Prabhu n Ferrari

Folks,

After the announcement of the privatisation of delhi and mumbai airports, the airport employees have decided to go on a strike, ofcourse with the support of communists. The strike is starting at 10 AM IST tomorrow. Plan your travel accordingly!

Source: CNN-IBN News channel!

Playboy of india has launched a news channel. I got to see a programme on this airport modernisation. There was this guy from CPI(M) and another guy from BJP. The news anchor was a lady. She amazed me to no end. I have never ever seen such a pathetic news anchor!

Whats the role of a news anchor? Indulge the guests in a conversation and keep quiet. This lady just doesnt know how to keep her mouth shut.
The CPI(M) was talking like this
Airport ya Modernisation yes should oh be given right to AAI really, and and not to private players why.

The words in italics were spoken by our lady, when the CPI(M) guy was talking. Cant she wait till the person makes a point? It is so damn irritating to follow what the guys are saying. Stupid lady!

Best part was, when the BJP guy was talking suddenly she says ‘I need to take a break‘. Tee Hee!
And immediately an ad pops up. ‘Sports Unplugged’ programme only once in a week, twice?????????????????
Can someone tell me what it means to have a programme once in a week twice?

Too much!!

Machi TV Special Programme:
Big Sight anchored by the famous anchor Ms Gutkha Butt!

Topic of the day is ‘Does it sweat more at Chennai or at Mumbai?’. Eminent personalities like Cycle Puncturewala, andhar baniankar, jambajar jaggu, kandasamy mavan participate in this show!

Gutkha Butt: Good evening everybody. Today we are here to discuss the all important topic of where it sweats more.
Audience guy 1: I think it sweats more in the forehead
Gutkha Butt: Sorry. I didn’t mean that way. We are here to discuss whether it sweats more in Mumbai, or at Chennai. It is a sticky topic! Before that, we are really really running short of time and we need to take a break now
Audience guy 2: But then the show hardly started. Why do you want to take a break?
Gutkha Butt: I need to goto the loo immediately. Else this place will become galeej

(After the break)

Gutkha Butt: Mr Cycle Puncturewala. Your thoughts on this please
Cycle: Ji. I have been in this industry for 25 years. Of which, I have spent some 2 years in Chennai. You see. For checking where the puncture is, we use water in Mumbai. Whereas in Chennai I place a bucket next to me. And stand in the sun for 15 minutes. After that the sweat in my body is enough to fill the bucket
Gutkha Butt: What do you have to say for this Mr Jaggu?
Jaggu: See. In Mumbai there is no water problem. So he doesn’t need to stand in sun for 15 minutes. Where as in Chennai, we face acute water crisis. That’s the reason you have to stand in sun for 15 minutes.
Gutkha Butt interferes: You just have 10 seconds to talk on this
Jaggu: What 10 seconds? I want country arrack quarter
Gutkha Butt: Very sorry. We will be having a short break now. Don’t go anywhere. Stick to your seats for this sticky topic

(After the break)

Now let us hear from Mr Andhar Baniankar, communist MP
Andhar Baniankar: Ji. Chennai is considered as a manufacturing hub. Unfortunately all of them are multinational companies. Because of this, so much toxic waste is over Chennai air. That’s why people sweat more in Chennai. I think the finance minister and prime minister should reconsider the decision of inviting manufacturing giants from the world to India. People should travel by bullock carts.
Kandasamy Mavan interferes: Hail aatha. It is aatha, who is responsible for bringing multinationals to India. Hail aatha. Because of her, everyone in India is able to dream of a car. Hail aatha. As you know, all cars have AC. Hail aatha. Because of that no one needs to sweat. This is a false propaganda by the central ministers. Hail aatha.
Gutkha Butt: But then it is an alternative situation. What is the government doing about toxic waste? Looks like the TN govt failed to do its duty
Kandasamy Mavan: But madam
Gutkha Butt: Sorry, we are really running short of time and need to take a quick commercial break!

(After the break)
Gutkha Butt: Welcome back to the last segment. Here we get the view of the audience. There the guy in green shirt
Green guy: I am from Chennai. But I spent last week in Mumbai. There are so many hot babes in Mumbai. Looking at them I started sweating more. I don’t sweat that much at Chennai.
(The girls and Gutkha booo him)
Gutkha Butt: This is a very chauvinistic statement. Anyone else. There the girl in red
Red girl: I am from Mumbai. But studying here in elder brother university. It is the moral policing in Chennai that’s the cause for this. We are not able to wear dresses based on comfort. And more over the mobile phone is banned. I miss my parents and family most of the times. Feel suffocated. And the dress is not comfortable as well. So I sweat more in Chennai.
Gutkha Butt: Brilliant! We need more speakers like you. How many of you agree with her?
Half the people in audience raise their hands. And the camera focuses only on those people.
Gutkha Butt: As you see most of the audience feel, it sweats more in Chennai due to the indifferent attitude of government, and also due to the moral policing
Kandasamy Mavan: Hail aatha! But madam, we didn’t discuss much about Mumbai. Hail aatha!
Gutkha Butt: Sorry there is nothing much to discuss. And we are running short of time. Thank you everybody for participating!

Yesterday, I went to this Pillayar temple near my house at chennai. I went there after some 2 to 3 years. Actually I started for Vadapalani Temple, but due to some reasons couldnt make it. My mom was like ‘Kovil kku keLambittu pogaama irukka koodadhu. Atleast pakkathula irukkara piLLayar kovil kku poittu vaa’. Being an obedient and chamathu payyan, I listened to her

When I went to the temple, by chance got to meet my school mate K. I met her after some 13 years or so. She had come with her 2 year old podiyan

K was in a different section during school. And in my school for some strange reason guys never used to talk to girls in other sections And as luck would have it, the beautiful gujili’s were in other sections. Or maybe the grass was green that side

Ok. Coming back to K, I met her once at the temple during school days. I didnt know what to talk. But very much felt like talking to her. So I went to her and asked ‘Calculus syllabus finish pannitaangaLa?’
She said ‘School open paNNi 1 week dhaane aachu. AdhukuLLe eppadi?’. Saying this she giggled. As usual I had made a fool out of myself. I hadnt joined this NIIT course of ‘How to talk to Girls’ by then But then we talked for a while and left. Next day in school, we exchanged glances and an understanding smile. To say I was thrilled would be an understatement
I became more religious and started visiting the temple regularly Whenever we met, we talked for a while. And after the prayers, we used to walk for a short distance, pushing the bicycle. And exchanging glances at school. Nothing more. School got over, and we drifted in different directions. Since I was in evening college, I hardly got time to go to the temple :-P.

When I met her last evening, the past came rushing back. It was a pretty nice feeling. We exchanged our contact details and promised to keep in touch. Its always nice to catch up with old friends

Bye bye Mani. You have all the time in world to hug err bug ppl

Pic Courtesy: alhindelyom.com

Two of my close blog mates, Prabha and Venky, got engaged last friday.
Congratulations

First things first. The movie is worth a watch at the movie hall. We dont get decent movies so frequently.
This review will not contain any spoilers

Bollywood movies are of 2 types predominantly.
1.The johar, chopra type of movies where the heroines wear hand kerchiefs as costumes, with name as pooja, priya etc. And post interval they become the traditional indian nari, play hide and seek with everyone from servant maid till the house pet, whilst waiting for their NRI boyfriend(most probably a guy called prem or raj). And some 2 to 3 marriage songs. mehndi blah blah.
2.Then you have this mumbai underworld don type of movies.
Occassionally good movies like My Wifes murder do seep in. Rang De Basanti could have been one such movie. It comes pretty close to being a pretty good movie.
The movie is about some individuals, how they lead their life and how they react to a particular situation. It is a social subject, and thank god there is no preaching involved!

What was good in the movie
1. The casting and dialogues. The choice of actors is pretty good. Everyone really lived their role. Aamir Khan was his usual best. So was Atul Kulkarni. But the surprise(pleasant ofcourse) was soha ali khan and siddharth. Soha ali khan was amazing throughout the movie. Especially when her guy proposes to her. Very realistic.
2. The movie had very few cinematic things. Like the main characters, being overnight heroes or the artificial pyar found in hindi movies
3. Everyone knows how good the songs are by now. But they have been utilised(not picturised) very well. Similar to Virumandi, here the songs are not separate and are a part of the movie. Pretty good. The second stanza of ‘luka chuppi’ is a testimony to it. Everyone will be watching TV, and suddenly the door bell rings. Waheeda Rehman walks slowly to open the door. The moment she opens the door, the second stanza starts. Looking at who is there, whats there Waheeda slips. Brilliant!!! I dont think Luka chuppi can be picturised any better!
And ofcourse the BGM. Rahman has used Guitar extensively during the flashback. Especially when Aamir Khan is riding the bike, and trying to escape from the people who are chasing him. And when he jumps into the field, the music abruptly changes. Wow. Khalbali tune is recycled at many places, and its neat. And during the end, Rahmans voice can be heard at a distance, without disturbing the main proceedings. Class!
I wish SJ Surya and some other directors, learn a lesson from this movie on how to utilise(again not picturise) the songs.
4. This girl Alice Patten has done a very good job. She is cute, but at the same time doesnt go overboard with her emotions.
5. Cinematography is very nice. Slick and good. Though there is violence at parts of the movies, the camera doesnt focus on the blood but on the expressions of people. Nice.
6. Siddharth. This guy has so much talent. Really a revelation. Never knew he can express so much. Especially in the song ‘Luka Chuppi’. Its easy to relate to the expressions of soha ali khan and waheeda rehman. But Sidharth’s expressions were too good. In this scene, even Aamir pales out in comparison. Wow. This guy has some real stuff. And I sincerely wish he gets the best supporting actor award this year.
7. Direction. Rakeysh MehraMyshra has done a very nice job. A new theme, a new treatment and getting the actors, technicians deliver is really impressive. Good job sir. Looking forward to more such movies from you.
8. Aamir Khan. How many heroes will be ready to be one among the many? Aamir is mndblowing in this movie. Throughout the movie, he is a happy-go-lucky guy. And when he gets emotional, he tries to control his tears in front of alice. But then he fails and bursts out. Too good! So damn natural. Please do more movie Aamir!

What could have been better?
1. Editing. I think the editor over experimented in this movie. Sometimes it is so abrupt, and sometimes it is confusing.
2. Emphasis on the theme. This is the reason, why this movie will not be hailed as a great movie. The theme is good, so is the treatment. But why the theme is portrayed for just some 10 or 15 minutes. The audience hardly get the feel of it. More effort should have been put on it.
3. The 1st half and 2nd half are so different. The transition is not smooth, and is pretty abrupt. Maybe that has to do with points 1 and 2.

Overall, its a good effort by Myshra and his team. Do watch this movie

As expected, Narain will be testing for Williams F1. Good for him. Its better to be a test driver and try for a seat, rather than competing in some other race formats!
Good Luck Narain! May you get a break pretty soon!

Chances of meeting a beautiful girl in an engagement or marriage, is directly proportional to a maami/maama coming in between and spoiling it!

Addendum:
Chances of maami/maama leaving you alone is nil, if they know you are single!

Jai Hind !

He forwards Ferrari’s He-She to his girl. The joke one

In the evening
He: Inniku He-She padichiya?
She: Hmmm. Appadi onnum swarasyama illaye
He: Come on. That joke was hilarious. I like it
She: Anga someone had commented, what makes you think that girls have less sense of humor. Paathiya?
He: He he
She: Ippo ennathuku iLippu?
He: See. Its like this. When a guy is told a joke he laughs. Avlo dhaan matter
She: Appo naanga?
He: When a girl is told a joke, she first thinks whether someone is making fun of her or pulling her leg. Then she thinks if the joke has some hidden meaning, and whether there is something in between the lines. Ivlo yosikaradhukkulle joke oda enthu poidum. And its not that funny
She: You know what? A guy laughs for a joke, just because someone said it is a joke. Where as a girl is careful. There is nothing wrong in being careful
He: Whatever
She: By the way. neRaya poNNungaloda pesi pazhakkamo. Oru periya thesis solre, oru sadharana joke vishayathukku?
He: Cha cha! Idhula enna irukku? Unnoda ivlo naaLa pazhagharen. Adha vachi dhaan sonnen
She: But nee en kitta avlova jokes sonnadhe kedayaadhe?
He: En lifey joke dhaan
She: Porum vazhiyaadhe. How do u know about this?
He: Hey! Naan chinna vayasula irundhe co-ed school la dhaan padichen. And college kooda appadi dhaan. So generala observe panninadha sonnen
She: School college la, endha ponnunga endha joke kku sirikkara appadinu dhaan observe paNNindu irundhiya??
He:!!!!!!!!

He and She watching TV. At that time He receives one SMS. He reads it and bursts out laughing

She: Enna sirippu
He: Illai, I got a funny forward
She: Appadi enna forward?
He: Hindi forward ma. Unakku puriyaadhu
She: Explain panninaa naanum sirippen la
He: Voh Sadak Ke Us Paar Thi
Hum Sadak Ke Is Paar The
Kuch Hum Aage Badhe, Kuch Voh Aage Badhi
Hum Kuch Aur Aage Badhe, Voh Bhi Kuch Aur Aage Badhi
Hum Aur Bhi Aage Badhe, Voh Bhi Aur Aage Badhi
Ab Hum Sadak Ke Us Paar Hein, Aur Voh Sadak Ke Is Paar Hein
She: Appadina ennanu solli tholayen
He: She was on that side of the road
She: Who?
He: Andha joke la vara she
She: Oh ok. Appuram
He: I was on this side of the road
She: hmmm
He: She took a small step. I took a small step. Now am on that side of the road, and she is on this side of the road
She: Then?
He: Illai. Avlo dhaan. Joke mudinju poachu
She: Idhu oru joke. Adhukku kekke bekke appadinu oru sirippu. Kashtam!!
He:Hey if you know hindi, you will really relish it
She: poi solladhe. Adhu oru double meaning joke dhaane?
He: Double meaning aa?
She: Ayyo. Onnum theriyaadha paapa.
He: Not at all. It is a normal joke!
She: Waste. Yaen dhaan unnoda sense of humor ivlo kevalamaa irukko?
He:!!!!!

All the very best Ferrari. Lets hope you return to the winning ways in 2006

And someone please tell BBC that the current year is 2006, and the season hasnt started yet. Tell them to check their articles for the correctness, before publishing it!