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Smashana Kurukshetra

2010-01-10T00:35:00.000-08:00

Smashana Kurukshetra, an epic play written by Karnataka's most famous poet - Kuvempu. The play directed by Maltesh Badiger.
Kuvempu's poems, stories used to be my Kannada literature lessons during School and each of his lessons had a moral. I'm not well versed knowing his plays and poems; and this is making me nervous to write a review about a play written by The Rashtrakavi himself. So, dear readers bear with me and spare me if I'm found guilty of posting a bad article.

It all started when a friend of mine, gave me a call inviting me to be an audience member for a drama that was going to be staged at Ravindra Kalakshetra, Bangalore. Initially hesitated because plays and me never bonded. I loved watching movies on screen and quite frankly, I considered live performers a bit lame but would appreciate them(performers, crew members) for their effort. But eventually, I had to say a yes because being an actor was a passion of mine when I was young. And I still have a few traces of my childhood passions left in me. There is no better opportunity to watch actors perform live to get inspired. And so, I made it a high priority about the event. I made sure to keep away with my busy schedule of sitting in front of my darling computer; and make it a point to be there on time.

The grey building was huge located right at the center of the city. I sighed with relief after looking at the huge red board that said Ravindra Kalakshetra in huge yellow colored Kannada and English fonts. I climbed the steps to get in and thought I got into a Museum. There were posters and articles about Kuvempu pasted on walls; and finally saw the doors that lead me into a whole new world. I was surprised realizing that the entry was free of charges; and I paid a minimum of 100 bucks to watch an already recorded, hyped, visually manipulated film. I felt, I needed to pay at least 200 bucks to support the lively hood of actors and the stage setters.

Wondering if I could get a seat, I hurried in to find an empty hall. A pity sight actually. A Kannada play staged to play in 3o minutes had no audience to entertain. I glanced all over the auditorium and the first thing I saw was a rectangular horizontal board, at the centre of the stage, which had Kuvemp’s picture on it. Front of it were 5 seats right in front of it for important dignitaries to rest as each one of them had to speak about the prologue of the play and also about Kuvempu. Finally after moments of restless wait and yawns, an old man walked to the mike and gave a formal speech in Kannada. He spoke which such fluency that I, who always spoke recklessly using slangs, couldn’t decipher his words. I got the hang of it gradually and I must tell you, his dialect of speaking was next to perfection. He spoke each word with indebt meaning in them, like a bunch of unknown dictionary words put together. And so, it went on to the speech sessions. But the pitiful situation struck again. Few of the VIPs who were invited, hadn’t yet arrived.

The mike went on to Mr. Narayan, who was a Gandhian and also a strong patriot. He was old and pretty much a serious person who seemed to dislike humor. He started off with a sarcastic slap to those VIPs who were absent, welcoming their absence and hopes for them to come soon by setting aside their busy schedules. His speech was an impressive one as he showered some wisdom about Dramas and its importance in a city filled with multiplexes, malls and cinema-theatres. He concluded with kind words of thanking each and every one of the audience and finishing his final line saying Jai Kuvempu, Jai Karnataka.

Later Ram Mohan gave a speech regarding the efforts and struggle put forth by the actors and crew to stage a show. A few prize distributions by the dignitaries happened later.

Show shuru.

10 minutes passed after the scheduled time – 6.30 pm. The lights went off, after few crew men moved the props that were on stage for the dignitaries. Lights dimmed soon after that. The dark room overwhelmed me as I got excited to witness something new on a large scale. And finally the seats started to fill in; I guess few people disliked speeches. A bell rang exciting me even more. I looked hard towards the dark stage, looking for shadows at least to to find out what was going on. The bell rang for the second time and I prepared myself by putting the phone on silent and leaned back to a comfortable position. The bell rang again for the third time and my eyes grew wide open in reflex.

The show finally began with drums beats ascending from low to a high pitch and I could relate them to the beat of my heart. A man stepped onto a prop, the audience cheered the start with claps. It was like Rajnikanth had come on stage. A man with dhotis and a linen curling around his torso, screamed with pain explaining his grief on a battle field.

Well here is the concept. Smashana meaning a Hindu Graveyard; and Kurukshetra, was where the Battle of Mahabharata took place.

The show went on to different phases of scenes, portraying different characters and Gods of the epic Mahabharata; showing their grievances and condolences to the lives that were brutally lost due to the clash between the Pandavas and the Kauravas. The actors got so involved into the characters that they looked like they threw their soul out to fill in the soul of the characters they played. The mood and the ambience of each scene were taken care of by the sounds men, who were of two sitting on the corner of stage with drums and mikes to sing chants accordingly. The multi colored lighting also helped by giving the act the feel it needed for a scene. The staging went well as well as the actors were highlighted by being placed on the limelight at the right time. Most of the actors, like my friend, had to play multiple roles. It would have been a tough time for them to change their costume and their make-up then and again; and be back for the next scene on time.

One such act that I enjoyed watching was that of Manu, who played the role of Dhuryodhana. An act of versatile anger, played beautifully with no flaws at all. The audience got more involved into the show as he banged his fists onto a miniature platform set as a prop. His modulated his voice with every word emphasizing the depth of his emotions. And my friend Ajay played the role of Arjuna, a warrior prince and also a brother of the Pandava clan. His acting was acting was good enough to play the role of an important icon of the Mahabharata. He too like the rest did multi roles and the only way to spot him amongst other costumed co-actors was by listening to the dialogues. His voice was familiar to a famous Kannada actor.

The staging was like any other bollywood film sets. It looked dry and sleazy but was enough to mention the description of each scene.

I have to admit, it got boring at times. I still remember yawning and looking elsewhere a few times. Maybe it was because, I couldn’t follow an act or maybe because it was too much for a first time drama show. But either ways, it didn’t entertain me like the movies did. But it did give me a strong inspiration for anim-acting which is an acting exercise and a part of my study curriculum.

Well, above all I liked the moral. It has philosophies and situations that one should think about. Plays like these, can keep Kuvempu’s legacy alive and also help us to stick to our morals.

In the end, people barged out to leave after a small session of applause when the light filled the auditorium. I had to leave too; I was late already and hoped to get a good empty, un-crowded bus back home. But I stayed back for a few more minutes to wave a bye to my friend. I got to see a few actors up close. They were busy being appreciated. It was like a mini-movie premier where family and friends clicked pictures of them and greeted them with appreciations on their performance. They deserved it. Given a chance, they would change the fate of our film industry. They were just brilliant.

Wires, Birds & Buildings

2009-12-26T08:22:00.000-08:00

Wires across one electric pole to another just a few yards away; Birds that you can spot on every nuke and corner of a building; and Buildings that were colored bright but faded away due to time.

Well these are the three main elements that I personally liked when I ventured into ... Well, wouldn't want to mention the name of the locality cause this post may seem like an offence to the readers residing in those areas but if you are a Bangalorean, you just might guess the place soon after reading just a few lines.

"The place" is more like a town busy with people who are busy selling most of the times, unlike most parts of Urban Bangalorean Civilizations where Fun and Work go hand in hand, naming a few - Kormangala, Jayanagar, Brigade road and surrounding areas and many more Urban hot-spots to boast about.

What I saw, wished not to see rather was - Garbage dumped around cement made - waste disposal barrel which was supposed to be the actual target for dumping; Small stalls on wheels which served food & people fed on those oily things with confidence like it was the best hygienic food in town. The Shops were filled with different kinds of people. I bet if you stayed there for a day you would meet people from all over India! and the shop keepers - more or less like cunning foxes which turned into selfish humans by the day, trying to out wit customers by marketing their fake brands that looked like brands of Nike, Reebok etc which super-stars endorsed on TV. The shops were like go-downs and a showroom put together, like a factory outlet; they were small rooms with glass showcases to show off their version of international brands. Footpaths too had colonies of miniature shops, transforming a public property into "use the road if you want to walk!"(that was the reply that slapped me when I claimed for some walking space). Forced to walk on roads, I had to dodge on coming and traffic as some two wheelers tried using little space on road that people used instead of footpaths. Almost witnessed a murder, when one aggressive rider screamed abuses on an other aggressive rider's mother. Bus drivers rode their huge six wheelers like how an irritated auto driver would try go around the city like they own the roads. I got screamed at by a bus conductor for saving my own life from the clutches of an accelerating bus and I wished for an "are you alright?" from the conductor who pointed his palm at me in aggression as the bus sped away. That place was never kind, of course people would give you a smile but that was only if you would do something favoring them or when you buy something from a shop by giving them big bucks. I personally missed out on my friendly locality where people would be people and not like someone from the enemy nation. I wouldn't blame anyone there for their way of living life. Life there is very hard, and hard life makes hard people and that might make a person hailing from the big city life feel uncomfortable.

But like always there is a brighter side for everything.
This place had a certain ambiance that had lost its charm due to a reason being people who revolved around money and money which lead to the negative aspect of people's attitude - jealousy, wickedness. Or maybe even other reason, I ve no answer. But, the buildings made me wish for a camera to snap and frame. They looked beautiful and stood tall after ages. They weren't clean and neither did they have bright colors. They looked dull with colors fading away, plus narrow cracks that looked like veins and also could be an easy habitat for termites; and also with posters of leaders who might have promised a better environment. I really felt an awe. But they stood tall in spite of all, bearing the burden of heavy goods and of course the shop keepers who could have shown a little concern by doing some renovations.
The electric cables were an other such sight that i wanted to capture. They were just lines from one pole to an other. They too like buildings stood still, but could notice a few wires swing a little as the wind blew against them. In contrast with buildings, they looked awesome. They were like grids or lines on note books waiting to be written upon, of course imaginary thoughts. I wondered where a line would connect to, but each were connected to many sub lines eventually forming a complicated network of wires delivering constant energy source. The poles that connected them looked like crosses bearing the burden of the strand energy carriers.
And to top it all, the birds lived a life of freedom. They were in their own little world keeping a minimum of 20 feet away from human society on land. They comfortably made use of the props around them to make a living. In one way they were like Indians who typically could adjust and adapt almost anywhere money can be made. I guess these birds were sitting all day and laughing at us humans who could do anything for money and care a little for humanity. They could fly anywhere they wanted to. The sky was their play ground. It was just beautiful to see them flock together in groups and explore the free world which cost them no money.

Why watch hollywood spoofs when Indian Film Industry is making parodies remaking Western Classics!

2009-12-23T11:38:00.000-08:00

BRIDE WARS all over again! Producer Shrishti has officially acquired the remake rights for a record price and the film will start rolling shortly by November.

Source IndiaGlitz | http://www.indiaglitz.com/channels/hindi/article/49943.html

When will our film industry STOP remaking films? When will it evolve from mediocre to mature film making? Or is it going to wait till our "Developing country" finally Develops?

I've seen a couple of Hollywood remakes in the past. Well, here are a few "rip offs" - Partner (Will Smith's 'Hitch'), Qayamat (Nicholas Cage & Sean Connery's 'The Rock') and of course you would find many. And I haven't yet mentioned movies that are remade from the south. I sometimes wonder why Hollywood makes spoofs like the 'Scary Movie' series when films here are making parodies out of remaking classics!

Coming back to the Bride Wars which is being made all over again!, There is always a better option of dubbing the film in regional languages. But Remaking it?, is it really worth it. Producers pay big bucks trying to rope in the best faces in the industry plus the directors and a long list of crew. Why don't they invest the same and work a little extra on making a new original concept, script and shoot a fresh new story.

Why don't they try filming classics so that its big brother in LA - Hollywood, would envy. Or at least try making something original.
To start with, India is a land of many states resulting in different communities having its own individual and unique tales to film about. Why not film our tales first instead of filming that we already have seen on Hollywood channels. And plus India is a land of many talents. Citizens from different states having their own style of talent to watch out for. Why not use them in films.

But No, we have actors going western with hip hop numbers like you see on VH1 or MTV; Stunts which can defy gravity; Close up shots for every Mediocre punch lines; Older men trying out on younger girls at times the vice-versa (if an old man marrying an young girl is an issue, for me this is the filmy version of it).
Well, I guess the reason for all this is Us. I mean every Indian has a favorite film No offense but mostly a mediocre one. I would enjoy watching action films, like i said -Stunts defying gravity were the type of films I personally liked to watch. But generation has changed now and people grow up and so should the film industry. The best way for the evolution - by saying no to already used concepts. Giving standards to the film is very much needed. But the first priority should be the virginity of the concept and the script.

On the Brighter side. Every family has a grown up and so does our industry. I'm not a big movie review person but I love films and do have my favorites. I'll start with recent and newly ones from bollywood - Omkara, which of course you will be knowing is based on a novel from the west. A beautifully made film. Even though the concept of Shakespeare's written all over it, the director has given his movie the standards it deserves. If Mr Shakespeare was in heaven, I can imagine him watching this movie again and again.

Dev'D concept of Devdas' love failure remade for the 3rd time in Bollywood. But the new and improved version of Mr Dev was awesomely played and captured on cam withe new styles of shooting. A movie that many love-stoned, heart-broken younger generation easily would relate to; and with Anurag Kashyap impressive style of direction, i would call Dev'D, a masterpiece-art film that can go commercial(well it is a block buster film already) without boring the audience.
Well one last film to appreciate out of many flicks to speak about would be - Kaminey, a movie that made me wish i had a twin. Again an awesome experience watching Shahid finally proving to me and critics too I hope, that he can do versatile acting and not just for commercial stud.

But hey, no offence to remade films. I am an Indian and I love films made in my country. I wouldn't mind watching a mediocre/remade films once again, after all they can make you laugh.

Taare Zameen Par's ClayMation

2009-08-26T05:05:00.000-07:00

Clay mation for Aamir's film "Taare Zameen Par" was done by stop motion animation veteran, Dhimant Vyas.

Here are a few pictures of him animating those clay models!

Batman Interrogates

2009-08-18T20:48:00.000-07:00

Yet another Hollywood spoof!

The Dark Knight Vs Joker!

Damn! That Joker dude can Act!

Why be a Blogger?

2009-08-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

If you can't afford to travel throughout the world, you can at least see the world through the eyes of Internet. And if you are not able to speak out to the world, then you can Blog yourself/your ideas, so that people who think like you do can read it from the other side of earth. Simply speaking, you can outsource yourself to the world!

As of now internet websites are the only mediums where people can publish themselves to others and socialize anywhere online. This is the only place, Virtual place rather, where "cybercitizens" and their ideas can be omnipotent because the World Wide Web is World Wide and maybe even outside our world. Who knows, an unknown space creature can be reading this internet page right now.

Well internet has its plus points, and plus, there are minus points as well. Such as, Internet hacking, "A" rated sites that can spoil young minds and it can also teach how to make illegal weapons like bombs, etc., and so on!

But you can’t blame the net, and neither can you blame the viewers or creators of such sites. Reason being internet is a democratic world. You can post/publish if you think it’s the right or wrong thing even, to do! So before blaming the Internet for its evil side, think again!

So, coming back to the question

"Why Be A Blogger?". Well Why Not!?

21st Century is Online 24/7 - No well established business can market if they are not established online!. And for your information, four websites are made every second. Now, I wonder how many blogs are made in a minute!

So why not blog and speak out your ideas so that it might help your friends and ppl online to know more about you and your intrests! There are blogs on almost anything/anyone! All you need to do is find an interesting blog about your interests such as photography, adventures, etc. If you think you can share your experince, you are free to do that as well.

Socialize for a Social cause - If you are managing a small social group, a community maybe for movie lovers, book worms, Helping hands, etc. You can blog about your group and find new people of the same category and socialize with them. You can meet new people and share ideas with them.
I 've personally met atleast 10 good bloggers till date, who have nice ides to blog about. And a few of them are now my friends. If not blog, networking sites like Orkut, Facebook can help.

Establish your Pottential - If you are good at something such as, Scuba diving or free falling! writing or painting huge walls! it can be anything, blog it so that people can notice you and let people and friends know what your good at, maybe even what you are bad at.

I have made an online portfolio of my graphic works on wordpress.com, now I can use it as a portfolio if I need to get a job through online.

Well the above three were some of the main reasons of why I blog!. I found blogging very helpful. Though I'm a shy being, i can atleast communicate my thoughts here.So why not give it a try? You’ll never know you just might be a professional blogger who can inspire or even influence a million cybercitizens!

Namma Bangalore's Limelight

2009-07-30T22:09:00.000-07:00

A revelation about Bangalore city that I came across while browsing the net…

Here are some facts and figures about Bangalore that you may or may not be aware of. If you are a Bangalorean, this is a must read.

The following information is from a website.
Source : www.isaonline.org | India Semiconductor Association

 Bangalore has the impeccable record of highest growth in 20 years.(as of 2005)

 Bangalore has highest number of Pubs in Asia.

 Bangalore has highest number of cigarette smokers in India.

 Bangalore has the highest number of software companies in India 242, followed by Hyderabad -178, Pune - 127. Hence called the Silicon Valley of India.

 Bangalore has 21 engineering colleges, which is highest in the world in any given city.

 Bangalore University has 57 Engineering Colleges affiliated to it, which is highest in the world.

 Bangalore is the only city in the world to have commercial and defence airport operating from the same strip.

 Bangalore was the first city in India to receive electricity.

 Bangalore has highest number of Public sectors and Government organizations in India.

 Bangalore University has highest number of students going Abroad for higher studies taking the first place from IIT-Kanpur.

 Bangalore has only 41% of local population(i.e.Kannadigas). Hence a true cosmopolitan with around 21% Tamilians, 15% Telugites, 11% Keralites, 6% Europeans, 6% a mixture of all races.

 Bangalore Police has the reputation of being the second best in India after New Delhi Police.

 Bangalore has the highest density of traffic in India.

 Bangalore has the highest number of 2-wheelers in the world and also the dubious reputation for the highest 2-wheeler thefts.

 Bangalore is considered the Fashion Capital of East comparable to Paris.

 Bangalore is rated one of the Cleanest cities in India.

 Bangalore has produced the maximum International Sports persons in India for all sports ahead of even Mumbai & Delhi.

 Bangalore has the highest number of Anglo-Indians in India.

 Bangalore has the richest people in India. The line of poverty is the least of all cities of the world.

 Bangalore has produced the maximum number of scientists considered for Nobel Prize nominations (from India).

 Bangalore's Lalbagh botanical gardens is credited to have one of the most diverse man made collection of flora.

 Bangalore has produced the highest number of professionals in USA almost 60% of the Indian population abroad is from Bangalore (except Gulf).

Vayam

2009-07-24T22:24:00.000-07:00

A film by Thanush B Raj.

Vayam (meaning "we" in Sanskrit), a short-film made in 2009, is a story about two close friends who come from different backgrounds of life. Knowing no difference, they are close to each other like siblings. This film is about a small incident that takes place in their lives, which morals a powerful message about a common issue that India (and maybe the world) is dealing with.

This film won first place in an inter-coll fest held at PES-SE, Bangalore.

Silly FAQ's on Indian tourism board!

2009-07-20T23:14:00.000-07:00

(I got this in my mail! Sarcasm at its best!)

Following are the actual questions from tourists and actual responses by the Indian tourism website officials, who obviously have an excellent sense of humour.(last one is the best one).

Q : Does it ever get windy in India ? I have never seen it rain on TV, how do the plants grow? (UK).

A: We import all plants fully grown and then just sit around watching them die.

Q : Will I be able to see elephants in the street? (USA)

A: Depends how much you've been drinking.

Q: I want to walk from Delhi to Goa - can I follow the railroad tracks? (Sweden)
A: Sure, it's only three thousand kms, take lots of water.

Q: Are there any ATMs (cash machines) in India ? Can you send me a list of them in Delhi, Chennai, Calcutta and Bangalore ? (UK)
A: What did your last slave die of?

Q: Can you give me some information about hippo racing in India ? (USA)
A: A-fri-ca is the big triangle shaped continent south of Europe . In-di-a is that big triangle in the middle of the Pacific & Indian Ocean which does not.. oh forget it. ...... Sure, the hippo racing is every Tuesday night in Goa . Come naked.

Q: Which direction is North in India ? (USA)
A: Face south and then turn 180 degrees. Contact us when you get here and we'll send the rest of the directions.

Q: Can I bring cutlery into India ? (U )
A: Why? Just use your fingers like we do.

Q: Can you send me the Indiana Pacers matches schedule? (France)
A: Indiana is a state in the Unites States of...oh forget it. Sure, the Indiana Pacers matches are played every Tuesday night in Goa , straight after the hippo races.

Q: Can I wear high heels in India ? (UK)
A: You're a British politician, right?

Q: Are there supermarkets in Bangalore , and is milk available all year round? (Germany)
A: No, we are a peaceful civilization of vegan hunter/gatherers. Milk is illegal.

Q: Please send a list of all doctors in India who can dispense rattlesnake serum. (USA)
A: Rattlesnakes live in A-meri-ca which is where YOU come from. All Indian snakes are perfectly harmless, can be safely handled and make good pets.

Q: Do you have perfume in India ? (France)
A: No, WE don't stink.

Q: I have developed a new product that is the fountain of youth. Can you tell me where I can sell it in India ? (USA)
A: Anywhere significant numbers of Americans gather.

Q: Do you celebrate Christmas in India ? (France)
A: Only at Christmas.

Q: Will I be able to speak English most places I go? (USA)
A: Yes, but you'll have to learn it first

Q: Can I see Taj Mahal anytime? (Italy)
A: As long as you are not blind, you can see it anytime.

Q: Do you have Toilet paper? (USA)
A: No, we use sand paper. (we have different grades)

Peshabh karna mana/zaroori hai!

2009-07-20T19:35:00.000-07:00

I took this picture immediately after spotting a person doing what he had to when nature called! The ironic part of this was - the wall, which warned the public - not to urinate on the wall and also mentioned about the 100 Rs fine for commiting this crime!.

Either he was aware about the warning and didn't bother about it! or couldn't read what was written. Either ways I don't think he paid the fine!

Well, a man has got to do what he's got to do!

Blame Halo 3!

2009-05-31T03:04:00.000-07:00

A song for Xbox/Halo - addicts!! =P

A parody on Akon's "Sorry, Blame it on me".

I was playing Halo3

Tamil Titanic

2009-05-31T00:22:00.000-07:00

A Voice-over parody on the Timeless Classic - Titanic

If you can understand Tamil you must watch this.

Tamil Titanic 1.0

Tamil Titanic 2.0

Tamil Titanic 3.0

Forrest Gump

2009-05-30T02:54:00.000-07:00

"Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

Directed by - Robert Zemeckis
Produced by - Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Charles Newirth
Written by - Winston Groom (novel), Eric Roth
Narrated by - Tom Hanks
Starring - Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, Sally Field
Music by - Alan Silvestri
Cinematography - Don Burgess
Editing by - Arthur Schmidt
Distributed by - Paramount Pictures
Release date(s) - July 6, 1994
Budget - $55 million
Gross revenue - $677,387,716

Synopsis

Forrest Gump is a 1994 comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film was a huge commercial success, earning US$679 million worldwide during its theatrical run making it the top grossing film in North America released that year. The film garnered a total of thirteen Academy Award nominations, of which it won six, including Best Picture, Best Visual Effects, Best Director (Robert Zemeckis), and Best Actor (Tom Hanks).

The film tells the story of a man and his epic journey through life meeting historical figures, influencing popular culture and experiencing first-hand historic events of the late 20th century while being largely unaware of their significance, due to his borderline intellectual disability. The film differs substantially from the book on which it was based.

Gladiator

2009-05-29T10:04:00.000-07:00

"The General who became a Slave; The Slave who became a Gladiator; The Gladiator who defied an Empire."

Directed by - Ridley Scott
Produced by - Douglas Wick, David Franzoni, Branko Lustig
Written by - David Franzoni, John Logan, William Nicholson
Starring - Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Richard Harris, Derek Jacobi, Djimon Hounsou, Ralf Moeller
Music by - Hans Zimmer, Lisa Gerrard
Cinematography - John Mathieson
Editing by - Pietro Scalia
Distributed by - DreamWorks (USA), Universal Studios (International)
Budget - $103,000,000
Gross revenue - $457,640,427

Synopsis
Gladiator is a 2000 epic film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Russell Crowe, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, Oliver Reed, Djimon Hounsou, Derek Jacobi, and Richard Harris. Crowe portrays General Maximus Decimus Meridius, favorite of the Emperor Marcus Aurelius who is betrayed and murdered by his ambitious son, Commodus (Phoenix). Captured and enslaved along the outer fringes of the Roman empire, Maximus rises through the ranks of the gladiatorial arena to avenge the murder of his family and his Emperor.

Released in the United States on May 5, 2000, it was a box office success, receiving generally good reviews, and was credited with briefly reviving the historical epic. The film won five Academy Awards in the 73rd Academy Awards ceremony, including Best Picture and Best Actor(Russell Crowe).

Maaya'09

2009-05-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

Date: Friday April 24, 2009 - Saturday April 25, 2009 from 9:00am - 10:00pm
Venue: PES School of Engineering

“Maaya” - the first ever inter college fest of PES School of Engineering… Set on the 25^th of April 2009, it was not bad for a “first ever inter college fest”. In fact, it was great.

The major events included Crossroads, Musicals and Rock Concerts.

CRD Bikers! – Wheelies, Stoppies and More Wheelies!

One of the “The Best” events Maaya could come up with. And for your “Did You Know?” diary – PESSE is the first ever college in Bangalore to host a Stunt Bike Show for a college fest. They say, “First impression is the best impression”. The bikers literally proved it by doing what bikers would dream to. With normal Indian street bikes, they ripped the college street performing wheelies, stoppies, Christ (Balancing act standing on the bike), and many more and not to forget the finale – burnouts with all the bikes clubbed together right in the middle of the street.

Music Festival – Head bangs and Musicals! (Contrasting isn’t it?).

Crossroad – Rock show with some punk metal bands rocked the stage; bands like Inner Sanctum, Shamans, Eccentric Pendulum, Hammerage etc. were up against each other for the prize money worth 30k! All in all it was a blast even after it rained delaying the Rock concert for hours; but it was worth waiting cause the rock band from Kerala – Avial, set the stage on fire. The Kryptos – another band, couldn’t play due to the delay caused by raining and Avial’s show was delayed for an hour and plus. Never the less, the show went on till night. All in all, it was a blast even after it rained delaying the Rock concert for hours; but it was worth waiting for Avial, who rocked the stage.

The musicals – Dance groups from different institutions across Bangalore were there to battle it out. Having started off with singing competitions, there were dance performances by students of PESSE and students of major institutions across Bangalore. To add an icing on the cake, there was this finale “Twilight” – a program by the students of PESSE exclusively for Maaya.

Wassup PESSE!

MTV’s Show Wassup got some glimpse of Maaya, and broadcasted it on MTV!

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2009-05-23T21:40:00.000-07:00

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Titanic : Part Two !?

2009-05-21T10:25:00.000-07:00

We all know that there are sequels, trilogies or sagas for Hollywood films like "Bad Boys", "The Mummy", "Matrix", of course "Star Wars", etc, etc,. But we least expect classics like Titanic to have a sequel. Well think again... On Youtube I came across a Trailer for Titanic's Sequel. Don't belive me? See it for yourself!.

I almost belived the trailer when i saw it once. But then, if you are a hollywood fan, you would know. All the scenes of the trailer are composited with scenes and clips of Leonardo starer films and few others.

And if you think that, there will be a sequel made for Titanic, I would doubt it. Cause there can't be a sequel made for a timeless classic like Titanic.

So people, becareful on what you see. You can find loads of these fake trailers.