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'Barfi!' to represent India at Oscars

2012-09-23T15:23:00.000+05:30

Barfi! is a 2012 Indian romantic comedy film written and directed by Anurag Basu. It tells the story of "Barfi", a mute and deaf boy inDarjeeling, West Bengal and his relation with two girls, one of whom is autistic. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra and Ileana D'Cruz in lead roles.

Made on a budget of 30 crore (US$5.43 million),^[3] the film was released on 14 September 2012 across 1300 screens in India. Basu later announced that he planned an English language version of the film.^[4] The film was praised for showing positive portrayal of the differently abled in films.^[5] The film will be sent as India's official entry for the Best Foreign Language Film nomination for the 85th Academy Awardsin February 2013.^[6]

Plot

The story unfolds through a series of flashbacks and has three distinct timelines.

1972

Murphy "Barfi" Johnson (Ranbir Kapoor) was born deaf-mute and lost his mother as a baby, his father raised him alone, working as a chauffeur in Darjeeling. Barfi meets Shruti Ghosh (Ileana D'Cruz) who has just arrived in the city and is engaged to be married in three month's time and is immediately smitten. He wins her heart but Shruti is dissuaded from pursuing him by her mother. Shruti gets married and moves to Kolkata. Meanwhile, Barfi's father falls ill and he must raise the money for his treatment. After an unsuccessful attempt to rob a local bank, he attempts to kidnap his childhood friend, Jhilmil Chatterjee (Priyanka Chopra), the autistic grand-daughter of a wealthy man who passed away leaving all his money to a trust in her name, with her parents on salary; in order to hold her for ransom, however he finds her already kidnapped. Sneaking aboard a van he spots her in, Barfi drives Jhilmil away from the real ransom delivery and hides her in his apartment with the police in pursuit of them. Barfi collects the ransom but finds that his father has passed away as he makes the payment. Dejected, he tries to leave Jhilmil at the village of her caretaker but she refuses to leave him and they soon move to Kolkata.

1978

Barfi happens to meet Shruti again. She is unhappy with her marriage and they rekindle their friendship much to the chagrin of the lovestruck Jhilmil who then goes missing. Shruti files a missing persons report for Jhilmil. The Darjeeling police learn about the report and resume their pursuit of Barfi and arrest him. As he is interrogated another ransom demand for Jhilmil is made and she is apparently killed in the process of the exchange though her body is never found. In order to wrap up the case, the police attempt to frame Barfi for the murder. The investigating officer (Saurabh Shukla) who had been pursing Barfi all these years takes pity on him and asks Shruti to take him away, offering him a second chance at life, to which she agrees hoping to be with her true love. Barfi is deeply affected by Jhilmil's loss and finds living with Shruti unfulfilling. He deduces the location of the home where Jhilmil had spent her childhood and takes Shruti to go look for her. It is revealed that Jhilmil is alive, both kidnappings having been fabricated as a means for her father to embezzle money from the trust fund in her name, though the second time they fake her death so that she may return to her special care home, away from the clutches of her alcoholic mother. Barfi is re-united with Jhilmil and they marry while Shruti spends the rest of her days alone, regretting having lost her opportunity to be with Barfi when she could have.

Present day

Burfi is close to death in a hospital. The film closes with Jhilmil lying with Barfi in his hospital bed as Shruti re-iterates in the narration her childhood wish of living her life with her true love and passing away together.

Cast

Ranbir Kapoor as Murphy "Barfi" Johnson, is a deaf and mute local boy of Darjeeling, who is a charmer. He creates nuisance for local police every now and then.
Priyanka Chopra as Jhilmil Chatterjee, is an autistic girl, who has a drunk mother, and an angry father who couldn't accept her daughter being autistic in society.They drop her to a special care home, Muskkan. Her grandfather loves her and names her successor of his money.
Ileana D'Cruz as Shruti Ghosh/Sengupta, Barfi's past love. She loves him but can't accept or show guts to live with him.
Rupa Ganguly as Shruti's mother.
Ashish Vidyarthi as Mr. Chakraborty, Jhilmil's Father
Saurabh Shukla as a local police officer, who constantly chases Barfi for the nuisance he created;though he has a soft corner for him.
Sumona Chakravarti
Rahul Garg
Bhola Raja Sapkota as Murphy's friend
Jishu Sengupta as Ranjit Sengupta

Critical reception

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Review scores
Source	Rating
DNA India
The Times of India
Bollywood Hungama
CNN-IBN
Rediff
Hindustan Times
The Indian Express

The film received mostly positive reviews. Review aggregator reviewGang aggregated 7.5 out of 10 stars based on 11 professional critics.^[22]

Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave 3 out of 5 stars and said "Barfi had the potential to be great cinema, but as it stands it's a respectable film that's still better than a lot else you're likely to see."^[23] Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film 4 out of 5 stars and said, "Barfi is akin to a whiff of fresh air. Its foremost triumph is that it leaves you with a powerful emotion: Happiness!"^[24] Madhureeta Mukherjee of The Times of India gave the film a 4.5/5 rating and said, "Ranbir, in the most challenging performance of his career leaves us 'dumbstruck'. Without use of conventional crutches of cool-catchphrases, dhamaakedar-dialogbaazi, bare-bodies, and other 'items'; he stuns you in every single frame. For Priyanka, there's only one word - Bravo! In a role where she needs to under-emote, she does so brilliantly."^[25] Raja Sen for Rediff.com has given 3.5/5 stars and opined "Barfi! is a well-crafted script with an intriguing back-and-forth narrative but it all goes south towards the end."^[26] Blessy Chettiar from Dnaindia.com stated, "Barfi! leaves you teary-eyed yet happy." She gave a 4.5/5 rating.

Soumyadipta Banerjee for In.com rated the film 4.5 stars out of 5. He said, "Barfi is a masterpiece comparable to India's best films."^[28] Udita Jhunjhunwala of businessofcinema.com says "Barfi! is a must watch because of the stellar performances. Priyanka Chopra is truly surprising as she keeps the reigns pulled in on her role and touches you with the vulnerability of this woman trapped in a girl's mind. Ileana D'Cruz is self-assured in her role as a woman who knows she has to pay the price for an ill-advised decision. As for Ranbir Kapoor – he owns the part of Barfi, infusing it with infectious joie de vivre and innocence. With Barfi! he reinforces his rising credentials as an actor of immense talent." Independent Bollywood gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and said, "Watch this one for Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra."^[

Box office

Domestic

Barfi! had a strong start at multiplexes all over whereas single screens had lower opening because of limited release. The film grossed 8.56 crore (US$1.55 million) on its opening day. Its second day collections were around 11.50 crore (US$2.08 million). The film had an excellent weekend, taking in 34 crore (US$6.15 million). In its first week, Barfi! collected 57.50 crore (US$10.41 million) nett.

Overseas

Barfi! did well overseas in its weekend opening as it collected around 12.42 crore (US$2.25 million). It just edged out (Raajneeti) as Ranbir Kapoor's biggest opener overseas which had collected 11.58 crore (US$2.1 million).

Cameraman Ganga tho Rambabu, PAWAN new stills

2012-09-13T22:32:00.000+05:30

Happy Independence Day India

2012-08-15T10:56:00.000+05:30

'The Beginning' short film by Fickle Creations

2012-07-28T21:22:00.000+05:30

''The Beginning...''

Ruthwik Nekkanti & Barkha Vaswani

Melchizedek, Harshita, Lakshmi

Titles Design & VFX by Naveen Santosh Senapathi

Cinematography by Sriram 'Rockson'

Music by Raj Ivaturi & Sandeep Degala

Editing by Somu Chowdary

a Film by Vinay Kolli

Internet Shutdown 2012 Full Explanation of July 9, 2012

2012-07-06T21:23:00.000+05:30

Top Engineering Colleges,India Today Survey 2012

2012-06-29T00:14:00.000+05:30

JNTU-KAKINADA : Promotion Rules from II to III Year & III to IV Year for the academic year 2012 -2013

2012-06-19T11:27:00.000+05:30

The students, their parents, Principals and Managements of the Affiliated Engineering colleges and student organizations have requested to reduce the credits for promotion to III and IV Years. The Vice-Chancellor is pleased to relax the required credits from 50 % to 40 %, to be promoted to III and IV Year classes for the academic Year 2012 – 2013. The concessions are granted only for the academic year 2012-2013.

Following are the details of credits required for the students who got admitted into B.Tech. during academic years from 2005-2006 to 2010-2011.

Official Notification :

http://www.mediafire.com/view/?nbpbr81n5k2n2y1

JNTUK B.Tech R10 Regulations-Promotion Rules Credit System

2012-05-17T21:11:00.001+05:30

In view of the enquires coming from stakeholders pertaining to promotion of R10 Regulation students, from B.Tech II to III and III to IV Years, Principals of affiliated colleges are requested to inform the following regulations to the students.

Promotion Rules:

Minimum Academic Requirements for B. Tech. (Regular)

The following academic requirements have to be satisfied in addition to the attendance requirements.

(i.) A student shall be deemed to have satisfied the minimum academic requirements and earned the credits allotted to each theory or practical design or drawing subject or project if he secures not less than 35% of marks in the end examination and a minimum of 40% of marks in the sum total of the internal evaluation and end examination taken together.

(ii.) A student will be promoted to second year, if he put up the minimum attendance requirement.

(iii.) A student shall be promoted from II to III year only if he fulfills the academic requirement of total 48 credits from regular and supplementary examinations of I year and II year examinations, irrespective of whether the candidate takes the examination or not.

(iv.) A student shall be promoted from third year to fourth year only if he fulfills the academic requirements of total 76 credits from regular and supplementary I Year, II Year and III Year examinations, irrespective of whether the candidate takes the examinations or not.

(v.) A student shall register and put up minimum attendance in all 208 credits and earn at least 200 credits. Marks obtained in the best of 200 credits shall be considered for the calculation of percentage of marks.

(vii.) Students, who fail to complete their Four year Course study within Eight years or fail to acquire the 200 Credits for the award of the degree within ten academic years from the year of their admission, shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission shall stand cancelled.

Academic Regulations 2010 for B. Tech. (Lateral Entry Scheme)

(Effective for the students getting admitted into II year from the Academic Year 2011- 2012 and onwards)

Award of B. Tech. Degree

1. A student will be declared eligible for the award of the B. Tech. Degree if he fulfills the following academic regulations.

(a.) Pursued a course of study for not less than three academic years and not more than six academic years. However, the student is permitted to write Supplementary examinations for two more years, giving a facility to the student to complete the Degree within 8 academic years.

(b.) Registered for 170 credits and secured 162 credits with compulsory subjects: (compulsory subjects are: all Laboratories and Project work, i.e., the students i.e. the student shall pass all laboratory examinations and project work.

2. Students, who fail to complete their three year Course study within six years or fail to acquire the 162 Credits for the award of the degree within 8 academic years from the year of their admission, shall forfeit their seat in B. Tech course and their admission shall stand cancelled.

3. Promotion Rule

(a.) A lateral entry student will be promoted to II year to III year if he puts up the minimum required attendance in II year.

(b.) A student shall be promoted from third year to fourth only if he fulfills the academic requirements of 56 credits from the II Year and III Year examinations , whether the candidate takes the examinations or not.

Samsung Galaxy S3

2012-05-05T19:48:00.000+05:30

Here’s a quick rundown of the specifications of the freshly announced Samsung Galaxy S3. The device actually represents a perfect blend of the HTC One X and the Galaxy S2. It feels absolutely incredible in the hand, and is very well balanced.

Specifications:

136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6mm
133 grams
Display: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720) Pentile (no Plus)
Processor: Exynos 4 Quad @ 1.4Ghz for HSPA version
1GB of RAM
Rear Camera: 8MP Autofocus, Flash, Zero Lag Shutter BSI Image sensor
Front Camera: 1.9 MP HD, Flash, Zero Lag Shutter
Video: Full HD 1080p Recording and Playback
Storage: 16GB/32GB/64GB
2,100mAh battery
GPS with GLONASS
802.11n Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth 4
microSD expansion
21Mbps HSPA, LTE supported
Micro SIM

No matter how you slice it, the Galaxy S3 is an amazing device. While some of you out there are decrying its lack of 12MP rear camera, or whatever rumored specs you were hoping for, you cant but help appreciate it. It’s an absolutely amazing device that packs a huge display into what is likely the most compact form possible considering it has a whopping 4.8 inch HD AMOLED display.

Full Specifications:

Network	2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz3G (HSPA＋ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz4G (Dependent on market)
Display	4.8 inch HD Super AMOLED (1280×720) display
OS	Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera	Main(Rear): 8 Mega pixel Auto Focus camera with Flash & Zero Shutter Lag, BSI Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera, HD recording @30fps with Zero Shutter Lag, BSI
Video	Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark Recording & Playback: Full HD (1080p)
Audio	Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X
Additional Features	S Beam, Buddy photo share, Share shot
	AllShare Play, AllShare Cast
	Smart stay, Social tag, Group tag, Face zoom, Face slide show
	Direct call, Smart alert, Tap to top, Camera quick access
	Pop up play
	S Voice
	Burst shot & Best photo, Recording snapshot, HDR
Google™ Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Google Play Movies Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads
Connectivity	WiFi a/b/g/n, WiFi HT40 GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth® 4.0(LE)
Sensor	Accelerometer, RGB light, Digital compass, Proximity, Gyro, Barometer
Memory	16/ 32GB User memory (64GB available soon) ＋ microSD slot (up to 64GB)
Dimension	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm, 133
Battery	2,100 mAh

Jannat 2 : Review

2012-05-05T19:09:00.000+05:30

Watch it for Randeep & Emraan , not for heaven(Jannat) !

Okay, so let the fact be stated - 'Jannat 2' ends up being a below-expectations affair. One really thought that with arms dealing as a backdrop, the film would indeed turn out to be not just a highly engaging affair but also a volatile affair. Unfortunately though that doesn't quite turn out to be a satisfying affair and makes one hope that the subject chosen for 'Jannat 3' would really take a deep dive into the real issue instead of merely following the franchise template.

Emraan Hashmi is a big-town-small-time-transporter of arms. He is happy with his non-existent identity and is unrepentant of the fact that he gets chased down by the police practically every other day. So much so that he is pretty much unabashed about telling the same story to the girl he meets and falls in love on 'pehli nazar' (Esha Gupta). Although he doesn't reveal his real identity to her, now he wishes to be a reformed man and find 'jannat' since he has fallen in love. However, he has to hold on to his thoughts for a while since a cop (Randeep Hooda) wants to use him as an informer.

It is evident from the very opening of the film that this one is set as a template affair from Bhatts. Anything wrong with that? Not at all since a franchise is expected to carry forward a template and one is okay from his characterisation perspective since he has definitely gained considerable experience (and fan following) in this field.

However, what does jar is the convenient manner in which the entire script unfolds. Not just is it terribly predictable, it also has similar situations and characters that one has seen in countless films before. Moreover, the lowest point of the film is the element of love story. It just doesn't work. Period. It seems rather farce to see a doctor consenting to go ahead and even marry a man who, even in his fake tales, doesn't quite claim to have a stable life and is forever chased by the cops. No background check or asking him to detail out his business, it is impossible to digest the very core of the love story.

What does work though is the dramatic element and that too the portions where Randeep and Emraan interact. With a 'Departed' kind of a setup, one is truly engaged in each and every conversation between the two powerful actors since they are acidic as well as humorous at times. How one wishes the film was more about the clash of these two men instead of a love story being interwoven into the drama.

Even from dramatic content perspective, the sad part is that the suspense quotient is near to nil. What is seemingly projected as the so-called twist in the tale doesn't carry any fire whatsoever since you can see it from a distance. Also, there are loopholes galore in the entire arms supply chain tale since it is hard to believe how Emraan's 'informing' acts aren't caught by the underworld.

Thankfully, what remains with you are performances of Emraan and Randeep. Both are pretty much in their comfort zone here and do what is expected out of them. Emraan is confident as ever and plays his part way too convincingly. On the other hand Randeep carries forward from where he had left in 'Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai' and makes his presence felt in every scenes, especially in the post-climax scenes. Esha, who comes across as a mix of Lara Dutta and Neha Dhupia, is decent and though at places she seems like mouthing her dialogues in a hurry, her effervescent screen presence would ensure a longer run for her.

When 'Jannat' had released, it had promised to bring to fore the issue of 'match fixing'. Though it was later stated that this was just a 'backdrop', ultimately it turned out to be, well - just a 'backdrop', instead of looking deep down into the 'issue'. Hence there was a bit of apprehension if the sequel would follow the same route. Well, just like the first in the series, even this franchise affair talks about the core issue only from the fence with an emotional tale of a straying youth forming the core content.

Rating: **1/2

Academic Calendar for III & IV B.tech Students (JNTUK-2012)

2012-05-05T15:54:00.000+05:30

JNTUK B.Tech 3-1 Semester (R10) Syllabus

2012-05-04T09:56:00.001+05:30

B.Tech 3-1 Semester (R10) Syllabus :

Click on the Branch name or follow the link to download the syllabus book.

Civil Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?nb5zuvr7v9u1ubl

Computer Science & Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?m1kqt1kwn2w9q23

Electronics & Communication Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?ow3uee9em2c1ipy

Electrical & Electronics Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?tji8rgrmo4j2241

Mechanical Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/?l958pykzub4bb3m

Information Technology - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?fsvdsojq3rmszgu

Automobile Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/?e9ylsfmhhh15f63

Chemical Engineering - http://www.mediafire.com/view/?uxptb61a1g3ln66

TIMETABLE for JntuK B.tech 2-2 Semester(R10) Reg.Exams,April-May 2012

2012-04-03T00:51:00.000+05:30

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Everything about HRITHIK ROSHAN

2012-03-19T10:23:00.000+05:30

Hrithik Roshan

Born on January 10, 1974 to then film star Rakesh Roshan (now producer/director) and wife Pinky, Hrithik (aka Duggu) grew up in the world of cinema, not truly understanding the hardships that one must endure to achieve success in the industry.

As a child, Hrithik's idol was none other than Papa Roshan, and he knew even then that one-day, he'd follow in dad's footsteps and pursue a career in acting as well. Being the grandchild of Producer J. Om Prakash, Duggu debuted in films as a child when he played a role in his Nana-ji's movieBhagwan Dada. Later, he also danced for a song sequence in his grandfather's Aasha (starring Jeetendra).

Hrithik attended Sydneham College (with longtime friend Uday Chopra) and earned his Bachelor's Degree in B'Comm. While Mama and Papa Roshan wanted Hrithik to continue his post-graduate education abroad, Duggu had other plans in mind.

Determined to prove himself as an actor, Duggu enrolled himself in Kishor Namit Kapoor's acting classes without informing his parents until months later. He wanted to reach his potential before showcasing his talent to his family, and then the world. Wanting to learn everything about cinematography and acting, he worked with his father during the production of Koyla and Karan-Arjun. Later, he even helped his father during the scripting stages of Kaho NaaPyaar Hai, not knowing that his papa had chosen him for the lead role.

When Rakesh Roshan told his son that he'd be doing the film, after the initial shock of the news subsided, Duggu asked his father for six months to prepare for the role. Hrithik got his wish, Rakesh-ji got a superstar actor, and in January of 2000, the world got a brand new idol.
After the release of Kaho NaaPyaar Hai, Hrithik's name instantly got penciled in on the top directors' list of "actors to sign for upcoming film". The big shots of the film industry began to approach him with scripts left and right. Hrithik became and instant success and while the world around him put him on a plateau, this boy-next-door was trying to figure out what all the hype was about. Even at the prime of his success, Duggu kept his feet firmly glued to the ground.

Hrithik's family and friends, including then longtime girlfriend Sussanne Khan, were extremely proud of this shy boy that they watched turn into an amazing actor. Never had they dreamed that his first performance would earn Hrithik a Filmfare not only for best newcomer, but best actor as well.

It wasn't until after the success of KNPH, once he was financially stable, that Duggu decided to marry his one true love. On December 20th, 2000, Hrithik managed to get a few days off from the camera in order to wed Sussanne at her father's Golden Palm's Resort and Spa in Bangalore. Many hearts around the world were broken that day, but marriage only seemed to help increase Hrithik's appeal.

As a newcomer, he signed films with all the big banners, and although not all of his films were successful, Hrithik has grown as an actor in each one. After KNPH, critics raved about his performance in both Fiza and Mission Kashmir. With each of his first films, the audience's demand for excellence increased, and with that, Hrithik's need to meet the expectations of his fans. Unfortunately, a few of Hrithik's next films flopped due to poor story line and bad scripting. Even so, Duggu gave 200% to every role he did, and all of his performances, regardless of the movie's overall success at the box office, were liked among critics and fans alike. These flops only gave Hrithik a reason to work harder, to prove himself again.

He did so with Koi Mil Gaya - his second project with Papa Roshan. In a time when the media wrote him off, the father-son duo went beyond all borders of Hindi cinema with Bollywood's first Sci-Fi film. Hrithik's performance as the mentally challenged Rohit got him accolades not only from critics and fans, but also from the film fraternity. As Papa Roshan said at the 2004 Filmfare awards, the same critics that wrote him off were now giving him an award.

With his most recent film Lakshya, Duggu has only continued to excel at his talent. Though Farhan Akhtar's second film didn't bring in the box office collections that his directorial debut did, Hrithik's performance had the critics talking once again.

In 2006, the world watched and waited as Hrithik prepared to deliver the sequel to 2003 success Koi Mil Gaya, Krrish and also a sequel to 2004's blockbuster Dhoom, Dhoom 2. And prove himself he did, as the hardworking actor continues to do time and again. Rising higher and higher like a phoenix with every character he gives life to. Surpassing expectations every time. With Krrish the father and son team again crossed boundaries to go where no Hindi film has gone before, giving India its first celluloid superhero. Children and adults alike immediately fell in love with the caped, masked hero performed with panache by Hrithik, arguably the only actor in the entire industry who could carry off such a role on his mighty shoulders so very convincingly. Hrithik also reiterated his talent for double roles by playing the characters of both the young Krrish and his aging father Rohit with remarkable ease. The movie went on to become one of the year's biggest blockbusters.

And if he rescued the world from miscreants in Krrish, in Dhoom 2 he proved his versatility by playing the silver screen's most dashing and enthralling thief. As Mr A, Hrithik oozed confidence and style, thrilling women and men, young and old alike with his stylishly planned heists, mesmerising charisma and a body sculpted to sexy perfection! The entire movie-watching world buzzed with the unanimous opinion - that Dhoom 2 was fantastic because Hrithik Roshan was fantastic. Hrithik's effect on movie goers was like a intoxicating drug, making us go back again and again to enjoy the rush one more time! In spite of a late release in the year, Dhoom 2 too became the year's biggest hit. With Krrish and Dhoom 2 smashing box office records all over, Hrithik once again earned himself critical and popular acclaim and awards from all corners of the globe. Today he has re-affirmed his place as one of the highest earning actors in the industry. He is without doubt one of the most deserving.

From one drastically different role to another, Hrithik's latest project will see him in the role of an emperor when a piece of history is brought to life in Ashutosh Gowariker's period drama Jodha Akbar. We await the film in complete confidence that Hrithik will give as much authenticity to his first historical character as he has to so many roles in his short career.

Facts on Hrithik

Name: Hrithik Roshan

Date & Place of Birth: 10th January,Mumbai

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Height: 6'0

Weight: 74 kg

Distinguishing mark: Lots of them! One of them being my double thumb

Current Job: Acting

Previous Job: Assistant Director

When I wake up in the morning the first thing I do is run on a treadmill for half an hour on an empty stomach.

I am doing this job because: That's what I do best!

Earliest childhood memory: My dad trying to teach me how to ride a bicycle.

First record you bought: Julie!

For my breakfast I usually have four egg whites and one egg yolk, a toast and a glass of Myoplex.

My lunch comprises Dal and some Sabzi. I enjoy eating vegetarian food sent from home. Sometimes there is pasta.

Once in a week I freak out on all sorts of fried food- French Fries, Potato chips and biryanis. Also pizza's and Mc Donald's burgers.

I snack on protein bars and health food like soya chaklis and stuff like that.

Last CD you bought: Koi Mil Gaya! I was in Ladakh when the music released so I went and bought it from the market there.

First poster you put up on your wall: Rocky!

Worst item of clothing you ever bought: I don't buy my own clothes. It's eother mom,Suzanne or Rocky S. So of I don't like anything I return it right back!

Most embarrassing thing you have done recently: Sometime back I entered Maurya Sheraton in Delhi and there was this bunch of girls. As soon as they saw me they screamed and yelled. And all I did was bow politely and say, "Thank you!" As soon as I turned I realized how silly that must have sounded!

Wackiest dream you've had: We were shooting in Ladakh for Farhan's Laksh and one night I dreamt that all of us,the cast, Sharad, Zutshi, Sushant are robbing a bank! Zutshi gets killed and I get shot.Amidst all this , I am giving sermons that yeh achi baat nahi hai; we should not loot the bank! I thought it was really weird, but maybe the effect of shooting war scenes during the day led to the bank robbery!

Have you ever broken law? Oh yes a couple of times! In fact my driver broke six signals everyday when I was late to school! I have always got caught whenever I broke the signal.

Funny incident you've had with the traffic police: I had tinted glasses om my car and a cop stopped my driver and he was very angry. I popped my head out and said it was for security. To begin with, he did not recognize me and kept arguing while the other cop with him kept nudging him, whispering my name. when he realized who I was, he said, `Kya saab aapne bataya kyon nahin'. I smiled, ` Main kya bataoon aap toh mujhe dekh rahe hein!'

Laughteris: The way to get through tough times in life.

Tears to me are: A sign of good times ahead.

Describe yourself in one word: That's a tough one! I really can’t do that, it's very hard to describe myself. Infact I am still getting to know myself!

I am a good boy because: I give people the benefit of doubt, I don't go on hearsay and I believe in the inherent goodness of every human being.

Who do you admire? My father and my mom's dad Mr. J. Om Prakash, my Nanaji.

What word comes to your mind when you think of:

The color Red: Passion

Music: Motivation

Bad hair day:all the days of my life till I got this new hair cut for Lakshya. Finally I am proud of my haircut.

Mom: Security.

Pizzas and Pastries: Yummm.....

Rate your sex appeal: 2 1/4

Rate your talent: 2 3/4

Rate yourself as a person: 3 1/2

Above ratings are out of 5

His Favorites

I enjoy eating Vegetarian food. In non-vegetarian I avoid steaks. I'd rather eat chicken and fish.

With my lunch I like to have half a glass of Coca-Cola.

I enjoy eating Broccoli.

I love but usually avoid Cheese

Fruits I like are Apples, Banana's, Chikoos and Grapes. I love mangoes but I refrain from eating too many.

Last time I ate Chaat was six years ago.

My favorite beverage is Water. I drink lots of water throughout the day. I also like the taste of apple juice.

My favorite Mocktail: Apple Juice

My favorite Cocktail: Anything with Bailey's Irish Ice Cream.

My Favorite Cuisine: Indian. I enjoy all kinds of Indian food including idlis and dosas.

My grandmom (Ira Roshan) cooked: Excellent macher jhol. My mom is an excellent cook too.

I have eaten the best biryanis, kebabs and barbecue chicken: At my wife Sussanne's parent's house.

In the winter: I relish hot dogs and frankfurters- I freak out on them when I am abroad.

Deserts I like: Apple Pie with vanilla ice-cream, brownies with ice cream, ice cream with chocolate sauce.

My weaknesses: Chocolates- Bounty, Ferrero Rocher, Kit Kat.

My favorite restaurant in Mumbai: Fiorella at the Leela, Little Italy and Trattoria at the president. Actually nowadays I hardly go out for dinner, in my school days I frequented Woodlands.

My favorite restaurants abroad: Royal Dragon in London.

If I am ravenous in the middle of the night: I much a protine bar, its always there in my room. No junk food for me.

A plate of garam garam bhajiyas: Putting off

Passion: Films

Favourite film: Hindi: Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Sholay

English: Pretty Woman, When Harry met Sally.

Actor: Amitabh Bachchan and Raj Kapoor.

International: Richard Gere, Al Pacino, Steve Martin, Jerry Lewis.

Actress: Madhubala, Madhuri Dixit, Kajol.

International: Julia Roberts, Helen Hunt.

Favourite Colour: Black

Favourite Country: India

Closest person: Myself

Cologne: Issay Miyake

Games: Doom, Trivial Pursuit and Balderdash

His Firsts...

Crush... "Was on a girl called Dimple, two years my senior in school. She was in the fifth standard. I had a pretty bad crush, but I never let her know. I'd just adore her from a distance!"

Girlfriend (now wife):"Suzanne. I fell in love with her for various reasons."

Adult Movie: "Not fair! You're getting all my secrets out! It was at a friend's place. It was his birthday and one of our friends brought this blue film over. But in the first five minutes we were so embarrassed and disgusted, that we put it off. Besides, his parents were in the next room, so we were really scared!"

Kiss: "Too personal to talk about."

Hindi movie: "Must have been my dad's... I don't remember. I first acted in a film called Aap Ke Deewane, which was dad's movie. I had a bit part in a song, got paid three hundred bucks, and bought balloons with it! As a kid, I loved balloons!"

Time he wore long pants: "It certainly wasn't a great occasion! My mom must have just put them on for me, yaar."

Date: "I was in the 10th standard, I think. This girl wanted to meet me, so all my friends tagged along to Essel World. I had my first date there, going on various rides!"

Drove a Car:"Also while in the 10th. I'd literally hide and drive! I would sit at the wheel, while my driver placed his legs on the accelerator and brake. I began with learning to manoeuvre the car, while the driver would shift the gears and things."

Du Says...

Q) What are the three things you never leave home without?

-- Nothing in particular, except for a small sum of money in my wallet.

Q) Favorite part of a woman's body?

-- Huge, black... expressive eyes !

Q) Are you a romantic?

-- I guess, I am !

Q) What do you look for in a woman?

-- Intelligence and loyalty.

Q) What's the favorite thing you do when no one is around?

-- Chill out !

Q) What's the last thing you do before you go to bed?

-- Unwind !!

Q) What's the first thing you do when you wake up?

-- I gather my wits in order to keep myself charged during the day.

Q) How does one impress you?

-- Simplicity, in all aspects, impresses me! Artificiality puts me off.

Q) How does one earn your trust?

-- A successful person is one who trusts people around him. I inherit this quality from my father.

Q) What's wrong with modern-day relationships?

-- On the contrary, I feel the younger is level-headed and practical in their relationships. They believe in giving each other breathing space, and that's why most relationships succeed today

Drive

Q. Can you pick the point in your life when you decided to be an actor?

A. “I can’t remember a point. The only point I remember, I think… if there had to be a point, it must have been 10th January 1974. Because after that, I don’t remember ever a point when it dawned on me that oh s***! Let’s try this. As far back as I can remember I always knew that I had to do this, one way or the other.”

Q. Okay, so you always knew that you wanted to be an actor, but did you ever imagine that you would ever be this super successful superstar?

A. “You are mad or what? I don’t think anybody could ever imagine this.”

Q. But did you ever dream of it?

A. “Dream of it? No, I don’t think I remember dreaming of being a superstar. I had this amazing passion for acting, this I knew. I had to do something in front of the camera. I love the idea of getting into another person and being another person and saying these lines and you know, being larger than life. All this had to do with the screen. The after-effects or the consequences of being a successful actor were never in my mind. I never thought that I should have a horde of cars or fans. I was always in love with the idea of being an actor. I never dreamt of these things. In fact, by the time I got close enough for taking the final plunge into it, I was so scared that I just wanted to get by. I hoped that I could earn my bread and butter with this because I had given so much of my life into it that it was too late to do something else. So eventually I was thinking ‘O s***t! What if this doesn’t work?’ So eventually, I was very scared. And, it was the fear only that gave me the drive to be good at what I was doing because I realised that if I am not good now I am dead, I mean I have not learnt anything else.”

Q. There were no two options?

A. “Yes, there were no two options. It was a hundred percent plunge, straight from the heart.”

Q. Did you imagine doing anything else if you wouldn’t have made it as an actor? Or let me put it this way: subconsciously you had decided to be an actor but consciously were you trying other things as well?

A. “Yes, yes, subconsciously I was sure, but consciously I was telling myself if this does not work out then I didn’t want a dead end. I would have done something in films only. I would have either directed a film or produced a film or done special effects. I would have specialised in some area of filmmaking. In fact, I had applied for a film course in UCLA and NYU. I actually wanted to go and learn special effects, especially miniature work and all that. I got the applications. I got the replies. But it is just then that I realised that if I do this and I come back, the fire that I had it in me at that time would subside. And when I come back and if I know that I have something to fall back upon I know that my plunge will never be hundred percent. I would jump but I would not be that motivated. To give your best it has to be a do or die situation.”

Q. Which characters have excited you of the ones that you have done and are there any particular roles that you would like to do in future?

A. “Amongst the roles that I have done one has been that of Raj, the character that I played in the second half of ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’. And the other one was Amaan in ‘Fiza’. Both were very satisfying characters because they were not like me at all. And playing a character that is not you is taxing as well as satisfying. I enjoyed doing both of them.”

Q. Of the films that you have watched, which film left a mark on you and why?

A. “Most of Raj Kapoor’s films. Actually two people who have influenced me are Raj Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan. Mr. Bachchan for the kind of persona that he had and the kind of films that he did.”

Q. What about Raj Kapoor?

A. “The goodness that he portrayed in all his films. The honesty the goodness, it always was so appealing. ‘Anaari’ is one of the most touching films that I have seen.”

Q. Were you a big film buff as a child?

A. “Not really. I haven’t seen so many of theses old Hindi films that are considered classics. Imagine I still haven’t seen ‘Sangam’. In fact, I have hardly seen films. It’s weird, because now there is a major backlog and I want to see these films and I have no time.”

Q. What kind of films do you watch now?

A. “I see a lot of these current films and English films.”

Q. Your favourite films?

A. “‘Pretty Woman’, ‘Life is Beautiful’ and ‘When Harry met Sally’”.

Q. What kind of music do you like?

A. “All kind of music. It depends on the mood.”

Q. Something that you can listen to anytime?

A. “Old Hindi film music. I think it is classy and timeless”.

Q. Coming back to acting in films, were there any special preparations that you did to get into films?

A. “Everything. First I got my photo session done without telling my dad. I knew Dabboo from school, I got it done from him. I waited for the pictures for I wanted to see for myself if had it in me what it takes. If I had the potential. But when I saw the pictures I was quite satisfied with them. I blew them up and showed them to my father and asked him that if you like these then I need seventeen thousand rupees to pay Daboo Ratnani. He gave me the money. Then I enrolled into Kishore Namit Kapoor acting classes again without informing dad. Once I started enjoying myself there I went to dad almost after three weeks and told him that I had enrolled in these classes and it is going to cost so much and whatever. And then I did everything that I knew would directly or indirectly help me in my work. That meant doing something for my voice. I picked up singing because I knew everyone says that the voice has to be good and what better way to train voice then music. I also went to these speech classes to improve my diction. There was this music teacher of mine who taught me music because he actually thought that he would get a break. I did things like horse riding and meditation and action classes and all the other usual stuff. I actually used to live with a video camera all the time. I used to carry it along with me whenever I used to go to say my grandfather’s farm in Panvel. My friends thought it was fun but I knew what I was doing. I wanted to observe how I walk, how I talk so as to improve and rectify some faults that were there.”

Q. You did a short course in Bombay in film acting. Do you think a course like that can teach you the art of acting or acting is an inborn talent?

A. “See, nobody can teach you acting but they can train actors. You have to already be an actor and going to these classes can help you develop your skills better. It also helps you to find out your potential. It can help you find out how far you can go with certain emotions. This is especially true of improvisation. Improvisations are the best things for an actor. It is so much fun to have the freedom to take the scene anywhere. And we have done that and it was so much fun. If you are with a good actor and if you are imaginative you can freak out. I never knew that I could cry before I did this improvisation with Mr. Feroz khan the theatre director. We had gone for these Anupam Kher acting classes and Feroz Khan had come to take this special class. All of us were there including Abhishek(Bacchan), Uday (Chopra) , Sikandar for this class on the last day. Feroze Khan was taking a class on improvisation so he set the atmosphere and gave us the whole story about what had happened before that moment and all that we had in front of us was a body and we had to imagine the body to be of a character who was a part of our lives. This body was supposed to be hacked into pieces and there was a ‘chadar’ on it. There were around eight of us and each one had to go one by one and go and stand or sit next to that body and just be there for as long as it takes for you to emote what you need to emote and then you come back and sit and watch the other one. All of them went before me and I was the last one but I was very relaxed because the whole atmosphere was so real. Feroze Khan had done such an amazing job of putting us there in that situation that I just went over my memories that are very close to me. And I went to the body and absolute magic happened. I have never experienced that kind of vent and exhilaration after a piece of act. I stood there first, and I was there for the next fifteen minutes. I was howling and I was so much into it that everybody thought that I was going to do the impossible thing of lifting the cover of the face and I was going to do it but I was so much into it that I could not do it. My hands were shaking and I was going mad, and Feroze Khan had to actually come into the scene as one my relatives to console me so as to get me out of that stage slow and steady. It was so true because had they started clapping or something it would have completely disoriented me because I was so much into it. It was awesome. After the act I got the best compliment of my life when Feroze said I wish I had a video camera to show the world what we have all experienced today because I have never seen anything like this. The hangover of the act stayed with me for almost two days. I had done the act with such conviction that for days I got up with this feeling of emptiness and I would think what is it about.”

Q. Once you made up your mind to be an actor did you approach any other directors?

A. “After I got my first portfolio done I made a list of the people that I wanted to work with and I want to go and approach them to tell them that I am here starting my life so if you have anything please let me know. At that time ‘Koyla’ was ready for release. For some reason he stopped me and I did not question him for I thought that he knows best maybe I am not enough prepared. So I waited and he picked up a script that got aborted. Maybe he had me at the back of his mind but I knew that he will not make a film especially for me. That’s when he thought of the story for ‘Kaho Na Pyaar Hai’ and the writers told him that he needed a new face for that. They started working on the script and I was also involved but I did not know that I was the hero of the film. In fact I was sitting over there and I was imagining Shah Rukh or Salman and after every two scenes I was telling dad that it was not working. These people have done all these things in their first films they will look immature. He would look at me and say relax. Finally he told me, ‘son you are doing the film’. I could not believe; I was dazed. I walked out of the room and into my room and I knew that he would follow me and he did and he asked me if I was prepared to do the film. I said give me five months which he gave me and that’s how it happened.”

Q. How was it working with your Dad? Did your relation with him change due to the experience?

A Oh yes! I took a lot of time to prepare and be comfortable with him. In the beginning there was so much respect and awe that I was not comfortable enough to converse with him as a friend. If he would enter the room my sitting posture would automatically change. If he would enter my bedroom I would feel uncomfortable. Now that to me was a barrier because I had to act in front of him. I had to be myself like I was with my friends. So those five months I not only prepared myself as an n actor but a new relationship developed between my father and me. But for this I had to make a conscious effort and so did he. Though even now it is not like I would go and slap on his back and say Hi dad! But it is great now.

Q. On a personal note, you got married just when you had tasted success. Don’t you think it was a bit too early?

A. Actually if you look at it, none of the big stars got married late. Most of the people like Shah Rukh and Aamir were married even before they made it as stars. In fact, most of the stars were married at the peak of their stardom.

Q. But how do you explain this phenomenon?

A. Maybe it is right that behind every successful man there is a successful woman. Actually you can’t generalise. For me it was different. First of all you never know when cupid strikes. It struck me when I was 21 for the first time and the last time. In my heart and head I was married to her this was just a formality for us so that we could live under the same roof.

Q. Has it also got to do with the stress of work?

A. Of course, there is always the need to spend more and more time with her. The one you love you want to be more and more with the person. Before marriage we used to meet in the gym for almost a whole year, as there was no time. She used to come and watch me work out. That was our fixed date every night. When I would be tired she used to give me a hug and then I used to go back home and sleep. Even now we meet in the gym but it feels great to take her home.

Q. How do all kind of rumour and gossip affect you?

A. It does not give me any stress as long as it does not hurt people who are close to me. In the Nepal controversy I had done no wrong so there was no reason for me to feel guilty. It would not have affected me one bit had nobody got hurt in it. But the fact that six people died in the episode makes me feel very bad. This is a fact that I will have to live with for the rest of my life. Similarly in the case of my wife I would be very hurt if she is hurt. Especially with Suzanne I have a perfect understanding there is no way anything like this can have an impact on her. I am lucky and thankful to god. It is very difficult to be the other side of the star in the dark. What makes it easier maybe is the fact that on my part I am very honest with her. I think it is the best thing to do. I know there will be temptations but there is no choice. Her and my bond is like my father and mother. It is there and is there to stay. Nothing affects her love for me and my love for her. The key is not to suppress our feelings and then first of all our relationship of friendship. In the relationship between a man and women for a relationship to last it is important to have friendship. Lust is important but it does not last. Suzanne and me are the best of friends. I guess I am the luckiest person on the Earth.”

Dedication

By Fuad Omar.

Hrithik Roshanis only two years old. The man who every Asian recognises, has at one time or the other mimicked and has been a part of his craze at some point since Jan 2000 is still one of the most media savvy people around. The press hound him and write as much about him as they can, and even sell magazines by just plastering his face on the cover, and in a short span of time he arrived on the scene, caused hysteria and became a target of the expected Does he live up to the hype?’ articles. So what makes Hrithik tick and is he really Bollywood’s golden boy?

WhenKaho Na Pyaar Hai released, no one could ignore the hunky demi-god whose posters were everywhere in a tight tee shirt and dark glasses, flexing his bicep-bulging arm around another newcomer,Amisha Patel.There was much industry scepticism, could a newcomer really make it in an age of established heroes, and if not - what would happen when the current crop of actors decided to take it easy for a while? A lot of hopes were pinned on the pair since their launch vehicle was from a respected hit-filmmaker and they looked fresh.Rakesh Roshaneven stated at the time, “I hope the audience accepts them because the industry needs new blood,” which he said not only as a father, but as a filmmaker. The pre-release campaign began with lilting tunes highlighted in the promos, set to a backdrop of scenes showcasing what was to be a visual treat: Rakesh Roshan had gone out of his way to make sure he had a polished product that was aesthetically pleasing and the care in lighting, camera angles
and even colour co-ordination is there for all to see.

The film drew hoards and what was dubbed as ‘overnight success’ meant the film and its stars were a craze not only in their hometown, but across the world. As Hrithik himself told me, all it took was the moment the audience accepted him to change his life, and that was one moment he would never forget:

“I entered the theatre with everybody and some people recognised me and said ‘hey you’re the actor in the film!’ and I was like ‘yeah’ and they were like ‘all the best’ and I just said ‘thank you’. I entered with them and sat with them. And when the film got over there was a stampede, I was mobbed. They had to call the police force, there was a crowd of thousands outside the theatre and the next show got cancelled and delayed. They could not get me out of the theatre and they had to call guards and pull me out because there were people everywhere.”

Every time he tells this story his eyes glaze with that soft light that shines in the film and he recounts it as though he was in third person at the scene, in disbelief at what was happening.

“And I couldn’t get out of the place, they had to call people there and put me in a different car and just whisked me away. I was with my friends and I kept asking them ‘What’s this? What’s happening? Is this normal? Does this happen with everybody? What’s this?’ and we were all stunned and they didn’t know what to tell me, they just said ‘Yeah this is good, just enjoy yourself!’ and I didn’t know what to make of it. It was like instant fame. Three hours. That’s all it took to change my life. Just three hours.”

He still can’t believe it and still thanks God for that moment which is one few are blessed with.

Hrithik and Amisha became stars and immediately the suitcases of neatly-packed training they had endured and given everything to over the past few years were ceremoniously ignored by anyone who wrote about them. “OVERNIGHT SENSATION!” screamed newspapers as though this man had just walked into a film, been shot well and was handed a label that said star.Hrithik was not amused.

Getting used to the media invasion that follows the stars is never easy. If you’re shy, you can’t be anymore. You’ll sometimes have to meet a stranger and let them ask you questions you’re totally unprepared for and if you fumble or can’t deliver a near-perfect quote in the first instance it will be held against you. Try it. Another extremely popular Indian film journalist and myself often play the game where we interview each other and endure being on the receiving end of a good grilling and it’s never easy coming up with quotable answers. There’s a saying that the sweet isn’t as sweet without tasting the sour and Hrithik was made to go through what would probably be the most difficult period of his life. His film was a phenomenal hit which was great, overnight he became the biggest thing his country had seen but that also meant he no longer had a private life nor could he go out anywhere without being mobbed: his freedom was exchanged for fame.Things took an ugly turn when his father was shot and that too because his hard work paid off and his film was a success, by people who have still to this day have not been caught. Hrithik kept a bedside vigil and even contemplated giving up actingaltogether because the price and stakes are too high when family is involved, but he found the strength to get through and not let the bad guys win. His personal tragedy stole the limelight from him, not allowing him to fully process the success of his film and what this meant, and soon he found himself cringing when every magazine cover would put him on the cover for no rhyme or reason and TV shows where he appeared asked the viewer ‘Can you handle it?’ if they showed you Hrithik Roshan every ad break.

Hype surrounded whatever the megastar would do and he was called everything from the next Amitabh Bachchan to being reported as giving Shah Rukh sleepless nights but he took everything in his stride. He told me on the sets of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham:

“I knew it was just not the truth. Luckily for me I had the intelligence to know that what was going on was irresponsible and dishonest, because they (the press) were putting me up to levels of experienced persons in the business when I had just started with my first film, and even in that I wasn’t that good.”

His next release was Khalid Mohammed’s Fiza which meant the actor would be shot by none other than the technically brilliant Santosh Sivan and share screen time with greats such as Karisma Kapoor and Jaya Bachchan.Despite a widespread and very clear division of the audience - the film proved what Hrithik’s detractors feared: he was not a one hit wonder and could not only act, but act very well. His sensitive yet volatile performance as Aman, the son who can no longer distinguish between right and wrong and seeks his own brand of justice won him accolades over, despite many taking out personal vendettas against Khalid’s film due to his years of film criticism. The film saw Hrithik delivering a mature performance that no one expected, and to an extent this worked against him with the younger audience. The children who went to see Fiza didn’t understand or want to see their favourite actor angry or crying, they only wanted to see him laugh, dance and be the ‘hero’. The film achieved mediocre success but echoed its points through and through, reaffirming its stars' mastery of their art in the process.Mission Kashmir was released among a lot of hype that brought it into a clash with Aditya Chopra’s Mohabbatein and many sections of the press saw this as the chance to live out their Shah Rukh vs Hrithik fantasies as the two films released on the same day. Mission Kashmir is powerful, got a good response and is Vinod Chopra’s most financially rewarding film to date, yet any talk of the film would be in the same breath as a comparison with the success of Mohabbatein and so once more Hrithik’s growth as an actor was suppressed as the box office returns of the two films dominated the dailies. Many say Hrithik should have stuck to the 'hero roles' for a while, but to pass up the opportunity to work with filmmakers with a vision and that too in a role that is challenging is a sacrifice and a chance that doesn’t come round twice.

In 2001 Hrithik had just two releases, one was theforgettable Subhash Ghai film Yaadein which for whatever reasons had bad editing, a wafer thin screenplay and banked more on its stars than its content, and thenKabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Yaadein’s failure at the box office was not a setback for Hrithik although many took it as the end of his career, because as an artiste he performed as he was asked to and even stole certain scenes. K3G is the next phenomenon in Hrithik’s life and whereas many have tried to criticise his decision to be in such a huge canvas and take on such a role - the film and his contribution to it worked. Without taking from Karan Johar’s magnum opus, but focussing on the actor I’m writing about, Hrithik’s 'You Are My Soniya' is to this day one of the most downloaded dance songs since its release. The choreography gave the audience another chance to see the magic he can work when in Farah Khan’s capable hands and his performance was underrated as he moved the audience to tears when he entered his brother’s house in London for the first time and also gave his all to his character without taking too much from the film - so the balance was shifted. What he was asked to do he did with great success and achieving another milestone in his career. He held screen time with stalwarts of Indian cinema and contributed to some of the most moving scenes seen on celluloid and is proud of the result.

Hrithik’s new films are just around the corner.Aap Mujhe Achchey Lagne Lagereleased recently and saw him paired opposite Amisha once more and Na Tum Jaano Na Humis gaining quite a following and promises to give Esha the break she deserves. Hrithik is currently in London shooting for Kunal Kohli’s Mujhse Dosti Karoge and is gearing up for his first world tour which fans complain is long overdue and sees him hit the UK in June (again, details correct at time of press). His work in Sooraj Barjatya’s film Main Premi ki Deewani Hoon is apparently mindblowing and he has no inkling of tiring soon. A book ‘inspired’ by him entitled Bollywood Boy releases this year and he is already being touted as a legend. So is Hrithik on his way out? No way. When I first met him I told him I may one day write a book on him but I felt it was too early at this stage because his growth would be steady and one that would see many more milestones. I’ve constantly smiled at allegations of him being a legend already because I know his journey has only just completed its first phase and there’s so much more in store for him. So what makes Hrithik tick? - His drive, his dedication, his family and his wife.

Meeting Suzanne is definitely one of the memorable experiences I’ve had. The minute she talks to you her sweetness shines through. When she arrived on the sets of K3G as the scene when Hrithik is telling Jugal he is leaving to meet his two girlfriends, she loved being there. Watch Hrithik and you know he still can’t take his eyes off her. Even while watching the rushes of some scenes or getting his outfit ready his eye is always on Suzanne to make sure she’s ok and it’s honestly one of the sweetest things to see. He is completely in love with her and she with him and it shows. Hrithik Roshan is not only a sensation of Indian cinema that has just completed one phase of his career but he is also someone many have yet to get under the skin of. There’s so much more to the man than what’s written about him. His love for his father shone through when he spoke of him in awe and catch him in between shots singing songs or posing for photos with fans and that’s what’s not written about. Is Hrithik Roshan Bollywood’s golden boy? I don’t know, but I know one thing: he’s here for a very long time.

Hrithik's Quotes

" Three years ago too, I'd won two trophies-for Best Newcomer and Best Actor-for Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai. But this year's awards made me even happier. I've created history of sorts with them. I don't think anyone has won two awards each for the same performance in two separate years. "

" When the cover of a magazine claimed me 'Finished' the edition completely sold out and the same magazine used my face on its cover in the next two issues."

" I went into the theatre as a nobody, walked in with the crowd and couldn't walk out. I was mobbed; there was a stampede in the theatre. They had to call the security, the cops. It was crazy. I didn't know what had hit me."

" Please don't make my face the biggest one in the banner if I'm not playing the central character. I think its wrong to fool the audience by saying Hrithik Roshan is the hero, come and watch the film. That's cheating."

" I was raised to the level of the best and the most famous without anybody being responsible enough to judge whether it was deserved or not!"

" It was the media which overexposed me and now it's the media which is saying I'm overexposed! It's quite a laugh. How can you stop people from writing about you?"

" At that time, the big news for the media was the underdog beat the superstar! And now it makes for great news that the underdog they thought was a god, is not a god after all. He is nothing, just a mere mortal and the superstar is still a superstar. "

" I think its important to have the looks to some extent but its what's inside you which people get to see and that's what makes someone popular or unpopular. So I think it's not the looks in my case but it's my work as an artist, which has earned me the respect of the people at large."

" It's a great feeling when you know so many people love you in so many ways. At times I feel uncomfortable, particularly when I forget that's it me they want the attention from but on the other hand it's nice to be recognized by so many people around the world for your work."

" It's the survival of the fittest and I have a very strong survival instinct. A true hero is one who rises after every fall and well I've always wanted to be a hero so I'll keep trying."

" I believe God exists because He gives me signs. You can call it a coincidence but I consider them signs. I am not superstitious but I keep looking for signs. And at those times when I have asked for a sign with all my heart, I have usually got it. That could because of the child inside me. It's fun to believe in these, so why stop?"

" Life was tough for me. When I was a kid, nobody played with me because they thought I looked ugly with my extra thumb. It pained me. So once I thought of getting it surgically removed. ... But I didn't. Slowly, I realized that the exterior is not the criterion for love and success. "

" If it's in my destiny to be a one-film wonder I can't do anything about it. But no man or magazine can make or break a person's career."

" I've always been thankful to all my critics for giving me something to fight for and for keeping me motivated. I hold no grudges."

" I enjoy the fact that nothing is for certain (in the film industry). That if you deserve it you will get it. If you work 200 hundred percent and still haven't got it, maybe it required 300 per cent! You just didn't give enough. That's my motto that I kept with me since I joined the industry. "

PRESENTING: Just Duggu, Not Hrithik

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His interviews, his films, his roles, his likes, dislikes, his heroines, his acting, his shows…oh yes, you think you know everything about him. But for the first time, his family and friends have got together to tell you perhaps; nobody knows about Duggu – that’s Hrithik Roshan for you. Exclusive insights into the heartthrobs life! Also an exclusive by Suzanne Roshan, for the first time, writing a personal piece on the man she loves so much.Especially for CAFÉ CELEB!

There was this young, light-eyed boy I remember on the sets of Koyla, walking up to tell Shah Rukh Khan, ‘Sir, your shot is ready.’

That was Hrithik Roshan – ‘The Assistant.’

Next, I met Rakesh Roshan to interview him on the controversy when Kareena was out of Kaho Naa..Pyaar Hai, and he told me that the unit was ready to leave for the cruise for that song, Pyaar Ki Kashti Mein, but there was no heroine. That afternoon I had seen the photographs of this new girl Amisha Patel, she looked promising, and I told Rakesh he could check her out. Same evening, Amisha had signed Kaho Naa..Pyaar Hai!

Just before the release of the film, I had taken a cub reporter with me to interview Hrithik and after we had finished, I told him that he was such a shy boy, how will he manage when he becomes a superstar? He smiled even more shyly and said, ‘Let’s see!’

Soon after, I took a long break from journalism and saw him on TV when he was doing his world shows. He was screaming and telling the crowds emotionally how much he loved them for giving him those moments, for making him what he is today. Hrithik was charged, and sheer confidence personified. I felt so proud of him and wished him even greater success. That’s the kind of emotion he draws out of those who meet him, even once. I have yet to meet anyone who has anything negative to say about this man and this actor.

When he heard about CAFÉ CELEB, he called from Ladakh to congratulate and say, “I’m really glad to hear this and wish you all the very best. I’m sure your magazine will do very well.”

And now, he is CAFÉ CELEB’S FIRST COVER BOY!

The heartthrob of millions, a flaming star and yet so humble and respectful.

Let’s not keep you away from the most interesting anecdotes about the light-eyed boy, to whom thousands would love to say, ‘Sir, your shot is ready!’

Dad: (Rakesh Roshan)

We never expected him to be such a phenomenal success. I was telling him to go abroad for further studies because he was academically very good. He did his B.Com from Sydneham. Then one day he said ‘Papa. If I have to ultimately join films then why go there?’ I had a good talk with him that night, I told him, ‘You have seen your father struggle; it was always kabhi khushi kabhi ghum for me in my career. But he was adamant and wanted to stay back and join me as my assistant. He wanted to learn everything before facing the camera.

I told him just acting is not enough to become an actor. There is a lot of hard work. I was a hero, then second lead, then villain, producer and then director. Now after 35 years I have reached somewhere. But I worked very hard for it. He promised he would work hard too. I was quite strict and he knew that if he did anything wrong I wouldn’t spare him. He had seen me struggling and he knows what it’s like, that’s why he is so down to earth. But I did try to advise him against it saying, ‘Look it’s a struggle.’

Actually, Hrithik has always been a hard working boy. At the age when boys usually went to discos, he was working out, taking care of his diction and learning camera angles. Yes, he was a shy boy, but shyness doesn’t mean you can’t act. Once the director says, ‘Start sound!’ the actor, if he is good, will be transported to another world till he hears ‘Cut!’. That is the magical moment when a particular character comes forth and the real person ceases to exist. Everybody thought I would be nervous before the release of Kaho Naa..Pyaar Hai, but for me it was another film with a new actor. So I went along with the story. A father would never introduce his son the way I did. If you remember the first shot, Hrithik gets up slowly from the bed; other heroes would probably come on a mobike or save a damsel in distress, or jump from a buliding. Hrithik became a star because of the two characters he played in his first film. It wasn’t difficult to direct him in the love scenes, just because I am also his father…ki yeh mera beta hai. I may tell him at home, ‘Don’t smoke in front of me,’ but on the sets, he is playing a character so if he is required to smoke or get drunk, he will.

I have never been the preaching kind of father but I always behaved in such a pattern so that my children would learn the values of life from me. Even on the sets we are very comfortable with each other and we know by each other’s look if the scene went well or we need a retake. He is a fantastic actor and I am not saying this because he is my son. I have directed the boy and I know what he has in him. In other fields also you can achieve a lot and get recognition, but they don’t recognize you.

As a child he was very stubborn. Kuch chahiye toh bas chahiye. He was a very poor eater and it was the most difficult task to make him eat. Once I had made mashed potatoes for him and he was again creating a fuss, I got so angry that instead of scolding him I just dumped the potato dish on his head and walked out. He was about six. He started crying. He used to cry very easily, but only with us. He’s always been a home loving kid; he could sit for hours in his room playing with the dinky cars. He was good in his studies; he’d never study at home. He would pay attention in the class, come home and just finish his homework. He never had a tuition teacher ever in his life.

When Hrithik was born I was busy making my own career, so I could hardly spend time with him, but I’d often take him to my shootings. Pinky was just 21 when she became a mother. He was quite naughty at times. Once Pinky and I came home late and we saw this huge crowd below our building. We looked up and saw Hrithik throwing empty beer bottles from the 13th floor and gleefully looking at the crowd that had collected below! That’s the first time I slapped him and he started crying. Later I felt bad.

He is a very sensitive boy; we as a family share a lot. If I have to take a decision, I will collect the entire family and discuss the pros and cons and then come to a decision. Hrithik is also like that. He will never take a step without consulting me. That does not mean that I have a hold over him, but he has seen each member of the family do that with each other. He always believed that he is a good actor and an actor never phases out. He can have bad times but he has to bounce back.

I didn’t know about Suzanne for a long time; it was Pinky who told me that Hrithik was going out with her. I called him and told him, ‘She is a very close friend’s daughter and it’s okay if you are going to be committed to her and will stand by that commitment, otherwise don’t go ahead. I don’t want you seeing a girl for two years and then leave her.’ He kept quiet at that moment but he stuck to his commitment. Suzanne is a very sweet and petite girl; nobody would ever want to hurt her.

After KNPH, one day I went to his room and he just put his head on my shoulder and broke down, crying as never before. I asked him, ‘Duggu what happened?’ and he said, ‘Papa, I can’t handle it anymore! I’m not myself, it’s not me! Everybody wants me and I don’t have any time left for myself.’ He was very stressed out because suddenly this young boy had become a phenomenal success. I told him, ‘You would have been crying even more had the film not done well, so take it happily.’

I had not expected the film to be such a huge success either, so I had told the distributors not to have the morning 6am and 9 am shows, which they did for earlier movies. After all, Karan Arjun and Koyla had Shah Rukh Khan and here was a new boy. So I told them to start with the noon show, and in any case, I thought, nobody would go for a morning show in that January cold.

On the first day of release, I somehow went to bed early. I was feeling tired. As a filmmaker I had done my job, now it was the father’s emotions at the forefront. And I prayed that if not for my sake, at least for my son’s sake the film should do well. The next morning at 8 am , my CP distributor woke me up and he was congratulating me that the 6am show had gone house full. In my sleep I shouted at him because I had told them not to have the morning shows. Then I called up the other distributors and they had all had the early morning shows and they all ran house full! There was one inside the theatre giving me a running commentary on how the audience was reacting to my son. That was the first time I broke down and gathered the family and told them that people had accepted Hrithik Roshan! Tears were running down everybody’s faces. It is difficult to describe that emotion in words.

I wanted to have a party. Hrithik was more mature about it than me and said, ‘Papa let’s not be too confident, let’s not get too excited, let’s wait for a week and then we will celebrate.’ But by then, I had been shot and lay in the hospital. After that I had to undergo a bypass surgery. So we could not enjoy my son’s success. Hrithik would come to the hospital and tell me, ‘Papa, there is a crowd outside waiting to see me,’ and sometimes he’d take me to the window. That happiness revived me again. He is still the same boy that he was, before the release of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.

At the time of the release of Koi..Mil Gaya also I told my distributors not to have the morning shows because it was an unusual film, public might not have accepted Hrithik in such a role. But again I got the wake up call at 8 am from the distributors congratulating me that the shows were going house full. This time I did not scold them! And I was very happy for my son because his recent films had not been doing well. I wanted this one to work for well for him. Because, Duggu deserves it!

Mom: (Pinky Roshan)

I was pregnant with Duggu, although at that time there was nothing like sonography to find whether it was a boy or a girl, neither was I particular about knowing that. I just wanted a healthy child.

Every Thursday I used to go to the Church. On the day he was born, at around 4:30pm I started getting labour pains. I wanted to go to the Church before going to the hospital but it was shut, so I went all the way to town to the Dargah near Liberty cinema, with my labour pains mind you. After visiting the Dargah I got admitted to Elizabeth Nursing Home and Hrithik was born.

We had not made any clothes etc, for the newborn, because my mother always believed that one should not prepare too much for the newborn. So she went to Rustomji to pick up few things for him. I was very tired and the only thing I remember was my dad telling me, ‘Pinky, you have no idea how this boy is going to make you proud one day. He is a very special child.’ His words still echo in my ears, because the turned out to be so true.

Sunaina was always near the cradle, all protective about the little baby that had come into the family. The nurses had packed him like a bundle, as they usually do. It was only on the fourth day that my dad and I were alone in the room and we realized that Hrithik had two thumbs. Dr. Merchant, a very senior doctor came to see him and discussed the surgery. He told us to let the child grow, ‘who knows, if we chop one thumb and that’s the one that will have the strength to hol d the pen; so we should wait till he is a bit grown up.’ I had heard that a child with two thumbs is rare and considered very lucky.

I don’t remember the first word he uttered, I didn’t keep any record. I was very young. These days I have seen mothers so particular about maintaining records. The other day, I saw that a mother had actually kept a pair of little baby shoes in a glass case and written on it, ‘My child’s first shoes.’ Hrithik was quite a naughty kid. I remember, he would often get lost. Once I came home and the servants said he had not returned from school, so I was worried. We searched everywhere and I was in tears and told Rakesh to call the police. Then I saw a dinky car rolling out from under the bed. It was Duggu under the bed with his cars, dreaming and in his own world, oblivious to the chaos in the house! He’s always been a dreamer. I used to take their tiffin to school. Sunaina would come quickly, eat and rush off but Duggu would be walking down slowly towards me with his pencil in the air, engrossed in his own dreams. That was always him!

I never thought he would become an actor. I remember, he had made this how reel of his and he came to my room to show it to me, taking the promise that I would not tell his father. We both watched it together and I saw, for the first time, my son enacting scenes – dramatic, emotional, as a married man who is not getting along with his wife. There was one scene he did from Shri 420, the one between Raj Kapoor and Mrs. D’sa. I got so absorbed in watching it, forgetting that it was my son, waiting for my reaction. I was totally entranced. I told him, ‘Duggu, I have to show this to your papa,’ but he said no, he was not ready as yet. But that night (getting emotional) I told Rakesh, ‘I have to show you something’. I had stolen the VHS from Duggu’s cupboard. I bolted the room from inside; I didn’t want him to know. And I played it for Rakesh. He too got intently involved and all the while that he was watching it, I was only glancing at him sideways to see his expressions. I wanted to know what he thought of my son. I was not waiting for a father’s reaction; I was waiting for the director in him to speak. Words don’t come easily to my husband. After the tape was over, he stood up and said, ‘He’s good.’ ‘Not mind-blowing?’ I asked and he said, ‘I told you he is good.’ But I was on cloud nine! Then Duggu got his portfolio done by Daboo Ratnani and I kept telling him, ‘Duggu, you can make it,’ but he would be like, ‘Mom, I am not ready as yet!’ Uday and he were supposed to go together for higher studies abroad and both had even done well in their SAT tests, but look at both of them, they are such fine actors today.

Hrithik, at times says such beautiful lines that I learn a lot from him. I tell him to write down those lines because he speaks so well. More than an actor, I want people to know that he is a lovely human being and this is not just a mother speaking. He is a noble soul, never wanting to hurt anyone.

Between Sunaina and Hrithik, I had two miscarriages and did not think I would have another baby, but this child was in my destiny. Now I am waiting for him and Suzanne to have a baby. When I tell them, they say, ‘Abhi time hai, we are ourselves babies, let us grow up first.’ I am waiting to see that look on my son’s face when he becomes a father. Even now I can imagine his smile, his eyes gleaming with joy. He has this particular expression when he is very happy so I keep telling them ‘jaldi karo’, I want to see that expression on his face.

When he was seeing Suzanne, he came and told me that he knew this girl, so I asked him to bring her home. Then he hesitated and said, ‘But there is a problem, she is half Muslim, half Parsi.’ I immediately understood. So I said, ‘You mean she is my friend Zarine’s daughter?’ He nodded his head and I told him, ‘Duggu, don’t let it affect my friendship with Zarine. If you are serious go ahead, marry her but don’t let me down. Respect the relationship, don’t ghumao phirao her like boys usually do. He asked if I was okay with the girl and I told him I was more than okay. I would be very happy to have Suzanne as my daughter-in-law and believe me, I couldn’t have asked for a better one. She is such a lovely person. I may say something to her sometimes, which could perhaps hurt her but she gives me so much love.

I remember her first karwa chauth. Here she was newly wed and on the other hand, my own daughter had come home after a divorce. I was really upset but I give credit to Sunaina for being so mature and handling her mother’s emotions. She adores Suzanne and often tells me not to say this or that, in case Suzanne feels bad. I am lucky to have both these girls!

No matter how busy he is, Duggu comes to my room for a while at night and sits with me in the balcony to chat. He says, ‘Mom, I am busy, I know, but we have to make an effort now to steal these moments. We have to create these moments of happiness for ourselves.’ And it’s Duggu who creates these moments of happiness for us! He is a special child!

MOM-IN-LAW

My son-in-law is too kind and too soft to be in our industry. He is a perfectionist. He s very caring, supportive and he likes to be there for you whenever you need him.

Suzanne and he were quite friendly for few years, but he had given a word to his father-in-law that he would get married to her within a year, because we come from a very strict family background, so during the height of his popularity he kept his word. There were many people who were surprised that he is getting married at such a stage only because he had made a promise to her father. But that’s Hrithik, a man of his words. They were married and by the grace of God they are very happy, touchwood I would say.

Hrithik and Suzanne met at the traffic signal exactly as it is shown in his first movie. Surprisingly his father didn’t know about this when he made the film. So both of them were going somewhere in their respective cars and they happened to look at each other and there was a spark I guess that started it all. After becoming a star, nothing has changed. That is the beauty of it. He cannot believe himself that’s the whole problem. We kept on knocking into his head that he is very good and this and that. But he was like ‘really, you think so?’ very casually and coolly. Like after his first film they went for honeymoon and they got the best VVIP treatment, everything was great and grand. A huge limousine came to receive them and the sweetest thing they did was, they looked at each other and said, ‘My God, is this all for us?’ and he cannot get over the success he got. Both of them are natural people.

He is very emotional but I have never seen him crying and I don’t want to ever. He deserves only happiness!

CHILDHOOD BUDDY: UDAY CHOPRA.

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Hrithik and I have been friends since the 4th standard. I was always in Bombay Scottish and he joined around that time. We really got friendly during the summer holidays – when he came to stay with his Nanaji, who is our next door neighbor. We used to go cycling every morning at about 5 am. I would be sleeping and since the gate would be locked and the watchman too would be sleeping, Duggu would climb over the gate, come to my room, wake me up and take me cycling all over Juhu.

He was a dancer even at that age; he would dance at all these film parties in his crazy outfits. It was only when he came into adulthood that he became sort of shy and aloof. He is an introvert. We both are pretty much similar, always upto something. Hrithik and I became better friends when we joined Sydneham College, so we would drive together. In school you are in different divisions so you are not that close to that person, but in college we really became very close buddies. During summer vacations, we would get close, but when school started we would again go back to own friends, our division, then suddenly lose touch. Everything we did we did it together including college, computer class, we joined the same karate class.

In college he liked one girl, she was very pretty. He was too shy to go up to her and tell her anything. It was via this one, via that one, everybody knew that he has a crush on this girl but our friend didn’t do anything about it. At that time Hrithik was a nobody; he was just one guy in college. And now she must have realized that oh he has made it so big.

Hrithik is a good-looking boy, there were a lot of girls who had crushes on him. He is a basically shy guy and reserved kind of a boy. He never went out and he was not into that whole scene of partying, he would quietly enjoy. I knew lot of girls liked him when he came to college, they all would look at him, a tall fair good-looking guy. But he didn’t have that kind of a built like he has today, phir bhi girls found him very attractive.

In school we used to fight a lot, on stupid childish things which I don’t even remember. We have said things like, ‘I hate you,’ ‘burn in Hell,’ and walked off in a huff, all those childish things.

Now we are always talking about our films, about how to get our action. When Duggu and I are together, people would have that question mark on their faces because they don’t have a clue as to what we are talking about. We understand each other so well, that in our conversation we just take it for granted and midway start talking about things as if they have been understood by each other, so the third person sitting in the room will wonder what are we talking about. I remember when he first told me about Suzanne. I remember the words he used. I had not seen her and was going to a party where she was going to be. He described her to me so that I would recognize her. He said, ‘she looks like an angel, she has lovely straight hair, beautiful smile and she would be wearing this and you cannot miss her, when you see her you will know it’s her.’ When I arrived at the party and saw her I told the others, ‘oh, she must be Suzanne,’ and everybody looked at me and said yes that is Suzanne. I didn’t meet her at that time; I met her later with Hrithik. But she is what he said, an absolute Angel!

I have seen Duggu low many times. He feels low often and mostly to do with his work, like things not gone right.

When we went to Hawaii we learnt diving and that came of use to him when he was doing the underwater scenes in KNPH because we learnt the breathing techniques

Whenever we have gone for holidays we have never spent extra, we traveled economy, stayed in cheaper hotels and ate cheaper meals. It’s been quite sometime since we went for a holiday together. Suzanne has been telling me, ‘get a girlfriend so four of us can go for a holiday.’

They are such lovely people, so maybe I will listen to her!

FRIENDS FOREVER:

Gang of 7 or 8 guys with similar interests, they’ve hung around together since 1985. BMX rides, Hrithik’s stunts, entertaining people on the road, partying, hiking, picnicking were all part of their growing years.

Suraj and Sippy and Kunu are Hrithik’s close friends. Kunu was in Delhi, but we met the other two of the ‘crazy lot,’ as they call themselves!

Sippy: Suzanne was a common friend of ours for years. She was in Jamnabhai and we all lived in Juhu, so we used to meet then as friends. Now, she is our Bhabhi, though we never call her that. We call her Suzzi or Angel!

Suraj: We’ve done some crazy things in college. Once we had been to Hrithik’s farm and we all got completely drunk and we actually slept on the roof of his house, which was sloping. We would go walking through the rivers, mountains with music systems on our shoulders and hockey sticks in our hands, just wailing like wild men. He is a big-hearted guy. If he likes some music he will record the stuff for everybody. He always loved dancing.

Sippy: Basically he is a clean guy. In fact we have been slightly notorious but he was not, like we had our share of girlfriends, socializing and partying but he never had any frivolous relationships and girlfriends.

Suraj: You know, he has this big problem of having jhoota. He would not eat something from somebody else’s plate. So we all used to make fun of him. He was very slow at eating. So when we used to have Coke we would finish it at once and if we wanted more we would try and sip from his glass. We would take a straw make it jhoota from inside and put it back in his glass. So he would leave his glass because he did not want to have the jhoota. (Laughs)

Sippy: He will get to the bottom of everything. If you tell him the earth is round he will like to get into details like how is it and why it is round. He will get you all the facts. He will have too many questions to ask. He will never get overfriendly with anybody but amongst us he is quite an extrovert, mastikhor and talkative.

Suraj: He is very caring. He was a star son and there were always beggars outside his place. So you would always have Hrithik distributing things to beggars. People who were handicapped, he bought them those cycles with three wheels. He used to make the beggars understand that they must do something in their lives, so he bought them shoe-polish kit and all those things.

Sippy: There was a beggar and now he has his own shop. Hrithik initially gave him 2000 Rupees to start off. Can you imagine that?

Suraj: He takes his responsibilities very seriously and he knows how to maintain his relationships.

Sippy: Every person has his or her share of bad time. At 20 he was suffering from a severe back problem. He was told by the doctors to forget about acting and he was completely distraught. Imagine, sitting at a clinic and the doctor telling you that you are finished but he fought that too. We have seen Hrithik stammering and you will not believe how he figured out all those things. Later, I sent two people to Hrithik to get over their stammering and he gave those lessons to them.

Suraj: He is a very positive soul, very inspiring. Like even if we look at him now, he works very hard on his role, on his dubbing. We feel so happy to see his success.

Sippy: After the release of KNPH we went to Taj. As we reached there Suzanne and I were thrown into different directions and Duggu was mobbed by what was initially crowd of 300 and eventually it was 600. He was in the middle, asking for help and we both were at opposite sides, wondering what to do. People started calling their girlfriends and telling them guess who is in front of me, and girls are howling and crying. Imagine a boyfriend giving the phone to Hrithik and girls telling him I love you and crazy things like that. It was his first encounter with such euphoria.

Suraj: He has got so much of patience that we admire how he handles everything. He takes his success or career or whatever you call it very smoothly.

Sippy: To us, he is always Duggu or Hrithik. He is never a star. We will whack him at times. I think at some point, he comes to reality only with us.

Suraj: Even when we watch his film we are very honest with our opinion. He asks us frame by frame about how he has performed and we add our suggestions and he actually works on those subjects.

Sippy: He loves food and he loves ice cream. Hrithik when he is in the mood can eat more than any of us. He can have 20 burgers at a time and you will wonder where it’s all going. He has got a fantastic appetite.

Suraj: He doesn’t drink much. Never been a drinker or a smoker. He likes to work out. He has a personal gym in his house and every evening he will SMS us, mind you everyday like…guys I am working out, want to join?

Sippy: I hope his acting career goes as long as he wants but he is a fantastic filmmaler. For one of his parents’ anniversaries he worked for three days and made a film on all those years of his childhood and till date. You should see the emotion that went into it with just pictures and sound and that was his gift to his parents. He used to learn singing. I used to wonder why and then I went to meet him one day and he was dubbing. I realized that because of his singing lessons he knows all the surs and ragas, so he catches the tone of his dialogue. There is that difference between those ragas that you and I can’t tell but he will tell you.

Suraj: So you see the difference between him and many others? Duggu is a fighter to the core!

“HRITHIK IS MY LOSS”

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Many girls and heroines would have moanfully said that when Hrithik married Suzanne Khan. But a casual remark by a friend in Juhu got us to track down a girl who loved 10-year-old Hrithik when she was just an 8-year-old. Today Simran (true identity withheld and she was willing to give only her childhood picture, in a fancy bridal dress!) is happily married with two lovely kids. She did not want to talk about her childhood crush but we coaxed her into it, because it would be interesting to know what a girl feels when she realizes that the little boy she had a crush on, is a raging superstar today!

“I used to stay in the same building; he was very handsome even at that age. I used to run to my window every time he took out his bicycle. My brother would get very irritated and say, ‘Why are you bothered about that Firangi?’ Hrithik really looked like a foreigner even then. I was absolutely crazy about him but he never noticed me. I would deliberately try to find out his school timings and his playtime, so that I could be near the gate at that time. Bahut koshish ki to get an introduction to him. I could not tell my brother; and other girls in the building were equally crazy about him. Even at the age, say 9-10, he was the hero of our building. I loved him when he was in school and I loved him even more when he was in college, but Hrithik Roshan never noticed me! I was a fairly attractive girl but whenever he entered or left the building, he would be more engrossed in his bike, his football or his cricket bat. Girls, I think, were not in the agenda of his youth,” she laughed. “I had an arranged marriage and on my honeymoon we saw the film Kaho Naa..Pyaar Hai. I was reminded of that scene from Kabhie Kabhie where Shashi Kapoor asks Rakhee to read Amitabh’s poetry on the wedding night! Here I was with my husband, watching my childhood infatuation.”

“When Hrithik got married to Suzanne (I followed him through the magazines), I was quite happy in the sense that she seems like a lovely person and if the boy who never looked at girls has actually married one, then she must indeed be exceptionally nice! That’s when I told my husband that I had a crush on this boy for so many years and he asked me, ‘So what do you feel today?’ And I teased him, ‘Hrithik is my loss.’ He is so sweet, he hugged me and said, ‘No, I think you are Hrithik’s loss,’ and took me on a second honeymoon!”

I am very happy that such a wonderful guy and the heartthrob of my childhood has become the heartthrob of millions of girls today. He deserves to be loved by everybody. I would like to tell Suzanne not to ever believe any rumors about him and to make a huge success of her marriage. She has really got a very nice guy. He’s very special!

Stars on Hrithik:

2008Rituparno Ghosh :"I haven't seen the Tamil film for which Vikram has won the Best Actor award [Pithamagan]. But it is impossible to believe he was better than Hrithik in Koi…Mil Gaya. A performance like that comes once in a blue moon. Why didn't they give the special jury award to Hrithik instead of Manoj Bajpai for Pinjar?"

Jan 2008- Darsheel Safare: “I love Hrithik Roshan. He’s the best actor, the best dancer and he has the best body in the world,” gushes Darsheel.

May 2008- Madhuri Dixit: "I would love to act with him. Actually I would love to dance with him! I remember Hrithik from the days when he was assisting on Koyla and would often wonder aloud if he would ever make it as a star. It's good to see him successful."

May 2008- Nakuul Mehta: "I want to be as good an actor as Hrithik, but I am not trying to copy him. There are other newcomers who look much more like Hrithik. If I have blue eyes, it’s not my fault. I don’t make a conscious decision that my mannerisms should be like his. I have my own personality, which is very visible in the film."

May 2008- Imran Khan: “I study everything he does, even his ads, he knows what sells, he’s sincere to his craft, he has a connect with the audience, and talent — that Hrithik has 110 per cent, what a winning combo!”

Jan 2007- Shekhar Kapur: I saw 'Dhoom 2' and was swayed by the technical finesse that Hindi films have come up with. They are almost on par with international standards. The only thing I find lacking in them is, the lack of good and original subjects. And mark my words, India has an international star in Hrithik Roshan.

Fab 2007- Rakhi Sawant: I loved Dhoom:2 and the kiss between Ash and Hritik was just sensational. I don’t know why it’s being made into such a big deal. I am a huge Hrithik fan and have performed with him on numerous shows. He and Sussanne are the sweetest people anyone can ever meet. I would love to do even a small role in his film."

Apr 2007- Farhan Akthar: If I think of the movies that I've made as a filmmaker, or even if they weren't my films, I couldn't imagine someone else being in it. I can't imagine Karan Shergill not being Hritik Roshan.

Apr 2007- Boman Irani: "I am so happy that Abhishek has come of age and so has Riteish and John, Hrithik has matured into a fabulous actor.

Apr 2007- Priyanka Chopra: On screen, his charisma is super-hot. Off screen, he’s my buddy, someone just too sweet to be hot!

Apr 2007- Katrina Kaif: "I think he is one of the most romantic heroes in the industry today. To be wooed by him on screen would be fun!"

Apr 2007- Neil Mukesh : I wouldn't call myself as a look-alike. Many people think that. For me personally, it's a very big thing. If you are comparing me with one of the best looking men in the world then I will grab it as a huge compliment. Hrithik works very hard, he is superb in all his performances, he is the best dancer in our industry, and it's going to take me many years to even come to the level of grace and sharpness that Hrithik possesses.

May 2007- Aamir Khan: "Hrithik (Roshan) is a good actor and a popular star."

May 2007- Madhuri Dixit: Abt the current movies, she is fulsome praise for hrithik roshan's performance in Dhoom2. She says " He was wonderful in the film. His body language, the theraav were amazing" !!!

May 2007- Anurag Basu: "Hrithik is the Biggest Star today in the industry"

Sep 2007- Neil Mukesh: "He's been very supportive. I know him since Mr Kher's workshop and when I was assisting on Mujhse Dosti Karogi. We also did a show in Holland where he performed so I've observed his working style a lot. You can say that we have a working rapport. He always knew that I wanted to get into acting and told me that if I need any kind of help I just need to call him once."

Dec 2007- Sushmita Sen: Hrithik and Ranbir bring in that innate sense of freshness that reminds one of great cinema

2007 Kangana Ranout: "In a world filled with dishonourable intentions, Hrithik is such a thorough gentleman. He knows how to make a lady feel very special. He spoke to me as if I was the best actress in the world. I think his wife Sussanne is very lucky. Where can I find a husband like that?”

2007 Shiamak Davar : "I love Hrithik,He is phenomenal. People say I make him look good, but the truth is he's the one who makes me look good!"

May 2006- Priyanka Chopra: "But before that there's 'Krrish' in June. And I'm really excited about it. Duggu (Hrithik Roshan) is awesome in the film. And if I may say so, I make quite an attractive pair with him. You mark my words, 'Krrish' is going to rock."

Dec 2006- Sunil Shetty: Krrish : The best action film in recent times. Hrithik's really god's child. The boy is extremely dedicated. He gives his best to every scene and makes them breathtaking. The shot where he flies is marvellous. So are all his other stunts. Hrithik has done even the emotional scenes so well. He is truly a superhero. For me, after Krrish, he is the Indian James Bond.

Dec 2006- Amrita Rao:Hrithik Roshan- perfection personified. He has great facial features, coveted height, sexy physique. He's India's finest actor today. And, to top of it all, he genuinely humble.

2006J Om Prakash :“And yet Bhagwan Dada was a landmark film for me. Hrithik had a small role as a kid in that film and I was good enough a judge of talent to realize that he was super-star material 15 years before Kaho Naa...Pyaar Hai. Today when I watch Hrithik enact that one scene as both father and son in Krrish, I realize with great joy that my assessment was right, and that no actor of his generation can touch him!

2006Saibal Chatterjee: In a brief span of half a decade, the actor has seen all the ups and downs of stardom, but he has faced the vicissitudes without ever losing his grip on his career and craft. He has held his ground with the tenacity of a man who knows that he has worked diligently for whatever he has achieved."

2006 Anna Singh : "I share perfect creative synergy with him. Usually, when I give 100 per cent of my energy, my stars have only 60 per cent to offer. But Hrithik gives 110 per cent. There’s a great marriage of thought. He is an angelic boy who has got it all right.”

2006 Satya (gym instructor): 'He's so down to earth, at times he has to be reminded that he is

Hrithik. He always has nice things to say about people, he's a superb humen being.'

May 2003- Priyanka Chopra: "Oh, he's a fantastic dancer... Hrithik's dancing is clean and methodical and coupled with those very vulnerable expressive eyes, it's very appealing. Sexy man!"

May 2003- Lara Dutta: "Hrithik is one of the best looking men in the industry and a good chunk of sex appeal lies in his feet. Any girl would be turned on by the way he dances."

June 2003- Khalid Mohammed: While working on Fiza, he always came prepared, says filmmaker and critic Khalid Mohammed. "He understood the finer nuances of the role and added much to the character. He is one of the best among the present generation of actors."

Aug 2003- Abhishek Bachchan: "I disagree completely (that if an actor is good at traits like dancing or action, he is restricted to that image.) I believe that skills like dancing and action are part of acting. There are many critics who write off actors saying 'He is just a good dancer', or, 'he is great at action'. "But I believe you have to be a good performer to be able to do these things too. Like many say Hrithik Roshan is just a fabulous dancer. You have to work with him to believe what a great performer he is. The kind of dedication and hard work he puts in all his scenes is simply amazing. He is an all-rounder. You cannot be good in just one arena.

That will never take you through your entire career."

Aug 2003- Ashutosh Gowariker: Lagaan director Ashutosh Gowariker says, Hrithik's performance in Koi Mil Gaya will go down in history as a reference point for a long time to come. Ashutosh spoke to Hrithik for nearly 45 minutes and discussed every nuance of his performance. He told Hrithik that his performance tugged at his heartstrings

Oct 2003- Salman Khan: "Have you seen the caliber of these kids who're coming up? Have people seen how Hrithik Roshan dances? Even if I rehearsed for five years I wouldn't be able to match it. Watch him in Koi Mil Gaya-it's his time now. He's going to kick ass."

Dec 2003- John Abraham - John Abraham when asked how he felt about Aetbaar being first offered to Hrithik who turned it down: "Hrithik is a classmate of mine from school and I did speak to him about it, but he said that it was not so. But it is ok by me coz he is a superstar. By the grace of God, today I am in a position where even I cannot do justice to all the projects that come my way. So someone else does them, but that does not mean anything. Anyways it is not uncomplimentary to be doing a role that might have been offered to Hrithik Roshan. I would take it as a compliment, he is a superstar." …Irrespective of hits and flops, I think Duggu is in the blood of every child. I have a long way to go yet."

Dec 2003- Aditi Gowitrikar: "(When I was asked to do the ad with Hrithik) I was in complete shock, basically. I packed my suitcase in the night and in the morning when my alarm rang- as my flight was at 5'o clock- I thought it was a dream. I thought all this was, like not true. Only when I got up and saw my suitcase did I believe that, "okay, I am doing this ad with Hrithik" "I think Hrithik, as a professional and as a person, is one of the very very few people I can count on my fingers who is successful and yet hasn't forgotten his roots are. He is still on mother earth. He has no airs about him. He is very humble. Yet, he is aware that he is a successful actor. So that makes him unique." "The tap dance was very much real. He himself did it; he practiced very hard for it. I would have probably taken 100 times more time to do something that perfect." "My family and friends were very happy. I have done a lot of ads before the coke ad, but the kind of response I got for this was like nothing I had got before. The number one reason was Hrithik Roshan, of course."

27 Nov, 2002- Lata Mangeshkar: Lataji was asked who of the current lot of actors is her favourite: "I believe Hrithik Roshan eats, lives and breathes his work. Who sirf apne kaam ke baarey mein sochta hai. There are so many good

artistes who haven't had a successive run of hits. Does that make them any less as artistes? To hound him for his failures is not right. I've become a big fan of Hrithik. But when he meets me with so much affection and respect

in public, I'm unable to express my appreciation for him."

23 Nov, 2002- Preity Zinta: " Hrithik Roshan knows where his career stands today and he has a talent and potential enough to make amends though he doesn't bring his plan of action on the sets along with him."

2001- Amitabh Bachchan: 'He is already a big megastar. Hrithik Roshan is an exemplary artist who has many credible facets to his personality, both as an actor, and as a human being. I can only rate him at the highest number.

10 June, 2001- Sunil Shetty:(When handing out an award for Best Newcomer to Hrithik) "We also have to congratulate all those other boys because they have competition like this (Hrithik) so you can't blame them for not winning

t his award. So I think we need to give all the other boys a big hand (as well) because here's a 20 on 10 and I think the nearest one can get is a 10 on 10. But how do you compete with something like this."

16 July, 2001- Neha: "I consider myself plain lucky," she says. "While all the young girls in the industry were fighting tooth-'n'-nail for a film with Hrithik Roshan, Khalid Mohamed cast me opposite him. Aaja mahiya became a rage. God is kind."

21 Sept, 2001- Sanjay Dutt: "When Mission Kashmir started rolling, Hrithik wasn't a national craze. He was a scared boy who constantly kept asking me questions. Hrithik's like a younger brother, he's come up so fast."

Dec 2000- Shabana Azmi:My mother absolutely adores Hrithik Roshan and, at the same time, little kids are hysterical about him. There's no age group that's been left untouched by Hrithik mania. Kuch to baat hogi ladke mein (there's bound to be something special about the boy).

Happy Women's Day !

2012-03-08T01:32:00.000+05:30

International Women's Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women's economic, political and social achievements. Started as a Socialist political event, the holiday blended in the culture of many countries, primarily Eastern Europe, Russia, and the former Soviet bloc. In many regions, the day lost its political flavour, and became simply an occasion for men to express their love for women in a way somewhat similar to a mixture of Mother's Day and St Valentine's Day. In other regions, however, the original political and human rights theme designated by the United Nations runs strong, and political and social awareness of the struggles of women worldwide are brought out and examined in a hopeful manner.

QuOtEs..., Here are numerous quotes about/by/for Woman :

You start out happy that you have no hips or boobs. All of a sudden you get them, and it feels sloppy. Then just when you start liking them, they start drooping. ~Cindy Crawford

I refuse to think of them as chin hairs. I think of them as stray eyebrows. ~Janette Barber

The lovely thing about being forty is that you can appreciate twenty-five-year-old men more. ~Colleen McCullough

There must be quite a few things that a hot bath won't cure, but I don't know many of them. ~Sylvia Plath, The Bell Jar

I am woman! I am invincible! I am pooped! ~Author Unknown

If not for chocolate, there would be no need for control top pantyhose. An entire garment industry would be devastated. ~Author Unknown

Having a bottom is living with the enemy. Not only do they spend their lives slowly inflating, they flirt with men while we're looking the other way. ~Coupling, "Her Best Friend's Bottom," original airdate 17 September 2001, written by Steven Moffat, spoken by the character Sally

I got a postcard from my gynecologist. It said, "Did you know it's time for your annual check-up?" No, but now my mailman does. ~Cathy Ladman

I want a man who's kind and understanding. Is that too much to ask of a millionaire? ~Zsa Zsa Gabor

I prefer the word homemaker, because housewife always implies that there may be a wife someplace else. ~Bella Abzug

Woman's Rule of Thumb: If it has tires or testicles, you're going to have trouble with it. ~Author Unknown

Women deserve to have more than twelve years between the ages of twenty-eight and forty. ~James Thurber, Time, 15 August 1960

I really don't think I need buns of steel. I'd be happy with buns of cinnamon. ~Ellen DeGeneres

The chief excitement in a woman's life is spotting women who are fatter than she is. ~Helen Rowland

Women who seek to be equal with men lack ambition. ~Timothy Leary

I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once. ~Jennifer Yane

Remember, Ginger Rogers did everything Fred Astaire did, but backwards and in high heels. ~Faith Whittlesey

No one will ever win the battle of the sexes; there's too much fraternizing with the enemy. ~Henry Kissinger

Being a woman is a terribly difficult task, since it consists principally in dealing with men. ~Joseph Conrad

Anybody who believes that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach flunked geography. ~Robert Byrne

Can you imagine a world without men? No crime and lots of happy fat women. ~Attributed to both Marion Smith and Nicole Hollander

I would like it if men had to partake in the same hormonal cycles to which we're subjected monthly. Maybe that's why men declare war - because they have a need to bleed on a regular basis. ~Brett Butler

Sometimes I wonder if men and women really suit each other. Perhaps they should live next door and just visit now and then. ~Katherine Hepburn

Inside some of us is a thin person struggling to get out, but they can usually be sedated with a few pieces of chocolate cake. ~Author Unknown

I keep trying to lose weight... but it keeps finding me! ~Author Unknown

Don't cook. Don't clean. No man will ever make love to a woman because she waxed the linoleum - "My God, the floor's immaculate. Lie down, you hot bitch." ~Joan Rivers

Women may be able to fake orgasms, but men can fake whole relationships. ~James Shubert

Three wise men - are you serious? ~Author Unknown

Home cooking: where many a man thinks his wife is. ~Author Unknown

Not tonight honey, wait 'til I'm a size 6. ~Susan Reinhardt, title of book

The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight, because by then your body and your fat are really good friends. ~Author Unknown

You have to have the kind of body that doesn't need a girdle in order to get to pose in one. ~Carolyn Kenmore

If you have formed the habit of checking on every new diet that comes along, you will find that, mercifully, they all blur together, leaving you with only one definite piece of information: french-fried potatoes are out. ~Jean Kerr

A lot of guys think the larger a woman's breasts are, the less intelligent she is. I don't think it works like that. I think it's the opposite. I think the larger a woman's breasts are, the less intelligent the men become. ~Anita Wise

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four. Unless there are three other people. ~Orson Welles

A woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle. ~Irina Dunn, 1970, commonly misattributed to Gloria Steinem who had quoted Dunn

Sure God created man before woman. But then you always make a rough draft before the final masterpiece. ~Author Unknown

Boys will be boys, and so will a lot of middle-aged men. ~Frank McKinney "Kin" Hubbard

Some men are so macho they'll get you pregnant just to kill a rabbit. ~Maureen Murphy

Behind every successful woman... is a substantial amount of coffee. ~Stephanie Piro

I've decided that perhaps I'm bulimic and just keep forgetting to purge. ~Paula Poundstone

Where do you go to get anorexia? ~Shelley Winters

There are much easier things in life than finding a good man. Nailing Jell-O to a tree, for instance. ~Author Unknown

The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he is a baby. ~Natalie Wood

Buying something on sale is a very special feeling. In fact, the less I pay for something, the more it is worth to me. I have a dress that I paid so little for that I am afraid to wear it. I could spill something on it, and then how would I replace it for that amount of money? ~Rita Rudner

Don't accept rides from strange men - and remember that all men are as strange as hell. ~Robin Morgan

Forget love - I'd rather fall in chocolate! ~Attributed to Sandra J. Dykes

Stressed spelled backwards is desserts. Coincidence? I think not! ~Author Unknown

You have reached the breast self-examination hotline. Please press 1 now. Now press the other one. ~Author Unknown

If I had been around when Rubens was painting, I would have been revered as a fabulous model. Kate Moss? Well, she would have been the paintbrush. ~Dawn French

The leading cause of death among fashion models is falling through street grates. ~Dave Barry

Who ever thought up the word "Mammogram?" Every time I hear it, I think I'm supposed to put my breast in an envelope and send it to someone. ~Jan King

The first time you buy a house you see how pretty the paint is and buy it. The second time you look to see if the basement has termites. It's the same with men. ~Lupe Velez

The only way to lose weight is to check it as airline baggage. ~Peggy Ryan

Sometimes I think if there was a third sex men wouldn't get so much as a glance from me. ~Amanda Vail

You can take no credit for beauty at sixteen. But if you are beautiful at sixty, it will be your soul's own doing. ~Marie Stopes

A male gynecologist is like an auto mechanic who has never owned a car. ~Carrie Snow

The average woman would rather have beauty than brains, because the average man can see better than he can think. ~Author Unknown

Whatever women do they must do twice as well as men to be thought half as good. Luckily, this is not difficult. ~Charlotte Whitton

I've been on a constant diet for the last two decades. I've lost a total of 789 pounds. By all accounts, I should be hanging from a charm bracelet. ~Erma Bombeck

The old theory was "Marry an older man, because they're more mature." But the new theory is: "Men don't mature. Marry a younger one." ~Rita Rudner

Men get laid, but women get screwed. ~Quentin Crisp

Is it too much to ask that women be spared the daily struggle for superhuman beauty in order to offer it to the caresses of a subhumanly ugly mate? ~Germaine Greer, The Female Eunuch, 1970

Women get the last word in every argument. Anything a man says after that is the beginning of a new argument. ~Author Unknown

Windows 8 version is here...

2012-03-03T20:03:00.000+05:30

Windows 8 is the codename for the upcoming version of Microsoft Windows that follows Windows 7.It features a new Metro-style interface that is designed for touchscreen, mouse, keyboard, and pen input. It also adds support for the ARM processor architecture in addition to the previously supported x86 microprocessors from Intel and AMD. Its server counterpart is codenamed Windows Server 8. A release date for the finished version of Windows 8 has not yet been announced, the most recent prerelease version is the (Consumer Preview), which was released on February 29, 2012.

After the release of Windows 7 which didn't make much fame with tablets, this release of their is aimed for PC's and tablets. I have got some features (maybe rumored) so that you know what you can expect for,

Starting with Robust USB 3.0 support
Now with some info about USB, the first USB specification, defined two speeds in data transfer, Slow Speed 1.5 Mbps and Full Speed 12 Mbps, while this was in 1996, in 2000, USB 2.0 was introduced, which had a high speed of 480 Mbps, and in 2008 we had USB 3.0 introduced. This can support a data transfer about 5 Gbps. To be saying this in simple language you could copy a High Definition movie in about 80 seconds which used to take 15 minutes in USB 2.0 port. Amazing I say :)

Moving towards to our usual basics, Copy, Move, Rename and Delete functions.
Whenever we started copying files, every copy function we made, a new small window used to open with some basic details of a progress bar and time required to copy, and when we continued doing this for a some files, we had our whole screen with small windows everywhere.
Windows 8 has solved it by making it
Now you can see the details of copying files in one window, so no more searching through the floating windows, you can pause some actions, so that you can prioritize copying, and also you can see the progress bar, but with a small graph and extra details. :)
While moving files and pop-ups for replacement of files when conflicts, it used to be a little confusing, of to which files are which, the new way is to select all the files you cant to keep and replaced in a simpler manner.

Fast Boot Times in Windows 8
In Windows 7 the power transitions in Shutdown operation includes restart), used to consume around 50% of the power, 40% while in sleep and about 5% in hibernation mode.
This has been improvised for most of them prefer shutting down the system than keeping the system on sleep or hibernation mode.

HTML5
Quite many of you maybe or may not be aware of the new version of HTML, which allows the web developer to go a bit more into his imaginative modes to create a better websites. Now the moment everyone has Windows8, the next step that would follow is get IE10 installed and see its features. Windows 8 provides plug-in free HTML5 feature that for giving that experience you never had before. That means you wouldnt need anymore plug-in for flash or pdf's to view the content to be more elaborate and simple

Multi Tasking
There is no use of systems and OS if there is no multi tasking feature in it, and Windows 8 has just enhanced it in a better way. Now you can have two apps running and sen on the screen at the same time, with a dividing line in between which can be adjusted to maximize or minimize the screen of the app you want to see more or less.

Customizable Start Screen
We had start buttons in ancient times, now its something new. Windows 8 has come out with tiles on the start screen which you can customize to what you want to do usually, without too much of movement. You can just Drag-&-Drop to customize your tiles on the start screen! Talk about making human more lazy even while using the system

Improvised Task Manager
Not everyone's need, but most of them do play around with Task manager, the 8 version of Windows has come out with more details for you in your task manager, so that you can manage your tasks more optimally.

I can keep going on like this with features after features, but that would never end, and also spoil the surprising discovery of yourself. The developers at Microsoft have worked on well to come out with a better product this time, but only time can tell, how well it will click with users.

DOWNLOAD Windows 8 here : http://www.forumswindows8.com/windows-8-download/

AGNEEPATH - Super Hit !

2012-03-02T18:42:00.000+05:30

Agneepath (Hindi: अग्निपथ; English: Path of Fire) is a 2012 Indian Hindi action thriller film produced by Karan Johar. It is a remake of the 1990 film of the same name and is directed by Johar's former assistant Karan Malhotra. Though publicized as a remake; the film borrows only the basic plot of the original, while making the characters and incidents completely different. The title of the film is taken from a poem of the same name called 'Agneepath' which was penned by Harivansh Rai Bachchan, Amitabh's father, and is recited at the beginning of the movie and creates a thematic link that continues through the movie, particularly in the climax, both literally and metaphorically.

While Hrithik Roshan plays the lead role of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan, Sanjay Dutt plays the role of the main antagonist Kancha Cheena, originally played by Amitabh Bachchan and Danny Denzongpa respectively. The film stars Priyanka Chopra as the female lead. Other members of the cast include Rishi Kapoor playing a newly introduced negative character, Om Puri and Zarina Wahab among others. The award winning character of Krishnan Iyer M.A played by Mithun Chakraborty in the original has been totally done away with. Shooting of the film mostly took place in Diu and Mumbai's film city. Originally slated for release on 20 January, Agneepath was postponed by a week to 26 January 2012, making it a Republic Day release. Upon release, the film broke the highest opening day collections record and became a critical and commercial success.

Critical reception:

The movie opened to highly positive reviews from critics. According to review aggregator Review Gang, professional critics have given the film a rating of 6.5 out of 10
Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama gave the film a score of 4.5 out of 5, and said "Agneepath is an uncomplicated story of revenge, is hard-hitting yet entertaining, dwells on strong emotions and aggressive and forceful action, yet is dissimilar from the original. ... It is a fitting tribute to the masterwork." Subhash K.Jha of IANS gave it 4 out of 5 stars, pointing "Every component of the film falls into place, with a resounding thump. Agneepath is brilliant in its brutality. It's a riveting and hectic homage to the spirit of the cinema when revenge reigned supreme. And content was King. This new Agneepath takes us back to the era when there was no computer or cellphones. And communication with the audience was immediate and electrifying." Kaveree Bamzai of India Today rated the movie 4 out of 5, noting "Melodramatic, choir-inducing sentiment, ecstatic.Agneepath is that rare mainstream movie written well." Aniruddha Guha of DNA India gave the film 3.5 out of 5, reviewing "An adaptation rather than a remake, the film assumes a life of its own once the central plot has been established... the film then charts a journey of his own." Piyali Dasgupta of NDTV gave it 3.5 out of 5, stating "Watch this film because this one is unadulterated Bollywood entertainment.Daily Bhaskar gave the film 3.5 out of 5 stars, adding "On the whole, Agneepath totally rests on star power which will lure the cine-goers to halls but how far will it impress them remains to be seen."The Times of India too gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, and said, "Try to wipe out the movie's earlier version from your mind. You might find it more enjoyable."
Sukanya Varma of Rediff gave it 3 out of 5, commenting "Agneepath, less of a remake, more of a tribute. The makers of Agneepath should have just called it Dharmapath."Kunal Guha of Yahoo.com gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars, saying that " The biggest dilemma of remaking a movie is how much to retain and what to retain. If the new story takes violent shifts, you lose the audience who came to revisit the original. If you photocopy scene-by-scene, you risk failing to connect with the audience who is accustomed to present sensibilities. The only safe bet: a ‘khichdi’ of the past and the present, like this one."Mansha Rastogi of Nowrunning gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars, writing that "Much against some flaws, Agneepath deserves to be lauded for performances and should be encouraged for a very convincing remake to a cult classic.Mayank Shekhar of Hindustan Times gave the movie 3 out of 5 stars remarking "This is the kind of genuine theatre experience, now getting rare, which remains most precious in the life of a film-goer. Reason can take over later. I had a ball!" Sonia Chopra of Sify gave it 3 out of 5, mentioning "Debut director Karan Malhotra shows great promise in making the film visually arresting and maintaining the consistency of performances. But remaking a cult film means you have big shoes to fill. If you’re a loyalist of the Late Mukul Anand’s Agneepath, you’re likely to have reservations with this one. But if you leave the comparisons aside and are willing to forgive the faults, Agneepath is worth a watch essentially to savor Hrithik’s performance."^[28] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN gave the Agneepath 3 out of 5, said "It is in the end, an old-fashioned revenge drama treated in that melodramatic, over-the-top style. You're not likely to be bored by the intense action and the solid performances, but prepare to be exhausted by just how long this film plays on."

Box Office:

India-

Agneepath collected 21.75 crore (US$4.79 million) on the opening day, breaking the record of the first day collections of Bodyguard. The film also set new circuit records in Mumbai, CP Berar, Nizam, and Mysore. Agneepath grossed 62.11 crore (US$13.66 million) nett over its extended four-day weekend.
The film's collections held very well on Monday and it netted around 7.50 crore (US$1.65 million), taking its five-day total to 69.50 crore (US$15.29 million) nett.^[32] It further did well and grossed 6.50 crore (US$1.43 million) nett on Tuesday and another 5.00 crore (US$1.1 million) nett on Wednesday. In doing so, Agneepath brought its first week total to 85.88 crore (US$18.89 million) nett. The film collected 23.12 crore (US$5.09 million) on its second week thus taking its 2 weeks total to 109 crore (US$23.98 million) nett. The film collected 7.59 Crore nett in its third week, taking it's three week nett colletions to 116.59 crore (US$25.65 million). Agneepath collected 2.61 crore (US$574,200) in it's fourth week, taking it's four week nett collections to 119.20 crore (US$26.22 million). It was declared a "Super Hit" by Box Office India

Overseas-

After a successful opening in the domestic market, Agneepath made 16.5 crore (US$3.63 million) in its four day weekend overseas. The film recorded the 12th largest opening overseas and was marginally behind the other Hrithik Roshan starrer, Dhoom 2.By the end of its second weekend the film managed to collect 26 crore (US$5.72 million).

MEFA Important Questions

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Most Important Questions for Final Exam, MEFA (Unit Wise)

UNIT-I

Define Managerial Economics. Explain its Nature And Scope.
Discuss the importance of Managerial Economics in decision making.
What is Managerial Economics? Explain its focus areas.
Point out the importance of Managerial Economics in decision making.
Explain the role of a Managerial Economist in a Business Firm.
Define ‘Demand’ and explain the factors that influence the demand of a product.
State the ‘Law of Demand’. What are the various factors that determine the demand for a Mobile Phone?
Explain the various factors that influence the demand for computer.

UNIT-II

What is meant by ‘Elasticity of Demand’? How do you measure it? (very Imp)
What is cross Elasticity of Demand? Explain

Explain the concept of Cross Elasticity of Demand. Illustrate your answer with

Examples.

Why does the Law of Diminishing Returns operate? Explain with the help of assumed data and also represent in a diagram.
What are the needs for Demand Forecasting? Explain the various steps involved in demand forecasting.
What are the possible approaches to forecasting demand for new products? Illustrate all the methods of Demand Forecasting.
One problem from time series Method.

UNIT-III

Define production Function. Discuss in detail the different types of production functions.

Explain the following with reference to production function

Marginal Rate of Technical Substitution(MRTS)
Variable Proportions of Factors.

Define ‘Cost’. How are costs classified? Explain any five important cost concepts useful for managerial decisions.
Discuss the role and importance of cost analysis in managerial decisions.

a) State and explain Break-Even analysis and explain its importance.

b) What are its limitations? Use suitable diagrams.

You are required to calculate.

i) Margin of Safety

ii) Total sales

iii) Variable cost from the following figures;

Fixed costs Rs. 12, 000

Profit Rs. 1, 000

Break-Even Sales Rs.60, 000

a) The information about Raj and Co., are given below.

i) Profit-Volume Ratio (P/V Ratio) is 20%

ii) Fixed costs Rs. 36000

iii) Selling price per Unit Rs. 150

b) Calculate:

i) BEP (in Rs.)

ii) BEP (in Units)

iii) Variable Cost per Unit

iv) Selling Price per Unit

A company reported the following results for two periods.

Period	Sales	Profit
I	Rs.20,00,000	Rs.2,00,000
II	Rs.25,00,000	Rs.3,00,000

Ascertain the BEP, P/V Ratio, Fixed cost and Margin of Safety.

Sales are Rs. 1, 10,000 Yielding a profit of Rs. 4,000 in period-I; Sales are

Rs. 1, 50,000 with a profit of Rs. 12,000 in period-II. Determine BEP and Fixed

Cost.

The P/V Ratio of Matrix Books Ltd is 40% and the Margin of safety is 30%. You are required to work out the BEP and Net Profit, if the Sales Volume is Rs.14,000
A Company prepares a budget to produce 3, 00,000 Units, with fixed costs as Rs. 15, 00,000 and average variable cost of Rs.10 per unit. The selling price is to Yield 20% profit on Cost. You are required to calculate

a) P/V Ratio

b) BEP in Rs and in Units.

You are given the following information about two companies in 2000

Particulars	Company A	Company B
Sales	Rs.50,00,000	Rs.50,00,000
Fixed Expenses	Rs.12,00,000	Rs.17,00,000
Variable Expenses	Rs.35,00,000	Rs.30,00,000

You are required to Calculate (For Both Companies)

a) BEP (in Rs.)

b) P/V Ratio

c) Margin of safety

UNIT-IV

a) Define Market and explain how markets are classified?

b) What are the important features in Market structure?

a) What is perfect competition? What are its features?

b) How is market price determined under conditions of Perfect Market

Competition?

a) Explain in detail, the important features of perfect competition

b) How can a competitor attain equation position under conditions of perfect

competition?

a) Explain the features of Monopoly.

b) How can a Monopolist attain equilibrium position under conditions of

monopoly?

What are the features of Monopolistic Competition? How can a firm attain equilibrium position?
Compare and contrast between Perfect competition and Monopoly.
a) What are the causes for the emergence of Monopoly?

b) How is the equilibrium position attained by a monopolist under varying cost

Conditions?

What do you understand by ‘price discrimination’ and on what basis price can be discriminated?

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UNIT-V

a) What are the different types of Business organizations?

b) What are the features of Sole trading form of Organization?

a) What are the characteristics of a Business Unit?

b) What are the characteristic features of a sole trader form of organization?

a) What are the salient features Partnership firm

b) Explain Different kinds of partners.

c) What are the advantages and limitations of partnership firm?

a) What do you mean by Joint Stock Company? What are the salient features?

b) Describe the advantages and disadvantages of Joint Stock Companies?

a) Analyses the Formation of Joint Stock Company?

b) What are the different types of companies?

Distinguish between the Joint Stock Company and Partnership.
What are the objectives behind starting public sector enterprises in the country? To what extent have they fulfilled these objectives?
Analyse the problems of the public sector enterprises and suggest remedial measures for their improvement.

UNIT-VI

What are the components of Working capital? Explain each of them.
a) What is the important of capital?

b) What factors determine the working capital requirements of company?

a) Describe the institutions providing long term finances.

b) What are the different market situations in imperfect competition?

a) What is the importance of Capital budgeting?

b) How do the discounting models differ from non-discounting models?

Explain the right procedure for Capital Budgeting decision

What are the merits and limitations of Pay Back Period? How does Discounting approach overcome the limitations of Pay back method?

What do you understand by time value of money? How is it helpful in Capital Budgeting?
Examine the following three proposals and evaluate them based on

a) PBP Method

b) ARR Method. (ARR on original Investment)

Initial Investment is Rs.10, 00,000/- each for all the three projects.

Year	Cash inflows (Rs.)
Year	Project-A	Project-B	Project-B
1.	5,00,000	6,00,000	2,00,000
2.	5,00,000	2,00,000	2,00,000
3.	2,00,000	2,00,000	6,00,000
4.	-------	3,00,000	4,00,000

Determine the Pay Back Period for the information given below

a) The project cost is Rs. 20,000

b) The life of the project is 5 years

c) The cash flows for the 5 years are Rs.10,000, Rs.12,000; Rs.13,000; Rs.11,000; and Rs. 10,000 respectively and

d) Tax rate is 20%

Calculate the Net present value (NPV) of the two projects X and Y. Suggest which of the two projects should be accepted assuming a discount rate of 10%

Item	Project-A	Project-B
Initial Investment	Rs. 80,000	Rs. 1,20,000
Life Period	5 Years	5 Years
Scrap Value	Rs.4,000	Rs.8,000
(Annual Cash Inflows)	(CFAT)	(CFAT)
Year: 1	Rs.24,000	Rs.70,000
,, 2	Rs.36,000	Rs.50,000
,, 3	Rs.14,000	Rs.24,000
,, 4	Rs.10,000	Rs.8,000
,, 5	Rs.8,000	Rs.8,000

A Company has at hand two proposals for consideration. The cost of the proposals in both the cases is Rs. 5, 00,000 each. A discount factor of 12% may be used to evaluate the proposals. Cash inflows after taxes are as under.

Year	Proposals X(Rs.)	Proposals Y(Rs.)
1	1,50,000	50,000
2	2,00,000	1,50,000
3	2,50,000	2,00,000
4	1,50,000	3,00,000
5	1,00,000	2,00,000

Which one will you recommend under NPV method?

Conceder the case of the company with the following two investment alternatives each costing Rs.9 lakhs. The details of the cash inflows;

Year	Rs. in Lakhs
Year	Project-1	Project-2
1	3	6
2	5	4
3	6	3

The cost of capital is 10% per year. Which project will you choose under

NPV method?

The following are the details pertaining to a company which is considering to acquire a fixed asset:

Project A: Cost of the proposal: Rs.42, 000, Life 5 years, Average after Tax

Cash inflow Rs.14000. (constant)

Project B: Cost of the proposal Rs.45000, Life 5 years

Annual cash inflows 1^st year Rs. 28,000, 2^nd year Rs.12, 000, 3^rd year

Rs.10, 000 4th Rs.10, 000 and 5^th year Rs. 10,000. Determine IRR. Which project

do you recommend?

Mahesh Enterprises is considering of purchasing a CNC Machine. The following are the earnings after tax from the two alternative proposals under consideration each costing Rs. 8, 00,000. Select the better one, if the company wishes to operate at 10% rate of return.

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Proposal I	80000	240000	320000	480000	320000
Proposal II	240000	320000	400000	240000	160000
Present value of Re @ 10%	0.909	0.826	0.751	0.683	0.620

UNIT-VII

Give a brief account on the important records of Accounting under Double Entry System and discuss briefly the scope of each?

Explain the purpose of preparing the following accounts/statements and also elaborate the various items that appear in each of them.

a) Trading Account

b) Profit & Loss Account

c) Balance Sheet

Explain the following concepts and illustrate their treatment with imaginary data.

a) Depreciation

b) Prepaid expenses

c) Reserve for bad and Doubtful debts

d) Income received in advance

Explain the following adjustments and illustrate suitably with assumed data.

a) Closing stock

b) Outstanding expenses

c) Prepaid Income

d) Bad debts

(a) Define the concepts ‘Accounting’, Financial Accounting and Accounting System’.

(b) Explain the main objectives of Accounting and its important functions.

What is three columnar cash book? What is Contra Entry? Illustrate
What do you understand by Double Entry Book Keeping? What are its advantages?

What is Trial Balance? Why it is prepared?
What are the different Concepts and Conventions of Financial Accounting?

Illustration: I

Journalize the following transactions and prepare a cash ledger.

1. Ram invests Rs. 10, 000 in cash.

2. He bought goods worth Rs. 2000 from shyam.

3. He bought a machine for Rs. 5000 from Lakshman on account.

4. He paid to Lakshman Rs. 2000

5. He sold goods for cash Rs.3000

6. He sold goods to A on account Rs. 4000

7. He paid to Shyam Rs. 1000

8. He received amount from A Rs. 2000

Illustration II

Journalize the following transactions and post them into Ledgers

Jan 1. Commenced business with a capital of Rs. 10000

,, 2. Bought Furniture for cash Rs. 3000

,, 3. Bought goods for cash from ‘B’ Rs. 500

,, 4. Sold goods for cash to A Rs. 1000

,, 5. Purchased goods from C on credit Rs.2000

,, 6. Goods sold to D on credit Rs. 1500

,, 8. Bought machinery for Rs. 3000 paying Cash

,, 12. Paid trade expenses Rs. 50

,, 18. Paid for Advertising to Apple Advertising Ltd. Rs. 1000

,, 19. Cash deposited into bank Rs. 500

,, 20. Received interest Rs. 500

,, 24. Paid insurance premium Rs. 200

,, 30. Paid rent Rs. 500

,, 30. Paid salary to P Rs.1000

Illustration-III

During January 2003 Narayan transacted the following business.

Date	Transactions	Amount
2003 Jan.1 ,, 2 ,, 3 ,, 4 ,, 5 ,, 6 ,, 7 ,, 8 ,, 9 ,, 10 ,, 11 ,, 12	Commenced business with cash Purchased goods on credit from Shyam Received goods from Murthy as advance for goods ordered by him Paid Wages Goods returned to shyam Goods sold to Kamal Goods returned by Kamal Paid into Bank Goods sold for Cash Bought goods for cash Paid salaries Withdrew cash for personal use	40000 30000 3000 500 200 10000 500 500 750 1000. 700 1000

Journalize the above transactions and prepare cash Account

Illustration- IV

Record the following transactions in the suitable form of Cash book

2004 Jan 1	Started business with cash	20000
2	Paid for purchases of Machinery from M/s Ram and Co	3000
3	Paid insurance premium	200
5	Paid rent for the month of Dec 2003	500
8	Paid cash for purchase of goods	3000
10	Sold goods for cash	4000
12	Drew cash for personal use	200
14	Paid to Arun Rs.400 for full settlement of Rs.500
15	Received Cash from Karuna Rs. 1000 in full settlement of Rs. 1050

Also prepare Cash Account

Illustration V:

From the following list of balances prepare a Trial Balance as on 30-6-2003

		Rs.			Rs.
i	Opening Stock	1800	xiii	Plant	750
ii	Wages	1000	xiv	Machinery tools	180
iii	Sales	12000	xv	Lighting	230
iv	Bank loan	440	xvi	Creditors	800
v	Coal coke	300	xvii	Capital	4000
vi	Purchases	7500	xviii	Misc. receipts	60
vii	Repairs	200	xix	Office salaries	250
viii	Carriage	150	xx	Office furniture	60
ix	Income tax	150	xxi	Patents	100
x	Debtors	2000	xxii	Goodwill	1500
xi	Leasehold premises	600	xxiii	Cash at bank	510
xii	Cash in hand	20

Illustration VI

Prepare a Trial Balance from the following Data for the year 2003.

	Rs.		Rs.
Freehold property	10800	Discount received	150
Capital	40000	Returns inwards	1590
Returns outwards	2520	Office expenses	5100
Sales	80410	Bad debts	1310
Purchases	67350	Carriage outwards(sales exp)	1590
Depreciation on furniture	1200	Carriage inwards	1450
Insurance	3300	Salaries	4950
Opening stock	14360	Book debts	11070
Creditors for expenses	400	Cash at bank	2610
Creditors	4700

Illustration: VII

The following is the Trial Balance of Abhiram, was prepared on 31^st March 2006. Prepare Trading and Profit& Loss Account and Balance Sheet.

	Debit Rs.	Credit Rs.
Capital	------	22000
Opening stock	10000	------
Debtors and Creditors	8000	12000
Machinery	20000	-------
Cash at Bank	2000	-------
Bank overdraft	------	14000
Sales returns and Purchases returns	4000	8000
Trade expenses	12000	-------
Purchases and Sales	26000	44000
Wages	10000	-------
Salaries	12000	-------
Bills payable	-------	10600
Bank deposits	6600	-------
TOTAL	110600	110600

Closing Stock was valued at Rs.60, 000

Illustration VIII

Prepare Trading and Profit &Loss A/C for the year ended 31.12.2001 and a Balance Sheet as on that date from the following Trial Balance.

	Dr, Rs.	Cr, Rs.
Furniture	6500
Plant and machinery	60000
Buildings	75000
Capital		125000
Bad debts	1750
Reserve for bad debts		3000
Sundry debtors	40000
Sundry creditors		24000
Stock(1.1.2001)	34600
Purchases	54750
Sales		154500
Bank over draft		28500
Sales returns	2000
Purchase returns		1250
Advertising	4500
Interest	1180
Commission received		3750
Cash in hand	6500
Salaries	33000
General expenses	7820
Car expenses	9000
Taxes and insurance	3500
	340000	340000

Closing stock valued at Rs. 50000

Illustration VIII

The following figures have been extracted from the records of Fancy Stores a proprietary concern as on 31.12.2003.

	Rs.		Rs.
Furniture	15000	Insurance	6000
Capital A/C	54000	Rent	22000
Cash in hand	3000	Sundry debtors	60000
Opening stock	50000	Sales	600000
Fixed deposits	134600	Advertisement	10000
Drawings	5000	Postages and telephone	3400
Provision for bad debts	3000	Bad debts	2000
Cash at Bank	10000	Printing and stationary	9000
Purchases	300000	General charges	13000
Salaries	19000	Sundry creditors	40000
Carriage inwards	41000	Deposit from customers	6000

Prepare Trading, Profit and loss account and Balance sheet after taking into consideration the following information.

a) Closing stock as on 31^st March was Rs. 10000.

b) Salary of Rs. 2000 is yet to be paid to an employee.

Illustration IX

Prepare Trading and Profit &Loss A/C for the year ended 31.12.2001 and a Balance Sheet as on that date from the following Trial Balance.

	Debit Rs.	Credit Rs.
Purchases	45000
Debtors	60000
Interest earned		1200
Salaries	9000
Sales		96300
Purchase returns		1500
Wages	6000
Rent	4500
Sales returns	3000
Bad debts return off	2100
Creditors		36600
Capital		31800
Drawings	7200
Printing and stationary	2400
Insurance	3600
Opening stock	15000
Office expenses	3600
Furniture and fittings	6000
GRAND TOTAL	167400	167400

Adjust the following

a) Closing stock Rs.20000

b) Write off furniture @ 15% per annum.

UNIT-VIII

Explain the meaning of the ‘Analysis of Financial Statements’. Discuss briefly the different type of analysis.
Discuss the importance of Ratio Analysis for inter firm and intra-firm comparison, including circumstances responsible for its limitations, if any.

How are ratios classified for the purpose of financial analysis? With assumed data, illustrate any two types of ratios under each category?

Write a brief note on the importance of ratio analysis to different category of users.
As a financial analyst, what precautions would you take while interpreting ratios meaningfully?

What are the limitations of Ratio Analysis? Does ratio analysis really measure the financial performance of a company?

following is the Profit and Loss account and Balance Sheet of Jai Hind Ltd. Calculate the following ratios:

a) Gross Profit Ratio

b) Current Ratio

c) Quick ratio

Profit and Loss Account

Particulars	Rs.	Particulars	Rs.
To Opening Stock of Finished goods Raw materials To Purchase of raw material To Manufacturing Expenses To Administration Expenses To Selling& Distribution Exp To Loss on sale of Plant To Interest on Debentures To Net Profit	100000 50000 300000 100000 50000 50000 55000 10000 385000	By Sales By Closing Stock: Raw Material Finished goods By Profit on sale of shares	800000 150000 100000 50000
	1100000		1100000

Balance Sheet

Liabilities	Rs.	Assets	Rs.
Share Capital: Equity Share Capital Preference share Capital Reserves Debentures Sundry creditors Bills payable	100000 100000 100000 200000 100000 50000	Fixed Assets Stock of Raw Materials Stock of finished goods Sundry Debtors Bank balance	250000 150000 100000 100000 50000
	650000		650000

a) From the following information, calculate

i. Debt-Equity ratio

ii. Current ratio

	Rs.		Rs.
Debentures	1,40,000	Bank balance	30,000
Long term Loans	70,000	Sundry Debtors	70,000
General reserve	40,000
Creditors	66,000
Bills payable	14,000
Share capital	1,20,000

b) Calculate interest coverage ratio from the following information

	Rs.
Net profit after deducting interest and taxes	6,00,000
12% Debentures of the face value of	15,00,000
Amount provided towards taxation	1,20,000

Compute the following ratios.

a) Calculate Earnings per share

	Rs.
Net profit before preferential dividend	1,15,000
Equity share capital (40,000 shares of Rs.100 each)	4,00,000
12½% Preference share capital	2,00,000

b) Calculate Debtors Turnover Ratio

Total sales for the year	Rs.1,75,000
Cash sales 25% of total sales	Rs
Sales returns out of credit sales	Rs. 10,000
Sundry Debtors-Opening balance	Rs. 8,000
Sundry Debtors-Closing balance	Rs.12,000

c) Calculate interest coverage ratio

	Rs.
Net profit after deducting interest and taxes	6,00,000
12% Debentures of the face value of	15,00,000
Amount provided towards taxation	1,20,000

From the information given below calculate:

a) Inventory turnover ratio (Stock)

b) Receivables Turnover ratio (Debtors)

	(Amount in Lakhs of Rs.)
Sales (100% credit)	42.00
Opening stock	6.00
Closing stock	7.00
Sales returns	3.00
Opening Balance of Sundry debtors	6.00
Closing Balance of Sundry debtors	4.00
Opening Balance of Bills Receivables	3.00
Closing Balance of Bills Receivables	5.00
Gross profit= 30% of Sales

From the following extract of a balance sheet of an Airlines company calculate the debt equity ratio and interest coverage ratio. Given that the Debt-Equity ratio is in the range of 10:1, how do you interpret this ratio?

50,000, 10% Preference shares of Rs. 100 each

2, 00,000 equity shares of Rs. 10 each

10%, 30,000 Debentures of Rs. 100 each

Net profit during the year was Rs. 10, 00,000

The following are the extracts from the financial statements of Blue and Red Ltd.; as on 31^st March 2001 and 2002 respectively.

31. March 2001 31. March 2002

Rs. Rs.

Stock 10,000 25,000

Debtors 20,000 20,000

Bills Receivables 10,000 5,000

Cash in Hand 18,000 15,000

Bills payable 15,000 20,000

Bank overdraft 2,000

9% Debentures 5, 00,000 5, 00,000

Sales for the year 3, 50,000 3, 00,000

Gross profit 70,000 50,000

Compute for both the years the following:

(a) Current Ratio

(b) Acid Ratio

Following is the Balance Sheet of XYZ company as on 31^st Dec 2000

Liabilities	Rs.	Assets	Rs.
Equity share capital Capital Reserve 8% loan on Mortgage Trade Creditors Bank overdraft	20,000 10,000 16,000 8,000 6,000	Goodwill Fixed assets Stocks Debtors Investments Cash in hand	12,000 28,000 6,000 6,000 2,000 6,000
	60,000		60,000

Sales amounted to Rs. 1, 20,000. Calculate Ratios for

(a) Testing liquidity, and

(b) Solvency of the Company.

a) ABC Ltd has the following information:

Cash = Rs.4, 000 Debtors= Rs.4, 000

Inventory = Rs.24, 000 Current Liabilities = Rs.16, 000

Determine the current ratio and acid-test ratio.

b) A company has sold products worth Rs.6, 00,000 with a gross profit margin of

20%. The inventory at the beginning of the year is Rs.30, 000 and at the end of

the year is Rs. 50,000. Determine the inventory turnover ratio and inventory

holding Period.

Happy Engineers Day

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September 15 is celebrated every year in India as Engineer's Day to commemorate the birthday of the legendary engineer Sir M. Visvesvaraya (1861-1962).
HAPPY ENGINEERS DAY

Internationally recognised for his genius in harnessing water resources, he was responsible for successful design and construction of several river dams, bridges and implementing irrigation and drinking water schemes all over India.
He served as the dewan of Mysore State and was considered to be the architect of the all-round development of Karnataka.
Bharat Ratna Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya also known as Sir MV;
(15 September 1860 – 14 April 1962) was a notable Indian engineer, scholar, statesman and the Diwan of Mysore during 1912 to 1919.
He was a recipient of the Indian Republic's highest honour, the Bharat Ratna, in 1955.
He was knighted as a Commander of the Indian Empire by King George V for his myriad contributions to the public good. Every year, 15 September is celebrated as Engineer's Day in India in his memory.
He is held in high regard as the first and pre-eminent engineer of India.
He was the chief designer of the flood protection system for the city of Hyderabad.

Wikipedia : Sir Visvesvaraya

I take the vision which comes from dreams
and apply the magic of science and mathematics,
adding the heritage of my profession
and my knowledge of nature's materials
to create a design.

I organize the efforts and skills of my fellow workers
employing the capital of the thrifty
and the products of many industries,
and together we work toward our goal
undaunted by hazards and obstacles.

And when we have completed our task
all can see
that the dreams and plans have materialized
for the comfort and welfare of all.

I am an Engineer
I serve mankind
by making dreams come true.
- Anon

Ra.One

2011-09-04T10:18:00.000+05:30

Ra.One (Hindi: रा.वन) is an upcoming 2011 Hindi science-fiction superhero film directed by Anubhav Sinha, and starring Shahrukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in the lead roles. It also stars Shahana Goswami, Dilip Tahil and Chinese-American actor Tom Wu in supporting roles. The film is produced under Khan's production company Red Chillies Entertainment.Originally scheduled to release in the summer of 2011, the release of Ra.Onewas pushed back due to extensive post-production work involving special effects and its 3Dconversion, and is now set for release during the Diwali weekend of October 26, 2011 in both 2D and 3D formats.

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Akon sings ''Chammak Challo for Ra.One''
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facebook recently introduced the new Facebook chat where people see a fixed number of online and offline friends and people can not scroll down to see more of their online friends. This new Facebook chat is a turn off for many users and it has been the worst update in Facebook so far.
Many of my friends were frustrated with this update and they were looking for a solution of this problem, I was looking for the same and finally I was able to find one.
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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara - Review

2011-07-15T16:21:00.000+05:30

Aisi Film Milegi Na Dobara.............

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara celebrates friendship like never before.

'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara' remains true to its narrative and is as much unadulterated as the fun the three boys have, indulging in untried adventure sports.

The film has 3 stars in their own right yet it employs them as actors over heroes. There are no heroic entries, stylized background score or larger than life action. The entire film is shot in virgin locations of Spain, yet the beauty of the picturesque country is used only as a catalyst and not as a gimmick in this road flick. And though the film has characters like a possessive girlfriend, a flirtatious friend, an illegitimate father and immense scope for melodrama, it remains subtle and lighthearted throughout. Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara remains true to its narrative and is as much unadulterated as the fun the three boys have, indulging in untried adventure sports.

Kabir (Abhay Deol) is engaged to Natasha (Kalki Koechlin) and wants to go on a bachelor trip with his two childhood friends before getting married. They had a pact regarding the trip that each one gets to do one adventure sport of his choice and the other two have to join in the act, whether they like or not. Imran (Farhan Akhtar) has an additional agenda to be on the trip – to find his biological father about whom he has lately discovered. Arjun (Hrithik Roshan) is a workaholic financial trader who wants to earn enough and early for retirement at 40.

As they initiate an adventurous road trip across Spain, they try their hands on everything from deep-sea diving, sky-diving to running with the bulls. And en route they liberate themselves from all the bindings of world.

It's ironical that it took female minds to come up with, perhaps, what one can call the most authentic film on boy-bonding since Dil Chahta Hai or 3 Idiots . Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's writing is simple, straightforward, well-etched and character-driven. The narrative doesn't waste much time to initiate the road trip and works towards individual character conflicts amidst the strategically placed adventure sport episodes. And while the adventure is convincingly captured, it never overpowers the basic essence of human drama in the film.

The credible camaraderie between the three male leads is what makes you relate to the film effortlessly. Their bonding is never sugary sweet of the yeh-dosti-hum-nahi-todenge types and they do have their share of hiccups, which makes it more real and believable. For instance Imran and Arjun share cold vibes over a common fling they had years back. Yet it never gets malicious and their tendency to stick together makes it charming and assures a smile on your face throughout. Even cinematically, the screen-space amongst the three is perfectly poised with no character (or actor) attempting to overshadow the other at any occasion.

Another beauty of the narrative is that it never delves deep into the past of any of the protagonists. Like Arjun has had a failed relationship and Imran is in search of his father who abandoned him before birth. But none of the conflicts are touched upon through detailed flashback accounts, yet the impact is never diluted. The same applies for Imran and Arjun's initial apathetic chemistry resulting from their past state of 'affairs', which isn't probed beyond a menial mention. Moreover Zoya Akhtar's ability to introduce humour even in the most unlikely serious situations like when the trio get into a squabble or are behind bars is absolutely commendable.

Each of the adventure sport from deep-sea diving, sky-diving to running with the bulls and even the Tomatina festival is filmed to realistic and riveting effect, giving a factual feel of the escapade. The sky-diving segment takes the cake though, for the detail and depth in which it is picturized, making the audience literally experience every moment of the adventure. Though one might have witnessed similar feats on Discovery documentaries, what sets it apart in the film is the exhilarating emotion that the viewer gets to see and feel through the protagonists.

The pace does drop at times, but since it's never designed as a hardcore adventure flick, it never bothers you. Also the runtime is long but the film never drags. Like Zoya's Luck By Chance , even here the end comes somewhat abrupt by Bollywood standards, yet helps cutting the compulsions of a high-voltage dramatic climax. Cinematographer Carlos Catalan amazingly captures the beauty of the foreign lands and alien adventures giving a surreal feel to the film. Farhan Akhtar adds a slice-of-life freshness to the dialogues though his monologues get verbose at times. Anand Subaya's editing is crisp and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's music befits the film.

All the three male leads play their part to perfection. Hrithik Roshan, back with his Greek God looks, is charming not just in his looks but in his natural act as well. Farhan Akhtar shows a refreshing flair for comedy and has impeccable comic timing. Also he's wonderful in the poignant scene where he confronts his father. Abhay Deol is commendable as the one who initiates the trip, mediates between his friends and is confused about his own love-life. Katrina Kaif is delightful in her part. Kalki Koechlin is excellent in her bitchy role of a possessive girlfriend. Naseeruddin Shah is impressive in his cameo.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara celebrates friendship like never before. Do not miss. Aisi film milegi na dobara...

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2011-07-14T19:42:00.000+05:30

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http://www.ziddu.com/download/15554261/B.TechAutomibileEngineering-IIYEAR.R10Students.pdf.html

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¶ B.Tech Academic Regulations R10 :

http://forum.jntuworld.com/showthread.php?5381-R10-Academic-Regulations-For-B.Tech-From-2010-2011

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Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

2011-07-05T13:28:00.000+05:30

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

ZNMD is an upcoming Hindi film, directed by Zoya Akhtar and produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani of Excel Entertainment. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol and Farhan Akhtar. The female roles are played by Kalki Koechlin and Katrina Kaif where the latter is said to be paired with Hrithik Roshan.The music is composed by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The film is a male bonding road story about three friends. Shooting took place at various locations such as Spain,Egypt and India.

Cast :

Hrithik Roshan as Arjun
Farhan Akhtar as Imraan
Abhay Deol as Kabir
Katrina Kaif as Laila
Kalki Koechlin as Natasha
Ariadna Cabrol as Nuria
Naseeruddin Shah.

Storyline :

Kabir has just met Natasha. 6 months later they are engaged. He wants to go on an extended bachelor party to Spain. A 3 week road trip with Imraan and Arjun - his 2 best friends since school. The only problem is Arjun is tied up with work. After much emotional blackmail and cajoling the boys set off on a journey they were meant to take 4 years ago. A fantasy holiday they had planned to take after college but never happened. A road trip where each one gets to do the ultimate sport of his choice and the other 2 just have to do it with him. Kabir, Imraan and Arjun meet up in Barcelona and set off on an adventure.

The principal shooting took place at Barcelona, Pamplona, Bunyol, Andalucia in Spain, Egypt and in Mumbai, India.

The La Tomatina festival of Spain was re-created for the shoot of the song Ik Junoon. It was shot in Bunyol, Valencia, Spain. Almost 16 tons on tomatoes were used for the shoot and they were flown in from Portugal.

with Hrithik in the lead as Arjun and his pairing up with Katrina for the first time will make ZNMD a blockbuster...

Release date :- July 15th , 2011.

Worth Waiting...

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2011-07-02T02:37:00.002+05:30

◄◄◄REVIEW OF 'DELHI BELLY' ►►►

For Imran, Vir and Kunaal, it is a dirty life out there. The kind where people are not judged by their clothes, cockroaches feast on pizzas when the 'maalik' is away and men use orange juice to clean themselves up when there isn't any water around. Of course miracles do happen with Imran finding a hot girlfriend in Shenaz Treasury (cute and loveable) and another hot colleague in Poorna Jagannath (smart and desirable). So while the boy doesn't even get half a chance to decide between the two, a crazy day in his life makes it all upside down for him.

Result? A damaged car that had been gifted to him just hours ago by his future father-in-law, a face battered by a dozen odd blows, a damaged roof with a dancer's foot dangling from the top, a run in with gangsters indulging in 'heeron ki smuggling' with Russians, a broken engagement, few bottles of beer and last but not the least, a bag containing Rs. One crore. Well, almost!

In a crazy encounter that results in the aforementioned situations that are as unbelievable they get, Abhinay actually manages to make it all believable courtesy the fast paced narrative that doesn't allow a single moment to think. So while I am penning this review, there are questions that do come to my mind eventually. 'What was the significance of that 'laash' found on road?' 'What exactly did Kunaal's upset belly add on to the film's plot other than getting some humour on screen which actually became a put off when served in excess?' 'What really was the stress point in Imran-Shenaz relationship?' etc. etc.

However in the bigger scheme of things with all the fun on screen, what with Imran taking a straight faced approach, Kunaal being colourful all around and Vir unable to comprehend why is he actually being hung from the roof through a neck tie, there is a lot in 'Delhi Belly' that actually makes one laugh out loud in at least a dozen odd points in the film. And the one who actually provides maximum fun is the oldest of the lot, Vijay Raaz, who has now cemented his place in the industry as a villain who gets some of the best lines.

Of course this also means that there are expletives in abundance, both in English as well as Hindi. Also, when Poorana gets on Imran's top, rest assured the after effects are not just felt by the man but also seen by the audience. And then of course there are all the 'belly' moments which, frankly, turn out to be much to digest. Pun intended. Moreover, for all the talks of the film being in the same genre as 'Lock Stock....', smarter edit cuts on the same lines would have only made the film further engaging.

However leave aside this fact and 'Delhi Belly' turns out to be a 100 minutes joy ride which is also made special due to songs that play in the background at the right time and the right scene. So while 'Bhaag DK Bose' is the pick of the lot as it comes at the all important chase sequence, there is also a certain subtlety in the placement of 'Nakadwaale Khisko'. The end credit title sequence 'I Hate You, I Love You' is of course like the cherry on the cake but my personal favourite is 'Switty Switty' that captures the road rage flavour of the city of Delhi just right.

'Delhi Belly' actually mad me remember the masala films from the 70s/ There was one element that was almost common to most of them - 'heeron ki smuggling'. There was 'maal' which used to be unloaded on the 'docks', there was a currency note that was torn into half with both parties having a piece of it, there was police, there were bad boys and then there were not too good boys. Together it all came together to make one 'masala' affair that by and large kept the audience happy as long as there was some 'dhishoom dhishoom' and win-win situation for all.

Circa 2011 and there isn't much 'dhishoom dhishoom' in the comical drama here. But yes, there is a definitely a homage to the cinema which has gone by with a common element being, as you must have guessed it by now, ton loads of diamonds. And they are no mean diamonds. There are 30 of them, each of them worth 3 lakhs, though as it turns out later, they are worth 6 lakhs each. But then how, why and where does that indeed happen, one has to check out 'Delhi Belly' which is easily the most riotous of the flicks that have hit the screens this year.

Rating : 4.5/5

source : Indiaglitz

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