Friday, January 31, 2014

Automobile Lovers ! your darlings are back at 12th Auto Expo.

Delhi is again in news for some commercial reasons. The 12th edition of the Auto Expo, jointly organized by CII, SIAM and ACMA, accredited by OICA and due to begin in the first week of February is expected to revive the auto industry and give a fillip to the Indian economy.

According to a CII statement, as many as 70 new vehicles will be unveiled, with 26 global unveilings of which 15 are cars.

The event will be attended by 1100 exhibitors in the motor show and about 55 exhibitors in the components show will display a staggering array of vehicles and components in much larger space and there will be a special theme pavilion to promote hybrid and electric mobility.

Vikram Kirloskar, President, SIAM, said that the last year was a very tough year for the auto industry on the whole with factors such as the slowdown in the economy, rising fuel costs, less disposable income and poor sentiment negatively affecting sales.

However, he said, the industry was optimistic and had been working very hard to produce better products to boost sales.

Stressing on the importance of the sector, he said the auto industry is the locomotive of growth for the Indian economy.

Addressing the gathering, Deep Kapuria, Past President, ACMA, said the auto components industry is recognized as a leading quality-oriented industry and that over the years, the value-add in components has risen.

On display at the Show will be over 500 plus new technologies and over 5000 products.

Describing the components sector as a "sunrise" sector, he said the sector has tremendous potential.
Describing it as a 'unique and special show', Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General CII, said that this is the first time that the show has been split into two - components and motor show -as the growth in the magnitude of the Show warranted it.

While the Components Show will take place from 6-9 February in Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, the Motor Show will take place from 7-11 February at Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR.

The expected footfalls in the Motor Show is about 1 lakh per day, and about 10,000 per day in the components show, which is primarily a B2B show.

For the complete loop of Auto Expo you can visit the official website of the Expo. If you also plan to visit the Expo, the details of ticket are available here

1936: Rolls Royce Phantom III replaces Phantom II

The Rolls-Royce Phantom III was introduced in 1936, it replaced the Phantom II and it was the only V12 Rolls-Royce until the 1998 introduction of the Silver Seraph. Although chassis production ceased in 1939, cars were still being bodied and delivered in 1940 and 1941. 

1936: 20/25 replaced by Rolls Royce 25/30

  • The Rolls-Royce 25/30 built between 1936 and 1938 is an updated version of the 20/25 (launched in 1929) with larger engine to provide more power, as often, over-large bodies had been fitted to the earlier model leading to complaints about its performance.
  • Only the chassis and mechanical parts were made by Rolls-Royce. The body was made and fitted by a coachbuilder selected by the owner. Some of the most famous coachbuilders who produced bodies for Rolls Royce cars are Park Ward, Thrupp & MaberlyMulliner and Hooper.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Notable Role (4/1000): Abhimanyu Singh (Gulaal)

Hailing from Patna (Bihar), Abhimanyu Singh made his debut in films with Aks (2001), directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. His first time major role was that of Rananjay Singh or Ransa in Gulaal (2009), directed by Anurag Kashyap, for which he won the 2010 Stardust Award for breakthrough performance. The fans of Gulaal movie would always give preference to the role of Ransa to that of Dukki Bana (role played by K K Menon). Ransa has been considered to be the perfect character of that movie and Abhimanyu seems to have done justice to that role.
Here are some scenes of Gulaal presenting Abhimanyu:

Introducing Ransa
Murder of Ransa.

Ransa against University election.
He also won praises for his role of Bukka Reddy in Rakta Charitra (2010), directed by Ram Gopal Varma. In his review in The Times of India, Nikhat Kazmi compared his performance to that of Heath Ledger in The Dark Knight (2008) which outshone the lead star. He is also the brother of Bollywood actor Chandrachur Singh.

Don 2: Touching International Benchmarks

People may not like me praising the 1st sequel of the 2006 remake of Don because they expect stunts and story in the movie suits only to the Hollywood hunks like Silvestor, Vin Diesel or Tom Cruise.
But wait guys. Why don't you check out the reviews of Don 2 on iMDB ? Barring the scene, wherein SRK appears at the party in the guise of Hritik, the whole movie is devoid of any other crap. Even his entry through the yacht was the best scene of the movie. 
However, there was one dialogue similar to that used in Mission: Impossible (when Don says to Samir in his first meeting at the stadium "kya ye wahi Sameer Ali hai jisne Tokyo Stock Exchange se dedh (1.5) million dollar chura ke benaami tareeke se Save Me Foundation to donate kiye the". The dialogue used in M:I when Ethan meets Luthar and other partner says "this does'nt sound like the Luthar Stickel I have heard of..."). Some viewers say that this movie is at the standard of the Hollywood action flicks. Songs were not so good as compared to its prequel. But, if you get a good print of this movie, you should go though it and appreciate the hard work of Farhan Akhtar.

Tuesday, January 28, 2014

K K's Best: (Hindi Songs)

2014
"Soniye" Heartless
"Tune Maari Entriyaan" Gunday
"Tere Bin Ho Na Sakega Gujara" Paranthe Wali Gali
"Meri Maa" Yaariyan (2014 film)
"Meri Maa - Reprise"
2013
"Apna Bombay Talkies" Bombay Talkies
"Tumsa Nahin Koi" Luv U Soniyo
"Piya Aaye Na" Aashiqui 2
"Kaise Bataun" 3G
"Falsafa" Bloody Isshq
"Ajab Hai Ye Zindagi"
"Mat Aazma Re" Murder 3
"Party On My Mind" Race 2
"Tujh Sang Lagi" Special Chabbis
2012
"Pad Gaye" Akaash Vani
"Jaavedaan Hai" 1920: Evil Returns
"Arey Arey Arey" Makkhi
"Rafta Rafta" Raaz 3
"Ishq main tere bina" Shirin Farhad Ki Toh Nikal Padi
"Kaafir Andhere"
"Lapata" Ek Tha Tiger
"Abhi Abhi(duet)" Jism 2
"Abhi Abhi"
"Tum Kahaan Ho" Qasam Se Qasam Se
"Tujhe Sochta Hoon" Jannat 2
"Jannatein Kahaan"
"Chalte Jaana Hai" Life Camera Action
"Meri Kahaani" Kahaani
2011
"Barham Hai Hum" Lanka
"Mujhko Pehchaan Lo" Don 2
"Mujhko Pehchaan Lo (Remix)"
"Ishq Hothon Se" Jo Hum Chahein
"Abhi Abhi"
"Ajab Hulchal Si" Loot
"Make Some Noise For The Desi Boyz" Desi Boyz
"Tere Naam Se" Ye Stupid Pyar
"Tere Naam Se (Remix)"
"Yaadon Ki Album Mein" My Friend Pinto
"Khwaabon Khwaabon" Force
"Chaand Taare" I Am Kalam
"Mere Brother Ki Dulhan" Mere Brother Ki Dulhan
"Antenna (Reloaded – SRK Mix)" Always Kabhi Kabhi
"Bas Teri Yaad" Link Road
"Manasantha"
"Life Sahi Hai" Pyar Ka Punchnama
"Humko Pyaar Hua" Ready
"Bojhal Se" I Am
"Issi Baat Pe"
"Tum Ho Mera Pyaar" Haunted
"Kaun Hai Ajnabi" Game
"O' Mama" 7 Khoon Maaf
"O' Mama (Acoustic)"
Sun Zara Mumbai Mast Kallander
Sun Zara – Remix
Sun Zara – Reprise
Tu Hi Tu Hai Ramayana: The Epic
Sunlena Sunlena Rama: The Saviour
Go Go Go Golmaal Golmaal 3
Guzaarish Hai Guzaarish
Jaane Kiske Khwaab
Daayein Baayein
Tuhi Mere Hum Navaa Knock Out
Chahoon Tujhe Mallika
Tujhi Mein Crook
Tujhi Mein – Reprise
Mere Bina – Unplugged
Tere Bin Bandish
Luk Chhup Jana Action Replayy
Poochta Hai Mann Ye Mera Red Alert: The War Within
I Am In Love Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
Barha Dil Mein Mr. Singh / Mrs. Mehta
Sajde Khatta Meetha
Khuda Mere Khuda Krantiveer: The Revolution
Hoshare Darling
Ayaashi Badmaash Company
Zindagi Do Pal Ki Kites
Dil Kyun Yeh Mera
Sahi Bola Muskurake Dekh Zara
Barbadiyan Swaha
Dekho Raste Mein Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Ab Ye Kaafila Lahore
Yaadein Click
Jaane Ye Kya Hua Karthik Calling Karthik
2009
"Main Tera Dhadkan Teri" Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
Main Tera Dhadkan Teri(remix)
Haan Main Jitni Martaba All the Best: Fun Begins
Dil Ibaadat Tum Mile
Dil Ibadat – Rock
O Meri Jaan
Mere Naal Do Knot Disturb
Yaadein Fox
Discowale Khisko Dil Bole Hadippa!
Discowale Khisko (Remix)
Rahasyamayi Puthiya Mukham
Waiting For You Oy!
Teri Yaadein Runway
Teri Yaadein (Remix)
Aaya Re Jashnn
Nazrein Karam
Nazrein Karam (Kilogram-Mix)
Main Kya Hoon Love Aaj Kal
Kambakkht Ishq Kambakkht Ishq
Kambakht Ishq(Remix)
Gulon Mein(Upbeat Version) Sikandar
What's up 99
What's up Grooving Blues
Chand Zameen Pe 42 km
O Jaana Raaz – The Mystery Continues
Kaisa Ye Raaz Hai
O Jaana (Dance With Me Mix)
Hai Junoon New York
Hai Junoon (remix)
Marjaani (Kilogram's Balkan Mix) Billu
Ae Aa O
Ae Aa O (Remix)
2008
Mere Khuda Sorry Bhai!
Sorry Bhai
Jalte Hai (Version 2)
Mere Khuda (Remix)
Chu Le Na Roadside Romeo
Aasmaan Aasmaan
Oya Oya Horn OK Pleassss
Golmaal Golmaal Returns
Golmaal (Remix)
Sitaram Sitaram Welcome to Sajjanpur
Sitaram Sitaram (Remix)
Bheeni Bheeni Mehki Mehki
My Heart Is Beating Jalsa
Aksar Hijack
Koi Na Jaane
Aksar (Remix)
Jaane Kya C Kkompany
Tu Salaamat Mukhbiir
Khuda Jaane Bachna Ae Haseeno
Khuda Jaane (Revisited)
Tu Mujhe Soch Kabhi Zindagi Tere Naam
Aa Gaya Hun Love Story 2050
Mein Meelon Ka Jaisa Tha Fasla (Happy Version)
Meelon Ka Jaisa Tha Fasla (Sad Version)
Lagdaa Naa Lagdaa Bhram
Tooti Phooti De Taali
Paake Tujhe Khushboo
Bolo Bolo Ramchandra Ki Jai Dashavatar
Asha 'Song Of Hope' Solo Song (No Album)
Dekho Nashe Mein Race
Mumbai Nagariya Sirf
College Ki Sathi Melody Maker
Hello Doctor
Haan Tu Hai Jannat
Zara Sa
Zara Sa (Power Ballad)
Aasmaan Ke Humsafar
Dekho Na
Yeh Kahan Mil Gaye Hum
Rain Bhai [Maajhi]
Masti
Humsafar
Deewana Hai Mera Dil
Cineraria
Tum Mile My Name Is Anthony Gonsalves
Allah Beli
2007
Duniya Ne Dil Toda Showbiz
Mere Falak Ka Tu Hi Sitara
Mere Falak Ka Tu Hi Sitara (Unplugged)
Tu Mujhse Jab Se Mila Hai
Tu Mujhse Jab Se Mila Hai (Remix)
Dus Dus Kahaniyaan
Bin Tum
O Mahiya
Ajab Si Om Shanti Om
Jhoom Barabar Jhoom Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Labon Ko Bhool Bhulaiyaa
Labon Ko Remix
Sajda
Sajda Remix
Allah Hafiz
Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar MP3 – Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar
Mera Pehla Pehla Pyaar (MP3-Remix)
Alvida Life in a... Metro
O Meri Jaan
Anjana Dhokha
Kab Tujhe
Beete Lamhein The Train : Some lines should never be crossed
Teri Tamanna
Beete Lamhein — Lounge Mix
Ek Hockey Doongi Rakh Ke Chak De India
Jaane Kaise Raqeeb
Hum Tum Hum Tum Life Mein Kabhie Kabhiee
Ab To Forever Ta Ra Rum Pum
Kool Baby Kool Mr. Khulji
2006
Kannu Ninnadu Madana
Afreen Bhagam Bhag
Banjar Revisited Kabul Express
Bheege Naina Game
Ek pal ne Hattrick
Mehbooba Jackpot — The Money Game
Go Go Go Adigo Sainikudu
Touch Me Dhoom 2
Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai Woh Lamhe
Kya Mujhe Pyaar Hai (Remix)
Veluthunna Boss, I Love You
Anaganaga
Andagadu Muttukunte
Kachchi Sadak Kachchi Sadak
Bas ek Pal Bas Ek Pal
Dheemey Dheemey
Zindagi Hosh Mein
Ashq bhi
Hai Ishq Yeh Kya
Dil Se Mile Dil Naksha
I Love You For What You Are Aap Ki Khatir
Ishq Ne Tere Ahista Ahista
Tanha Tere Bagair
No Way No Way Anthony Kaun Hai?
O Sanam The Killer
Teri Yadoon Mein
Golmaal Golmaal: Fun Unlimited
Oka Chinni navve Ashok
Ghoomar Chup Chup Ke
Chori Hai Aparichit
Ek Pal Ke Liye Ankahee
Badi Dilchaspi Hai 36 China Town
Tu Hi Meri Shab Hai Gangster
Fanah Humko Deewana Kar Gaye
Ek Nazar Mein Bhi Taxi No. 9211
Yeh Khuda Fight Club – Members Only
Soniye Aksar
Jiska Mujhe Intezaar Jawani Diwani: A Youthful Joyride
2005
Andang Kaka Anniyan
Inte Inthinte Balu ABCDEFG
Soni Re Anjaane — The Unknown
Fitna Dil Shikhar
Dheere Dheere Shikhar
Tere Yaad Yaad Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!
Neal N Nikki Neal 'n' Nikki
Soniye Ek Ajnabee
Chand Ki Roshni Se Home Delivery
Dil Samundar Garam Masala
Halki Halki U, Bomsi N Me
Dhuaan Sauda — The Deal
Zahreeli Raatein Chocolate
Dilnashin Dilnashin Aashiq Banaya Aapne
Dil Paagal Hai No Entry
Ishq Mein No Entry
Aashaayein Iqbal
Mutthi Mein Aasmaan
Aashayein (Slow)
Avunu Nijam Athadu
Dus
Nazar Nazar Nazar
Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Kyaa Kool Hai Hum
Aila Re Mumbai Xpress
Bander Ki Dug Dugi
Le Chale My Brother…Nikhil
Aye Bekhabar Zeher
Seedhey Saae Dhang Se Socha Na Tha
Rabba Rabba Jurm
Kaash Yeh Pyar Na Hota Tezaab – The Acid of Love
Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav Padmashree Laloo Prasad Yadav
Dil Mein Hulchul Elaan
Guzar Na Jaye Rog
Maine Dil Se Kaha
Tere Is Jahan Mein
2004
O Makhna Ve Dil Maange More
Feel My Love Arya
Chelisoku Malliswari
Love Hoya Aabra Ka Daabra
Sher Agar A Jaye Alibaba Aur 40 Chor
Door Se Paas Musafir
Yeh Dil Tumpe Aa Gaya Aitraaz
Aakhon Aankhon Mein Shukriya: Till Death Do Us Apart
Ninaithu Ninaithu Parthen 7G Rainbow Colony
Appadi Podu Ghilli
Le Chale Popcorn Khao! Mast Ho Jao
Dhak Dhak King of Bollywood
Go Balle Balle Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa
Cheliya Cheliya Gharshana
Rakht Rakht
Shikdum (The Bedroom Mix) Dhoom
Oh Lala Re Taarzan: The Wonder Car
Main Sada Hoon Asambhav
No Tension Thoda Tum Badlo Thoda Hum
Dekar Dil Uuf Kya Jaadoo Mohabbat Hai
Chale Jaise Hawayein Main Hoon Na
Gori Gori
Yeh Fizayein
Chand Mera Dil
Biwi Ka Belan Shaadi Ka Laddoo
Phir Se Khelenge Silence Please — The Dressing Room
Dil Ki Aahein Rudraksh
Lutf De Gayee Ishq Hai Tumse
2003
Hold Fun2Ssh
It's The Time To Disco Kal Ho Naa Ho
Ek Ajnabee Bas Yunhi
Tere Sang Ek Simple Zameen
Jeele Jeele Chupke Se
O jaana Tere Naam
Uljhano Ko De Diya Rules — Pyaar Kya Superhit Formula
Uyirin Uyire Kaakha Kaakha
Kalyaanam Thaan Kattikittu Saamy
Tadak Tadak Kyon?
Sun Le Saara Jahaan
Aise Koi Jaata Hai
Soorat Pe Teri Pyaar Aave Footpath
Bhadka De (duet) Oops?
Bhadka De
Kabhi Khushboo Saaya
Chali Aayee Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon
Sanjana I love You
O Ajnabi
Ladka Yeh Kehta Hai
Jo Gaya Woh Gaya Jhankaar Beats
Tu Aashiqui Hai
Jab Kabhi Chand Na Ho
Humein Tumse Pyaar Kitna
Jaaneman Khwaish
Aisa Hi Bada Hua Hua Stumped
Humko Toh Hai Poora Yakeen (Remix)
Beimaan Mohabbat Ek Aur Ek Gyarah
Dil Main Kuch Ho Raha Hai Freaky Chakra
I Wanna Take You Indian Babu
Hai Re Hai Re Khushi
Aisa Kyun Hota Hai Kucch To Hai
Ding Dong
Paataku Praanam Vasu
Sportive Boys
Awaarapan Banjarapan Jism
Sex Is Good (Ode To Freud) Mumbai Matinee
2002
O Humdum Saathiya
I Am Very Sorry Nuvve Nuvve
Devude Digivachina Santhosham[disambiguation needed]
Deeri Deeri
Kash Ke Tujhse Milte Jeena Sirf Merre Liye
Deewangee Deewangee
Toofan Se Road
Dil Dhoondhe Soch
Jeena Kya Jeevan Se Haar Ke Om Jai Jagadish
Chhal Chhal
Dola Re Dola Devdas
Maar Daala
Bardaasht Humraaz
Yeh Kya Majboori Hai Kuch Tum Kahon Kuch Hum Kahein
Teri Zindagi Mein Pyar Hai Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Hum Dono Jaisa Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai
Meri Jaan Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
We Wish You A Great Life
Rulati Hain Mohabbatein Kitne Door Kitne Paas
Dil Pe Chaane Laga Kya Yehi Pyaar Hai
Naya Naya Filhaal...
2001
Miss Gill & Mr. Gill Style
Tere Liye (Sad) Tere Liye
Tumse Milkar Hua Hai Ehsaas Ehsaas — A Feeling
Dosto Naam Karna Hai Deewaanapan
Hum Deewane
Sach Keh Raha Hai Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein
Ye Mera Jaha Kushi
Mil Jaye Khazana Yeh Teraa Ghar Yeh Meraa Ghar
Jiyo Jiyo Lajja
Koi Kahein Dil Chahta Hai
Aye Dil Dil Ki Duniya Mein Yaadein
Aaja Gufaon Mein Aks
Banda Bindaas
Chota Sa Mann Hai Bas Itna Sa Khwaab Hai
Dhan Dhan Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega
Prema Prema Nuvvu Nenu
Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
Pyaar Re
Jhanak Jhanak Baaje Farz
2000
O Mere Rabba Dhai Akshar Prem Ke
Haule haule Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar
Sahiba Sahiba Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega
Jab Bhi Koi Haseena Hera Pheri
Yaaron Rockford / Pal
1999
Tadap Tadap Ke Iss Dil Se Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam
Kaipoche
Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi
Lakhon Deewane
Koi Toh Mujhe Baata De
1997
Jhooti Moothi Betaabi
Strawberry Kannae Minsara Kanavu
1996
Chhod Aaye Hum Maachis

Monday, January 27, 2014

FILMFARE AWARDS: FARHAN GRABS GOLD AT FILMFARE OLYMPICS


It was the prestigious moment for the Indian cinema industry that justified the sacrifice of Milkha Singh of Bollywood (played by Farhan Akhtar in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag). Not only this, BMB also clinched the maximum number of trophies at the 59th Idea Filmfare Awards 2013, which include- the best film, best actor for Farhan, the best director (for Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra), the best costume (by Dolly Ahluwalia), best production design (by Acropolis Design) and best lyrics (for Zinda, penned by Prasoon Joshi).  

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela brought Deepika Padukone the best actress trophy, while veteran Supriya Pathak was honoured for her supporting act in the movie.

The lifetime achievement award was given to veteran actress Tanuja for her outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.

Even if Lunchbox was not selected for Oscars, it was not disappointed at the award ceremony as the best actor in supporting role was bagged by Nawazuddin Siddiqui for the same, which also won the best debut director award for Ritesh Batra.

Southern star Dhanush won the best debut (male) award for Raanjhanaa and Vaani Kapoor walked away with the best debut (female) trophy for Shuddh Desi Romance.

The following is the list of winners at the Filmfare Awards 2014:

Best Actor: Farhan Akhtar - Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Best Actress: Deepika Padukone - Goliyon Ki Rasleela RamLeela
Best Director: Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra - Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Best Film: Bhaag Milkha Bhaag
Best Debut (Director): Ritesh Batra - The Lunchbox
Best Debut (Male): Dhanush - Raanjhanaa
Best Debut (Female): Vaani Kapoor - Shuddh Desi Romance
Best Film (Critics): Ritesh Batra - The Lunchbox
Best Actor (Critics): Rajkummar Rao - Shahid
Best Actress (Critics): Shilpa Shukla- BA Pass
Sony Trendsetter of the Year Award: Chennai Express
Best Screenplay: Chetan Bhagat, Abhishek Kapoor, Supratik Sen and Pubali Chaudhari (Kai Po Che)
Best Story: Subhash Kapoor - Jolly LLB
Best Actor in a Supporting Role: Nawazuddin Siddiqui - The Lunchbox
Best Actress in a Suporting Role: Supriya Pathak - Ram-Leela
Lifetime Achievement Award: Tanuja
Best Music Award: Jeet Ganguly, Mithoon and Ankit Tiwari - Aashiqui
Best Lyrics: Prasoon Joshi - Zinda (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)
Best Playback Singer (Male) - Arijit Singh, Tum hi ho (Aashiqui 2)
Best Playback Singer (Female) - Monali Thakur, Sawaar Loon (Lootera)
RD Burman Award: Sidharth Mahadevan
Best Choreogrpahy: Samir and Arsh Tanna - Lahu Muh Lag Gaya (Ram-leela)
Best VFX: Tata Elxis (Dhoom:3)
Best Background Score: Hitesh Sonik - Kai Po Che
Best Action: Thomas Struthers and Guru Bachchan - D Day
Best Cinematography: Kamaljit Negi - Madras Cafe
Best Editing: Aarif Sheikh - D-Day
Best Production Design - Acropolis Design (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)
Best Sound Design - Bishwadeep Chatterjee and Nihar Ranjan Samar (Madras Cafe)
Best Costume - Dolly Ahluwalia (Bhaag Milkha Bhaag)