Omkara, Om...om....om....om, Omkara!!!!!!!!!

wow!!!! no points for guessing what this blog is going to be about. .......The Bhardwaj beauty, has to be. So here it goes; after a lot of efforts and persuasion, I finally made up my mind to go and watch 'Omkara'. I shall confess here, it was not my original plan though. Come Tuesday, and i had the maps laid for a quick getaway to 'Alibaug'. For all the non-mumbaiites, it is a quiet beach about 100 kms from mumbai which offers breathtaking views, is serene......now don’t tell me you bought that. Well, that's how a travel book would describe it. In simple words, for college guys and a lot many more adults, it is the closest place where you can be farthest from your parents and in close proximity to some fermenting sugar-cane juice. Get it? Anyways, it did not materialise and there I was staring into 'The Times', not for a job, but for a ‘time-filler’. My eyes scampered through the 'kaale akshar bhais baraabar' and finally I spotted my target. Cinemax, Sion......12:30. The movie was on guys. Before I knew it, I was sitting there, in a modest little theatre with a capacity of about 40 people. Like every other guy, I was hoping that the seat next to me would be taken by some one like..ahem...well u know, how it is...don’t you? This feeling prevailed most prominently when the national anthem was played, for obvious reasons. But believe me guys, from the moment 'Langda Tyagi' dominated the canvas, there was no way i was going to have my mind swaying or my hands working meticulously like a popcorn feeding machine. I was there physically, transcended mentally to this Village in Madhyapradesh. There were moments when I felt uncomfortable in my apparel, times when I felt like sitting with my legs crossed, or with my one foot firmly planted on the seat just ahead of me. That is the effect that ‘Omkara’ has on you. You expect to get a ‘Taangaa’ or a ‘Vikram’, and not a cab back home, once u step out of the hall. The direction is fantastic, not for a blink does the director sway from his script. The cinematography is spell-bounding too. Not for a second can one doubt the existence of the Village eventhough there is no mention in particular about its geographical details and the Socio-political scene, which one can relate to real life. The casting has to have a special mention. It almost seems perfect, but for Bipasha (I am sorry Bips, if you are reading this; I am not your ardent fan). Now coming to the man whole stole the show. Any guesses? SAIF-ALLLLLLLI-KHAN. He has literally acted out of his skin. The best compliment that I can give him would be, that I came out of the hall hating the character and loving Saif. I will be honest with you all; I had not heard the music of the film much. I only got hold of it recently and have been hooked on to it ever since. Whether its ‘beedi’ or the title track, it has got a whiff of difference and the lyrics, well they are by Gulzar. That says it all. Amongst all the songs, there is one particular one which just gave me a stroke. The lyrics of that song are a part of this post. Read them as you listen to the song, I am sure the connoisseurs of the actual Indian vocal chords would have a few strands on their hands pointing skywards. To sum it up, go watch Omkara, not just because the matinee show is cheap….just kidding. But for a simple reason that it is a power pack of some great performances, great music and good direction.


P.S. for the paparazzi, I had no hot babe sitting next to me for the 3 hrs that I was in there. So better watch out for what you write in our next edition.
CHEERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Lyrics of 'Naina'- Omkara


nainon ki mat maaniyo re
nainon ki mat suniyo
nainon ki mat maaniyo re
nainon ki mat suniyo
nainon ki mat suniyo re
naina thag lenge - 2 thag lenge naina thag lenge
naina thag lenge thag lenge naina thag lenge
jagte jaadu phukenge re jagte jagte jaadu
jagte jaadu phukenge re neenden banjar kar denge
naina thag lenge - 2 thag lenge naina thag lenge
naina thag lenge thag lenge naina thag lenge
nainon ki mat maaniyo re


bhala manda dekhe na paraya na saga re
nainon ko toh dasne ka chaska laga re
bhala manda dekhe na paraya na saga re
nainon ko toh dasne ka chaska laga re
nainon ka zehar nasheela re - 4
baadalon mein satrangiyan bonve
bhor talak barsaave
baadalon mein satrangiyan bonve
naina baanvra kar denge
naina thag lenge - 2 thag lenge naina thag lenge
naina thag lenge thag lenge naina thag lenge -2


naina raat ko chalte chalte swargan mein le jaave
megh malhaar ke sapne dije hariyali dikhlave
naina raat ko chalte chalte swargan mein le jaave
megh malhaar ke sapne dije hariyali dikhlave
nainon ki zubaan pe bharosa nahi aata
likhad parakh na rasid na khaata
nainon ki zubaan pe bharosa nahi aata
likhad parakh na rasid na khaata saari baat hamari - 2
bin baadal barsaaye saawan saawan bin barsaata
bin baadal barsaaye saawan naina baanwara kar denge
naina thag lenge - 2 thag lenge naina thag lenge
nainon ki mat maaniyo re
nainon ki mat suniyo
nainon ki mat suniyo re
naina thag lenge
jagte jaadu phukenge re jagte jagte jaadu
jagte jaadu phukenge re neenden banjar kar denge
naina thag lenge - 2 thag lenge naina thag lenge
naina thag lenge thag lenge naina thag lenge -2
naina

changing orbits!!!!!!!!!!

Hey all. This post comes after a long sabbatical, which I must confess, was self imposed. I hope in the weeks that flew by, there were a few prospective readers who clicked on my blog space…..in hope at least. Well at least I would like to presume so, for that sure is a motivation. Anyways, the last few days have been what I would like to describe as a “Bhelpuri” experience. I had the opportunity to set my foot or rather attempt to do so on Mumbai’s most priced possession-the Local Train. Ironical as it may seem, amidst the blaring decibel levels and the commotion, I found a hell of a lot of time for doing what I do best-‘Abstract Thinking’. I don’t know why, but I felt the sanest one around, for I kept quiet when someone stole from me, what should have been my seat or when I got pushed and swirled around seamlessly, not just about the three geometrical axes, but about a lot many imaginary ones. I couldn’t help but look at things around me in slow motion. Quite like the Indian hero with the camera in his face, observant, quiet and elated too at the same time, for I knew that the seed had been sown. I had got the subject for my brain to ponder over and I knew that I was assured of a joy ride. It is like the game of roulette, u never know when and where the ball would to a halt. This time around, I couldn’t help but think about the similarity in a human and the functioning of the universe. I started thinking about both the happy and the sad group of people that I had come across in my life. Have you ever tried thinking about what separates or defines the boundaries of someone being happy and the other not? I know it is not as simple, but then again, mind rarely thinks about the things which are simple to decipher. A simple concept which according to my limited experience and understanding is common between the two is the presence of a nucleus or a sun. I observed in the lot of people that I had in my mind, that the happy ones had a nucleus or something so cherished, that their life revolved around it. On the whole, it was a system, of things revolving around each other, quite like our solar system or a simple atom. After this self realization or so I thought, I stepped out of the train and had to scamper out. Days passed and I was back to thinking about what guys do best….bikes, cars, food, girls. But then, fate had its own dice to throw. I was watching this show on discovery, which discussed about the origin of life and related topics. That was it. Have you ever had that feeling, when the words that are being spoken would have seemed to sound the best had it been your voice? Do some introspection if you have had not…lol….just kidding…as for me, I so felt like I was a part of the panel of experts. They discussed about the same concept, but in detail ofcourse….That’s why they rare on T.V.
They talked about how this assumption could help answer a lot many questions about the universe. The talk revolved around the need for a sense of purpose and how it could be achieved. The most positive part about the conversation was the 'assumption about the search for a nucleus being a temporary phase'. Instead of traveling in light years, how a simple thing could resolve such a complex issue. The answer is ‘Introspection’. What lies common to the working of the universe and life itself could help in application of what’s true for humans on to the understanding of the universe. I know some of you might be bored by now; some lucky ones might not have come so far and a few who could understand what I was trying to put across would like to share their comments. This post may seem to lack a sense of completion, but then so is the very question. I am still thinking about the whole concept and would love to share my thoughts about the same as and when I have something interesting ……I would love to hear any comments or suggestions about the content as well as the style of writing .After all, I am here to learn……………………...cheers!!!!!!


P.S Hearty congratulations to my dearest friend Arun for cracking his gre….he did a brilliant job of scoring a massive 1370…start bloggin, that’s all I got to say Mr T.P.S!!!!

Finally!!!!

Hello everybody!!!

Let me introduce myself first. My name is Sharad Raj, which by now, you must have guessed. I hail down from the beautifull hills of Mussoorie, so you will often find me bragging about the undiscovered beauty and also find me a little austentatious at times about the same. I am here for several reasons, not that i suddenly discovered a impending drive to write with in me, but primarily because i was running out of dated diaries. My biggest motivation to write here apart from just penning down my thoughts and expressions is to overcome my laziness. I ain't a fluent writer, but thats partly because my thought process and my writing skills are generally out of phase. So, here I am, raising a toast to my very own blog. Hope this new found endeavour proves to be a decisive tool to hone a few skills along with a good medium for providing some entertainment.........cheers !!!!!