"Tere Bin Laden" really inspired me to get onto the blog and write about it.
The movie is about a young Pakistani who is so smitten by the idea of migrating to America that he would do just-about-anything to fulfil his dream.
After being rejected 6 times in a span of 7 years, Ali Zafar, the young aspirant finally resorts to manipulating his passport and for that he needs loads of moolah. He chances upon a dumbo Osama look-alike called Noora (wonderfully played by Pradhuman Singh). Ali, along with his crook friends Gul, Qureshi, Lateef and Zoya trick Noora into speaking in Arabic which is actually a threat to the USofA.
This fake tape triggers the Great American war on Afghanistan.
They decide to tape another film where Osama is pleading with George Bush for a cease-fire.
What leads them from the frying-pan into the fire is what makes up for the whole movie.
Endless joy as the humour is clean and fun to watch.
Exceptional performances by Ali Zafar and Pradhuman Singh.
My vote : Watch it!!!!
Tuesday, 27 July 2010
Sunday, 14 February 2010
One of those days...
Have you ever woken up feeling like "This day is different"? Well, I did yesterday and indeed my day did turn out to be different.
I woke feeling on-top-of-the-world (it was my b'day, you see) and it was like a day specially blessed by God. Everything just fell in place on it's own accord. It was one of those days when you feel like God is really watching over you and silently removing all obstacles, minor and major, from your path so that you can tread carelessly and not trip over anything.
I lived a dream yesterday. My husband made my day extra special. He made me feel like I was the only person to have ever had a birthday. He was so thoughtful. I couldn't stop gushing about the day being so special.
Thank you God for the beautiful day and thank you dear husband for making it special... Love you!
I woke feeling on-top-of-the-world (it was my b'day, you see) and it was like a day specially blessed by God. Everything just fell in place on it's own accord. It was one of those days when you feel like God is really watching over you and silently removing all obstacles, minor and major, from your path so that you can tread carelessly and not trip over anything.
I lived a dream yesterday. My husband made my day extra special. He made me feel like I was the only person to have ever had a birthday. He was so thoughtful. I couldn't stop gushing about the day being so special.
Thank you God for the beautiful day and thank you dear husband for making it special... Love you!
Saturday, 23 January 2010
Kai baar yun hi dekha hai, yeh jo mann ki seema rekha hai, mann todne lagta hai;
Anjaani aas ke peeche, anjaani pyaas ke peeche, mann daudne lagta hai...
Such depth in such simple words. All of us, sometime or the other, have been victims of our flighty minds. We wish to break the barriers that bind us physically and our mind takes wings and flies and flies into our dream world. Someone I know once told me that our mind was way faster than the fastest jet ever built. To prove that do as I say :
1. Close your eyes
2. Think of the one place you would love to be in
3. Lo! You are there.
Wasn't that faster than the jet?
Kai baar yun hi dekha hai....
Anjaani aas ke peeche, anjaani pyaas ke peeche, mann daudne lagta hai...
Such depth in such simple words. All of us, sometime or the other, have been victims of our flighty minds. We wish to break the barriers that bind us physically and our mind takes wings and flies and flies into our dream world. Someone I know once told me that our mind was way faster than the fastest jet ever built. To prove that do as I say :
1. Close your eyes
2. Think of the one place you would love to be in
3. Lo! You are there.
Wasn't that faster than the jet?
Kai baar yun hi dekha hai....
Saturday, 9 January 2010
My food trip to Bangalore - 4
Day 4, Jan 02, 2010
The last morning of the holiday was upon us. Having been to all the hot-spots in the city, we had a lot of time on our hands and hunger-pangs in our stomachs. We set out @ 8 am with our minds set on the b'fast of the day. Our taxi-driver suggested Adiga's @ Malleswaram.
We were surprised to notice that the darshini style b'fast was the only way people here had their b'fasts. And, I was always made to believe that food should be had seated and not on your feet. But, I guess, Grandma stories are ...
We ordered idli, vada, dosas and coffee, the regular. Oh! How I just could not eat the dosas. They are too heavily ghee-laden and too thick for my choice. But the idli, vada and the coffee was nice.
We made our way to Devanahalli where we visited a Jain Temple. Beautifully done up place...
Our lunch destination was, Raj Vansh @ Sigma Mall.
Warning: The menu contents may make you drool and your mouth water. Please read at your own risk...
The Menu:
The last morning of the holiday was upon us. Having been to all the hot-spots in the city, we had a lot of time on our hands and hunger-pangs in our stomachs. We set out @ 8 am with our minds set on the b'fast of the day. Our taxi-driver suggested Adiga's @ Malleswaram.
We were surprised to notice that the darshini style b'fast was the only way people here had their b'fasts. And, I was always made to believe that food should be had seated and not on your feet. But, I guess, Grandma stories are ...
We ordered idli, vada, dosas and coffee, the regular. Oh! How I just could not eat the dosas. They are too heavily ghee-laden and too thick for my choice. But the idli, vada and the coffee was nice.
We made our way to Devanahalli where we visited a Jain Temple. Beautifully done up place...
Our lunch destination was, Raj Vansh @ Sigma Mall.
Warning: The menu contents may make you drool and your mouth water. Please read at your own risk...
The Menu:
- dal-bati, churma (loaded with badam, pista)
- masala dhokla
- kati roll (it was more like a rolled-up cutlet, actually)
- papad
- sweet & sour chutney
- coriander chutney
- salad
- raita
- vatana nu shak (green peas curry)
- punjabi aloo (potatoes cooked in punjabi style)
- turiya vatana (ridged gourd and green peas)
- ker sangri (traditional rajasthani vegetable)
- aam ras kadhi
- gujarati kadhi
- dal
- rotli
- puran poli
- puri
- aam ras
- rosogolla
- fruit custard
- plain rice
- khichdi
- pulav
- paan (@ rs 15 each)
Phew...couldn't eat more... The lunch thali costs just Rs. 200/-. We had to have a siesta after this- a 1-hour siesta.
Evening tea was @ barista @ garuda mall. This was to be our last evening in Bangalore. And we also had to finish some mithai shopping for friends and relatives. So off we went to K C Das (the best in town for son papdi and bengali sweets), Anand Sweets.
Anytime you go to Bangalore, do not miss pani puri @ Tiwari Sweets (very close to Commercial Sweets).
Also worth trying are the chaats @ anand sweets..
Our holiday came to an end and surprisingly, inspite of a good time, I was glad to be returning home...
Thursday, 7 January 2010
My food trip to Bangalore - 3
Day 3, Jan 01, '10
The new year had dawned and the heart was flying high with excitement. What is in store this year?... Lots to ponder...
The moment I woke up each day in Bangalore, I would only be thinking about food. Never saw myself get so hungry ever...
I was @ the hotel coffee-shop by 7:30 to start gorging on the food. There was lots on offer, but sadly the place was filled with some weird smell that made me want to puke. But, my stomach had a mind of it's own and I had to eat. Reminded me of the ad "Mummy ki sunu ya tummy ki"...
A quick toast-butter-jam coffee made my early b'fast. Arvind and I then headed to "Madurai Idly Shop" in Koramangala (now, that place is a cool 40 minutes away from the place we were staying in). The b'fast combo there consists of 1 idli, 1 vada, upma and chutney/sambar for Rs. 25 only...
We had a darshini b'fast (darshini in karnataka means a quick b'fast where you stand @ the table which is probably shared by many others and grab a quick bite) and headed to explore the place. We took an auto to Jayanagar in hunt of a chocolate place called Choco World and instead found Anand Sweets there too. Having had a full b'fast did not stop us from sharing a "rabdi". Believe you me that the rabdi was awesome.
We thought we would have to skip lunch now that we had over-loaded our stomachs with more than it could hold. Headed back to the hotel and called a taxi to take us to Pinia (I don't know how it's spelt). On the way, we decided to go to Ulsoor to a quaint little shop called Jute Cottage. Now, this place is pretty close to Indira Nagar and I was very keen to click a picture of Rahul Dravid's home. Its another matter that once we reached his doorstep, I got cold-feet... (he stays @ Srishti, 12th Main, Indira Nagar).
On the way, we decided to have lunch (yeah, crazy aren't we?). We halted @ Nagarjuna (andhra food). Spicy to the core and even tastier. I had more than I could imagine... It was simply delicious... Please try it once...
The 1st Jan was spent eating and eating more...
We made three social calls that day and all our hosts were more than gracious. They stuffed us with food and more food and we ended the day with ice cream called "Death by Chocolate".. :-P
:)
The new year had dawned and the heart was flying high with excitement. What is in store this year?... Lots to ponder...
The moment I woke up each day in Bangalore, I would only be thinking about food. Never saw myself get so hungry ever...
I was @ the hotel coffee-shop by 7:30 to start gorging on the food. There was lots on offer, but sadly the place was filled with some weird smell that made me want to puke. But, my stomach had a mind of it's own and I had to eat. Reminded me of the ad "Mummy ki sunu ya tummy ki"...
A quick toast-butter-jam coffee made my early b'fast. Arvind and I then headed to "Madurai Idly Shop" in Koramangala (now, that place is a cool 40 minutes away from the place we were staying in). The b'fast combo there consists of 1 idli, 1 vada, upma and chutney/sambar for Rs. 25 only...
We had a darshini b'fast (darshini in karnataka means a quick b'fast where you stand @ the table which is probably shared by many others and grab a quick bite) and headed to explore the place. We took an auto to Jayanagar in hunt of a chocolate place called Choco World and instead found Anand Sweets there too. Having had a full b'fast did not stop us from sharing a "rabdi". Believe you me that the rabdi was awesome.
We thought we would have to skip lunch now that we had over-loaded our stomachs with more than it could hold. Headed back to the hotel and called a taxi to take us to Pinia (I don't know how it's spelt). On the way, we decided to go to Ulsoor to a quaint little shop called Jute Cottage. Now, this place is pretty close to Indira Nagar and I was very keen to click a picture of Rahul Dravid's home. Its another matter that once we reached his doorstep, I got cold-feet... (he stays @ Srishti, 12th Main, Indira Nagar).
On the way, we decided to have lunch (yeah, crazy aren't we?). We halted @ Nagarjuna (andhra food). Spicy to the core and even tastier. I had more than I could imagine... It was simply delicious... Please try it once...
The 1st Jan was spent eating and eating more...
We made three social calls that day and all our hosts were more than gracious. They stuffed us with food and more food and we ended the day with ice cream called "Death by Chocolate".. :-P
:)
Tuesday, 5 January 2010
My food trip to Bangalore - 2
Day 2, Dec 31st, 2K9.
The day started earlier than expected on a holiday @ 6 am. Headed for a shower and had to literally drag my hubby out of bed so that we cud go grab a hearty b'fast. We had decided that the b'fast @ the hotel was a strict no-no and so we went b'fast-joint hunting.
The last b'fast of 2K9 was @ Brindavan Hotel, M G Road. As they say, "never judge a book by it's cover", so too, here we were surprised. We were pretty put off by the appearance and the general hygiene of the place, but decided to go ahead since it was recommended by a trust-worthy friend. We ordered idli, vada, plain dosa and coffee. It was truly tasty and all this for just Rs. 80/- WOW!
Looks can, after all, be deceptive!! :-)
The lunch on the 31st was with our relatives @ South Indies, Infantry Road.
The speciality of this place is that the menu comprises exclusively of the 4 southern states of India, viz. Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. And they are authentic to the core...
We had the lunch buffet and don't ask me the names of the dishes on offer there, coz I couldn't read them then and do not remember them now. All I remember is that I had a wonderful time there...
We now reach the climax of the day... The New Year's Eve.. As I have mentioned earlier, my husband and I were celebrrating our 10th wedding Anniversary on the 1st of Jan, so we decided to make it extra special.
We booked ourselves a table at The Gateway Hotel, Residency Road.
It was par excellance... The arrangement there was beyond expectations. We were seated at our allocated table and were then introduced to Raja and Munish who were to take care of us that evening.
The starters started coming to our table one after the other... there was "hara bhara kabab", "cheese and veg balls", "cracker pizza" and several others which I don't seem to remember.. We then ordered a drink for ourselves and hit the dance floor.
The food spread was huge and very filling. The dessert table was the best. Wide variety of desserts and I just couldn't decide on how many to eat...
Our evening ended @ 12:30 that night and what a way to ring in the new and ring out the old....
Happy 2010 to all...
The day started earlier than expected on a holiday @ 6 am. Headed for a shower and had to literally drag my hubby out of bed so that we cud go grab a hearty b'fast. We had decided that the b'fast @ the hotel was a strict no-no and so we went b'fast-joint hunting.
The last b'fast of 2K9 was @ Brindavan Hotel, M G Road. As they say, "never judge a book by it's cover", so too, here we were surprised. We were pretty put off by the appearance and the general hygiene of the place, but decided to go ahead since it was recommended by a trust-worthy friend. We ordered idli, vada, plain dosa and coffee. It was truly tasty and all this for just Rs. 80/- WOW!
Looks can, after all, be deceptive!! :-)
The lunch on the 31st was with our relatives @ South Indies, Infantry Road.
The speciality of this place is that the menu comprises exclusively of the 4 southern states of India, viz. Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. And they are authentic to the core...
We had the lunch buffet and don't ask me the names of the dishes on offer there, coz I couldn't read them then and do not remember them now. All I remember is that I had a wonderful time there...
We now reach the climax of the day... The New Year's Eve.. As I have mentioned earlier, my husband and I were celebrrating our 10th wedding Anniversary on the 1st of Jan, so we decided to make it extra special.
We booked ourselves a table at The Gateway Hotel, Residency Road.
It was par excellance... The arrangement there was beyond expectations. We were seated at our allocated table and were then introduced to Raja and Munish who were to take care of us that evening.
The starters started coming to our table one after the other... there was "hara bhara kabab", "cheese and veg balls", "cracker pizza" and several others which I don't seem to remember.. We then ordered a drink for ourselves and hit the dance floor.
Our evening ended @ 12:30 that night and what a way to ring in the new and ring out the old....
Happy 2010 to all...
Monday, 4 January 2010
My food trip to Bangalore
Hi! Happy New Year to all who bother reading this stuff...
Sorry about that, but I sometimes wwonder do I really have it in me to write a blog? But I enjoy it nonetheless.
The last year was very eventful for the whole world, what with the recession hitting the headlines and everything, but personally for me too it was a very eventful year.. A lot of things happened and a lot of knots in relationships got loosened (if not totally released). But the most happening thing of last year whas the holiday in Bangalore. My husband and I were celebrating 10 blissful years of matrimony on the 1st of Jan and we decided that having survived so long togehter was reason enough to celebrate. So, we planned on taking the last week of the year off and headed to Bangalore. The City of Gardens and The SIlicon City and The Lake City, phew, too many names for 1 wonderful city.
We wanted to eat and drink and be merry and that is exactly what we did. We ate, we drank and we did merry. And believe me, I'm no foodie but the way I hogged you would think I was starved and had just arrived from a drought-hit area.
We reached Bangalore on the morning of Dec 30th and soon after a shower, we headed to the world-famous MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room). We ate rava idli, khara bath (thats the kannadiga name for rava upma) and dosa (the dosas in Bangalore were pretty thick to begin with and loaded with ghee and smeared with chutney-not my type at all) and coffee. Now, before I go further, let me tell you I AM NOT A FOODIE, but I loved eating in Bangalore...
Lunch on the 30th was @ Rajdhani, a Rajasthani/Gujarati food outlet in UB City Mall. The choice of food was wide-spread but found it a wee-bit expensive..
Hardrock Cafe was our pub destination for the 30th and boy! it was worth the trip. Very nicely made up place.
We walked the Brigade Road (THE destination if you want to ogle at the beauties out there) and all the walking made us hungry again and we headed to Mast Kalandar which was a damp squib... We quit the place and luckily found Oye! Amritsar two buildings away. And the dinner there comprised of aloo-mutter, dal makhani, roti and jeera rice. AWESOME...
This is the story of Day 1 in Bangalore.. There are 3 days more to go and there will be a special for each day.
Until then, ciao....
Sorry about that, but I sometimes wwonder do I really have it in me to write a blog? But I enjoy it nonetheless.
The last year was very eventful for the whole world, what with the recession hitting the headlines and everything, but personally for me too it was a very eventful year.. A lot of things happened and a lot of knots in relationships got loosened (if not totally released). But the most happening thing of last year whas the holiday in Bangalore. My husband and I were celebrating 10 blissful years of matrimony on the 1st of Jan and we decided that having survived so long togehter was reason enough to celebrate. So, we planned on taking the last week of the year off and headed to Bangalore. The City of Gardens and The SIlicon City and The Lake City, phew, too many names for 1 wonderful city.
We wanted to eat and drink and be merry and that is exactly what we did. We ate, we drank and we did merry. And believe me, I'm no foodie but the way I hogged you would think I was starved and had just arrived from a drought-hit area.
We reached Bangalore on the morning of Dec 30th and soon after a shower, we headed to the world-famous MTR (Mavalli Tiffin Room). We ate rava idli, khara bath (thats the kannadiga name for rava upma) and dosa (the dosas in Bangalore were pretty thick to begin with and loaded with ghee and smeared with chutney-not my type at all) and coffee. Now, before I go further, let me tell you I AM NOT A FOODIE, but I loved eating in Bangalore...
Lunch on the 30th was @ Rajdhani, a Rajasthani/Gujarati food outlet in UB City Mall. The choice of food was wide-spread but found it a wee-bit expensive..
Hardrock Cafe was our pub destination for the 30th and boy! it was worth the trip. Very nicely made up place.
This is the story of Day 1 in Bangalore.. There are 3 days more to go and there will be a special for each day.
Until then, ciao....
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