Jhoota Hi Sahi - Another Original Soundtrack by AR Rahman Saab

BE ORIGINAL & BUY ORIGINAL

Thought for the Day - 20th September 2010

 

Everyone is endowed with a Hridaya (spiritual heart). When you fill your heart with love and compassion, peace will reign supreme in the world. There will be love everywhere. There will be no jealousy, hatred or anger in the world. Restlessness will disappear from the face of the earth. One who has filled his heart with compassion will always remain in peace. It is most essential to know this truth. People mistake Hridaya for the physical heart. Hridaya is nothing but the all-pervasive Atmic principle, in other words, the 'Aham'. So you should keep your heart absolutely pure and sacred.

- Baba

 

Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam today
20th September 2010

Lagenda Budak Setan Official Trailer

Karan Johar's WE ARE FAMILY - : A touching family entertainer

Since most of the world and its mother has watched Stepmom we won’t go into the story of We Are Family. The film totally scores on its emotional narrative, speckled with smile-inducing, heart tugging scenes that make you choke with laughter while wiping away the tears from your cheeks. The movie is distinctly Dharma and Karan Johar in the sense that it’s not afraid to show its emotions. This is not a film that shies away high drama. And ultimately a film about bonding trust and life it has you smiling at the right times and sniffing away tearfully at other times. 

Now for the performances. As the younger woman who struggles to bond with her boyfriends kids and ex wife Kareena is superlative. She looks stunning and lends the role her characteristic effortlessness. Arjun Rampal is fabulous as the dad and husband caught in the crossfire. It seems that this is a good year for Arjun where he can do no wrong. The kids Aanchal Munjal, Nominath Jinsberg and Diya Sonecha are adorable and well cast and unlike children in most Indian films you actually want to hug them and not send them to bed without dinner. But the film belongs to Kajol who amazes you with her nuanced performance. She is dark and light, hard yet vulnerable and she totally wins you over in the role of a cancer stricken mother who must choose the best for her children.

WAF is designed to be a family entertainer and that it definitely is. If you must compare it to its original then you could point out that WAF lacks the conflict between the two women that was the fulcrum of Stepmom. This is an out and out Indian film at heart where everyone does the right thing when it comes to family and Indian values and pretty much nothing is left to your imagination. The dialogue by Niranjan Iyengar is thankfully original except in some scenes. But then you must remember this is a remake and there is not turning away from that. You can put your money where your heart is with WAF. And yes don’t forget to carry tissues. Infact take the whole box with you.

ANJAANA ANJAANI‏- original ost - get yours today

Thought for the Day - 18th August 2010

 

If you condemn yourself, day and night as petty and weak, you can never accomplish anything. If you think that you are luckless and low, thereby you become luckless and low. Instead, when you cultivate the awareness that you are a spark of God; that you have as your reality Divinity Itself, then you can really become Divine, and you can have command over all powers. "Yad Bhaavam, Thad Bhavathi" (As you feel, so you become). It is how you feel that matters the most. That is the basis for all that you are. Have faith in the Atma, the Divine Self that you really are! This is a must for every one of you!

- Baba

 

Thought for the day as written at Prasanthi Nilayam today
18th August 2010

coming soon on original DVD

The Last Song (2010) DVD RM 24-90

Miley Cyrus shines as the star of this heartwarming coming-of-age movie that will strike your emotional chords. Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks (Dear John, The Notebook), The Last Song follows Ronnie (Cyrus) and her estranged father as he tries to restore the loving relationship they once had. But reconnecting with his rebellious daughter isn’t easy, so he chooses the one thing they still have in common — music. Complete with not-to-be-missed bonus features — the Miley Cyrus music video “When I Look At You,” exclusive interviews with the actress and more — this uplifting and touching drama about family, first loves and second chances is a heartfelt story to you won’t soon forget.

Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai (July 30, 2010)

Once Upon A Time In Mumbai is seen through the eyes of a police officer. It traces the changing face of the Mumbai underworld and how it all started. The film, set primarily in 1970s Mumbai, follows the rise of Sultan (Ajay Devgn), and the conflict, when his prot?g? Shoaib (Emraan Hashmi), challenges his supremacy, and usurps power to rule the murky underbelly of Mumbai. The film is presented in a retro chic style and is a glamorous and powerful rewind to the golden era.

Khatta Meetha (2010)

Struggling road construction contractor, Sachin Tichkule (Akshay Kumar) is doomed to dream big. There is no chance in hell that his dreams will ever come true, simply because he has no money to bribe! To make matters worse, the new municipal commissioner turns out to be his ex girlfriend (Trisha) who now hates him. Even as you laugh as Sachin bumbles his way from one disaster to another, the film reveals in a light hearted way, the extent of corruption and bribery rampant in the system. And the ingenious means you have to adopt if you want to survive. Enjoy the bumpy ride!

On the whole, KHATTA MEETHA is a major letdown from the accomplished director. It's not a full-blown comedy. It's not a full-scale satire either. Hugely disappointing!