Human Chain

Chennai witnessed worst ever traffic jam on Oct 24, 2008 - Thanks to rain, human chain organised in support of srilankan tamils etc...

Entire police force was keen to protect politicians - result public stranded on the streets for hours and decided to walk !!!

Actually, the traffic jam chain was far bigger than human chain. Long live the attitude to hold the city to ransom at every given opportunity by politicians.

Gautham vasudeva menon - bad planner

He is a well known director. Man behind Minnale, vettayadu vilayadu, kakka kakka etc...

But he is certified Bad and screwed up planner. He created so much of hype Vaaranam Aayiram and could not release it for Diwali.

His multi tasking skills so far resulted in abysmal mishaps so far... He made Pachaikili Muthucharam in between vettayadu vilayadu and the film flopped badly. Worse, it was a dvd rip off...

He announced Chennayil Oru Mazhai kaalam as a Quickie (under production for the past 9 months) when he was making Vaaranam Aayiram.... No idea where the movie stands now... And, he is rumoured to have made up his mind for another two movies !!!

Jack of all traders... But...

Note: The above post was published on 25th Oct 08. Update on Nov 11, 08 - Sivaji productions sacked Gautham from the forthcoming movie of Gautham with Ajit !
Update on Nov 13,08 - Harris Jayaraj parts way with Gautham in a double blow.

VAIKO's arrest

VAIKO arrested again !!!!

Funny, if he is guilty, what about the 100s who spoke similar tone in Rameswaram from film fraternity?

If congress is pleased with this arrest, sad on them. If DMK thinks they can split the AIADMK Alliance through this move, best of luck.

For normal public, forget this nonsense, and enjoy your Diwali preparations

Chandrayaan

I have two views on this successful launch !

I feel proud definitely for our science community. They have done a good job.

At the same time, i am unhappy with government for not creating good infrastructure. I have to travel 3kms by spending 45m in water logged road. What is proud for this government to feel... i cant make out !

Veteran movie director Sridhar passes away

I pay my tributes the finest director, writer of yester years.... The Great Sridhar...

The man behind.... screen play of Uthamaputhiran, introduction of J Jayalalitha into movies, director of blockbusters like kadhalikka neramillai, Ooty varai uravu, Kalyana parisu, sivantha mann etc...

His story telling is highly simplified, screen play evenly divided into comedy, emotion, songs etc.

Directors like K Bhagyaraj, P Vasu never hidden their affinity to Sridhar. May his soul rest in peace.

Yuvvraaj - Music Review

Album - Yuvvraaj
Music By - A R Rahman
Overall Rating - Must Listen for traditional music lovers

1. Shano ( Remix ) - 4.5/5 - Peppy western remix, instantly catchy
2. Manmohini Morey By Shreya Ghosal, Vijay Prakash - 5/5 - you will love this hindustani song without tabla's sound !!!
3. Mastam Mastam By Sonu Nigam, Alka Yagnik, Naresh, Benny - 3/5 - Catchy ballad
4. Zindagi By Srinivas - 3/5 - Soft melody - Luka chuppi hangover, not catchy
5. Shano Shano By Sonu Nigam, Srinivas, Kartik, Timmy, Sunaina, Vivienne Pocha, Tina - 3.5/5 - Peppy tune with good tempo, some funny vocals in between;
6. Tu Muskura By Alka Yagnik, Javed Ali - 3.5/5 - 80s feel, good singing but not catchy, end alaap is damn good
7. Dil Ka Rishta By AR Rahman, Roop Kumar Rathod, Sonu Nigam - 3.5/5 - western classical arrangement, excellent tempo maintained throughout the song with lot of humming, alaap as fusion
8. Tu Meri Dost Hain By Benny Dayal, AR Rahman, Shreya Ghosal - 5/5 - Excellent melody, grand music arrangement, good singing

What I liked:

1. Rahman's orchestration turned out to be outstanding and hit a new high of his career example tu meri dost hain song or dil ka rishta song or zindagi song
2. Rahman's interpretation of hindustani sound in Manmohini song - truly exceptional and demonstrates his control over music as composer
3. Shano - Listen to Normal tune and remix tune - Rahman has once again exposed varying tempo remixes of mindless composers

What I didnt Like

1. I like 80s music, but somehow Rahman's 80s interpretation or feel is not instantly catchy or appealing

Jet...Set...Go..Comeback...

The entire Jet sacking of its employees exposes the following:

1. Lack of transparency in the way company operates, predicts its business
2. Weak or Non Existent Labor Policy / Exit Policy in India
3. Political overtones on a company's function
4. Where will the sacked employees for grievance?
5. Non Existing bail out package from government in weak economic scenario when compared to developed countries to companies
6. Warning signal for IT companies - how to handle the crisis when their turn comes !