Dhoom 2

Dhoom 2 is the sequel to the hit film Dhoom. The film has been produced by Aditya Chopra and directed by Sanjay Ghadvi. The music of Dhoom was a super hit and the promotional song sung by Tata Young was sensational and appealing to the masses. Naturally there are high expectations from the movie as well as its music. The film is one of the most awaited films of the year and this adventurous action packed thriller is said to have loads of hi-tech special effects and some amazing stunts. Dhoom 2 has been shot in some sizzling locations like Rio, Namibia and South Africa. The film has some of the characters who were seen in the prequel, Abhishek Bachchan, Uday Chopra and several new faces like Hrithik Roshan in a negative role, Aishwarya Rai and Bipasha Basu. The music of the film has been composed by Pritam once again; Salim and Sulaiman Merchant and the songs have been rendered by artists Sunidhi Chauhan, K.K, Sonu Nigam, Alisha Chinai, Vishal Dadlani and even actress Bipasha Basu. The music album has some mass appeal songs and on the whole the music score is above average but unfortunately falls short when compared to Dhoom music album and hence is a bit disappointing.

�Dhoom Again�- This is the title track of the film and begins with a very catchy whistle. The tune is reminiscent of the original �Dhoom Machale� tune. Vishal Dadlani croons this number which has a high quotient of English lyrics and he is accompanied by the female voice of Dominique Cerejo. The beats are fast, peppy and heavy sounding. A number of musical instruments like the electric guitar and drum are heard. The tune, style and lyrics attempt to give it an extremely western touch but it still retains a popular mass Indian appeal with its heavy beats and punch packed rhythm. Although the song is peppy and energetic when compared with the earlier theme song which rocked the nation it is a bit of a downer. Nonetheless its vivacious and energetic appeal will make it quite popular in its own way.
Score: 8/10




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Harvard Middle Eastern and Islamic Review

The Harvard Middle Eastern and Islamic Review (HMEIR) is Harvard’s principal journal dealing with the Middle East and the world of Islam. Founded in 1994 and sponsored by the Center for Middle Eastern Studies (CMES), HMEIR aims at publishing work based on original research and distinguished by the highest quality of scholarship. Toward this end, the Review seeks contributions that hold the promise of advancing our knowledge and understanding of the many sub-fields that fall under the rubric of Middle Eastern and Islamic studies. It will consider manuscripts on topics covering a broad range of disciplines, with particular emphasis on the humanities and the social sciences, and reflecting a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives.

All manuscripts accepted for publication in the Review have been vetted by both internal and external referees. Besides the Editor, the Review’s Editorial Board includes four faculty members based at CMES: Steven C. Caton (CMES Director), Cemal Kafadar, Roy P. Motttahedeh, and E. Roger Owen. The Editor is Don Babai, a CMES Associate.

HMEIR resumed publication, after a five-year hiatus, with the Volume 7, 2006, issue. For articles and book reviews in this latest volume, see Current Issue. The Review’s plans for 2007 and 2008, include two thematic issues: the first, entitled “Islam in the West”; and the second, “Perspectives on Ibn Khaldun.”

For all editorial matters, including submissions and guidelines, contact Don Babai, Editor, at babai@fas.harvard.edu.




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Dajjal has Born in Israel

One of the prominent events preceding the Day of Judgement is the appearance of Dajjal. We have been apprised of many aspects of Dajjal both in the Qur’an and the Ahadis. In fact, the Muslims have been more informed about the Dajjal by the Holy Prophet than previous nations by their respective prophets. Dajjal will appear somewhere between Iraq and Syria, after the Battle of Istanbul takes place. The name in the Ahadis is Constantinople, which is the former name of Istanbul. Dajjal will be a Jew. His distinguishing feature is that he will be one-eyed and the word “Kafir” or “unbeliever” will be written on his forehead. That he is a Jew is confirmed from another hadis, which says that his followers will be mainly of Jewish religion.

Dajjal will be a powerful personality in this world. He will attract loads of people; his voice will be heard in the East and the West. The latter, given the present day communication technology in the form of satellite television and Internet, doesn’t seem surprising.

The main aim of Dajjal will be to try and convince people that he is God Almighty. He will try and deviate people from the Right Path and join his ranks. To achieve that end and to convince people with true faith, he will kill and then re-create the same person. This will prove to be sufficient to gain him more followers, especially the ones who have weak faith. But we must remember at all times, that he will definitely not be anywhere near God.

Dajjal will travel the whole world. The only place where he will not be able to enter is Makkah and Madinah. “It will at this very time that Allah will send Christ, son of Mary. He will descend at the white minaret on the eastern side of Damascus, wearing two garments lightly dyed with saffron and placing his hands on the wings of two Angels. When he lowers his head, there will fall beads of perspiration from his head, and when he raises it up, beads like pearls will scatter from it. Every non-believer who smells the odour of his body will die and his breath will reach as far as he is able to see. He will then search for him (Dajjal) until he catches hold of him at the gate of Ludd and kills him.”

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Salman Khan Biography

The name Salman Khan sparks several images: his reluctance to wear shirts, his sculpted chest, his frequent run-ins with the law, his gorgeous ex-girlfriends, his good looks (voted by People magazine in 2004 as the 7th most good looking man in the world and the first in India) and his unquestionable status as one of three reigning Khans of Bollywood.
The Actor
1988–1993 He played a supporting role in the film Biwi Ho Tho Aisi released in 1988.
It was followed by the extremely successful 1989 hit Maine Pyaar Kiya, winning him the Filmfare Best Debut Award. This was followed by a string of films like Bhaaghi, Sanam Bewafa, Pathar Ke Phool and Saajan, which did very well at the box office. The films released in 1992 and 1993 were pretty average.
1994-1999 He came back to the top of the charts with his films Andaz Apna Apna with Aamir Khan and the opulent family drama Hum Aapke Hai Kaun opposite Madhuri Dixit, which is considered to me one of the biggest blockbusters of Bollywood. He played the role of Arjun in Karan Arjun with Shah Rukh Khan in 1995. Khamoshi-The Musical was the best of his 1996 films and was critically acclaimed. 1997 was again a bleak year for Salman. He made up for it in 1998 with Pyaar Kiya Tho Darna Kya with Kajol and his appearance in the hit Kuch Kuch Hota Hai as Aman, which won him the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor award. In 1999, he co-starred with Karishma Kapoor in the hit comedy Biwi No.1. He starred with Aishwarya Rai and Ajay Devgan in the love story Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam which made waves in India and overseas. The film Hello Brother carried a family tag on it as he starred alongside his brother Arbaaz Khan and it was directed by his brother Sahil Khan.
2000-2008 Salman continued to churn out several films. Some did fairly well like Har Dil Jo Pyaar Karega in 2000 and Chori Chori Chupke Chupke in 2001, both films in which he worked with Rani Mukherjee and Preity Zinta. None of his movies that came out in 2002 worked well. He made up for it with Tere Naam in 2003 that not only did well at the box office but his performance was appreciated widely. He played the role of an AIDS patient in Phir Milenge that came out in 2004. The World Health Organisation commended the film for it’s portrayal of AIDS. Mujhse Shaadi Karoge in 2004, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? in 2005 and funnies like No Entry in 2005 and Partner in 2007 kept his fans hooked. His Hollywood venture with Ali Larter, Marigold: An Adventure In India was flopped. He took over from Jim Carrey in God Tussi Great Ho in 2008, based on the Hollywood comedy Bruce Almighty. He has put in an appearance in Hello, which is adapted from Chetan Bhagat’s book One Night at a Call Center.





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