Sunday, November 8, 2009

Face To Face


















After Biswarup, I wanted to grill Priyanka Khot, my friend and colleague. She speaks a lot. A lot means a lot. God knows where she gets so much energy. Quite talented and interesting person. Here she goes...

So how can you describe yourself though I know it is quite difficult?

I am a thin woman trapped in a fat woman’s body. :-)
I like to believe that I am simple enough to approach but complex enough to maintain interest.

Shoes or earrings?

Earrings in shape of shoes. I have a few.

Tell us something about your love affair with coffee?

It is steamy… ;-)

If I am right you are quite passionate about novels. Why?

Novels take me away to places I have so far not been and help me form a bond with people I am sure I would love to have in my life in some way. They are an escape from the real life. For me novels are an addiction without the bad effects of vices.

Do you appreciate others’ works?

I have over the years developed a keen sense of art – be it photography, writing, painting, music or dance. I know when I see something nice and never ever stop short of praising anything that has an impact on me. I have appreciated a lot of your work Deepak. You can vouch for this trait of mine.

Do you compromise with your life?

No. I don’t believe in compromises. I just believe in living life to the fullest.

Who inspired you in your life?

I have a lot of inspirations. My teachers always told me, learn what to do and even what not to do from everyone you meet. I try to remember their words. So I try finding inspiration in everyone I meet. My mother has inspired me the most with the way she has lived her life and brought up my brother and me after my father’s death.

I know you are crazy about Shahrukh? Why so?

He gives me hope that if I work hard enough things will work out. For more on why Shahrukh Khan is my God, you can go to my blog. http://priyankas-point.blogspot.com/ (Self promotion at any given opportunity is a bloggers’ best trait.)

How much do you love your boyfriend?

I don’t have a boyfriend as of now. The hunt is on. :-)

Money or fame. Which comes first ?

Work comes first. Money, fame and accolades follow.

Despite being a modern girl, you are not addicted to fashion. Explain please.

I love buying clothes, bags, shoes ad accessories for myself but I am not obsessed and don’t go overboard. I believe these things can help form the first impression. But that is it. Beyond that, your words, intentions, actions, behaviour and attitude are all that matter. And modernity has got nothing to do with fashion. Thoughts and mindset should be modern, attire can be traditional if one is comfortable in that.

Being a responsible citizen, do you contribute to our society in any form?

I try to do my bit. That said I believe any good you do with your right hand, your left should not come to know. So I would like to keep this part of life under wraps.

Do your friends really help you when you need them?

Yes. My friends are my life support. They help me when I need help and even when I think I don’t.


Do you like to date Barack Obama if given a chance?

No. I think he too old for me. Plus, it is against my principles to date Nobel laureates.

Nobody knows your dream. Reveal it here

My dreams are too scandalous to be revealed on a family blog like yours. Hahahahaha. On a serious note, I guess I tend to move to a new dream when one is realised.

Are you mischievous?

Yes. You know that. I always have a glint of mischief in my eyes.

I don’t know your passion and obsession. Share it with us.

My passion is writing. Obsession is a negative term, I try to stay away from negativity.

Do you lose your temper often?

Yes. I am short tempered and I will admit I absolve myself of the guilt very soon.

Your life revolves around?

Family, Friends, Films, Books and Music.

Any advice for me?

Keep clicking more and more beautiful photos and smile more often.

Sunday, November 1, 2009

Kingfisher Rocktoberfest 2009



































Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Alleppey - Venice Of East





















Saturday, October 24, 2009

Biswarup Unplugged












Meet My Friend and colleague Biswarup Roy Choudhury – Speaks a little, thinks a lot. I wanted to grill him because he loves to be grilled. Biswarup, perhaps one of the biggest football fans I have ever seen in my life. He also writes about his favourite club Arsenal (www.arsenalnewstoday.com). Here he goes...


Who exactly is Biswarup Roy Choudhury ?

A normal, uncomplicated person.

Are you a maniac or an intellectual?

Well, I’m not reckless, I’m not irresponsible. I may be a little impulsive sometimes, but I’m definitely not a pseudo intellectual. Given just these two options, I would say I’m more maniac than an intellectual.

Robert De Niro or Al Pacino?

That’s a very tough question. Both of them are great actors. But for his sheer diversity of roles, I would say Robert De Niro.

Megan Fox or Monica Belluci?

Monica Belluci.

Please tell us something about your love affair with booze?

My love affair with booze started when I was in college. Actually, I first saw her once or twice when I was in High School (Class XI). Then we lost touch for a year or two. After college we started meeting more regularly. These days it is an off and on relationship. Whenever we meet, we enjoy each others company.

Why you are so passionate about Arsenal?

I have to use a clichĂ© here. ‘Poetry in motion.’ That is what Arsenal display when they play football. I first started watching Arsenal after World Cup 1998 when I found out that Patrick Vieira, Emmanuel Petit and Dennis Bergkamp played in the same team. I liked the way they played their football. It was not the typical hoofball. Neither was it the tight defensive Italian football. The short passes, the quick movement off the ball... I was hooked. Football is not only about winning. It's about entertainment. The sheer joy of watching creativity on display. Arsenal have it all and more. We Gooners are lucky to have a stable board and an intelligent manager. I have enjoyed every moment of my association with the club as a fan. The highs of winning the double, going 49 league games unbeaten and the lows of losing the title by point to United and losing the Champions League to Barca. Arsenal are one of the better things in my life.

Where is your soul?

Part of is it in a certain area of New Delhi, the other in North London.

You are addicted to?

They keep changing. These days it is Farmville on Facebook

What makes u happy?

I don't know... It's hard to explain. I guess good relationship with friends and peers, a satisfactory day at work, a good result for the team. And when Tottenham lose.

Fish or Pork?

Although I risk the wrath of fellow Bengalis, I'd say pork.

Why do you read novels?

Time pass. To be honest, I am not too fond of reading novels. I haven’t heard of half of the authors out there. I guess I don’t have the patience.

If you were reborn as a woman, who would you rather be?

I was tempted to say Mother Teresa...but I think I'll choose the other extreme and say Countess Elizabeth Báthory.

Are you happy the way your life is moving on?

I'm not. I can never be satisfied. Call it greed or call it a quest to continuously improve myself, I'd want my life to be better tomorrow than it is today and even better the day after tomorrow. I guess everybody thinks the same way.

What is your passion and what is your obsession?

I’m passionate about football. I love to watch games, discuss them, write about them. Obsession? Don’t have any

You can't live without.....

Television with all available sports channels, internet

Do you want to remain a bachelor?

Don’t let my girlfriend hear that question. The answer is NO

For you, life means?

A series of milestones.

You hate gays. Am I right?

Hate is a strong word. I am not homophobic. I may not agree with the idea of homosexuality, but I don’t hate or dislike people who are homosexuals. That is their life and their choice. I have no problem with that.

People say that you are reticent. Why so?

I am not. I am just misunderstood. Yes, I do take time to open up to people. But once you know me, you'll realise that I'm not that bad.

Am I valuable to you?

Yes, our friendship is valuable to me.

Monday, October 19, 2009

Marari Beach, Kerala, Part -2

















Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Marari Beach, Kerala, Part -1























Sunday, September 27, 2009

Explosion Of Colours