Raju Ananthaswamy is no more..

This might be an old news for mosta ya.. but I came to know about it quite recently, bcoz, nowadays, I, kinda live in stone age {courtesy my deputation to noida, i've been robbed of the luxuries of internet and kannada channels aren't available on television}.

Being an ardent fan of the Ananthaswamys {both father n son}, I was kinda hurt by Raju Ananthaswamy's sudden demise.. he had an unique voice, which suited his kinda music.. among his best ones, the song jollybarinalli with C.Ashwath and the melodious song yaava mohana murali kareyithu in Raju's soulful voice, from muvi America America still rings in the ears..

He had lots more to give to the sugama sangeeta and loads to achieve, but for fate.. it has alwayz been cruel on young musicians.. few years ago, it was GV Atri, now its Raju..

Nevertheless, we, kannadigas, will definitely miss Raju and alwayz remember his special voice... Raju may not be here anymore, but his voice'll stay in millions of kannadigas' hearts forever... may his soul rest in peace !!

Papillon

Red Pierrot.. tatz wat this tiny thing's known as.. a small, but strikingly beautiful butterfly usually found in South India..

.. found this one resting on the Tulsi plant in front of my home.. and was able to frame it after running around for quite some time !!

Isn't it beautiful ??

Strange Feeling...

Well.. it alwayz feels gud to get bac home, after a long stint abroad.. remember Mohan Bhargava in the Swades movie.. a similar feelin'.. 19 months might not be a long stint for most of the ppl, but yeah its long enuf for things to change.. Damn!! .. i HATE changes.. No! I am not complaining or comparing my beloved country INDIA with any others, just like any other foreign returned dickhead... But, strangely though.. something seems to be missing.. is this bcoz of the CHANGE or shall i say perceived CHANGES ?? ... not able to fathom out exactly watz missin' and this makes things worse...

Not that I liked United States very much..Not that I liked Hong Kong either.. but, both these places have a special place in my heart and I would definitely like to visit 'em again..

.. For the time being, Namma Bengaluru's heaven !! .. but.. but.. "SOMETHING's missing" !!