Thursday, October 16, 2008

The Sun hidin behind the clouds.. and the rays pourin out from the clouds! It was awesome!





The Sun hidin behind the clouds.. and the rays pourin out from the clouds! It was awesome!

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Radio

He kick started his bike as he dropped his friend home. He looked up in the sky and said "Yaar its Kojagiri Poornima tonite, look at the moon full and bright"... The moon!

"Chal bye cya at the gym tomorrow" he said and he turned the radio on and vroomed off on his way home after a hectic day at office.It was indeed a tirin day at office. The music kept him cool!

On a totally worked up day after office if somethin can really unwind you its good music n a glass of ur fav drink! The song on the radio went on ... "Bakhuda Tumhi Ho... " he closed his eyes for a second as the song swayed in his ears taking him back to the memories they watched the movie "Kismat Connection"... and he remembered her holding his hand as they enjoyed the song. Aap sun rahe hai BIG 92.7FM... and he was kinda distracted back, in fact realised that he shud concentrate on driving.

A few ads popped up and then popped up the next song! "Kahi to hogi wo..." he had not really heard that song so well... but that song reminded him of her favourite videos in Orkut she had posted recently... he was blank...

"Tu Hi meri shab hai... duaa hai" the first time they made love, and the song played in the background... he couldnt wait now, just wanted to stop n call her, but he drove on as the song brought back to him his sweetest of memories... 

Big 92.7 FM Suno Sunaoo life banaoo... the RJ popped in as he thought to himself, "why with me", again a series of questions flooded his mind. After a long struggle he had kept himself away from it, and everything came crashing over him... "why me and why today ??? " ... he was lost completely in his thoughts waiting for the next song, expecting it to be a big blow, and yes it was... "Saiyaan........." kailash khers voice drove him to a different world as he looked up at the bright moonlight sky and murmured to himself "I Miss u!!!" He was zapped and was just not knowing whats happening. The song was very special to both of them, both of them loved it madly. It was a very special song. In fact the most special one.

The song ended just before he could take a turn near their favourite coffee shop! he looked at the cafe and thought of droppin in for a coffee, he had done that before whenever he missed her. But he kept drivin, it was gettin late for home. As he neared home, a fast number started, he was relieved, "Thank god, I wont cry anymore" he said as he wiped his tears. The song played and he didnt really concentrate on the song as he was loaded with enough memories as he passed by her old office. He was getting back to normal and "Kangna Re Kangna Re..." Paheli he murmured and looked up at the sky again as he felt all the more nostalgic, the song was from the movie Paheli, the first movie they watched together.

He couldnt handle it by now, just wanted to let go everyhting and talk to her. He stopped his bike and now wanted to talk to her, maybe just a HI... he didnt know, but he didnt. "She must be busy with people at home..." , "Or maybe she must be busy cookin food for him..."  he murmured to himself and drove home as the radio cluttered with ads as he was totally lost in a different world.

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Aaoge Jab Tum... Waitin for u my love :)

A wonderful song from Jab We Met, this song is very close to my heart... very special reason... and dedicated to the most special person...

Aangna Phool Khilenge... 




Aaoge Jab Tum O Saajana - 2
Angana Phool Khilenge
Barsega Saawan, Barsega Saawan Jhoom Jhoomke
Do Dil Aise Milenge
Aaoge Jab Tum O Saajana, Angana Phool Khilenge

Naina Tere Kajraare Hai, Naino Pe Hum Dil Haare Hai
Anjaane Hi Tere Naino Ne Waade Kiye Kayi Saare Hai
Saanson Ki Lay Madham Chalein, Tose Gaye
(Barasega Saawan - 2) Jhoom Jhoomke, Do Dil Aise Milenge
Aaoge Jab Tum Ho Saajana, Angana Phool Khilenge

Chanda Ko Taaku Raaton Mein, Hai Zindagi Tere Haanthon Mein
Palkon Pe Jhilmil Taarein Hain, Aana Bhari Barsaaton Mein
Sapnon Ka Jahaan, Hoga Kela Kela
(Barasega Saawan - 2) Jhoom Jhoomke, Do Dil Aise Milenge

Angana Phool Khilenge - 2 (Sargam)



Saturday, June 7, 2008

Choked!!!

Choked!

Its midnight and i wake up with an uneasy feeling. Im restless and strugglin for freedom, strugglin to come out of it, just like a drowning man tries his best to survive himself. But still im choked. Choked not because someones stranglin me to death, choked up from within, tryin to gain some breath by lettin go off some tears, but its all in vain.

It happened first 3 years back when i got to know she wont be mine....Knowing she loves me the most and i love her the most. Convincing her to speak up to her parents and make things work out took away all the time we spent together... Every night i had this feelin... Sometimes when i think about her and us not being together and never gonna be together this is what happens. I feel choked, choked with emotions.

27 night-
I had a very stressfull, just dont have the energy to type in here. Moreover the phone keypad is too small n inconvenient.But still feels better when i express myself here... Its been a stressful end for today. Wish she was here with me... 

6june night 12am- c
hoked again, but now i know what i need. I need to be with her and just speak up to her. Tell her i cant live like this anymore. Cant live without her. I need to be with her, hold her n breathe easy. Breathe life into myself.

NUMB

Numb, I become so Numb,

An awesome song by Linkin park, its not a song but a state of mind. Yes I really become NUMB!

AWESOME VIDEO AND AWESOME SONG... ENJOY WITH LYRICS

VIDEO




"Numb"

I'm tired of being what you want me to be
Feeling so faithless lost under the surface
Don't know what you're expecting of me
Put under the pressure of walking in your shoes
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)

[Chorus]
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

Can't you see that you're smothering me
Holding too tightly afraid to lose control
Cause everything that you thought I would be
Has fallen apart right in front of you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
Every step that I take is another mistake to you
(Caught in the undertow just caught in the undertow)
And every second I waste is more than I can take

[Chorus]
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

And I know
I may end up failing too
But I know
You were just like me with someone disappointed in you

[Chorus]
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
Become so tired so much more aware
I'm becoming this all I want to do
Is be more like me and be less like you

[Chorus]
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be
I've become so numb I can't feel you there
I'm tired of being what you want me to be

Saturday, March 15, 2008

My Favourite Hangouts in Mumbai

IFood, my favourte subject I can talk about. I wrote this post for a friends blog when he invited me as a guest writer. Thanks Punds for giving me a chance to write for your blog. You can read the original post here : http://full2faltu.wordpress.com/2008/02/18/road-to-600-post-595-my-favorite-food-hangouts-in-mumbai/.
Had written this long time back, didnt publish it then cos I had not taken bubbles to Candies, which is my fav place... Today we had been there and we celebrated her birthday out there, so posting this today on this special occasion... And yeah, she too loved the place.

So enjoy!

My favorite food hangouts in Mumbai.

You eat to live or you live to eat, silly question but I love to eat and I live to eat.

From Vada pav to burger, from Punjabi to Chinese and Thai, Mumbai gives it all to you. Yes I am talking about food, food for not just satisfying hunger but food relished with taste. I am a total foodie and freak out on variety of food. I like to go out n eat, eat and eat. Not just eat but try out new delicacies and find out new places to eat.

I don’t claim that I am the biggest foodie, but yea I know quite a few interesting places. This is just an attempt to share my food destinations within Mumbai with all of you.

Big Bite
I remember going to my nani at Matunga with my parents and on our way back we had this small burger kinda place located in the same lane of Mahim Church, “Big Bite” with a burger like lit cutout on the signboard. The moment I think of this place I can actually smell the aroma of the big bite burger they served there. I still remember the taste and wow it was amazing. My mouth still waters the moment I think of Big Bite I go back to those childhood memories when I used to insist on having a Big Bite. And made sure I had it, the whole of it. I cant clearly remember what exactly it was made of, but my mom used to say that its nothing but bhakri (a type of Indian bread) stuffed with some filling and yes, not to forget those onion rings which completed the Big Bite. The thought of Big bite still makes me nostalgic and those memories are very special for me since the time I discovered the hidden foodie within myself. The best part is my parents used to bribe me for a Big Bite so I could come to nani’s place with them.

Movin to my college days when we had been to mahim to invite guests for our college event, I happened to bump in the same shop, but then Big Bite was no longer available, it turned out to be a bakery and a cake shop. I asked the lady there about Big Bite and she was very happy to see that I still remembered big bite which was started by her husband, long time back and it really did well then.

I’ve been to Mahim off late, but always found the shop closed. Everytime there was a new sponsored signboard, but never found the shop open. I will always remember Big Bite and will always miss it, since I may not get the same Big Bite anymore. Just an attempt to tell you all how much I miss Big Bite and how Big it really is for me.

Udipi (Bandra Govt. Colony)
Again back to my childhood days dad used to take us to Udipi on alternate Sundays to have the famous Dahi Wada J. Eating out or dining out was a luxury for us. Udipi at Govt. Colony Bandra was our most loved destination. I remember enjoying Dahi Wada with my younger bro, mom and dad. It was real fun. There was no Mc’ donalds concept that time, or even if it was there we could not really afford it. Dahi Wada on Sundays was a special treat for us.

Maharashtra Dughdhalaya (Prabhadevi, Next to Shri Siddhivinayak temple)
Tuesdays was our day to go to Siddhivinayak with dad and then he took us to Maharashtra Dughdhalaya to enjoy the delicacies out there. We being kids that time did not really have the tastebuds for most of the items prepared there, but as we grew up we really liked the snacks made there. You cant miss the Upwasachi Misal (a type of dish made with loads of ingredients mixed specially when people are fasting). The place is also famous for Piyush and the special shrikhand that you get there. Other maharashtrian items like Sabudana Wada, Kothimbir Wadi and Alu Wadi are also specialities of the place.

Highway Gomantak (Bandra East - Highway)
Fish, prawns and sol kadi, if you like anyone of these then this is the perfect place for seafood lovers. Yes highway gomantak is the best places to have good seafood. Priced reasonably this place serves you authentic coastal food. Fish, served fried and curry both taste amazing. Not to miss the glass of Sol Kadi after a rockin fishy meal. This is place was started as a small eating house known as a Khanaval in marathi and now is a full fledged restaurant. So if you are a fish freak like me do check out the place and you will like it.

Hotel Vaishali (Chembur Stn – Fine Dine place)
If you like candlelights, Vaishali is the best place to be. Not just the ambience but also the food is amazing. It’s a perfect place for not only good ambience but also good food. Serving the best of the Indian delicacies, I love the Vaishali special kababs, this special preparation consists of minced chicken stuffed in chicken breasts and then barbequed. Its amazing, do try this out if you happen to drop in here and yea about 3 people can easily share this delicacy making it one of the best starters. The reason I like this place is again emotions attached, I have been here with my best friend several times and we really enjoyed eating out here.

Candies (Bandra West, Reclaimation / Bandra Pali Hill)
Moving to one of my most loved place Candies. AWESOME is the word.
It was a boring Sunday and I was damn irritated and all thanks to my best pal Swapnil who took me out to this place called Candies. Located at reclaimation, next to Lilawati hospital and IES college, candies is the perfect place for a Sunday or maybe any evening. Candies serve amazing bread and patisseries. Mutton mince rolls out here are my hot favorite. Wild berry Ice tea is what I would recommend you all to have out here. Other than all this they have a variety of Breads, starting from brown breads to garlic breads, you get it all here and yes FRESH! The desserts here are mouth watering. Not to miss the tarts and other sweety stuff you can enjoy.

Apart from food, candies gives you the perfect ambience, the place gets crowded at times but it never gets noisy then the music and the lights keep the story going on. I saw these candles lit on bamboo sticks placed unevenly next to each other, giving it an earthen yet stylish look.

Candies has recently started off their new outlet at Pali hll, truly an amazing place, This place has the best of candies food served here and has got loads of place to sit and relax. It gives you an out of the world feel, the ground floor has the serving area, you pick up your stuff and walk upstairs where it opens to places to sit and relax with a very nice landscaped garden done well. Its totally open and covered with the shadows of the trees, believe me you wont feel like you are in Mumbai, and with the freezing Mumbai weather its simply awesome. Its just sometime back I returned from candies and continued writing this post.





(Chicken Soup, Muton Mince Roll, Wild berry Ice Tea and Coffee with some sweets)
People walk out saying, “Lovely Place, Isn’t it”…

It was Valentines and we spend our evening at Candies again… I got my best friend here and she too fell in love with the place and yes she being a goan, loved the prawns curry rice and mutton mince rolls…

Its been again today (3rd ) time in this month and week, I went to Candies and here is a pic of what all I relished.


Amazing food, perfect ambience and that’s what Candies is… make sure you reach by 6:30 – 7:00 in the evening cos the food gets sold out really fast out here. And I am sure when you walk out you’ll say… amazing place.

Just cant stop writing about this place.

Apart from me being a foodie all the above places mentioned have some memories attached. I like going to these places is not just the good food but the food cooked and served with love. They love to serve you good food and they like that smile on your face, its just simple. Most of the places are not really expensive, but serve good quality food which you can really enjoy. So what are you waiting for, drive off to your favorite food destination and enjoy till I hunt some more places to satisfy my tastebuds.

Bon Appetite