Slumdog....millionaire indeed

We finally got the chance to catch the movie which is dominating pretty much every award ceremony these days. Screen Actors Guild, Golden Globe and has as many as 10 Oscar nominations. We had the option of choosing the hindi version slumdog crorepati..but we decided to stick to the original english one.
We never found a hollywood production so bollywoodish. A typical masala story with some genius work on Screenplay,editing and direction. A simple scene like two children escaping and jumping on a train, would have just felt like a ususal scene in any bollywood movie but it felt different in this one. Going by my wife's words, it actually showed what the world wants to see about india, not a dreamworld created by Karan Johar :)
Another hint of genius was music and background score. A.R.Rahman is setting standards to scary heights now :). Dilli 6 is going to prove it again!!
Reuse of tracks like paper planes and aaj ki raat have been thoughtful. Aaj ki raat finally got its due i would say :)


I won't be surprised if this scores big on Oscars too!!

i20 - Test Drive

We finally got the the chance of test driving on this new set of 4 wheels.
We were anticipating a great experience and we were not a bit disappointed after the drive.
First of all, the driver's zone is very comfortable and spacious. Its so infectious that after just a 10 minute drive when i got back into my i10 it felt like a cramped dubba for a moment.
Now the handeling, very easy and smooth. The gearbox has improved quite a few notches in this version and gear change was almost effortless.
The navigator experience was also great if i go by my wife's words. She was very comfortable on the left front seat. She has also checked the driver's seat and am sure she would also enjoy driving this one.
I floored the engine for a brief duration and car was galloping in response. Fine bit of power i would say.
A U turn: no issues faced.
I also tried my right-hand steering style on it and i was as comfortable as i am in my i10. The steering wheel feels a bit less in radius, not sure about that though.
The suspensions and overall reaction to sharp bumps was quite good as the car sailed through smoothly.
All the little bits of navigation and cockpit items are stylish and sophisticated as per my preference.
This car is a sure shot blockbuster.

C.C.2.C

Yo nikkerrrrr
This is Akshay Kumar
Gyarah sauu assi
Chatta madan gopal
Paurathe wali gali
Lal Killa Chandani Chowk Delhi 6

Thuwade saamne le ke aaye
Ek Romanchak Gana
Sunnn wale nu ek sau ek rupay inaam

suno...

Gaur naal sunna

Kithe chalniye gobhi da pholl ban ke
Kudiye badami Oye bad kar oye hip hop
Tera pop chalun kanjhra


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Its gonna be real interesting!! :) A Warner Bros collaboration!!