This is it!

I must first admit that I am not a huge Michael Jackson fan, I don’t know all his songs or albums or even lyrics to most of his popular songs. But I loved the guy and his music.

I am using 'love' in the sense to express those times when we have all grooved to his music and thanked him for some great tunes and videos.

So before the weekend got over I wanted to catch “This is It” the latest docu-feature on MJ’s final curtain call. My husband, who is a devoted fan (read his blog post) had bought tickets a month ago for the first day’s show of “This is it” but due to some compelling work we had to miss the movie and couldn’t even pawn off the tickets to someone else.Nevertheless, we didn’t miss the movie as we caught it right before it was taken off.

Right from the first frame, tears welled up in my eyes and I thought it wouldn’t stop. Amid loud cheers from the audience in the hall, we sat with hands clasped tightly in silence, watching the Man make some amazing moves which he is so famous for.

It took quite some time for me to fight back my tears and applaud. Applause came spontaneous and unrelenting from the audience for the whole of 2 hours of the movie.
It was surprising to see how charged up MJ looked, he was on top of the things – lighting, music arrangement, choreography, stage set, props and video – he had full control over everything. It brought a smile to see his ways of making a suggestion or expressing his discontent at some of the arrangements, it was all so humble.

For instance there was this music composer who just wasn’t getting the rhythm right for a song. Michael told him simply its just not the same speed as what he composed for the album. And when the composer said “I can add some booty if you want” MJ simply said, “Oh that’s funny” suggesting (I thought) that he didn’t need booty for his music.

The movie shook off the post-death image that media had created. MJ was jumping, rolling on the floor, doing the moonwalk, and leading the pack of professional dancers – nothing to suggest that he was weak or unhealthy. We went home wondering what really killed Michael then? This 50-year old man was as good as a 35 year old MJ working his magic.

The movie is shot and edited very well, no unnecessary interviews, no boring details of his profile. It was straight forward and didn’t waver off from the prime subject – Michael Jackson’s preparation for his last concert tour.

But most of all, the movie reminds you that the legend is no more and that’s the heart breaking reality.

Watch Your Rashi (during Recession) - by B. Jane Soberwalla

Aries
Children and relatives will be more demanding today for attention from you. Try to spend more time with them over a hired movie DVD instead of malls or cinema hall.


Taurus
Good news, money pours in from recent investments. Bad news, your Piggy bank will accidentally break.


Gemini
Be cautions at the work place, you may lose out a chance to go for a foreign junket. Flatter your seniors and improve your chances for the paid trip.


Cancer
Your competitive nature will enable you to win any contest you enter. Don’t let the chance slip away from your fingers for a junket. Beware of your colleagues who flatter their seniors.

Leo
You should plan your day well in advance to reap benefits. Announce a tempting ‘contest’ for your juniors and watch them try to woo you with gifts. This may pay out for the holiday you have been secretly planning for some time now.

Virgo
Good time to take a holiday with your family. Go online today and visit your favourite holiday destinations for free, at the click of your mouse. But you must invest in a good broadband connection at home.

Libra
Difficulty with your spouse will cause some emotional stress. Stay away from using his/her credit card too often. Manage house accounts with pocket money from your parents instead.

Scorpio
Expenditure may rise due to sudden arrival of guests. To avoid, pack your bags and go camp at other relatives’ place.


Sagittarius

Harsh attitude of your colleagues might upset your day as they may show off their brand new iPhones or iMac. Practice patience and this too shall pass.


Capricorn
An evening with a close friend proves pleasurable and relaxing. You will be invited for a free drink, but linger on till dinner is served.


Aquarius
New ventures will start on a positive note. Expect some close friend to leave behind a large sum of money. Invest quickly before the lost wallet is discovered.


Pisces
Take care you can be emotionally exploited. Don’t fall for a sob story or phishing email that promises you money to be transferred online. Do not disclose your bank accounts details to anyone.

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Emraan Took My Beer Session Advice & Made Peace

Apparently Emraan Hashmi had a change of heart and I'd like to take credit for that (ahem!) since my open letter to him suggested that he has a beer session with the Landlord, Mr. Suvarna (not that I am advocating alcoholism) inspired by President Obama. (Read my open letter at Why Emraan Hashmi needs to drink beer)

Hashmi has made a U-Turn since then, saying that he was never discriminated being a Muslim, also the landlord remarks that he is more than willing to sell the flat to Hashmi, who is like his son. Mr. Suvarna claims that Mr. Hashmi will be his first choice if and when he decides to sells the flat (Mr. Suvarna had earlier said that he has put off plans to sell flat since his son is returning from the US).

So all's well that end's well. The extent to which Hashmi has done a U-turn only encourages me to conclude that he has heeded to my advice with numerous pegs of a a potent drink of Beer (I'm guessing Cobra beer or Kingfisher Strong).

Like Benjamin Franklin said - "Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy."