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Does Aishwarya Rai deserve the Padma Shri Award more than our Olympic Heroes?

yameer — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:15:48 +0000

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was awarded the Padma Shri for her “contribution” to Indian Cinema. Notice that I have put the word contribution in quotes, because I fail to understand what she has contributed to the Indian Film Industry. Sure she won Miss World in 1994, but it’s not all about looking good. If she does deserve credit for being one of the million beautiful and recognised faces of India then so do Vijender Singh and Sushil Kumar for making India proud in the 2008 Olympics. But of course I keep forgetting that they are the underdogs and she is the queen.

My problem is not with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan as much as it is with her last name, Bachchan! The sanctity of these kind of awards is being diminished by the fact that people can lobby for them, lobby to get certain names added to the shortlist. I’m compelled to believe that this is exactly what happened. Actually, one shouldn’t be surprised. Who would lobby for two men unknown to us before they made history in 2008.

Of course there is no conspiracy against the sportsmen but I strongly believe that they deserved the Padma Shri more than Aishwarya Rai.

P.S. Don’t forget the two magic words…………………………………………… AMAR SINGH!

Vengeance is mine!

yameer — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 11:09:50 +0000

“Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written. Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.” -Romans 12:19

Definitely one of my favorite quotes. No I’m not religious. I keep trying to figure out why people keep saying “What goes around, comes around”, does it ever come around? Sounds like they are talking about a boomerang or something.

We are forced to believe in ‘Divine Justice’. Personally I like the concept of revenge – “Revenge is a dish best served cold” originally from the 18th century novel Les liaisons dangereuses. This is beautifully played out in two of the best movies ever made, The Godfather & Kill Bill. Each time I see Don Michael Corleone succeed in his vendetta, it feels great.

Godfather

Oh and the best line ever – “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse”, again from Godfather but you already knew that right (I hope!).

I wouldn’t leave it up to God, to take revenge on my behalf…would you?

Star Screen Awards (2008 – 2009) Worst Awards Ever

yameer — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:04:30 +0000

Usually these star-studded award nights are quite entertaining but this one was just a total waste of time. Pathetically hosted by Sajid & Farah Khan, who deserve all the flack that they received from ace director Ashutosh Gowariker for crossing the line by making excessive fun of some of the stars. SRK and Saif are the best at cracking jokes on fellow celebrities. We’ll just have to wait till the Film Fare Awards for that.

Oh and the highly anticipated performances by 5 divas of Bollywood – CRAP! bad performances low on energy. Can someone please tell Katrina Kaif to just look pretty and stop dancing. And why can’t people just except the damn awards given to them. I’m a big Akshay Kumar fan so I’ll stop right here.

We are going on and on about the achievements of Indian Cinema, from Oscar nominations to Golden Globe wins but I fail to understand why do we have to use the theme of Superman before welcoming guests on stage in several award functions . Is there no good enough Hindi movie theme? I was about to suggest the theme of Krish but I just realised that the whole bloody movie has been inspired by Superman.

In a year in which Bolloywood has apparently lost over $400m, all I can say is Good Luck!

P.S. An Oscar for anyone who can convince Katrina Kaif to stop dancing.