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The Reflecting rED

Fantasies and Reflections on Self & Soul...

 

Sushmita Sen on Mohanlal



The Malayalam maverick Mohanlal has a new fan. The Bollywood diva, Sushmita Sen is elated about sharing screen space with him.“I’ve stood in the same frame as Mohanlal.I’m honoured. To watch him perform is to watch a whole textbook on Indian cinema unfold in front of your eyes. He’s THAT brilliant.”

 
 

Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting


2007 marks the Centenary of World Scouting. The first Scout Camp opened on the 1st August, 1907 by the Movement's Founder Robert Baden-Powell. Prince William has opened the 21st World Scout Jamboree on 27Th of July, marking the 100Th anniversary of the movement's founding. 40,000+ young people from around the world, will be celebrating the Scouting Sunrise in one place. The motto for the Centenary is One World One Promise.
During my school days, I used to be a boy scout. We all were very proud to be part of the scout group. The scout prayer was the first Hindi song I learned in full. It is really a nice one. Later i went on to study the Flag song too. I remember the camps I attended. Me n my friends always enjoyed those camps. Our favourite part was always the camp-fire. I must say I learned lot of things from those camps. I remember the first thing they wanted me to study after joining the scout group. Its a must for all.. Take a note. The motto is.. Be Prepared..

The Bharat Scout Prayer Song:


“ Daya Kar Dan Bhakti Ka


Hamen Paramatma Dena


Daya Karna Hamari Atma


Main Shudhata Dena


Hamere Dhyan Main Aao


Prabhu Ankon Main Bas Jao


Andhere Dil Main Aa Kar Ke


Param Jyoti Jaga Dena


Bahado Prem Ki Ganga


Dilon Main Prem Ka Sagar


Hamen Aapas Main Miljulkar


Prabhu Rehna Sikha Dena


Hamara Karam Ho Seva


Hamara Dharam Ho Seva


Sada Iman Ho Seva


Wo Sevakchar Bana Dena


Vatan Kr Vaste Jeena


Vatan Ke Vaste Marna


Vatan Par Jan Fida Karna


Prabhu Humko Sikha Dena”

 
 

Mohanlal to Start Multiplex at Chalakudy...


Excerpts from the news in Hindu, July 28th

Mohanlal bringing multiplexes to Kerala..

Actor Mohanlal is building state-of-the-art cinemas in Kerala. " These cinemas would be like multiplexes",he told Hindu here. "The first two cinemas will be at Pathanamthitta and Chalakudy."

"The cinemas will have two screens," Mohanlal said," One will have a seating capacity of 600 and the other 400. And one can do more than just watch a film here. You can shop and go to restaurants. There could be a place for children to play. The cinemas my business partners and I are building will have all such facilities."

He said more such cinemas would be built later. "May be not in the major cities where land value is prohibitive," said the actor.

 
 

...Life is...

Everything is just so cluttered with emotions. I can't say my life is one way for the next day will be completely different. I feel clouded by the horrid depths of confusion. Nothing in this world makes sense anymore but isn't that what makes it worth experiencing? At times my thoughts can get a bit carried away. I tend to take things for granted must learn to appreciate what I have been given. If my family were a forest fire, I'd be the ashes that remained. Just the old nasty ashes that were left behind reminding all of the disaster that took place. If my friends and I were colorful flowers, I'd be the first to wilt. Is it because I'm not strong enough? Maybe I just like darker colors over the bright. If I was born in a litter of cats, I'd be the little runt the mother rejects. It is unfair to think this Kat would be treated so I have so much here for me, but I feel differently. I am surrounded by those who think the world of me. But why does it feel like I'm not worth it? Sometimes I just wish. I just wish...But you, no. You're different. Why do you treat me so? Why do you torment me so? You are never out of my mind. Not even for the fluttering seconds of today and you somehow manage to come back tomorrow. It's the past that has left me scarred. I used to be so happy but, remember that things change with every day. What is happening in my present? I don't really know Is what I am feeling now, happiness?Confusion seems to have weaved itself inside me. I feel it has wrapped around my veins, nerves, and bones eat, breathe, and sleep confusion. And I hate it.I'm afraid to think today is any better But being pessimistic never did me any good I wish I could be satisfied with what I have.

 
 

Remakes Rule..





Remakes are all set to rule the movie industry.. Interestingly two of the biggest hits of Mohanlal in Malayalam are all set to release in Tamil. I watched the trailers of both films. That was what made me write this post.

Remakes are not something new in film industry. Particularly Tamil film industry have always been influenced by other language films. So often they remade hit film from Hindi and other southern languages..
All together there are about 6 films of mohanlal whose remakes in tamil are in pipeline..
They are
1. Kireedom remade into Kireedam, starring Ajith
2. Spadikam remade into Veerappu, starring Sunder C
3. Udayananu Tharam remade into Vellai Thirai, starring Prithivraj
4. Chotta Mumbai remake, starring Vijay
5. Vadakkum Nathan remake, starring Vikram
6. Hallo

The biggest star of Tollywood Rajnikanth himself saved his career with the remake of Amitabh's Don , 'Billa'.. He went on to remake Amitabh hits such as Khud-Daar, Namak Halaal, Lawaaris, Trishul, and Kasme Vaade, were remade into hit Rajinikanth starrers Padikkadavan, Velaikaran, Panakkaran, Mr. Bharath, and Dharmathin Thalaivan, respectively. He also remade Mohanlal's Thenmavin Kombathu and Manichitrathazhu( from Kannada version), to 'Muthu' and 'Chandramukhi'.. The number two in Kollywood, Vijay has an uncanny knack for spotting a winner in remakes. The 'Ilaya Dalapathi' saw tremendous potential in a Telugu film titled Pokkiri , directed by Prabhudeva... Promptly, he remade it in Tamil, with spectacular results. Buoyed by the success of the remake recipe, Vijay has set his sights on another hit film, the Mohanlal starrer, ‘Chota Mumbai’, a big hit in Mollywood. The grapevine is abuzz that Vijay is planning to remake it in Tamil with himself in the male lead. His Thullatha manavum thullum, Kadhalukku Mariyadhai, friends etc were remakes only..Vikram's kashi, majja etc were also remakes of malayalam films.. When Kamal Hasan remade 'Munnabhai MBBS', the innocent charm associated with the original was never there. It was a total disaster to me.

I have often noticed that the tamil remakes tend to fail the originals in more than one way.. The remakes of Bharatham and Nadodikattu etc were really an insult to the original.
Its really funny that even though Mohanlal confines himself mostly to malayalam industry, most of his hit films are reamde into many other languages, thanks to his close friend Priyadarshan who is making Bhool Bhulaiya with Akshay Kumar which is a remake of Mohanlal's 'Manichitrathazhu'. Priyadarshan in the past have remade many of the malayalam and tamil hits into hindi. Virasaat and Hera Pheri are some of his best remakes.. I dont think he have done anything other than remake films in hindi. Maalamal weekly may be an exception. Earlier he used to remake Hollywood movies to malayalam. Anyway its heartwarming to see he havent forgotten his oldways.

Mohanlal mayn't be complaining, he himself is acting on another great remake. The potboiler of the season is RGV's Sholay aka Aaag. In this remake of Ramesh Sippy's timeless classic 'Sholay' he portrays the role of Thakur, enacted in the original by legendary Sanjeev kumar. RGV is not someone who is stranger to remakes. He himself remade his debut film shiva in hindi. Also he went on to remake Godfather into hindi as Sarkar. Now he is planning a sequel, which is named Sarkar Raj.

Interview: Mohanlal On His Role In RGV's Aag

The trend seems to be never ending.. Why filmmakers go for a remake?.. When directors aren't confident of doing something different?.. or when the producer dont like to take a risk?.. sometimes leading actors are the ones who want the remakes. Remakes are noway a crime.. But one feel they should do justice to the original story. The writers rights should also be protected. I always felt bad for someone like Madhu Muttom for the treatment he got. Even when he is the original author of 'Chandramukhi' which collected crores, he is still a struggling writer.

Only one thing is still baffling to me, why there is no remakes in malayalam.. Last time i saw a remake in malayalam was Priyadarshan's Vettom.. and also When Kamal remade Tom cruise's Rainman into Pacha kuthira.. Ohh.. i forgot one more name.. Amal Neerad's Mammootty starrer Big B( 'Yogi' is the name of the film's Tamil remake) was the remake of Four Brothers, which itself was an adaptation of the film The Sons of Katie Elder... Priyadarshan , you got competition..

 
 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Released..


Harry Potter fever has started heating up again. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the Harry Potter series of novels by J. K. Rowling released globally today. Prior to its release, a number of texts purporting to be genuine leaks appeared on net. I too got some pdf copies through mail. I haven't been a great follower of the series,so it wasn't a big problem for me to resist temptation. But it was hard time for those who are addicted to the series. I got a friend who had this problem, having read all the books in the series for at least 5- 6 times..She was eagerly waiting for the last part. I am hoping to post a review as soon as she finishes the book..

Come on gal.. Don't keep me waiting...

 
 

Lost Highway released...

Bon Jovi Scores First No. 1 Album Since 1988...

Listen to the Tracks..

1. "Lost Highway" (Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, John Shanks) - 4:14
2. "Summertime" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Shanks) - 3:18
3. "(You Want to) Make a Memory" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Desmond Child) - 4:37
4. "Whole Lot of Leavin'" (Bon Jovi, Shanks) - 4:17
5. "We Got It Going On" With Big & Rich (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Big & Rich) - 4:13
6. "Any Other Day" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Gordie Sampson) - 4:03
7. "Seat Next to You" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Hillary Lindsey) - 4:23
8. "Everybody's Broken" (Bon Jovi, Billy Falcon) - 4:13
9. "Till We Ain't Strangers Anymore" feat. LeAnn Rimes (Bon Jovi, Sambora) - 4:44
10. "The Last Night" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Shanks) - 3:33
11. "One Step Closer" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Shanks) - 3:37
12. "I Love This Town" (Bon Jovi, Sambora, Falcon) - 4:38
13. "Lonely" (Bon Jovi, Child, Daryl Brown) - 3:55 (Bonus Track)
14. "Walk Like a Man" - 4:29 (Bonus Track)
15. "Put the Boy Back in Cowboy" (Bon Jovi) - 3:59

 
 

Shri Hanuman Chalisa


Yesterday I was watching film Rudraksha on TV. It was really a boring film. But after watching it, I felt a sudden urge to learn hanuman chalisa (हनुमान चालीसा) . I had seen it used in another movie too. It was Shahid Kapoor's 'Wah Life hai to aisi'. There is song in that film, with Arshad warsi singing the chalisa. Its said that if u recite hanuman chalisa all your fears will go away. Who would like to give a try.

I searched on net found the whole poem. Its written by Tulsidas. His most famous work, other than 'Ramacharitamanasa'. Now I am goin to learn the whole poem. Dunno how much time it will take. If anyone want to try I am posting the poem here. Want to know the exact meaning of each line, then please follow this link Shri Hanuman Chalisa with meaning ..




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Jai Bajrang Bali..


Dohã
Shrîguru charan saroj raj, nij manu mukur sudhãri
Baranaû Raghuvar bimal jasu, jo dãyaku phal chãri
Buddhihîn tanu jãnike, sumiro Pavan Kumãr
Bal buddhi bidyã dehu mohin, harahu kales bikãr

Jai Hanumãn gyãn gun sãgar, Jai kapîs tihun lok ujãgar
Rãmdût atulit bal dhãmã, Anjani putra Pavansut nãmã
Mahãvîr Vikram bajrangî, Kumatî nivãr Sumati ke sangî
Kanchan varan virãj suvesã, Kãnan kundal kunchit kesã
Hãth bajra aur dhvajã birãje Kãndhe munj janeyu sãje
Shankar suvan Kesarî nandan, Tej pratãp mahã jag bandan
Vidyãvãn gunî ati chãtur, Rãm kãj karive ko ãtur
Prabhu charitra sunive ko rasiyã, Rãm Lakhan Sîtã man basiyã
Sukshma rûp dhari Siyahi dikhãvã, Bikat rûp dhari Lank jarãvã
Bhim rûp dhari asur sanhãre, Rãmchandra ke kãj sanvãre
Lãya sajîvan Lakhan jiyãye, Shrî Raghuvîr harashi ur lãye
Raghupati kînhî bahut baðãî, Tum mam priya Bharatahi sama bhãî
Sahas badan tumhro jas gaven, As kahi Shripati kanth lagãven
Sanakãdik Brahmãdi munîsã, Nãrad Sãrad sahit ahîsã
Jam Kuber digpãl jahãnte, kavi kovid kahi sake Kahãnte
Tum upkãr Sugrîvahin kînha, Rãm milãya rãj pad dînha
Tumhro mantra Vibhîshan mãnã, Lankesvar bhaye sab jag jãnã
Jug sahastra jojan par bhãnû,Lîlyo tãhi madhur phal jãnû
Prabhu mudrikã meli mukh mãhîn, Jaladhi lãnghi gaye achraj nãhin
Durgam kãj jagat ke jete, Sugam anugrah tumhare tete
Rãm Duãre tum rakhvãre, Hot na ãgyã bin paisãre
Sab sukh lahai tumhãrî sarnã, Tum rakshak kãhû ko ðarnã
Ãpan tej samhãro ãpai, Tîno lok hãkte kãnpai
Bhût pisãch nikat nahin ãvai, Mahãvîr jab nãm sunãvai
Nãsai rog harai sab pîrã, Japat nirantar Hanumat vîrã
Sankat se Hanumãn chhuðãvai, Man kram vachan dhyãn jo lãvai
Sab par Rãm tapasvî rãjã, Tinake kãj sakal tum sãjã
Aur manorath jo koî lãvai, Soî amit jîvan phal pãvai
Chãron yug partãp tumhãrã, Hai parsidh jagat ujiyãrã
Sãdhu sant ke tum rakhvãre, Asur nikandan Rãm dulãre
Asht sidhi nav nidhi ke dãtã, As bar dîn Jãnakî mãtã
Rãm rasãyan tumhare pãsã, Sadã raho Raghupati ke dãsã
Tumhare bhajan Rãm ko pãvai, Janam janam ke dukh bisrãvai
Ant kãl Raghuvar pur jãyî, Jahan janm Hari bhakt kahãyî
Aur Devtã chitt na dharayi, Hanumat seî sarv sukh karayi
Sankat katai mitai sab pîrã, Jo sumirai Hanumat balvîrã
Jai jai jai Hanumãn gosãîn, Kripã karahu guru dev kî nãîn
Jo sat bãr pãth kar koî, Chhûtahi bandi mahã sukh hoî
Jo yah paðhai Hanumãn Chalîsã, Hoye siddhi sãkhî gaurîsã
Tulsîdãs sadã Hari cherã, Kîjai Nãth hridya mah ðerã

dohã
Pavanatanaya sankat haran, mangal mûrati rûp
Rãm Lakhan Sîtã sahit, hridya basahu sur bhûp

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Mission 90 Days Review


7 days ago I had posted the review of movie Hallo. Now exactly after a week, here comes the review of another new release. Got a chance to watch Mission 90 days by Major Ravi yesterday, starring Mammootty in lead. The main difference I felt at first was the ticket price!!!.. I had seen Hallo ,releasing day itself for the cost of 150Rs per ticket(black only).. Now for Mission 90 days, I did watch the film for just 40Rs. According to me both were worth the ticket cost. A huge let down by Major Ravi after the cult classic Keerthichakra. Mission 90 days is the story of assassination of rajiv gandhi and the mission to catch those involved alive. It is mixed with the personal experience of Major ravi. The film(shot in 29days!!!) disappoints you as a viewer.I can tell you most of the viewers were bored most of the time, esp at climax scenes. A realistic story is the only plus. Could have been a much better film. Thank god mohanlal rejected this film as he didn't had dates. Mammooty do justice to a role which wont be counted among his best. The film lacks the pace that is essential to drive a commando mission based film. With hallo rocking, Mission 90 days wont find many family audiences..But definitely not a flop. If Sharukh n Sex sells in Bollywood, its Maohanlal n Mammootty tat sells here at Gods own country. The only similarity between the two movies is the name of hero..Sivaram.. Anyway a different film which could have been better. Am I goin to make a good film critic?... Sometimes I sound one.. media do influence me.

Note: If you want to watch this film, be quick. The theatres may finish the mission within 25-30 days.

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Hallo...Simply superb...



Yesterday i saw the film...simply superb movie...100% entertainer by rafi mecartin...Class comedy by lalettan, jagathy, suraj, salimkumar, and team...Lalettan just astonishes you once again with his super dance steps...something you were waiting to see from lalettan...He just rocks in this movie...Nice songs....It has a humorous mood throughout...satisfaction guaranteed...No doubt this movie will be a mega hit and will break records...

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Laste Movie I watched 2...

The trend for sequels is running in film industry...
So i m copying it here too..

Last Sunday i got one more DVD..

it was a fun ride for about 1hr and 20 minutes...

Can you guess the film..

.. it was Scary Movie 4.. directed by David Zucker, the same man who directed the 3rd installment of the series.. He is also tipped to direct the 5Th one too..


If you have seen any of the films in this series you may be knowing that, they spoof at most of the famous movies to generate humour...


The movies officially spoofed:


Saw - The opening scene with Dr. Phil and Shaquille O'Neal and the villain Jigsaw.
Saw II - See above.
The Village - The old-world country scene.
The Grudge - During Cindy's caretaking of Ms. Norris.
War of the Worlds - The main parody with the alien Tri-Pods.
Million Dollar Baby - Cindy's boxing match with a female Mike Tyson.
Brokeback Mountain - The scene with Mahalik and his friend.
Hustle & Flow



The story follows the pattern..


Anna Faris and Regina Hall are back as the lovable, dim-witted Cindy Campbell and her self-serving, sex-crazed pal Brenda Meeks respectively. They are joined this time around by Craig Bierko as the cute, but utterly clueless, Tom Ryan. Together, they battle to save the world from a ruthless alien invasion. Cindy moves in next to Tom because she's taking care of an old lady. She finds out the house is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "triPods" are invading the world and Cindy has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.



The film is really fun to watch for more than one time...

But its not a family movie..be careful..

Guys this one is for you..