Mr. Big - To Be With You

Whatever might be the case, I know it's neither the time nor the place... but just remembered an old number.... and can't help but sing aloud....

I'm the one who wants to be with you
Deep inside I hope you'll feel it too
Waited on a line of greens and blues
Just to be the next to be with you



"A mighty pain to love it is,
And 'tis a pain that pain to miss;
But of all pains, the greatest pain
It is to love, but love in vain."

Yet love it is that keeps one going...

The Right thing to do.....

You know... if you are any bit the righteous (!!) guy... then you would have definitely come across this phrase many a times in life... if you are the kinda guy who specialises in giving advices to people then you are all the more guilty of using this phrase... its like a guiding beacon... "The Right thing to do..."

It's like smoking, comes with a warning below.... "The roads gonna be monstrously tough" but you anyways end up smoking. If it is the right thing to do then why do the roads have to be tough, why hasnt some noble soul walked up that road and done something to it?
It's the same everywhere, any story and you will have the Hero saying, "I know the roads gonna be tough, but I have to do it, coz its the right thing to do" Yeah right, as if the writers would have it any other way or for that matter the money making brains behind the whole deal. I can almost see the bioscope zooming towards DDLJ, the mother sending her daughter along with the Hero, the son-in-law she knows that would keep her daughter happy. And for that happiness she is willing to risk everything, the ire of her husband, and tells the kids to run away; and thus enters SRK with his soapy lines about the right road and the wrong road and all that jazz. About true happiness (this I shall write more about soon, have been wanting to)...

Anyways, I have begun to hate the movies... you know whatever you say, howmuchever you might mean it, its just a dialog that has already featured in some god forsaken movie. The emotions, the truth with which one might have said it and meant it is just lost because some silly protagonist has already said it somewhere... and what does one get in return... "yeh tho bus dialog maarne waali baat hai" and you wake up to the harsh reality that all that you just said was blown away like dust within moments... aaah, am again wandering away..

The right thing to do... I am supposed to be doing the right thing right now. But what is the right thing? Who decides the right thing? Can't be the people around you. The more you think about it, the more you realise that it must be that inner voice that gives you these nagging thoughts, those directions at the wrong times although on many other occasions at the right time to do something. What's it that they call it, your "Conscience" !!!
Hate it too, although your conscience is the one thing that's closest to you more than anyone or anything else. But then again, how exactly does one differentiate from the different things that the inner voice tells you to do. Coz after all its you who's doing the talking through your conscience. So what do you do when what's right as per you, but at the same time is the right thing to do. Which then is the one to be followed. Many a times there is no reason to thought, however many a times there isn't much thought given to reason.

So many questions arise when one tries to listen to their conscience, so many things that one is supposed to take care of... What does my conscience say? Is it fair? Could it hurt anyone - including me? How would I feel if somebody did it to me? Deep down how do I feel about it? How am I gonna feel about myself later if I do it?
Answering these questions in itself are so tough, sometimes you don't want to answer any of them, coz the truth might hurt you or someone else, you just don't want to face the facts, denial - to simply put it.

What does one do at such circumstances? What is the mind supposed to do? What is the heart supposed to do? How is the right thing to be done?

After all.... You're my Wonderwall

Singing aloud.... the silly heart keeps on singing....to anyone who might wanna hear it... but... there's no one listening... its just you...

B'Coz Maybe...
You'r gonna be the one that saves me...
And After all..
You're my Wonderwall...

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
And after all
You're my wonderwall
You're my wonderwall
You're my wonderwall

Height of encroachment

You gotta see this....




And then u have people crying about how people are encroaching.... may be someone should suggest sending the "Mr. Mow down illegal buildings" to bangkok... of course in now way am I suggesting that what he did was bad... but looking at the conditions here, I think they need him badly ;-)

In the Jungle... the mighty jungle....

A song that I had always associated with the series "Friends"..... an amazing sing-along.... can almost see Joey taking the high tone... :)

Not sure from which movie this is...but my guess would be Madagascar.... its nice... nothing too great to write about... however at the same time not something you should miss out on.... its like one of those things that you wouldnt keep going back to but would still like to have it with you....

A lifetime's story itself in it... Well here you go... hope you enjoy it...

Thiruda Thiruda - Konjum Nilavu

Here's a song from the movie Thiruda Thiruda (Tamil), dubbed in Hindi as Chor Chor (Duuuh!!)... and as per Wikipedia.. in English Thief Thief... (Aaaarrrggghhhh)

The film revolves around two thieves, Kadir and Azhagu (Anand and Prashanth), and their friend Rajathi (Heera Rajgopal) who're on the run from police who believe they're behind a huge robbery. While the three characters are on the run, chased by the police, they come across a mysterious woman, and their quest for Rs. 1000 crores - stolen money on its way into the hands of a ruthless gangster - begins. During their journey, they face many trials, and encounter many characters, however, ulltimately their success depends on trust, friendship and love.

Anyways, this is the song called "Chandralekha" or also known as "Konjum Nilavu"

Hope you'll enjoy it.... I know I Did :)

Roads Blocked due to low rainfall....

Huh??

Is that the first reaction to the title... well despair not comrades... its my sick attempt (again!) at humour...

The Gods have been very stingy with their downpour of scores... was expecting a storm but instead got a draught.... :(

Anyways.... I shall save the slow drubbing death that I am giving you all reading through this.... My Gmat sucked.. if I could stress any better.... it sucked so bad... oh well..I'll let that train of thought pass on...

Thus, the verdicts out... All the roads towards ISB have been blocked until further notice... and to be honest, I have no idea whether there ever would be a notice saying otherwise... was so close...but ended up being so far :(

More on the Bajaj....

During my school days, there was this joke that used to the rounds... just came back to my mind... so thought of noting it down lest I remember it again after another decade... ;-)

I might be mixing it up a bit as I am not too sure of the storyline.... its been long but if my memory serves me right... here goes...

There were 4 two wheelers parked at a rail bogie (?)... A Kinetic Honda, Hero Honda, LML Vespa and A Bajaj Chetak. Due to some riot people were vandalising all things that they could see...
One Guy sees these vehicles parked and begins breaking the glasses and starts crunching metal one by one starting with the Kinetic...moving on the Hero Honda then to the LML Vespa... and finally comes to the Bajaj.
Due to some reason, he ponders for a moment looking at the Bajaj, sighs and leaves without touching it....
Any Ideas why??
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Please don't come up with sad liners as if he was attached to Bajaj, or that the scooter was his or something lame enough like that....
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This one is lamer than all that... its supposed to be a PJ remember?

Coz the stepney of the scooter read.... "You Just Can't Beat a Bajaj"
Ha ha ha ha

P.S Errors and omissions exempted. Different variants of the joke would most prob be available from different mouths

Hamara Bajaj...

Being a staunch supporter of Bajaj (Had a trusted Bajaj scooter that was gifted to me by my dear late grandfather.... here's to reminiscing the Hamara Bajaj campaign....



Buland Bharat ki.. Buland Tasveer... Hamara Bajaj... Hamara Bajaj

Respect your National Anthem....

Haven't seen this one on TV or in a theatre (of course it's been ages since I have been to one...but that aside)... gave the goosepimples to me... but well anything patriotic does tht to me....

Trust me this is worth a watch.... The old man & the kids.... we need to stand up... stand up not to someone else... but to ones own self... coz that's where we fail to stand... to stand up to ourselves...

Where the Hell is Matt???

Where the Hell is Matt... a very nice video... you ought to see this one... tis abt this guy matt who travels around the world, from the most hideous of locations to the most exotic of locations and records himself doing....well... this... just go ahead and watch it... am suer u will not regret it....



Have been searching for this video for quiet sometime... was first introduced to this by my friend Mobz.... another crazy guy... but well... U liked it dint u... wud love to be a part of it... ;-)

For more videos or information about Matt you can visit.. WhereTheHellIsMatt

Confucius

.....Confucius is thy middle name.....


And I say this to no one else but me !!!

And please don't misunderstand me... I don't say this under the misconception of being nowhere close to a philosopher.... but simply because...

I seem to prove the saying... "If you cant convince them...confuse them"

As stupid as I could be... !!!!

Innit Funny mate????

Found it to be pretty funny... dunno how many of u might get it.... hate the fake accent that he attempts.... in fact started getting irritated with his voice...but hell it sure is a good laugh... atleast the closure brought me to splits.... :)

My Best Friends Wedding....

Saw the movie (again)... a movie that I have always liked...hmmm... I wonder why...
Julia Roberts looks as ravishing as ever... and who can miss that smile of hers... can only think of one person that kinda emulates her...

Its funny the way things are... sometimes I wonder to whom is it that I relate more with... but well at the end of the day... (or the movie per se) it was but a reminder of sorts... :)

To My Friends....

This is for my friends who are going through a rough patch right now and unfortunately I am not there with them to help sort out things... this is for all friends here, there and everywhere... for all those who understand what friendship is...



Hang on guys... "one for all and all for one"

Another all time favourite.... Guna

This is another all time favourite of mine... The song "Kanmani Anbodu" from the movie "Guna"

They say that music knows no language... and I agree... music is beyond any language...
however in this one... the language... the lyrics is music to the ears in its own... one while listening to music enjoys it even though the meaning might not be clear... but when one understands what the song means.. whats being conveyed... when the two are coupled together... its a whole new dimension... one begins to understand the devotion... the essence of the song... the music...



As Always I present the lyrics as well for those who are interested... and send me a comment or something if you are interested in knowing the meaning or essence of the song... atleast I will try to explain my interpretation of it from however much I know the language....

kanmani anboadu kaadhalan naan ezhudhum kadidhamae
ponmani un veettil soukyamaa naan ingu soukyamae
unnai ennip paarkkaiyil kavidhai sottudhu
adhai ezhudha ninaikkaiyil varththai muttudhu

(kanmani)

undaana kaayam yaavum thannaalae aarip poagum
maayam enna ponmaanae ponmaanae
enna kaayam aana poadhum en maeni thaangik kollum
undhan maeni thaangaadhu sendhaenae
endhan kaadhal ennavenru sollaamal aenga aenga azhugai vandhadhu
endhan soagam unnaith thaakkum enrennumboadhu vandha azhugai ninradhu
manidhar unarndhu kolla idhu manidhak kaadhalalla
adhaiyum thaandip punidhamaanadhu

abiraamiyae thaalaattum saamiyae naandhaanae theriyumaa
sivagaamiyae sivanil neeyum paadhiyae adhuvum unakku puriyumaa
suba laali laali laali laali
abiraami laali laali laali

The music is composed by Maestro Illayaraja sung by the versatile KamalHaasan and S. Janaki

An All time favourite... Duet

This is an all time favourite of mine.... beautiful lyrics... really beautiful... loved it when I was and well even now... a very beautiful song..... really glad to have found it now... am searching for the hindi version for a a good friend... enjoy it in Tamil (original version) for now...



And the lyrics for those who are interested.... :)

En kadhale En kadhale,
Ennai enna seyyap pohiraai?
Naan ooviyan endru therindum nee,
Yen? Kannirandai ketkiraai?

Siluvaigal Sirahuhal,
Rendin enna tharap pohiraai?
Killuvathaikk killivittu,
Yen? thalli nindru paarkiraai?

Kadhale nee poo erindhaal
Endha malayum konjam kulayum,
Kadhale nee kal erindhaal
Endha kadalum konjam kalangum
Ini meelvadhaa illai veelvadhaa?
Uyir waalwadhaa illai powadhaa?
Amuthenpathaa wisham enbadhaa?
Illai amudha-wishamenbadhaa?

Kadhale un kaaladiyil
Naan wilundhu wilundhu tholudhen
Kangalai nee moodikkondaai
Naan kulungi kulungi aludhen
Idhu maatram�a thadumaatram�aa?
En nejile,pani moottama�a?
Nee tholiyaa? Illai edhiriyaa?
Endru thinamum poraattam�aaa?

En kadhale En kadhale,
Ennai enna seyyap pohiraai?
Naan ooviyan endru therindum nee,
En Kannirandai ketkiraai?

The music director is A.R.Rahman, the movie is "Duet"... don't know the name of the hindi version... maybe its the same... and the song in Tamil is sung by SPB

...Saawan Beeto Jaye Peharwa....

A Beautiful song.... touching.... nothing much to write home about... its pure music at its best... beautiful lyrics...



Here are the lyrics to the song:

Saawan Beeto Jaye Peharwa
Mann Mera Ghabraye
Aeso Gaye Pardes Piya Tum
Cheyn Humein Nahin Aye

Mora Saiyaan Moh Sey Bolay Na
Mein Laakh Jatan Kar Haari

Tu Jo Nahin to Aisay Piya hum
Jaisay Soona Aanganaa
Nain Tehaari Raah Neeharey
Nainnan Ko Tarsao Na

Pyar Tumhain Kitna Kartay Hain
Tum Yeh Samajh Nahin Pao gay
Jab Hum Na Hongay to Peharwa
Bolo Kya Tab Aao gay

Mora Saiyaan moh Sey Bolay Na
Laakh Jatan Kar Haar Rahi

Spin

Winner of 35 film festival awards worldwide - Brilliantly shot!

College Lecture Prank

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Wonder how it would be if it happened somewhere here.... but well...its weirdly nice..