Wednesday, June 5, 2013

She Was A Street Photographer Much Before She Was Born



marziya shakir
5 year old
in the beginning
shot on the nikon
now a happy canon
user ..reborn
she does not
shoot golden glows
sunsets or dizzy dawns
it is beggars on the streets
desperate hungry forlorn
she does not shoot roses
only unborn thorns
street urchins know her
rich kids she scorns
the marathon football
ganesha festivals
durga pujas
bandras most famous
garbage porn
she shoots the same
things on and on
giving them a new
meaning a new hope
the bull by his horns

Working Mothers On The Street ..Weaving Hope In Defeat

Marziya Shakir 5 Year Old Street Photographer - Canon User

The Beggar Poet - A Beginning Without End

http://vimeo.com/62771565

Traditionally A Muslim Beggars Life Will Never Change



when she was born
she had her fate
written scripted
as pain in exchange
a cosmic vulnerable
fatality within
never changing
range ..charity
a few coins
wont emancipate
her freedom
her self respect
as a muslim woman
may sound strange
the sounds of the minaret
her soul from peace
brotherhood forcibly
estranged ..the jihad
to kill .. yes muslims
love killing muslims
a poetic thought
re arranged ...

Will Tomorrow Be Better Than Today


the present
to our lives
has made
irrevocable
dent .
nothing
changed
wherever
we went
was this
punishment
man made
or god sent
begging on
the streets
life spent
tomorrow
scares us
evermore
with its
unseen
content
it could
be worse
than today
the fear
of becoming
homeless
unpaid rent
mumbai slums
hope did god
or man invent
a bubble
of ill portent
as we ponder
in pain lament
lifes journey
downward
descent
grasping
in our palms
our destiny
a part a particle
a fragment

born to beg - muslim beggar mother

born to beg - muslim beggar mother by firoze shakir photographerno1


behind her 
churning 
slowly 
the cosmic 
wheel her 
miserable 
life as mother 
wife cannot 
heal,, she begs 
she wont steal 
two square meals 
wheels within wheels
as muslim beggar 
her sucked fate seals 
hidden behind the veil 
her pain to others 
she wont reveal 
what was born to 
hidden will always 
remain concealed 
tears as blood 

on her soul congeal 

Dargah Hazrat Abbas Lucknow

This is a monument of Faith , custodians of Faith , the Dargah Hazrat Abbas is the replica of his Shrine in Karbala...
A Hindu person went into the Dargah bowed , came out, outside are the Alam shops , he asked for a alam in gold to place on the Holy Shrine , the guy did not have one ready , he said he would give it to him the next day, the Hindu gentleman paid the entire amount, the Shia shop keeper of Alams was curious , he asked him has your prayer been answered, the Hindu replied it will be fulfilled the next morning hence I am placing the Alam..This a true incident..There are many tales , its about Faith .Faith is untouched by bigotry, or Sunnism or Shiasm or Hinduism..
Ask you shall recieve.. ask with your heart and not through your selfish soul.
For me this Hazrat Abbas 's Dargah is the first place I visited after I tied the knot to my wife 30 years back, than Asif Shakir my eldest son married a girl from Kazmain after the Nikkah we bought him and his wife at about 1 am at the locked gates of this Dargah to offer thanks..We got a wish, we got a daughter instead of a daughter in law, we bought her home, let her complete her graduation..this year she got a First class.
My eyes are dripping with thanks to this Holy Saint..he gave us more than his handful.. the only Shia Saint without Hands .. He gave his hands protecting the Mashke Sakina , bloodied waters of Euphrates, he was incidentally not battling the Kafirs, these were Namazis of Yazids army, who prayed 5 times a day, performed Haj fasted during Ramzan..Yes Islam changed ovenight in Karbala.. Barbarism home grown staple diet of the Arab bedouin..a hand for a hand an eye for an eye..
Islam spread because one Man who lives after Death protecting Allahs Bayt ..
Shah Ast Hussain..
So this is Dargah Hazrat Abbas..
On Athvi the caravan of Imam Hussain moves away from the frontiers of his beloved Hindustan, back to Karbala, but a little girl keeps turning her moist eyes back and forth, yes Little Sakina knows Chacha Abbas .. will remain behind answering prayers on behalf of his Moulah Akka Hussain..
Yes I cry I never needed a Mullah to remind me of my birhright bound to tears for Fatima..I do not need to dramaztize my pain, I do not need to be forced to cry.. I am a drop of a tear they call it heresy of my Faith..
Yes a Shia is one who comes from a Shia Mothers Womb..
You cant clone a Shia.. the only segment among Muslims..
You need to be born a Shia to convert to Islam..

The Man With The Midas Touch Mr Shakti Kapoor

Shakti Kapoor
Actor
Shakti Kapoor is an Indian Bollywood actor. He is known as one of the leading villains in Bollywood movies for more than three decades. He has also been applauded for playing comic roles in several movies. Wikipedia
Born: September 3, 1958 (age 54), Delhi
Height: 1.83 m
Spouse: Shivangi Kohlapure (m. 1982)
Children: Shraddha Kapoor, Siddhanth Kapoor
Upcoming movie: Rabba Main Kya Karoon

Mr Prem Chopra .. Elegance And Villainy ..



Prem Chopra (Devanagari: प्रेम चोपड़ा) (born September 23, 1935)is an actor in Hindi and Punjabi films. He has acted in 320 films. He has a soft spoken diction despite being a villain in most films.

Personal life and education[edit]

Chopra was born to a Hindu Punjabi family in Lahore on 23 September 1935 to Ranbirlal and Rooprani Chopra.[1] He was third of six children. After the partition of India, his family moved to Shimla, where he was brought up.[citation needed] His father desired that Prem be a doctor.[citation needed]
He graduated from Punjab University.[1]
Chopra is married to Raj Kapoor's wife's sister Uma, and they have three daughters: Rakita, Punita and Prerana.[2]
Awards[edit]

1976 - Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award for his role in Do Anjaane
2004 - Legend of Indian Cinema Award at Atlantic City [3][dead link]
Amongst other awards won the Giants[clarification needed] honoured him with the "Lifetime Achievement Award". His talent won the Indira Gandhi Priyadarshini Award in 1998, and has also been a recipient of the "Lions Club Award", "Ashoka Award", "Ashirwad Award" and the "Punjabi Kala Sangam Award.".[4]
Filmography[edit]

Bollywood selected filmography[edit]
Heart Land (completed) (2012)
Power Cut (Punjabi) (2012)
Challo Driver (2012)
Delhi Safari (voice) (2012)
Agent Vinod (2012)
Loot) (2011)
Double Dhamaal (2011)
Love U...Mr. Kalakaar! (2011)
Dharti (Punjabi) (2011)
Patiala House (2011)
Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron (2011)
Golmaal 3 (2010)
Mirch (2010)
World Cupp 2011 (2009)
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009)
Daddy Cool (2009)
Delhi-6 (2009)
Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2008)
Khushboo (2008)
Humsey Hai Jahaan (2008)
Dhamaal (2007)
Buddha Mar Gaya (2007)
Undertrial (2007)
Broken Thread (2007)
Salaam-e-Ishq: A Tribute to Love (2007)
Saawan... The Love Season (2006)
Umar (2006)
Bold (2006)
Mr Prime Minister (2005)
Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi! (2005)
Maine Gandhi Ko Nahin Mara (2005)
Viruddh... Family Comes First (2005)
Ssukh (2005)
Bunty Aur Babli (2005)
Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen (2005)
Hum Kaun Hai? (2004)
Shikaar (2004)
Woh Tera Naam Tha (2004)
Dil Pardesi Ho Gayaa (2003)
Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)
Dhund: The Fog (2003)
Pyaar Ki Dhun (2002)
Tera Mera Saath Rahen (2001)
C.I.D. (2001 TV series)
Chori Chori Chupke Chupke (2001)
Meri Adaalat (2001)
Beti No. 1 (2000)
Agniputra (2000)
Baadshah (1999)
Hindustan Ki Kasam (1999)
Hote Hote Pyar Hogaya (1999)
Jai Hind (1999)
Anari No.1 (1999)
Lal Baadshah (1999)
Lo Main Aa Gaya (1999)
Zulm-O-Sitam (1998)
Maharaja (1998)
Iski Topi Uske Sarr (1998)
Dulhe Raja (1998)
Military Raaj (1998)
Dhoondte Reh Jaaoge! (1998)
Udaan (1997)
Jodidar (1997)
Bhai Bhai (1997)
Kaun Rokega Mujhe (1997)
Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)
Sapoot (1996)
Hum Hain Premi (1996)
Daanveer (1996)
Sikander (1996 video)
Prem Granth (1996)
Namak (1996)
Return of Jewel Thief (1996)
Mera Hindustan (1996)
Diya Aur Toofan (1995)
Zamaana Deewana (1995)
Saajan Ki Baahon Mein (1995)
The Don (1995)
God and Gun (1995)
Aazmayish (1995)
Jawab (1995)
Andaz (1995 TV series)
Aashique Mastane (1995)
Raghuveer (1995)
Jallaad (1995)
Ahankaar (1995)
Ab Insaf Hoga (1995)
Aao Pyaar Karen (1994)
Yaar Gaddar (1994)
Brahma (1994)
Prem Yog (1994)
Betaaj Badshah (1994)
The Law (1994)
Laadla (1994)
Insaniyat (1994)
Raja Babu (1994)
Gopalaa (1994)
Karan (1994)
Cheetah (1994)
Santaan (1993)
15th August (1993)
Aaja Meri Jaan (1993)
Izzat Ki Roti (1993)
Phool Aur Angaar (1993)
Kshatriya (1993)
Jaagruti (1993)
Aasoo Bane Angaarey (1993)
Ghar Jamai (1992)
Aaj Ka Goonda Raj (1992)
Tahalka (1992)
Khiladi (1992)
Tyagi (1992)
Bewaffa Se Waffa (1992)
Virodhi (1992)
Prem Deewane (1992)
Mere Sajana Saath Nibhana (1992)
Khel (1992)
Insaaf Ka Khoon (1991)
Ghar Parivaar (1991)
Phool Bane Angaarey (1991)
Mast Kalandar (1991)
Veerta (1991)
Doodh Ka Karz (1990)
Paap Ki Kamaee (1990)
Police Public (1990)
Atishbaz (1990)
Azaad Desh Ke Gulam (1990)
Aag Ka Gola (1990)
Kali Ganga (1990)
Sikka (1989)
Daata (1989)
Dana Paani (1989)
Jung Baaz (1989)
Abhimanyu (1989)
Garibon Ka Daata (1989)
Rakhwala (1989)
Clerk (1989)
Santosh (1989)
Sachché Ká Bol-Bálá (1989)
Joshilaay (1989)
Indira (1989)
Dav Pech (1989)
Aakhri Badla (1989)
Kaanoon Ki Awaaz (1989)
Kanoon Ka Harz (1989)
Mitti Aur Sona (1989)
Gharana (1989)
Majboor (1989)
Mahaveera (1988)
Charnon Ki Saugandh (1988)
Shukriyaa (1988)
Shahenshah (1988)
Mera Muqaddar (1988)
Mera Shikar (1988)
Gunahon Ka Faisla (1988)
Sagar Sangam (1988)
Insaf Ki Pukar (1987)
Hiraasat (1987)
Hawalaat (1987)
Majaal (1987)
Kalyug Aur Ramayan (1987)
Hukumat (1987)
Mard Ki Zabaan (1987)
Watan Ke Rakhwale (1987)
Avinash (1986)
Preeti (1986)
Ilzaam (1986)
Swarag Se Sunder (1986)
Waapsi (1986)
Shatru (1986)
Saveray Wali Gaadi (1986)
Nagina (1986)
Bhavani Junction (1985)
Oonche Log (1985)
Mard (1985)
Telephone (1985)
Sitamgar (1985)
Arjun (1985)
Sarfarosh (1985)
Ram Tere Kitne Nam (1985)
Bond 303 (1985)
Kali Basti (1985)
3D Saamri (1985)
Haqeeqat (1985)
Aaj Ka Daur (1985)
Awaaz (1984)
Manzil Manzil (1984)
Duniya (1984)
Ram Tera Desh (1984)
Maqsad (1984)
Ghar Ek Mandir (1984)
Teri Bahon Mein (1984)
Mawaali (1983)
Bandhan Kuchchey Dhaagon Ka (1983)
Betaab (1983)
Souten (1983)
Prem Tapasya (1983)
Jaanwar (1983)
Daulat Ke Dushman (1983)
Pukar (1983)
Andha Kanoon (1983)
Sawaal (1982)
Desh Premee (1982)
Gopichand Jasoos (1982)
Haathkadi (1982)
Do Dishayen (1982)
Khud-Daar (1982)
Ek Aur Ek Gyarah (1981)
Shakka (1981)
Naseeb (1981)
Kranti (1981)
Aas Paas (1981)
Sansani: The Sensation (1981)
Raksha (1981)
Dostana (1980)
Aanchal (1980)
Alibaba Aur 40 Chor (1980)
Lootmaar (1980)
Saboot (1980)
Dhan Daulat (1980)
Nishana (1980)
Ram Balram (1980)
Kaala Patthar (1979)
Jhoota Kahin Ka (1979)
The Great Gambler (1979)
Bebus (1979)
Dil Aur Deewar (1978)
Phandebaaz (1978)
Des Pardes (1978)
Azaad (1978)
Do Musafir (1978)
Trishul (1978)
Tyaag (1977)
Immaan Dharam (1977)
Kasum Khoon Ki (1977)
Jagriti (1977)
Adha Din Adhi Raat (1977)
Adha (1977)
Darling Darling (1977)
Thief of Baghdad (1977)
Jadu Tona (1977)
Dream Girl (1977)
Dildaar (1977)
Paapi (1977)
Mehbooba (1976)
Lagaaam (1976)
Bairaag (1976)
Barood (1976)
Maha Chor (1976)
Do Anjaane (1976)
Kala Sona (1975)
Do Jhoot (1975)
Do Jasoos (1975)
Raaja (1975)
Sanyasi (1975)
Benaam (1974)
Ajanabee (1974)
Jab Andhera Hota Hai (1974)
Prem Nagar (1974)
Vachan (1974)
Pocket Maar (1974)
Bobby (1973)
Jugnu (1973)
Jheel Ke Us Paar (1973)
Gehri Chaal (1973)
Chhupa Rustam (1973)
Nafrat (1973)
Keemat (1973)
Daag: A Poem of Love (1973)
Dastaan (1972)
Raja Jani (1972)
Gora Aur Kala (1972)
Apradh (1972)
Be-Imaan (1972)
Raaste Kaa Patthar (1972)
Haré Raama Haré Krishna (1971)
Pyar Ki Kahani (1971)
Lagan (1971)
Hulchul (1971)
Aap Aye Bahaar Ayee (1971)
Prem Pujari (1970)
Samaj Ko Badal Dalo (1970)
Pagla Kahin Ka (1970)
Purab Aur Paschim (1970)
Himmat (1970)
Jawab (1970)
Yaadgaar (1970)
Kati Patang (1970)
Do Raaste (1969)
Ek Shriman Ek Shrimati (1969)
Anjaana (1969)
Waris (1969)
Doli (1969)
Duniya (1968)
Jhuk Gaya Aasman (1968)
Haye Mera Dil (1968)
Latt Saheb (1967)
Aamne - Saamne (1967)
Upkar (1967)
Around the World (1967)
Kunwari (1966)
Sagaai (1966)
Teesri Manzil (1966)
Mera Saaya (1966)
Shaheed (1965)
Sikandar E Azam (1965)
Nishan (1965)
Poonam Ki Raat (1965)
Woh Kaun Thi? (1964)
Main Shadi Karne Chala (1962)
Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh (1960)
Chaudhary Karnail Singh (1960)
Hum Hindustani (1960)

Mr Danny Denzongpa...The Stylist Veteran Of Villainy



over the
years
he has
bloomed
histrionically
a painter singer
poet musician
man of letters
hope humanity
he grows in stature
mentally ..physically
om mani padme hoon
echoes his soul spiritually
onscreen a persona of
bollywoods gallery of
whos who of villainy

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