Crib! Crib! Crib!
I often used to wonder what the biggest problem our country faced was. I personally felt that the 2 major forces which held India back were PROVERTY and ILLITERACY. Yes, corruption, overpopulation and complacency are also major issues but these are lifeless. They exist due to the above mentioned 2 major problems. These can be termed as side-effects.
But off-late I seem to have changed my opinion and now feel that it’s the mindset of the people. They resist accepting the change which is for the better of the most and fail to understand the status quo. These guys just crib about anything and everything. (Hope I am not doing the same). Ill just quote a few examples which made (inspired would be the most inappropriate word) me write this post.
RJ once was cribbing about the rain and that it forms puddles on the road. Wasn’t he the one who was waiting for it eagerly few days back? Doesn’t he know what respite rains bring to people?
Then I heard him crib about the construction work that was going on to widen the roads. Wasn’t he the one who pointed out that the hawkers were occupying valuable space by roadside which could be used for vehicles to commute on?
Then I was reading a national newspaper and they had carried out a survey and came up with stats which mentioned how much electricity and water was wasted in a movie shoot. Doesn’t the same news company vouch for exclusive rights of the awards function? Isn’t it the media house that wants bollywood to bring an Oscar to India?
Being so much exposed to media of all sorts I almost came to a conclusion that it was the cribbing nature of the people here which don’t let the country prosper. Can’t they just mind their own business and let the concerned person do his work. But after all it is about the TRPs, the advertisements and MONEY!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Evolution
Evolution
The other day, me and my friends were sitting in a café and discussing about various things and suddenly somebody came up with the term EVOLUTION. That led the discussion to how human being evolved and that we got our backs straightened, our thumbs got closer to index finger, our brains got smarter, etc. Then we discussed about movie Evolution and Hollywood movies in general. Then came the inevitable comparison of Hollywood and Bollywood and how they themselves have evolved with time. This like India v/s Pakistan is discussed with great passion and excitement. The group is always divided into Bollywood lovers and Hollywood fanatics. But then someone mentioned the persona of the Hollywood Heroes and how they were so different from their Bollywood counterparts. The discussion as usual couldn’t reach to a consensus.
I went back home and couldn’t stop comparing Indian movie stars amongst themselves. Then I remembered the term EVOLUTION. Some actors seem to have evolved with time while the rest still play safe by doing roles they are good at vouching for commercial success. Amir Khan, at the start of the career, did run around tress singing songs, trying to woo the heroines, but he evolved with time and knows his responsibility. Now he does films with a message, roles that have substance. On the other hand, Sharukh Khan still doesn’t want to come out of the Yash Raj and Yash Johar banner. He will continue doing the same roles with different heroines. The biggest surprise was lack of evolution of Amitabh Bachchan. Everyone thought that after KBC and tens of films and hundreds of advertisements, His debts would have been cleared. He also has a working wife, son & daughter-in-law. But He is still ready to do the pathetic advts. I think He’s failed to evolve with time. Hope he doesn’t loose the hard-earned respect and love of so many of His fans.
The other day, me and my friends were sitting in a café and discussing about various things and suddenly somebody came up with the term EVOLUTION. That led the discussion to how human being evolved and that we got our backs straightened, our thumbs got closer to index finger, our brains got smarter, etc. Then we discussed about movie Evolution and Hollywood movies in general. Then came the inevitable comparison of Hollywood and Bollywood and how they themselves have evolved with time. This like India v/s Pakistan is discussed with great passion and excitement. The group is always divided into Bollywood lovers and Hollywood fanatics. But then someone mentioned the persona of the Hollywood Heroes and how they were so different from their Bollywood counterparts. The discussion as usual couldn’t reach to a consensus.
I went back home and couldn’t stop comparing Indian movie stars amongst themselves. Then I remembered the term EVOLUTION. Some actors seem to have evolved with time while the rest still play safe by doing roles they are good at vouching for commercial success. Amir Khan, at the start of the career, did run around tress singing songs, trying to woo the heroines, but he evolved with time and knows his responsibility. Now he does films with a message, roles that have substance. On the other hand, Sharukh Khan still doesn’t want to come out of the Yash Raj and Yash Johar banner. He will continue doing the same roles with different heroines. The biggest surprise was lack of evolution of Amitabh Bachchan. Everyone thought that after KBC and tens of films and hundreds of advertisements, His debts would have been cleared. He also has a working wife, son & daughter-in-law. But He is still ready to do the pathetic advts. I think He’s failed to evolve with time. Hope he doesn’t loose the hard-earned respect and love of so many of His fans.
Thursday, June 7, 2007
In a nutshell
Success to you means…
Failure of others… lol just kidding… ofcourse achieving something which u deserve and longed for.
What has been the turning point of your life?
Me getting a mobile phone and the evolution of SMS technology.
What turns you on?
Music and good looks
What turns you off?
Body odour and foul smell.
What is your greatest extravagance?
2 mobile phones earned by me and my IPod.
What do you lie about?
Anything and everything… but it is to prevent somebody’s heart from breaking.
How do you like to be wooed?
Just come over to me and propose… I like to be wooed by a seductress and do dream of it too…
In one line, how would you describe yourself?
Do I need that much space… anyways it would be fun loving and sporty character.
Your favourite one -liner?
Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.
What is your favourite hangout zone?
Cafes & Lounges as there are not many discs in Ahmedabad.
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
Don’t remember one.
If you were marooned on a desert island, who would be your ideal companion?
Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) ofcourse.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Know myself a bit better as am very bad at introspection.
The best compliment you’ve ever received?
“My happy go lucky nature rubs off on others.” (received by a fellow blogger MAMSI) and “u dance well” many times during Navaratri.
The worst criticism you’ve had to face?
Don’t remember one.
What is your life mantra?
Live and let live. Love one and all. Theres a lighter side to everything.
What is your favourite journey?
To Kashmir and the climb of the mountain to go to Vaishno Devi.
Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
Posting more and more blogs. And ones that make some sense.
What do you do first thing in the morning?
Brush my teeth and see ki its immediately followed by a cup of tea.
And the last thing before you go to bed?
Grab my pillow, put my Reliance phone for charging, reset the alarms and then go to sleep. Try recalling the happenings of the day but fail miserably.
Failure of others… lol just kidding… ofcourse achieving something which u deserve and longed for.
What has been the turning point of your life?
Me getting a mobile phone and the evolution of SMS technology.
What turns you on?
Music and good looks
What turns you off?
Body odour and foul smell.
What is your greatest extravagance?
2 mobile phones earned by me and my IPod.
What do you lie about?
Anything and everything… but it is to prevent somebody’s heart from breaking.
How do you like to be wooed?
Just come over to me and propose… I like to be wooed by a seductress and do dream of it too…
In one line, how would you describe yourself?
Do I need that much space… anyways it would be fun loving and sporty character.
Your favourite one -liner?
Don’t let ur parents down, they have brought u up.
What is your favourite hangout zone?
Cafes & Lounges as there are not many discs in Ahmedabad.
What was the most embarrassing moment of your life?
Don’t remember one.
If you were marooned on a desert island, who would be your ideal companion?
Bebo (Kareena Kapoor) ofcourse.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Know myself a bit better as am very bad at introspection.
The best compliment you’ve ever received?
“My happy go lucky nature rubs off on others.” (received by a fellow blogger MAMSI) and “u dance well” many times during Navaratri.
The worst criticism you’ve had to face?
Don’t remember one.
What is your life mantra?
Live and let live. Love one and all. Theres a lighter side to everything.
What is your favourite journey?
To Kashmir and the climb of the mountain to go to Vaishno Devi.
Where do you see yourself five years down the line?
Posting more and more blogs. And ones that make some sense.
What do you do first thing in the morning?
Brush my teeth and see ki its immediately followed by a cup of tea.
And the last thing before you go to bed?
Grab my pillow, put my Reliance phone for charging, reset the alarms and then go to sleep. Try recalling the happenings of the day but fail miserably.
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