Of Vice and Virtues

Wrath is considered one of the grave sins and when wrath is teamed with pride...thats a deadly combination.
And it can have consequences...like having to wake up an hour and a half earlier every day....meaning I friggin quit my job in a moment of intense anger and pride.

When I cooled down I realised what I had done. But too late. I couldn't believe what I did. I came out of that meeting seething with anger but composed from the outside. I came to my desk called xyz and said "Is that job that you offered to me two months ago still available" He said "Yes"
A week later I had another meeting with xyz, my boss sensed that I am about to take off, so I was given a "achievement award" what am I a kid, that here is a candy and be happy?

I convienetly forgot the certificate in the meeting room. Which my collegue bought to my desk.
We did the formalities for the other job --- interview, reference, and the stuff. I sent in my acceptance letter.
And on the 2nd gave my boss my resignation with 2 weeks notice 4 days this week and rest from my pending vacation from last year.

He was shocked and said, is there anything we can do to make you change your mind? More vacations, increase in salary?
I said no.
He asked what happened.
"A better opportunity presented itself"
"Vi think about it...if there is anything I can do to change your mind let me know."
Pride and integrity (I can't ditch xyz now!!!) made me say. "No, but I appreciate your words"

I had read something like this about scorpios (and thought what bull but no its true!)

Their sensitivity, together with a propensity for extreme likes and dislikes make them easily hurt, quick to detect insult or injury to themselves (often when none is intended) and easily aroused to ferocious anger. This may express itself in such destructive speech or action that they make lifelong enemies by their outspokenness, for they find it difficult not to be overly critical of anything or anyone to whom they take a dislike.

I don't want to be a scorpio anymore!

Happy new year!

Happy new year folks....2007 is here!!!

2006 Hits and Misses
Canada is home permanantely!
(Jan-April)Job A then Job B(April-) back to Job A (decided, not joined)
As always my faith came to my rescue
People notice "vi" even though I am as quite as ever
Take baby steps towards...next phase in life...I get anti wrinkle eye cream!!!
I realise my scorpio traits are deeper then I thought....I never forget and never forgive hahahaha...

Yo Yo Day

Highs Lows Highs Lows...thats what my life is. But so many highs and so many lows just since this moring (its not even 1 yet!) so last night nephew said "Mashi come earlier" so I said what the heck money comes and goes I am going home this saturday...looked up flight rates around 2K in additition to what I have already shelled out on the tickets (they are not refundable). So this morning I give him (travel agent) a call...Mez all exicted even told xyz when he called that I am going home this weekend....even called T (she is already in India!) that I am coming! Travel agent calls says no seats available and there is one for 1 jan thats like 3 K I am like can't afford it. exictment out the window! Now I have to tell T not coming :(

Had met xyz earlier this week. And he was hopeful about something. He called and said he might have good news...mez all exicted again and then an hour later he calls and the news is not that good...mez feeling really not so good. All this rollercoaster made me want to talk to someone so I dailed abc's number and darn he has his switched off...ok this day better end on a high because I am in no freakin mood to be low!

Song fit for the occasion? Zindagi kaisi hai peheli hai...kabhi ye haansey kabhi ye rulaey...

Count down!

Less then a month left for me to fly home!
My suitcase is packed and ready to go (already) I must say I am very excited. I have gone shopping every single day for the last month. Got my newphews a PSP and video games, books, toys, cloths (I have yet to get them chocolates!) Since one of them has never met me and the other was a baby they don't remember me so I have to make a good impression ;)

But I think I have bought the most amount of things for myself! not-my-type sleepwear (whats wrong with me?) and other fancy shmancy stuff (really what is wrong with me?) and Tons of cosmetics. There is more then necessary red in my wordrobe...

And I have such huge plans to see the Taj mahal, go to Vaishnu Devi, explore Delhi, eat yummy food. I can't wait! I am surprised at my own enthu :) so little time so much to do!

Blogger Friends - How we met!

When I started blogging about 1.5 years ago, I didn't know I would still be doing this after 1.5 years! (Wow, what wisdom! LOL) But looking back its been a fun ride...thanks to my "regulars" and this blog is dedicated to them :)

Alphabetically

Aria...was flower-fist-bestial-wail at Sulekha. Her blogs were very entertaining, and people's reaction to her blogs was almost equally entertaining;) Her writing is no ordinary writing and I always enjoyed her blogs...She kind of reminded me of Delhi because Delhi was mentioned off and on in her blogs. From what I know about her through her blogs she is really cool! She moved to blogspot and since we have kept in touch on blogs and once in a blue moon chats/emails

Ginko was Gi at Sulekha and he wrote these blogs about traveling in public transport in US, I could so identify with his blogs. Needless to say he is a major flirt...and always managed to tease me...but that has changed since he found the love of his life Aish...and now he is married :) I wish him and Aish a very happy married life! We keep in touch through im...And he never did send me the invite (you don't need the address for that GI, a virtual one would have been enough!)

Nandu...was gopeenandu at Sulekha. He had posted some light hearted comments on my blog over at sulekha and he was always very charming and the fact he had a snake as pet kind of made him stand out. Once he sent me an invite to the "group" @ Sulekha, since the email had his full name, curiosity got the better of me and I ended up googling him. Little did I know what a sneaky fellow (Joking Hon) he is -he found out that someone in Toronto visited his website and asked me if it was me...I said yes... Nandu is the first one among bloggers to see my pic abiet an old one ;) I just love Nandu's sense of humor. He evokes an image of being a chubby cheeked kid with a mischievous twinkle in his eyes.....and yes, he calls me "Didi".

Punds
I was familiar with punds from Suleka. But we didn't interact much there. I think it was beginning of this year that we began visiting each others blog regularly. What I particularly like about Punds is his sensitivity and the heart of gold. And also his short stories. And I must admit, his love for "her" is something I can relate to...

And of course there are the occasional visitors like Jeenu, Rays of Sun, Cheti, Parikarma, Priyamvada, Priya Sivan, Dev Kumar, Sumeet, Oz and most recently Tushar...

All of the bloggers are such interesting people...and its because of that that 1.5 years is going to continue to ...hmm don't know how many years!

I am still here!

Its been a while since I posted a blog! Wanted to post something on online blog pals, but punds had written a much better one on his blog so do go visit!so I will just write mundane stuff. Had my bd a few days ago (Thanks for all your emails/cards/comments and nandu's very sweet blog!) usually a time for thinking/introspection. Although I am not the best person, I think I am a pretty decent one. I tried to measure my "goodness" and "badness" and here are the results!

The good

Can't remember the last time I lied (Yeppy!)

Can't remember the last time I wished anyone bad (Yeppy!)

Can't remember intentionally hurting anyone
(And just so you know, I have a very sharp memory!)

The Bad

Haven't made any sort of donations this year!

Haven't gone to the temple as many times I would like to

Started drinking this year...Had 6 beers so far! LOL!

Bought some cloths that I had to hide the minute I got them ;)

Haven't called home as often as I should

Haven't done much for myself - in terms of exercise/yoga

The Ugly

Have seem my temper fly a couple of times this year!

Economy class...darn!

So I booked my flight to go to India. For about two weeks. (Did I mention I am stingy in spending my vacation time!). In those weeks there is so much I want to do - go to Vaisho Devi, see Taj mahal, explore Delhi, See other popular places in India, eat yummy food and spend time with my family, and the list is endless but overall have a great time...
The best part is the shopping. Half is already done...and still some left. Got a PSP for my nephews but now I think they are too young for it...but then Jiju can play :)

Now for the bad part 18 hours of flight - no refund, no change of dates! And a stop over in a country I have never been to.

I am excited. (I think :)

Khali dimak shaitan ka ghar!

Thinking about life in general. I must admit I have lived a very sheltered protected life. No ordinary life, thanks to my parents, I have always had all that I wanted except 1 thing. And it’s as if that one thing lacking sometimes stops me from appreciating all that I did get. And today, (kaam dhaam nahi hai…khali dimak shaitan ka ghar!) I doing what I usually do at the end of the year, that is, reflect on the year that has gone by. It’s a ritual, every 30 or 31 of dec I take out my journal and list all the things that I had thought of accomplishing in the beginning of the year and see if anything got accomplished. Its not even accomplishments but sometimes its just things I hope would happen.

So I remember last year I wanted some stability (financial/immigration/emotional). I wanted to be a stronger person. And the year began on a very promising note. Things were moving towards that direction. In the first week I got my permanent rez status. It was one huge sigh of relief. Then in end I got a full time permanent job.

Now the only thing left was someone to share it with. That was a bit un-usual. I in Feb or March, that happened, I found something else to depress myself about! That lasted for about 3 months. And after that I felt this empowering experience. After hitting rock bottom, I picked up the pieces, and acknowledged that certain things are not in my hands. And that was so liberating.
Things have only grown better since. Overall, this year has been the good. Now if I could only win the lotto! I mean, there is always scope for improvement right?

All in a day

#1 Majorly pissed!
So I had taken a half day off today...had an appointment with my doc. Since it was at mid morning, I took my own sweet time getting dressed and all. Red top and jewellery (Yeah to work, what was I thinking!)
I am on the escalator, when this guy steps up beside me and says "Hi" me being a friendly person smiled. "Are you Sri lankan" This was the millionth time I have been asked if I am "India/Srilankan/Bangladeshi/Pakistani/Guyanes/Trinadadian/Afgani and even Persian". I don't answer that question anymore!
The guy is a pervert...and I knew it. He boarded the same friggin bus that I had to go on. And take the seat right opposite me. All the team he kept asking the time, the next bus stop etc. I took out my ipod and closed my eyes. And imagined if I could give him one tight slap across the face! (Just so that you know, I have never as much as raised my hand on anyone!)
By now he had found another girl to bug...and and from the looks of it she was about to slap him.

#2 Whaaat!!!
I am in the waiting room of my doc (He is the awesomest guy in Toronto, No seriously he is a great guy, more like family friend (Dad's friend). So I am waiting and thinking, did I really need to see the doc, it was just a minor ulcer in my throat which had by now disappeared. He comes in shakes my hand, asks about Dad and then what bring me there. I tell him the issue. He looks and there is no trace of the said problem. "You've lost some weight beta" I smile. "I am trying doc"
I kind of feel silly now. During the examination, I mention that doc, things are finally falling into place and I don't want to take any chances.
He smiles.
Doc: "Can I ask you a personal question"
I am thinking, this guy knows every detail of my personal life what question can he ask.
Doc: "Have you kissed anyone in the last two weeks"
My brown face is now deep red.
Doc: "I asked because what you have is a related to that!"
He didn't wait for an answer. And told me there is nothing to worry about. Its not Cancer.
(Sigh of relief!)

We wish each other happy diwali and I contemplate taking a sick day...but there is so much work that the guilt got the better of me and I head to work.

#3 No not again!
Can you believe my luck that the pervert that I mentioned earlier is waiting on the bus stop for the same bus that I need to take!
"Hi" darn he even remembers me!
I hail a cab...to the nearest subway.

# 4 Seriously?
I get to work and my boss has a pile of work for me. "Can you get this done vi?"
Boss: "You had a docs appointment...everything ok?"
"Yup everything is fine"
A few (ok 2) collegues mention that I look nice today...(Thank you lancome!)
I am thinking, do I really look so bad the rest of the days. Come to think of it, it was the first time that I wore makeup (foundation/powder) to this workplace.
My collegues take a gibe, "oh come on you...you went to the doc? or somewhere else"

Had to put in an extra hour and a half to catch up on the work. Long day!

Ghar

My boss was going around and asking people when they plan to take their vacations. Its Oct and FI (Financial Institutions...ok banks!) are particular about taking vacation days off and stuff.
"I am not sure yet...most probably Jan"
"Ok can you tell me soon though..."

That kind of pushes me to book my flight to India. But whenever I think about actually going to India...I have strange feeling in my stomach...Its been ages 6 years since I went to India. And I am not sure if I want to go. Although I have promised people that I will come this year...but somehow I can't seem to convince myself to go...till a few years ago my excuse use to be...I am on student permit (no money!), then work permit (no time), then contract jobs (no vacation time)...now there is no issue...full time job, enough savings, 15 days vacation plus time in liu...but...still...I am scared of going to India...there is this unknown fear...I wonder what it stems from :-?

I guess there is nothing better then your own home....my home is here...in Toronto.

Another day

So this morning, was kind of feeling low (even though its a friday)...checked my mail...koi rutha hua hai hamse. But nothing.
At work its crazy busy, so we were pounding away. Then I just picked up the phone and dialed xyz's number...somehow T was not my first choice today.

xyz: "Yoo"
"Hi xyz, its vi" (*real name)
"Hi love...how are you, how have you been...missed ya"

vi: "Where are you?"
xyz: "Driving to work"
vi: "I will call you later then"
xyz: "No talk to me now...I want to hear how things are going with you"
vi: "Things are ok...just called to wish you happy thanksgiving...I miss you guys!"
xyz: "You want to come back to me?"
vi: "No, thats not why I called you"
xyz: "But would you come back to me, If I asked you too?"
vi: "You know, for you I would do anything"
xyz: "Even m--------" (the far of place that he works!)
vi: "just not m------"
xyz: "Are you happy?"
vi: "I am ok"
xyz: "Talk to me"
Its an open concept place so I can't really talk to him.
vi: "No, xyz I am happy..."
xyz: "Sure?"
vi: "Yes"
vi: "I just called to say hi to you"

Happy Durga Pooja!

So its that time of the year again, where I surprise myself yet again! Day 6 of fasting, and not only am I in a very cheerful mood but I am energetic! On a regular day if I happen to miss breakfast and lunch you can be pretty sure I am not the person you want to hang out with (I get cranky! I mean really!) but now its day 6 and nothing!!! (That banana seems to be working like spinach for popey!)

Saturday is durga astami...time to go to the temple and give gifts to girls. This is my favourite part of navraatri. I just love it when their eyes light up on seeing ziploc bags full of goodies - (lipgloss, candy, hairbands/ribbons, money and prashad-halva-kheer-puri-channa).
Last time I learned a valuable lesson. Girls sometimes have brothers, and when you see them look at you accusingly (no ziploc bags for them!) you feel bad. So this time, I decided to get a bag of chocolates and give it to them.

Jai mata di...you guys and gals have a rocking navraatri/durga pooja and dashara.

bright smile

One thing I absolutely hate is go to the dentist! But you can't avoid them too long can you? It was 9 months since my last visit so this was over due by 3 months...so last week I booked an appointment.
Every 6 months (give or take) its a ritual...I make an appointment to be tortured...The appointments are usually two weeks in advance. In those two weeks I brush extra vigorously, floss twice a day...

But thats not the only thing I hate about going to the dentist there are plenty

They are a rip off

They stuff things in your mouth that you almost throw up

You develop a headache for the next few days

You become sensitive to hot, cold, sweet, sour...you name it!

They want you to get a million things done

This time she asked me if I want a thorough examination
Me: "No just the cleaning please"
Her: "Its almost two year since your thorough exam"
Me: "Its ok"
Her: "We have this offer...if you go for the full exam you can get your teeth whitened for $99...otherwise it costs $499"
Me: "I thought my teeth are pretty white", I try to be funny!
Her: "We can all use a little brighter smile"
I gave it a thought...whiter teeth like tubelights hmm not bad...
She is a mind reader that one. "May be you would like to think about it"
I nod my head in agreement.
She smiles she has made the kill.

"Open your mouth..." There we go an hours torcher no less!

My gradma had perfect teeth till she died at the ripe old age of 75. She never went to the dentist not once!

Details: as promised!

So @ 5 PM on a sunday evening, I was sitted 5 rows from the stage. And exactly opposite KJ. I was silently cursing myself for being too much of a conformist (I like to think of it as "respect") for obeying the "no camera" rule!

The guy on stage announce, "Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan are in the house"
After his intro, Amitabh Bachchan rushes in, followed by SRK and KJ and the moderator Saketu Mehta.

Fav. moments:
#1
Autograph seekers approached AB the most, followed by SRK.
AB more then willingly obliged. He signed books and shook hands, and was just nice and approachable, despite his intimidating on screen personality.

#2
When a crazy white female, made a hue and cry of people taking pics (it was not allowed) she asked all of them how they felt. For a few seconds no one said anything, and then AB said, "Its ok. I don't mind". Then SRK nodded and so did KJ.
AB also said, we will give you the opportunity after the show as well and he stuck to his words.

#3
SKR, when he said he is thankful for the love he gets from his fans, some girls in the audience said we love you srk and he said, I love you too!

Srk, always waved/smiled at people who waved to him, or happen to make an eye contact.

#4
SRK said he is shy of women and doesn't like doing intimate scenes with them, AB quipped, "I am not shy" with a twinkle in his eyes!

#SRK on movies and popularity
Shahrukh khan said that its a job, "Like everyone else I have a job to go to and like other man I have to wear make up on my job!"

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Details....
On how they chose roles
Shah Rukh Khan
Recollected what kind of stupid stories people come up with:
That there was this guy who said he wanted to make a film called Bangadi- "It means
bangles or something" AB: "Rajasthani Bangles". The story was something on the lines of a woman is in love with SRK's character.

But SRK does not reciprocate her feelings, she commits suicide but now SRK is cursed. Whenever he tries to love a woman a bangles breaks on the wrist of the woman he is with!
Another one he mentioned was about this alien and dog story! When people laughed
SRK made a dig at hollywood. "If it were a hollywood movie, you guys would happly
accept an alien movie" The story was an Alien (SRK) comes to the earth and enters this dog (Alien or aatma???) and from then the dog is the hero, but he speaks in SRK's voice! SRK mentioned that he tried to get out of it by saying that he doesn't like working with dogs, too many retakes...but the scriptwriter was persistent and said that he will train puppies to play the role to perfection and also that it would only require SRK for 12 days.

So how he chooses roles is simple: "I choose films that start with K and directors
whose names begin with K" Looks at KJ. KJ is blushing!!
"I also choose films by friends like Adi Chopra...the bottom line is I choose movies with people I work well with...once is a while I take off beat roles like Pehali" Some people clapped. SRK said, thats about all the audience I got for pehali.
But essentially he only does big banners. because "they have a certain standard that can assured"


Amitabh Bachchan
He didn't really give a clear anwer to that...he talked about how his dad Harivansh Rai Bachchan use to watch all his movies and how he did not like some of the movies. Amitabh mentioned that the stories are bad because we don't read enough that hindi literature seems to be dying...and he was very concerened about it. He said he hated it when scripts were delivered to him in roman script as apposed to devnagri script.

Karan johar said that he chose stories that he could identify with, that he felt strongly about. In KANK, it was what he had observed.

On what is the fav movie/scene/song of the other:SRK Started off...saying that he loves all of AB's movies but the dialog from dewar "Aaj Khush tu bahut hogey tum" in the temple. is amongst his most fav. In songs he loves the funny ones likes My name is anthony gonzolvas, and don't worry be happy.
He also liked Ab's scene in Khakhi where AB has a fight with the subinspecter in the police station.
And all of Black at which there was a huge round of applause for AB. And someone put up, "Sexy Sam" banner and AB smiled and told that person to hold it up high!

SRK finished by saying that there are so many fav. moments from AB that he can go on till tomarrow and still not be done. But lets talk about me now, I would like to hear AB's views on me.

AB on SRK
He praised SRK as an actor. And said among his fav. is SRK's role in swades. And he mentioned a few others but diverted to KANK (Smart eh?) And how SRK had the most challenging role and what a clever...intelligent performance SRK gave. He also said that SRK's role was the only one that could not redeem itself.

KJ said that he considers himself incapable of judging people like AB and SRK. He mentioned that growing up, he was in awe of AB. that he was awed to the limit of being petrified of him.
He said before AB came to shoot for Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gam. First day of shoot was the song shava shava...KJ was so nervous how is he ever going to tell AB what to do, he didn't eat for days and on the day of the shoot he passed out in the makeup room, when he came to be, AB was holding his hand and said "don't worry, I can manage to dance well"

P.S. this could have been written properly :(

Some not so good quality pics (taken from cell phone!) are here!

More details:

On being asked about Abhishek Bachchan
AB said that like every parent he was hopes and dreams for Abhishek. He acknowledges that JP Dutta gave him a role in Refugee because he is my son but it is after all a business and if Abhishek was no good he wouldn't have gotten so many movies.

AB On being asked about politics
AB said that he should not have entered politics because "I did not know the job". And that it was wrong of him to ask his fans to love him for his political views. He narrated an incident that after becoming an MP he was asked to campaign for the congress party in Assam and how accidently his helicopter landed in the oppositions camp...and the security hurried them to go back but this youth from the opposition supporter gave his a note saying, "you are making it difficult for us. We like you as an actor but you we shouldn't have to show our love through votes"

AB On why he chose to do a role in KANK
When Karan asks me to do a role I don't say no. He is family. Anyways, Jaya read the script first and told me not to do the role but then she had said the same about KBC!


Karan Johar on why SRK is a regular in his movies
In DDLJ KJ was helping Adi Chopra...and recalled that he (KJ) was so nervous that he told Adi that I will take care of costumes. When SRK came KJ handed him a sweater SRK simply took it and wore it no fuss no nothing. Acc. to KJ its SRK's niceness....
During the same time in Switzerland, during a rainy cold day SRK, Kajol and KJ were missing home and just chatting when SRK said that if you ever make a movie I will do it and Kajol also said the same thing. He did not take them seriously then but after coming back to mumbai SRK urged him to make the movie he wants to make!
That SRK is an excellent actor so it makes KJ's job easier and that he is nice to work with!

SRK on being a muslim in India.
SRK mentioned that people often say that SRK, salman khan, amir khan, saif ali khan don't know what its like to be an ordinary muslim in India but that is not the case, before entering movies, "when SRK was just SRK and not the actor SRK growing up in Delhi I never felt any different my parents brought us and gave us secular values. I proud to be an Indian and I am proud of India as a secular nation."
He also mentioned that for him India was not just the physical boundary defined region but he considered Pakistan and Bangladesh's to be "us"!

KJ on why KANK was set in NY and not India
KJ replied that it was easier and more acceptable to have an affair in NY (vi says what bull!!!). That in India you are always being watched, some aunty or uncle is bound to see you with another women.

KJ on universality of indian cinema
That it is clean wholesome entertainment (again vi says what bull!)

One for the book! Amitabh Bachchan and SRK

Thanks to the two D's in my life...I had the best day today.
D#1 got me the tickets to this talk with the stars...I always wanted to see Amitabh...he was wearing a black/grey coat and Jeans with runners...and I think he was wearing a wig...I could be wrong here...and he had red highlights in his hair. He was very charming and has an excellent sense of humor...more on that tomarrow!

SRK was wearking a black shirt showing a lot of skin, black jacket white shoes. Surprisingly he was very charming. He was really cool...and so down to earth and had some very funny moments...more on that tomarrow!

Karan johar who was sitting right in front of me (ok 5 rows away LOL) was a khakhi jacket and jeans...

I got a bit carried away...because I seemed to initiate all AB related claps ;) so when they left he did wave a good bye towards me!!!!

Tomarrow I will post on the whole thing...and pics too! For now I am starving!

Oh and D#2...hmmm....more on him later ;)

Food or the lack of it

Last week I had things which are sorry excuses for lunch...
Tuesday - coffee and kitkat,
Wednesday - crackers and grapes
Thursday - salt and vineger chips with fruit punch
Friday - roasted almonds with peach and apple with chat masala
No I am not on some weird diet just that the last time I went to the sub place...the person that was making it sneezed and didn't even wash her hads...suffice to say I tossed that sub in the trash can on my way back to my office...
There are other places but I just can't seem to bring myself to eating from outside any more...and I just don't have the time or inclination to make or pack lunch...

Can't wait to go home this time (Jan 2007)and gorge on food...shoot there goes my "lose 15 pounds" resolution :(

Am I?

Today someone said: "Bahut shararati ho...lagti nahi ho...lekin ho"

No one has ever said that to me. I mean most of the time I really have to make an effort to chill! (xyz use to give me that assignment...chill with me!)

But I guess some people bring out a different side of you. For example there are people who bring out your protective, possesive side... or even same person can bring out different feelings at different time...
There are other people who bring out the funny side of you because they laugh at your lousiest jokes and that encourages you to better yourself for their sake.

Coming back to the first q...do i look shararti to you??

D'uh!!!!!!

2-in-one-blog!
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Two blunders in less then four minutes!
I called oz's radio blog last night...It was around 12.15 my time. I had just finished doing my janamastami pooja...and was kind of groggy.

First called oz by his real name!
And then the a bigger blunder :P giving my name not "vi" but real name!!!

Forgot to greet the co-host...Hi Sumeet! (late but still :P)

Listened to the recording now and my voice sounds so weak...lol thats because hadn't had anything to eat the whole day!

Sorry ozzie...first time calling into a talk show...I guess its one of those "Live and Learn" experiences!

Oh btw, I really don't have an opinion on Ms. Basu.

But it was nice talking to Oz!
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It occured to me that the people with the most "achievers" certificates are single people in their mid 30s to mid 40s. Kind of scary...I mean they hardly take sick days, work late hours, and I doubt if they are any better paid then the rest of us...

Mukesh..can sing romantic numbers too...

I don't know why I always end up with Rafi admirers (I am one of them) but when they start undermining Mukhes...I have to do something!

1. dheere dheere bol koi sun na le
2. ek mazil rahi do phir pyar na kaise ho
3. hum tu tere aashiq hain sadiyon purane
4. Chaal Sanyasi Mandir mein
5. jo hum tu chori se bandhe ik doori se
6. jo tumko ho pasand vahi baat
7. tere hoton ke do phool pyaare pyare
8. mehboob mere mehboob mere tu hai tu
9. mera pyar bhi tu hai ye bahar bhi tu hai
10. saath ho tum aur raat jawan
11. tauba ye matwali chhal
12. jis gali mene tera ghar na ho sajna
13. Ek baar agar tum kahdo
14. Mene Tere liye hi saat raang
15. nain tumhare majadaar
16. naina hai jaado bhare oh gouri
17. ni baliye rooth a bahar ki
18. bali umar bhajan karon kaise
19. vo chand khila vo tare hanse
20. har dil jo pyar karega vo gana gaye ga
21. Meri tammanaon ki taqdeer tum savar do (My absolute Fav)
    

What people say....when in love...

And what unromantics say :)
"The sound of your voice is music to my ears"...I hope you will remember that a few years from now when I shout at our kids, or yell at you for forgetting to get the specific brand of Shampoo I wanted!

"I will love you till eternity"...40 or so years will do hon
"I will love you and only you"...what about my family? your family, our family?
"Do you love me"...you mean since the last minute when you asked me?
"Mere raaton ki neend udadi tumne"...how come your eyes are twinkling michevously?
"I can't live without you"...I am not o2/h2o/food you know!