A legend's demise

A post on my friend's Facebook page had me reeling with sadness. The great Shammi Kapoor, the legendary actor, the famous dancer and the romantic hero passed away at the Breach Candy Hospital in south Mumbai at 5.15am on Saturday, where he was admitted within the last week. The 79 year old actor passed away due to renal failure and was on a ventilator for three or four days. He was having chest infection, which he had had for the last one or two years. He had been undergoing dialysis for the last six or seven years but developed complications.

You know sometimes, we do not know what we will miss until we have lost them. Shammi Kapoor for me was one of those things I didn't think I would miss. In fact, truth be told his dance moves used to irk me to no end but in a way it provided me with a good laugh when ever I needed one.

He used to have this annoying tilt to his head which would cause the little 'Joe Jambul' on his head to flip incessantly. It was hilarious to watch him. But that very move, melted hearts back in the day. He was a heart throb, the lean machine with an adorable smile, so I've been told.

Well, me missing him may not be that important but the Bollywood film industry has a lot to say about the joyful Shammi Kapoor. Twitter has been alive with condolence messages from actors, producers, directors and musicians. Shammi who hailed from the famous Kapoor family was known for his love of music and dance. He was also one of the pioneering actors who took to Twitter and Facebook like fish to water.


Preity Zinta tweeted '2 my all time favourite Shammi Kapoor, my childhood crush & my reason to Yahoo.. May your soul rest in peace! You will live in R hearts FOREVER!

Actress Genelia from famed Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na tweeted 'RIP shammiji,,had d good fortune of meeting him during jaane tu's audio release, so glad I met him, truly a legend n 2day its a gr8 loss 2us'

'One of finest and strongest men I knew...we will truly miss you shammi uncle....RIP....' read director Karan Johar's tweet.

So everyone... let us take a final bow as Shammi Kapoor leaves the stage forever... RIP!!!




Watch Shammi Kapoor's Video

Ignorance

Traffic Jams (Pix from www.fastmotoring.com)

The Month of Ramadhan is a holy month for our fellow Muslim friends. Each day they fast and rush home early after work to prepare a meal for their families. So not surprising, the roads are packed everyday as everyone, Muslims and non Muslims head home.

Unfortunately, we have drivers who forget that everyone needs to go home. Some fools enjoy whizzing in and out, cutting queues and changing lanes without an ounce of thought for others.
There are people who were standing in queue for a long time, those who have been patient waiting for their turn only to be pushed back again by the inconsiderate fools!!

What do you get by being a complete, arrogant idiot? An extra 10 mins at home? What if the dangerous moves land you and the other drivers in the hospital? Would that be worth it???? It doesn't hurt to be kind, you might reach your destination a little later but remember you will be safe!!

Do we need a change?

“My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.”  -- Thomas Jefferson


Reading an email, I came across this quote from Thomas Jefferson and reflected upon the state of our own country. 

I was in Taiping for my friend's engagement during the Bersih 2.0 Rally on the 9th of July. Tucked away in Taiping, I was somewhat shielded from the catastrophe ( I shall name it such) in KL. I received regular updates from Star Online and of course Twitter and Facebook (thanks to my friends) but engrossed in the preparations for the engagement, I pushed Bersih to the back of my mind.

When I came back on Monday, I sat at home and watched videos of Bersih posted on Youtube and realised that, the treatment the people received was not deserved. So many people turned up for the rally for their country. Initially I was skeptical for the reasons behind the rally, wondering if it is worth stopping time in KL. When I saw the videos, I was blown away by the support shown by Malaysians regardless of Race, Religion or Colour. That was truly 1Malaysia. 


I am proud that so many people decided to take matters into their hands for a better future. The initiative whether right or wrong has proved one thing for everyone, a change is needed. The government I believe should rise to this challenge and listen to the people.


So, Malaysians think wisely, the future is in your hands. After this fiasco, I have decided to register as a voter and do my part for the country. What about you? 

Where do I start?

Hello,
Everyone seems to be blogging these days and I have often wondered about the benefits of the online media. Being a reporter in the mainstream media, I have been somewhat skeptical of writing for blogs, fearful of what my actions and words may cause but I believe it is time to take a plunge. This blog I hope will mirror my feelings,  thoughts and anguish of the world we live in today. Feel free to drop a comment or two. Thanks you guys