Its all here. Cause its Bollywood. So rush to your dvd store, and pick any of the following if you have missed any of them. [I would not like to rate these movies from 1 to 10 and so on...Cause they are so good, I just can’t rate them].

After paying tribute to Mumbai massacre's affected people, by the song 'Ek Lau iss tarah' by movie 'Aamir'; NDTV has come up with another song. This time, specially made for the channel. A song by Shilpa Rao, again. Songs name is 'Dil Se Ab Kaam Lo'. Beautiful words are by Neelesh Misra and soothing music, mostly guitar, is by Anurag Naidu. Shilpa's voice is so really good, I loved the feel of soothness in it.
Here are the lyrics of the same. And for 'Ek lau iss tarah' lyrics – click here. Also Ek Lau video is – here.
Reth mein sar kiye, yun hi baitha raha,
Socha Mushkil meri, Aise tal jaayegi,
Aur meri tarah, Sab hi baithe rahe,
Haath se ab, yeh duniya nikal Jaayegi.
Dil se ab kaam lo, Daud kar thaam lo,
Zindgi jo bachi hai, fisal jaayegi.....
Thodi si dhoop hai, aasmaano mein ab..
Aankhen kholo, nahi toh yeh bhar jaayegi.
Aankhen moonden hai, chhoo lo in ko zara...
Nabz phir, zindagi ki ye chal jaaegi.... [****]
Dil se ab kaam lo, Daud kar thaam lo,
Zindgi jo bachi hai, fisal jaayegi.....
****Thanks a lot to Lyricist himself, for correcting this line. Here is his blog, Worth visiting.
After 3 viewings of the Great Revenge Saga, ever - Ghajini - is all over around me.
Yes, it must sound crazy, but I have completed my 3 viewings today. In this another two viewings, I was so keen on seeing reactions of audience. First time when I went to halls, I was totally into the movie, that I can't see any reactions. But this time I noted all. So I chose, another cinema hall, nereby where I live. There, the movie was having its First day, Last show. So public response shall be notable, I thought.
People, Laughed, Cried, felt pity of Asin, and felt adrenaline rush in their veins. Starting from start, when Aamir Enters, people went out of control. Shouting and shouting. Another when he removes his t shirt. Man everyone go crazy. Then when Asin came, [whistle………………..]. Aamir looks at her for the first time – the background music starts [starting piece of 'guzarish'-croon by Javed Ali] – everyone got mad. They thought the songs will come now – but they had to wait untill second half – though. Asin's funny scenes are totally hit. She is so confortable with it that audience totally relate themselves to her, and involve in fun world around her. Even a single one-liner, didn't went wrong. Everyone could catch that line.
Ghajini, Enters. Maybe after Mogambo, here comes a villain, who gets whistles for his dialogues. Wow.
Second half, is most engaging, in terms of audience reactions. Two great songs. 'Guzaarish' got all applaud it deserves. And People went emotional even in 'Kaise mujhe' song. I think it's the MOST PERFECT moment in the movie.I just loved that portion. Everyone in audience got SO SO SO emotional at that time [even the masses, seriously]. The moment is NOT THAT MUCH emotional in terms of Bollywood emotional moments goes. Like, couple is parting their ways or they are separated – those were the moments in Hindi cinema when people cried in songs. BUT THIS IS SIMPLY AWESOME. Showing true love, Asin wins all over.
Even greater thrilling moments. I can see people sitting on edge of seats. When Asin hides in her own home, I can listen to heartbeats of people around me [SERIOUSLY]. Pin drop silence. Everyone felt – poor girl. Everyone felt pity of her again, when Sanjay forgot his mobile in his car. When Sanjay goes back, Asin says 'mat jaao…mat jaao…'. Man, since Rang De Basanti, I have never seen such silence in hall. When her cell rings back, and the baddies come back to chase her, everyone felt 'ohhhhh…no..'. And When Sanjay-Kalpana gets hit by Ghajini, everyone was so Shocked, no one uttered a single word. Everyone was so emotional, I felt like its happening live in front of us. When the scene got over, I ran my eyes all over the hall, people were trying to get back from trauma. So upset everyone was.
And finally when, Sanjay gets his deal, Ghajini. He gives punch by punch treatment to everyone. Non stop shouting and whistling was all over. And at last, when he hits with Rod, people started clapping. So am I. Amazing experience, that was. Again I would like to use term, MIND BLOWING………………………….
Now, the aftereffects, to me.
meanwhile you can see all of this pics and more of them in my THIS album.
After so many posts by theBollywoodFan [I think the biggest fan of Lagaan, I have ever met], I thought I should try my hand at this great flick too. [I know I can't write SUCH good words, like he does]. Also Lagaan being my most favorite movie.
When I commented in tBF's blog, he was so glad to know that I had visited the location of shoot where Lagaan did happen. So I decided to visit the place Again, and this time with a camera [which I forgot last time, and I din't have camera phone too]. And voila, tBF's Birthday was recently. So here, is my birthday gift for you.
So, there, I was. At Mandvi, a very remote place in Kutchh region of Gujarat state of India. Many parts of the shoot was done over here. While the main set of village Champaner was about 50kms away from here, Village Kuneria near district headquarter Bhuj. These days I am working at nearby place. So last weekend, I just packed my bag and alone went to the place. Listening to the songs of nothing but Lagaan and other songs by A R Rehman. Due to security warnings on coastal area [cause Pakistan border is very near], I chose not to go by my vehicle, and went by a bus.
Here, when my iPod started 'Rang de basanti', and at the same time scene outside my window was this -
Then I reached THE place. The Vijay Vilas Palace – 5 kms away from main city. I felt really crazy. Really happy….and so on. I was visiting the place for second time – still the feel was awesome. From main gate, the palace is 1km inside a little kind of jungle. See here. The jungle which was used for the introduction scene of Bhuvan. I din't dare to go beneath that little jungle, as I was alone J
In the movie – its here.
When I saw the peak of palace, my iPod started the track. Amazing feeling it was. The Royal Sound was coming from Rehman. Then I entered there. Its Not as great as many palaces in India, but still it had the 'Lagaan' factor, which feels great. I don't want to talk much about the palace history, as its available on Wiki. But see, its beautiful.
See the movie snapshot -.
Now most of the part of this blog is going to be a photo blog. Just the pics I have taken, and the pics from movie itself. You will recognize them which is from movie and by me, itself.
In the movie,
also Lakha is coming that way…
When brother-sister, confrontation happened on the terrace….. This terrace witnessed it all..
The terrace also witnessed Charm of Elizabeth…here.
That terrace was the most favorite place of mine. I played non-stop, the track 'O rey Chhori' while roaming there. Its on height and on two sides of the palace, sea is there. So atmosphere and look is awesome from there.
No drop of rain no glowing flame…
The beautiful dome…
Here,
only thing I missed in the following picture, was – Rachelle. Wished if doors get open, and she comes…
Like this… [the room is locked, visitors are not allowed, as the king still live in there sometimes]
After such hard work..how about a shower….or maybe a fountain ??
Ufff…………tired? Need chairs?? Here are some. But look for Rachelle, she is roaming here too…..
See…I told you ..she's here
Also these chairs used for breakfast…
Here…..
OOOOPSSS……That's me…..[sorry dear Rajaji, but I couldn't resist being part of the history ;-)]
See in the museum picture,
While in the movie, we saw this
Another one……in the museum was………….
And in the movie,,,,it was…….