Samaantar – 2009 – Marathi movie by Amol Palekar

samaantarWatched Samaantar (parallel) a 2009 Marathi movie by Amol Palekar…. He also acts in the movie… for a long time at least in hindi I have not seen him on screen. And last time I experienced him behind screen was in Paheli in hindi… which for some reason did not give me a lot from Amol as a director…

But Samaantar is an interesting movie both from Amol as a director and from him as an actor that shows us that he still has that screen likability in him… Though his role is not exactly the next door guy of his younger ages.. the movie showcases the usual simplicity that is woven into his characters…

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The Night

Centuries of day when crammed into a single night it was like a thousand stars shining for eternity but time was confused all those coming together atrocities, lies, brutal insights into man’s incompetent self being the fabricated stories of divinity progress, morality, love.. it was just too much to handle it fell apart, stopped, moved moaned and finally went still Time the eternal truth was … Continue reading The Night

Sreesanth..? Really…? May be the ball is blocking the Eyeball…. Here is my take….

I have always been of the opinion that Sreesanth is very immature and many a time bordering on clownishness… I also strongly believe he is a man of not much valor (which many of us making fun of him are not either) and that is the simple basis of my take here… Sreesanth with the above stats will turn out to be the most vulnerable … Continue reading Sreesanth..? Really…? May be the ball is blocking the Eyeball…. Here is my take….

Jessie Hillel – A Voice that will make you want to be good

When you hear Jessie sing it is as if the time stops and waits during every pause she makes… so her voice can come out, get into you and touch your heart…. This eleven year old is so amazingly talented…. A runner up from NZ got talent… Jessie is someone you should watch out for… I am happy but feel I have been too late … Continue reading Jessie Hillel – A Voice that will make you want to be good

A Step closer to life – Rhea turns 14

Happy Birthday Rhea….. As you enjoy the most wonderful years of your life… you also get closer to life…. and never let money blind you… You are getting closer to knowing what you want with life…. I know in the coming years we will have several things to argue about and disagree on… but that is what life is all about…. because there often comes … Continue reading A Step closer to life – Rhea turns 14

Where did you bury our freedom of speech?

Where did you bury our freedom of speech? Poets, artists, singers… they all hear a question inside them…. on whose side are you..? on whose side are you..? and they answer…. their poems, songs, plays, documentaries… they voice against atrocities, casteism, inequality, farmer suicides, Malnutrition corruption, female infanticide… They demand women be educated, be liberated… be free Where did you bury our freedom of speech? they … Continue reading Where did you bury our freedom of speech?

Kumare – Finding Truth by Being a Fake

Kumare is all about the truth finding Journey of one young man who decides to be a fake guru in order to find the real truth… It is a classical blend of Borat in a eastern way without all the obscenity that Borat traded on… The movie is a eye opener not just for Guru worshiper but also other who are able to see up … Continue reading Kumare – Finding Truth by Being a Fake

When Dutt’s Butt is on the line; Will Lady Justice take a peek

Lady justice we know is blindfolded with the scale of fairness and truth presiding over justice… but the question is will she take a peek in this high profile case on Sanjay Dutt… The law should be enforced without favor, regard of money, power or social stature….. but looks like even lady justice might get carried away when celebrities enter the courtroom….. When zaibunnisa khazi … Continue reading When Dutt’s Butt is on the line; Will Lady Justice take a peek