Pakistan and Ramchand Pakistani

Happy independance day to all of you .

I was wanting to see Ramchand Pakistani since it was released . Lucky for me, the day i came back home from an outstation show, my family was on its way to watch it and i was asked to join in, which i was more than happy to do, since they coincidently had an extra ticket in hand. As i sat with a big pop corn bucket in my hand, I damned myself for missing out the part in the beginning where he crosses the border, but rejoiced every bit of it that came later .

I had happened to have met Mehreen ( the director ) once at a small house party and remembered having quite an interesting conversation with her . Hence was expecting something un-average to come from her anyway , but not this un-average !

My belief is that Art lies in making the normal ( otherwise boring/uninteresting ) look/sound fascinating . Thats exaclty what this movie was for me .

For some it may not provide the excitement they would expect out of a commercial song and dance or an action movie but i believe those with the required sensibility and sensitivity shall go through an experience they would like to go through .

Keeping in mind my track record of walking out of most of the films half way which are being recently shown , this was one i sat for even when the curtains closed . Must watch !

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Hey guys . Sorry for not being able to write since a while . Been busy with work . On a shoot right now in islamabad . Last two days were extremely hot and hectic . My routine before the shoot had me going to bed at 7 am and i had to completely reverse it for the shoot which meant being on the set at 7 am to work till dark ! Horrible for the body . Alot of shows happening this month including a big one on the 16th in lahore . Then off to norway to perform for the oslo festival on the 24 th where artists from around the globe are meant to gather . Will update on other shows during the month soon . Till then take care .

Mango or Tango ?

Aren’t mangoes the best thing that ever happened to mankind …….after womankind ? or maybe if we were just left with mangoes we’ll be fewer and lesser of sinners . But then how would we know what sweetness really is . For me sweetness is female . If world only had men i think it would be such a bitter place and the mangoes will only taste like plums. Its the female kind that has enriched the universe with such everlasting sweetness. From our mothers to wives to sisters to grandmother … they nurture our lives with sheer empathy , compassion , forgiveness and solitude. They help us keep our souls intact . But mind you if you end up with a wrong woman it could be double trouble . But i feel those who have a good heart end up with only good in life . Blackness surrounds those who have negativity stored in their hearts and minds . No matter how wrong your life may be , if you continue to stay fair to it , it’ll ultimately be fair to you . it’s a fair game my friend. It’s how you play it . Sounds a bit bookish but what to do …… it’s the truth . But as i was saying … aren’t mangoes the best thing that ever happned to mankind ? i mean how can they taste so good . How ?

snowwhite . white snow

Can you actually believe it that as much as i’ve always wanted to be in the snow and play in it, i never actually got the chance . However this title was made to tell “snowwhite” that you can tell your mom that i replied . I would say this again to everybody that plz dont make me feel bad  in case i cant to you .

 SAS …. i think you need to go through my previous blogs too coz i have written about sports . My view on the cricket match and my tabble tennis competitions with my brother and uncle . But anyway i’ll still have your pointers in mind .

Coke studio is on its way . Airing on the 20th of july . What a wonderful experience it was . Working with the legendary Rohail Hyatt and a whole team of outstandingly talented musicians . I hung out at his place to check out the rushes the other day on my way to board out of the country for a day . His studio is exotic . There was also Omran who is a brilliant session guitarist and played for me in the coke show . We had some good pizza  and a great discussion . There are some things that you can only relate to if you’re a musician or an artist . I’m so glad being a part of that community . Got so lost in the discussion that ran late for my flight . On top of that as soon as i reached close to the airport i saw a 2 kilometer long line of cars waiting to be checked to let go in . It would’ve taken my car to reach international departure atleast an hour just to cover that much of a distance and the flight would’ve taken off by then . So i did some movie action , held my bag and started pacing towards it . Reached last minute. Saved by the calves ! 

     Ok need to go back into my room now. The thing with this lifestylle is that even if its a 5 star , you still dont get the sleep you get in your own bed at home . Also to sleep alone in a different bed on a different pillow, almost everyother night in a totally different time zone  is also a killer . I love my family to be around me . My bros have got the new play station 3 and we end up having some hardcore fifa sessions when i’m home . (girls fifa is a football game ) The ps3 has the new blue ray technology which is even more superior than a dvd so imagine the clarity and the crispness . Can see each and every small peice of hair .

        Surround sound . Sit back on my red flat couch . Bowl of Ice cream .. lights off and kick start !!!!! Bring it on !

Girls . barbies are nice too

Shoot

Hi friends ,

               I know couldn’t write for the past few days. Was drenched in mad shooting scehdules . Am going to upload some pics . A few humble requests .The names of the people i dont mention , dont think you’re any less special . It’s just it’s hard to mention all . Just know that you’re all there in my head and heart . Also it’ll be easier if you could write a more concise post based on fewer lines instead of long paras , although i love those too but will just help read all in lesser time and reply promptly and faster .

             Sas , i get your point . Although i think i already do that . I share my thoughts with my fans through my poetry or even as sentences but shall still try to share as more with that perspective .

 Need to sleep now . Will catch up very soon .

With love

Hey guys ,

                     Hyderabad show yesterday and the Karachi show today both went great . The most touching experience was to meet one of our bloggers Madeeha backstage with her mother . Madeeha if you read this i’m sorry i didn’t dedicate the song but i dedicate this blog to your grandma . You and your mom are one of the best people i’ve met  . Just tell her to consider me as her son and anything i can ever do , just let me know . Aunty i know you’ll be reading this blog too if Madeeha does .  Just wanted to ask you to keep me in your prayers like you told me . It’ll mean the world to me . You touched my heart . Thank you.

  Have a 7 am flight just now to Mumbai and that too via Dubai . Long days ahead . No sleep and too much work . Well to get something you gotta give something . See ya bloggers . Will try to write from there too . Am carrying my lappy with me . With love . Ali

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phew . Just got down the stage and in the car now . Sialkot crowd amazing too . Tahira a very old and loyal fan was there with a friend or sis with a sketch of me and some presents . Very sweet . I got her to come on stage to give them . She looked happy So much love from so many people makes me go on and on . … Ok a few fans waved from their car as i was typing . Wanted pics . So just got a few taken . Sweet again . Thank you all for all the growing love.

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Just crossed the venue . Could see the mob outside the gate . Road manager tells its packed inside to the neck . Should be a good show . First time in Allama’s town . Sweet little fan of Ali you can always ask for any advice you want .

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Hi . What a fantastic thing . I can now just write my blog to you guys from my phone as sms where ever i am . Am on my way to sialkot right now .

Musicality

What an enjoyable phase of revelations am i going through. Musical and literary. Wrote an urdu nazam . Had recorded it to share with you guys but mom said shouldn’t publish right now as it has some poetic errors. May be you guys could help me with the corrections . i just wrote what came to me in a flow . 

last three shows went great .Next one in Sialkot on the 25th , Hyderabad Gymkhana on the 27th , one in karachi on the 28th and then off to bombay again . will just ask moderators to put the schedule of further shows for you on the calender so you all can catch your city . Peace

Damn . tried uploading the file . it says its too big . will have to work around it . guess later. Need to hit the keyboard for now .