ACHARYA

Not so confident about the whole movie being entertaining or intresting but still not feeling like letting down a friend who had insisted so much on watching the much awaited Nepalese movie “Acharya”, I accompanied my friend to the theater halfheartedly. 
As we waited for the movie to start I still was thinking, "Why the hell am I here?" But I must say having expected the least out of this movie I was surprised to be so happy and proud to watch it! Unlike other commercial Nepali movies it had an inspirational story and the whole movie making and the actors this movie worth watching! Moreover this movie didn't have what most of the Nepalese commercial movies have; absurd acting/dialogues which makes our stomach churn every time we watch them and neither were there any cheap clothing in the name of fashion! The most refreshing aspect of the movie was absence of much used tacky/slapstick sense of humor that we get to see in every other Nepalese movies. 

The movie Acharya is a real life story of vajan siromani – Bhakta Raj Acharya. The movie tells us about the struggle of the singer and the songs in the movie are his original hits and his compositions. The elder son of Bhakta Raj Acharya, singer Satya Raj Acharya has turned himself into an actor to portray his father in the movie. I guess being his real life son and knowing his father very closely Satya Raj Acharya has beautifully blended with the role without overpowering the character with over acting. All the other actors have equally contributed and have saved the movie from the most common error of over acting that we can find in several Nepalese cinemas. The dialogues are also very simple yet very soothing and refreshing with the accents from eastern part of the country.

After really long time I was happy to see a Nepalese movie that really had meaning and quality. I could not resist writing about it because it really touched my heart! Now how many movies get applauded for? Yes, as the movie climaxed everyone in the theatre honored it with a standing ovation! Now that is something we all had been waiting for and it finally happened. I really think director Prashant Rasaili has done fabulous job with this movie and the whole crew of the movie equally put an effort to make this movie such a huge hit.

Cheers to the movie’s cast and crews :). 

 Acharya - Nepali Movie Trailer

Nepali Cinema and much needed classiness.

So its been couple of weeks since I have come across this really weird and cheap looking promotional banner of a Nepali movie in every possible movie theatres in Kathmandu which has made me loathe the Nepalese cinema even more and more. Obviously you would like to know what’s in that banner that has made me feel this way. Let me tell you, the banner basically has all these pictures of actors and actress, but one particular picture (which I assume the promoters think is going to attract people) is the picture of the lead roles kissing! Now, If you are think that I am blowing this out of proportion then let me tell you what I think is not appropriate about that whole advertisement theme. I think it is really cheap way of advertising and then the banner looks more like an advertisement of a porno movie rather than a genuine movie targeted for family audiences. If you see the banner yourself, you would totally agree that it looks very embarrassing. Every time I look at that banner I can’t even manage to read the name of that movie because all I can see is that kissing picture and I go like, “ Gross.”

            Managed to find this clip of that promotional banner so you could witness it for youself people.

What happened to creativity and originality? So, many people tell,”Nepali Bhayera Nepali flim ko barema faltu kura bhanne! Katti na kuirini bhai khaki”. But tell me why exactly should I like Nepali movies when there is nothing interesting in it to keep me entertained or at least interested? I agree that I have no idea how much effort it takes to make a movie. But as an audience all I care about is the movie that’s going to keep me entertained. But every time I think about Nepalese movies all I can picture myself looking at are bunch of people who can barely act and fashion that is way outdated/absurd/vulgar and the quality of the cinematography, gee I better not go into that. So, people whoever have decided to promote their movies with those cheesy movie banners with such vulgar pictures need to understand that it is definitely not going to help them attract any sane audiences except for few perverts.

And its not like there has been not a single decent Nepalese movies that has been made so far. There were numbers of movies which were not only entertaining but influencing/inspiring. Be it commercial movie/documentary there were these excellent Nepalese movies which people still remember and love to watch. There are actors and actresses who can really act.

Class, that is what we are lacking in our cinema and I wish people understand this soon and not torture us anymore.

Gemini/Cancer Cusp

Born on the 21st of June I was always confused when it came to Zodiac . But after going through the cusp details I no longer feel out of place and am completely happy to finally know what sign represents me! I know I am bit of a sign fanatic so here I am posting few details on my sign i.e Gemini/Cancer cusp. I hope this will help people who belongs to this cusp :).

Gemini/Cancer Cusp

Individuals born on the cusp of Gemini (the third Sign of the Zodiac) and Cancer (the fourth Sign of the Zodiac) are ruled by both Mercury and the Moon. These cuspians possess a large degree of brilliance and influence, and tend to control those around them. They dislike work which is perceived to be laborious and the inherent shrewdness here often enables Gemini/Cancer natives to attain the “world’s goods” without a great deal of physical or mental effort on their part. Anxious to gain public favor, these cuspians generally succeed by virtue of their great tact and versatility. Interested in heredity and ancestors, this is often reflected in a desire to care for relatives and propagate the family line.

The Gemini/Cancer cusp combination, also known as the Cusp of Magic, corresponds symbolically to the period of human life at around the age of twenty-one. Romantic and inspirational, these natives often employ their talents and energies in the service of a higher purpose…family, religion, philosophy, arts and political or social causes, for example. These are individuals who can wholeheartedly throw themselves into devotional activities and often appear to be mild, even self-effacing characters. Many Gemini/Cancer subjects prefer anonymity in their careers, although there can also be more aggresive natives of this cusp who become assertive as they mature and have no problem in letting the world know who they are. Easily seduced, most of these cuspians have the ability to enchant those around them…both consciously and unconsciously. Such individuals do possess a rather sweetly innocent charm and need to be wary of being imposed upon. However, by virtue of the inherent defensive instinct associated with this cusp combination, even the most mild of these natives will be inclined to gently lay down emotional guidelines that should not be overstepped. The more aggresive of these cuspians are frequently well aware of their powers of persuasion and may employ such power without any qualms whatsoever in order to get their own way, even though others might be hurt in the process.

Blessed with charm and magnetism, Gemini/Cancer subjects can be remarkably cool characters possessed with a useful objectivity, and their reasoning abilities may well prove to be an effective foil to deep emotions. Falling within the influence of both Gemini and Cancer, these cuspians are, in fact, a rather interesting blend of logic and feeling. Thus, when an appeal is made to the emotions of others, it is done in a detached and thoughful manner. Not ones to be easily upset, Gemini/Cancer natives inspire confidence by way of sympathy, concern and a willingness to help. They possess the knack of entering the hearts of those they love and a reluctance to relinquish that position, even when separations are necessary. These cuspians tend to be rather private people who are far from eager to grant others access to their inner world. They often fare best when they are able to work from home and will frequently set up such a home as a type of retreat or sanctuary. If the Gemini/Cancer native does allow another to share his or her living space, then such implies immense trust and a great deal of respect for the other person. An invitation to visit this highly personal world is more often the giving of a true gift or the reflection of a desire to share, rather than a sign of ostentation or need for sociability. Indeed, there is a danger here for these cuspians to isolate themselves from the society around them and retreat into an unproductive dreamworld. Such detachment will stunt the personal and spiritual development of these natives which could, later in life, be perceived by them as a sign of failure. Thus, remaining in touch with reality is important for Gemini/Cancer subjects and they need to find friends and partners who are more extroverted by nature in order to provide an essential link to the world. There is also a tendency for these cuspians to be passively selfish and others may view this as a demand for constant attention…a belief that the Gemini/Cancer cuspian thinks the world revolves around him or her. In short, the special needs and wants of these natives can impose heavy demands upon friends and intimates who may, at the same time, find themselves denying their own emotional and physical requirements…particularly if they are sensitive souls.

From an early age, these subjects are inclined to be reckless and wayward, prone to neglect all other matters in favor of amusement and pleasure. Thus, it is important that the children of this cusp combination be guided by a vigilant eye and a firm but loving hand. The inherent persuasive power of Gemini/Cancer natives becomes particularly evident in matters involving money. The males of this cusp have no difficulty in obtaining control over the purse strings of their women friends, while the females of this cusp, with their ingratiating manners and wheedling tones, find it all too easy to secure liberal “loans” without having to provide any form of security. Losses or gains are of little importance to these cuspians. If temporary failure is encountered in one direction, it appears to be regarded as nothing more than a “stepping stone” which will help these subjects to regain their feet…and there always seems to be an endless supply of backers waiting to provide aid. There will always be close family ties with siblings here and these natives often remain quite youthful and light-hearted throughout their entire life. This cusp combination is also likely to produce more ambidextrous people than any other in the Zodiac.

Due to the influence of Mercury (Gemini’s planetary ruler), there is a strong desire in this cusp combination to take up new projects and switch occupations. This aspect greatly influences the inherently restless nature of Cancer, which has its own personal conflicts and contrasts. With the Moon in the ascendant, these natives need stability which, in an odd fashion, is provided by the “flashback” to Gemini. Those born on the cusp of Gemini and Cancer become extremely active during the daytime and all other customary working hours. Thus, such individuals are able to overcome the traditional nightly restlessness customarily associated with Cancer natives. This cusp combination has a strong sense of conservatism which restrains those it governs from adopting an unwise or questionable enterprise…a typical fault attributed to the influence of Mercury. Gemini/Cancer cuspians simply refuse to take a gamble or engage in undue risks beyond a well-defined point. Thus, these subjects tend to create their own brand of traditions…conforming to an innate love of the old while accepting and enjoying the new. Basically, this is a very intuitive cusp combination accompanied by a broad-minded outlook and capacity for abstract reasoning. Emotion plays a key part in the lives of Gemini/Cancer cuspians, but it is checked and balanced with logic. The awareness and intellectual approach to life displayed by such individuals is often refreshing and the emotional honesty can be quite admirable. Gemini/Cancer subjects are suited to any of the occupations traditionally associated with the Sign of Cancer (often with a greater chance of success), as well as many other occupations courtesy of the high activity provided by the Gemini background. These are quick-witted individuals who are extremely intrigued with things around them and discover so much happiness in their own activities that they are able to shake off the retrospective moods which are such a handicap to the true Cancer subject. Once these cuspians have attained an aim, they move on to something else…feeling that the more they do in the future, the more satisfied they will be when it becomes the past.

With regard to relationships, Gemini/Cancer cuspians can make for caring, flirtatious and playful individuals with the ability to understand the difficulties any loved one will need to work through. However, marital vows are frequently not taken very seriously, particularly if such vows interfere with personal pursuits. Indeed, in certain circumstances, these can be rather untruthful and unscrupulous individuals. Nevertheless, the females of this cusp combination are extremely attached to their offspring and, in the event of a divorce, will abandon all else and make any sacrifice necessary to enable them to retain custody of their children. With an immense fondness for conversation and food, Gemini/Cancer cuspians find dinner dates with friends to be highly enjoyable. These natives are inherently inquisitive and literary-oriented, which means they embrace mental challenges with equal enthusiasm as they do physical ones. By virtue of a willingness to constantly try something new, they often make for excellent cooks. Their many interests result in an entertaining and stimulating conversationalist who truly loves people. They often enjoy team sports because of the family feeling a team frequently provides. Physical exercise and artistic endeavors…either written or on canvas…will allow Gemini/Cancer subjects to channel their swirling emotions into productive output.

Perhaps the greatest strength of the Gemini/Cancer cuspian is the blending of intellectual and conversational skills. In addition, with an inherently affectionate nature, this cusp is counted among the most caring characters of the Zodiac.

The most important lesson to be learned by Gemini/Cancer natives is that they need to curb any tendency toward excitability and overindulgence in diversions…particularly during those times when the Moon is on the wane. It is also necessary for them to constantly keep an eye on the desired goal and resist the urge to drift. The inherent tendency to repress feelings should also be avoided. As with all cusp individuals, these cuspians tend to be attracted to others born on the cusp…particularly those who fall within the Aquarius/Pisces and Scorpio/Sagittarius combinations.