On the 63rd Indian National Film Awards
Is there anything wrong with giving Bahubali getting the Best Picture Award? Anything wrong with Amitabh getting the best actor? I would have expected the movie to get credits for sets, art direction, special effects and so on but not Best Picture. Then when it got best picture the thought that came to my mind is what does it mean to be the ‘best picture’. … Continue reading On the 63rd Indian National Film Awards
Read; Write and Be Complete; Be PenPositive – Enjoy World Poetry Day
What does a day mean to those who live poetry everyday? Good question. Just like you cannot reduce your dad and mom into a date because you have Father’s day or Mother’s day we will have to just take it as A day, and make sure poetry is reflected in our life every day. And it is not that tough. You do not need … Continue reading Read; Write and Be Complete; Be PenPositive – Enjoy World Poetry Day
The Truth is like Poetry; And Most People Fucking hate Poetry; Happy Poetry Day !!!
This weekend I was watching the movie ‘The Big Short’ and in that a character says that he overheard this in a Washington DC Bar ‘The Truth is like Poetry; And Most People Fucking hate Poetry’. He was probably referring to him and the world he lives in, the world of big money and greed and ‘Care Less for those who Have Less’ kind of … Continue reading The Truth is like Poetry; And Most People Fucking hate Poetry; Happy Poetry Day !!!
‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ – A Q&A between ‘Me’ and ‘Myself’
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’
Happy 9th Rahi – Always Stand Up for those who cannot
Dear Rahi, Another year passed by and again it is time to write for you. I think this is one of the most favorite things I do in any year. Happy Birthday to you and Happy International Women’s Day. The world we live in now is much different from the world that I grew up. Well not different technically but it has changed a lot. There are good … Continue reading Happy 9th Rahi – Always Stand Up for those who cannot
Farewell to a versatile Actor – Kalabhavan Mani Passes Away at 45
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
Kanhaiya; Great Speech; All support for JNU; But please stop quoting Lenin next time :)
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, Nationalism, Some opinions and a Small Story
‘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
Naatak’s 52nd Production August: Osage County
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 and ‘The Dinkan Poem’
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’
Vinod Narayan 