So Sarkar Raj was playing this past weekend in STL. Of course it had my favorite actor, Abhishek Bachchan, so I really didn’t want to avoid missing this film. At the same time, Neeraj was too excited to see it because he loved the first one, Sarkar. Even though we had a jammed packed weekend with being in Chicago for a baby shower and then being in Morton, and needing to studying for the midterm exam tomorrow, we still made it over to the theatre in St. Charles to see this movie.

Now I am not going to talk about the story of the movie because you can find that on any other site. I really would like to talk about what Neeraj and I discussed about this movie once it was over. So if in case you have not seen the movie, you may want to stop here because I may give away the ending.

So after a long stride, I am back with a post. All of the days these days go by like one day, and I just don’t find the time. But my dear blog, don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten about you - and in fact try to visit you every day in order to remind me that I need to come and write.

So Neeraj and I just finished watching Johnny Gaddar. For those who haven’t seen it…. go see it! Get it at your local Indian store or video store if you are in India. So many twists and turns, Neeraj and I didn’t know till the last scene on what will happen. Really it was a great movie - a movie that would never work in India. Anyway, there were some graphic scenes that could have done away which would have made the movie more enjoyable, but hence that is what actually ruins the movie. So go find it and see it!

Now updates….in the world and our world too.

- Diwali is around the corner. I can’t wait to be with the family for this special occasion. Hopefully next year we will be home with Neeraj’s family to celebrate with them as well.

- Unbelievably well is how Neeraj and my midterm exams went for Accounting. Neeraj and I were thrilled that is over now.

- Backlog on the serials - mainly Kahaani Ghar Ghar Ki so I am kind of watching that and writing this post now.

- Thanks to the technology of DVR that I am able to tape these shows and delete them once I am done.

- Rakhi Sawant is definitely a drame-baaz on Nach Baliye. She irks me big time on that show. Can’t believe Krushna-Kashmera are out after getting a 40 out of 40 score last time.

- Harshit is going to be the big winner in Star Voice of India. He deserves it.

- Neeraj and I hosted our first dinner party in our new home this weekend. This is the first time I made a huge dinner. What was on the menu? Well, there was paneer with mushrooms, aloo ki sabzi (sukhi - dry), yellow daal, rice, and parathas.

- It seems to be a big success! Thank goodness.

- Neeraj and I spent Sunday doing the lawn and gardening. You know you are a homeowner when you have to do the lawn work.

- Its getting cold outside….

- But its better than being hot.

Chalo phir milenge… enough timepass for now.

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.

I have been a bit lazy trying to write this post, but now I have some time before I make breakfast to sit and write, so here I am.

Yesterday Neeraj and I went to see Chak De India. We both liked it and would recommend it to anyone. It was great to the point movie and at times, quite funny. The 16 girls and Shah Rukh Khan all did a great job. My favs were Balbir Kaur (kudi aasi Punjab di ), Komal (laundiya ), Soi Moi (she was just cute), etc… Well made film, and I don’t know what type of effect it has in India, but it should surely show that Indian girls are able to play sports such as field hockey and should be given a chance. I think this was made at the right time, and with such great strides that we had made in Tennis with Sania Mirza, its now important that we also do it in other sports. You don’t know where we have a Balbir Kaur sitting at home when she could be out on the field representing our country.

Current Tune: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom - Jhoom Barabar Jhoom

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Last night, Neeraj and I went to see the 9pm Jhoom Barabar Jhoom show at the movie theatre. I was pretty psyched for it, and Neeraj didn’t think it was going to be too good.

For those who have not seen the movie, we have only one tip for you: you better like the title track of the movie because you are gonna hear it alot

Overall, I thought it was a good entertainer, and Neeraj, who is a tougher critic than me, said it was above average. The movie started off great with one of the versions of the title track with Amitabh Bachchan and his odd, but good get-up. Then as my fav, Abhishek Bachchan, entered the film, the movie got more interesting and entertaining. There were some great comic pieces between him and Preity Zinta.

I don’t want to give the story away, so I am just going to say that the first half of the story is very different in pace compared to the second half, but both are very creatively made and interesting. I was very impressed with Lara Dutta’s acting style — I have a new found respect for her. Shaadi Ali did a great job in directing, including little pieces that made you reminsce like a scene from Sholay (a film famous for Abhishek’s father and Bobby Deol’s father, and now seeing the second generation doing that scene was very cool. ).

As for the thing that blew me away was the choreography Wow, what splendidly done. Even the songs that I hated to listen to in the car from this movie, I was just jhoom’ng too because of how well it was choreographed. Hats off!

Pros: great choreography, great music, great story, and great acting (all four were great), comic sense of all four actor/actresses was awesome! It was really great how they incorporated the whole Princess Diana/Dodi episode into the story-line, well done!

Cons: dress style (Abhishek was pretty poorly dressed throughout the film), didn’t like Deol or Abhishek’s hair, at one scene Preity’s tattoo flipped from one side to the other :roll:, during the Paris scenes — too much French without enough translation.

I don’t read any of the reviews (especially Rediff because they are always way off from my taste), so I don’t really care what the critics say, but I really liked the film. Would I go see it again? Most likely yes.

So guys check it out once if you haven’t yet, you will get your $$ worth.

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.

We went to the Amit Kumar concert last weekend, and it wasj just absolutely amazing!! He and his brother Sumeet sang songs, and they just did all of the favorites. Because we could videotape, I did the best thing, used my parents new camera and used the video on that. You can check out a clip for yourself below.

The lady singer that came with her, she was not well known, did not sing good at all. In fact she was horrible:!: She forgot the lyrics, she was off tune, etc… It was not good at all. But overall the concert was great! There were other videos that I also took, but it takes forever to upload so just enjoy the one above.

Haircut
I have gotten my haircut today!! It is looking too good (if I say so myself ). I will have to upload some pics soon, but yes, it is looking much nicer and easier to take care of now. Its down to my shoulder length with layers.

That’s all for now. Its getting late, and I should go to sleep to be able to wake up on time to go to the office tomorrow.

Another post this weekend.

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.

Let’s make this interesting, right? Here it goes.

Amit Sadh - I am glad that you are out of the Bigg Boss home, and I really think that you need to get some help. It seems that you are not in the stable mental state. You mentioned yesterday that if your whole dependency on your gf or wife or whoever she is for you, Neeru Baweja, makes you a ‘weak man’ then that is what you are - then I agree - you are weak. If any case, and let’s hope for your own sake it doesn’t happen, that Neeru and you break up, I really hope that it is a reality check for you. Really its time for you to focus on your career.

Jane Goody - First all the word is “naaasteeeee” not nauuusssteee”. You can say whatever you want to say but really your comments were racist towards Shilpa Shetty. She is more beautiful than you, more cultured than you, but that doesn’t mean that you talk about skin color, the ’slums’ (which I don’t even think you know the meaning of), or purposely mis-pronounce her name. That makes you no mature than a 5 year old.

Shilpa Shetty - You are more dignified than what I thought, and you handled the situation very well. Win the competition first for yourself and then for your country and come home!

Abhishek/Aishwarya - I think its time Aish that you read the letter that I wrote for Abhishek. All jokes aside, I thought that Guru was a great movie and very well performed by you both. I think your natural chemistry was shown on the screen, and I am really happy for you both on your engagement. The movie showed the maturity of Abhishek as an actor, and it was not an easy role, that he did just fabulous! Aish your role was smaller than what you have done in the past, but it was so simple, clean, and wonderfully displayed. Hats off! Now spend the $$ and have a GRAND wedding!

Nikhil Advani - I am looking forward to your movie, Salaam-e-Ishq, Neeraj already has his doubts on how good the movie can be with 6 different couples, but I am still keeping the faith. Let’s hope its a good one!

Lastly, Neeraj and I don’t have Indian channels in our home, so we have been watching a very serious case that has been going on for the past week and a half that happened in a different suburb near our home. A man has been accused of kidnapping one boy for over a week and another boy for over four years. Its really horrendous what has happened and there is still lots of unanswered questions, but we are happy that the two boys have been found. As for the accused: Its good to see you behind bars and that is where you should remain. God will take care of you.

HAPPY WEDDING ANNIVERSARY TO MY PARENTS!!!!!!!!! Its your 30th Wedding Anniversary, and we are very happy to say that you are our parents. You have gone through so much in the past, and by the smiles that we see on your face today brings a great feeling to our hearts. We want to keep you both always happy and to enjoy every single day. We love you very much!!

Alvida. Jai Mata Di.

Ok so we will have a movie reviewed that you may or may have not seen because it includes Hindi and English movies. This may be a first at NP.com because many of you know, I don’t watch English movies that often.

Here it goes, enjoy!

So for starters, the long weekend was enjoyed wonderfully. Neeraj and I went back to Morton on Tuesday night. We had our favorite Taco Bell that night for dinner. We got home after 9 pm that night. Then the next day we had planned to go “car shopping” with my brother Suraj, as he wants to trade in his current car with a new one. Unfortunately we didn’t get a good deal from the dealer on the car that he wanted (Ford Fusion), so we scrapped the idea. By the end of the long weekend, we had finally convinced him to look at foreign made cars, so we are going to take a look @ the Hyundai Santa Fe SUV next time.

Wednesday night we had family come from Minnesota. It was Vinay Bhaiya, Kalpa Bhabhi, and their two kids, Neha & Soumya. We had a great time with them on Thanksgiving as we took them around Peoria, and then St. Louis on Friday. Their kids are so well behaved, and the time passed so smoothly. We really missed them when they left Saturday early afternoon. Soumya is only two, and she says the cutest things - but more than that she is one smiley child. Neha is also great - very smart.

Black Friday