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Sunday @ Hanks

Sunday the 9 th, turned out to be a Hanks day for me. I was almost free. And in this sultry weather I decided to stay back at home and enjoy three classic Tom Hanks movie. Well for those who does not know Tom Hanks, he is an American actor, producer, writer and director. Hanks worked in television and family-friendly comedies before achieving success as a dramatic actor in several notable roles, including Andrew Beckett in Philadelphia, the title role in Forrest Gump, Commander James A. Lovell in Apollo 13, Captain John H. Miller in Saving Private Ryan, Sheriff Woody in Disney/Pixar's Toy Story, Chuck Noland in Cast Away, and Joe "NY152" Fox in You've Got Mail. Hanks won consecutive Best Actor Academy Awards, in 1993 for Philadelphia and in 1994 for Forrest Gump.

Well yesterday I managed to watch 1) The Terminal : Its a 2004 comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. It is about a man trapped in a terminal at JFK International Airport when he is denied entry into the United States and at the same time cannot return to his native country, the fictitious Krakozhia, due to a revolution. The film is said to be inspired by the 18-year-stay of Mehran Karimi Nasseri in the Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Terminal I, Paris, France from 1988 to 2006.

2) Catch Me If You Can: Its a 2002 American comedy-drama film based on the life of Frank Abagnale Jr., who, before his 19th birthday, successfully conned millions of dollars by posing as a Pan American World Airways pilot, a Georgia doctor and Louisiana attorney and parish prosecutor. His primary crime was cheque forgery, becoming so skillful that the FBI eventually turned to him for help in catching other cheque forgers. Steven Spielberg directed the film, which stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Abagnale and Tom Hanks as Hanratty as well as Christopher Walken, Amy Adams, Martin Sheen, and Nathalie Baye.

3) Cast Away: Its a 2000 adventure film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks. Hanks portrays a fictional FedEx employee who is stranded on an uninhabited island after his plane crashes on a flight over the South Pacific. The film depicts his attempts to survive on the island using remnants of his plane's cargo, as well as his eventual escape and return to society. Hanks was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 73rd Academy Awards for his critically acclaimed performance.

Well the descriptions may not be the right way to judge the acting supremacy of Tom Hanks. So friends if you are unaware of this legend, just google and take out some time to watch those masterpiece.


And today I'm leaving for a long trip. Train @ 11 PM from Sealdah. Will miss u friends but will keep on blogging. And plz plz plz keep on commenting!!!

Keep Smiling !!!

Simply Laugh

Septua To Nonagenarian's

"Man is a social animal". Well we all know this and it is applicable for every human being irrespective of the fact whether you are a teenager or a septuagenarian or a nonagenarian. But unfortunately many people specially the sophisticated ones and the younger generation does not believe this. They are really finding it very difficult to digest this age old fact. Yes, its us because of whom the oldies are suffering. Mom and dad when 60 does not remain as sweet and close as they were before. Literally they are treated as if they are kind of burden for us. Its pathetic and pity to note that we does not care for our own mom and dad and shove them in old age home. The people who are the replica of GOD at least as said in our own tradition, surely deserves a much more respect and care even when they cross 60.

Oh! Gosh where is all the humanity going?

I urge all the youths and people of our society to spend a bit of time atleast talking to the older generation. May be a few minute will not bug u, but it could play miracle for them, who have been secluded. Just place yourself in their shoes and think how it would feel to stay alone without talking to anyone. These oldies need nothing just a bit of support and love from our side. And I think those experienced bunch are not asking much. A small place in heart is all they need. After all love moves the world!!!!!!

The Wishing Well

Male or Mail

Munni Ki Ma

Oh finally the Government Of India came up with a golden policy which will feature thousands of poor home maids across the country. Even though its debatable and many people may not happily agree to it. But trust me, I think that if we can get a weekly off then why can't they. They have been tortured and humiliated for numerous occasion at times even in my own home. I never liked that. The policy will simply imbibe some self respect for them. Just being poor, backward and helpless does not at all mean that they are not human. If we expect them to be machines and help manage our home, day in and day out with a negligible wage and perquisite and without leaves and breaks then it is completely ridiculous from our part. We need to put our self in their position and think that even they have a family and home to look after. Their two months small baby, their eighty seven year old ailing mother also need their support and care as much as we need and may be sometimes a few degree more than us. The thing is simple we need to be sensible and human while dealing with these poorly paid and treated beings.

Well still it will take a lot of time to actually put this proposed policy into practice and there is every possibility that it may get lost even before coming into picture. But still I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Theres every possibility that you have missed this front page news which featured the workplace rights for maids. Well, the faceless engine without which daily life will grind to a hault in India, are finally set to get the right to a weekly off, employment contract, minimum wage, fix working hours and health and life insurance.

Really, if it gets accepted then it will change the face of house maids in India. Documentation of these unskilled daily workers is absolutely necessary which will even check crimes and may even put a full stop to the regular sexual harassment. Who could forget the latest Sahini Ahuja episode.

Just give it a little thought!