Jhoom Bollywood

Miss Burke (work mate) for some reason decided to join a bollywood dance class and wanted a partner to join her in a trail session.

I took up the challenge and with lots of courage accompanied Miss Burke to this dance academy called "Jhoom Bollywood"

Because of Miss Burke's eagerness we reached 20 minutes early to the class. Three beautiful ladies (including the Instructor Marshie) greeted us. Being first timers we were asked to fill up forms.

'Marshie' the instructor who had features of a Desi (indian) girl. Her attire was somewhat Indian too. She had a bindi on her forehead, long jumkas and was wearing a short kurta.

It was very embarrassing for me as I was the only male in a class of around 20 people. Yes the remaining people were females.

Marshie started the class with a "Namasthe" and explained what it means. She played a hindi remix number sung by Sunidhi Chauhan. All moves (dance steps) was choreographed keeping female performer in mind. I personally found it embarrassing and funny especially one move which looked like Madhuri Dixit's Dhak Dhak song from the movie Beta where she thumps her chest. Some other moves which had the tumka's was kinda uncomfortable for me to perform.

While females dominated the class purely because of numbers I think the academy should include dance moves for guys (men) aswell.

Although the class was awkward had fun doing something different.

Going down the Memory lane

During my break at work today I was having a general discussion with a colleague and don't remember how but we started talking about our first job.

Just after the conversation I started thinking about my past and it took me back to my college days when I just joined Intermediate (year 11) or also known in Hyderabad as Junior College.

My mates and myself were pretty excited that we completed high school and we didn't have to wear school uniform anymore and for some reasons we all thought that we are independent, mature and most of all indispensable.

Mass bunking from college was a regular thing during that time. We use to hang around the bus stop and at least twice a week we use to watch movies at the famous twin cine complex "Maheshwari 70MM and Parmeshwari 35MM" at Kachiguda X Roads.

I still remember we watched a movie called Sir directed by Mahesh Bhatt's atleast 11 times and I reckon we watched it 4 times in the same week. We all were under the misconception that this cinema was the easiest joint to pick up girls as most of them where college going students like us.

Sharing chota samosa, stale potato wafers, curry puffs and soft drinks was part of the movie experience.

Watching movies was one of the best ways of entertainment during those times and we all loved it.

It’s kinda sad that these magnificent cinemas don’t exist today as the Management decided to replace them with a plush multiplex.

I loved riding motor bikes back then and with the limited pocket money all of us used to hang out in fast food joints like 'King & Cardinal', 'Universal Bakers' and 'Pick N Move' all located in Himayat Nagar.

I still miss those Burgers & FP (Fountion Pespi) from KC, Pizza's from Universal and the yummy softy ice cream (Black Forest Fantasy) from Pick N Move.

The 3 Most important things in our lives were

• Watching Movies
• Hanging at Fast Food joints and
• Chasing girls (or most of you would call it 'Stalking')

and attending college or studying was last on our priority list.

I miss those times and I was contented with my life with the small pleasures and no complains otherwise (forgetting the little money I had to dispense).

I don't think I will have those times back in my life but remembering those days brings a Smile and reminds me of those noisy days and us.

Ben and his emails......

Raj aka Ben aka Shankar is one of the first legal residents of Parklane Mews.

Following the trends from one of the ex-residents of Parklane our very own 'Ben' started emailing people right from greeting, asking questions, confirming event timings, thanking people and so on.

Most of you will agree that there is nothing wrong with these kind of emails as this is one of most effective and easy way to communicate with people especially whom you don't meet on a daily basis or people living in far geographical locations.

I happen to be Ben's flatmate and you don't send emails to thank me for helping out with domestic issues.

This might sound a little ancient in this hi-tech age....but a phone call or meeting in person is better way to interact with friends and family especially who live close by.

And the final Gyan 'the best way to pass a message or to thank someone is by calling or by meeting in person' .

Deccan Chargers Loss :(

Parklane Mews lacks new technology and electronic gadgets. But, Bharath's pure determination to watch the game live made it possible. Thanks to Andrew Symonds for batting well and contributing a decent score for 'DC'.

Two mates of ours where watching the game with us and happen to be Mumbai Indian fans aka worshipers. I would call them great critics of DC as they (Mumbai Indians) lost both the games against DC. And to my knowledge they wanted any other team to win except for DC. One of them (Mumbai Indians fan) doesnt like Andrews Symonds and was swearing at him saying that he is an outsider and doesn't like him to bat well against indian bowlers and vis-a-vis other bastmen (from indian origin) should hit boundaries when he bowls. This was irritating me because of his annoying comments. Where my knowledge goes IPL was formed (temporarily ignoring the ICL competition aside) to give new talent from different Indian regions to have international exposure. I dont know why he was dragging nationalities in IPL. I would personally hate an International team or player to win against Team India but IPL was created for a different purpose . Please think.......

All said and done it was sad result for Parklane Mews boys as "DC" lost against "Kings XI Punjab".

Biryani at Indi Chilli

Yes, after a long time the boys including Mr Singh went to our mandir "IndiChilli" on sydney road.....its kind of nostalglic to be there as a true HYDERABADI we miss our biryani especially from Paradise (Persis) & Cafe Bahaar .

Indichilli offers the closest in melbourne