Movie Review - Ghajini starring Aamir Khan, Asin and Jiah Khan

Hi everyone,

Ghajini...this film has took two years in the making. Aamir Khan plays a rich, cell-phone tycoon in this film who due to an attack suffers with short-term memory loss. Asin who plays the lead heroine is an ad-model, who is a girl that is full of life and is always willing to help others. Jiah Khan plays the medical student who is amazed by Aamir Khan's memory loss and is the confused girl. Pradeep Rawat plays the villain, who is out there to kill whoever is after him.

In terms of visuals, the songs are visualised greatly. Generally, the film is set in the city, it shows some slum areas and shows how there are normal people in India. I feel the film was trying to show that it is important to help others and not ignore it. However, I feel that the film contains too many flaws, especially in the climax. However, if we take it as cinematic liberties, then it is an average film.

The songs for the film are below average. Most of the songs came out of nowhere except for Guzarish and Kaise Mujhe. Those are the only two songs, I enjoyed watching and listening to. The visuals in Guzarish are great. Kaise Mujhe, one has to praise Aamir for this, as his eyes emote excellently in the song. Behke was average. Latoo and Aye Bachchu seemed to be item numbers only. Jiah Khan looked amazing in Latoo!

The director, Murugadoss is incompetent. If it wasn't for Aamir, this film would have fell flat. The director clearly shows that he has given the film a Tamil hangover. The action sequences are full of the Tamil flavour and to be honest, it is not that bad but it didn't keep my full attention. The dialogues are fine, nothing great or special. The film has some substance because you see the effort Aamir has put in the film and Murugadoss needs to appreciate that completely. The story is half written to me. The climax is poor. How does Aamir's character be able to read the diaries in 15 minutes and then find Ghajini and fight him and his gang. How does he not lose his memory? If we take it as cinematic liberty then fair enough, it can be taken. But one must question that why didn't 'Perfectionist' Aamir Khan recognise this during the narration of the film and shooting the film too. Murugadoss must also be grateful with the way Aamir has promoted the movie.

In terms of performance, Aamir is a clear winner in this for his acting ability. Is he good enough to carry on in commercial cinema? Then I am afraid to say NO! I want Aamir to stick to his quality films and he has the ability to mix that in with the commercial aspect. However, Aamir's acting is top-notch, at times he emotes amazingly well with his eyes, at times I found it over the top.
Asin is nice as Kalpana, I could relate to her character and she played a sweet girl to perfection. She was full of energy and happiness. Her and Aamir had good chemistry and made me laugh a few times. It was a good debut into Bollywood, she has potential.
Jiah Khan was nice, mostly for eye-candy. She is pretty and she gives an average performance. At times, she over-acts and she must thank Aamir for making me see over it.
Pradeep Rawat was fine as the villain...Ghajini. I didn't fear him and I didn't care about him. I was actually happy that Aamir did beat the life out of this guy because he got on my nerves. The acting was poor and lacked soul. All I remember is the gold-tooth that he has!

Overall, the film is fairly average. It is not great in terms of its story. It has some soul and substance because of Aamir's performance. Asin also helps Aamir effectively. The film has too many flaws and Murugadoss proves to be incompetent. The songs except for Guzarish and Kaise Mujhe are below average. Guzarish and Kaise Mujhe are memorable. Background music is great. The action is fairly average and is over the top. The cinematography is again average, I wonder if this is the fault of the director. Ravi K. Chandran is normally great and was excellent in previous work. I feel he didn't have enough creative freedom. The general audience will like it and due to the great promotion by Aamir, it will be a blockbuster!

The rating for this film will be 3/5. The credit goes to Aamir and Asin's performance.

Thanks for reading and lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh

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Movie Review - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi starring Shah Rukh Khan, Anushka Sharma.

Hi everyone,

I bring to you my first ever movie review. The way I construct my thoughts for the review is simple. I will watch the movie and then think about it. I do not believe I should quickly rush to write a review like other critics do.

So let us go straight to Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. I really do not know how to start with this film because it is special. Possibly special to me because of its simple storyline and something I believe is the biggest strength in the film. This might be because I am a writer. The story is about a simple, ordinary man Surinder Sahni (Shah Rukh Khan) who marries a girl called Taani (Anushka Sharma) due to unforeseen circumstances. He brings her to his home and looks after her. Despite the setbacks on knowing that she may not love him, Suri creates an alter ego called Raj due to a dancing competition. I have to admire Adi Chopra for starting the film with the couple married and this is what is different about this film. It is a sweet story and I appreciate it as a writer and that is enough for those who believe in complete entertainment.

In terms of visuals, do not expect grand sets and may be this is what I, at first, felt was missing. And then I hit back to reality. How can you tell a simple love story with grand sets? How are you going to tell a realistic story with extravagant sets? It is not possible and this is what the audience and movie-goers need to realise. This movie is all about simplicity, it is about the characters. I give all my respect to Aditya Chopra because he does not deviate from the simplicity and he is comfortable with it. If people do not appreciate that, then it is a shame.

The songs are excellent. All of them are with the narrative and they are not placed just anywhere. Each song has a story to tell and the choreography is amazing. One cannot stress how important the songs were. Haule Haule, this leaves you humming and it is all about how Surinder Sahni appreciates the fact that maybe his wife won't love him straight away but she will eventually. Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte, again another song that features five actresses. Go and watch the film to see who they are. But forget the actresses, the guy that stands out is SRK! What a performer. He imitated each actor from Raj Kapoor to Rishi Kapoor with ease. SRK is a natural and yes, he is the star of our era!
Dance Pe Chance, this leaves you wanting to dance. Anushka and SRK prove to be natural dancers and performers. This again is worth watching for its simplicity.
Tujh Mein Rab Dikhta, both versions are a treat to watch. I love the respect that Adi has for all religions. I do not want to say much on this but you have to watch the songs yourselves. They are mind blowing for its simplicity.
Dancing Jodi, is the end sequence but more on that later.

The director, Aditya Chopra. What can I say about this man? He understands the uniqueness of Indian Cinema. He brings simplicity back to cinema. He brings a subject that not many have done before. It is admirable and most of all he has re-invented a new market for cinema. The question people have is how can Taani not recognise Suri to Raj? Well it is simple, they both not only look different, their mannerisms are different and even their voices. Most of all, Adi ends the Raj era. In one scene, in particular and you will know which one but he actually kills the very character that he made famous. Remember how Raj (DDLJ) would never run away with his bride without parent consent...enough said.

The acting by SRK is amazing. I really have no words but to say no actor in Hindi Cinema will touch what he has done in this film. The way he switches from Suri to Raj, he even made people believe that Suri has a split personality before the intermission but this is the greatness of his acting. SRK breathes life into this ordinary man. He brings simplicity, whether it is the comedy, the feelings, the personality of Suri. Then the next moment, he brings a crude, cheap, flirtatious Raj in the next moment. The fact is you feel the characters all the way through and this is the biggest strength of the film. To those that think SRK is too old, go to the opticians. To those that think SRK should retire, go and get yourself a reality check. This guy is numero uno and it is going to stay that way!
Anushka Sharma, what an debut performance. It is not easy to stand infront of India's biggest superstar and perform as good as that. She got straight into character and I could feel for her. It is not easy to essay the character that was done for her as it required very subtle emotions and Anushka does it well. She has a bright future in the industry. Check her facial expressions during the Dancing Jodi song and she leaves you amazed as she shows how her character unfolds the story about her husband.
Vinay Pathak, an actor that has always been consistent. He is funny and compliments SRK really well. He is worth watching as the drunk scene between him and SRK is pure comedy genius.

Overall, I will write once the DVD is out, a detailed scene by scene analysis on the film and post it on the blog. However, this needs to be said. This film is much simpler than DDLJ and it is more powerful than Mohabbatein. For me, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has become my favourite Aditya Chopra film. This film is all about the simplicity of our lives and how we all have simple love stories. The main factor is, if you can see God in the person you love, you know how to love God. That is the message of the film. It is not wrong to love someone more than God aslong as you know it is God that you see in that person. Well done to all those in the film and I do expect this to be a blockbuster! At least this will be a film that you can watch with your family and not come out feeling ashamed!

Rating 4.5/5. The 0.5 less because I think the length could have been shorter but to be honest, it doesn't really matter. However, everyone please watch and listen to end credits, it is amazingly funny and sweet. You will leave with a smile.

Thanks and lots of love,
Rahul


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Unite and not divide!

Dear readers,

I hope everyone is fine, I must say that this week has took its toll on me. Seeing the anguish, the fear, the anger, the pain, the grief on the face of India, it brings me to an all-time low.

I have stayed away from commenting on the Mumbai attacks because I did not know how to formulate the views in my mind on paper. I did not know what to say, in case my words got misunderstood due to the feelings of many Indians and those with any connection with Indians.

As we know, Islam does condemn anyone that kills. We all know that and we know that terrorists do not have any religion, they do not belong to any state, any region, any caste, any nationality. They have no identity in this world. My message to everyone is simple, just do not point your fingers at anyone.

At the moment, the India-Pakistan relationship is on a thin-line but let us not stop loving each other and let us not stop to look for unity. Let us not blame the Pakistani Government, when they have no links to the terror camps (unless proven). However, the Indian Government with the world should formulate a plan to get rid of the terror camps that reside in the nation of Pakistan.

I personally have many Pakistani friends and I want to tell you all that I still have high regards for you, my unconditional love for you still stands strong. I know the time at the moment is difficult but if we the good people of this world can come together and create peace in this world that only wants to separate us, we can surely achieve unity in diversity.

My message to each and every person, young and old, whatever nation you are from, let us come together in this time of need and look at how we can spread love instead of hate, spread peace instead of havoc, spread unity instead of diversity. This is something we can do. Let us do the exact opposite to what those terrorists did in whatever attacks they made in the past.

We all believe in the oneness of God. If we all believe that God is one then that must mean that we are all equal to each other. This must mean that we can give love to our neighbours. This mean we can give to respect to those that follow different faiths and religions. It can be done and we have to set not only our minds and hearts to this message but set our souls to this message too.

If I have said anything wrong in this post, then my sincere apologies to anyone that is hurt. My intention is to create peace and unity within this diverse world. Let us use the beauty of diversity to bring us all together.

God bless and lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh


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Shah Rukh's Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi has music success!

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Hello Readers,

It was not long ago when I wrote my music review on Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi and I said that the music will taste success. It was a subjective opinion, however now subjectivity meets with objectivity.

I was quite skeptical to the way the critics would handle the music and I was absolutely right. Not everyone would open up to it. Critics wrote reviews which seemed to be unfair and to be very biased against SRK. There were a few reviews which praised the simplicity of the music and lyrics but critical success was average.

Despite the reviews, people have gone out and bought the albums and gave it a listen. I am sure it took everyone time to get used to the simple music and simple lyrics. However Box Office India has showed us that regionally in India the music is a success. In the North, East and West of India it is first in the charts and in the South it is second to Dostana. Overall, for a film that has only been released for a month has tasted quick success. Well done to the team of Yash Raj. For the source of information click here: Film Music Sales - Regional Novemeber 2008

Music lovers will love RNBDJ. The music is soothing, its calming, it has every element. I still listen to the album every day. At times, I want to get away from the music and I do try to listen to something else but I cannot. Something pulls me back to it. I am sure that is the case with you?

The fact is simple. Keep the music simple and keep the lyrics simple and you will get somewhere. The fact is that Haule Haule music hit hona hi tha! Yes, I knew it would take time but now I am addicted to this album and I can only praise first of all the director Aditya Chopra, the music directors Salim and Sulaiman and the lyrics to Jaideep Sahni! Also, praise needs to go to the choreographers and most of all to Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka Sharma on setting the screen on fire with the song promos. Let us hope that Ghajini also has the same success and can win over its critics.

However, catch Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi at a cinema near you on the 12th December 2008!

Take care and lots of love,

Rahul N. Singh


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Barriers need to be broken in love

Hi Readers,

At times like this when we see the whole of humanity fighting with pure hatred, anger, jealousy and ignorance, there does stand a few people that want to give pure love, happiness, compassion and open-heartiness for others. This is what we need in this world and only one word brings it all together is one word and that is love.

Love in romance is something that I talk about, that I discuss with you all but how about I tell you the special bond that is created between two people that are in love. This bond that creates a special unity in diversity. A bond that gets two people from different backgrounds together. A bond that breaks every shackle that surrounds the heart.

Loving someone with a different personality to yours?
Is this possible? Yes, it is. After having a long time to think about it. If someone doesn't flirt with you but says they love you...is that pure love? I don't question it anymore. Flirting is minor feelings, loving is the greater thing. Then about being romantic. Is it necessary to be romantic with your partner? Not really, I could be the most hardcore romantic but my partner could be the exact opposite to me. Should I tell her to change and be romantic with me? If I do then why do I do that? Am I now putting conditions on the love?

Conditions in love
This is one of the harsh realities which breaks relationships. I have realised this the hard way that the more conditions we put in a relationship, the shackles that once surrounded the heart begins to surround it once again. The shackles become tighter and tighter and BANG! The heart breaks and the relationships flows away! It is not our partners that tend to be wrong, it is us. If I am saying my girlfriend should be like this and that, then who needs to change me or her? It is me that needs to change because she is loving me the way that she would love her boyfriend but it is me who is setting her instructions on how to love. I am wrong not her. We need to realise that it is wrong to put conditions in love or in relationship.

Realisation that 'I' am in the wrong.
This is what we need to think about carefully. Are our partners willing to forgive us for our mistakes? Our partners are they willing to see that we made a simple mistake? Is it a simple mistake? Realisation of a mistake or realisation that you are in the wrong is good but we need to ask for forgiveness. We don't know how much pain we have put someone through by our ignorant conditions. Have they ever put conditions on us? No, they might not have put any yet we freely say that they should be like this and that. Ask for forgiveness and I am sure that if your partner loves you they will come back to your open arms.

Never put conditions in a relationship and whoever tells you that this is right or this is wrong in a relationship, don't do what they want you to do. Every relationship is different and unique and only the two in this bond know what is right and wrong. There is no 3rd person in a relationship, there is only two people in a true bond of true love.

Lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh

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Ghajini Music Review

GHAJINI MUSIC REVIEW
Firstly, this album should not be compared to Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. It is for a different audience and is different in style. The music is by A R Rahman and lyrics are by Prasoon Joshi.

Guzarish – We all heard this song in the promos. This does not disappoint. Rahman is on form with this song. We know that this is a love song. The music is soothing and the lyrics work on you after a while. Although the lyrics are not that special, the visuals that were seen in the promo will make this song special. The music itself is great and there is no doubt about that. Javed Ali does well with the song.
My verdict: This will work with audiences, the promo for the song has already been appreciated. Surely will be a chartbuster and I love the song.

Aye Bachchu – This song is rather modern. It is different and Suzanne does well in singing this song. As this is the first time I have heard such music, I have to say it is foot tapping and I do enjoy it. I can't tell how this will work with the movie. So this will be a surprise. Rahman is brilliant again and he is experimenting and I appreciate that. Lyrics again are fairly average.
My verdict: This song will take its time to grow on you but it surely does. I could not understand what was being said at first but you kind of get the hang of it. It is an average track and should work. Again, it might work well with the visualisation.

Kaise Mujhe – This is another love song and I love the way it starts. Benny Dayal and Shreya Ghoshal sing this song. I love Shreya's voice, she is perfect as usual. Benny Dayal does justice to music that is excellently created by Rahman. I feel at times that Benny could sing a little louder. The music is pleasing to the ears as it is slow and this song will only get better with the visuals. This song does take time to grow on you. The lyrics are pleasing at times.
My verdict: With visuals this song will grow and grow. It is sweet and soulful. This song is for the romantics and I personally enjoy it. Lyrics are nice too.

Behka – The promo for this song has just released with Aamir sporting six different looks. I love this number which is fun and enjoyable. It is one of those songs you just sit back and relax. The visuals as we know are brilliant. The song grows on to you. Karthik sings well, nothing great at first but then grows on to you. The lyrics are again very average but the tune does become catchy. Rahman does really well with this song. When the music paces up in the middle, it is great. It is my favourite part of the song.
My verdict: This will definitely work and with the visuals it will create a strong impact. The music is what stands out for this song. This will be a chartbuster.

Latoo Latoo – Shreya Ghoshal is again amazing in this song. She only is getting better. This song is for the clubs. The tune is catchy and foot-tapping. The lyrics are great for this song. Shreya shows her versatility with this song. Rahman creates excellent music for this song. I really like it and it grows on you at the very least on the second listen. The visuals will definitely help this song and this should be the next song that the makers should use for a song promo.
My verdict: This song will work and will be a chartbuster. I love this song and I am sure it will work with the audience. Again, it is the music that stands out and Rahman is a genius.

Kaise Mujhe (Instrumental) – If you just want to hear the music with no lyrics to this song, it is a total treat. I really enjoy it and it is worth listening to. Sit back, close your eyes and allow the music captivate you.

Overall verdict: I feel this album is very commercial but different. It will take time for it to settle and after the film releases it should do really well. Critics will praise this and it should be praised. Comparisons will be made with Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi but that would be useless. They are both very different and both are great soundtracks. There are similarities such as both are fairly short albums and will take time for the listener to enjoy it. Guzarish, Kaise Mujhe, Bekha and Latoo Latoo will surely work for the majority of the audiences.
This is not Rahman's best music score but it is appreciative. It should do well. I do prefer Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na but that was a different film to this. I hope that the music justifies itself with the film. Lyrics by Prasoon Joshi are fairly average and could have been done better. However, give the album a few tries and the music will grow on you!
Rating: 6/10

Thanks for reading,
Rahul N. Singh

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FIRST PREVIEW! Paralysed in Evil

Hey Readers, I hope you enjoy the first preview to the next novel that I am writing. Please give me your feedback on this on the comments sections below!

Sometimes you can wonder what it is like to be normal. Being normal is said to be unique. The more unique I become, does that mean I am more normal? Or becoming more normal? The more I look into my world, the more uniqueness I see. The oneness of my world, it surely has become unique. I stand here, the rain dripping off my face, my eyes squinting to see what lies in front of me. Just as my eyes are trying hard to focus on what is in front of me, my mind is trying just as hard to cope with the pain I feel right now. This pain that leads straight to my heart, but this powerful rage engulfs my soul. This power that I have always searched for has finally been broken free, that power that was contained within me for a long, long time. How can I allow this to happen? I am going to allow this to happen, it is my life. I do what I please, as I please, whenever I please. As my mind speeds into change, I think about what I have witnessed. What am I going to do about this? This is what I cannot understand.

I am sick and tired of these two lives. Be good at home and then a monster at work. I wasn't a monster at work though, I don't think I was anyway. I didn't do anything wrong. I just gave loans out illegally! Oh wait...I lent people money and they gambled on horses. I got commission from it but that doesn't make me a bad man. I did it all for my family. My family that apparently loves me. Hmm loved me. This dark night is just what my family is going to be, what my wife is going to be. A dark past. A dark but distant memory.

This bench is soaking wet, I can feel my trousers sticking onto it, I hate it when that happens. It annoys me. It creates this anger that flows so freely in my blood now. I cannot explain yet what has caused all this. Do I even want to share it with my own self? I need to go for a walk, this bench, this wet bench, soaked with rain is irritating me. This park is so dark, full of silence. Silence is in the air, I can see a dim light. A dim light, that is what my wife is now to me. A dim light. Everything is finished. However, as everything finishes, another life is about to start. Another life is about to merge with my soul. That is what I do best. I am a criminal. I support the criminals, I give them money, I promote them, this is my job. The very job that has took me away from my family. The very job that created distances in my own mind. How did all this happen? I question this mind so much but what is the need for questions? I have to accept what is in fate for me. These trees, how calm they look, at times I wish I was like a tree. Calm, enjoying nature, watching the beauty of the sky at night. All I have has gone from my life. All of it. I feel like laughing hysterically, my mind is everywhere. I cannot concentrate on what I want to do, or what emotions to give out. The flashbacks keep playing in my mind. My world is spiralling in front of me, a beautiful sight but the outcome is not so good. The outcome is that my world becomes dark and lonely. I did so much for my family, for my wife and son. What didn't I do that was right? I can't understand what I did to get deceived like this.

Me, I am the most ruthless criminal out there and I get deceived. By my own people. My very own people deceive me. What should I do? Clap my hands in joy? Haha. How ironic is it that the very own people that you love, they hurt you so much that all the pain turns into a power that is beyond any human measurement. This power that surrounds me on this open park field. I raise my arms and feel the intoxication of this power consume me. This power that flows through the veins of my heart and silently touches my heart, it slowly...slowly...slowly takes over my heart. My eyes...they feel heavy, the energy makes me lose all control of my senses.

Silence...silence...silence...not one sound can be heard except for the breaths that I inhale and exhale. This power is flowing in each and every vein, in every vessel of my body, it has captivated my heart. As this power pumps through my body it reaches my mind. Two seconds of complete unconsciousness invades my life as the power hits my brain with great strength. As my eye lids slowly open, slightly heavy at first but they get lighter and lighter, it is a feeling of tranquility. My eyes concentration is on the tree that is directly opposite me. I take a deep breath in, it feels different, my body feels different, my vision is different. I am different. This is not me now. This is not what I usually feel, I am in complete control. As I look around now, this tree looks dark, it's different. This dark sky, is what is exactly in my mind. It is dark, my mind is full of fatalistic ideas. Ideas that can create havoc in this world. This night cannot get worse, it can only get better. This is my night, where I should rise up to my challenge. I want to be the biggest criminal but not any normal criminal. I want to do something different, I want to infiltrate information to make me achieve whatever I desire. What I desire is complete satisfaction in life and there is only one way. One way to reach this destination. One way to reach the very outcome of my aspiration to create a world of my own. A world with my rules. Every villain in this world wants world domination, I want domination in my world from now on. No more being nice to people. This time it is about my true colours, I will show them my true colour. This one colour that has lead me to become one with myself.

This oneness that has now took over me...has created one outcome and that is when two worlds come together as one. It leads to one powerful entity and that is the energy and persona of evil. I am Sameer and this is my story on how I became one with the power of evil.

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Rab Ne Bana DI Jodi Theatrical Trailer!

Hi Readers,

The theatrical trailer is up for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. All I can say it is a blockbuster in the making. Although the trailer does not show much about the story, you still cannot guess the storyline. You do see love, happiness, dance, music, smiles, comedy, pain and tears.
You know that SRK works for a company called Punjab Power, his name is Surinder Saini. Then you seen Anushka. Once you see Anushka, you hear that Suri has fallen in love with her. They go out, you see they are in the cinema. She is laughing and Suri does not find whatever is on the cinema screen to be 'funny' and looks at her surprised.
This leads to the 'Raj' get up which is obviously Suri, you can tell SRK is going to surprise from there. You see the bits of the 'Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte' song and you see Suri fighting a sumo wrestler. You can tell this is full entertainment.
Suddenly you see pain and tears and know we can only assume what it is about and we have to wait till the 12th December to see it. However, it is obvious that this film will be a complete entertainer and has what it takes to be a blockbuster. Please click the link below to watch the theatrical trailer online.

http://www.yashrajfilms.com/Movies/MovieIndividual.aspx?MovieID=8e90dfac-ef4c-4e33-ad47-8dbaf15bfcf7

Thanks and lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh

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Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi Competition

Hi Readers,
I am giving all my readers a special gift! You have the chance to win an official Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi album. All you have to do is answer this simple question.

Which Bollywood Star attended the Zee Carnival in London this year?

Post your answer as a comment below and please put your e-mail address. Or send the answer to rahulsn011@hotmail.co.uk.
Three winners will be chosen at random. The competition closes on the 30th November 2008.

Best of luck to all entries!

Rahul N. Singh

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Understanding the person you love!

Hi readers, I am going to answer some questions as a writer, as a person how do I feel towards these things. Here is an insight into the way I think about these subjects.

Why do we react in such ways that we regret later because we didn't understand our partners, our family or our friends?
Reactions are the most important actions we do. The way we react towards problems, sad moments, happy moments or any emotional moment. At times, I think about the when I have a fight or a misunderstanding with someone, I tend to ignore the person. However, my intention is not to ignore the situation but to stay away from further problems. One little wrong doing can be rather regretful for ourselves. I've always said sorry first if I am in the wrong. I think that is the best way to sort things out. It does not matter about who says sorry, the fact is apologising is a very humbling action to do. Personally, it keeps my arrogance and ego in control. As part of the understanding bit...do we understand the people we love? Do we even understand ourselves?

Why do we feel lonely despite knowing we are loved?
This question is rather interesting. Being lonely is not a good thing and there must be a lack of understanding with the love we receive. It is not that we want to feel lonely, it just happens. There are times when I feel lonely but it is a state of the mind. We bring it onto ourselves more than other people bring it onto us. Maybe you feel lonely because you feel a loved one doesn't understand you? Or that they don't tell you that they love you or your partner doesn't express their love to you or is not romantic with you. That may not even be what we should be questioning! What we should be questioning is have we understood the person that we love the most? I often think that as a writer, if my character is feeling lonely, it is because that character wants to feel lonely. You cannot feel lonely with a crowd of people, there is bound to be a person that has a similar personality. To get out of this state of being lonely, go to the person that you love and feel that you are connected, in fact become connected.

Why do we 'withdraw' from the people we love the most?
This leads from last line from the previous question. Despite feeling connected to the people we love, can we still withdraw ourselves? I think it is possible. I do it sometimes. I do not withdraw in the sense, I am away from that person. I am still with that person but I withdraw into my own mind and try to understand the person. We tend to withdraw when something does not go our way. We do this because we have to analyse the situation or the matter, or because we just want to release our anger and frustration. If a loved one wants to do something that goes against what we expect or believe, do we withdraw and think about it? Yes, I do. As a person I do it so I can understand the person and their state of mind. However, I find withdrawing from the person you love, does not really bring any positive results. It is something I need to change, so my message for myself and for you is: Don't withdraw...be open with the people you love!

Why do we stop understanding our own dreams despite having support from your partner/loved ones?
Nothing can stop you from understanding your own dreams, if it does then it is only your fault...do not try and blame others. I am lucky. I admit it. My loved ones support me in my dreams. It is so great having a best friend who wants to market your blog and is willing to spend their time and effort in doing so. It is great having your soul-mate support you and your dreams, and makes you believe that your dreams are only a second away from reality. So why should we stop understanding? We are not alone in our quests. There are always people in this world that give genuine, unconditional support. Use them as you would use yourself. Do not mistreat anybody (friend or foe) as this obstructs your dreams. Your dreams are always to do something good for yourself and for the people you love. That is what personally keeps me going. I know my loved ones love seeing me write, reading what I write and giving me feedback. This gives me strength to carry on. Trust me, everyone is loved. If not, then come to me and I will love you and restore faith and understanding in your dreams

Why don't we understand the person we love?
This is one question which kind of concludes all the questions. They all stem from this one question. I have to say this; if you don't understand the person you love, then you do not understand love. Sometimes, yes the person we love asks or says something we dislike. Yet, do we need to react so rudely at times? No we don't, think before you say anything or react to anything and try to understand that person. Ask questions, that is what we are scared of today...asking questions. The more we ask, the more we learn and understand. Also, sometimes we don't get what we want because our loved one doesn't understand why we need or want to do it. Don't misunderstand their intentions. They always think best for you but always make yourself clear. Sometimes, it is hard for them to adapt and change, but then do we adapt and change for them? If we don't then how can we expect them to change and adapt for us. It comes down to understanding in any relationship, it is always two-way feeling. The more two-way it is, the more understanding there is. Be open, tell the people you love that you love them. Life can bring so many happy moments but it is you that needs to bring it! So go on and understand the person you love. If you have understood them...then simply say 'I love you' all the time!

Please give me your feedback on this and how you feel that you can adapt it in your life. Thanks for reading.

Lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh


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New pictures, movie stills and story for Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi!

Hey readers, Here is more information for you all and new pics. Please check them out!

http://www.yashrajfilms.com/microsites/rnbdjmicro/fullpage.html




















Synopsis
Have you ever stopped to think if the most ordinary, uninteresting, unobtrusive man you might see on the road or around you might have a love story to tell?
Maybe not! How can an ordinary man have a breathtaking, goose flesh igniting, awe inspiring love story of all things to tell? But guess what - love does not differentiate between the ordinary and exceptional, the uninteresting and interesting, the unattractive and attractive. Because love knows no distinction. It can happen to anyone and once it does it engulfs us into it completely and gives us those miraculous experiences that only love can yield.
This is what happened to Surinder Sahni (Shahrukh Khan) - a simple, clean hearted, honest man working for Punjab Power, leading a humdrum life, when he meets his total opposite and finds love in the flamboyant, fun-loving, vivacious - Taani (Anushka Sharma) for whom the whole world is her canvas and she paints her own life with the colours of rainbow all until unforeseen circumstances changes it all and brings them together.
What follows is a journey filled with laughter, tears, joy, pain, music, dance and a lot of love. A journey that makes us believe that there is an extraordinary love story in every ordinary jodi.

All pictures and synopsis is available on: www.yashrajfilms.com

Thanks and lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh

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Lyrics and english translation of songs from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi

Hey Everyone, Here are the exclusive lyrics and english translation to the songs of Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi! Enjoy these simple but amazing words!

TUJH MEIN RAB DIKHTA HAI - ROOPKUMAR RATHOD

Tu hi toh jannat meri
You are my paradise
Tu hi mera junoon
You’re my obsession
Tu hi toh mannat meri
You’re all my wishes put together
Tu hi rooh ka sukoon
You ease my spirit
Tu hi akhiyon ki thandak
You’re the shade for my eyes
Tu hi dil ki hai dastak
You knocked on the door of my heart
Aur kuch na janoon main, bas itna hi janoon
I may not know much but this I do know
(Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon) – 2
My love, what am I to do?
Sajde sar jhukta hai
I bow my head before you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?
Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?

Kaisi hai yeh doori
Oh how much is this distance!
Kaisi majboori
It’s so frustrating!
Maine nazron se tujhe chhu liya
I touched you with my gaze
Kabhi teri khushboo
Sometimes it’s your fragrance
Kabhi teri baatein
Sometimes it’s your words
Bin maange yeh jahaan paa liya
Without asking, this world became mine
Tu hi dil ki hai raunak
You light up my heart
Tu hi janmon ki daulat
You’re a lifetime of treasures
Aur kuch na janoon main, bas itna hi janoon
I may not know much but this I do know
(Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you Yaara main kya karoon) – 2
My love, what am I to do?
Sajde sar jhukta hai
I bow my head before you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?
Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?

(vasdi vasdi vasdi dilte dil vich basdi
you deeply reside in my heart
hasdi hasdi hasdi dil rove te hasdi)
my weeping heart smiled

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi haaye…
God has joined this couple together

Cham cham aaye
You came softly
Mujhe tarsaaye
And tormented me
Tera saaya chhed ke choomta
Your shadow teased and kissed me
Tu jo muskaaye
When you smile
Tu jo sharmaaye
When you get shy
Jaise mera hai Khuda jhoomta
It’s like the spirit inside me dances
Tu hi meri hai barkat
You’re my good fortune (my luck)
Tu hi meri ibaadat
You’re my prayers, my devotion
Aur kuch na janoon main, bas itna hi janoon
I may not know much but this I do know
(Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon) – 2
My love, what am I to do?
Sajde sar jhukta hai
I bow my head before you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?
Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?

(vasdi vasdi vasdi Dilte dil vich basdi
you deeply reside in my heart
hasdi hasdi hasdi dil rove te hasdi)
my weeping heart smiled
Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi haaye…
God has joined this couple together

HAULE HAULE - SUKHWINDER SINGH

Haule Haule Se Hawa Lagti Hai
Slowly Slowly (just as) a breeze drifts
Haule Haule Se Dava Lagti Hai
Slowly Slowly (just as) medicines work slowly
Haule Haule Se Dua Lagti Hai
Slowly Slowly (just as) prayers are answered slowly
Haule Haule Chanda Badhta Hai
Slowly Slowly (just as) the moon rises slowly
Haule Haule Ghoonghat Uthata Hai
Slowly slowly (just as) A veil lifts slowly
Haule Haule Se Nasha Chadhta Hai
Slowly Slowly (just as) intoxication hits you slowly

Tu Sabar To Kar Mere Yaar
have a little patience, my love
Zara Saans To Le Dildaar
take a deep breath my dear
Chal Fikr Nu Goli Maar Yaar
Go shoot all the fears away, my love
Hain Din Jindri De Chaar
life is too short for that
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyar Chaliya
slowly slowly you will fall in love my dear
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyar
slowly slowly you will fall in love

Ishkedi Galiyan Tang Hain
the path of love is difficult
Sharm O Sharmee Mein Band Hai
It's bound by shyness
Khud Se Khud Ki Kaisi Yeh Jung Hai
its a strange war with myself
Pal Pal Yeh Dil Ghabraye
this heart worries all the time
Pal Pal Yeh Dil Sharmaye
it feels shy all the time
Kuchh Kehta Hai Aur Kuch Kar Jaaye
it says something and does something else
Kaisi Yeh Paheli, Mua Dil Marjana
its a difficult puzzle, but this silly heart
Ishq mein Jaldi, Bada Jurmana
(does not understand) being haste in love is a big crime

Tu Sabar To Kar Mere Yaar
have a little patience my love
Zara Saans To Le Dildaar
take a deep breath my dear
Chal Fikr Nu Goli Maar Yaar
Go shoot all the fears away, my love
Hain Din Jindri De Chaar
life is too short for that
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyar Chaliya
slowly slowly you will fall in love my dear
Haule Haule Ho Jayega Pyar
slowly slowly you will fall in love

Rabdaavi sab koi hona
Everything happens by God’s grace
Kare koi yun jaadu-tona
So I hope He casts a spell
Man chaahe maan jaaye haaye mera sona
So that my sweetheart accepts me

Rab de sahare chalde
God will guide your steps
Na hain kinare chalde
So what if you don’t see the shore, keep on going
Doli hai na kahare chalde
So what if there’s no palanquin, keep on going
Kya kehke gaya tha shayar woh sayana
Look at what the poet once came and said
Aag ka dariya doob ke jaana
It's an ocean of fire, you have to drown to swim across

Tu sabar toh kar mere yaar
Have a little patience my love
Zara saans toh le dildaar
Take a deep breath my dear
Chal fikr nu goli maar yaar
Go shoot all the fears away, my love
hain din jindri de chaar
Life is too short for that

Haule Haule ho jaye ga pyar chaleya
Slowly Slowly you’ll fall in love
Haule Haule ho jaye ga pyar
Slowly Slowly you’ll fall in love

DANCE PE CHANCE - SUNIDHI CHAUHAN, LABH JANJUA

Left leg aage aage
Left leg in front
Right leg peeche peeche
Right leg behind
Aaja yaara let’s start ve
C’mon let’s start now
Sar ko ghumale round
Turn your head round
Pehr zara up-down
Leg up and down
Itni si yeh baat ve
That’s all you have to do
Woh banda hi kya hai jo naache na gaaye
What sort of person doesn’t dance or sing?
Aa hath mein tu hath thaam le
C’mon hold hands with me
Oye dance pe chance maar le
Take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
Sweetie, take a chance on dance
Oh baliye dance pe chance maar le
C’mon lover, take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
C’mon sweetie take a chance on dance

(Peeche Peeche Aaye Teri Chalvendai Aaya – (2)
I came tracking your route,
Saanu Laakhon Saahe Lashkare Ni Saanu Tera Laung Lapeya
Dil De Ke Tu Laija Mutiyaar Ni Saanu Tera Laung Lapeya)
I caught a glare and found your laung (nosepin)

Oh chal haath ghumaale yaara
C’mon move your arm now
Oh jaise suiyaan saath se baara
Like the clock hands move from 7 to 12
Le ban gaya step soneya
See now that becomes a step
Tu ban gaya hep soneya
And you look so hep(hip/cool), sweetie
Oh zara kamar ko aise ghumaana
Now shake your hip a bit
Oh jaise hawa mein aath banana
Like you’re forming an 8 in the breeze
Le ban gaya step soneya
See now that becomes a step
Tu ban gaya hep soneya
And you look so hep(hip/cool), sweetie

Woh banda hi kya hai jo naache na gaaye
What sort of person doesn’t dance or sing?
Aa hath mein tu hath thaam le
C’mon hold hands with me
Oye dance pe chance maar le
Take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
Sweetie, take a chance on dance
Oh baliye dance pe chance maar le
C’mon lover, take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
C’mon sweetie take a chance on dance

(Kaali Teri Guth Te Paranda Tera Laal Ni – (2)
Roop Di O Raniye Parandenu Sambhaal Ni
Kaali Teri...Kaali Teri)

Oh ek haath ko ooncha uthale
Now raise one hand all the way up
Oh mandir ki ghanti bajale
Like you’re ringing the temple bell
Le ban gaya step soneya
See now that becomes a step
Tu ban gaya hep soneya…hey
And you look so hep(hip/cool), sweetie
Oh dooja haath hile zara neeche
Now bring the other hand down
Oh jaise udti patang koi kheenche
Like you’re reeling in a flying kite
Le ban gaya step soneya
See now that becomes a step
Tu ban gaya hep soneya
And you look so hep(hip/cool), sweetie

Woh banda hi kya hai jo naache na gaaye
What sort of person doesn’t dance or sing?
Aa hath mein tu hath thaam le
C’mon hold hands with me
Oye dance pe…dance pe…d-d-d-dance pe chance maar le
Take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
Sweetie, take a chance on dance
Oh baliye dance pe chance maar le
C’mon lover, take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
C’mon sweetie take a chance on dance
Oh dance pe…..dance pe….
Take a chance on dance
Oh soneya dance pe chance maar le
Sweetie, take a chance on dance

PHIR MILENGE CHALTE CHALTE - SONU NIGAM

RAJ KAPOOR:

Pyar hua, iqraar hua
Love was given and accepted
Jeena yahan, marna yahan
This is the place to live and die
In bahon ko, in raahon ko
In these arms, in these paths…
Chhod yeh chhaliya jaayega kahan
Where would this trickster go leaving them behind?
Maana dil toh hai anari
My heart may be innocent
Yeh awaara hi sahi
May even be a rebel
Are bol radha bol sangam hoga ke nahin
But tell me Radha, will we be together or not?

Har janam mein rang badalke
Changing colors in every lifetime
Khwabon ke pardon pe hum khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreams/thoughts
(Hum hain raahi pyar ke
We are travellers on the path of love
Phir milenge chalte chalte) – 2
We’ll meet again as time goes by

DEV ANAND:
Dil ka bhanwar kare, kare pukar
The heart calls out
Jab pyar kisise hota hai
When someone falls in love
Jiya oh jiya kuch bol do
Say something my darling
Ab dard sa dil mein hota hai
Now there's a pain in my heart
Ho tere ghar ke saamne ghar banaoonga
I’ll build a house in front of yours
Toota hi sahi
Even if its a broken-down one
Pal bhar ke liye koi pyar kar le
I wish someone would love me
Jhootha hi sahi
Even if it’s a lie
Jhootha hi sahi
Even if it's a lie
Haaye jhootha hi sahi
Oh..even if it's a lie

Har janam mein rang badalke
Changing colors in every lifetime
Khwabon ke pardon pe hum khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreams/thoughts
(Hum hain raahi pyar ke
We are travellers on the path of love
Phir milenge chalte chalte) – 2
We’ll meet again as time goes by

SHAMMI KAPOOR:

Yahooooo!!!!!!!!!

Oh haseena zulfonwaali jaane jahan
Oh my beauty with the gorgeous tresses
Chaahe mujhko Junglee kehde saara jahan
So what if the world calls me a barbarian
(Oh mehfil mehfil tu phire
you skip from place to place
Yahoo yahoo dil kare) – 2
And my heart cries out yahoooo!
Badan pe sitaaren lapete hue
Your beautiful body draped in stars

Har janam mein rang badalke
Changing colors in every lifetime
Khwabon ke pardon pe hum khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreams/thoughts
(Hum hain raahi pyar ke
We are travellers on the path of love
Phir milenge chalte chalte) – 2
We’ll meet again as time goes by

RAJESH KHANNA:

Hey jai jai Shiv Shankar
Hail Lord Shiv Shankar
Kaanta lage na kankar
Neither thorns nor stones can hurt us
Chaahe kuch kar le zamaana
No matter what the world does
Mere jeevan saathi, mere sapnon ki rani
My partner in life, queen of my dreams
Zindagi safar hai suhana
This journey is a beautiful one
Kuch toh log kahenge
People will always comment
Na suna kijiye
Don’t listen to them
Hey chain aaye mere dil ko
All I want is peace in my heart
Dua kijiye
Pray that I get it

Har janam mein rang badalke
Changing colors in every lifetime
Khwabon ke pardon pe hum khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreams/thoughts
(Hum hain raahi pyar ke
We are travellers on the path of love
Phir milenge chalte chalte) – 2
We’ll meet again as time goes by

RISHI KAPOOR:

(Dard-e-dil, dard-e-jigar
The pain of the heart and agonies of the heart
Zamaane ko dikhana hai) – 2
I want to show the world
Hum kisise kam nahin hain
I’m no less than anyone
Tujhko yeh bataana hai
I have to show you this
Yeh vaada raha
That’s my promise
Oh meri Chandni
To you, my Chandni

Har janam mein rang badalke
Changing colors in every lifetime
Khwabon ke pardon pe hum khilte
We blossom behind the curtains of dreams/thoughts
(Hum hain raahi pyar ke
We are travellers on the path of love
Phir milenge chalte chalte) – 2
We’ll meet again as time goes by

TUJH MEIN RAB DIKHTA HAI (SLOW) - SHREYA GHOSHAL

Na kuch poocha
You didn’t ask anything
Na kuch maanga
You didn’t demand for anything
Tune dil se diya jo diya
Whatever you gave, you gave from your heart
Na kuch bola
You didn’t say anything
Na kuch tola
You didn’t weigh the pros and cons
Muskuraake diya jo diya
Whatever you gave, you gave with a smile
Tu hi dhoop tu hi chaaon
You’re the warmth, you’re the shade
Tu hi apna paraya
You are my own yet a stranger
Aur kuch na janoon main, bas itna hi janoon
I may not know much but this I do know
(Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon) – 2
My love, what am I to do?
Sajde sar jhukta hai
I bow my head before you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?
Tujh mein Rab dikhta hai
I see God in you
Yaara main kya karoon
My love, what am I to do?

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi haaye…
God has joined this couple together

Lots of love,
Rahul N. Singh

Original lyrics and translation from www.shahrukhkhan.org. Edited by Rahul N. Singh
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