I have been diagnosed with movie watching syndrome. The fact that I know hindi, tamil and telugu has only added fuel to the fire. What ever might be the language there seems to be certain rulez followed, with an obedience of married women of ancient Indian civilization, by the movie makers.
1. Heroines are the dumbest women on the earth. They can fall for even silliest of trick. They have limited costume and brains!
2. A horror movie always has a semi-lunatic/lunatic person in the vicinity of the place of horror.
3. Villains always kidnap people to places with lots of drums and barrels.
4. Another one on horror movie... the maid of the house luks like a heroine with out make-up (ghost) and has borrowed voice from one of the character in star-wars!
5. I am yet to see a horror movie with out black colored cat. I advice police to replace all the dogs with Cats (black colored) as they can sense a murder even before it happens.
6. Heroes are like cartoon characters. There is no limit to what they can do. (Just like Bunny walks up in the air - thro a virtual ladder)
7. Action heroes are always bearded
8. Action heroes do not woo the heroine. How ever bad they are, heroines will be behind them.
9. Heroes' close friend will always die
10. Villains always choose the most time consuming methods to kill the hero there by giving him an opportunity to escape (like hanging'em up with a ice block beneath... so the moment ice melts.. hero will die)
11. Poor always loves the rich
12. Poor heroes' mothers are either widows or die.
These are few... there are lot more. Once you watch lotsa movies...you tend to grasp the trend!
God save movie watchers!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
I declare....
.... that methi leaves (Vendhaiya keerai in Tamil) is by far the worst among the greens used for cooking and the dish I made of it today is by far my worst!
Why the hell did I buy it?
(Methi leaves are sour in taste... so what ever you add to it also becomes sour)
Why the hell did I buy it?
(Methi leaves are sour in taste... so what ever you add to it also becomes sour)
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Lighter... Like air!
Our guy Mr.X has been struggling with his weight. BMI, Obesity, Over-Weight... few words that had become part of his day-to-day vocabulary as some one or the other sure brings up this topic. Mr.X hates the very notion of exercising! He may opt to drink a glass of poison rather than working out in the gym for a hour's time. So he decides to visit this Doc.D who is very famous for alternative solutions for obesity/over-weight. Here is the converse
Mr.X: Hello Doc.D, You know my problem. I do not want to exercise but still want to lose my weight.
Doc.D: Mr.X, there are many people like you. I suggest them to take up some sport which they love very much on a daily basis. What's yours?
Mr.X: Chess, Carrom, Snooker. I love these. I can go for hours!
Doc.D: Now I know. Pls choose any other game like tennis...
Mr.X: ...yes...yes... I like tennis!
D: That's gud.
And Doc prescribes hours of play every day and all those stuff..
D: do give me a call in case you have any doubts and start playing from tomorrow!
X: Fine. Great Thanks!
Next day.... Evening. Tring... triiiiing....
D: Hello.
X: Hello Doc. X here. I have a question in starting the game!
D: Gud. Ask me.
X: Which difficulty level should I choose? Easy, Medium or Difficult?
D: #$#$%$#^&#$
Unlike this X, I have been trying every thing. There must be a day when I would feel lighter... like air!!!
High hopes!!!
Mr.X: Hello Doc.D, You know my problem. I do not want to exercise but still want to lose my weight.
Doc.D: Mr.X, there are many people like you. I suggest them to take up some sport which they love very much on a daily basis. What's yours?
Mr.X: Chess, Carrom, Snooker. I love these. I can go for hours!
Doc.D: Now I know. Pls choose any other game like tennis...
Mr.X: ...yes...yes... I like tennis!
D: That's gud.
And Doc prescribes hours of play every day and all those stuff..
D: do give me a call in case you have any doubts and start playing from tomorrow!
X: Fine. Great Thanks!
Next day.... Evening. Tring... triiiiing....
D: Hello.
X: Hello Doc. X here. I have a question in starting the game!
D: Gud. Ask me.
X: Which difficulty level should I choose? Easy, Medium or Difficult?
D: #$#$%$#^&#$
Unlike this X, I have been trying every thing. There must be a day when I would feel lighter... like air!!!
High hopes!!!
Thursday, March 20, 2008
I know... I know...
...that very dialogue instantly reminds us of the now-veteran Raghuvaran. Villainity came to him as if it was his second nature. The way he uses his voice... amazing.
In more than one way, he redefined what villainity in cinema meant. The characters he played are not the stupid stereo-types with "Lungi" and with some useless folks around him... going around screaming on the screen. He played them with magnanimity. This gave the film makers a chance to experiment with his villainity. No words can match his achievement and aptly he was awarded "Kalaimaamani" by Government of Tamilnadu.
But film makers have to do some thinking now before etching a character with him in mind. Because, today, he is no more (at an age of 49 he could have lived more). But his characters like "Mark Antony" etc will stay with us forever.The "Kollywood" has lost in him a great actor (villain and character roles) and a very good personality (sans his drug addiction and divorce with Rohini).
His demise leaves a huge void that would be unfilled for the rest of tamil film industry's life!Lets pray god that his soul rests in peace.
This year tamil film industry has already been plauged with death of Sujatha, an awesome writer of fictional novels and film dialogues. (Raz's version of denmise of Sujatha can be read here)
In more than one way, he redefined what villainity in cinema meant. The characters he played are not the stupid stereo-types with "Lungi" and with some useless folks around him... going around screaming on the screen. He played them with magnanimity. This gave the film makers a chance to experiment with his villainity. No words can match his achievement and aptly he was awarded "Kalaimaamani" by Government of Tamilnadu.
But film makers have to do some thinking now before etching a character with him in mind. Because, today, he is no more (at an age of 49 he could have lived more). But his characters like "Mark Antony" etc will stay with us forever.The "Kollywood" has lost in him a great actor (villain and character roles) and a very good personality (sans his drug addiction and divorce with Rohini).
His demise leaves a huge void that would be unfilled for the rest of tamil film industry's life!Lets pray god that his soul rests in peace.
This year tamil film industry has already been plauged with death of Sujatha, an awesome writer of fictional novels and film dialogues. (Raz's version of denmise of Sujatha can be read here)
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Go paperless??
These days, every service provider every bank offers us the option of going paperless. No paper at all. All the transactions will be emailed to you.
If you have signed up for paperless billing/statements, be sure to save those emails. No...nothing against the banks. You might have to put them to use in many important occassions in your life. Recently, my friend's family was looking for an alliance. Here's what the girl's parents wanted to know (not one bit exaggerated)
1. Annual Salary + Variable component
2. Office address in the U.S
3. Work phone number
4. Brother(who is in the U.S) of the girl will call and talk to him on the work phone.
Many more... only these are on top of my mind!
Going by the scheme of things, this would form a great base as a new business model. Do all these activities and have pre-cleared grooms :P
If the current trend persists, probably people getting married in another 3 years or so will have to do the following
1. Submit address proof for stay in your current U.S address. (If your stay is less than 3 months in the current address, then include an address proof for the previous address along with the reason why you moved)
2. Recent 6 Months bank statement. (Salary account(
3. Photo identification proof.
4. Letter from your employer attesting the fact that you are employed with that company
5. Three people's reference in your locality along with their numbers.
If you submit the above documents, your application would be processed within 2 months from the date of submission and your eligibility to compete will be determined.
If eligible, your photograph will be taken up for discussion with the girl!!!!
Married guys - Lucky you! Yeah for a change... Lucky you!
Unmarried young guns with GF - You are rulers!
Third front - Write up a similar post - All the best!
If you have signed up for paperless billing/statements, be sure to save those emails. No...nothing against the banks. You might have to put them to use in many important occassions in your life. Recently, my friend's family was looking for an alliance. Here's what the girl's parents wanted to know (not one bit exaggerated)
1. Annual Salary + Variable component
2. Office address in the U.S
3. Work phone number
4. Brother(who is in the U.S) of the girl will call and talk to him on the work phone.
Many more... only these are on top of my mind!
Going by the scheme of things, this would form a great base as a new business model. Do all these activities and have pre-cleared grooms :P
If the current trend persists, probably people getting married in another 3 years or so will have to do the following
1. Submit address proof for stay in your current U.S address. (If your stay is less than 3 months in the current address, then include an address proof for the previous address along with the reason why you moved)
2. Recent 6 Months bank statement. (Salary account(
3. Photo identification proof.
4. Letter from your employer attesting the fact that you are employed with that company
5. Three people's reference in your locality along with their numbers.
If you submit the above documents, your application would be processed within 2 months from the date of submission and your eligibility to compete will be determined.
If eligible, your photograph will be taken up for discussion with the girl!!!!
Married guys - Lucky you! Yeah for a change... Lucky you!
Unmarried young guns with GF - You are rulers!
Third front - Write up a similar post - All the best!
Monday, March 17, 2008
Funny little circle
My friend went back to India from here and shared with me the pics of my college and the places where we used to roam! Funny little circle, ain't it?
Nevertheless, air is filled with aroma of heart-filled fun and laugter we used to have back then.
Nevertheless, air is filled with aroma of heart-filled fun and laugter we used to have back then.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Indigestion!!
No... not because of any eatery. Its because of a movie titled "Kaalai", directed by "Thimiru" fame Tarun Gope and enacted by Silambarasan a.k.a Simbu. The story line was undigestible.
Some body has to tell Simbu that he has got more talent in acting and that he shouldn't be chosing these movies.
Another matter....
Today I heard one and saw one incident - Totally 2 incidents!!!
1. Hamara dosth was beaten up by locals in NJ and they took away his purse. While he tried to run away from them, he lost his mobile and glasses!
2. Today, in the bus in which I came back home... driver (a woman) and a passenger (a woman again) had a fight...
More on Incident 2:
There is this only one route that covers our apartment from the train station. As the bus came and we were all getting in.. the driver closed the doors suddenly saying that the bus is full leaving more than 10 people stranded in the station. One woman who got in called up the other folks (who were her frenz) and was talking abt taking this issue to oppicers... then the bus stops!!!!!
I didn't know why and I didn't mind asking! The driver says that the bus would move only if that woman got down (T.Nagar bus reminding)... she got down and hence we all reached home!
More than Kaalai, the two incidents caused the indigestion! People who are not at fault are always put to hardship.
For those who say pareen country is better... think again!
And yeah the labels....
Some body has to tell Simbu that he has got more talent in acting and that he shouldn't be chosing these movies.
Another matter....
Today I heard one and saw one incident - Totally 2 incidents!!!
1. Hamara dosth was beaten up by locals in NJ and they took away his purse. While he tried to run away from them, he lost his mobile and glasses!
2. Today, in the bus in which I came back home... driver (a woman) and a passenger (a woman again) had a fight...
More on Incident 2:
There is this only one route that covers our apartment from the train station. As the bus came and we were all getting in.. the driver closed the doors suddenly saying that the bus is full leaving more than 10 people stranded in the station. One woman who got in called up the other folks (who were her frenz) and was talking abt taking this issue to oppicers... then the bus stops!!!!!
I didn't know why and I didn't mind asking! The driver says that the bus would move only if that woman got down (T.Nagar bus reminding)... she got down and hence we all reached home!
More than Kaalai, the two incidents caused the indigestion! People who are not at fault are always put to hardship.
For those who say pareen country is better... think again!
And yeah the labels....
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Tagging is viral
At least its been made viral. And I have been asked to join the bandwagon to spread the virus. The ever effervescent Raz had me tagged and here I go fulfilling her wish!
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In the 8 Facts about Yourself, you share 8 things that your readers don’t know about you. Then at the end you tag at least 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going.
Here are the rules:
* Each blogger must post these rules first.
* Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
* Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
* At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
* Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
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And here are the facts:
1. On any given day, Out of eight times I lie atleast twice (Pls decide if this is a lie or otherwise)
2. I love humour. Its the way of living for me
3. I am harcore fan of Kamalhasan, Sourav Ganguly and Goundamani!
4. I hold my friends as very special treasure
5. I day dream a lot during my free time and i am free for most of the day :P
6. I love my Pulsar 150CC and love singing while driving
7. I hate to be away from my home town for more than 6 months on the traught.
8. I am attracted to things easily and also get detached easily. I do not care to complete things!
That's it with the facts...
Indha vaangikko... my tags are Arun the gr8, Sunil the MAC, Ramki, Tys, Raz (giving back the torch to you)
Avvlavu dhaan pa! Varratumaa?
P.S: This post's title is suttufied from my colleague who named his presentation as "Innovation is Viral". We can say the title has drawn inspiration from it.
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In the 8 Facts about Yourself, you share 8 things that your readers don’t know about you. Then at the end you tag at least 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going.
Here are the rules:
* Each blogger must post these rules first.
* Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
* Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
* At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
* Don’t forget to leave them a comment telling them they’re tagged, and to read your blog.
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And here are the facts:
1. On any given day, Out of eight times I lie atleast twice (Pls decide if this is a lie or otherwise)
2. I love humour. Its the way of living for me
3. I am harcore fan of Kamalhasan, Sourav Ganguly and Goundamani!
4. I hold my friends as very special treasure
5. I day dream a lot during my free time and i am free for most of the day :P
6. I love my Pulsar 150CC and love singing while driving
7. I hate to be away from my home town for more than 6 months on the traught.
8. I am attracted to things easily and also get detached easily. I do not care to complete things!
That's it with the facts...
Indha vaangikko... my tags are Arun the gr8, Sunil the MAC, Ramki, Tys, Raz (giving back the torch to you)
Avvlavu dhaan pa! Varratumaa?
P.S: This post's title is suttufied from my colleague who named his presentation as "Innovation is Viral". We can say the title has drawn inspiration from it.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Rush home...
I wanna go back and live in Chennai at least for 6 months before my marriage is fixed. I do not want the label of US maappillai on me. Having seen the plight of these guys in the movies... The most pavam guys on earth!!!
I would expect her to email me well in advance to inform any such thing! Climax la vandhu hero ninaan... Kallarai dhaan!!!
P.S: Pavam, they do not even have a dialogue.
I would expect her to email me well in advance to inform any such thing! Climax la vandhu hero ninaan... Kallarai dhaan!!!
P.S: Pavam, they do not even have a dialogue.
Done...
....with the semi-barbaric way of celebrating birthday with cream all over the face. That too waking him up at 12:00 in the night! Poor roommate!
Sunday, March 9, 2008
(A)wait!
There have been two masters from two different fields who have been regarded as best in their corresponding business by the entire world. Yet they manage to have people who regard them as a thing of the past. People are ready to pounce on them on every poor show of these stalwarts!
Yes... one is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar and another is Kamal Hasan.
They are such people that they do not need any introduction. Both have done wonders to their fields. You have thousands of things to celebrate about each of them. But yet this world does not fail to amaze me with the reasons they can point out to degrade these super stars!
Sachin, they say, is Selfish, Tactician, Doesn't contribute to India's victory. Kamal cannot stand aside and laugh about this because he is in the line of fire as well. It is amazing how people are lopsided. I do not understand what more can these two do in their corresponding fields to be unquestionable.
On the same note, no matter what ever I do, how much ever I do, my manager (at the client side) expects me to do more. I do not know what more should I do to meet their expectations. What should I do? I am searching for solution.
(A)waiting...
Yes... one is Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar and another is Kamal Hasan.
They are such people that they do not need any introduction. Both have done wonders to their fields. You have thousands of things to celebrate about each of them. But yet this world does not fail to amaze me with the reasons they can point out to degrade these super stars!
Sachin, they say, is Selfish, Tactician, Doesn't contribute to India's victory. Kamal cannot stand aside and laugh about this because he is in the line of fire as well. It is amazing how people are lopsided. I do not understand what more can these two do in their corresponding fields to be unquestionable.
On the same note, no matter what ever I do, how much ever I do, my manager (at the client side) expects me to do more. I do not know what more should I do to meet their expectations. What should I do? I am searching for solution.
(A)waiting...
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