Free Soul

 "Janemann...Tum hain karo ya na karoo, main toh Chala"

Kick Ass

I have recently won the Robert Schwans Photography competition here in Marshall. Though it was not my first award nor a very prestigious one, it still remains very special. This was the first time an award was formally presented to me at a ceremony and i was interviewed my the local newspaper. Felt Good.

Hope i get kicked more often. It just pushes me ahead.

MAFAC Link: http://www.mafac.net/exhibits.html

Newspaper Link: http://www.marshallindependent.com/page/content.detail/id/529472/Taking-a-different-angle.html?nav=5010

"If winning isn't everything, why do they keep score? "

Where it Matters the Most

This is what i have learned in Life. Everybody around you are good to know and be with in good times. However its circumstances in life which show you the real characters of the person.

We as humans are bound to be selfish. That's an inherant quality we posess. However a moment will arises when you know that the people you stuck to during their bad times just dissapear when you need them the most. That precise moment my friends is the 'Moment of truth'. You will be saddened by the fact. However as we go along the journey of Life, such instances will make you decide whom to choose and whom to Ignore. Life they say is Viscious and trust me it will soon get you what you deserve.

I look at these moments to also gauge my own connect with others. Infact these are the moments which make me stay grounded. 

A wise man once said " Once bitten Twice Shy" and i heard him really welll. Hence i will never again cross the wrong path again.

'How people treat you is their karma; how you react is yours. "

The Niagara Falls

I have been lately been exposed to the American television. And holy ya, i love their comic series. Its amazing that each dialogue the characters depart has so much to smile and laugh upon. It may be The 70's show, where the 5 friends have so much of a differents trait, but suprisingly still stick togather. I luv Fez. I luv the way he speaks and dances. A honest man i say. This show is followed by ' How i Met your Mother'. Obviously Robin is Gorgeous, but i like Ted. He is a Honest man too. Maybe i can relate to Honesty :).

Moving from Comic to my other passion -Food. I luv cooking and that really attracts me to Travel channels. Man V/s Food is right up there. Adam Richman rockz. That guy can eat. What i have seen with guys who luv food is that they have amazing sense of humor. This is followed by Anthony Bourdain.I luv that he travels acrross the world and does not restrict to the US region. I hate that he is very critical of people and food, flaunts his attitude everywhere and still despite having food all the time, doesnt add an inch to the belly. Maybe this adds a difference to his show, we all luv.

I have watched a few episodes of Millionaire Matchmaker and i luv the way Patti knows precisely what her clients need. Now thats called customer Focus. I plan in the next few months to get to know and follow the American Football.

The Idiot Box is what is keeping me going these days. And i am loving it.

Facelesss...

Its so ironic that people take you at Face value. They dont see what lies beneath the face. People who stand there, get to know the real You. Rest walk by with assumptions.   Funny, that this is coming from a very impatient person like me. Guess, that Life. Makes you realize the loopholes in you. Cheers.

The Place they Call - New York

 

“One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in five minutes as in five years"

Website Launch

To me, photography is an art of observation. It's about finding something interesting in an ordinary place. I've found it has little to do with the things you see and everything to do with the way you see them.

Ladies and Gentleman, I now have my own website showcasing my Portfolio of work.Hope you all enjoy it.

Website: http://www.saishkuvelker.com/

Cheers Saish.

Kabhi Kabhi..

‘Kabhi Kabhi’ was a movie in the mid 1970's, with Amitabh as the Protagonist and Rakhi as his ex- Luver. I will talk about this particular scene which is quite touching. The scene begins with Rakhi interviewing the once-famous writer Amitabh on national television. She, who at one time knew him in and out, tends to ask him ignorantly  about his current series of work. To which Amitabh blendly replies that he has stopped writing poetry a long time back. This particular scene very succinctly puts a point that Rakhi has very well moved on in life and Amitabh still hold on to the past.

As the interview continues, we see Amitabh revert very personally to Rakhi on her generic questions. The pain and anguish is brilliantly portrayed by him. This is where he recites a poetry that defines his life, post her move on.....

Kabhi Kabhi Mere Dil Mein

Khayaal Aata Hai

Ke Zindagi Teri Zulfon Ki Naram

Chaaon Mein Guzarne Pati

To Shahdaab Ho Bhi Sakti Thi

Yeh Ranj-O-Gam Ki Syahi

Jo Dil Pe Chhayi Hai

Teri Nazar Ki Shuwaon Mein

Kho Bhi Sakti Thi

Magar Yeh Ho Na Saka

Magar Yeh Ho Na Saka Aur

Ab Yeh Aalam Hai

Ke Tu Nahin, Tera Gam,

Teri Justaju Bhi Nahin

Guzar Rahi Hai Kuch Is

Tarah Zindagi Jaise

Ise Kisike Sahare Ki

Aarzoo Bhi Nahin

Na Koi Raah, Na Manzil,

Na Roshni Ka Suraakh

Bhatak Rahi Hai Andheron

Mein Zindagi Meri

Kabhi Kabhie Mere Dil Mein

Khayal Aata Hai…..”

Quite a recite I must say. The interview ends and a new twist is brilliantly depicted through Shashi Kapoor, who enters the scene as husband to Rakhi. Shashi invites Amitabh for a drink and this is where he recites Amitabh's old poem. The camera focuses on Rakhi and Amitabh in the backdrop. Both lost in the past.

Kabhi Raste mein mil jao, to katrakar guzar jaana

Hame iss tarah taknaa jaise pehchaana nahi tumne,

Hamara Zikra jab aaye to yun anjaan ban jaana,

ke jaise naam sunkar bhi hame jaana nahi tumne!

A Brilliant shot. You can watch this scene in You Tube - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEUjVUbJlPY&feature=fvwrel

“ Kabhi Kabhi, Mere dil main kayal athaa hain.... Magar Yun Hi.....Kabhi Kabhi "

A Solo trip to Washington DC

Chicago: People and the City

“I'm impressed with the people from Chicago. Hollywood is hype, New York is talk, Chicago is work."

Happy B'Day

Happy Bday Mr. Kuvelker.

Let Another Year bell ring,

Let Another year be a Memorable One

As time goes by i wonder' Maine kya Paya, Kya Koya'