tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post920686041876597621..comments2023-11-10T08:26:51.182-06:00Comments on Beth Loves Bollywood: compare/contrast: Akshaye Khanna and John CusackBeth Loves Bollywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-29257411208940462792012-06-06T21:49:25.214-05:002012-06-06T21:49:25.214-05:00is an ideal daytime purse along with more than eno...is an ideal daytime purse along with more than enough room for personal as well as company items. And it really is versatile. At work or perhaps around the vacation you will end up regarded as like a lady of style using this bag in your shoulder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-46241300911075356582008-05-29T08:08:00.000-05:002008-05-29T08:08:00.000-05:00That was a well-written piece! I'll have to think ...That was a well-written piece! I'll have to think it over re: Akshaye, but my gut is that you're right - that description is not an area in which they overlap.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-36061255320924702982008-05-29T00:59:00.000-05:002008-05-29T00:59:00.000-05:00A friend of mine named Sandhya wrote a nice little...A friend of mine named Sandhya wrote a nice little post on JC where she made this comment:<BR/><BR/><I>Most of his roles are about the guy in checked shirts who’s quite cool in an ‘alternative’ sense who almost got the girl. He’s the Jeaneane Garofalo of romance. And therefore more attainable. Yet worth pursuing when you’ve figured out that the sexy scowling professional salsa dancer is interested more in crack than human beings.</I><BR/><BR/>You can read the whole post <A HREF="http://sandhyabangalore.blogspot.com/2007/07/mystery-of-john-cusacks-appeal.html" REL="nofollow">here</A>. I doubt that description applies to Akshaye, though.<BR/><BR/>~ramsuAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-17695091345659020072008-05-17T19:12:00.000-05:002008-05-17T19:12:00.000-05:00Thanks Ashley! I think the fan base overlap is pre...Thanks Ashley! I think the fan base overlap is pretty interesting. We need more JC-like role options for AK, that's for sure. <BR/><BR/>Are you going to throw that party? I'm totally there. <BR/><BR/>I have seen those pictures! My hunch is the connection is because they're both L'Oréal spokespeople. Whose dress did you like better?Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-20604000833255174052008-05-17T19:08:00.000-05:002008-05-17T19:08:00.000-05:00OMG! You are really on to something! They do hav...OMG! You are really on to something! They do have a lot in common (and they attract similar fans, like you and me!!).<BR/><BR/>Akshaye and John at a cocktail party. What fun would that be???<BR/><BR/>BTW - have you seen the pics of Aishwarya on the red carpet at Cannes with Eva Longoria? I thought it was interesting. I wonder if they are friends or if their limos simply arrived at the same time... hmmm....Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03625984938283037038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-72709272402791685762008-05-12T11:23:00.000-05:002008-05-12T11:23:00.000-05:00Moana - I'm no fan of Hungama either (though oddly...Moana - I'm no fan of <I>Hungama</I> either (though oddly I like <I>Hulchul</I>). As much as I miss his hair, I'm all for aging gracefully. <BR/><BR/>Love your post on "Dard-e-Disco"! :)<BR/><BR/>CanadianKen (great name, by the way) - I still haven't seen DSKR but by all accounts need to. His dancing overall is by no means my favorite, but I'd say it's adequate at worst, generally speaking, and sometimes quite fun. My favorite example is the engagement party song in <I>Kudrat</I>, where he gets to be quite winking and saucy. Thank you for the film recommendation - that sounds exactly my cup of tea.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-3496701533369274642008-05-06T09:47:00.000-05:002008-05-06T09:47:00.000-05:00Enjoyed reading your comparison of Akshaye and Joh...Enjoyed reading your comparison of Akshaye and John Cusack. Both are terrific. And - by the way - I like Akshaye's dancing. Fluid and soulful.Especially in DOLI SAJA KE RAKHNA. You mentioned you couldn't think of any strong off-beat Hindi comedies from the past decade. Check out WAISE BHI HOTA HAI PART II(2003, directed by Shashanka Ghosh). It's one of a kind, darkly funny and very affecting. Arshad Warsi stars (he's excellent)and there's a strange little subplot involving Mahima Chaudhary (playing herself). But the standout performance comes from a marvelous young actor called Prashant Narayan<BR/>who plays a melancholy, charismatic gangster with Akshaye-like intensity.CanadianKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12240756292929779255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-21053492187887210382008-05-05T03:16:00.000-05:002008-05-05T03:16:00.000-05:00i'm with memsaab on this one. cusack, thumbs up. ...i'm with memsaab on this one. cusack, thumbs up. AK, thumbs down. but then i have the mess that was hungama to remember him by. i didn't appreciate him in the coke commercial that is taal either. at least he shaves his head to deal with the receding hairline. better than a combover.remissionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402783394354387534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-7757375222079963342008-05-05T00:07:00.000-05:002008-05-05T00:07:00.000-05:00The gay rumours abound for Salman Khan and Shah Ru...The gay rumours abound for Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan too. FWIW, I think Akshaye is the best star in Indian movie industry ever. I have seen him in real life too and he is truly spellbinding.akshayefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14436391850561844858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-9417066592997631432008-04-30T23:28:00.000-05:002008-04-30T23:28:00.000-05:00tBF - Yeah, that's another one I've heard good thi...tBF - Yeah, that's another one I've heard good things about and keep meaning to rent.... My "to watch" list is completely out of control. Which, let's be honest, is a very good problem to have.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-40232721624054624752008-04-30T21:38:00.000-05:002008-04-30T21:38:00.000-05:00I second elizabeth about Khosla ka Ghosla. One of ...I second elizabeth about Khosla ka Ghosla. One of the few refreshing movies in the recent past.Never Mind!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00743537362678602058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-9016143967487298562008-04-30T21:31:00.000-05:002008-04-30T21:31:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11296407098387050782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-59242682415496746742008-04-30T17:26:00.000-05:002008-04-30T17:26:00.000-05:00I've been wanting to see that but keep forgetting ...I've been wanting to see that but keep forgetting to look for it at the video store. Thanks for the reminder! I've heard great things.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-87892003632021991472008-04-30T15:26:00.000-05:002008-04-30T15:26:00.000-05:00This is just a little recommendation for a comedy ...This is just a little recommendation for a comedy for you, Beth...<BR/><BR/>Have you seen Khosla Ka Ghosla? It's awesome. :)Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17603482911938259957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-27847354229056860692008-04-30T14:01:00.000-05:002008-04-30T14:01:00.000-05:00memsaab - Gasp! I must know more about your dislik...memsaab - Gasp! I must know more about your dislike for Akshaye! <BR/><BR/>Shweta - Amen.<BR/><BR/>Never Mind!! - I agree with you about the dancing. Definitely not his forte.<BR/><BR/>Everyone - Rahul Khanna is also awesome. Plus I like how he tries to help elephants.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-32948025902665062542008-04-30T11:06:00.000-05:002008-04-30T11:06:00.000-05:00I didn't say they WERE gay (not that there's anyth...I didn't say they WERE gay (not that there's anything wrong with it), just that it's a rumor that goes around!<BR/><BR/>And Rahul I do like, a lot; sorry about AK though. Never going to happen for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-47119082106879307862008-04-29T19:54:00.000-05:002008-04-29T19:54:00.000-05:00Hmm thats some comparison! Dancing definitely does...Hmm thats some comparison! Dancing definitely doesnt seem like AK's forte. He manages to make a complete fool of himself next to Madhuri in one-of-those-love-triangles. But I must admit I think he is a great actor and a cute one that too. Too bad he had to resort to hair weaving. <BR/><BR/>On a second thought, I like Rahul Khanna, the sibling, even better. 1947: The Earth was one of his stunning performances I think. <BR/><BR/>And Oh, AK is gay!??! never heard the rumor. Too bad.Never Mind!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/00743537362678602058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-40653601335882659552008-04-29T13:52:00.000-05:002008-04-29T13:52:00.000-05:00nahinnnn- I know AK makes bad career choices, but ...nahinnnn- I know AK makes bad career choices, but he deserves some love :)<BR/><BR/>heehShweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-79289280297752531462008-04-29T09:04:00.000-05:002008-04-29T09:04:00.000-05:00One more thing they have in common though: neither...One more thing they have in common though: neither married at a ripe old age (for the respective culture) and rumored to be gay :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-52107898356196148652008-04-29T09:03:00.000-05:002008-04-29T09:03:00.000-05:00Hmmm. I LOVE John Cusack but I'm sorry to say that...Hmmm. I LOVE John Cusack but I'm sorry to say that I really dislike Akshaye Khanna. Also love Cusack sister and Khanna dad, but Akshaye...is just so...bad at picking movies to be in! (except DCH).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-33571862228499045852008-04-29T08:23:00.000-05:002008-04-29T08:23:00.000-05:00the chuck - I didn't know you could type? Are you ...the chuck - I didn't know you could type? Are you dictating this to Tamara? And as for that list, you said it!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-52632207211473199872008-04-29T08:21:00.001-05:002008-04-29T08:21:00.001-05:00My vote for choreography is this violent but weird...My vote for choreography is this violent but weirdly beautiful clip from Grosse Pointe Blank. http://youtube.com/watch?v=jD1peY-aiZw<BR/>I've been known to watch this scene repeatedly because his movements are so impressive. It helps to be tall and wear a stylin' black suit, I'm sure.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-24193223374677683042008-04-29T08:21:00.000-05:002008-04-29T08:21:00.000-05:00But John John has sung the 7th inning stretch at W...But John John has sung the 7th inning stretch at Wrigley Field (like 50 times)...<BR/>And here's 40 more reasons to love him:<BR/>http://blogs.usatoday.com/popcandy/2006/06/40_reasons_why_.htmlThe Chuckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13186232352174678615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-83638499321569833702008-04-29T00:20:00.000-05:002008-04-29T00:20:00.000-05:00This is the best I could find:http://youtube.com/w...This is the best I could find:<BR/>http://youtube.com/watch?v=M3onmrGExOE&feature=related<BR/><BR/>An while Akshay aint the best dancer, he does have an advantage over mr cusak as far as dance-offs go :)Shweta Mehrotra Gahlawathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13543438271055378809noreply@blogger.com