Bored Beyond Belief !! http://varshita.net ~Varshita~ Wed, 07 Sep 2011 11:04:59 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Was it me or it was you http://varshita.net/was-it-me-or-it-was-you/ http://varshita.net/was-it-me-or-it-was-you/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:29:23 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/?p=618 Continue reading →]]> With every night fondness grew
All the old memories I then threw
Holding hands on a rainy day
Sniffing the perfume I had sprayed
Was it me or it was you
Looking for someone as special as you

Blow hot and blow cold were the days
Fighting with many in different ways
Only hope was the love within
Scared we were for our smooth sailing
Was it me or it was you
Hurting with smile a few

Days spent discovering our tale
Few months passed few then failed
Uncovering many hidden sides
Making an effort struggling with smile
Was it me or it was you
Shocked surprised angry and blue

Sun came out and shined bright
Struck a cord made the mayhem delight
They got happy with what they saw
The match eventually came to a draw
Was it me or it was you
Relieved when hatred bid adieu

Few years and going strong
Not realizing it has been that long
Built a castle of our dreams
Sharing a life as easy as it seems
Was it me or it was you
Holding hands while time just flew

]]> http://varshita.net/was-it-me-or-it-was-you/feed/ 0 Zindagi se darte ho – Indian Ocean (Peepli Live) http://varshita.net/zindagi-se-darte-ho-indian-ocean-peepli-live/ http://varshita.net/zindagi-se-darte-ho-indian-ocean-peepli-live/#comments Wed, 18 Aug 2010 18:20:58 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/?p=613 Continue reading →]]> Zindagi se darte ho
Zindagi to tum bhi ho
Zindagi to hum bhi hain
Aadmi se darte ho
Aadmi to tum bhi ho
Aadmi to hum bhi hai
Tum abhi se darte ho

Aadmi zubaan bhi hai
Aadmi bayaan bhi hai

Harf aur maani ke
Rishta haaye ahaan se
Aadmi haa waabasta
Aadmi ke daaman se haan
Aadmi ke daaman se
Zindagi hai wabasta
Usse tum nahi darte ho

Ankahi se darte ho
Jo abhi nahi aayi
Us ghadi ke aamad ki
Aagahi se darte ho
Tum abhi se darte ho

Pehle bhi to guzre hai
Daur na rasaai ke
Be reya khudai ke
Phir bhi yeh samajhte ho
Hech aarzoo mandi
Yeh shab-e-zubaan bandi
Hai rah-e-khuda wandi
Tum yahi samajhte ho

Tum yeh magar kya jaano
Lab agar nahi hilte
Haath jaag uthte hain
hath bol uthte hain
Subh ki azaan bann kar

Roshni se darte ho
Roshni to tum bhi ho
Roshni to hum bhi hain
Tum abhi se darte ho

Raah-e-shauk mein jaise
Raah-ru ka jaise khoon lapke
Ek naya junoon lapke
Aadmi chhalak uthhe
Aadmi hanse dekho
Shehar phir base dekho
Tum abhi se darte ho
Tum abhi se darte ho…

- OST of Peepli live- Sung and composed by Indian Ocean

]]> http://varshita.net/zindagi-se-darte-ho-indian-ocean-peepli-live/feed/ 0 Kites – Not all that bad http://varshita.net/kites-not-all-that-bad/ http://varshita.net/kites-not-all-that-bad/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 18:44:10 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/05/31/kites-not-all-that-bad/ Continue reading →]]> I am not too sure if I saw a different version or was it thanks to the reviews that I went with zero expectation, But surprisingly I kind of liked Kites.


I can quite understand the hall-boo around the movie being half in spanish / english with sparce usage of hindi and being tagged as a big release in Hindi Cinema. But I guess Rakesh roshan could have made it clear that its meant only for educated audiences (thanks to the english sub-titles). Bihar and UP can take a hike. Oh but they did have something to look forward to… Barbara Mori

Well the chemistry and biology between Hrithik and Barbara is steaming hot that no wonder Susanne had to deal with termites back home last year.

Well I definately give this movie a thumbs up…especially after a disastrous Houseful got 3 * in most dailies.

]]> http://varshita.net/kites-not-all-that-bad/feed/ 0 Change – One word thats enough to rock your world ! http://varshita.net/change-one-word-thats-enough-to-rock-your-world/ http://varshita.net/change-one-word-thats-enough-to-rock-your-world/#comments Sun, 30 May 2010 18:37:49 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/05/31/change-one-word-thats-enough-to-rock-your-world/ Continue reading →]]> Yup it swings both ways. Can rock your world in all senses. Good bad ugly… any which way.

Ironically it is also one topic on which I have conducted quite a few trainings and yet when it comes to the practical implementation I find myself trying not to take the bait.

Our behaviour is quite like a leach. We like to stick on to things even when its time to move on cos we like to stick on.. or we want it that ways … aah reminds me of the old backstreet boys song.

Allright lets not regress from the topic at hand.

Its quite true that we humans have a tendency of liking status quo. Happy to be where we are or even when we are not, its too much of an effort to make that change.

Few things that are on my pending list which are slowly calling for change:

  • current job (definately tops the list)
  • sedantary lifestyle
  • shopping habits
  • actually even the current residence

    • To be honest I think I am scared about the aftermath of bringing about any change in the aforesaid areas. Specially the first one. Having to prove your worth once again, to build rapport with new colleagues, struggling to settle in… i can give you enough and more reasons to justify my stance. But the truth remains… Its time to move on !

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/change-one-word-thats-enough-to-rock-your-world/feed/ 0     Yet another day at work… http://varshita.net/yet-another-day-at-work/ http://varshita.net/yet-another-day-at-work/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:09:13 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/01/28/yet-another-day-at-work/ Continue reading →]]> A half empty or a half full bottle of water on the desk
    strokes of an irritable hindi song in the background
    people ready to rust in their chairs
    time seems to have died in our neighbourhood today

    Anticipating a brighter future
    angry with the stale present
    floating in the daunting memories of the past
    dreams seem to have broken in our neighbourhood today

    Staring at the to-do list in the diary
    struggling to keep the eyes open
    forcing a polite conversation
    enthusiasm seems to have dried in our neighbourhood today

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/yet-another-day-at-work/feed/ 2     Post 588 – Living in Mumbai http://varshita.net/post-588-living-in-mumbai/ http://varshita.net/post-588-living-in-mumbai/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:53:59 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/01/28/post-588-living-in-mumbai/ Continue reading →]]> Why this peculiar post name?

    Well thats how this post was saved in my drafts for a very long time and I am feeling too lazy to change it to anything else now.

    The post earlier had a list of movies I had seen in theatre ever since i moved to mumbai. But I guess it got too much for me to update. The list is pretty long now…

    I dont think I have watched as many movies in my life as I have in the last one and a half years. Well thats what your mode of entertainment really boils down to every weekend when you live in a city where you have no family but a handful of friends.

    Life has been busy in Mumbai. And before you jump the gun… let me clarify that this is not just another ranting session about mumbai…its actually much more.

    I have been here for a few months short of two years now and I havent really had a day where I feel at peace in this city. While I do agree there are a few things that I LOVE about this place (dont be too quick to smile) but it loses on the balance handsdown to the things I HATE about mumbai.

    Let me put those things here for your to understand where I am coming from…

    Things I love:

  • Security: I had heard about it but now I completely agree that this place is safer for Girls… atleast in comparison to Delhi. No matter what time it is, you can easily find a rickshaw/ local train / cab without the fear of being raped / abducted.
  • Professionalism: Worklife is much btter here not just in terms of money and opportunities but also in terms of people attitude. No nosy colleagues / bosses.
  • Late night joints: This city never sleeps and you never go hungry out here. Be it vada pao, roadside pao bhaji, cheese toast, juices or shakes, idli/vada/dosa, or local pizza… anytime anywhere its available!
  • Weekend getaways: At times I think its only cos this city is so maddening that these weekend getaways make so much moolah. Lonavla, khandala, alibag, panchgani, mahabaleshwar, pune, chiplun… all within the reach of 5 hrs drive.
  • Privacy: Its a double whammy here. Firstly since everyones so busy, the neighbours dont really know eachother or even bother to care. Secondly living here alone with my spouse gives me ample amount of space in terms of doing / wearing what we like.

    • Things I hate:

  • Traffic: You can never really enjoy driving in Mumbai. You never find empty roads, other than at 3 in the night. And i m not even talking about the size of the main roads here. Did I mention the pot holes?
  • Food: If you are a foodie and you have been lucky enough to have tasted some nice Mughlai / southindian food in your life, mumbai is so not the place for you. Everything you eat out here will either be sweet (thanks to gujju // marwari influence) or chilly. Ever heard of making the food spicy? Also you can never find butter chicken with bones here!
  • Malls: Everybodys favourite destination on weekends. You cannot yes you heard me right, you cannot shop on weekends thanks to the footfalls. You literally have to push or be pushed around if you have been courageous enough to make a trip there.
  • Clothes: Every shop selling indian wear is influenced by Saas Bahu serials.. So its either too garish or if its simple.. you will find everyone wearing the same.
  • Movie ticket prices: Are way too much ! Our house hold expenditure is high thanks to the amount we spend on watching movies. Even the early morning show costs a minimum of 100 bucks while I remember in delhi it was just 50 bucks !
  • Pigeon houses: Ten steps any direction and you are bound to hit a wall. Yes thats the size of a house an average middle class family can afford… or even worse in some cases. The concept of balconies is alien. And even if your builder has been insightful enough to keep them, you would either find families covering the area to create another bedroom out of that space, or putting grill all around the balcony to make it look like a domiciled version of Jail.
  • Parking: When you cant find space to live, you cant only dream to find space to park. Strange parking rules allow only one car per apartment to be parked inside the society. So the other needs to be parked on main road.
  • One way conditions apply: Yes conditions apply. When you are in a one way, dont be to happy and increase your speed, infact be cautious cos you never know when a BEST bus will come from the opposite direction. Apparently BEST busses are allowed even in one ways … wah !
  • No Family: At times you really wanna eat your moms home made food… which you just cant get here. Leading to more expenditure either in terms of entertainment to keep depression at bay, or flying down to delhi to pacify the taste buds… either ways… loads of kharcha !

    • I am sure there are many more I can talk or let me correct rant about… but like I said earlier I am feeling very lazy today. Hence the first post from office :)
    Chao…

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/post-588-living-in-mumbai/feed/ 1     And Shiney is back ! http://varshita.net/and-shiney-is-back/ http://varshita.net/and-shiney-is-back/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:51:23 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/01/13/and-shiney-is-back/ Continue reading →]]> Yes… you heard me right. Shiney Ahuja is back in B-town.

    And in case you are wondering how the hell do I know, well well, did I forget to mention earlier that he stays in my complex?
    Well ….ok now I just did !

    Saw him last night strolling in the compound along with his wife… couple looked quite lovey dovey.. have no comments to offer on the case though…

    One shall only wait and watch !

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/and-shiney-is-back/feed/ 1     Happy New Year guys ! http://varshita.net/happy-new-year-guys/ http://varshita.net/happy-new-year-guys/#comments Fri, 01 Jan 2010 20:13:37 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2010/01/02/happy-new-year-guys/ Continue reading →]]> And another one goes by… but this one just flew…
    I dunno whether its married life or this city that you feel that lifes zipping past you.

    Loads was done, accomplished, learnt, felt, regretted…last year.

    Hopefully this year too there will be new learnings, new mistakes and new milestones.

    But one thing I definately want to do this year is to dedicate some time off the week to the blog. Have had some interesting stuff to blog about but havent really gotten myself to sit and type.

    So i guess this year we shall get to see some meaningful blog enteries… specially on travel and restraunts since thats a huge chunk that I want to write reviews about.

    Blog entry on trip to goa…. coming soon !

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/happy-new-year-guys/feed/ 0     Diwali in Delhi http://varshita.net/diwali-in-delhi/ http://varshita.net/diwali-in-delhi/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2009 19:31:53 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2009/10/19/diwali-in-delhi/ Continue reading →]]> Its that time of the year again…post diwali depression setting in.

    What intrigues me though is the sheer fact that inspite me so looking forward to this trip… it didnt quite match up to its expectations.

    But what did definately … was the ever so awesome delhi food.

    There is no denying that Delhi belly is far far superior and tasty than Amchi Mumbai…

    I so miss this food in Bombay (boo Raj Thakeray!!)… and ofcourse the family too !

    ]]>     http://varshita.net/diwali-in-delhi/feed/ 1     Ajj din chadeya tere rang varga lyrics http://varshita.net/ajj-din-chadeya-tere-rang-varga-lyrics/ http://varshita.net/ajj-din-chadeya-tere-rang-varga-lyrics/#comments Wed, 23 Sep 2009 04:13:49 +0000 Varshita http://varshita.net/2009/09/23/ajj-din-chadeya-tere-rang-varga-lyrics/ Continue reading →]]> Ajj din chadheya tere rang varga
    Ajj din chadheya tere rang varga
    Phool sa hai khila aaj din

    Rabba mere din yeh na dhale
    woh jo mujhe khawaab mein mile
    usse tu lagade ab gale
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Rabba aaya din yeh yaar ke
    saara jahan chod chad ke
    mere sapne sawaar de
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Ajj din chadeya tere rang varga

    Baksha gunaho ko sun ke duwao ko
    rabba pyaar hai tune sab ko hi de diya
    meri bhi aahon ko sun le duwao ko
    mujhko woh dila mene jisko hai dil diya

    Aasmaan pe aasmaan usko de itna bata
    woh jo mujhko dekh ke hase
    pana chahoon raat din jisse
    rabba mere naam kar usse
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Ajj din chadeya tere rang varga

    Maanga jo mera hai jaata kya tera hai
    maine kaun si tujhse jannat mang li
    kaisa khuda hai tu bas naam ka hai tu
    rabba jo teri itni si bhi na chali

    Chahiye jo mujhe kar de tu mujhko ata
    jeeti rahi saltanat teri
    jeeti rahe ashiqui meri
    dede mujhe zindagi meri
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Rabba mere din yeh na dhale
    woh jo mujhe khawaab mein mile
    usse tu lagade ab gale
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Rabba aaya din yeh yaar ke
    saara jahaan chod chad ke
    mere sapne sawar de
    tenu dil da vaasta

    Ajj din chadeya tere rang varga
    Ajj din chadeya tere rang vargaaaa…
    Din chadeyaaaa..

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