Bollywood Night @ Taj Lounge, 2nd Aug 2012, New York City

http://www.facebook.com/events/416850678353162/

Join us for an extravaganza Bollywood night on "August the 2nd" at the modest "Taj Lounge" in Flatiron district.


** "Embrace yourself" **
with Drink deals (2 for 1 !!!) from 6.30-8.30 pm that helps you make the most of Happy Hour.


** "Think beyond" **
with No Cover all Night.


** "Forget any bells and whistles" **
with Savory appetizers that can suit your taste and mood.


** "Whose that guy/gal" **
with Meeting and Talking to more than !!!! 900+ group members!!! during Happy Hour. Expand your professional and social network with this meetup while the music is still humming low.


** "Immerse the music in yourself" **
with Bollywood/Bhangra/Hindi/English Hip-Hop tunes of DJ SAM(E) making you dance to end the night.


** "Invite Luxury" **
with Bottle service at your service and comfy lounge arena seated with friends. Contact for more details.


** "Naam Kaafi hai" (The Name is Enough) **
with http://www.tajlounge.com/index.html

About Taj Lounge
Standing out amidst other Flatiron lounges, Taj is the reinvented combination of a restaurant, lounge and event space.
With opulent imported décor such as carved teak, woodwork, sandstone dancing shivas, and a magnificent mahagony and copper-topped bar, Taj II transports its guests to the ultimate luxury of dining and nightlife inspired by India.


** "So what ya waiting for"**
with !!!! The Hottest Summer Bollywood Night coming your way, Check it out Folks .... !!!!


Thanks

Peepli Live - A Critique

Ahh, i finally am critiquing a movie after a long time. The last time i sat was for "My name is K...". So i saw "Peepli Live" last Sunday with a friend. The only thing i knew was this wasn't a big budget film with character actors in it. And for a change, i wanted to see a film far away from the latka-jatkas of Bollywood entertainers. Knowing this was an Amir Khan production, i thought i give it a shot and watch the film. The trailer seemed funny with an emotional dram touch.
This is Anusha Rizvi's first film as a director and i am not saying it was a masterpiece. However, the subject of farmers committing suicide in an Indian state when they cannot pay the loan back is real and the author has presented the story with a dark humor. Omkar Das as "Natha" and Raghuvir Yadav as "Budhia" play fantastic roles as village farmers. Constantly being nagged by his wife and mother, Natha is convinced by his brother Budhia to commit suicide and the money from his death will save their farmland. When the media hears this, big news stations reach this small far village "Peepli" and 24 hrs there is constant vigil by media/police on Natha's family. The movie becomes interesting when the whole issue is politicized.
Indian politicians, media, central/state government, poor villagers and people like Natha and budhia are all mockery of one single system and this happens. The film does exaggerate in few instances when Media just blows any kind of false information they can get their hands on and turning the lives of Natha and Budhia upside down. How Indian politicians can extend hands for vote bank in the wake of adversary. That government plans exist but not implemented at the lowest level to reach farmers like Natha and Budhia is disheartening. The film tries to satirically present its agenda with a good direction as the movie never felt like lost its course. The audience can stay gasping as to what would be coming next. Shalini Vyas or Dhaniya plays a good supporting actress as the wife of Natha. This movie is definitely an eyeopener to people and citizens across India or Outside and laments the fact that how top officials and bureaucrats misuse their authority and position and thereby no help can reach a section of society that most needs it.
Am glad i watched the movie. It was well made and everyone played a good justifiable role. For the script/direction/production/acting, i'll rate the movie 8/10. I just hope the Indian government wakes up......Go watch it !

Sapno ki aahat

tere sapno ki aahat aksar jagate hai mujhe
pal bhar ke liye utt sa jaaata hun
jindagi ke lamhe kam lage
tho kuch supno mein doondhta hun tujhe
aaj fursat ke baad waqt pass aaaya hai
kuch guzaarish karu aise hi lamho ki
sahmi sahmi see thi tu un dauran
dil bakeraar hai kuch arz karu
sahara hai in sapno ka, sachai ka nahin
sachai doori nahin mitati, sapne jaroor
fursat hai tere milan kaa
suna hai kabhi sapne bhi sach hote hain
tanhaiiyee teri aahat ki tarf mode
pyaar tho hai aise hi tanhaiiyee kee
door hum bhi hai, door tum bhi
mukassar nahin aise lamho kaa jo milaye
din khul gaya hai, aankh nahin
sapno mein ghum saa gaya hai yeh dil bhi
pukarre yeh awaaz sapno ki
dil khush hai aaj sapno mein tujhe dekhke
ibadat hai tu khush rahe jindagi mein
tu muskuraaaie, sapne jeeeye
hum issi tarah tarro mein apni raah doondhe
shayad tum bi kabhi socho humhe
yeh sapne haqeemat mein badle humhe
sharrab raasta nahin par kamzoori tumhe milne kaa
shukar hai yeh dooori tho mitathi hai
yeh sapne kabhi naa toothe
tere sapno ki aahat kabhi na rhuke........

My FIRST MARKETING attempt (Comments Please)

While i was at USC, i posted this Ad on craiglist to sublet my house

Subject: "LUCKY HOUSE GETTING SUBLEASED (FOR 1 OR 2)"
Tuesday, April 17, 2007 9:51 AM


Hi,
I want to sublease my 2 room apt asap. I have my Summer Internship
at GOLDMAN SACHS in NY, so have to vacate from 1st week of may. This
house has been very LUCKY for me and others who moved in it. Students
(CS && EE) staying here got their internship in big companies like
CISCO, MCKENZIE, MICROSOFT, NCR, GOOGLE, EBAY , LEHMANN BROTHERS ,
MOTOROLA ETC. This may be the right one for you, believe me !!!!!!!! (
I HAD OFFER FROM 2 MORE)

Address is 1156 W 36th place LA CA 90007. 4 guys can easily live in
the apartment and I want a person to replace me, 2 guys share each
room. PEACEFUL LOCATION giving you the best conditions to study and
making it to the above !

lease is till july 2007 which can be extended, rent is $400/head +
about $15 in utilities. initial security amount is $422.5 . THIS RENT
IS NOTHING when it comes to having a secured internship in above
companies.

Secured entry and house has all basic facilities. 2 min walk from
Gate 6 of USC. VERY CLOSE TO OHE, SAL BUILDINGS !!!!!

Please contact me at 1-xxx-xxx-xxxx or email me back.

DONT WAIT, HURRY UP !!!!!

Thanks
Sidharth Kumar

The Loved Life

The words within me speak
How the love between us so weak
Twisted tides and strong monsoon
Dim light and weird shaped moon
Brought down upon a lovely life
Giving no chance and a strife
Golden moments of life i ran after
Destiny made me people's laughter
Pure as my heart was beating
a new world i knew was collapsing
Life i tried so hard to grip
Slipped through my hand with a nip
When life was short and time more
Steps were slow to walk out of the door
Crazy attitude and a diminished fate
i stand here to be my own bait
Ships that rescued a sinking life's boat
returned empty handed with someone to float
Dots life connected began to disappear
a chapter of life begs to tear....

The Air

As i walk by crossing lanes
someone from behind touches me
a humane feeling knocks me down
surprised as i feel
seldom has anyone done so in years
who is this person or
am i mistaken for a false identity?
no bodily figure as i turn back
but an aerial breeze stands in front
sad and melancholy it gazes
The look of the air reminds
a past thats beginning to unravel
clues of life i once carried break
stopped times suddenly tick
the sky color begins to looks pale
i tremble and soul within freezes
The fresh air i was used to is now dry
The air i breathed is now depleted of strength
valorless and exhausted
The once familiar air begs me to take me in
rekindle its life and provide hope
One chance, one oppurtunity
should i or should i not
Perhaps am still in a wonderland......

HouseWarming in Hoboken

It was my first housewarming party and i was really excited to have so many guests come in in my new apartment. Lots of food and drinks, it was a superb get together housewarming party with my friends. Am glad all showed up and we had a great time chatting, talking, watching TV, playing games etc. Wish you were there too.....:)