Deshdrohi

KRK – Kamal Rashid Khan is here with a mission. His acting launch pad Deshdrohi is hitting screens on November 14 competing with Dostana. The publicity for Deshdrohi is no less than it was for Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, which was a launch pad Aamir Khan. In fact, Himesh Reshammiya can take a tip or two here, Karzzzz publicity was nothing compared to this. 

 

Sample this. Kamal Rashid Khan is everywhere. I switch on the TV to watch cricket, I see him. I watch a news channel, I see him. He is definitely on all music channels and all entertainment channels. He is out on the hoardings and I can’t miss him when I am driving. I try and hide in the safety of mall, and I see OOH media screens with KRK! Worse, he follows me to work on the screens in my cafeteria.  I give up. The man is unstoppable!

 

Deshdrohi is a topical film based on the current migrant situation in Mumbai. Serious agenda, but I guess watching the promos make me feel that this is going to turn out to be a laugh riot. His clothes could probably set a new fashion trend, those leather jackets and all… His gun skills are going to be the journals of reference for generations to come. And KRK’s dialogue delivery is icy cold; it can freeze tiger’s blood! We have been fortunate to catch some of his gems on TV. I am sure the action is going to be awe inspiring. The glam quotient is high with Gracy Singh (who started her career with Aamir Khan in Lagaan, followed it up with Sanjay Dutt in Munnabhai MBBS and Ajay Devgan in Gangajal), playing the romantic lead, from what I hear. And not to miss some sizzling item numbers by Kim Sharma and Saif fame Rozza.

 

Issme action hai, drama hai, romaans hai, tragedy hain aur haan, bhaiyyo aur beheno, issme comedy bhi hai (which I am sure is not intentional!!). Aaiye, dekhiye, ek laakhon mein ek samajik sachchaiyo par adharit filum, jo aapko sochne par majboor karegi. What sochna, we don’t know. To each is own like KRK!!!

Kumble, the fighter.

 

 

In 2004, India went into the second test match at Chennai with a defeat in the first test at the hands of Australia. The Australians were on a roll with a century partnership for the opening wicket in the first innings. Then the drama started. One man stood up to claim seven wickets in the first innings. He followed this up with a six wicket haul in the second innings. It brought India within reach of another famous victory over the mighty Australians. Unfortunately, the match ended in a draw and frustration with the last day being washed away in the rain.

 

But it showed the world how dangerous Anil Kumble could be on a track with spin and bounce. It was victory for many his fans like me. I forget the count of how many times India has gone in on the fifth day with the hope of an improbable victory only because Anil Kumble was bowling. Whether he did it or not is immaterial. But he gave us all hope. And he fought. So here’s to a sportsman who never gave up –

 

Dear Captain Courageous,

 

Thank you for bringing glory to India through your many accomplishments. Thank you for resurrecting my faith in Test Cricket. Thank you for showing us the meaning of Never Give Up. Thank you for showing everyone that cricket is still a gentleman’s game. The game will miss you. And so will we. Adios.

 

Your fan, forever.