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Reviewed Umrao Jaan -2006 Bollywood

Umrao Jaan ne to jaan he le lee

The title is not my'creation'. It is the comment that came straight from'dil se' of on of the movie watchers in the theater. No offenses, but Umrao Jaan proves that JP Dutta should stick to arms and ammunition only or should I say he is better off on the'Borders' and so should stay away from ...Read more

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Commented on own review

A sorry story
Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

Thanks to sebyjp, TVmouth, sweets_desire, jaideepkhanduja, amaanluvs, and paulose for reading and rating my review. And special thanks to cutedoggie and maryum1986 for taking out time and even commenting on the review. You guys are real quick! Thanks a lot. Avantika

Reviewed Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna

A sorry story

I was about to write my comments under 'comments section' for the review written by RoySiddharth. But as my comment was becoming longer and longer... I thought why not post it as a review instead. So, here are my thoughts about this movie - Nice start... typical Karan Johar glam, cinematog...Read more

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Commented on myviews's review

Are we being fair?
General Tips on Moral Policing

Nice to see you back in action on M/S.com. Ur article is really though provoking. Although the medical profession is still considered to be most noble, but some people don't feel guilty to bring bad name to it. The problem is that these 'bad name earners' are so much easily available that because... of them even those few good ones also get tarnished. And the general public can't make out who is good and who is bad. However, goodness does not go unnoticed for long. As India Awakens (this is not in context to Rang De Basanti, but to the slogan that our President Mr Abul Kalam has given), I am sure we'll get more dedicated professionals who would outnumber the 'bad name earners' category and we also, as an individual, would have some dignity for all professions. Read More

Reviewed ______

Reservations

Before I start to 'copy' and 'paste' this, let me tell you that this is no article written by me. I came across this article some days back in the Economic Times and found it very interesting and sarcastic. Then I sat wondering - how to spread the message to more-n-more people and then I thought...Read more

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Commented on mouthshutdotcom's review

Chocolate is really a sinful sweet!!!
Chocolate - Bollywood

The movie was surely a bad one. A failed attempt to make it a 'Total Hollywood style' movie. I wouldn't be surprised if I come to know that it was a frame-by-frame copy of some Hollywood movie. The story could have been more interesting n gripping had it been given some better treatment. It would h...ave been much tolerable without all those 'out-of-place' songs. thanks for the review. avantikaRead More

Commented on mouthshutdotcom's review

An unforgettable epic!!!
Taj Mahal

I seriously doubt that any movie made by Akbar Khan can be this good... this good as you have described it in your review. Or is it just your words n style that makes it atleast 'sound' beautiful. :-) m quite curious to see this movie now... after reading your loooooooooooooooooong review. ke...ep writing, avantikaRead More

Commented on Cticize's review

~Now Let's Rise~ Mangal HUA HAI
Mangal Pandey - The Rising

Hi Pras, m feeling so jealous that U watched this movie amidst all those whistles and hootings. I am to see this movie tonight. But here in London, U R supposed to watch a movie quitely... no expressions of excitement and happiness.... no whistles and clappings. m sure I would have enjoyed the mo...vie more had i been in India! Thanks for the review anyways. It is nice and would convince anybody to see the movie atleast once!! Enjoy, AvantikaRead More

Reviewed Viruddh - Bollywood

Just My Views...

Hi People, I know I am quite late for my review on this movie, but ever since I got that mail from Mouthshut about some contest, I thought I too should be participating this time. So, here I am with the most recent movie that I watched - Viruddh. There are already so many reviews on the...Read more

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A very slow film yet a very true one!!!
Sarkar

Hi Muneeb, I like all your reviews. U have a very typical style of writing... seems u have kept a template for Ur movie reviews and U write all Ur reviews as per that template. I read your review more for its style. Keep it up. Just one correction - Kathrina Kaif (Pooja) is not the daughter... of Khurana. She is daughter of some Big Business man and no politician in the movie. Keep up the good work. All the best, Avantika Read More

Commented on own review

Read for pleasure
Reading Reviews on MouthShut

Dear Friends, Thanks a lot for the overwhelming and polite response/comments. ‘Overwhelming’ because I was not expecting anybody to even notice my review over such a short period and polite because I was warned by one of my friends to be prepared for the verbal ‘brickbats’... and even some abusive language. But you guys are real darlings. Thanks once again for accepting my thoughts and me. Now, time for some more personalised ‘thanks giving’ ritual. Cticize: It is all about ‘making a point’. Well even small kids make their point by hues n cries but gradually they do learn much better means of making their point – the language. So, high time for star and even non-star writers to learn some good tricks for ‘making their point’. Rohit (Rohitthebest), Vishal (visgarg), Farookh (Mbfarookh), Rajni (rajni_raj): Thanks for all the support and understanding the point. Quite contrasting comments – ‘childish and naïve’, ‘different flavour’, ‘different style’, ‘open-forum’. Interesting though. Keep pouring in the comments, while I prepare myself for some other controversial article. Enjoy mouthshut with open senses, AvantikaRead More

Reviewed Reading Reviews on MouthShut

Read for pleasure

I still am not very sure if this is the appropriate category to post my review/article. However, since the'worst writers' and'worst reviews' category is disabled for posting reviews, so I chose this one. Nevermind the category as long as someone is reading this review/article. The fact that t...Read more

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Commented on thegreatone's review

5tH Of My BesT Of 5 SerieS..BryaN AdamS ThiS TimE
Five Best Songs of Bryan Adams

BA is always cool... all his numbers are great... may it be 'Cuts like a knife' or 'the only thing that looks good on me'... I was disappointed to see Cloud 9 in Ur list... but then saw Ur 'explanation' right above! :o) keep writing... and keep listening to BA. all the best! avantika

Commented on thegreatone's review

ItS TimE 4 RemixeS NoW-ChK OuT ThE ChoiceS
Five Best Hindi Remixes

Hi ChintaN, m sure u would like to add aother one to the list... the new remix by Lesli Lewis - Bheegi Bheegi Raato Mei... BTW... how about listing the best (or rather worst) Remix videos!! ;o) DJ Suketu is quite cool at times... and ofcourse Flute Fantasy is fantastic!! chill out... A...vantikaRead More

Commented on ph02c026's review

Must Ride Transit System !
Chennai Mass Rapid Transit System - MRTS

This metro train system is really a boon! The Delhi metro is also fast gaining popularity and is a sheer delight to travel in. This is an excellent step towards the traffic problems. Thanks for the info through your review. I was under the impression that only the Delhiets have this pleasure of m...etro train service! :o) Happy travelling! AvantikaRead More

Commented on mermaid_'s review

The Finest Actress on the Earth
Kajol

Her first film was Bekhudi... and not 'Behudi'!! :-D In Badshah, was it not Twinkle Khanna opposite SRK?! ...or are we talking about some different Badshah?! However, thanx for the summary of Kajol's career.

Reviewed General Tips on Cooking

No category available for my topic - 'Egg' Storag

Today I got a very humble and gentle WARNING message from the Mouthshut. Ms Arti Kapoor requested me to contribute atleast something to this website that I have been using more like a newspaper - just for reading articles! So my friends, here comes my first contribution to the site that is open ...Read more

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Commented on niraj_singh4's review

French Lessons!
Paris

Hi Niraj! Nice review. Just a little correction... Arc de Triomphe (arch of triumph) has 12 and not 14 streets radiating from it. Thanks, Avantika

Commented on myviews's review

An Ode to Nightingale
Twenty Best Songs of Lata Mangeshkar

nice effort!... saw Ur list of songs... read the other lists too. To my surprise.. the song sung my Lata jee that made even Nehru jee weep... has no mention in any of the lists. One reason I could understand for the miss out could be that the song is not from any hindi movie. But still... that is on...e immortal number by the nightingale... 'e mere watan ke logo...' I love her songs from Pakizaa, and then one more gazal... hum hai mata-e-koochaa-o-bazaar ke tarah... and remember the song from Anupama in that wispering tone... kuch dil ne kahaa.... U R right... the list is endless... m still wondering how U ppl decide of picking up a few from the whole lot... hats off to U too!!... looking forwars to another set of assorted songs cassette from U... this time 'The Best of Lata' types... luv avantikaRead More

Commented on dab60's review

Do you fell tired and cold?
Dealing with Hypothyroidism

Thankx for all that detailed info about the disorder. I too am a victim of the same. I am 28 and we discovered the disorder through a blood test only. I wish to ask you furthur, if you could suggest me some food item that are a natural source of Iodine. I guess this whole problem is basically... due to the lack of Iodine in the body. Please correct me and advice me. I am currently on a 50mg thyroxine medication.Read More