tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.comments2023-10-05T05:39:28.999+05:30A-GyanAgyanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14503056769448425400noreply@blogger.comBlogger263125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-15598203656229293732023-10-04T17:02:33.319+05:302023-10-04T17:02:33.319+05:30http://agyanonline.blogspot.com/2012/07/rise-resur...http://agyanonline.blogspot.com/2012/07/rise-resurrect-rejuvenate.htmlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764810913971332353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-16885325170759502512023-10-04T16:57:40.417+05:302023-10-04T16:57:40.417+05:30http://agyanonline.blogspot.com/2012/07/rise-resur...http://agyanonline.blogspot.com/2012/07/rise-resurrect-rejuvenate.htmlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06764810913971332353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-91556223720664667052015-02-19T03:51:55.088+05:302015-02-19T03:51:55.088+05:30Great articles you had been on ICC world Cup 2007....Great articles you had been on ICC world Cup 2007. Why don't write some about <a href="http://ourworldcup2015.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">ICC World Cup 2015</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05393484776473192632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-39285174270166694392014-09-25T16:48:40.922+05:302014-09-25T16:48:40.922+05:30IPL fantasy cricket has the potential to get very ...<a href="https://fantasycricket.dream11.com/IN/" rel="nofollow">IPL fantasy cricket</a> has the potential to get very real, very fast! This excitement is sure to keep fans keenly interestedFinance Melahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11278512723021127586noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-24034650444880062252013-07-02T12:01:02.920+05:302013-07-02T12:01:02.920+05:30Hey looks very nice thanks for posting.Hey looks very nice thanks for posting.Elevator Indiahttp://schneiderelevator.co.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-29954685577041221042012-07-24T22:42:39.836+05:302012-07-24T22:42:39.836+05:30Boy you write well...I m really impressed. Plz wri...Boy you write well...I m really impressed. Plz write more oftenPaurushnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-47741393696992719512012-07-24T12:06:26.505+05:302012-07-24T12:06:26.505+05:30Ah..as Alfred would have said, "You've be...Ah..as Alfred would have said, "You've been gone a long time..." and as Svety says "about time yoou came back" ....<br /><br />loved it..am going to share it too..svetyhttp://www.svety.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-87179219292904521842009-08-17T19:12:13.950+05:302009-08-17T19:12:13.950+05:30Why have you signed off on an rather obituarish no...Why have you signed off on an rather obituarish note. Very well written, though I do not understand why the date of posting says June 16, 2009. Did you post this before HBP's release?Abhilashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-2447497611947755582009-07-20T18:42:05.674+05:302009-07-20T18:42:05.674+05:30That was prompt for my first post in half a year. ...That was prompt for my first post in half a year. And I agree it would have been easy to pair Harry & Hermione. Maybe it was influenced by the movies, but for me, Ron & Hermione do not seem to have enough common to make it last!<br /><br />If possible, mail across your blog details to me. I will put up a link at least.Agyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503056769448425400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-39612042455676375312009-07-20T18:30:42.999+05:302009-07-20T18:30:42.999+05:30Good to see you back to writing! As always very we...Good to see you back to writing! As always very well-written piece. I haven't yet watched the latest movie, maybe this weekend.<br /><br /><i>Dumbledore tells the students after Cedric's death; SRK used the same lines to his mother-in-law in DDLJ</i> - What an interesting parallel, nobody else could've thought of it :)<br /><br /><i>a huge flaw in Rowling's romantic pairing was Ron & Hermione</i> - For me that is one of the strengths of the story. It would have been all too easy to pair Harry and Hermione; Rowling took a daring decision by not doing that. It was convincing to me, I think she pulls it off.Shuchihttp://www.crosswordunclued.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-59142261845059563212009-06-20T23:30:51.129+05:302009-06-20T23:30:51.129+05:30Very thoughtful and appropriate observation. I wis...Very thoughtful and appropriate observation. I wish you could have elaborated on the implosive character superbly depicted by A B nd that too in a most subtle and dignified way. Dilip K did his usual acting, same monotonous tone,he was saved by the powerful dialogue offered to him. There was nothing new in his acting while A B emerged to new heights many times in the movie. His entrance style said it all about his state and toughness likely to be unfolded.<br />A B is a trendsettor who keeps setting trends..... I wish to see him against Al Pacino in an intense movie. That is a way to measure his unmatacable talent.<br /><br />In Shakti, A B creates many unforgettable moments. He carves a very powerful impression in many scenes.Ashok of Mauritiusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-70432206255875760692009-06-20T23:30:24.147+05:302009-06-20T23:30:24.147+05:30Very thoughtful and appropriate observation. I wis...Very thoughtful and appropriate observation. I wish you could have elaborated on the implosive character superbly depicted by A B nd that too in a most subtle and dignified way. Dilip K did his usual acting, same monotonous tone,he was saved by the powerful dialogue offered to him. There was nothing new in his acting while A B emerged to new heights many times in the movie. His entrance style said it all about his state and toughness likely to be unfolded.<br />A B is a trendsettor who keeps setting trends..... I wish to see him against Al Pacino in an intense movie. That is a way to measure his unmatacable talent.<br /><br />In Shakti, A B creates many unforgettable moments. He carves a very powerful impression in many scenes.Ashok of Mauritiusnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-6673574757367170792009-06-13T11:54:01.422+05:302009-06-13T11:54:01.422+05:30its been ages since u wrote something!its been ages since u wrote something!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162041613524308573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-7157488067420783062009-03-09T14:16:00.000+05:302009-03-09T14:16:00.000+05:30Just want to note that Ilaiyaraja is not all class...Just want to note that Ilaiyaraja is not all classicism. He is a better fusion master than Rahman is. Rahman brought a new sound, credit to him and is a good soundscape artist. IR's fusion integrates the underlying forms seamlessly and retain the essence of both. While Rahman is a genius, this pigeonholing you did is unfairAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-19450701932920896862008-12-01T14:16:00.000+05:302008-12-01T14:16:00.000+05:30I was waiting for ur perspective. Have read a lot ...I was waiting for ur perspective. Have read a lot the last few days on the same and nothing compares to the depth of this post. I wish u would write more. Your posts are usually the starting point of discovery for me..I'll put my own angst up..soonsvetyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334049900582397948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-49612004224418639892008-12-01T11:35:00.000+05:302008-12-01T11:35:00.000+05:30This is a beautiful post. Hopefully, the Bomaby se...This is a beautiful post. <BR/>Hopefully, the Bomaby seige was the nadir and we shall not plumb such depths again.<BR/>And yes, I can never be thanful enough that the attacks did not happen when you were a guest at any of these hotels.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-9782025862797016642008-11-18T20:26:00.000+05:302008-11-18T20:26:00.000+05:30Excellent list.Excellent list.Robhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05153704692133983969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-22422817574449131542008-09-30T11:50:00.000+05:302008-09-30T11:50:00.000+05:30An exasperated boss to his employee" If I were you...An exasperated boss to his employee<BR/><BR/>" If I were you, I would put my head in a bucket full of water thrice and pull it out twice"<BR/><BR/><BR/>cheerz mate!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07162041613524308573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-8989193556160003392008-08-25T17:45:00.000+05:302008-08-25T17:45:00.000+05:30Sir ji hamein bhi link de do pls...Thoda dhanda pa...Sir ji hamein bhi link de do pls...Thoda dhanda paani chal jayega :-)<BR/><BR/>Adit <BR/><BR/>http://naukuchiyatal.blogspot.comtravelindiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08471349390541328703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-685995812766309002008-07-21T12:17:00.000+05:302008-07-21T12:17:00.000+05:30I know the Pacino and Nicholson trivia...Both are ...I know the Pacino and Nicholson trivia...Both are to an extent hams (esp. if you compare them to your favourite De Niro)...<BR/><BR/>But Pacino in that series simply grows...his Godfather 2 was ranked the 11th best villain by the way...<BR/><BR/>Watch it if you can...also watch Batman Begins..I'll anway show it to you when you are down...Agyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503056769448425400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-85947113858248868962008-07-21T11:34:00.000+05:302008-07-21T11:34:00.000+05:30A few minutes back I wrote on Svety's blog that he...A few minutes back I wrote on Svety's blog that hers was the best review that I had read of the Dark Knight. Unfortunatley, I will have to withdraw that commendation and give it to you...<BR/>I really, really like this post.. And the last few lines are simply superb.<BR/>One point of trivia...did you know that Jack Nicholson was offered Mike Corleone's role before Pacino? The though came to me while reading your "Al Pacino was Michael Corleone, Om Puri was blind in Sparsh, and Ledger was the Joker"...All my admiration for Nicholson aside, I fully agree that only Pacino could be Michael.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-92173959220169250582008-07-21T10:49:00.000+05:302008-07-21T10:49:00.000+05:30well Karna Arjuna is also equally grey...who is ri...well Karna Arjuna is also equally grey...who is right, who is wrong..and much celebrated....<BR/><BR/>as for the avenging evil line, it was used in the promotion of the film..so its not that I have invented it...Agyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503056769448425400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-21232738316480067512008-07-21T09:54:00.000+05:302008-07-21T09:54:00.000+05:30The webs you weave are immensely interesting to re...The webs you weave are immensely interesting to read...you jump from one comparable to another, all the while adding your point of view to the subject in hand...Karna & Arjun..yes..come to think of it..yes...also because our Arjun was racked with so much doubt, introspection much like the Batman while Karna stood strong to his singular principle..may have been black at time but still his principle.<BR/>Can you avenge evil and not become it??? Brilliant co relation.<BR/>You've taught me to watch cinema for the same reason..and its been an enriching experience..<BR/>Am putting a link to ur review on my blog...can't promise more traffic..haha but the official review needs to be seen with a rambler's experiences..svetyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14334049900582397948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-88199190584836587252008-07-18T17:03:00.000+05:302008-07-18T17:03:00.000+05:30Sorry for the belated reply!!I agree his character...Sorry for the belated reply!!<BR/><BR/>I agree his characters can be rather cliched. In Hungry Tides, for instance, Fokir getting a forewarning from Kusum is totally filmi. What I love about Ghosh is the background he creates, which in Hungry Tides is brilliant. You feel like you are there in the Sunderbans. Marrying research with fiction is stunning.<BR/><BR/>I somehow just could not enjoy in an antique too much (maybe it was too real rather than filmy). and in shadow lines, the narrator's fixation with his cousin was so real.<BR/><BR/>as for converting in to cinema - forget the artists - just imagine what can vishal bharadwaj do with this material!!Agyanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14503056769448425400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14476094.post-73606844415468764892008-07-06T13:40:00.000+05:302008-07-06T13:40:00.000+05:30Selling Amitav Ghosh to you, as you mentioned, rem...Selling Amitav Ghosh to you, as you mentioned, reminded me of The Shadowlines (I read it last year again)and those Amitav Ghosh filled college years. The first Ghosh, that I read was his first book too, The Circle of Reason, which is interesting but suffers from a huge Rushdie hangover in language and imagination.<BR/><BR/>It is still advised strongly that you read, In an Antique Land. I think it is one of the few interesting non-fiction/autobiographical accounts from an Indian. His thesis topic and the engagement with the Indian society, the host Egyptian one and the manner in which two ancient worlds (non-Western) interact with each other has rarely been broached. <BR/><BR/>There is a section in the book which I often like to mention when I discuss Amitav Ghosh. The village where he lived during his field work had the Mullah as the most important and learned person, till the coming of Ghosh. Now all villagers know Ghosh is going to become a doctor, there is confusion too about what kind of doctor, but he becomes a figure of authority for the villagers. The undermined Mullah feels threatened and has a verbal exchange with Ghosh in which he threatens that Egypt can easily defeat India in a war as they have better weapons (American; Egypt was an American ally after 1973). Ghosh replies that India even has the nuclear bomb, the mother of all bombs. And after the exchange, on reflection, he writes that, it is indeed ironic that two ancient civilisations were using the words of the West to interact with each other, weapons, war, annihilation!<BR/><BR/>Getting back, I was disappointed with both The Glass Palace and The Hungry Tide. The disappointment was perhaps to his privileging the framework (hidden histories?) over characterisation. In The Hungry Tide, I thought it was down right clichéd. But I am thinking about my reaction to these books after reading the Sea of Poppies. My original for the past few years has been that Ghosh's characters are very weak, to the point of caricaturing. And I am even willing to risk saying the same about Tridipda and the narrator from The Shadowlines. There is a certain essentialism about his characterisation and how useful they are to his narrative but beyond that he does not flesh them out beyond.<BR/><BR/>On the movie front, I would be on the side of averring that such things are better kept away from Bollywood. And it has nothing to do with the commerce, it has more to do with Bollywood's specialisations. They do not have the skills to do a novel movie, definitely not of this sort. I would rather want non-Bollywood film world to have a go at it.<BR/><BR/>And I have my serious doubts if Bachchan Junior and that over rated big mouthed Rahul Bose will help the movie or its story beyond maybe getting it space in the media world. I think new actors, even real people might do a better job. Imagine the physical attributes of the boatman as described in the Hungry Tide, no actor has that wiry, tanned frame and to me it is very important that they keep it sincere.itineranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764520998085530843noreply@blogger.com