Watch Free Movie - Slumdog Millionaire, Mumbai's man story
Free screening of Slumdog Millionaire at select theaters in US. Select this link to RSVP.
For those of you who don't know about Movie - "Slumdog Millionaire" is the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who became millionaire. It debuted in 10 theaters as limited release on 12 November 2008, grossing $350,434 which was impressive numbers for that number of screens. May be movie will get more attention now since the "hero" of the movie is from "Mumbai" which the city was in news recently with gunmen attacking and claiming 175 plus innocent lives.
Here is the youtube trailer of Slumdog Millionaire :
For those of you who don't know about Movie - "Slumdog Millionaire" is the story of Jamal Malik, an 18 year-old orphan from the slums of Mumbai, who became millionaire. It debuted in 10 theaters as limited release on 12 November 2008, grossing $350,434 which was impressive numbers for that number of screens. May be movie will get more attention now since the "hero" of the movie is from "Mumbai" which the city was in news recently with gunmen attacking and claiming 175 plus innocent lives.
Here is the youtube trailer of Slumdog Millionaire :
Labels: Deals, free, India, Movies, Mumbai, videos
written by Kalyan @ 7:31 PM,
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Free six months Blockbuster subscription expires December 31 2008
Here is the deal - Windows Vista and Blockbuster Offer - If you bought a laptop between July 15 and December 31, 2008 then you can get six months of Blockbuster subscription free i.e. worth , 6 X 11.99 $ = 71.94 plus two movies from Blockbuster physical store , 6 X 10$ = 60$. This is savings of $130 plus dollars. There is no coupon code required.
Note : Deal seems working even if you didn't buy a laptop so no harm trying few clicks to get these savings. If you already have Blockbuster subscription then you may not be eligible for this deal (I hope some one finds a workaround for current subscribers )
Here is slickdeals thread on free blockbuster subscription with all experiences if you want to deep dive into this deal.
It's winter time, eNjoy the free movies for six lazy months.
Note : Deal seems working even if you didn't buy a laptop so no harm trying few clicks to get these savings. If you already have Blockbuster subscription then you may not be eligible for this deal (I hope some one finds a workaround for current subscribers )
Here is slickdeals thread on free blockbuster subscription with all experiences if you want to deep dive into this deal.
It's winter time, eNjoy the free movies for six lazy months.
Labels: Blockbuster, Deals, free, Movies, subscription
written by Kalyan @ 12:33 PM,
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IMDB Streaming Free Movies, TV Shows - full length
IMDb - the popular movie database has finally launched full-length movies and and a great selection of full-length TV episodes directly on their site for free. The free streaming content available on IMDb is coming from Hulu, CBS, Sony, and independent filmmakers.
Being popular with movie ratings the streaming of free movies will be a instant hit. The updates/additions to the free database is what to be seen from IMDb in coming days.
Here is the free videos link
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Being popular with movie ratings the streaming of free movies will be a instant hit. The updates/additions to the free database is what to be seen from IMDb in coming days.
Here is the free videos link
Labels: CBS, free, Hulu, Independent film, Internet Movie Database, Movies, Sony, streaming, Television movie, Television program
written by Kalyan @ 1:24 AM,
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Chicago 2008 Unforgettable concert videos -- Amitabh, Abhishek & Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Image via WikipediaThe Big B -- Amitabh Bachchan as promised gave "unforgettable" show at sears arena stage on August 10 in Chicago to screams from a crowd of probably 9,000 plus fans with his actor troupe -- son Abishek, daughter-in-law Aishwarya Rai, Preity Zinta and Riteish Deshmukh. Big B with his typical dance steps made the crowd stand on their feet. He sung and delivered the dialogs from his famous numbers from the 70s and 80s. Deewar's temple scene acting was the HIGHLIGHT of the whole show that just reproved himself as the living legend of Indian film industry. Crowd is all of a sudden made to cry with this amazing on stage show put by Big B. Agneepath was another notable one with his god gifted voice announced "yeh dekh aaj raat saath baje aapunka maut ke saath Appointment hai Appointmen".Amitabh Bachchan Chicago concert Video :
Abhishek is equally liked by the crowd with his surprise emerging from the crowd and going into the crowd on a pulley driven carriage. Abhishek engaged the crowd than any other performers tonight -- with his "Aunty" and Sparkling "girl" comments. He went off the stage and shook hands with probably the first row $1000 ticket buyers. He is energetic and made crowd dance with him. He appeared many times when Aish was performing. Both on-stage looked like a perfect made for each other couple whose chemistry just baffled the 9K plus crowd.
The dimple pretty Priety looked tired and performed fewer songs compared to Aish. Aish was quick with her costume changes and lightened the stage with her "Chamkii" dresses and bare foot dances. Riteish Deshmukh did a good "Maharashtra" number and seemed tired probably of their tiring Atlantic city concert the day before. Vishal and Shekhar danced in their own world all over the stage entertaining the crowd.
Labels: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Amitabh Bachchan, Arts and Entertainment, bollywood, Cinema of India, live concert, Movies, Preity Zinta, Riteish Deshmukh
written by Kalyan @ 3:18 AM,
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Disney enhances theme park rides with 3-D technology for video gamers
Image via WikipediaStory Link : Disney's new attraction aims to lure video gamersThis virtual exciting medium in my opinion is the next generation interactive entertainment that most changes the way theme park visitors uses rides at the park. With the advent of 3D game plays, there been such a paradigm shift in the way now video games are played. It is an interesting and immersing experience that I believe will attract new visitors to the park and keep the returning visitors occupied with new adventures.
Disney is taking the online gaming experience to the next level with this investment in technology. Disney Interactive Media Group (Disney Interactive Studios and the company's Internet Group will merge into one unit as per company reports in future) is popular with video gamers. Disney Interactive Studios has published games like Hannah Montana, High School Musical and Turok; meanwhile, the internet division was responsible for hundreds of online casual games and Pirates of the Caribbean Online.
From Disney's brand and business perspective it’s always more effective to promote discovery and interaction rather than pushing a one-dimensional, one-way message with its rides and from online games
The consumer base for video games is expanding, in part due to the efforts of companies like Nintendo with its next generation interactive gaming consoles like Wii. Toy Story Midway Mania is a unique product to market for Disney because it involves the emotional connection requirements of filmed entertainment, the play patterns of toys, plus the technical challenges of software.
The only question that needs probing is if it is built ahead of time when gaming market is just getting used to interactive customer base.
Labels: Arts, Disney Interactive Studios, Hannah Montana, Movies, Studios, The Walt Disney Company, Video game, Walt Disney Pictures
written by Kalyan @ 3:34 PM,
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Netflix DVDs arrivals may be delayed
Netflix site is temporarily unavailable on Monday - March'24 and this may lead to some delay for those customers who are waiting for DVDs on Tuesday - March'25.
written by Kalyan @ 7:20 PM,
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Hari Kondabolu - A different Indian American stand up comedian on immigrants issues
Hari Kondabolu - "I'm not a Republican, but I was one, once — when I was 7 years old. Not my fault. The symbol of the Republican Party is an elephant, I'm a Hindu, I was confused."
Raised in Queens, New York by Indian immigrant parents made his name and became famous as he interned with Sen. Hillary Clinton. This internship program is one of the most prestigious, effective and competitive leadership programs in the nation’s capital. Over 120 Indian-American college students from across the United States applies to these programs.
Kondabolu earlier interned in the office of the Queens District Attorney, where he worked in the Hate Crimes/Anti-Bias/Youth Gangs Bureau. This provided him with a first-hand view of how the criminal justice system works. The experience motivated him to seek a career path that will enable him to work to improve the lives of minorities.
Hari Kondabolu an outstanding student and leader in his university and community was able to get this prestegious internship opportunity. News is here
He moved to Seattle from New York and made name as a stand up comedian and working at Hate Free Zone, an organization founded after September 11 to help immigrant communities. He moved to London and waiting to perform his queen jokes ( Diamonds of India with queen satires) and have to see how popular he will become in stand-up comedian in London besides his continuing education in London School Of Economics.
Here are the two Youtube videos :
| Hari Kondabolu in Jimmy Kimmel Live | Hari Kondabolu telugu satires |
Labels: Immigration, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 11:36 PM,
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HD-DVD format is dead so what's next ?
The day Toshiba announced that they are pulling the plug on their HD-DVD players, I was sad that I bought a desktop media computer with HD-DVD drive. After a day or two many of Toshiba's players are marketed as upconverting DVD players rather than HD-DVD. This is one use where I can use standard DVDs and with upconverting quality I can see near-HD experience of all my already existing DVD collection.
Is it right time to invest on Blu-Ray player now ? The following article is worth reading of how the TV is under going a change from static cable/satellite transmissions to Internet streamed entertainment pushed and watched from TV these days.
Is it right time to invest on Blu-Ray player now ? The following article is worth reading of how the TV is under going a change from static cable/satellite transmissions to Internet streamed entertainment pushed and watched from TV these days.
Labels: blu-ray, HD-DVD, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 12:21 AM,
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Chiranjeevi Rajasekhar controversy video and news
Who is right ? I have no opinion of who is right but I feel what slipped from Rajasekhar's loose talk is responsible for this unnecessary drama. Firstly, the media is the one who threw the stone in the mud by asking and forcing Rajasekhar of his opinion. Secondly, Rajasekhar who was not at all conversant with telugu language should have avoided the question altogether. The answer he gave is just NOT politically correct "Chiranjeevi Party ki Raanu ..ayanaki emi experience undhi ? Nenu raanu " with gestures.
Rajasekhar should have just thought about consequences before making such statements. Also its high time for Chiru to train his fans to be more political friendly and not spoil his reputation with such nasty incidents. May be this is all again a political drama to keep Chiru in the news by some background political elements.
To sum up, this is unnecessary drama to bring Chiru into political limelight.
Video :
1) Rajasekhar and Jeevitha speaks to TV9 :
Rajasekhar should have just thought about consequences before making such statements. Also its high time for Chiru to train his fans to be more political friendly and not spoil his reputation with such nasty incidents. May be this is all again a political drama to keep Chiru in the news by some background political elements.
To sum up, this is unnecessary drama to bring Chiru into political limelight.
Video :
1) Rajasekhar and Jeevitha speaks to TV9 :
Labels: chiranjeevi, Controversy, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 12:04 AM,
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'Walter "Buck" Swords' left Waitress 'Melina Salazar' $50,000 and a 2000 Buick" -- Do films have any positive influence in real life?
After reading this news - "A foul mouthed customer 'Walter "Buck" Swords' left Waitress 'Melina Salazar' $50,000 and a 2000 Buick" , I felt probably this cranky Texan must have watched the movie "Waitress" released this year where the lead actress in the movie Jenna at the end opens up her card from Old Joe, and finds 1) Drawing of her 2) Note 'look for a fresh start' and 3) a check for a large sum of money. In the movie we finally realize that Old Joe has gone into a coma and has left the Diner to Jenna.
The real life story follows that 89-year-old Walter "Buck" Swords obviously appreciated it,leaving the waitress $50,000 and a 2000 Buick when he died.
Probably Walter got inspired by Waitress movie - who knows ? But We talk all the time how movies have bad influence either stars smoking style is imitated by teens or the horrific killings we hear on regular basis in media is some how linked to movies.
Here is the 10 plus actual real life incidents that took place because of BAD movie influence.
Also I feel it depends on the context like when you watch a romantic movie it may influence ones own romanticism. Similarly when you watch a suspense, thriller or horror movie the movie may influence a level of paranoia ,ones ability to sleep in the night? OR Dreams? OR Nightmares?
The key takeaway I believe from movies or shows or such news is character traits – such as courage, loyalty, justice, respect, hope, honesty and love – is character-based self improvisation. The heart of character-based improv techniques will guide us towards TV shows, movies, and books that reflect positive values.
The real life story follows that 89-year-old Walter "Buck" Swords obviously appreciated it,leaving the waitress $50,000 and a 2000 Buick when he died.
Probably Walter got inspired by Waitress movie - who knows ? But We talk all the time how movies have bad influence either stars smoking style is imitated by teens or the horrific killings we hear on regular basis in media is some how linked to movies.
Here is the 10 plus actual real life incidents that took place because of BAD movie influence.
Also I feel it depends on the context like when you watch a romantic movie it may influence ones own romanticism. Similarly when you watch a suspense, thriller or horror movie the movie may influence a level of paranoia ,ones ability to sleep in the night? OR Dreams? OR Nightmares?
The key takeaway I believe from movies or shows or such news is character traits – such as courage, loyalty, justice, respect, hope, honesty and love – is character-based self improvisation. The heart of character-based improv techniques will guide us towards TV shows, movies, and books that reflect positive values.
Labels: Movies
written by Kalyan @ 1:55 AM,
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Kamal Hassan in Puspak's kidnapper box disposing scene
Pushpak , no dialogs movie is one of my all time best movie. This scene is one which makes me catch my stomach every time I watch it.
It's a bit long and slow but surely worth the time.
Here is the conversation:
*Kamal* - GUYS, MY GOOD KIDNAPPER STORY
*Kamal* - SO my first kidnapping
*Kamal* - I was a good host
*Kamal* - the first day, finds the methods to feed the guest and clean his S$%^T
*----------* - how embarrassing
*Kamal* - SO I gotta pack the stuff up and take it to the outside so I can dispose of it or whatever
*Kamal* - I can't find anything to fit it in, so I stuffs it in a freaking GIFT BOX
*Kamal* - I didn't have a car so I had to take it to the bus stop
*----------* - oh S$%^T mannnn
*Kamal* - I carried the case
*Kamal* - Wanted to dispose and all eyes on the case silently asking "this is pretty neat looking, what's in it?"
*Kamal* - "just some things" and leaves the box at bus stop
*Kamal* - the greedy guy RUNS OFF WITH THE CASE
*----------* - ROFLMAO ROFLROFLROFL!!!
*----------* - OMG ROOOOOOOOOFL
*----------* - AHAHAHAHAHAHA HOW would you pawn that sort of thing???
Moral of the scene : Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough. (Janwillem van de Wetering)
Watch the pushpak video :
It's a bit long and slow but surely worth the time.
Here is the conversation:
*Kamal* - GUYS, MY GOOD KIDNAPPER STORY
*Kamal* - SO my first kidnapping
*Kamal* - I was a good host
*Kamal* - the first day, finds the methods to feed the guest and clean his S$%^T
*----------* - how embarrassing
*Kamal* - SO I gotta pack the stuff up and take it to the outside so I can dispose of it or whatever
*Kamal* - I can't find anything to fit it in, so I stuffs it in a freaking GIFT BOX
*Kamal* - I didn't have a car so I had to take it to the bus stop
*----------* - oh S$%^T mannnn
*Kamal* - I carried the case
*Kamal* - Wanted to dispose and all eyes on the case silently asking "this is pretty neat looking, what's in it?"
*Kamal* - "just some things" and leaves the box at bus stop
*Kamal* - the greedy guy RUNS OFF WITH THE CASE
*----------* - ROFLMAO ROFLROFLROFL!!!
*----------* - OMG ROOOOOOOOOFL
*----------* - AHAHAHAHAHAHA HOW would you pawn that sort of thing???
Moral of the scene : Greed is a fat demon with a small mouth and whatever you feed it is never enough. (Janwillem van de Wetering)
Watch the pushpak video :
Labels: Movies, telugu movies
written by Kalyan @ 12:01 PM,
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Blockbuster alternatives after its total access subscription price increase
Blockbuster sent me a surprise holidays gift -- my subscription rate INCREASE from $9.99 to $11.99 -
So the question is what now ? Continue with Blockbuster -- I like online BB's return the DVD and get an exchange movie in from BB Brick & Mortar store.
If you plan to continue with Blockbuster then check out bbgreatgifts where Blockbuster gives some valuable free gifts for playing a game.
Here is what I got for first time from Blockbuster great gift giveaway online game:
1) 25 complementary 4x6 prints from Snapfish
2) Free Microwave popcorn single redeemable at BB stores
Click me for Blockbuster great gift giveaway online game.
Other Alternatives:
I searched if there are any good coupon codes for Netflix -- didn't find any.
Redbox's is a revolutionary business model allows customers to rent DVDs for $1 per day, with no late fees. Redbox has DVD rental kiosks, mostly in supermarkets between checkout lines and exit.These kiosks are available at select McDonald’s® restaurants, leading grocery stores (Jewel Osco) and other retailers nationwide growing from 93,000 rentals in 2003 to more than 21 million in 2006.
These kiosks from Redbox will have a long way to go if Redbox wants to become a serious contender against Blockbuster and Netflix.
Free Redbox DVD codes :
Redbox codes generally give you a free dvd rental for one day. Some codes do even more - even giving up to 5 free dvd rentals at one time.
Click me for free DVD codes
To continue to bring you the unmatched convenience of both online and in-store DVD rentals, your monthly subscription fee will change slightly from $9.99 to $11.99. This adjustment† will go into effect on your next billing cycle on or after December 27, 2007. The benefits of your subscription plan will remain the same...and it's a value of $21.99!
So the question is what now ? Continue with Blockbuster -- I like online BB's return the DVD and get an exchange movie in from BB Brick & Mortar store.
If you plan to continue with Blockbuster then check out bbgreatgifts where Blockbuster gives some valuable free gifts for playing a game.
Here is what I got for first time from Blockbuster great gift giveaway online game:
1) 25 complementary 4x6 prints from Snapfish
2) Free Microwave popcorn single redeemable at BB stores
Click me for Blockbuster great gift giveaway online game.
Other Alternatives:
I searched if there are any good coupon codes for Netflix -- didn't find any.
Redbox's is a revolutionary business model allows customers to rent DVDs for $1 per day, with no late fees. Redbox has DVD rental kiosks, mostly in supermarkets between checkout lines and exit.These kiosks are available at select McDonald’s® restaurants, leading grocery stores (Jewel Osco) and other retailers nationwide growing from 93,000 rentals in 2003 to more than 21 million in 2006. These kiosks from Redbox will have a long way to go if Redbox wants to become a serious contender against Blockbuster and Netflix.
Free Redbox DVD codes :
Redbox codes generally give you a free dvd rental for one day. Some codes do even more - even giving up to 5 free dvd rentals at one time.
Click me for free DVD codes
Labels: Blockbuster, Deals, Movies, Netflix
written by Kalyan @ 12:45 AM,
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James Bond Ultimate Collector's 21 bond movies set for 110$
James Bond Ultimate Collector's 21 bond movies Set for 110$ James Bond Ultimate Collector's Set for 110$ This Ultimate Collector's Set includes all 21 James Bond films, from Dr. No to Casino Royale and another 21 discs full of bonus features. This is the ultimate collection for any 007 fan.
List Price: $289.98
Today's Discount: - $115.00
Gold Box Price: $109.99 (62% off)
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written by Kalyan @ 11:55 AM,
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Spice Girls - (Friendship Never Ends) Video and details
*We're back!! & Friendship Never Ends* says - Ginger, Sporty, Posh, Scary and Baby Spice.They reformed on June 28, 2007, and a greatest hits album (Friendship Never Ends), as well as a tour, The Return of the Spice Girls Tour, to support the new album.
The new Spice Girls video (Friendship Never Ends) is premiered on British TV.
Spice Girls - (Friendship Never Ends) MUSIC VIDEO off You tube
Spice Girls haven’t had a hit in God knows how many years but their fans are still really excited to see them on tour again. Spice Girls began their history in 1993, when an ad appeared in London newspaper The Stage, calling on 18-23 year old females that can sing and dance to make up an all-girl pop group.
Tickets
The 'Spice Girls' are such a hot commodity right now that A-listers like Tom Cruise are even having a hard time scoring tickets to the group's upcoming tour. "The Spice Girls will also play in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Cape Town and Hong Kong, and previously had to add an extra 16 London shows after tickets for the one initial concert on December 15 sold out in 38 seconds.In the US, Spice Girls tickets are selling for as much as $2,000 (£1,000) on eBay.
The Spice Girls made three studio albums and split up in 2001 to focus on their solo careers.The Spice Girls boasted album sales of 55 million during their brief career, and hits including "Wannabe" and "Say You'll Be There" topped charts across the globe.
The new Spice Girls video (Friendship Never Ends) is premiered on British TV.
Spice Girls - (Friendship Never Ends) MUSIC VIDEO off You tube
Spice Girls haven’t had a hit in God knows how many years but their fans are still really excited to see them on tour again. Spice Girls began their history in 1993, when an ad appeared in London newspaper The Stage, calling on 18-23 year old females that can sing and dance to make up an all-girl pop group.
Tickets
The 'Spice Girls' are such a hot commodity right now that A-listers like Tom Cruise are even having a hard time scoring tickets to the group's upcoming tour. "The Spice Girls will also play in Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Cape Town and Hong Kong, and previously had to add an extra 16 London shows after tickets for the one initial concert on December 15 sold out in 38 seconds.In the US, Spice Girls tickets are selling for as much as $2,000 (£1,000) on eBay.
The Spice Girls made three studio albums and split up in 2001 to focus on their solo careers.The Spice Girls boasted album sales of 55 million during their brief career, and hits including "Wannabe" and "Say You'll Be There" topped charts across the globe.
Labels: Movies, Music, spice girls, videos
written by Kalyan @ 11:08 AM,
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MovieReview:Chak De India(☼☼☼☼)
Film Cast: Shahrukh Khan as Kabir Khan,Vidya Malvade as Vidya Sharma,Sagarika Ghatge as Preeti Sabarwal,Chitrashi Rawat as Komal Chautala,Shilpa Shukla as Bindia Naik,Tanya Abrol as Balbir Kaur,Anaitha Nair as Aliya Bose,Shubhi Mehta as Gunjan Lakhani,Nisha Nair as Soimoi Kerketa,Sandia Furtado as Nethra Reddy,,Arya Menon as Gul Iqbal,Masochon V. Zimik as Molly Zimik,Kimi Laldawla as Mary Ralte,Presenter : Yash Chopra , Banner : Yash Raj Films, Tagline - Sometimes winning is everything,Producer :Aditya Chopra , Director: Shimit Amin
Likes:
what makes a great film? And why is latest Yash Raj films - Chak De India so highly regarded?
First are the obvious reasons: Excellent performances, direction, screenplay, etc. Second, great movies are the type that can be watched over and over again and never get old. Third, great movies are often remembered because they make a statement. They are not just entertaining in the usual sense, but they make some important statement that makes them stand out in one’s memory.
A great film like Chak De India made a clear contribution to the development of the game that every Indian dreams that one day their memorable hockey past glory has future. And the movie will have lasting importance until we get that glory back.
Chak De India is bracingly innovative. Every moment of it seems to be pushing the boundaries of what Bollywood was doing.The story itself is inward rather than outward meaning going against Bollywood rhetoric of hero fighting against Indian villains who are friends with bad elements of Pakistan or some other neighboring country.Director points to the narrative structure that employs a state to state differences and the perspectives of many characters on one national game, the Hockey; the use of talent where the camera achieves sharp focus up close and in the background when the game is on; and director's thrilling real game like shots where all actors (players) performed scenes in a much cleaner way that Bollywood ever witnessed and is atypical in Indian cinema.
Now this is the Sharukh Khan I know and love. Darr, DDLJ... and now chalk up another totally different calculatingly no super-hero like masterful performance.First off the main performance by Sharukh as Kabir Khan is amazing. This is the performance that I had little doubts that if he is capable of, complicated, passionate and serious, none of this romantic lines that he uttered in all his previous movies. Here we have a marvelous performance that Sharuk spins as we watch Kabir's helplessness to show his love for the game and to erase betrayal stain mark which is not an easy task for any actor. Kabir is a true full heart hockey lover,we see how he trys out hockey by playing with objects on coffee tables and who was trying to sow a seed in all players that they are playing for a nation not for states.
Also I felt director dragging the cricket controversies into the game is done rightly showing the egos of popularity at play between these two games.
If you are still not convinced that this is a five star movie - here is another one
How often we see movie watchers (specially desis) disciplinedly sitting to the last title on the screen ? Never , This is what I witnessed for the first time that people are reluctant to get up from their seats until they saw last title of the movie Chak De India on big screen.If you happen to watch movies in US one very well knows that there are no intermissions.People usually with large sodas visit rest rooms once or twice during three hours of movie.But Chak De India out of 300+ crowd in the second week there are very few people you see walking towards exit during the movie time.
Dislikes: I thought director mistreated Jharkhand state quite a few times to highlight its backwardness which I feel is against reality.
I recommend this movie highly and when released in DVD's do add it to your must buy DVD list.
Labels: Chak De India, Movies, sharukh
written by Kalyan @ 2:27 AM,
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Movie: Shankardada Zindabad(☼☼☼)
Cast: Chiranjeevi, Karishma Kothak Srikanth, Sadha, Sayaji Shinde, Raja, PawanKalyan (SA) Music: Devi Sri Prasad
Producer: Ravishankar and Gemini Kiran
Direction: Prabhu Deva
Likes : I made a strong note to myself before watching the movie that 1) This movie should not be compared with Lage Raho Munnabhai and 2) Also not to expect young Chiru performances as he used to do in Gang Leader or Gharana Mogudu.These two thoughts I believe by themselves dilute the whole movie experience."Shankardada Zindabad" , the sequel in the Shankardada series is perhaps the most eagerly awaited Chiru movie of the year .This one was supposed to be a sequel like Lage Raho Munnabhai it has a story of its own and its refreshingly original and no connection with the first movie except the Chiru and Srikanth and their gang.First half was like a cool breeze with light comedy and Chiru steps.The title song does have some mega star steps with surprise appearance of few known actors in the song.Devi did a good job with couple of songs by matching the beat required for Chiru. As always Chiru excels in the role of Shankardada and he is well companioned by Srikanth. I felt director Prabhu Deva did justice to Srikanth in the movie by making him appear in most scenes of the movie,The first of the sequel (MBBS) had Chiru for entire length of the movie on the screen.
Dislikes : Second half is a drag and a bit boring with poor editing. Music is also some what weakest link of this film. Though couple of songs by themselves did not blend well with the story and songs are not that catchy that you want to throw CD in your car to listen multiple times during your commute. I believe that is inherent problem with Devi's music that you always feel that you have heard this tune before which makes the song uninteresting.The actress 'Karishma Kotak' did not suit to Chiru as well as to the story.Being a radio jockey , Kotak looked dull and I felt the chemistry between Ciru and Kotak bombed and traditionally knowing only few actress blend well with Chiru style and steps, directors repeatedly do this mistake.Trisha and Aaarthi Agarwal cannot match where as Sonali Bendre or Radha (yeah our old Chiru Radha) combination is what makes Chiru movies golden and platinum jubilees.The actress is biggest disappointment to the movie.
The emotional scenes of Chiru during press conference of chemical imbalance is not directed and edited properly.The whole movie I felt fell apart during these scenes.I expected Chiru to do 'Apathbandawadu' style emotional performance.Knowing the director 'Prabhu Deva' probably every one expected there will be some unique chiru steps but hardly we noticed any in this movie.Also looked like Chiru did put on some weight in this movie.
On the whole "Shankardada Zindabad" is okay movie to watch. If you are a die hard fan of Chiru like me then you will enjoy every chiru moment of the movie.
Labels: chiranjeevi, movie review, Movies, Shankardada zindabad
written by Kalyan @ 11:48 AM,
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MovieReview:Cheeni Kum(☼☼☼☼)
Film Cast : Amitabh Bachchan, Tabu, Zohra Seghal. Swini Khara, Paresh RawalMusic: Illayaraja
Direction: R.Balakrishnan
Story Theme: She is 34 and he is 64 and story revolves around age factor and how their marriage is accepted by girl's father.
Likes : This story made lots of sense compared to recent Jiah Khan against Amitab of movie Nishabd.Tabu looks older than 34 and Amitabh looked younger than 64 which made chemistry between these two actors seamlessly natural in this flick.I like the introductions of Tabu and Amitab.Tabu's portrait of a Hyderbadi origin was introduced with Hyderabadi subtlety and yes it is true no other place in world can copy the taste of Hyderabadi zalfrani pulav. Amitab's introduction as angry old man suits his past angry young man stature. Dialogues are way natural in either comedy or emotional scenes.The little girl has lots of future and her character shows the caring nature of 64 old Amitabh.The scenes where which character (little girl or Tabu) takes precedence (Hospital scene where Amitab thrashes developed world not finding cure for blood cancer , Last emotional scene to touch the hands at the pillar site for little girl) in Amitab's life is directed marvelously by Balki. For all those movie criers there are tons of emotional drama that one and only one Amitabh can do. Though short in character Paresh Rawal did has best by portraying himself as Gandhiyawadhi.Songs are goos in the background and not to mention that as music is from Illayaraja
Dislikes : I felt bit of drag in the movie of Amitab convincing Paresh ravel to marry Tabu. What made Paresh rawal accept Amitab as Son-In-Law is not directed effectively.Comedy track is offbeat some times.
Overall a good movie to watch.
Movie trailer:
Labels: amitab, cheeni kum, movie review, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 6:50 PM,
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What did director Shankar do to super star Rajni in Sivaji?
No doubt many of us asked our self this question. Maybe you were sitting in a movie theater watching the movie when all of a sudden an actor whose talent you had admired or whose style had seemed so imprinted in your brain pops up in a average movie like Sivaji. A movie so not above your expectations, in fact, that it not only tarnishes them but makes you feel guilty for once believing in the director. After all, you had invested all your hopes on this person (Shankar), and now they're out there destroying every ones expectations.
Unless if you're a die-hard Rajni fan (like me), "Sivaji" is perfectly a mixed average movie experience.
Watching "Sivaji" you get the feeling that entire film was written, produced, shot and edited with out matching to Rajni's type and his style.
Let's look at the facts here - we've got one big and bunch of semi-big actors (big enough names for people to recognize, like Suman and Raghuvaran) in a relatively high-budget, high-scale flick created and produced by trendy much acclaimed and modern thinker the Director Shankar. You can tell they possibly expect us to take this movie seriously by releasing in the middle/end of a summer season with mega-budget, blockbuster music from A.R.Rahman and superstar.
The key to pulling off a message oriented movie like Sivaji is as simple as the reformer vs. anti-social,corrupted system, etc. is to keep the message clarity with realistic sample incidents (one black money case to build from) and dialogues. Well, "Sivaji" does dabble in that area both for campy humor and confusing theme, but also to seriously push the story along specially the first half.The lame comedy and first half shreya love sequence is some what offbeat to the movie and did not glue into the movie message.
Shankar did that perfectly of 'love sequence with the message' when Arjun and Manisha Koyirala acted in that one day chief minister movie.
There isn't much to say about the plot other than the obvious - it's about how black money can be put to good cause.
Second half is some what engages us in the movie.With many corrupted politicians and Suman in a kingmaker role stealing the show, but Sivaji’s portrayal of the conversion of rich to poor and from rags to riches being handled with subtlety.Super star as always gave his best in these sequences.
Overall I felt that movie would have been tailored to suit Super star status and style.
Note : Your movie experience might be different all here I'm trying to give my perspective on Shankar directing Rajni. Your experience may be very well different from mine.
Unless if you're a die-hard Rajni fan (like me), "Sivaji" is perfectly a mixed average movie experience.
Watching "Sivaji" you get the feeling that entire film was written, produced, shot and edited with out matching to Rajni's type and his style.
Let's look at the facts here - we've got one big and bunch of semi-big actors (big enough names for people to recognize, like Suman and Raghuvaran) in a relatively high-budget, high-scale flick created and produced by trendy much acclaimed and modern thinker the Director Shankar. You can tell they possibly expect us to take this movie seriously by releasing in the middle/end of a summer season with mega-budget, blockbuster music from A.R.Rahman and superstar.
The key to pulling off a message oriented movie like Sivaji is as simple as the reformer vs. anti-social,corrupted system, etc. is to keep the message clarity with realistic sample incidents (one black money case to build from) and dialogues. Well, "Sivaji" does dabble in that area both for campy humor and confusing theme, but also to seriously push the story along specially the first half.The lame comedy and first half shreya love sequence is some what offbeat to the movie and did not glue into the movie message.
Shankar did that perfectly of 'love sequence with the message' when Arjun and Manisha Koyirala acted in that one day chief minister movie.
There isn't much to say about the plot other than the obvious - it's about how black money can be put to good cause.
Second half is some what engages us in the movie.With many corrupted politicians and Suman in a kingmaker role stealing the show, but Sivaji’s portrayal of the conversion of rich to poor and from rags to riches being handled with subtlety.Super star as always gave his best in these sequences.
Overall I felt that movie would have been tailored to suit Super star status and style.
Note : Your movie experience might be different all here I'm trying to give my perspective on Shankar directing Rajni. Your experience may be very well different from mine.
Labels: movie review, Movies, sivaji
written by Kalyan @ 1:59 AM,
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MovieReview:Nishabd (☼☼☼)
Movie Name : NishabdMy Rating : ☼☼☼
Genre: Drama
Director: Ram Gopal Varma
Film Cast: Vijay (Amitabh Bachhan),Jia (Jiah Khan),Amrutha (Revathi), Sridhar (Nasser), Ritu (Shradha Arya) and Rishi (Aaftab Shivdasani)
Story : Vijay (age - 60) falls in love with his daughter's friend Jia (age - 18).The movie revolves around how social norms when broken creates complex family situations with wife , daughter and his friend.
Picture to left (courtesy Wiki).
Likes : The movie locations (reported in IMDB as Munnar,Kerla) are very good and camera man's picturisation showed the eye of photographer justifying the role of Amitabh in the movie as the fashion photographer.I like the way Ritu (Amitabh's daughter) clarifies Jia (Ritu's friend), the common misconception that photographers in India are seen as wedding or events photographers - projecting his dad as pro photographer does for fashion and hobby.The screenplay is good where the movie is built on how Vijay falls for his photography subject(Jia) when Jia wets herself with water.Young at heart but aging character instincts was nicely acted by Amitabh specially the one laughing scene at dining when Jia tickles him and grieving scene when news was revealed to the family.Jia's role as careless free going teenager whose troubled past made her looks rightly suited for the role.Isn't she looks like Manisha Koyirala in some angles ? I felt so at many instances probably my 1942-a love story, Manisha photo print in my brain.
Dislikes : It is not Ramu's type of movie.All his previous action/drama hit subject movies worked with mere words and more expressions.I felt the message of Jia's infatuation and Amitabh's love was not conveyed properly or not directed as effectively and these stories are against to social norms and difficult to absorb.More dialogues with minimal expressions might have given some relief.Revathi's role is minimized and should have given some weight at least some feelings of her role as Vijay's wife.
Movie trailer :
Labels: amitab, movie review, Movies, Nishabd
written by Kalyan @ 3:19 PM,
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Telugu movies in Chicago at Desplaines theaters this week
There are two theaters in Chicago, IL that screens Telugu movies over the weekend.
Theaters Addresses
Desplaines Theaters
Address: 1476 Miner St,Desplaines ,IL-60016 8477598025
Comment : Arrive early to get best viewing seats as this theater had the 70 mm screen at an angle with most of the seats being spoiled. I personally wouldn't go to this theater unless the Telugu movie is a big hit or the movies is of a top star cast. Be sure to call in advance to book the tickets.
Bloomingdale - Court Theater
Address: 324 W Army Trail Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Comment : A nice theaters relative to Desplains.
Current Telugu Movies showed at these theaters
Idlebrain and Chicagocinema.com are the two sites that update these listings regularly.
> Click me for Idlebrian's movie schedule at Chicago
> Click me for Chicago Cinema's movie schedule at Chicago
Theaters Addresses
Desplaines Theaters
Address: 1476 Miner St,Desplaines ,IL-60016 8477598025
Comment : Arrive early to get best viewing seats as this theater had the 70 mm screen at an angle with most of the seats being spoiled. I personally wouldn't go to this theater unless the Telugu movie is a big hit or the movies is of a top star cast. Be sure to call in advance to book the tickets.
Bloomingdale - Court Theater
Address: 324 W Army Trail Bloomingdale, IL 60108
Comment : A nice theaters relative to Desplains.
Current Telugu Movies showed at these theaters
Idlebrain and Chicagocinema.com are the two sites that update these listings regularly.
> Click me for Idlebrian's movie schedule at Chicago
> Click me for Chicago Cinema's movie schedule at Chicago
Labels: Chicago, Desplaines, Movies, telugu movies
written by Kalyan @ 1:19 PM,
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Talk of Chicago: 2007 A. R. Rahman concert photos and videos
If you have your links to concert let me know via comments - I'll post them all in here.That way who ever sees this post can also stop at your links.
Concert : A.R.Rahman in Chicago
The "Asian Mozart" as promised hit the stage with big bang on June 9 at Chicago Sears Center Arena to screams from a crowd of 9,000 plus fans with his A-list singers. The A-list singers Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Blaze, Naresh Iyer (Rang De Basanti fame) Chitra, Madhushree, Sadhana Sargam entertained the crowd with the music bonanza mix of Rahman's new works from more recent films such as "Sivaji," "Guru" and "Rang de Basanti" as well as his older, now
"classic" works from "Roja," , "Taal", "Bombay" "Dil Se." and some from his private albums.
Dislikes : Sound modulation in the arena seems to be offbeat some times and highly noticeable when Rahman was singing. Stage felt too small for that number of musicians , dancers and singers.Concert spectacle as hyped to include a laser and 3-D light show I felt did not live to its advertised expectation.
Besides these some minor things overall I felt and immersed in electrocuting experience for three hour Saturday night at A.R.Rahman concert.
How was your experience (If you have seen this concert) ? Do let me know via comments ...
Pictures:
Select the concert clip tab: Videos
Concert : A.R.Rahman in ChicagoThe "Asian Mozart" as promised hit the stage with big bang on June 9 at Chicago Sears Center Arena to screams from a crowd of 9,000 plus fans with his A-list singers. The A-list singers Sukhwinder Singh, Hariharan, Blaze, Naresh Iyer (Rang De Basanti fame) Chitra, Madhushree, Sadhana Sargam entertained the crowd with the music bonanza mix of Rahman's new works from more recent films such as "Sivaji," "Guru" and "Rang de Basanti" as well as his older, now
"classic" works from "Roja," , "Taal", "Bombay" "Dil Se." and some from his private albums.
Dislikes : Sound modulation in the arena seems to be offbeat some times and highly noticeable when Rahman was singing. Stage felt too small for that number of musicians , dancers and singers.Concert spectacle as hyped to include a laser and 3-D light show I felt did not live to its advertised expectation.
Besides these some minor things overall I felt and immersed in electrocuting experience for three hour Saturday night at A.R.Rahman concert.
How was your experience (If you have seen this concert) ? Do let me know via comments ...
Pictures:
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Select the concert clip tab: Videos
Labels: A.R.Rahman, Chicago, June 9, live concert, Movies, pictures, recordings, videos
written by Kalyan @ 3:15 AM,
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Watch TV online for free
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MyEasyTV.com is the easiest way to watch TV online for free. There are more than 320 television channels you can watch with a simple click of your mouse. Some do not brodcast 24/7. Clik problems tab if you have problems or contact us.
Top 5 in Music
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2. Sunvibz
3. E-Klub
4. Hot Spot TV
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Labels: list, Movies, myeasytv, streaming, TV Channels, websites
written by Kalyan @ 11:42 PM,
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Movie Review : Hyderabad Nawab (☼☼)
Movie Name : Hyderabad NawabMy Rating : ☼☼
Genre: Comedy
Director: Lakshmikanth Chenna
Film Cast: Pappu (Aziz Nasar),Munna (Masti Ali),Nazma (Stuti Mishra), Reshma (Vandana). Haneef Bhai (Ismail) Arif (Raghu) and Anwar (Basha),Mama (Raju Shrivastav), Ajju Tejab (Hari)
Story : Pappu and Munna loves the daughters of Ismail (butcher) and seek the help of goon (Mama) to get married. Mainly spoof on hyderabadi culture is central theme of the story.Kind of Angrez sequel.
Likes : As Angrez this movie has some notable/or want to remember or use hyderabadi slang dialogues.I like specially the one at Mama's birthday party of the guy who introduces himself for a long time in hyderabad peku style. Some of Pappu's college girls teasing dialogues are good specially with his expressions.This actor Aziz Nasar has a great acting career for him with this movie and his past performances in Angrez. I also liked Ismail as murgi chor and with his flawless dialogues and pakka hyderabadi looks makes the movie some what interesting whenever he is on the screen.
Dislikes : I felt movie suffered from disappointing sequel syndrome.it’s just not as good as Angrez. Some new characters are introduced. A much-needed female persona in the form of Nazma and Reshma should have given some more hyderbadi performances from gender perspective.Director didn't explore of using these two characters to spoof the Hyderabadi culture.
This is one sequel you will be glad to go straight to video/dvd viewing.Angrez movie was just fun, the second is just as induced fun with out of situation dialogues, but somehow I felt the whole effect did not glue in as Anrez movie. It suffers from sequel syndrome: the need to make what is basically a remix of the first movie, while also providing more. Hyderabad Nawab certainly provides more — more inter ganged wars, more of fake NRI guys, and more item songs.
Mostly it just seems ridiculous, and not as funny the scene where they used that item girl for Ajju Tejab.Do they need this girl in fights at the end?
Lakshmikanth Chenna’s : Hyderabad Nawab is light-hearted holiday fun, I suppose, and should not be asked to bear the weight of too much thought. In fact, I find myself unable to think about it any longer. Let’s just say that it’s the sequel to the movie of the TV series.
The same crew is coming up with "Hungama in Dubai". Lets see if the next venture clicks
Hungama in Dubai - Two con men mystify the Nawab with their famous verbal tricks and persuade the Nawab in making a film. They know the Nawab's inner desire of becoming a film makers. Nawab falls in their trap. The three proceed to Dubai to start their new film venture. Masood Ali is making this film as a hilarious one which will provide nonstop comedy to the audience.
Labels: hindi movies, hungama in dubai, hyderabad nawab, Ismail, mast ali, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 6:46 PM,
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Movie Review : Beja Fry (☼☼☼☼☼)
Movie Name : Beja Fry (Hindi)My Rating : ☼☼☼☼☼
Genre: Comedy
Director: Sagar Bellary
Film Cast: Sarika (Sheetal), Rajat Kapoor (Ranjeet Thandani, Vinay Pathak (Bharat Bhusahn), Ranvir Shorey (Asif, the income tax-officer), Milind Soman (Anant Ghoshal) and Bhairavi Goswami (Sunita Rao)
Story : Making fun of upcoming singers by inviting them to a Friday night dinner turns into role reversals and realistic life change events are central theme of this story.
Likes : The last time I felt movie happy was with 'Dil Chahta Hai' with close to life characters and stories.Beja Fry belongs to this category.
Vinay Pathak is at his best right from the introduction in the movie, A passenger who needs window seats (I have seen many of these window passenger types when I used to do up and downs for job from Bangalore to Hyderabad, No matter what some of these guys just need window seat irrespective of their ticket numbers).Also the folding cover with that rattling sound (People just take it granted of making unwanted noises with these plastic covers) every time Vinay Pathak take out to show his achievements. His character of innocence is pictured with all mixes of a common Indian man.His office phone conversations and spit handshakes with female office colleague are just awesome.His cricket Indian fanism side with his friend Asif is like a pure cafe chai fight talks. The emotional side of knowing that he is an idiot of the weekend. He has given 200% to the character.
Rajat Kapoor did his role best by being an upscale person who wants to have fun at the cost of bakaras like Bharat Bhushan.
Ranvir Shorey though appears only for some time in the movie showed a typical tax-inspector's and Pakistan favored but still Indian mentality guy who just loves his friend.
Story it self is catchy as it went against Bollywood rhetoric of riches wife's always elope and have affairs with middle class Bharat Bhushan telling the story of how his wife departed him for Bhalla.Director did a great job in trying to close this bridge between these two characters lives with real time touch by even dragging Asif's wife into this fry. A caring wife role Sheetal gave the gender equality touch to the movie by sensitizing the caring nature of her with a suspect and self-oriented husband.
Dislikes : The director should have shown one sample Friday Bakara case to make the movie a bit comparable but thinking again and again I'm not sure if that will glue in properly with the characters of the movie.
In sum, Watch the movie and get your beja fried and become fresh again.
Labels: Beja Fry, Movies, Sagar Bellary, Vinay Pathak
written by Kalyan @ 1:32 PM,
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Movie Review : The Breed (☼☼)
Movie Name : The BreedMy Rating : ☼☼
Genre: Horror
Director: Nicholas Mastrandea
Film Cast: Michelle Rodriguez , Oliver Hudson , Taryn Manning, Eric Lively ,Hill Harper
Story : Five college kids goes to party at a deserted island where dogs protect the territory and how humans outsmart them is central theme of this story.
Likes : Only one or two notable horror scenes in basement of the lonely house of the island.Michelle looked terrifically pretty especially with her few stunts to outsmart dogs.
Dislikes : On a Friday night the single DVD left on a Blockbuster shelf attracted me to take this movie home. Initially I thought I'll give up movie after few minutes based on horror intensity as I watched this movie late night with thunderstorms and alone in the home with 5.1 stereo headphones but none of them were fear-inspiring scenes. After few minutes into the movie I thought the movie would be something like 'Evil Dead' with similar set up of five people in a secluded house. It is not at all close.I felt movie should have been filmed better if they made canines look more ferocious and emphasis on their training skills in a much more effective way. The canine chasing humans shots are not at all gripping. Overall movie was a disppointment.
Your Ratings:
Labels: Horror, Michelle Rodriguez, Movies, Nicholas Mastrandea, The Breed
written by Kalyan @ 12:41 PM,
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FWD:Sholay Cast - friendly :-(
One more email forward - Sholay cast off the sets photo.
Thakur and Gabbar side by side :-(
Thakur and Gabbar side by side :-(
Labels: Gabbar, Movies, sholay
written by Kalyan @ 11:34 PM,
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Kids songs play list
Kids songs - All at one place in one nice eSnips interface.
I'll add to this list more and more kids songs as I discover them in eSnips.
I'll add to this list more and more kids songs as I discover them in eSnips.
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Labels: Baa Baa Black Sheep, baby songs, Childrens songs, eSnips, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 3:05 AM,
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Muzic:Saroja Saman Nikalo
I found this from some search website, I played this song and my 10-month baby just laughs when ever I play this song ..This is for her
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written by Kalyan @ 2:29 AM,
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List of websites to watch (US)TV online for free
- 13-places-to-watch-tv-online-for-free
- 13-more-links-to-watch-tv-online-for-free
- viewmy.TV
- MyEasyTV
- sidereel
- nosubscriptionrequired
- streamingtvepisodes
- yourtvlinks
- searchonlinetv
- channelchooser
- iptvchannels.co.uk
- glozy
- moviestop10
- pinoystreet
- tvportal.co.uk
- pinoywebcams
- Lordoftv
Labels: freemovie, list, Movies, online, TV Channels, websites
written by Kalyan @ 9:40 PM,
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TeluguTv.net subscription cancellation is a ripoff
Over last Christmas holidays we decided to add new Telugu channel MAA TV to our viewing list as DISH does not air this channel and we wanted to see the TV serials, movies as MAA TV is popular in AP. We saw the $9.99 per monthly paypal fee on TeluguTV.Net and thought it was a little high, but figured it would be a nice time pass as we are getting totally vexed with monotonous Gemini shows.
If you notice, nowhere on that site does it say that canceling this monthly package terms and policies. Assuming if we don't like we thought we will just cancel the subscription.
Subscription started in Dec 18' 2006 and right away TeluguTV.net deducted $9.99. What would any one think IF I have to cancel my subscription then I would do this around 15, 16 or 17 th of month so as to fully utilize the month charges.
The whole experience was quite disappointing. While the streaming worked few days on and off, the cost of $9.99 per month was just far too high compared to our utilization rate of the website. Probably I thought my internet bandwidth speed was the problem but other websites that I subscribe like Teluguone.com was just fine. Most likely their website infrastructure was not able to support the huge number of visitors. We spent most of our time in viewing that buffering messages below the video player. We decided after suffering these for four months on and off and do not want to pay that much for that little.
On April 16 I initiated cancellation of service and I got subsequent mails asking my paypal ID. On the same day I replied to all queries. I get this email on April 19
Cancellation Date: Apr. 18, 2007
Subscription Name: TELUGU TV
Subscription Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Item Number: XXX
I was still charged $9.99 for the next month.
> Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:50:19 -0700
> From: support@telugutv.net
> Subject: RE: Receipt for your subscription payment
> To: XXXXX@hotmail.com
> you must cancel 1 week in advance, we do not provide refunds
> TeluguTV Support
>
This is ridiculous as there is no mention of one week notice any where on this site.
Why $10 loss is a big deal? Think this way if 1000 of TeluguTv.Net subscribers cancel their account this way then TeluguTV.net just made 10,000$ (RS 4.2 lacs) this way.
Is this not a customers rip off??
My advise is be careful of dealing with this service especially when cancelling.
If you notice, nowhere on that site does it say that canceling this monthly package terms and policies. Assuming if we don't like we thought we will just cancel the subscription.
Subscription started in Dec 18' 2006 and right away TeluguTV.net deducted $9.99. What would any one think IF I have to cancel my subscription then I would do this around 15, 16 or 17 th of month so as to fully utilize the month charges.
The whole experience was quite disappointing. While the streaming worked few days on and off, the cost of $9.99 per month was just far too high compared to our utilization rate of the website. Probably I thought my internet bandwidth speed was the problem but other websites that I subscribe like Teluguone.com was just fine. Most likely their website infrastructure was not able to support the huge number of visitors. We spent most of our time in viewing that buffering messages below the video player. We decided after suffering these for four months on and off and do not want to pay that much for that little.
On April 16 I initiated cancellation of service and I got subsequent mails asking my paypal ID. On the same day I replied to all queries. I get this email on April 19
Cancellation Date: Apr. 18, 2007
Subscription Name: TELUGU TV
Subscription Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Item Number: XXX
I was still charged $9.99 for the next month.
> Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2007 01:50:19 -0700
> From: support@telugutv.net
> Subject: RE: Receipt for your subscription payment
> To: XXXXX@hotmail.com
> you must cancel 1 week in advance, we do not provide refunds
> TeluguTV Support
>
This is ridiculous as there is no mention of one week notice any where on this site.
Why $10 loss is a big deal? Think this way if 1000 of TeluguTv.Net subscribers cancel their account this way then TeluguTV.net just made 10,000$ (RS 4.2 lacs) this way.
Is this not a customers rip off??
My advise is be careful of dealing with this service especially when cancelling.
Labels: cancel, MaaTV, Movies, Ripoff, subscription, Telgutv.net
written by Kalyan @ 11:37 PM,
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Now Playing in online theatres - Indian Movies (Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil)
Isn't it nice if you just browse channels (online websites) like on TV guide to know what latest movies that are playing right now in online.After you decide on the movie then visit the site directly to view the movie.
Each theater below is capable of showing inline pictures and a text for movie details about the entry sorted by latest entry of that site.Please click on '+' inside the blue rectangle to know more about the movie title.You can click '+' to expand or collapse particular movie in that theater.
Isn't this coooooooooooool ?? If you like this let your friends know and spread the word.Thank You!
Each theater below is capable of showing inline pictures and a text for movie details about the entry sorted by latest entry of that site.Please click on '+' inside the blue rectangle to know more about the movie title.You can click '+' to expand or collapse particular movie in that theater.
Isn't this coooooooooooool ?? If you like this let your friends know and spread the word.Thank You!
Labels: bollywood, hindi, Movies, Tamil, telugu movie websites, telugu movies, telugu movies online, Theatre, tollywood
written by Kalyan @ 12:38 AM,
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List of websites to watch Indian TV channels ONLINE
Here are list of links from idesiTV to view channels online.
IdesiTv
Nepalisite
->Information madness list
IdesiTv
- Sony TV
- SonyTV Stream #2
- StarPlus India
- StarPlus Stream #2
- StarOne
- ZeeTV
- ZeeTV Stream #2
- SETMAX
- IBN English
- IBN Hindi
- Aawaz News TV
- CNBC TV 18
Nepalisite
->Information madness list
This site listed all available channel list WITH REVIEWS
Labels: cinema, IdesiTv, list, Movies, online, setmax, starplus, TV Channels, websites, zeetv
written by Kalyan @ 12:30 AM,
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Free screening of Spiderman 3
Click me for free screeing of Spiderman 3
Fourteen locations in US.
Here is Chicago address to see free movie.
Chicago, IL
Yorktown 17
80 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
Fourteen locations in US.
Here is Chicago address to see free movie.
Chicago, IL
Yorktown 17
80 Yorktown Shopping Center
Lombard, IL 60148
Labels: Deals, freemovie, juniper, Movies, spiderman3
written by Kalyan @ 1:45 PM,
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Pokiri ( telugu movie) spoof - 'YES -AP' consultants
You will enjoy this video if you have seen telugu super hit prince movie pokiri.
These guys are cool and I like the way the entire crew acted with seriousness and right on SAP consulting.
Good luck guys .... get more and more creative and entertain us..
These guys are cool and I like the way the entire crew acted with seriousness and right on SAP consulting.
Good luck guys .... get more and more creative and entertain us..
Labels: Mahesh Babu, Movies, pokiri, Prince
written by Kalyan @ 12:17 AM,
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Is Abhishek Tadka a right 'whistleblower' for Aishwarya?
On Tuesday 27th March 2007, it was officially announced that Abhishek Bachchan will be getting married to Aishwariya Rai on Friday 20th April 2007 in Mumbai.
Is this marriage made on earth or heaven ? When cell phone are preferred over Abhishek by girls (see you tube video below), why did Aishwarya choose Abishek over cell phones ? Is Abhi tadka right for Ash?
Motorola cell phone is preferred over Abhishek ad:
Ash goes hot wild and crazy in coke ad whistling her way around (see below you tube video )
Why did Salman's and Vivek's whistling didn't create love tunes in the heart of Ash?
Salman is an aggressive whistle blower who couldn't digest the fact the former Miss World parted him, Ash looking for a good friend during this time might have inclined to passive nature of Vivek and when media started to blew things out of proportion between Vivek and Ash, Ash says - “Vivek is a very good friend.” and boom comes the break up .Only two of them knows or only Ash knows the reasons of her break-up with Vivek.
Is it possible that Ash might have found safe heaven and a right heart in Abhishek?
Ash's personality is of international celebrity status where as Abhishek is a shy actor who is continuously trying to find or yet to find his top status in Bollywood.But the chemistry between two actors is what Mani Rathnam showed to the world in movie 'Guru' that both Abhishek and Ash can be good husband and wife.
What Abhishek thinks of Aishwarya Rai's break ups with Salman and Vivek?
As this website puts it : Abhishek Bachchan on Ash
“This has become a ritual. The media loves to cook up such stories. And once you start reacting to such gossips, you end up giving it undue attention. Ash is a great co-actor and we share a very cordial relationship. It is embarrassing for an actor, particularly a woman, to get associated with men she isn't involved with.”
Beginning April 20 , whistling a new tune hope these two film personalities have a very long married life.
Let's see...
Is this marriage made on earth or heaven ? When cell phone are preferred over Abhishek by girls (see you tube video below), why did Aishwarya choose Abishek over cell phones ? Is Abhi tadka right for Ash?
Motorola cell phone is preferred over Abhishek ad:
Ash goes hot wild and crazy in coke ad whistling her way around (see below you tube video )
Why did Salman's and Vivek's whistling didn't create love tunes in the heart of Ash?
Salman is an aggressive whistle blower who couldn't digest the fact the former Miss World parted him, Ash looking for a good friend during this time might have inclined to passive nature of Vivek and when media started to blew things out of proportion between Vivek and Ash, Ash says - “Vivek is a very good friend.” and boom comes the break up .Only two of them knows or only Ash knows the reasons of her break-up with Vivek.
Is it possible that Ash might have found safe heaven and a right heart in Abhishek?
Ash's personality is of international celebrity status where as Abhishek is a shy actor who is continuously trying to find or yet to find his top status in Bollywood.But the chemistry between two actors is what Mani Rathnam showed to the world in movie 'Guru' that both Abhishek and Ash can be good husband and wife.
What Abhishek thinks of Aishwarya Rai's break ups with Salman and Vivek?
As this website puts it : Abhishek Bachchan on Ash
“This has become a ritual. The media loves to cook up such stories. And once you start reacting to such gossips, you end up giving it undue attention. Ash is a great co-actor and we share a very cordial relationship. It is embarrassing for an actor, particularly a woman, to get associated with men she isn't involved with.”
Beginning April 20 , whistling a new tune hope these two film personalities have a very long married life.
Let's see...
Labels: Abhishek, Aishwarya, Ash, bollywood, hindi movies, Movies
written by Kalyan @ 2:20 PM,
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List of websites to watch tamil movies
Kollywood -
List of websites to watch tamil movies - If you know more let me know via comments I'll add it to the list.
"The Tamil film industry, based in the Kodambakkam area of Chennai is one of the biggest regional film industries in India. Nicknamed 'Kollywood', it is one of the most successful film industries in India, and its popularity is not limited to India but worldwide. Tamil films are especially popular in countries like Sri Lanka, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa and the United States. These films often get dubbed or remade in other languages like Telugu, Hindi, and so have wide viewership. Prominent examples of Tamil films dubbed into other Indian languages are film director Mani Ratnam's Roja and Bombay. Anniyan, a recent Tamil film became the first Indian film to be dubbed into French."
List of websites to watch tamil movies - If you know more let me know via comments I'll add it to the list.
- Videomasti
- Bestdesiblog
- Videoduniya
- Desivideos
- Freedesimedia - (scroll down to see movies)
- Desicentral
- Cinefolks
- Idlemovies
- Muft.tv
- 123indianonline.com
- Tamilwire
- Tamilpeek
Labels: kollywood, Movies, online, Tamil, watch tamil movies online
written by Kalyan @ 11:44 PM,
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B(ha)orat and cricket
Does Borat and (team) Bharat have any similarities w.r.t Cricket ? Difference is one Borat and we have 11 Borats in team Bharat. 
Labels: Bharat, Borat, Cricket, Movies, world cup 2007, world cup cricket
written by Kalyan @ 5:22 PM,
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Watching Hindi movies online
List of websites to watch Hindi movies online - If you know of any good sites please add to this list via posting comments.Bollywood (Hindi: बॉलीवुड) is the informal name given to the popular Mumbai-based Hindustani language film industry in India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema.
List#1:
List#1:
- Andhramasti
- Videomasti
- Bestdesiblogs
- Videoduniya
- Desivideos
- Freedesimedia
- Andhratheatre
- Thedesicentral
- Bharatstreet
- Muft.tv
- Silchar
- www.peekvid.com
- www.torrentz.com
- www.desitorrents.com
- www.limewire.com
- www.metromaaza.com
- www.musicnmovies.com
- www.filminagari.com
- www.desivideos.net/
- www.moviesclubonline.com
- www.chillstation.org
- www.yashrajfilms.com/
- www.themediasite.net
- www.bulbule.com
- www.lazyindianz.com
- www.top9.atspace.com
- www.pic7.piczo.com/Chaudhry123/
- www.how-to-answers.blogspot.com/
- www.bharatmovies.com
- www.downloadmoviesfree.biz
- www.techlearning.com
- www.mefeedia.com
- www.hindiranks.com
- www.hindiblogs.com
- www.stroompje.net
- www.epiar.com
- www.bollywoodsargam.com
- www.squidoo.com
- www.netkushi.com
- www.search4i.com
- www.eztakes.com
- www.onesmartclick.com
Labels: bollywood, hindi movies, Movies, Watching Hindi movies online
written by Kalyan @ 11:23 PM,
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I'm Kalyan from Chicago, Illinois, United States. I write articles about Cricket matches and their reviews, Money saving Deals and tips, Immigration info related to Green Card or EAD or AP or H1-B, Road to MBA degree and afterwards. I'm writing in hope and passion that one person will be better because he or she benefits from these posts.
