Bret Lee in form for Bollywood debut

New Delhi, (IANS) Australian speedster Brett Lee is geared up to showcase his cricketing skills on the big screen with his Bollywood debut in Manmohan Shetty's "Victory".


Lee would be playing himself in the movie.

"Working in the movie was fun because I just got to play myself. I enjoyed the whole experience," Lee said on the sidelines of an event here Monday.

Sharing his on-shoot experiences, he added: "We used to play a lot of cricket on the sets and my co-stars got many cricketing tips from me."

"Victory" is the story of a small-town cricketer played by Harman Baweja who makes it big in the international cricket scene. He is helped by Lee in the movie to realise his dreams.

Other Australian players - Michael Hussey, Brad Hogg and Stuart Clark will also share screen space in the movie for the first time along with Lee.

Apart from claiming wickets, Lee shares a passion for music. He also did a song and music video for legendary singer Asha Bhosle's album "Asha and friends".

"I am a music lover and I can hear anything from 'Metallica' to 'Backstreet Boys'," Lee added.

Lee's love for music is evident by his habit of playing either the guitar or the piano everyday.

"Music is the real stress buster for me, so at the end of a busy day, I play some instrument or listen to good music to uplift my spirits," he said.

When asked about his take on the emerging tie-ups between the fashion and sports world, Lee said both were different fields that should not be mixed.

Queried about his fashion statement, he quipped: "Fashion is just like music to me. I like to carry myself well and my fashion statement is just to be oneself."

Lee, who is a busy person because of hectic cricket tours and other assignments, is a home person whenever he gets the time.

"The family always comes first, so I love to be with them whenever I get time. My home is the ultimate holiday destination for me," he concluded.

Beginning of forever

I'll still always remember
The last time we were together
Wanting to discover
From the beginning of forever

You were the only thing,
I had to live for.
Everything was so perfect,
But that was before.

I always thought,
We would always be together.
I would love you,
From now till forever.

But I know that would be in the end
And we will be apart
So many kisses I can't send
After what you did to my heart

Behind this smiley mask
I saw the ugly truth
A question in my mind I've ask...
Why I loved you?

What should I do, to make you love me?
What should I say, to make you believe me?
It's only you, who I want to see?
Every day of my single day, to set me free

I lost my way, my thought
And my heart was withered
In a game I played
Pretending I'm the winner

Running from the truth
was the easy thing to do
I wish you had the courage to be honest
to gently tell me, we were though

So, please return to the past
Return to your man
I said, "I love you," at last
Wishing you would understand

That's true
I'm still needing you
But you must know
That I'll never let you go...

The top 10 languages spoken in the world

10. French -- Number of speakers: 129 million
Often called the most romantic language in the world, French is spoken in tons of countries, including Belgium, Canada, Rwanda, Cameroon, and Haiti. Oh, and France too. We're actually very lucky that French is so popular, because without it, we might have been stuck with Dutch Toast, Dutch Fries, and Dutch kissing (ew!).
To say "hello" in French, say "Bonjour" (bone-JOOR).

9. Malay—Indonesian Number of speakers: 159 million
Malay-Indonesian is spoken - surprise - in Malaysia and Indonesia. Actually, we kinda fudged the numbers on this one because there are many dialects of Malay, the most popular of which is Indonesian. But they're all pretty much based on the same root language, which makes it the ninth most-spoken in the world.Indonesia is a fascinating place; a nation made up of over 13,000 islands it is the sixth most populated country in the world. Malaysia borders on two of the larger parts of Indonesia (including the island of Borneo), and is mostly known for its capital city of Kuala Lumpur.
To say "hello" in Indonesian, say "Selamat pagi" (se-LA-maht PA-gee).

8. Portuguese -- Number of speakers: 191 million
Think of Portuguese as the little language that could. In the 12th Century, Portugal won its independence from Spain and expanded all over the world with the help of its famous explorers like Vasco da Gama and Prince Henry the Navigator. (Good thing Henry became a navigator . . . could you imagine if a guy named "Prince Henry the Navigator" became a florist?) Because Portugal got in so early on the exploring game, the language established itself all over the world, especially in Brazil (where it's the national language), Macau, Angola, Venezuela, and Mozambique.
To say "hello" in Portuguese, say "Bom dia" (bohn DEE-ah).

7. Bengali -- Number of speakers: 211 million
In Bangladesh, a country of 120+ million people, just about everybody speaks Bengali. And because Bangladesh is virtually surrounded by India (where the population is growing so fast, just breathing the air can get you pregnant), the number of Bengali speakers in the world is much higher than most people would expect.
To say "hello" in Bengali, say "Ei Je" (EYE-jay).

6. Arabic -- Number of speakers: 246 million
Arabic, one of the world's oldest languages, is spoken in the Middle East, with speakers found in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Egypt. Furthermore, because Arabic is the language of the Koran, millions of Moslems in other countries speak Arabic as well. So many people have a working knowledge of Arabic, in fact, that in 1974 it was made the sixth official language of the United Nations.
To say "hello" in Arabic, say "Al salaam a'alaykum" (Ahl sah-LAHM ah ah-LAY-koom) .

5. Russian -- Number of speakers: 277 million
Mikhail Gorbachev, Boris Yeltsin, and Yakov Smirnoff are among the millions of Russian speakers out there. Sure, we used to think of them as our Commie enemies. Now we think of them as our Commie friends. One of the six languages in the UN, Russian is spoken not only in the Mother Country, but also in Belarus, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. (to name just a few places).
To say "hello" in Russian, say "Zdravstvuite" (ZDRAST-vet- yah).

4. Spanish -- Number of speakers: 392 million
Aside from all of those kids who take it in high school, Spanish is spoken in just about every South American and Central American country, not to mention Spain, Cuba, and the U.S. There is a particular interest in Spanish in the U.S., as many English words are borrowed from the language, including: tornado, bonanza, patio, quesadilla, enchilada, and taco grande supreme.
To say "hello" in Spanish, say "Hola" (OH-la).

3. Hindustani -- Number of speakers: 497 million
Hindustani is the primary language of India's crowded population, and it encompasses a huge number of dialects (of which the most commonly spoken is Hindi). While many predict that the population of India will soon surpass that of China, the prominence of English in India prevents Hindustani from surpassing the most popular language in the world. If you're interested in learning a little Hindi, there's a very easy way: rent an Indian movie. The film industry in India is the most prolific in the world, making thousands of action/romance/ musicals every year.
To say "hello" in Hindustani, say "Namaste" (Nah-MAH-stay) .

2. English -- Number of speakers: 508 million
While English doesn't have the most speakers, it is the official language of more countries than any other language. Its speakers hail from all around the world, including the U.S., Australia, England, Zimbabwe, the Caribbean, Hong Kong, South Africa, and Canada. We'd tell you more about English, but you probably feel pretty comfortable with the language already. Let's just move on to the most popular language in the world.
To say "hello" in English, say "What's up, freak?" (watz-UP-freek) .

1. Mandarin -- Number of speakers: 1 billion+
Surprise, surprise, the most widely spoken language on the planet is based in the most populated country on the planet, China. Beating second-place English by a 2 to 1 ratio, but don't let that lull you into thinking that Mandarin is easy to learn. Speaking Mandarin can be really tough, because each word can be pronounced in four ways (or "tones"), and a beginner will invariably have trouble distinguishing one tone from another. But if over a billion people could do it, so could you. Try saying hello!
To say "hello" in Mandarin, say "Ni hao" (Nee HaOW). ("Hao" is pronounced as one syllable, but the tone requires that you let your voice drop midway, and then raise it again at the end.)

Some informations

The human body is a machine that is full of wonder. This collection of
human body facts will leave you wondering why we were designed the way we are.

1.Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream.

2.The largest cell in the human body is the female egg.

3.The smallest is the male sperm.

4.You use 200 muscles to take one step.

5.The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.

6.Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.

7.A pair of human feet contain 250,000 sweat glands.

8. A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.

9. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.

10.The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the
Encyclopedia Britannica.

11.It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your
stomach.

12. The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.

13. Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis
of the liver than men with hair..

14. At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a
single cell.

15. There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.

16. Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a
gallon of water to a boil.

17.. The enamel in your teeth is the hardest substance in your body.

18.. Your teeth start developing (in your gums) 6 months before you are
born.

19. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, they
do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.

20. Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people.

21. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.

22. At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last fact
to the test ... now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to
the friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses as well.

Some informations

The human body is a machine that is full of wonder. This collection of
human body facts will leave you wondering why we were designed the way we are.

1.Scientists say the higher your I.Q. The more you dream.

2.The largest cell in the human body is the female egg.

3.The smallest is the male sperm.

4.You use 200 muscles to take one step.

5.The average woman is 5 inches shorter than the average man.

6.Your big toes have two bones each while the rest have three.

7.A pair of human feet contain 250,000 sweat glands.

8. A full bladder is roughly the size of a soft ball.

9. The acid in your stomach is strong enough to dissolve razor blades.

10.The human brain cell can hold 5 times as much information as the
Encyclopedia Britannica.

11.It takes the food seven seconds to get from your mouth to your
stomach.

12. The average human dream lasts 2-3 seconds.

13. Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis
of the liver than men with hair..

14. At the moment of conception, you spent about half an hour as a
single cell.

15. There is about one trillion bacteria on each of your feet.

16. Your body gives off enough heat in 30 minutes to bring half a
gallon of water to a boil.

17.. The enamel in your teeth is the hardest substance in your body.

18.. Your teeth start developing (in your gums) 6 months before you are
born.

19. When you are looking at someone you love, your pupils dilate, they
do the same when you are looking at someone you hate.

20. Blondes have more hair than dark-haired people.

21. Your thumb is the same length as your nose.

22. At this very moment I know full well you are putting this last fact
to the test ... now remove your thumb from your nose and pass this on to
the friends you think might be interested in comparing their thumbs to their noses as well.

Life after THE REALITY SHOW

Life after THE REALITY SHOW

REMEMBER

Prashant Tamang?

And

remember the millions of messages

you sent to vote for him?

Any idea where he is now?

Incidentally,

Prashant is on a tour,

performing in shows all over the world.

But

how come we have missed out on his show dates?

It's common knowledge that

it's the runner-ups who're stealing the show now.

Right from solo music albums,

roles in TV serials, movies,

hosting shows to winning more reality shows,

runner-ups like

Rahul Vaidya,

Prajakta Shukre,

Amit Tandon,

Amit Sana,

Harshit Saxena,

Toshi Sabri and Abhaas

have been in the limelight more often.

This reversal of equations leaves us puzzled,

no doubt, with the question,

"What happens after reality shows?"

lingering in our minds.

"Reality show khatam ho jaate hai,

aur uske saath log bhi khatam ho jaate hai

(When the reality show is over, the people in it are shut out too),"

Both Amit Sana and winner Abhijeet Sawant

have solo albums to their credit now,

but

neither of them have been able to make

a mark for themselves in the mainstream music industry.

To this,

Amit Sana says,

"Actual playback singing is very different

from singing in these reality shows."

He admits that

he was demoralised till very recently,

and he has been waiting for success to come his way.

"These channels don't prepare us to cope

with life once the show is over,"

he adds.

"For people from small towns,

it's too much exposure too soon."

However,

the channel heads beg to differ.

Niret Alva,

chairman of Miditech

which produces Indian Idol for Sony,

says in an interview that

the participants are given counselling in the show.

"We tell these kids that this is only one facet of life,

and they shouldn't take it seriously.

We also tell them not to fall for the media's attention.

It is very temporary.

We ask them to be the persons they are and

go back home with a lot of confidence," he says.

Amit Tandon,

an Indian Idol season one participant

and a soap star,

has a different story to tell.

"These channels paint such a glamourous picture

of the show's outcome.

You start believing that you'll be a superstar

by the end of the show, but it is not so.

They can only give you confidence," he says.

Amit got out of the show soon,

but was snapped up by

Ekta Kapoor's

Balaji Telefilms to act in various serials.

Now he also participates in reality shows like

Zara Nachke Dikha — basically, he's done it all.

"It's a ticket to the entertainment industry,"

says Ravi Menon,

executive vice president

and general manager of Star One.

"There are so many things that these contestants

learn during their time on the show.
We teach them to be confident and camera savvy.

They also get a music album contract along with money,

so it's a combined deal.

Some participants, even if they don't win,

are signed up as hosts for other shows.

So it gives them great avenues."

Then

why is it that many participants

of these reality shows suffer depression

or even lose their voices?

Remember the recent incident

where a girl apparently lost her voice

after a judge told her that she had no talent?

Anu Malik,

music composer and Indian Idol judge,

seeks to set the record straight.

"These reality shows only give you a platform.

Once you are in the industry, you're on your own.

You have to compete with established

singers from the fraternity."

"Our job is to provide a platform to people

who would otherwise be floundering.

The rest is upto their talent and to them," he adds.

"It depends on how the individual tackles the situation.

The channels have been quite kind to the contestants.

If there have been cases of depression,

it is just to create drama on the screen.

It tells of the character of the contestant."

There seems to be a basic disconnect here.

The producers, on one hand,

are worried about overdoing the reality bit,

and try to keep a clean conscience,

according to Niret Alva.

The contestants, on the other hand,

don't seem to have a clue about their future.

"I'm still waiting for my big break," says Amit Sana.

Whatever be the case,

the reality is that these shows are not only running,

but

are very successful.

And

this is evident in the hope

Akbar Ali,

Junoon contestant on NDTV Imagine,

has for his future.

"I know I can get my big break and access

to Bollywood if I win the show."

And the story continues.

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