Sunday, May 20, 2012

Kannazhaga from Moonu (3)

A rather lovey-dovey post..... Skip, if it sounds a little over board, but that is EXACTLY how he makes me feel.....Lovey dovey, mushy, nutty, all soft and warmhearted......
Thanks to my best friend Mogan. The one who molds my rustic heart into the beautiful Ladakh Valley. The one who builds my days into breathtaking ones.
The recent days have been super colossal ones.
Not a second passes, without his thoughts. Not a minute, without his presence - emotionally.....
Words run out on me..... Yours truly is absolutely plugged into his sentiments, soul and spirit.
The ONLY song that comes to mind, right now.....
இமைகள் மோதி அருகினில் வா.....
இதுபோல் எதுவும் இல்லை.....
உனக்குள் பார்க்கவா.. உள்ளதை கேட்கவா.....
என் உயிர் சேர்ந்திட நான் வழி சொல்லவா.....?

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Oru Kili Oru Kili from Leelai (2012)

Happy Sunday !!!!! And, Happy Mother's Day - to each and every female, in this world.....
And, to my darling Amma - thanks for everything. My heaven remains beneath your feet. God bless you, always.....
Made Amma, and Akka (my second mum), an eggless Suji Cake. It turned out pretty tasty. Amma gave it 8/10. Akka 9/10. Not too bad, I guess. Thanks to a wonderful website titled Sharmi's Passion and my love for cooking. 
Tea Time - My cuppa tea and pieces of the Suji Cake
The hot from the oven eggless Suji Cake
The side view - of the eggless Suji Cake.
I have been on my toes - yet again. Been super busy since morning. Wanted to catch forty winks but somehow, household duties got in the way. Weird, but I actually enjoy doing them. 
Read a review about the movie from which today's song comes from. Leelai. In fact, I caught a glimpse of it on Sun TV's Top Ten Movies this morning. It was in  fourth place. Looks impressive. Would definitely find a way to watch it and keep you guys updated.
I love this song. And, the way the video has been presented. Done with great taste minus the uproar. Nice.
5 reasons why I chose this song and video clip.
No. 1 - The song. The sentimental flow. The lyrics. Beautiful.
No. 2 - The chemistry and intimacy between the hero and heroine is just amazing. Nothing overboard. Lots of similarity to Alaipayuthey's Snegidhane, noted. Semma romantic.
No. 3 - The heroine and her awesome choice of sarees. The hues and the colours compliment her perfectly. Wow.
No. 4 - The background. Nothing fancy. A fort boarded by the sea. Wonderful. Can someone tell me, where is this? But, India, right?
No. 5 - Every moment in this video rings a "huge" bell.....(yours truly is smiling sheepishly, yet again.....) Every single second of it. Rephrasing. Every single second of it. Nijama, nijama..... (truly, truly). FYI, I awarded Mogan, the Quantum-Leap-from-Workaholic-to-Super-BestFriend-Award, recently. He has yet to be notified. Hahaha. This too, I shall keep you all updated, about.....
Have a great week ahead. See you around. Stay sweet, and safe, ya !!!!!

Saturday, May 12, 2012

Thoda Thoda Malarnthathena from Indra

Nothing - and I say, nothing - is as heartening, as home. The place where you can cuddle up comfortably and snuggle down safely. And, I am, finally back to my crash pad. My abode. My sanctuary..... Home sweet home. It is no tough nut to crack, why they call it so. 
My toasty bed and fluffy pillows are, close at hand. And, my favourite Maestro, Illayaraja-Ji is crooning, in the background. Heavenly (in simple words) and commodious (bombastically) - is how I am feeling right now.....
There are so many things I want to write about. Issues that I so would like to share and do not want to prorogue. 
The recent week (7th to 12th May 2012), was indeed, a hectic and vital one. 
And, 7th May 2012, was a Momentous Monday. One that needs to be awarded a stellar star. And distinguished and chronicled as big league day. A he-made-me-roll-in-the-aisle-day. A he-beguiled-and-bewitched-me-day. A he-put-me-under-the-magic-spell-day. A smashing-wow-wow day. Konjum over-aa iruku-leh ? (translation : A little exaggerated, huh?) No - not a drop of amplification or embellishment . Forthright and sincerely - it was, all of above. Plain, beautiful..... 
Missed home madly - on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. 
Saturday, quenched the pining. The joy of coming home to loved ones is bewildering. Managed to make Oat Cookies laced with Grounded Coffee, despite being dead tired. It was a sell out during late coffee - at home. 
The Oat Cookies - Prior to baking. Oats and cereal dough laced with grounded coffee.
The Oat Cookies - Upon baking. Fresh from the oven and sold out in a jiffy.
The song that keeps playing on my mind. ARR, Vairamuthu, SPB and Chitra. A-cannot-go-wrong-combination.....out
தொட தொட மலர்ந்ததென்ன
பூவே தொட்டவனை மறந்ததென்ன?
பார்வைகள் புதிதா? ஸ்பரிசங்கள் புதிதா?
மழை வர பூமி மறுப்பதென்ன?

காதலன் தீண்டாத பூக்களில் தேனில்லை
இடைவெளி தாண்டாதே என் வசம் நானில்லை..... (Vairamuthu sure does have a way with Tamil words.....)

பசித்தவன் அமுதம் பருகிடத் தானே
பதினேழு வசந்தங்கள் இதழ் வளர்த்தேன்
இலை மூடும் மலராக இதயத்தை மறைக்காதே
மலர் கொல்லும் காற்றாக இதயத்தை உலுக்காதே..... (Vairamuthu....hmmm, does it again.....)


Guess, I need to sign off, now. I am tired, no doubt. 

Sunday, May 6, 2012

Nil Nil Nil Pathil Sol Sol Sol from Paatu Paada Vaa

Raagamaaliga. I am fascinated by it. Today - it was Episode 449. And, the theme, was "Paadatha Pattellam" which refers to unsung songs. Rare melodies that are often sidelined. There were a few beautiful numbers, that I listened, and like instantly. 
This is one of them. From a movie titled Paatu Paada Vaa, this indelible number is a duet between the great IR himself and Uma Ramanan-Ji. What-a-song, what-a-lyrics. 
Give this wonderful number a try.... if you haven't. It is flirty and full of tease. A read between the lines one. 
p/s - Made a No Bake Biscuit Custard Pudding Cake. Serving it for tea. Cooking has become a growing passion. 
The ingredients - Custard Powder, Milk, Biscuits, Coffee, Sugar, & Maple Syrup

The Non Bake Biscuit Pudding

Side View of The Non Bake Biscuit Pudding

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே
நில்லாமல் பதில் சொல்லாமல் எங்கே
சென்றாலும் விடமாட்டேனே அன்பே
தினம் என் அருகில்......

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே
நாணம் எல்லாம் கொஞ்சம் ஓய்வெடுத்தால்
நான் அணைப்பேன் உன்னை பூங்கரத்தால்
ஏகாந்த வேளையில் ஏன் இந்த ஊடல்கள்
ஆரம்பம் ஆனதோ ஆனந்த தேடல்கள்
தேன் கூட்டில் உள்ள தேன் யாவும் மனம் வேண்டிடாதோ
நூல் கூட இடை நுழையாமல் எனைச் சேர்நதிடாதோ..சொல்..நில்

நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே
நில்லாமல் பதில் சொல்லாமல் எங்கே
சென்றாலும் விடமாட்டேனே அன்பே
தினம் என் அருகில்
நில் நில் நில் பதில் சொல் சொல் சொல் எனை வாட்டாதே
வில் வில் வில் உன் விழி அம்பில் எனை தாக்காதே

ஓவியமாய் உன்னை தீட்டி வைத்தேன்
உள் மனதில் அதை மாட்டி வைத்தேன்
மீன் விழுந்த கண்ணில் நான் விழுந்தேன் அன்பே
ஊர் மறந்து எந்தன் பேர் மறந்தேன் அன்பே
கூ கூ கூ என கை கோர்த்து குயில் கூவிடாதோ
பூ பூத்து பனிப்பூ பூத்து மடி தாவிடாதோ ..சொல்

Saturday, May 5, 2012

Oru Naal Oru Pozhudu from Anthi Manthaarai

Saturday. Household duties inspire me. They spark and spur more, today, the first of the two rest days given. Managed to do a whole lot of stuff since morning. Cleaned up the house - the kitchen (both, dry and wet) to be exact. Gardened. Watered the plants and sowed the revered Thulasi plant. Settled the laundry. And, also made a caramel pudding, which will be served during tea. Phew!!!!!
We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hugs a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth -Virginia Satir, family therapist-
Hahaha. This came from an article I read. Cannot stop laughing. That is a whole lot of hugs. 24, all. Which makes it a hug every hour - average.  The author ends his article with these words, "It only takes a hug, a heartfelt and warm embrace, to change the lives of others. Try it, it works....." Simple, but altering.....
And, hugging actually benefits, by reducing heart disease, diminishing stress, promoting longevity, strengthening social ties, lowering blood pressure, lowering heart rate and benefiting the hugger and the huggee equally. Cool, isn't it ? 
Why all this brouhaha over hugging????? Shalu - smiling sheepishly..... Go figure.
Iman Annachi's program on Adithya Channel will begin in another half an hour or so. I love the way he handles the audience. How he keeps a straight face in the funniest situation. It has since become my favourite show. 
This song is a beautiful masterpiece by ARR. Mind blowing lyrics which begin with the awesome, "ஒரு நாள் ஒரு பொழுது உன் மூஞ்சி காண்காமா உசுரு அல்லாடுதே...." This is what I will call my semma situation song.
Go have a great week ahead.....
Take care. God Bless.