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Magic in Tunes – Badtameez Dil

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 2013 Indian Hindi-language coming-of-age romantic comedy Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (= The Youth is Crazy). This is Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone’s second film and rumored that they had split up before the movie filmed. But we don’t see that in their acting,Continue reading “Magic in Tunes – Badtameez Dil”

Imagine-Art: LISA, San Diego, CA

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: LISA, San Diego, CA”

Magic in Tunes – Der Na Ho Jaye Kahin Der Na Ho Jaye

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1991 Indian Hindi-language musical romantic drama film Henna (= As in Henna on hands). This included Zeba Baktiyar in the title role along-side Rishi Kapoor and Ashwini Bhave. Naturally part of the movie was shot in Pakistan (Muree and Islamabad). This was originallyContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Der Na Ho Jaye Kahin Der Na Ho Jaye”

Leafing Through Pages – Lover Eternal (Black Dagger #2)

For review of all books in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series, go here for LiveJournal and for WordPress go here Stars: 3 / 5 Recommendation: The Black Dagger Brotherhood and the vampires certainly creates a universe that keeps you on the edge. Complex plot weaving and anticipation of future books keeps the reader immersed. AlthoughContinue reading “Leafing Through Pages – Lover Eternal (Black Dagger #2)”

Mod & Groovy: World Saree Day

For all posts in this series, go here. Prologue: This series brings forth fashion and style from my wardrobe. These could be a little different way of styling the clothing or wearing something with unique design or repurposed fabric or sometimes simply reusing something for a different purpose. I try to wear a saree onContinue reading “Mod & Groovy: World Saree Day”

Magic in Tunes – Aao Na Gale Lagao Na

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1972 Indian Hindi-language drama romantic film Mere Jeevan Sathi (= My Life Partner). Music was composed by R. D. Burman to the Lyrics penned by Majrooh Sultanpuri. Sung by Asha Bhosle. This was the item number in the film and one expects theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Aao Na Gale Lagao Na”

Magic in Tunes – Tumko Piya Dil Diya Kitne Naaz Se

For all songs in this series, go here This is from the 1963 Indian Hindi-language drama film Shikari ( = Hunter). Music was composed by G. S. Kohli to the Lyrics penned by  Farooq Qaisar and Qamar Jalalabadi. Sung by Lata Mangeshkar and Usha Mangeshkar. Appropriately sung by two sisters for two friends in theContinue reading “Magic in Tunes – Tumko Piya Dil Diya Kitne Naaz Se”

Imagine-Art: Murals and Graffiti Park around UCSD, San Diego, CA

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: Murals and Graffiti Park around UCSD, San Diego, CA”

Imagine-Art: The Triton Legend, San Diego, CA

For posts on all Murals, Sculptures and Artwork I have come across, go here. Prologue: I am always amazed at imagination that artists use various colors to bring to life on a wall. And so also what they create with any kind of metal. These are some of those murals, sculptures and any kind ofContinue reading “Imagine-Art: The Triton Legend, San Diego, CA”