What defines you?
Hunger
Luxury to you is ?
Happiness
Health
How do you learn?
By making mistakes
Life’s goal?
Not to repeat mistakes
What motivates you?
Nature
Failure
Music
Moolya
Friends
What qualities would you like to inherit from Rahman and Steve ?
Simplicity
Focus
Consistency
Attention to details
I wrote a story and read it to my niece, Suji. Here’s the story.
Once upon a time, in the northern corner of middle earth, (Suji loves Lord of the rings movie just for Sméagol and Gimli) there were two beautiful and calm villages called Ding and Dong (names of our two German Sheppard, Suji loves calling them singing Ding Dong bell…Ding Dong bell… Ding Dong bell…) A huge wealthy forest separated those two villages, which also supplied fruits, woods and herbs to both these villages.
Suji asked with excitement,
“Were there any biggggg animals? “
“Hmmm, yes there were lions, elephants, big black monkeys… “ I said. Her face brightened up hearing monkeys.
I continued, Villagers were not allowed to go into the forest, so that the animals lived there were not disturbed. Trees grew well and gave lots of fruits and herbs during harvest season. Once in a year villagers go into forest to harvest tasty fruits and healthy herbs. Guards working inside the forest would catch violators, and they have to pay 10 gold coins in the village office. People from both the village select 10 guards democratically.
Suji asked, “What is democracy?”
I tried to explain her saying “Democracy mean every villagers are empowered to choose their representatives”
Not sure if she understood but her smile suggests she liked democracy. Those guards then select their leader. Leaders from different villages select a king. Villagers are very responsible and they loved the forest, and there were no crimes. Guards also safeguard villagers from wild animals.
Time passed by, both these villages developed well. Villagers were going to other villages to work and earned more money. They all go around the forest every day, even though it takes time. One day a villager approached a guard and asked “I’ll give you 1 gold coin every day, will you let me go through forest?”
Guard thought for a while and felt this would be an additional income for him with not much harm; he felt letting one person would not disturb the forest. The villager after some time came with one of his relatives to go through the forest, the guard let both of them go for 2 gold coins.
Later one day, one of the other guards while taking to a villager got to know, people are earning more money these days. So later one day he approached one of the villagers, offered a deal to let him go through forest, in turn he gets 1 gold, villager thought for while and convinced, this would not cause any damage to forest. This in turn will help the villager go to work quickly, from which he can earn extra 5 gold coins per day. So this way villager earned more money and he was so proud of what he did.
Like this many more villagers started going through the forest. This was happening for many months. Few of the guards earned more money than they got from salary. Slowly villagers crossing the forest started eating the fruits and disturbed animals. Now guards are more focused to earn more than protecting the forest. Many villagers slowly became selfish, concerned about going to work quicker and earning more, than saving the forest. As villagers started earning more money they bought fruits and herbs from foreign villages. So those villagers were no more dependent on this forest, so they didn’t cared for it. Also those didn’t care who were elected as guards, they just gave gold coins and go through the forest. Newly elected guards started looking the job as good earning one.
Few harvest sessions passed by, but no one noticed that wealthy of forest was degrading slowly. Later during one harvest festival, as an usual procedure an elder person lead some villagers into the forest, were shocked to find very less fruits and herbs. So some villagers asked the elder person to lead them to king and protest to solve this problem. So one day they all went and sat in a temple and protested to put additional Superhero cops, who would not be controlled by any one, so they can act independently, outgoing cops would only select successive Superhero cops.
Suji immediately asked, “Is this also called democracy”?
I was stunned by this, but managed by lying, “I don’t know”.
As she was more interested in story, allowed me to continue without asking any more questions. I continued telling her they also demanded to increase the penalty for violations to 50 gold coins. The king arrived there and agreed to all of their demands immediately without consulting any one. Then king asked the elder person to appoint superhero cop team to save the forest. Some of the villagers who came with him for protest were (s)elected as superhero cops.
These superhero cops made sure the guards work properly. Soon there were no more crimes and the forest became greener again. After that, Ding Dong people lived happily forever!
I was about to ask “did you like the story?” but before that Suji giggled and said “Uncle! You are a fool now villagers have to give more gold coins to the new Superstar cops and can go through the forest”. This generation kids are very intelligent.
Suji, who was not yet six years old, understood this story perfectly.
Disclaimer: This is an attempt to imitate my Hero Gerald Weinberg’s Test Trimming story any resemblance to current happenings in Indian politics is purely coincidental ;-).
May 29 2011, Bangalore 19:30(approximately)
It all started with elalo humming from chinna chinna aasai and instrumental version of kadhal rojave, songs that showed me ARR, then Anjali Anjali in saxophone and Bombay theme, these songs made me an ARR devotee forever. Then came Mausam and Escape, the most mesmerism fusion I’ve ever listened, then appears my Legend, couldn’t imagine a better way to see Rahman I ♥ you Rahman…
He set the stay with fire (real fire) singing Dil Se Re….Then Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera in hindi then later moved on to Tamil lyrics exactly to sing “சொந்த வீடு உன்னை வா வென்று அழைக்குது தமிழா…” should I say there was a huge applause for that. That was the first Tamil song. When ARR asked how many are from other states, at least 50% raised their hands. Then other singers sang Rangeela Re and Spirit of Rangeela, the album that made entire India to go crazy for years together. Then came Masakali , Gheenda Pool from Dilli 6 and Ishq Bina from Taal.
There was a huge screaming for five-minutes I couldn’t hear what song has been performed, Mukkala Makkalabulu takes that credit.. Audience erupted for Hosanna, Humma Humma, Masakali, Genda Phool and Jai ho
He performed Mola meri mola and Khwaja Mere Khwaja, lucky to see him performing this live. The rejuvenated versions of chikku pukku railaye and Petta rap is even youthful than their originals, yet another indication that Rahman is not saturated even after 20 years, unlike many others. Surprise was Suresh Peters performed. Wish that version of audio will be released soon; even humma humma and mukkala got rejuvenated. Lata appeared on the huge LED screens to sing Luka Chuppi along with Rahman, should have definitely brought some tears on every one.
THE most amazing aspect is the stage and the LED backdrop of the stage. The complete backdrop is HD LED displays. When Irumbil oru irudhayam was performed, I felt this is as good as the cinema version, animations matched perfectly to the songs through out the program flawless sync…
Credits was show with Lathika’s theme, Four seasons was also played(i doubt if that was performed) and I think that was when Rahman set ready to perform Khwaja. He also sang Gurus of Peace.
No surprises, the concert ended with Ruba ru and Vande Mataram. Monsoon started in style with a heavy down pour, soon after Rahman’sconcert. That was a freaking perfect clear sky on concert day.
If at all I die today, people will know that I was dead with a smile on my face. Thank you Rahman ♥.
Dear Rahman, Your music wakes me up, makes me to think and heals me. You and Your music keep inspiring me. I enjoy listening to different types of music depending on mood. But only you and your music have the power to change my mood. Thank you once again for all your wonderful music.
Rahman is my inspiration, his music is my relaxation and concentration [dot]
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Disclaimer 1: I being Rahman devotee don’t mean I worship him as God. I always see him as a simple, wonderful, lovely human and a legend. Please refer a dictionary to know what devotee means.
Disclaimer 2: I being Rahman devotee don’t mean I follow him blindly. He is a firm believer but I’m a pakka Atheist 🙂
I am not a movie buff or a film freak. Watching five movies in an year itself is very rare for me. But it looks I’ve watched good number of movies in 2010. So thought of sharing my views about the Tamil movies I watched in 2010.
Aayirathil Oruvan : The first film I watched this year was and without doubt a great start. The film gained predominantly either extremely positive or negative remarks. This was a brave attempt from Selvaragavan. I felt this is a mile stone in Tamil films. Probably the first major fantasy film in Tamil. The music was also very well composed. Though there are many loopholes and exaggerated climax, overall that was a great movie. A definite broke away from the usual stereotypes.
Goa : Watched with lot of expectations but a big disappointment, the second half was one of the most boring parts I’ve ever watched. Premji I don’t think I can watch any more of your repeated action, reaction and jokes. Music is the only positive from this film.
Thamizh Padam : The first full length spoof movie in Tamil, this is the movie that made me to laugh out loud almost every scene. Thoroughly enjoyed satire comedies . Even the songs were witty.
Vinnaithaandi Varuvaayaa : An average movie, nothing great about it other than the most fabulous, amazing, remarkable music from AR Rahman. This is one of THE best master piece albums from ARR. The entire album is alluring. Easily qualifies in my top five albums of ARR.
Paiyaa : Same remark as VTV just replace AR Rahman with Yuvan Shankar Raja.
Kalavani : Undoubtedly one of the neatly packed movies of recent times. Every aspect of the film was at correct dose. Lively characters and locations are the biggest plus for this film.
Madrasapattinam : A historical story without any separate comedy track, no sentiments, no melodrama, no unwanted songs, fights or rivalry. This film proved without all those a wonderful, enjoyable film can be made. It was a smooth, lovely flow like a tranquil stream or breeze. Amy Jackson was so cute and gorgeous.
Boss Engira Bhaskaran : A full length romantic comedy movie, one of the most enjoyable movies of 2010. No doubt this is the second most profitable film next to Endhiran. Santhanam at his best.
Enthiran : First of its kind movie in Tamil industry in terms of using technology at par with Hollywood. Also the first science fiction movie in Tamil. A salute to Shankar, Rajini, R. Rathnavelu, Anthony Gonsalves and Sun pictures for making such a film. A complete entertainer. Rajini himself said Mullam Mallarum, Baatsha and Endhiran stay close to his heart.
Mynaa : Climax ?? WTF! மாத்தி யோசிக்கனும்னே யோசித்த கொடுமை. The film was traveling so smooth and realistic until the climax. Music Copy cat.
Easan : Without doubt “The Silent Speaker” among those over marketed and hyped mokka padams from those big banners. Unfortunately the amazing and extra ordinary screenplay, cinematography and editing of first half made second half look so ordinary. Apart from gore and stretched climax wonderful movie. I felt director tried to give two different speed or flow thru cinematography, one at very high speed to reflect the city life and a simple and clam flow of village + the family bonding, looks that didn’t reach well to the viewers. Over all Sasikumar once again proved that a good movie don’t need a hero and big banner.
Manmadhan Ambu : An average movie from Kamal + KS Ravikumar is shocking. Very average editing, there were at least 6 to 7 abrupt cut while switching between the scenes. Very average cinematography, any helicopter shoot of Europe or the cruise looks awesome. Watch Eesan or Reenikunda to know what an astonishing cinematography mean. Artificial character names to match the film title, #EKSI. If I am not happy with the negative climax of Mynaa, here I am upset with the positive climax. A heroine who is in love for at least three years, ditch her lover in a week and fall into love with an unknown person. Reasons: Sympathy and the person saved a kid who had swollen a coin, #Bullshit. Films them self letting down their own people. Madhavan falls in love with Sangeetha since she sang a song, she too accepts a person who is completely drunk. I do believe in love at first sight, but not such crap end just to have a feel good ending. Few positives were few sharp dialogues like “நேர்மையானவங்களுக்கு திமிர் தான் வேலி” “வீரத்தின் உச்சம் அகிம்சை” and few jokes in second half. Absence of Crazy Mohan is so evident.
My Movie of the year: Aayirathil Oruvan
Entertainer of the year: Endhiran
Surprise Pack: Kalavani and Madrasapattinam
Disappointments: Manmadhan Ambu and Goa
Irumbu Kottai Murattu Singam – The film I missed out in 2010, wanted to watch this. Two films I avoided watching were Nandalala and Angaadi Theru, both of them received great reviews but I can’t enjoy watching such heavy(I call sentimental) subjects.
Overall I’ve watched twelve movies, great for Tamil cinema. Every film is of different genre, looks tamil industry is coming out of the stereotype love and action movies. Hope 2011 will be even better.
Disclaimers:
I was surprised and upset when I saw number of tweets, Facebook updates,blogs of my friends and even Electronic (irresponsible) media started blindly blaming Maoists alone
PLEASE DON’T BLAME MAOISTS. Instead blame F***ing Politicians, Money minded Business people and irresponsible media. How many of us raised our voice when innocent children killed, chaste tribe women raped and buried into mineral rich mother earth? How many of us know about the Salwa Judum that cuts the fingers of children? But when a train was blasted everyone started blaming them[though nothing is confirmed that Maoist are responsible], Maoists want that attention and they achieved it, right?
You may say Maoists should attack politicians and money rich business people, boss all of them are protected by Z++ Category security. What else Maoists can do when the irresponsible media is running behind Sania’s wedding and Nityanatha, to get their attentions and demand?
What would you do if someone tries to take out your land unlawfully? The land is a sacred place for them and they are pure human who are not corrupted by money and business.The story of Maoists is same as the people of Pandora in Avatar. In life there is no happy ending and there is no hero to help them, Maoists are against Z class protected politicians, money powered mining business people, irresponsible media. What else can they do? I doubt even if Gandhi would have been successful in using ahimsa against such politicians and money power.
The native tribes do not have any basic needs of life, safe drinking water, health, education, food even after 60 years of independence. No one bothered about that. But when it was found there are huge mineral resources, now we wanted them to be moved away. So that people like us here will get a luxury car from steel and power from coal to see some crap movie, unethical news channels news telecast, chat and dance in pup. The people over there is fighting for their survival and their sacred land, just for peaceful living. They are not fighting for money, power, luxury or religion like what most of us are doing. Those are the people who are not spoiled or corrupted by money, trade or business. All they need is a peaceful life.
Please let me know who is fighting for such uncorrupted tribes?
All I am saying is PLEASE DON’T BLAME MAOISTS ALONE, Instead blame on corrupted politicians, money minded business tycoons, irresponsible media, lack of security to common people, lack of proper crisis control managements, lack of Disaster Response plans, lack of basic knowledge of jungle warfare (attack against army was successful because army took the same route every time, to and fro)
Everyone of us should be ashamed of and blamed for,this is not fight against terrorist,we are fighting among ourself.
I am not justifying Maoists behavior,all I am asking is please don’t blame only them.
ஊருக்கு நல்லது சொல்வேன்! புத்தகத்தில் யாரோ சொன்னது என்று தமிழருவி மணியன் சொன்னது
‘வேலை செய்ய நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்;அது வேற்றிக்கான விலை
சிந்திக்க நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்;அது ஆக்கபூர்வமான சக்தி
விளையாட நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்; அது இளமைக்கான இரகசியம்
படிக்க நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்; அது அறிவுக்கான ஊற்று
நட்பிற்கு நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்; அது மகிழ்ச்சிக்கான பாதை
நேசிக்க நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்; அது உற்சாகமான வாழ்க்கை
சிரிக்க நேரம் ஒதுக்குங்கள்; அது ஆத்மாவின் ராகம்’
கடந்த முன்று நான்கு தினங்களாக டிஸ்கவரி சேனல் தமிழ் வர்ணனையுடன் ஒலி(ஒளி)பரப்பாவதை கேட்டேன்(கண்டேன்). முதலில் எரிச்சலடைந்தேன்.
காரணம் ஒன்று : ஆங்கில பட மொழிபெயர்ப்பு போல் குதறிவிடுவார்களோ ?
காரணம் இரண்டு :அனைவருக்கும் புரியுமா?
ஆனால் என்ன ஆச்சரியம்!
மிக தெளிவான தமிழில் ,மிக அழகாக மொழிபெயர்துள்ளனர். ஒரு நரி ஒரு துள்ளி ஓடும் மானை துரத்தி பிடிப்பதை மிக அழகாக,அனைவருக்கும் புரியும்படி தெளிவாக மொழிபெயர்துள்ளனர். ஆங்கிலத்தில் ரசித்ததைவிட இன்னும் அழகாக ரசிக்கவும் முடிந்தது, இன்னும் நன்றாக புரிந்தது. இன்னொரு நல்ல மாறுதல் எனது அம்மாவும் ரசிக்க ஆரம்பித்துவிட்டார்கள் :). இன்று தமிழ் தொலைகட்சியில்(இது பிழை அல்ல 😉 ) வாரும் (இதுவும் பிழை அல்ல ;)) பெரும்பாலான நிகழ்ச்சிகளை என் அம்மாவால் புரிந்துகொள்ள முடியாத அளவுக்கு ஆங்கிலம். ஆனால் அவர்களால் டிஸ்கவரி சேனல் தமிழ் வர்ணனை மிக தெளிவாக புரிந்து கொள்ள முடிந்தது , என்னாலும் ஆங்கிலத்தில் ரசித்ததைவிட இன்னும் அழகாக ரசிக்க முடிந்தது,இன்னும் நன்றாக புரிந்தது.அப்பொழுது ஒன்று ஊரைத்தது! நம்மில் பலர் இப்படி ஆங்கிலம் தமிழ் இரண்டுக்கும் நடுவில் மாட்டிக்கொண்டு ,எந்த மொழியில சிந்திப்பதென்றெ தெரியாமல் முழிக்கின்றனர்.அப்படி மாட்டிக்கொள்ளாமல் இருக்க நான் செய்யும் முயற்சி இந்த பதிவு.கிட்டதட்ட பத்து ஆண்டுகளுக்கு பின் தமிழில் எழுதுகிறேன்(பள்ளியில் கடைசியாக எழுதிய நினைவு).இத்தனை காலம் எழுதாமல் இருந்ததுக்கு வெட்கப்படுகிறேன் :(. கணிணியில் தமிழில் எழுதும் சூச்சமத்தை இன்னும் கற்கவில்லை, அதனால் சுருக்கமா முடித்துக்கொள்கிறேன்.ஆனால் இந்த முயற்சி தொடரும்.
எழுத்துப் பிழைகளை மன்னிக்கவும்,திருத்தவும் வேண்டுகிறேன்
பயணம் எனது இலக்கு,கற்றல் எனது இலட்சியம்.கற்றலுக்கான முயற்சி இது
இது எனது தமிழ் அறிவை வளர்க்கும் முயற்சி. இங்கு எனது பயணம்,தேடல்,கதறல்(நான் கற்றல் என்று எழுதியது கதறல் என்று முன்று முறை மாறியதால் அதையும் சேர்த்துக் கொண்டேன் 🙂 ),அனுபவம்,பாடம் என்று அனைத்தையும் பதிவு செய்யும் முயற்சி. நான் இதையும் இதையும் பயன்படுத்தி எழுதுகிறேன்.அனுபவம் வாய்ந்த தமிழ் பதிவர்கள் யாரேனும் இதை படிப்பின்,வேறு சிறந்த வழி இருப்பின் கூறுக.நன்றி.இந்த பதிவுக்கு ஊன்றுகோலகா அமைந்தது டிஸ்கவரி சேனல், என்ன ஆச்சிரியமாக இருக்கா? அதை பற்றி அடுத்த பதிவில்.
தமிழ் பிழை இருப்பின் மன்னிக்கவும்,திருத்தவும் வேண்டுகிறேன்.
முயற்சி,தேடல்,கற்றல்,அனுபவம் 