Sanjha Chulha: A complete mismatch

This review is on the Punjabi style restaurant that is located off outer ring road, Bangalore.

I had been to this place yesterday, i.e., 25^th  Dec 2011 with friends. the food is really good. We had ordered for a paneer starter, bread basket, a couple of gravies like Dal and channa masala, and a jeera rice that we shared. Total bill came to Rs. 800. The dal tadka or Dal makhani alone costs around Rs. 175. Quantity is not all that great. But I must admit that the taste, though little spicy, was good enough.

The service was also prompt. We got the food within 10 minutes of ordering.

But what worries us is the ambience. When we get similar tasty food at other places, why do we go to such expensive places?   its for the ambience.

The chairs, tables, bowls, plates, menu card, the server’s uniforms are all very average, and just like an Andhra mess..(Except for the uniform part).

It looks like a very tacky place, and not an ideal place for a get-together or treats or parties..

I’m a person who doesn’t mind to pay extra money for quality food. But when I can get better food in the city for less than half the price, why do i visit such places.. There is no motivating factor to attract us to dine-in in such restaurants.

They also had a New Year/ Christmas buffet and a normal weekday buffet that costs Rs. 450 + taxes. But we were not hungry enough to try it.

So, for bachelors who will be interested for a simple thali meal on a daily basis, this will not suit. And for people who want to spend time with friends, relatives or colleagues, the ambience will be lacking. For corporate events like team lunch etc., the place will look small and uncomfortable. that is the issue.

You see, food can’t be the only focus if you want to run a successful business in an IT corridor like outer ring road.

இவங்க எல்லாம் எந்த நெனப்புல கடைய  தொறந்து வியாபாரம் பண்ண வந்துட்டாங்க ??

The next time your manager or some senior level person wants to take you or your team out for lunch, or if you have a team outing (or team eating rather..) make sure you choose the venue carefully such that its worth the money. Even if YOU are not spending the money, why not enjoy a better service and ambience for the same money (or rather budget..!! - if some one else is spending)..

At times of treat or party, don't ever go to a place based on it's price list , thinking that you can try a costly dish in "O.C" (Slang for Other's Cost). There are much more things to consider.

Hope this atleast opens half an eye of one IT fellow..!!

Rajapaattai: Vikram's worst movie till date?

By the time I’m writing this review, I'm that sure that there are plenty of theatres showing a houseful board.. But are they running houseful shows?

The reason - hype... Starring ’chiyan’ Vikram...!

Vikram appears as a junior artist whose ambition is to become a great villain in Tamil cine industry. He meets an old man whose life is in danger from the old man’s own son and a few political personalities over a land owned by the old man where he runs an orphanage. How vikram fights for justice for the old man and the orphans is the story.

As it is, not a great script that, nothing new.

The movie begins in a good way with a few witty one liners, but soon loses its way. Usual masala movies have the first half filled with introductions, comedy, songs and sentiments. Second half usually contains some cat and moyse game between hero and villain, and an action packed climax.

But this movie is a horror in the first half where they try to evoke comedy from the old man. Romancing scenes are not that interesting too. So the heroine hardly gets a chance to show her skills, even glamour skills.

Songs are not at all pleasant to hear. Neither foot tapping, nor peppy, nor youthful. It can be said that Yuvan has ended the year at a low.

Second half of the movie is filled with a very lengthy fight scene and the much hyped vikram-get ups.

That is one of the primary reason this movie was hyped to this extent that Vikram is appearing in different get-ups... But none of those roles exceed even 30 seconds.. I personally prefer Ajith’s roles in citizen over this, because Ajith at least appeared in those roes for more than 2 minutes.

What to watch out for: The song at the end of the movie where Vikram dances with the cameo stars Shreya and Reema Sen. But you don’t have to watch the entire movie to see that song, it should be easily available in YouTube..

Honestly, i dint find anything interesting in this movie, and would advice you to stay away from it.

It’s a crap movie.

Sorry Mr.Vikram, but your script selection is again wrong this time. I hope this stays as the worst movie of your career and hope you get to choose different scripts that supplement your wonderfull acting talents.