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.....:)

My Name is Khan - A reviewer's critique

So after watching "Kaal" and "Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna", it wasn't in my idea to watch another Karan Johar film. I read the reviews online and found the movie is doing pretty well not only in India but in US too. Infact, its become the biggest bollywood grosser of all times. Ok, i wont go into all those details and come straight to my views on film. I went to this movie last week with my buddy at Newport Mall, New Jersey. Suprised, US theatres are playing Hindi movies now with english subtitles.
I was told the movie is 3 hrs long and i wasnt in the mood too but decided to go for SRK (Shah Rukh Khan). As the movie begins, you are not really sure whats happening. SRK finding itineary plans of President George bush online. You must have seen the dialogue "My name is Khan and I am not a t......" flashing on your TV screen several times and making you intrigued. This was too the case with me. I was very curious as to what the film is all about...it was SRK, US, t* connection etc. SRK plays a character of an autistic patient in the film and delivers a superb performance but am not sure if patients like him are so smart and intellectual in real world but anything is possible in Karan Johar's film. Kajol on the other hand comes very close to an autistic patient and eventually marries him. The film is fast paced in first half and slow and emotional in 2nd. So emotional that it brought tears in my eyes. The chemistry of SRK and Kajol is phenominal and has improved a long way since DDLJ time. She is abosolutely intense in her roles. I loved the part where after the unfortunate death of her son, she blames SRK and his last name "Khan" for all her misfortunes. Tensions arise in this family after Sept 9'11 attacks on americans and how it affects a common muslim's mans life. SRK in the shoes of an autistic patient does justice to his role and goes beyond any common man's imagination. He was perfect in his role !
Events in the film must have been real as most of us know from the facts stemming around us. The movie is deep, touching and evokes strong emotions. All other characters do a great job in supporting the film from its base and cinematography is good especially shots taken when SRK is riding on a cab. Karan johar does a fantastic job in director's seat and picks a subject and theme that's compelling and strong. We all human beings can easily connect to this film. A must watch film with family, a good one after a long time. I''ll recommend this movie to everyone and rate the film at 9/10. Go watch it and you have your answers. The trio rocks......

What a vacation with Kyle - Incredible India !!!

Kyle is a good friend of mine and was my roommate from my school days at USC. This time i invited him with me to India not only for vacation but for 2 marriages also. My brother and sister were getting married and the idea of all 3 thrilled him. For those who didn't make it especially my friends from US, i think how much they missed. It was certainly Kyle's win after he extended his stay by 1 week more to attend my brothers marriage and we both returned same date sitting with each other. There has to be also some reason hidden in India's love and affection for its people and outsiders that moulded him and convinced Kyle that by extending his stay he was still in a win-win situation.


I may not have traveled so much in my entire life than i did in 2 weeks. We had our plans already ready. I only started my itineary after getting my work visa and sister's marriage. I think Taj Mahal in Agra is the favourite destination for anyone who is coming to Delhi because of its close proximity. So we travelled to Agra. By afternoon we saw the great and mesmerising Taj Mahal. Later we saw Agra Fort and came back to our guest house. Drinking became very handy on these long trips. Next day we went to Bharatpur bird sanctuary and finally Jaipur in evening. Jaipur was beautiful especially Amber fort. For some reason, i dont know why is it pronounced Amer ka killa in hindi. There is no Amber in it. This fort will remind of the great wall of China. Dont believe me? Check out for yourself !




I reserved 1 day for rest on 26th Jan for republic day. Kyle was excited to see parade moving on RajPath. Next day, we left for Jim Corbett National Park. Reaching there took us 5 hours. We both had still not recovered from a bad stomach stomach ache. It was funny because we both were suffering from same ailment. 2 safaris and still didnt see a tiger was a big disappointment for me. We headed to Nainital which is like 1.5 hr from Jim Corbett. Nainital is beautiful. A small lake surrounded or bordered by curvy mountains and a magnificent view from the top of the hill.
It ofcourse wasnt cold in India as its here in NY. It took us 9 hrs from nainital to reach our home delhi passing through torchouros roads in Ghaziabad, uttar pradesh. Am not sure when will all this get fixed. I went to India after 2 yrs and wasnt prepared for this at all. I kept last week to be with my family and spend as much time i could for my brothers marriage preparations on 6th Feb. 3 weeks ended and I flew back on 7th feb with Kyle leaving Incredible India behind. 2 marriages in a span time of less than 3 weeks was very hectic for my family but i and kyle surely enjoyed the warm and love of Indian people. I and Kyle completely adored the hospitality of my people, my country. Will miss you all. Do visit India, you have my word, its "truly" incredible !!!!

P.S Unfortunately my pics with kyle form our Agra, Jaipur, Nainital trip were left in my sisters PC so cant upload them here

Bogus Comments

Recently, i have been getting lot of comments on my blog postings but turns out these all comments or commentators are bogus or not real. I wonder if there would be a way to stop these things from happening? Please comment me, i'd like to read. :) Now turns out that someone who may comment me actually and i may not read his /her comment from my past experience that all comments/feedback is just bogus.

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First Blog from me in 2010, here is wishing everyone a very Happy New Year from NY
My resolution is to be more regular in writing blogs, at least that's for now.
Check out for more updates..........Till then,

Transformers 2 - My first IMAX Experience

I watched Transformers 2 couple of weeks back. This was my first IMAX experience in NYC. am short of words because its ABSOLUTELY breathtaking and will blow your mind. A larger than life screen where one feels so close to the movie, it was a spectacular experience for the quality of print and sound you will receive. The screen so huge and the robots engaging in mass destruction is something you need to watch. However, Transformers 2 is a long movie and after an hr or so, i was tired of all long action. Visual effects were superb and so real in this movie and "Michael Bay" Direction great. This movie has a plot but not an "acting" plot. so i wont say i was disappointed by the actors but a fantastic family movie. Get ready to be seduced by sexy "Megan Fox"! I'll rate this movie a little higher, perhaps i would not have enjoyed so mcuh if it were not IMAX. I liked it more than the first part. Transformers you get 8/10......

The Story

Within my reach stands a stately story
arms wide to embrace me tight
and its shadows engulfing a past
pieces of time i left to weave
on my return to a distant future
so hard i try to dive in this story
an identity lost, a face forgotten
Shimmering hope whistling me
of the commitment i engraved on the road
Following the lead i never had
stumble across the blocks of a new world
to remind journey ahead is fathom long
the day seems unending, not the year
the reach miniscule and beyond my control
when pray and fear exchange hands
outcome i bear the brunt of
stoned emotion is this or what
inhumane civilization i travel though
to this point when horizon welcomes
saying either restart or perish, the only two resorts
choices that dwindle in a materialistic world
uncanny destiny unwilling to be tamed
wishes that i lay out on a carpet and
reminisce the happiness that once shined on my face
i battle in the arena myself for a new legacy
making up for what was lost
counting the stars that once stayed late awake for me
heaven bode the lords and god smile
for the state a son of his is in
but i stay on the line i was meant to be on
and not run away because
the story i am in has no exit or end....