Filed under: Reviews | Tags: answers, harry potter, harry potter quiz, quiz
Answers to the Harry Potter Quiz (follow the link for the questions)
1. Lightening Bolt
2. Yes he is, for those of you wondering what an animagus is, it is a wizard who can transform himself into an animal.
3. Lily and James Potter.
4. Green
5. Ron Weasely and Hermione Granger
6. Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
7. Lord Voldemort
8. Muggles
9. Giant
10. Quidditch
Filed under: Reviews | Tags: Ajay Devgan, Asin, hindi movie, london dreams, Movie Review, Om Puri, Salman Khan
With influences of Rock On and Namaste London, there are bound to be comparisons. However the story line strives to be different from both the previous hits which seem to have inspired it.
Ajay Devgan plays this music obsessed soul called Arjun, who must succeed as a rock star. Hailing from Bhatinda and ending up in London after a series of events, he is focused on his goal. The Character is as dark and broody as the usual image of the actor and he does a good job. The whipping scenes were a bit too much though!
Salman Khan is his childhood pal from Bhatinda called Manu, who is focused on nothing beyond the lay for the day. Comic turns in his red band masters suit are just in line with his fun loving image. Personally I feel Salman should stick with action and comedy, getting serious is just not for him. And of course he needs to get a hair cut, those long tresses are not attractive in the least.
Rannvijay Singh of “Roadies” fame makes his big screen debut after hosting season after season of TV serials. BTW did you know he was a fauji baccha as well? While I liked his style he had precious little to do in the movie. The two main stars took up all the attention and any left over spot was handed over to Asin Thottumkal. Bet you did not know her fullname, its a real tongue twister. Anyway, all in all the movie brings in all the dostana and dosti emotions. I guess it will do well with the masses, personally one viewing was enough.
1. What is the shape of the scar on Harry’s forehead?
2. Is Sirius Black an Animagus?
3. What were the names of Harry’s parents?
4. What color are Harry’s eyes?
5. Name Harry’s best friends?
6. The full name of Harry’s special school?
7. Harry’s arch enemy is called?
8. What are non magic people called by the magical community?
9. Rubeus Hagrid is half human and half…?
10. Harry is the “seeker” in which sports team?
Filed under: Reviews | Tags: aladin, hindi movie, Jacqueline Fernandez, Ratna Pathak Shah, Ritesh Deshmukh, Saahil Khan, Sanjay Dutt
From the director of Jhankaar Beats comes a new offering which was four years in the making : Aladin
Ritesh Deshmukh is Aladin Chaterjee, burdened by his name and orphaned young. Amitabh Bachchan is Genius the Genie, and he plays one with his usual charismatic style. Sanjay Dutt is the Ring Master of a circus of baddies, half of which seem inspired from the Batman movies. Ratna Pathak Shah is the lovely and temperamental Marjina, who chucks eggs at people who come to her cafe and say she’s a bad chef. Saahil Khan plays Kasim, Aladin’s main rival in the human world for the affections of his girl. And the lovely Jacqueline Fernandez is Jasmine, the love of his life whom he gets tongue tied before.
We all know the story, and the town of Khawaish is akin to Agraba. The graphics are not too great, and seems as if the producer got a cheap deal with some one and it quite a bit shoddy. However despite the tired story line the fantastic actors in the line up give entertaining performances. Yes you get reminded of Khalnayak in the Ring Master. True the Genius seems a bit out of Jhoom barabar jhoom, and some slapstick attempted by the actors make you wonder what more Chinese torture is in store. All the same if you have kids they will love it. I know mine did.
Filed under: Reviews | Tags: book review, chetan bhagat, five point someone, one night at a call center, three mistakes of my life, Two states
I had enjoyed Chetan Bhagat’s “Five Point Someone”, “One Night at a Call Center” and “The Three Mistakes of My Life” immensely. So I had great expectations from his fourth and latest novel, “Two States.” The fact that it was based on a mixed community marriage was also a draw to a person who is a product of a mixed marriage herself. Not to mention that she is married to a product of an other mixed marriage.
The main character couple is endearing and real. The numerous relatives of the North Indian Punjabi side are as hilarious as the South Indian Tamil Brahmin side. Put a Tam Bam and a Panju together and there are bound to be fireworks. The disastrous first meeting of the Boy’s mother with the Girl’s family at their convocation was so funny. I was actually picturing the two groups at their antagonistic best.
I loved the way the Boy worked his charm on each family member of the Girl’s immediate family. The early morning IIT tuition for the brother in law to be, the power point presentation for the father in law to be, the singing gig for prospective mom in law, it was all knit together so well. Really loved the way he proposed to the whole family instead of just the Girl.
Naturally the antics of the large extended Punjabi family at a wedding were funny, at the same time they were heart rendering sweet. The drunk Uncle who thought every function was a competition between the families. The Aunt who thought they were fools to refuse the “wedding gift” from the Girl’s family. The cousins who were sneaking vodka under the noses of the elders, its all so life like and real.
I felt it was rather like a good Bollywood blockbuster movie. All of us know the storyline and we still go and see the movie. That is in fact what happened with this book as well. Highly recommended if you are looking for a light read.
