Jodhaa Akbar

It was a long wait before today, when I finally got to watch the movie. I have been listening to its soundtrack almost daily since I got hold of it and each day I have a new favourite from it. Such is the quality that A.R. Rahman can offer, and this one surely will go down as one of his best works ever; the best in my opinion!

Coming to the movie, I'd say it's 200 minutes of living the history in its grandeur. The daunting duration never poses a problem as the screenplay takes care of it and there isn't a dull moment to mention. Lavish costumes, magnificent sets, the imperial canvas...they all take you back in time and I won't be surprised if you wish to be a part of that era to have a taste of the royal treatment!


The movie had some magical instances which will be talked of, over and over again. Akbar's moment in trance and swaying to the enchanting Khwaja Mere Khwaja stands out! The cinematographer has done an amazing job at capturing the war scenes, and more or less throughout the movie. The sword fight between Jodhaa and Akbar is beautifully worked out. And the spectacular rendering of Azeem O Shaan Shahenshah is a treat to the eyes!

There is nobody in our film industry who could have played the character of Akbar better than Hrithik Roshan. He epitomizes perfection and brings out the best in him to stand up to the mountainous task of portrayal of the great emperor. Aishwarya Rai fits the bill perfectly as Jodhaa. The director, Ashutosh Gowariker has to be applauded to have executed the project with such brilliance to dish out a masterpiece!

This one's definitely from the top drawer, not to be missed or ignored, and might just finally get us an Oscar, hopefully!
One of the movies which you walk out of feeling all good inside.

Finally...

...a day to feel overjoyed.
...a day to forget about the recent tough times.
...a day to look forward to better days.
...a day to feel happy for making my dear ones happy.
...a day to feel reassured that I ain't useless after all.
...a day to thank everyone who stood by me and prayed for this day to come.
...a day to thank God for blessing his child, yet again.

Hung Up

Apprehensions and worries galore,
Uncertainties fill the air.
Self doubts starting to creep in,
He moans in despair.

Till some time back, all was well.
All planned out, and seemed to be the best.
Then one fine day, a light from an unexpected source
Shone dimly but unsettled everything that looked on course.

A new glimmer of hope arose
Old dreams returned on a new night
He thought this was his chance to make it,
And was ready to fight the fight.

So he played his part
And stuck to his task
Then all he could do was to wait,
With the deepest desire, that luck becomes his mate.

But in a few days, he got the first blow
One dream squashed before it could grow
The light turned out to be somewhat low
Were the signs of things to come beginning to show?

It has hit him hard
A reality check of sorts
Is there anything to look forward to?
Or is he headed to another dark?

He thought he could lay his hands, on what now looks like slipping away
As much as he wants to be in control, there isn’t any way
The storm of thoughts inside his head, has taken his peace away
Leaving him vexed and troubled, yearning to find the right way.

Nirvana!

Exhausted.
Depleted.
Jaded.
He sleeps.

Dreamless.
Undisturbed.
Serene.
It’s like quietus.

Bearded.
Disoriented.
Bemused.
He wakes up… A week has passed.

He smiles.
And slips back into the blanket.
Lights Out.
Cut!

À la carte

1 Plate Veg. Steamed Momos: 30 Rs.
1/2 Plate Veg. Singapuri Noodles: 25 Rs.
1 Coke: 10 Rs.
2 Mc Swirl Cones: 20 Rs.
2 Pao Bhaji: 60 Rs.
1 Extra Pao: 10 Rs.
1 Kesar Kulfi Falooda: 35 Rs.

Eating all the above on a cold, winter night, in a span of 90 minutes, with your brother: Priceless! :)

Tagged # 2

Another tag, and it's by Skeeter again. I gotta post a picture that I think is my best shot till date or something very close to my heart. I choose the former and it is this shot of the London Eye, which I took in April 2006.