Random Thoughts

The year that was

2011-11-09T14:25:00.003+05:30

A lot has changed in my life and thankfully the changes are good. While life took a sharp turn when I made a move to the city of dreams (Mumbai) in May, I can feel the changes that have happened to me as a person. I have gone from being a nagging "nothing's happening" kind of a person to someone who can take charge and change things she doesn't like. 2011 has been a fabulous year for me.

Feeling closer to Her

2011-04-18T23:28:00.002+05:30

Within the walls of the fake world I live in, I feel closer to God, thinking about the massive puzzle She has created to keep humans away from Her creations. I won't let that work on me Mother! I know what She wants. She wants us to confuse our paths and seek validation from other humans while She protects her real creations- the World, nature, animals, the humble plants and insects who do

Dhoni New Look: Dhoni Bald

2011-04-04T04:43:00.002+05:30

Dhoni bald! I have very little words to say about the Dhoni new look. So it's just a lineup of pics that I loved. Dhoni Bald Dhoni New Look Dhoni Bald Here are a few pics of his previous hair styles. I think Dhoni bald is the best one though. Dhoni hair Dhoni hair Dhoni hair Dhoni hair Dhoni hair Dhoni hair

An answer

2011-04-03T15:40:00.001+05:30

Yes we Indians won the Cricket World Cup. But it feels more than that. My generation is probably the most questioned amongst the lot. And when I say my generation, I mean all of us who have our own personal way of doing things. We believe in going with the moment, working hard because we like to and just living the moment- something that is misinterpreted by most of the other generations. And we

Women's day thoughts

2011-03-08T16:12:00.001+05:30

Today is women's day and it has got me thinking. We all talk about gender equality and equal rights and freedom to live and all that. But how much of it do we actually want. I know enough women who are just happy that their men take all the decision. The fact that decision making comes with responsibility makes it easier for them to just let go of it. Decision making If women really want freedom

India vs Ireland: Grand!

2011-03-06T23:28:00.003+05:30

After Ireland beat our colonisers, I had honestly given up hope about today's India vs Ireland match! It was more like I wanted India to win but all logic told me that the Irish will. Then when I watched the match, India was coming on top and my hope was becoming a surety that India might just prove me wrong and that the England vs Ireland match result was just a fluke. But then there came the

Hosni Mubarak has stepped down. Youth empowerment in progress

2011-02-11T22:23:00.001+05:30

I am an Indian and though this doesn't affect me in anyway directly, but it did bring tears to my eyes when Hosni Mubarak finally stepped down. As part of a generation hardly taken seriously, the entire movement has left me feeling empowered with a possibility of being heard amongst the thousands of the old generation who think we are nothing about seriousness, are not politically aware and are

Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan to get married?

2011-02-10T22:33:00.002+05:30

Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan, if rumours are to be believed are getting married very soon. The couple have been dating for quite some time now and as they had revealed in various interviews, they have their parents' approval. Though the two have never been too cozy with each other in the public eye, neither Kunal Khemu nor Soha Ali Khan have ever denied their

Bombay House fire, three dead

2011-02-09T12:55:00.002+05:30

Bombay House Bombay House, which is the headquarters for the Tata Group offices has reportedly caught fire, killing three people. The building is in South Mumbai. The fire started off at 9:20 in the morning today at the basement of the building and quickly spread. Though, being an office building, fire safety measures were in place, the fire fighters have confirmed that the death rate is

It's Valentine's Week!

2011-02-08T02:18:00.005+05:30

A valentine's week is not necessary to show someone you love them; neither are the list of days like rose day, propose day, kiss day and stuff! If you love someone, show it with your gesture and love them everyday. Showing them that you love on a special day just reiterates the fact that you have taken your relationships for granted and want society-regulated days to celebrate them! Rose day sms,

Manna Dey: lifetime achievement

2011-02-07T00:24:00.000+05:30

Manna Dey Filmfare recognised 90 year old Manna Dey with an award which was presented by Vidya Balan, who went to his place to do the honours. It brought tear to my eyes that even at his age he was so full of youth in his heart and read out an acceptance speech he had written in impeccable English. Little known, but Manna Dey is not his real name. It's Prabodh Chandra Dey and he was born in

Hollow Man 2 is not letting me sleep!

2011-02-06T01:23:00.001+05:30

Hollow Man and Hollow Man 2 Hollow Man and its sequel, Hollow Man 2 was coming on television today and as always, I should never watch a scary movie at night, especially something that kind of encourages my theory that danger can be invisible. Watching the guy go hollow was DISGUSTING! Last freaky movie I watched at night was Case 39, without knowing it's a freaky movie and it left me sleepless

Sonali Bendre pantyless: too much effort by photographers?

2011-02-05T19:50:00.006+05:30

Sonali Bendre pantyless! Why? [Update: It seems like a completely baseless rumour created by a few "journalists" and photographers. While the actress has clearly denied the allegation, a statement has surfaced. "We would like to elucidate to all concerned that the story is fabricated by vested interests that aim to damage her reputation and hence request you to not credit it or encourage it.

Tehelka magazine reveals black money account holder names

2011-02-05T19:37:00.001+05:30

Telehka magazine is at it again- their fight for truth and justice. The magazine known for its no holds barred investigations on the most complicated cases in the country have listed out the names of the 15 account holders of the LGT bank who have black money in their accounts. Telehka magazine in its list of names who are customers of the LGT bank of Liechtenstein also says that these people

Caterina Lopez to act in Bollywood?

2011-02-03T17:59:00.001+05:30

Caterina Lopez Jennifer Lopez's sister Caterina Lopez is set to make her debut in a Hindi movie called Bhindi Bazaar. I believe it's more of an item number than a full fledged role. These people come out and claim how great Bollywood is and what a dream come true it will be to work in Hindi films. Really? Don't we already know actors who don't make it in their language and go down south or do

Raj Kaushal is going to be a daddy!

2011-02-02T15:09:00.001+05:30

Mandira Bedi and Raj Kaushal Who is Raj Kaushal, you wondering? He's Mandira Bedi's husband- a woman I respect a lot. I feel this joy when women like Mandira Bedi choose to have a baby. They are such amazing women with so much grit and intelligence that they will no doubt be the best mothers any child could ever have. Three other mothers I absolute love from the celeb zone are Malaika Arora

Where I am from where I was

2011-02-02T13:35:00.002+05:30

It has been a while my wings were clipped. I believed in people I should have believed in and have suffered. Losing my freedom this time around feels like losing my virginity- can't have it back. It's choking. But I am writing this post for the positive things that have happened to me in the last few years and the one that stands out the most is financial independence. Yes, I never thought it

Things I cannot live without: Edited

2011-02-02T12:51:00.002+05:30

Food Water Oxygen My laptop (with the internet connection working) Enough writing assignments to survive through the day Money Shopping CookingClean underwear Glasses (that's the sad addition) A bottle of water on my bed My phone Thinking of means of make more money Thinking of ways to get out of WB Have I come a long way? Somehow doesn't seem so. :(

SAG Award Winners

2011-02-01T01:01:00.003+05:30

Ooh I love anything to do with films, TV, awards and the sorts and the SAG award winners have been announced today! What joy! For the winners, everywhere I looked, there are either photo slide shows or written in paragraphs. So I decided to compile them in a simple readable list. Here they are, the SAG Award winners! Modern Family Ensemble in a Comedy Series: Modern FamilyFemale Actor in a

Sudesh Berry and Apara Mehta's life exchange!

2011-01-27T08:39:00.001+05:30

Apara Mehta Sudesh Berry and Apara Mehta anyhow sounds like a lethal combination. Add cameras and drama to that and what you get is an entertaining television show. Thankfully the Sudesh Berry introduction honestly referred to him as an "asafal actor" (unsuccessful actor). It was a huge change after watching celebrities sweet coat each other in Koffee with Karan! If you ask me, it's not about

Desh Bhakti songs only for Republic day?

2011-01-26T15:54:00.003+05:30

Suddenly, it's the day of desh bhakti songs and republic day 2011 images and parade and all. It all just reminds me one thing. That the people who gave us the freedom worked so hard for it and all we do to honour them is take a day off and be lazy. Republic day and Independence day should be about making new resolutions and working harder than any other day. But then, that's my take on it.

My new baby. I mean blog

2011-01-26T15:27:00.000+05:30

After a long time, I finally had the courage to take the baby steps to launch a website. Well, honestly it's just a blog, but if this works, I'll make it grow for sure. Anyways, it's a movie review blog that I so wanted for a long time. I just hope it works. Make sure to go through it once. judgingfilms.blogspot.com Comments are welcome.

No One Killed Jessica. Really?

2011-01-25T18:33:00.000+05:30

No One Killed Jessica still So I finally watched No One Killed Jessica. My first reaction was, "Thank God they haven't beeped out the dialogues." I was worried about that after I saw the trailers on television. I can't believe how pretty Rani and Vidya looked. Rani, quintessentially unglamorous made her character look chic, a perfect Delhi journo of the 21st century and then there was the uber

The perfect article for the most imperfect show on television

2011-01-24T03:57:00.001+05:30

Brad Womack at it again! First things first, I didn't write the article. I'm just quoting the first three paragraphs to rouse your interest. Please read the entire thing. Absolutely brilliantly written! The last time we saw Brad Womack, he was crushing the hearts of two perfectly lovely women on national television. During the season 11 finale of 'The Bachelor,' Brad decided to break the show's

Dhobi Ghat. I prefer Mumbai Diaries

2011-01-21T18:47:00.002+05:30

Dhobi Ghat Dhobi Ghat is a movie made by debutante director Kiran Rao, best known as Aamir Khan's wife. Well, quite obviously the man is in the movie and looks super sexy with his salt and pepper hair. There are two ways you can look at the movie. It will either be engrossing (artistically) or downright boring. Considering I never liked masala bollywood flicks, I would go with the former. I