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Ranjna Narang Monga

@ranjnanarang

Inactive

Posted: 16 years ago

#461

Originally posted by: Dawn Idol
Ok guys ...... I have to go now ......

Lets end this serious discussion with a little joke ..... 😃

Jack and Max are walking to a religious service.

Jack wonders whether it would be all right to smoke while praying.
Max replies, "Why don't you ask the Priest?"
So Jack goes up to the Priest and asks, "Priest, may I smoke while I
pray?"
The Priest says, "No, my son, you may not. That's utter
disrespect to our religion."

Jack goes back to his friend and tells him what the good Priest told him.

Max says, "I'm not surprised. You asked the wrong question. Let me try."
And so Max goes up to the Priest and asks, "Priest, may I pray while I
smoke?"

To which the Priest eagerly replies, "By all means, my son...by
all means."

Moral of the story: The reply you get depends on the question you ask.

Example: Can I work on this project while I'm on vacation??

Ciao dears ........

Brilliant one Dawn. I am going to sound a little preachy however I am ready to take the risk

Apart from being funny and in a light vein this definltely holds a lot of meaning. The communication and the words play a very important role in ones life and it is very important to say the right thing at the right time but what is most important it to say it the right way. I think that is something a lot of us dont know and thats why we lose a lot of times.

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vasantha

@vasantha_rao07

Stunner

Posted: 16 years ago

#462

Originally posted by: skeptical

Generally the surname Kutty is Christian. But this guy I don't know ....... 😕

Actually when I read the names of his family members ..they were all Muslim names..so I got the doubt😆

Prof!!!! Kutty is identified with christians ??/..I didn't know that

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vasantha

@vasantha_rao07

Stunner

Posted: 16 years ago

#463

Originally posted by: skeptical
Ma cherie Nups,

Heard on TV today that Obama wants to see Slumdog.......hmmmmmmm what now? 😲

the guy has relatives or friends on Pakistan 😳 he was on a visit too ..so naturally the guy will have an interest in South Asian stuff 😳I am not surprised

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vasantha

@vasantha_rao07

Stunner

Posted: 16 years ago

#464

so on the whole waht made SMD get that many oscars.....reading all u r comments..I gather that it is average movie😳

What was so appealing in it? most of u say that the kids too did an ok job acting wise😳so why such a media hoopla🤓

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skeptical

@skeptical

Inactive

Posted: 16 years ago

#465

Originally posted by: vasantha_rao07
so on the whole waht made SMD get that many oscars.....reading all u r comments..I gather that it is average movie😳

What was so appealing in it? most of u say that the kids too did an ok job acting wise😳so why such a media hoopla🤓

All said and done it was better than an average film

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Nupur

@Nupur9

Rocker

Posted: 16 years ago

#466

Originally posted by: vasantha_rao07
so on the whole waht made SMD get that many oscars.....reading all u r comments..I gather that it is average movie😳
What was so appealing in it? most of u say that the kids too did an ok job acting wise😳so why such a media hoopla🤓

Believe me, it really takes a lot of heart to see what has been shown in SDM.

It is really the worst of India presented in a marketable fashion, but who is watching; not sure if many Indians are, and if they are.......

Are they positive about it???

Point to Ponder!

Only people who are Ignorant of the concept of Poverty (read Gori janta) can possibly enjoy this movie ....more like oh-really-as an eye-opener), the rest of us just relate to it.

I can totally understand the disgust some Indians might be feeling after watching this movie, you could pull the worst of any country in this world and make it a joy for all who cannot relate to the misery shown.
If anyone really thinks that SDM made it to the Oscars on its theatrical genius in acting/direction/production/storyline etc., I say go watch"Lagaan" to them.

THAT movie deserved all possible accolades but did not get any.

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Arwen11

@Arwen11

Sparkler

+ 4

Posted: 16 years ago

#467

yeah Lagaan...Water...u look at those and than SDM and u r like.....🤢

in many ways SDM is above average but thats not enough ... it is mostly for the technical side of things or the direction...for me above average doesn't cut it....

even with the US..how many of their films that focus solely on their underbelly get this kind of response tht the foreign public is giving to SDM? if its well made film and all than it gets academy recognition but tht's about it....

and ranjna....SDM may not b Rehman at his best but the genius of that guy is such that even with churning out mediocre (for his level) stuff, he's still a cut above the rest...many of the other music directors even when they r at their best...their music sounds the same to me...some of the tunes mite be catchy and all that but after a while u lose your interest in it and move on to the next hit soundtrack...which often sounds the same as the previous one.......this can never happen with most of music Rehman comes up with it..... it truly is different...even with SDM..it maynot be his best work but the music was different for the most part.

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Dawn

@Dawn Idol

Voyager

Posted: 16 years ago

#468

Nupur ... I've always wanted to ask you ..........

As Indian living abroad ............. how does it feel ?

I mean ........ Do you feel at home / accepted / at ease ???

Or do you always have this 'nostalgia' thing at the back of your mind ..... of returning to your homeland ............

I'm assuming you went abroad after you got married ..... or did you migrate much earlier ?

And how much of the ABCD (American Born Confused Desi) factor is true ???

You know why I'm curious ?????

Actually a couple of weeks back ....... in a relative's wedding ..... I was introduced to an NRI guy ........ though everything was innocent on the surface ........ It was actually a boy-meet-girl thingy .......

The person who introduced us ......another common relative ....... was literally grinning ear ot ear ............ It was so damn embarassing 😡.......

I think the guy was here on a short holiday and had to meet up with as many girls as possible ...... to make a choice you know ....

As guys go ..... he wasn't too bad ..... mild mannered and polite ..... after the usual small talk .... out of the blue he asked me if I'd like to settle abroad .......... I was caught unawares .... but blurted out "NO".... it was kinda reflex action ..........

Now comes the funny part ........... the guy visibly relaxed 😆 .......... I could almost see him .... mentally crossing my name off his list ..... he must have been under tremendous pressure to make a quick decision ..... and my "NO" must have helped him make up his mind .......... 😆

After that we talked quite a while ..... but it was all so normal and relaxed ..... having mutually decided to throw in the towel ..... opting out of the match-making ring ......

And the best part ..... the match-maker kept looking daggers at me for the rest of the day ............ 😆

Later I was talking to my Mom .... I not too sure why I was so emphatic in refusing to settle abroad ....... When my bro came to know of this .... he was livid ..... He scolded my Mom for agreeing to these stupid schemes ........ Poor Mom ..... not her fault really .......... But then ..... we cant reason with my bro when he gets into that avtaar ......😆

So I just wanted to talk about this to someone who might have gone thru this .......... 😆

I hope I'm not making you feel like an Agony Aunt .......... 😳

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Ranjna Narang Monga

@ranjnanarang

Inactive

Posted: 16 years ago

#469

Originally posted by: Arwen...
yeah Lagaan...Water...u look at those and than SDM and u r like.....🤢

in many ways SDM is above average but thats not enough ... it is mostly for the technical side of things or the direction...for me above average doesn't cut it....

even with the US..how many of their films that focus solely on their underbelly get this kind of response tht the foreign public is giving to SDM? if its well made film and all than it gets academy recognition but tht's about it....

and ranjna....SDM may not b Rehman at his best but the genius of that guy is such that even with churning out mediocre (for his level) stuff, he's still a cut above the rest...many of the other music directors even when they r at their best...their music sounds the same to me...some of the tunes mite be catchy and all that but after a while u lose your interest in it and move on to the next hit soundtrack...which often sounds the same as the previous one.......this can never happen with most of music Rehman comes up with it..... it truly is different...even with SDM..it maynot be his best work but the music was different for the most part.

I agree Arwen this giy si a genius and the others dont even get close. He is the most original of the lot and the best ofcourse. Pickup any of his songs forget songs talk about the Airtel tone amazing is the word.

Actually this oscar should have come to him a long ago but better late then never so for me it is an award for Rahman and not for SDM he has truly earned it. This is class personified.

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morningdew

@morningdew

Dazzler

Posted: 16 years ago

#470

Very interesting Dawn.. I would also come up with my views on the said topic..

So, the baby of the family is embarking on this hilarious 'boy meet girl' journey? Have fun sweetheart.. share with us your anecdotes. I love reading abt them. 😊