The Nonsensical King and the Commissioner
It should be true that you have to pay for every sin you commit, in this life itself, nothing is taken forward after death. I paid a part of my dues by watching the Malayalam Movie “The King and the Commissioner” last Thursday which was bringing together the characters of two successful movies from the past “The King” by Mammootty and “The Commissioner” By Suresh … Continue reading The Nonsensical King and the Commissioner
Now there is a Teenager in our house
Now we officially have a teenager in our house. Rhea, Today you become a teen. wow! You have been talking about it for the last two years and finally the day has come. I am sure you must be feeling great. I wish that you be excited just like this on all your future birthdays in life. As people grow older some loose the charm of a … Continue reading Now there is a Teenager in our house
Mayamohini – Hilarious and Paisa Vasool
Male actors doing female characters is not a new theme. We have seen Charlie Chaplin, Adam Sandler, Robin Williams John Travolta and Kamala Hassan in India doing characters of that sort. But Dileep’s Maya Mohini was slightly different. If you look at many of the actors I mentioned above and remember their characters they were all clothed in so much fabric and played an over … Continue reading Mayamohini – Hilarious and Paisa Vasool
An Obscure Dream
Where do you belong? That is a tough question. But belonging somewhere seems to be important At least as an obscure dream Like a drifter who never settles Our real travels are no more physical we travel through minds, not just ours; but even through that of others. we get lost and then when we find – ourselves we are lost again All these years … Continue reading An Obscure Dream
Malayalam movie Ordinary is quite Extraordinary – A Review
Watched the Malayalam Movie “Ordinary” yesterday. It is so nice to see movies like this in Malayalam that are a treat to watch for both the eyes and the mind. Movies that bring out the talents of its cast to the fullest to create a perfect blend of visual treat. The Ordinary Story The movie though named ordinary is indeed an extra ordinary experience. While … Continue reading Malayalam movie Ordinary is quite Extraordinary – A Review
To my sister Anu
Today is my sister’s birthday and I wish her the very best in her life. When we were kids we never thought that years ahead in life we would be living so far apart in this world that we could not attend each other’s birthday. We probably thought that life will remain in the same little cozy shell our parents built for us, but every … Continue reading To my sister Anu
Afghan Star – The First Music Talent show in Afghanistan
Born into the war and civil unrest they belong to a generation that had only heard about peace but never really lived in it. They had probably known the existence of something called freedom and democracy but never really tasted it. The documentary looks at Afghanistan’s first live talent show “Afghan Star” The documentary opens with a very touching song by a blind boy who … Continue reading Afghan Star – The First Music Talent show in Afghanistan
Love your Mother like your Mother
Mother earth wept at the feet of her own children Multiplying by billions, do they really heed “Be considerate”; she cried don’t rape me in the pretext of reaping A day will come when I can support no more No more feed and No more protect For the wrath of the unknowns are unknown even to me No, I am not angry, I am sad … Continue reading Love your Mother like your Mother
Ee Adutha Kalathu – Review
The Malayalam Movie “EE Adutha Kalathu” “In recent times” penned by Murali Gopy son of the legendary malayalam actor “Bharat Gopi is an interesting movie. Murali also takes up a major role in the movie. Seeing him after Blessy’s Bhramaram in which he had an important role to play. The movie is fast paced and it is said to be the first independent film. The performances … Continue reading Ee Adutha Kalathu – Review
Translation vs. Inspiration
Today I tried to translate a very poetic Malayalam song “Surma Ezhuthiya Mizhikale”. I found that I was in a chakravyuh. I knew how to get in but I had no clue how to get out. The problems of half knowledge. A chakravyuh is a military tactical formation which can be translated as “wheel lock” where you have two aspects of a knowledge, getting in … Continue reading Translation vs. Inspiration
Vinod Narayan 