Hrishikesh Mukherjee the great filmamaker of all times. The great entertainer of all generations who touched the heart of every cinema viewer with his heart touching films. Be it Guddi, Anand, Abhmaan or Golmaal his films carried a magic without the big sets and loud music. The films were from the life we live and not we aspire for. The characters taken from our friends or someone from our neighbourhood. The films filled with instances we face everyday in our life. But by adding his magic touch he made those instances memorable. He not only entertained, his films also carried a message a very important message, the message of love, compassion, sweetness and fun in life. The films he made still after viewing a thousand times have the power that can make one cry in the last seen of Anand when Rajesh Khanna's character is lying dead and the tape recorder plays " Zindagi aur maut to uparwale ke hathon main hai alampanah, hum sab to rang manch ki kathputliyaan hain jiski dore uparwale ungaliyon mai bandhi hui hai, kab kaun kahan uth jayega koi nahin bata sakta. Ha ha ha........."
Hrishikesh Ji has passed away after playing his role of adding sweetness to our lifes but through his memorable creations he will keep reminding us that life is to live and we should enjoy every moment of it.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Sunday, August 27, 2006
Floods, Attacks, God having milk and Sea water turning sweet
The most amazing thing that has happened to India was the issues find their way too fast to talk shows, tv news channels. The way a cola bottle looses its fizz in a few minutes of getting opened the same way the issues loose their fizz in a few days because the news is made for the masses. The TV news channels show what sells, without any committment to the profession. The media is supposed to help irradicate what is wrong in the society. There are many more things to talk and make people aware of not only issues there are many things which people would like to know. There was a documentary on India based on th youth working at call centres it was shown on National Geographic, and it was produced by Canada Film Board. But Indian media has more time to show trivial things.
Every day there is a show like Khauf, Mano YA Mano, Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal showing things like rebirth, old haunted havellis, haunted individuals. Might be these incidents are true but what is the need to promote such things. The only motive I think its to reach to the masses of India who have been believing in such things and the TV shows only reconfirm and solidifies their believes. The TV channels atleast the Hindi news channels are not contributing to the society through these efforts of theirs. I atleast dont think so. If anyone has any other views do put ur comments.
Every day there is a show like Khauf, Mano YA Mano, Kaal Kapaal Mahakaal showing things like rebirth, old haunted havellis, haunted individuals. Might be these incidents are true but what is the need to promote such things. The only motive I think its to reach to the masses of India who have been believing in such things and the TV shows only reconfirm and solidifies their believes. The TV channels atleast the Hindi news channels are not contributing to the society through these efforts of theirs. I atleast dont think so. If anyone has any other views do put ur comments.
Sunday, July 02, 2006
Be careful whose advice you are following
A few days back another busniess magazine came up with a survey on B-School being an MBA one does feels excited to find where does ones alma mater stands. So i picked the magazine and flipped through the pages and this what I realized: A photo of Mr.Bakul Dholakia (IIM A Head)with young IIM A students all dressed in formals. As I moved flipped through a few more pages Another photograph of Mr. Dholakia but now in the dressing is casuals T shirts. I think IIM A not only gives you good education but also gives a good chance to get yourself covered in some photograph of the Business Magazines even before you start your career. Photo shoots seems to be in at B Schools.
Another observation worth mentioning after the first 3 Bschools it was SIBM on the list definetely XLRI, SPJIMR and MDI should understand that they are against stiff competition from SIBM. Might in the last one year miracles are happening at SIBM. Whatever it is IIPM was in the top 20 credos to IIPM u have done it again.
As far as my B-School goes it was not to be found on the list or they already came to know who is going to figure in top 10 and they didnt want to be part of such great competition from SIBM and IIPM.
One advice for people planning an MBA do get in touch with people who are passouts and rely on B School rankings at ur own risk.
Another observation worth mentioning after the first 3 Bschools it was SIBM on the list definetely XLRI, SPJIMR and MDI should understand that they are against stiff competition from SIBM. Might in the last one year miracles are happening at SIBM. Whatever it is IIPM was in the top 20 credos to IIPM u have done it again.
As far as my B-School goes it was not to be found on the list or they already came to know who is going to figure in top 10 and they didnt want to be part of such great competition from SIBM and IIPM.
One advice for people planning an MBA do get in touch with people who are passouts and rely on B School rankings at ur own risk.
Sunday, June 25, 2006
This too shall pass
My favorite quote is
This too shall pass.
Another good one
“If you suffer, thank God! -- it is a sure sign that you are alive.” ~ Elbert Hubbard
Found this quote on fizaa's blog http://fizaa.blogspot.com/ it carries alot of meaning.
My favorite song it has many parts which are universaly applicable to everyones life atleast the first few verses
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
by Baz Luhrmann
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '99...
Wear Sunscreen
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience?I will dispense this advice now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked?.You're not as fat as you imagine.
Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing everyday that scares you
Sing
Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss
Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind?the race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch
Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life?the most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds know still don't.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't, maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't, maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary?what ever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either ? your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's. Enjoy your body, use it every way you can?don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own..
Dance?even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don't follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography in lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you'll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.
Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time it's 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen...
Baz Luhrmann is director of Moulin Rouge
Not a great watch i didnt enjoyed it so never read it completely. But the song is certainy great.
This too shall pass.
Another good one
“If you suffer, thank God! -- it is a sure sign that you are alive.” ~ Elbert Hubbard
Found this quote on fizaa's blog http://fizaa.blogspot.com/ it carries alot of meaning.
My favorite song it has many parts which are universaly applicable to everyones life atleast the first few verses
Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)
by Baz Luhrmann
Ladies and Gentlemen of the class of '99...
Wear Sunscreen
If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it. The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience?I will dispense this advice now.
Enjoy the power and beauty of your youth; oh nevermind; you will not understand the power and beauty of your youth until they have faded. But trust me, in 20 years you'll look back at photos of yourself and recall in a way you can't grasp now how much possibility lay before you and how fabulous you really looked?.You're not as fat as you imagine.
Don't worry about the future; or worry, but know that worrying is as effective as trying to solve an algebra equation by chewing bubblegum. The real troubles in your life are apt to be things that never crossed your worried mind; the kind that blindside you at 4pm on some idle Tuesday.
Do one thing everyday that scares you
Sing
Don't be reckless with other people's hearts, don't put up with people who are reckless with yours.
Floss
Don't waste your time on jealousy; sometimes you're ahead, sometimes you're behind?the race is long, and in the end, it's only with yourself.
Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults; if you succeed in doing this, tell me how.
Keep your old love letters, throw away your old bank statements.
Stretch
Don't feel guilty if you don't know what you want to do with your life?the most interesting people I know didn't know at 22 what they wanted to do with their lives, some of the most interesting 40 year olds know still don't.
Get plenty of calcium.
Be kind to your knees, you'll miss them when they're gone.
Maybe you'll marry, maybe you won't, maybe you'll have children, maybe you won't, maybe you'll divorce at 40, maybe you'll dance the funky chicken on your 75th wedding anniversary?what ever you do, don't congratulate yourself too much or berate yourself either ? your choices are half chance, so are everybody else's. Enjoy your body, use it every way you can?don't be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it's the greatest instrument you'll ever own..
Dance?even if you have nowhere to do it but in your own living room.
Read the directions, even if you don't follow them.
Do NOT read beauty magazines, they will only make you feel ugly.
Get to know your parents, you never know when they'll be gone for good.
Be nice to your siblings; they are the best link to your past and the people most likely to stick with you in the future.
Understand that friends come and go,but for the precious few you should hold on. Work hard to bridge the gaps in geography in lifestyle because the older you get, the more you need the people you knew when you were young.
Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes you hard; live in Northern California once, but leave before it makes you soft.
Travel.
Accept certain inalienable truths, prices will rise, politicians will philander, you too will get old, and when you do you'll fantasize that when you were young prices were reasonable, politicians were noble and children respected their elders.
Respect your elders.
Don't expect anyone else to support you. Maybe you have a trust fund, maybe you have a wealthy spouse; but you never know when either one might run out.
Don't mess too much with your hair, or by the time it's 40, it will look 85.
Be careful whose advice you buy, but, be patient with those who supply it. Advice is a form of nostalgia, dispensing it is a way of fishing the past from the disposal, wiping it off, painting over the ugly parts and recycling it for more than it's worth.
But trust me on the sunscreen...
Baz Luhrmann is director of Moulin Rouge
Not a great watch i didnt enjoyed it so never read it completely. But the song is certainy great.
Hi Post
Hi,
I want to blog because its hep to blog. Just joking.....
I am creating the blog just to create a place where I can put my thoughts about things.What are my opinions of simplicities and complexities of life. I shall also contains incidents that happened in past and as they happen. If people have any views about the issues or things posted on the blog do give a fair opinion.
Welcome to my world and thoughts.
Rishi
I want to blog because its hep to blog. Just joking.....
I am creating the blog just to create a place where I can put my thoughts about things.What are my opinions of simplicities and complexities of life. I shall also contains incidents that happened in past and as they happen. If people have any views about the issues or things posted on the blog do give a fair opinion.
Welcome to my world and thoughts.
Rishi
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