Bulla ki jana main kaun

Our next major halt - Dargah, Ajmer. I was asked to wrap around a 'lungi' since I was wearing shorts. Reason - Katrina Kaif entered the Dargah in her short skirt during the fiming of 'Namastey London', raised the eyebrows of many and sparked a fight amongst two groups. I knew she had strong legs! But comparing my legs to Katrina's is not fair. On her.

One great contribution by Dargah is Sufi Music.I am huge fan of it. It is probably one thing that has truly shattered boundaries of religion and nation. Here are my two favourite sufi rockstars. Rabbi with his amazing lyrics and Strings with a voice to die for. Rabbi's video 'Bulla ki Jana' has lyrics translated in english and Strings' 'Na Jane Kyon' is part of the Spiderman-2 OST.

Do check them out. They truly rock!

Road to predition

I had always wanted to drive between Mumbai and Delhi. Like everybody else's, my excuse was the same - lack of time. When I needed my car in Mumbai, it was put in a truck and sent to me by my folks. There was no time for me to go Delhi and get the car.

This time I had finished my work in Mumbai. And there was no hurry to rush back home. So my father flew down (he had not been in Mumbai for a long time and not seen how I was living here) and we drove to Gurgaon.

My friends thought that I am embarking on my toughest voyage and some even tried talking me out of it. I was even more determined now. I could do it. I could be with my old man for three days!

Our first halt was Gandhi Ashram Sabarmati. A quiet place on the banks of Sabarmati river, this place epitomises the man who knew it how to keep it simple. At least when we talk about material comforts.

What interests me most about Gandhi is that he was a late bloomer. He showed no signs of brilliance and greatness till very late in his life unlike some other prodigies who have formulated their theories by the age of 25. Gandhi got better with years fighting his character's shortcomings. It gives us a reason to look forward to. At least to me.

On the left is Gandhi's famous bad handwriting. I think it reads,'If you can read this you are most probably a doctor.' Heh.

Leaving Mumbai

What better way to bid farewell to a city that hosted me for the last two years than being at an Indian Ocean concert. Their rendition of Bandeh for Black Friday is excellent. Do check out a shorter version of it.

For those who don't know, Black Friday is based on Mumbai Blasts that rocked the city in 1993.

Two of my close friends who make the most amazing couple in real life also have worked on this film. Aparnaa and Pavan. Pavan brilliantly played Tiger Memon in the film. Watch out for him. He is going to go places. Industry seems to have discovered him.

So it is goodbye to the city whose public transportation system and commuting made a man out of me. And the people with their helping attitude restored my faith in love and humanity.