This Q&A is by ‘Me’ to ‘Myself’ in the light of another heated debate in India of whether one should/can/’be forced’ to Chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ translated as ‘Salutes to Mother India’. Question: Can one chant ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ when ever they want? Answer: Of Course you can, it is to show respect to your country in a certain way and there is … Continue reading ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ – A Q&A between ‘Me’ and ‘Myself’
Giving us so many memorable characters over a quarter century one of the most talented member of the Malayalam Film and Arts industry left us today. Kalabhavan Mani who moved from mimicry to movies was an integral part of movies across Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu. A captivating folk singer he had found his way to peoples life through his various performances. Giving us characters across a range … Continue reading Farewell to a versatile Actor – Kalabhavan Mani Passes Away at 45
Someone asked me the other day why I did not write anything on JNU. Well my wish… 🙂 But then here it is…. Kanhaiya Kumar is a naturally born orator and his speech after on bail is going viral with folks. Especially his statement ‘We are not asking for freedom from India but freedom in India’ which is a Master quote filled with so much truth … Continue reading Kanhaiya; Great Speech; All support for JNU; But please stop quoting Lenin next time 🙂
‘Patriotism’ is an emotional attachment someone has (or develops) to a nation which they consider their own. On the other hand ‘Nationalism’ is the existence of a group identity that aims to separate or differentiate a group based on culture and/or ethnicity. Patriotism is Positive and Nationalism is Negative Nationalism in my opinion is the result of a feeling that only a differentiation can hold … Continue reading Patriotism, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story
When I read that Naatak was planning to stage August Osage County, I was in two minds because having seen the film adaptation of the same with Meryl Streep as Violet, I was not sure if I could imagine anyone else in that role. While one being a movie and the other on stage I should say Ekta Brahmkshatri Nailed it as Violet. For those who are not familiar with … Continue reading Naatak’s 52nd Production August: Osage County
Dinkoism has emerged as a parody religion on social networks organized by Independent social welfare groups in Kerala, India. Here is my Attempt on a piece to support and promote Dinkan and Dinkoism There is new information a new Religion in Town It’s the age of Dinkan the age of the golden An end to stories of creation Don’t get stranded between God and demon … Continue reading Dinkoism and ‘The Dinkan Poem’
‘The Desert Dancer’ is a 2014 biographical film directed by Richard Raymond. It tells the true story of a young, self-taught dancer in Iran, Afshin Ghaffarian (played by Reece Ritchie), who risked his life for his dream to become a dancer despite a nationwide dancing ban. The movie also has Freida Pinto in a main role as Elaheh. In the backdrop of the 2009 Presidential … Continue reading The Desert Dancer – A movie for Art and The Freedom to Perform
Randeep Hooda has made a stunning makeover for bringing to the Screen the character of Sarabjit Singh. Hope this opens people again to the closed world of common people that national borders shatter. While Randeep Hooda is an actor I love and commend him for his effort, I will dedicate this post to not him and his effort of make over, but to the real … Continue reading Don’t forget the real Sarabjit when you cheer Randeep Hooda’s Makeover – Freedom at the borders – An abstract element
Directed by Scott Coffey ‘Adult World’ is a cute interesting movie of a girl (out of college) played by Emma Roberts who aspires to be renowned poet sending manuscripts to magazines and publications. She is a Big fan of the renowned poet Rat Billings played by a favorite of mine John Cusak. Since she can’t keep piling on her parents she takes up the only … Continue reading Interesting movie about an aspiring Poet in an ‘Adult World’ 🙂
OK so the Be Like Bill Meme is all over Facebook. I was tempted a few times to try it, but as always I hate giving apps access to my profile to post stuffs for me. But then I thought, really? why would someone care whether they have to be like me or not be like me… And then I realized that these memes are … Continue reading KillBill; Don’t Be Like me or Be like me….. Really?…. Do you care..? Just be yourself
Vinod Narayan 