Reliving the moment.

I am still out of words for the great achievement by Slumdog and especially the three great Indians, A R Rahman, Resul Pookuty and Gulzar. So I am expressing it through the following videos:

A R Rahman and Gulzar (Oscar for Jai Ho).





(Courtesy: Youtube).


Gulzar interview (Oscar shared with Rahman for Jai Ho).




Resul Pookuty (For best original sound mixing)

Nano - The people's car.

The cheapest car in the world, Tata Motor's 'Nano' will be launched around March this year. Initially it will be made available to select customers, until bulk production starts by 2010. It was initially priced at Rs. 1 Lakh but was increased to around Rs. 1.34 Lacs beacuse of the Singur controversy due to which production was stopped.

Tata Nano:

It was then shifted to Gujarat. Initially only around 3000 cars will be produced every month befire mass production starts. It is believed that the car has been driven to various pilgrimage centres. Two things evolve now. This car would be rather test-driven to the pilgrimages, some of whom are atop hills proving its worthiness, as well as blessings sought. I am eagerly waiting to get one soon. So, come soon Nano !!!

Slumdog sweeps- Rules Oscars.

Its really ruling the roost in the Oscars. As the academy award function is underway, I am deeply pleased that Slumdog Millionaire has bagged 8. A R Rahman, the Indian international music director has become the first Indian to win two Oscars in a ceremony held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles and watched by the world. He is also the fourth Indian ever to make to it. He has bagged for best original score and for the song "Jai Ho".

Resul Pookutty is yet another Indian to win for best sound mixing. Danny Boyle won for best director and Simon Beautulay, for best adapted screenplay.

Sean Penn and Kate Winslet won for best actor and actress (for a different movie). It's just now coming in that Slumdog has won the best picture award too. I am speechless.

Mylapore Teppam festival !

Mylapore, a centrally located area in Chennai in south India, is always abuzz with events. Especially the tank of the temple of lord Kapaleeswara witnessed a lustrous event recently, The Teppam festival.

It is held during the Tamil month of Thai. The teppam is a type of boat or a water floating body on which considerable amount of artwork is done. On it the lord is usually seated. It is usually open on te four sides for people to watch any festive proceedings. On the serene and calm waters of the Mylapore tank were carried the main lord, Kapaleeswara on 9th February and on the next two days lord Singaravelar. There was a huge crowd to witness the event. Thanks to the police regulation and patrol, the event went through peacefully.

Here are some photos of this grand event:

The Oscar rumour !

This is really shocking ! There is a rumour going around in the internet as a document containing the list of Oscar awardees. Even more surprising was that Slumdog has only been selected under two categories including the best director's award for Danny Boyle.

There is no award for A R Rahman according to the document !!!!

The Slumdog juggernaut !

It does continue as Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire yet again sweeps the Brit awards with selections in seven categories including the award for best picture. This comes after the success in golden globe and the BAFTAS.

So, what's next? Oscars? Let's see.

Magic of the Marina.

For those who don't know, this is a beach in Chennai, south India. This beach acts as a good short getaway for the Chennai junta. The cool breeze and the view of the sea is in itself a treat to watch and stress busting.

The Marina beach, Chennai, India:

Light house at the beach:

It is frequented by couples- both single and married. The best time to visit this is evening or night when you can see the beauty of it being lighted. The luxury and charm of strolling around the place and viewing the sea, eating bajjis, bhel puris or chat items are very common is unmatchable. Working individuals come here after hectic office schedule, spend an hour or two and forget office tensions.

Expressions of the sea:

Whilst there are better known beaches like those in Goa, Gokarna, Puri, Kovalam etc., for Chennaites at least, the Marina beach is an integral part of their lifestyle.

Nagesh.

I am deeply shocked and saddened after hearing the news of the passing away of south Indian actor, Nagesh. He has always been known as a legendary comedian. Several of his films are still known and remembered by his fans. To name a few, Kadalikka Neramillai, Thillana Mohanambal, Server Sundaram, Pattanathil Bootham have been super duper hits.

His death was deeply mourned by all from Kollywood (Tamil film industry).