De Dana Dan

De Dana Dan

Today I went to see the newest movie "De dana dan", Directed by Priyadarshan who tried to cast the magic of Hera Pheri. But you know, Hera pheri was a work of art which in my opinion requires a great skill to replicate and more you try to repeat it the more you tend to fail which we have seen in previous few of Priyadarshan movies like “Malamaal Weekly”, “Hera Pheri 2” and “Bhagam Bhag”. A master piece like “Hera Pheri” comes out just from simplicity.

Well let’s talk about the movie "De dana dan".  The biggest assets of the film are Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal and clearly Archana Puran Singh. She is loud but in my opinion she does justice to her character in each movie. The movie has tooo too toooooooooooo many characters. And as we know Priyadarshan direction from the times of Hera Pheri that all his movies are packed with lots of characters which builds misunderstandings and in the last part everyone runs behind each other. You will find the same in this film again. But in this movie it’s somewhat comical in a better way and entertaining at some points too. There is an excessive shouting after the intermission, almost each character has delivered dialogues while almost screaming. But even that I found funny.

But you know I have learned one thing in past few years that there is an enormous disparity between seeing a movie in a theatre and at home on television. The movie becomes 10 times better when it’s watched jointly with hundreds of strangers. Like few of my friends watched “All the best” in the theatre and going by their good opinion towards the movie I watched it at home and to tell you very honestly, I did not laughed even at any single instance. It was garbage.

Well “De dana dan” is a complete time pass if watched in the theatre which I can’t guarantee the same if watched at home on television. According to me you can watch this movie. There are just few scenes which could make me laugh but my in-laws and cousin sister-in-law were rolling on their stomach, the reason being that they have not watched most of Priyadarshan movies. It’s just same old Priyadarshan trademark movie which starts with light comedy, creates confusion in the middle with an extra stretched turmoil towards the end. I enjoyed the movie because the tickets were for free, accompanied by complimentary popcorn and Pepsi.

If you really want to watch a comedy movie in the theatre and ready to shell out few hundred bucks then I would suggest to give "De Dana Dan" a shot. It’s not that bad. It’s in fact a good Akshay Kumar movie after a very long time in which he has made a sincere attempt to make people laugh which he has succeeded to some degree

I would rate it 3/5

The Great Indian Oktober Fest

My hands are in the sky and I am dancing and shouting to the beats of “Aapki Dua dil haar gaya”. Anyone will go crazy if that song is performed in front of them by THE KK himself in front of a swarm of zillions. I was a piece of this zillion, thanks to Kingfisher for organising India’s own October fest AKA Beer fest.

    The venue was Palace ground, Bangalore. We got hold onto a couple of passes. We were not very fascinated about the fest because we have attended the original beer fest in Denmark and trust my words “It was a pool of shit”, people were drinking out of their limits and were generating every sort of crap. It was mother of all chaos I had ever stumbled upon. But we decided to go to Bangalore beer fest only because the name “Kingfisher” was coupled with it. Outstanding is the second name of “Kingfisher” to me and I am sure that you also would agree with me.

    The beer fest 2009 started on Friday the 23^rd and will be there till 25^th the Sunday, We made it Today, the Saturday and we in fact experienced the actual gist of “The Saturday Night”. An entry fee of 300/- kept the cheap mob away. The crowd was a civilized one which made the evening even more comfortable, there were hundreds of beer stalls which were selling all kinds of kingfisher beer and each and every single soul was just finishing one can after the other. It was messy but not shitty :D

When we arrived there “Raghu Dixit” was performing.

Raghu Dixit (From his Website raghudixit.com) - Raghu Dixit is fast emerging as a unique and popular composer-song writer-singer from India. Raghu’s music is a seamless amalgamation of Indian ethnic music and styles from different parts of the world. His lyrics, though intense, are simple and speak about every common man’s emotions and experiences, therefore, making his songs extremely popular among his fans. Inserting Indian Ethnic Folk, Sufi and Classical music phrases cleverly into his songs

    You know I could not appreciate what he was singing because he was singing in Kannada but the song which can ROCK 10,000 people at once must be something extraordinary, and it was. The Finale was performed by KK and he just took it away. People went crazy even for the slow songs he sung. We really had a great time and if you read this in time then you can definitely catch the action on 25^th October 2009 which is tomorrow as I write this (actually its today, it’s already past 12 AM).                                         

CHEERS !! Hiccccc !!

Tere Sang – A Kidult Love Story

    Today I saw a movie title of which is the same as the title of this post. I know many of you would not have heard of it because it’s already out of theatres. When we started this movie I had a slight info about the movie that it’s about 2 teenagers who by mistake end up having a preteen physical relation. I actually had no faith in the movie, I was thinking it will be just another film in which director would try a disastrous effort to offer audience a message.

    The movie did not have any huge star caste or any other extraordinary features but I still decided to go ahead and write about it because of its unusualness. The movie is directed by none other than Satish Kaushik and music is composed by Anu Malik. I was astonished to notice those names at the opening and at the finish of the movie. A movie with such big names went overlooked.

So What’s the fuss all about!!

    The Movie is about 2 teenagers, who go eloped after committing the blunder and a 17 yr old tries to take care of his 15 yr old pregnant companion. Movie does not have any excellent story but what it does have a strong finish which I and my wife were never presuming. The ending is not a total shock but a very indisputable one. Movie also has very different dialogues, every time there is a dialogue or a situation which is repeated in almost all Indian movies had a very different and far better conclusion in comparison to what every other movie has. I just loved the way Satish Kaushik and Rajat Kapoor acted right through the movie, they just proved how effortless and sparkling they are in their work and I would say in fact that this one is the best of Satish Kaushik's any roles that he has played till now.

If you get hold of this movie then try to watch it, it’s not bad :D

Are you an Indian ??

Me:- What is our President's Name?

VR: - Ummmmmmm ..... mmmmmmm ..... mmmmm .... I know it ..... Manmohan Singh .... no no no .... ummmmm
Me:- Shall I tell you ?

VR:- No No ... I know .... It’s Abdul Kalam Azad.

Me:- Awesome, then tell me what is the capital of New Delhi?

VR:- Hey Delhi itself is India's Capital, what do you think I am a fool ??

Me:- No but in that case, since it’s a state it should have a capital, right??

VR:- No it’s not a state.

Me:- Ok then what is it ??

After thinking and silence of exact 30 seconds

VR:- Ya it’s a state but I don’t know what its capital is.

Me:- Chandni Chowk

VR:- Ya may be (with a non-convincing look)

Me:- Ok then tell me this, How many states does India have ?

VR:- 25

Yes, that’s what the IQ of today’s generation is. Above, VR is one of my College friend and after 4 yrs of engineering and 3 yrs of job this is what a 26 yr old knows about his own country. It’s not the problem only with him, I have come across many others too and I have got the same kind of answers. People then say that they don’t have interest in politics.

These were no political questions!!! This is regular information which I think everyone MUST know ATLEAST.

Well correct answers to the question asked above are

President's Name (2007-2009 and going on) - Smt. Pratibha Patil

President's Name (2002-07) - APJ Abdul Kalam (No “Azad”, Abdul Kalam Azad was the renowned freedom fighter)

New Delhi - It is not a state but a Union territory (A Union Territory is a sub-national administrative division of India, in the federal framework of governance. Unlike the states of India but not actual state)

Number of states - 28

1.Andhra Pradesh

2.Arunachal Pradesh

3.Assam

4.Bihar

5.Chhattisgarh

6.Goa

7.Gujarat
8.Haryana
9.Himachal Pradesh

10.Jammu and Kashmir

11.Jharkhand

12.Karnataka

13.Kerala

14.Madhya Pradesh

15.Maharashtra

16.Manipur

17.Meghalaya

18.Mizoram

19.Nagaland

20.Orissa

21.Punjab

22.Rajasthan

23.Sikkim
24.Tamil Nadu
25.Tripura
26.Uttar Pradesh
27.Uttarakhand
28.West Bengal

Number of Union Territories - 7

A.Andaman and Nicobar Islands

B.Chandigarh

C.Dadra and Nagar Haveli

D.Daman and Diu

E.Lakshadweep

F.National Capital Territory of Delhi

G.Puducherry

I don’t know why people don’t have any awareness towards our own homeland.

# We know who is Obama, Sarkozy or Blair but who is Indian President no one knows

# We know who Guns and Roses are but don’t know who is Bheemsen Joshi

# We know about Eiffel Tower but have no idea where India Gate is (Bombay or Delhi !!!)

# We know about Pizza but eating masala dosa is considered middle class

# We know who Tom Cruise is but have no idea who Om Puri is.

I appreciate that foreign ethnicity is flamboyant and extraordinary but you are an Indian and till now you used all Indian resources to be here, to be able to read this but still you are more concerned in the nations other then yours. I am not asking you to write a book about India but having basic knowledge about it will do.

Think about this, I will ask you 5 very basic questions about India and if you answer them without googling/referring then you must be proud of yourself otherwise......

1. What is the capital of India ?

2. What is the order of 3 colors in Indian Flag ?

3. What was Mahatma Gandhi's full name ?

4. What is national Song of India ?

5. In which state Tajmahal is?

Let’s see the answers in the comments, if you do not know the answers then leave them namelessly but do not refer. If you refer and reply then we are not in loss, then its just you who is fooling yourself.

What's my Rashee??

             Yes I was asking this same question after being tormented by the latest movie “What’s your Raashee“. Me, my wife and a friend went for this movie today and found it an absolute waste of time. The movie had nothing to offer to its audience. Ashutosh Gowariker has again tried a total new concept which he always does. I still can’t remember a better movie then Lagaan and Swadesh but this one is a total turn-off.

What does movie offer – It’s about a guy who has to get married within a week. He is given a choice with 176 girls to choose from but he decides to meet just 12 of them, 1 from each sun sign. He does so because he reads a book “What’s your Rashee” which tells him that every sun sign has its own distinctive qualities. All 12 girls are played by Piggy Chops depicting metaphor for Harman Baweja’s dream girl. Indeed an original thought.

Movies biggest assets – Priyanka Chopra, She has looked stunning. She has done an amazing job while portraying these 12 poles apart characters. She has acted very well right through the movie. Also, the final song which shows all 12 Priyanka Chopras together is actually the best song and has a very lovely feel in it.

So why did Titanic Sink??

1. Whenever Harman Baweja goes to see a girl there is a song!! 12 songs in total and then 13th when all of them come together.

2. Harman Baweja can’t give expressions for nuts; I found his performance well under average.
3. Duration of the movie, over 3.5 hrs!!
4. All characters had very slackly written role. Excluding Priyanka Chopra everyone failed to make an impression.
5. Climax is stupid and it does not give explanation for why he got married to XYZ girl out of those 12. Almost 8-9 candidates which story makes sure that Harman will not tie the knot with but out of remaining 4-3 why he chooses XYZ!!! I am still searching for that answer.

             Please don’t go and watch it in the theatre because it’s a complete waste of time. If you disagree I would love to hear from you.

Feather in Joke Factory's Cap

All details given below are fictious and picked up from a leading newspaper, I have not written any of this (Otherwise Joke factory will sack me too :D)

Aiyoo City: A software engineer working with Joke Factory allegedly jumped to death from the multi-storeyed Joke Factory building located on the
outskirts of the city, police said today.


The deceased was identified as VY (28), a native of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh, the police said.


VY was working with the software firm in the Electronics city since 2004. He was on three months leave and last month he sent in his resignation through e-mail from his hometown which was accepted by the firm.


The company, however, said he could work till August 31, the sources said.


VY came to the office last night and jumped to death from the building, police said.


Readers Opinions


Joke Factory labour, Aiyoo City, says: I am also in same tower,ASS2 and same ODC where VY Jumped from,This is really sad news,his supervisor Should be hanged. They made him sucide. Joke Factory Really Sucks!!.This is not it happen first time here, in 2006 another guy jumped from ASS1 tower I want to get out of Joke Factory ASAP. Joke Factory policy are not employee friendly, they put 12000 people under enrichment,Govt should interfer in this situaion
[28 Aug, 2009 1131hrs IST]


Joke Factory labour, Aiyoo City, says: I am sure he was laid off. beacuse of that only that poor guy has done sucide..and if u knw software industry the first question is no one will GIVE YOU 3 MONTHS OFF !!!!Think guys time to leave Joke Factory....
[28 Aug, 2009 1115hrs IST]


cannot disclose, Aiyoo City, says: Hi, Its very sad to hear about this,I think there should be more inquiry in this matter,because I am damn sure that the guy would have been forced to put the papers as like me and thousands of employees who were asked to resign or face the adverse consequences. Ex employee Joke Factory
[28 Aug, 2009 1109hrs IST]


Joke Factory Employee, Aiyoo City, says: This is really a sad incident . Such kind of incidents can be easily controlled if the company policies are employee friendly . The HR should be doing councelling to know the state of the employee's mind . Also pressure which comes in from the management should also be checked .
[28 Aug, 2009 1022hrs IST]


sssss, delhi, says: actually indian it firms are hopeless and dont know to run business.Joke Factory is the worst firm one can imagine in india.hell with the cheap management of indian it firms who r good in cock riding
[28 Aug, 2009 0741hrs IST]


Another victim, Heaven, says: Suspect he would have been laid off and asked to resign. Would there be any other reason why he should choose to suicide inside office campus. Investigations result will not be revealed to safeguard the co. image. Poor guy let go his life. World doesn't ends when you are laid off.
[28 Aug, 2009 0459hrs IST]


Amulya, Atlanta, says: this news is wrong he did not commit suicide. Joke Factory is making story to hide fact. he was my child hood friend
[28 Aug, 2009 0450hrs IST]


Jagan, Blr, says: Joke Factory HR should be asked for their policy/agreement using which an employee can be given 3 months leave. And during that leave period, he has the rights to resign :). Does this happen in a normal situation? Employees getting 3 months leave in middle of a project, and then happily resigning? IT employees, know the labour laws of India and act accordingly. No other way out.
[27 Aug, 2009 2137hrs IST]


Lakshmi, UK, says: I completely agress with Tapan, Vohra. As a software engineer, I know, the difficult of work stress combine with this there is a interpersonal problems and other issues. I was once sufferer becoz, of depression. I was lucky to recognize and take control of my life but, how many people can do it for their self ? My self-assessment (intutitive) is around 70-90% IT guys are suffering from some form of mental illness. This should be the highest alarm issue for all corporate and government.
[27 Aug, 2009 1741hrs IST]


Joke Factory Employee, UK, says: Another feather in a cap for Joke Factory !!!
[27 Aug, 2009 1721hrs IST]


Tapan, Vohra, says: IT Professionals today are under a lot of stress, yet very few IT companies have the awareness or will to routinely access the mental health of its individuals. In these times of stress, companies should provide facilities for counselling for people who genuinely need help. Sites, like the Indian IT Professional Network, iITPRO.NET, should take up these issues with the corporate IT world.
[27 Aug, 2009 1557hrs IST]


True Joke Factory Employee, india, says: Dear All IT professional, This not new ,In MYSORE (karnatka)Joke Factory office the same incident happend in month of FEB.due to HR manager .one SAP team member also try to jump from 5 th floor but luckily security team caughtd him.it very important to note that in mysore employee are thrown out from their job due to south Vs North fight.some high post manager having this mentality to bias.these type of people showing false performance issue for paper work and destroying Joke Factory brand name.
[27 Aug, 2009 1550hrs IST]

Top 10 signs which indicates that you are working for Joke Factory

10. When other then poogle.com everything else is blocked.

9. When you get same reply for anything you request or recommend.... "NO"

8. When you buy meal from the factory restaurant and the canteen boy shooos you away if you ask for extra because what he served was inadequate.

7. When you ask ferry driver to ride slow and he also shooos you away.

6. When you never get your complete salary, ya that’s sad.

5. When everyone is given top work ranking in the same year when there is no hike in salary. The raise depends on the ranking. No hike means it does not matter what grade you get so offer everyone the highest grade and let them be contented.



4. When you are said to give your 150% but not to anticipate any help if factory fires you. (This was told by a very very top ranked spokesperson)

3. When you do terrible work you will get blasted majestically and when you do fine work you will just get blasted.

2. When you read a warning "Parking at owner's risk" within the Joke Factory's own boat parking waterfront. (I guess I should be guarding my boat for 8 hrs instead of working)

And The WINNER is: When life guard looks for bomb, knife and gun in you bag (I am sincerely not joking). He checks only males because females don’t do such things!! (I am yet again not joking)

Tell us more what different happens in you Joke Factory