AWARAPAN (2007)

Awarapan is directed by Mohit Suri and it is the first Indian and Pakistani joint production film. It is a story of a young lad Shivam. Shivam is a man who loves the sight of a bird in full flight and the scent of morning dew. But his parched heart has never known or felt love. Since he was a kid he has served his boss with unflinching correctness. His job is to manage his boss' chain of hotels. He does his duty with undying loyality.

His boss Malik trusts him so much that he asks Shivam to keep an eye on his young girlfriend Reema whom he has kept away from the eyes of his enemies. Malik instructs Shivam to immediately inform him, if he finds Reema cheating behind his back.

From the moment Shivam sets his eyes on Reema his frozen dead heart suddenly starts to melt. The man who never felt anything begins to smile and respond to life. Reema too gives Shivam a reason to believe that she likes him. Existence begins to blush for Shivam for a while.

But then as tragedies begin he discovers that he has been fooled by her. Reema has a secret lover tucked away and was actually planning to run away with him. The game of love she played with Shivam was merely a smoke screen she created to get freedom. What does Shivam do after discovering that he has been used? Does he inform Malik or does he help her achieve the freedom she years for.

Mukesh Bhatt has described the story dramatically. Even the music is heart-touching. Emraam Hashami has proved his talent as a Shivam. The movie has created romance and thrill. Just watch it!

Dalwada

If you are in Ahmedabad and fortunately it’s raining, you are lucky! Because you can enjoy crispy and crunchy Dalwadas. Especially in monsoon, Dalwada eating adds its taste to the pouring rain. Amdavadies love to gorge on Dalwada. Dalwadas are available around the year. You can taste it anytime during the day.

However, monsoon and winter are the seasons when you can cherish the taste. There are so many Dalwada vendors in the city. But, the two of them are the most famous. Aanad Dalwada and Gujarat Dalwada. They have maintained the taste. Aanad Dalwada is serving for last 6 decades.

Dalwadas are served with fried chilies and salted onions with squeezed lemon. And of course, chutney is there to dip in. Many times in monsoon, you will have to wait in queue for dalwads. Even if you are passing near by the roadside, you just feel greedy to gorge on dalwadas because of its appetizer smell.

So be the lucky one and enjoy Dalwadas with friends!

Anna Wins : India wins

It has been universally accepted that SATYE MEV JAYTE. Truth always wins. And all Anna supporters and Indians are celebrating the victory of the Lok Pal Movement. Yes, Anna Hazare team has finally won and the government has accepted Anna's demand for Lok Pal Bill.

This is another very powerful example of unity. If we are united, can achieve anything what is to be achieved. At last time, Bollywood star Aamir Khan came on Ramlila Maidan to support Anna.

Today, Anna will end his fast at 10am. Due to his sheer commitment this happened. On behalf of all Indians who could not come at Ramlila but supported Anna wherever they were, I salute Anna. Jai Hind. Let's make India the best being responsible for our work and duty professionally as well as personally.

Chocolates

It is one of the sweetest sweets that you can have it anytime, anywhere. Any ideas! What I mean? Yes, you may be correct. It's chocolate. You die for it, aren't you? Even, I can’t stop me.

Chocolates are delicious, tasty and addictive. Once you unwrap them, there is no one who will stop you from eating. But, chocoholics should know some facts about the chocolates before they eat. We should care for out health. Because, anything in access becomes poison.

Researchers say that chocolate is made from plants and contains many of the health benefits of dark vegetables. These benefits are from flavonoids, which act as antioxidants. Antioxidants protect the body from aging caused by free radicals, which can cause damage that leads to heart disease.

Also, it is proved that chocolate is addictive and works like a drug. It contains stimulant substances, also called opioids like caffeine, theobromine and methylxantines which will make people more relaxed.

I would like to make you aware that chocolate contains a lot of sugar and fats but also some chemicals which lower the risk of some cancers and heart diseases. Especially dark chocolate contains flavanoids and antioxidants which lower your blood pressure and has a positive influence on the condition of your heart as long you don't exaggerate.

A new study shows now also that chocolate is good for your memory. Chocolate contains the chemical "epicatechin" which improves the blood flow in your brains.

Enjoy chocolates with your friends but be cautious!

SINGHAM (2011)

Once again, Ajay-Rohit pair has made a hit on box offices. Rohit Shetty's Singham is a worth watching movie. It is an action-thriller, though you can see best comic scenes in the movie. Rohit has directed it in a perfect manner. That it covers all aspects of a theatrical drama.

Singham is a story of an honest village police officer named Singham (Ajay). As a police officer, he does his duty well and not let any trouble arises among the villagers of Shivgarh. So that they can live life with ease. It happens that Kavya Bhosle (Kajal Aggrawal) comes to this village with her family on vacation. Even her father Gautam aka Goteya (Sachin Khedekar) visits it. She falls in love with Singham as he beats up some boons in the village.

Unfortunately, Jaikant Shikre, villain, (Prakash Raj) has to report to Singham's police station due to his misconducts. He is a professional and political person. In another word a mafia. He is corrupt and has links to the system. He is very egoistic personality and believes that no one can defeat him.

Here, the lion roars. And let Jaykant realize that his power is off no use against an honest police officer. This is the crux of Singham. A fight between good and bad. Good has to suffer but at the end bad has to be vanished. Good always wins over the bad.

But, why Singham is so special is because it has touched the hearts of our police. That the police is in the service of fellow beings not for politicians. If they unite, no politician can misuse the power. Singham is inspiring both to the public and the police. Ajay has shown his acting talent after doing the action long back. It is the first time that Ajay has shown his abbes.

Music of the movie is good. The title song has created hype among the public. The audience cheers up when the song plays. Above all, Singham has action, comedy, emotion and moral. We can see a few Hollywood effect scenes. That makes audience feel paisa vasool. The duo has made the audience crazy.

Do watch the movie. You will find a Singham lying inside you. And, it may roar

KRISTEN STEWART

Since I have seen her in Ahmedabad Times, I've become a fan of hers. She is really a beauty. It is well said that beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. It is true in my case. Her look is as sweet as chocolate. She is one of the stars from Hollywood. We know her as Kristen Stewart.

Just look at her photo and you would too be her fan undoubtedly. I haven't seen any of Kristen's movies so far. But, as I confessed that after seeing her in the copy of Ahmedabad Times news, I have been her admirer. Even, I have set up her eye catching photo on my desktop as screen saver. So, I can see her as many times as I am on my PC.

Really, what to say about her is impossible for me. She has fascinated me. I can say I am adductive of her beauty. She is really gorgeous as far as my knowledge of beauty is concerned. It is up to a person's criteria to admire anybody. And no one can stop the admirer to praise the beauty. Just, I like her the most.

I would say thank you to Time of India. They published her and I come to know about her. After seeing her, I can definitely understand what beauty is to me and for me. I liked her maybe I am a photographer, a creative person or an art lover who always aspires for aesthetic pleasure. The word I should use for myself would be connoisseur.

Anna : The Passion of India

In India, anti-corruption air is blowing heavily. It is also carrying positive attitude. I am stumbled upon seeing the fashionable and so-called modernized guys and gals wearing an old man’s cap, following a 74 years old man. Even it is more surprising that the person is no more a celebrity or not a Bollywood star. Then the question arises is why they all are following him? Who is he?

I hope we all know the answer. It is a buzz in today’s India. Where ever we go, we see the youngsters wearing a cap with pride. And that cap has a tag line: I’m Anna. It is Anna. Our Anna Hazare. He is not a celebrity, not a Bollywood star, even not a business tycoon nor a politician. Even he is not associated with any game. However, he has led the anti-corruption game. Because, he is simply Anna. He carries no burden of hypocrisy. But it is sure that he is a passionate. He has the passion to demolish corruption. He wants corruption free India.

That’s why, these guys & gals, from 18 to 30 years of age, are following him. Because of his positive passion, some of the Bollywood personalities have joined him. They have shown their support. It won’t be exaggeration, if I call him a modern Gandhi. I call him a Gandhi is because of his spirit for India.

Anna carries simplicity. He believes in simple living high thinking. He has awakened all Indians. Today, the newspapers, the news channels, the media and internet are speaking about Anna. Anna is a lighthouse. He has shown the path. And he started what others wanted to do. He is a real leader.

After Libya, it’s India’s turn. I’m more amazed seeing, watching, reading the news that not a single politician has given a statement. Every politician is dumb. As the woodworms decay the wood from inside, our politicians are decaying our India.

Thanks to Anna! He has lighted up the hope for better India. Now, it’s our turn to be passionate, to be one and united Indians. Let’s fire the passion carrying true responsibility.

ANJAANA ANJAANI (2011)

Anjana Anjani is a common type of movie. It could not attract the audience. Though Priyanka and Ranbir is the leading star of this movie, it could not create a magic on box office.

I would say that it is even not an okay movie. Two unknown persons want to commit suicide. They want to end their life. On the whole movie, there is one powerful dialogue and it is spoken by a doctor when Priyanka is hospitalized. Doctor asks Ranbir the reason of committing suicide.

She says it would be one of the reasons that a beloved has denied the proposal of love or a failure from the exam or a loss in business. These are the reasons for youngsters to end their life. And then she points towards a paralyzed person living life. She admits that this person is not able to live life but he is a reason for his family to be happy and a reason to live their lives.

Direction of the movie and the production missed out the camera work. A story line is very simple the pair goes on for fulfilling their wishes before they end their life. And as everyone knows that at the end they become one, fall in love. That is what Anjana Anjani is about. If you are Priyanka fan or Ranbir’s admirer, you can go and watch it!

KRISHNA

It is a sheer bliss just to think about Krishna, to contemplate about Kanha, to ponder on Lalla. Krishna symbolizes celebration. The celebration of life.

Today, there is a reason to be joyous, to be celebrating because it is a day of Krishna' birth. People of India know it as Janmashthami - Janam Aatham. As per the Gujarati calendar, Krishna was born on 8th in the month of Shravan (shravan Mas) at the midnight.

Krishna is the eighth child of Devaki and Vashudev. However, he was brought up by Yashodhara and Nandaraj. That is why Krishna is known as Yashoda ka Lalla. Krishna is believed as one of the avataras as per hindu mythology. But, those who go on deep trancsdetal experience can feel Krishna at the moments. So, there is no question about whether he is a real figure or a mythological character.

Krishna is a flowering of a man. As a flowered rose gives fragrance, a common human being can give fragrance being a god. This proves that a man's flowering is to be a god or rather to possess godliness. Krishna possesses that charm. That's why we all are attracted towards Him. If he is present physically or not, still today people love, pray Krishna.

Krishna is a supreme being. He is a perfect human being. It is said that he is one of the best politicians. Krishna told the Bhagawat Gita to Arjuna on the battlefield of Mahabharata. And shown his supreme being to Arjuna with Divya Chakshu (third eye).

There are people who love Krishna's being differently. Some love a child Krishna; some love a young Krishna while others love a perfect political Krishna. But, above all, Krishna is just Krishna.