Words from Africa which will be known to World after 2010..Thanks to FIFA..
1. Bafana Bafana
Bafana Bafana , a isiZulu term of endearment which means "the boys, the boys", is the nickname of the national team of South Africa which originated from the fans' cry that went up during the team's triumph at the 1996 African Nations Cup.They returned to the world stage in 1992, after years of being banned from FIFA due to the apartheid system resulting in its sporting isolation.They have twice qualified – in 1998 and 2002 – for the Fifa World Cup before 2010.
2. Vuvuzela
It can be called South Africa's national musical instrument. Inspired from a kudu horn, it is traditionally made and was used to summon distant villagers to attend community gatherings. But now, it is mostly used at soccer matches in South Africa to become a symbol of South African soccer as the stadiums are filled with its loud and raucous sound that reflects the exhilaration of supporters. Nowadays, Vuvuzela refers to a big plastic trumpet, brightly coloured, and is blown with gusto by all fans at every football match in the country. The sound it makes is something between the bellow of a constipated elephant and the buzzing of a giant swarm of baritone bees.
3. Lekarapa/Makarapa
A Lekarapa is a hand-cut and hand painted hard hat worn by sports fans. Fans spend hours to sculpt and paint their Lekaarapa in the colours and emblem of their clubs or country. It is believed that Alfred "Lux" Baloyi is the originator of the Makarapa as a fan gear or tool as it is known today. With the FIFA World Cup 2010, the international profile and availability of the Makarapa has increased greatly.The origin of the term "Makarapa" goes back to the start of mining in South Africa, makarapa (singular lekarapa), Although it eventually meant hard hats, normally used by miners (majority being migrant workers) and construction workers. The word Makarapa literally meant scrapers, referring to men who would leave the rural areas to go to the cities and scrape a living in mining and construction work. It is claimed to have invented after a fan was hit by a bottle missile during a soccer match. He then decided to bring a Makarapa to the stadium as a protective device which he later reshaped and re-branded with the colors of his team.
4.Shebeen
A shebeen was originally an illicit bar or club where excisable alcoholic beverages were sold without a licence. In modern South Africa, many "shebeens" are now fully legal. In South Africa and Zimbabwe, shebeens are most often located in black townships as an alternative to pubs and bars, where under apartheid and the Rhodesian era, black Africans could not enter a pub or bar reserved for whites. Originally, shebeens were operated illegally, selling homebrewed and home-distilled alcohol and providing patrons with a place to meet and discuss political and social issues. Often, patrons and owners were arrested by the police, though the shebeens were frequently reopened because of their importance in unifying the community and providing a safe place for discussion.During the apartheid era, shebeens became a crucial place for activists to meet, some attracting working class activists and community members, while others attracted lawyers, doctors and musicians. Now, FIFA World Cup is making these places worth a visit for the fans.
5. Madiba shirt
Typical Attire of Soccer fans and Sports enthusiasts nowadays in south Africa is Madiba shirts which is a batik silk shirt, usually adorned in a bright and colourful print. It has become a well-known nickname for batik shirts in South Africa, being popularised by former South African president Nelson Mandela. It is named after Mandela's clan name "Madiba", an honorary title adopted by all members of his clan. The Madiba shirt was designed by Desré Buirski and first worn by the then newly-elected president at the dress rehearsal of the opening of South Africa's first democratic Parliament in May 1994
Friday, July 9, 2010
Bas Naam hi Kafhi Hai.................
Bollywood is known to give us classics and duds. The ideas of the filmmaker matters the most. But sometimes, they catch our attention only through names. After all, the public sees the full film, so is it true that “What’s in the Name”?
LADY TERMINATOR - FIRST SHE MATES THEN SHE TERMINATES.
This was a 1988 Indonesian movie which has his full plot and storyline copied from the original James Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, but this time, the lead was played by a lady as the title suggests but it incorporated a lot of local legend, aimed squarely at a largely working-class local audience in Indonesia. The cheesy special effects, horrendous dubbing, lame acting, and cheap production values are just icing on the cake.
Do watch it to know more about this timeless classic. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed….Hindi version is Highly Recommended which will give you, maybe more fun than watching India’s own favourite “Gunda” staring Mithun Chakraborty.
BASANTI KI SHAADI HONEYMOON GABBAR KA
This 2002 movie was like a magnum opus of Harinam Singh who acted, directed and produced this one with a starcast containing actors like Yasmeen, Parita, Rehha, Gurbachan, Ani Nagrath, Mahesh Raaj, Vinod Tripathi.( The writer also heard their name while writing this article). An total adult laugh riot, it’s a spoof on the biggest blockbusters of all time, Sholay.
Plot of the story :
Gabbar , the terror of Chambal valley, having kidnapped the little girl of the local police officer is influenced by her childish behaviour and decides to give up his life of crime. Meanwhile, Thakuriyan (take on Thakkur) has employed two city-gals, Neetu and Reshma to protect herself and the village of Ramghad from Gabbar. The two beautiful girls foil every attempt by Gabbar’s gang on the village which enrages Gabbar to attack the village and kidnap the two girls. However back at the hideout, the girls with their beauty and sensuous bodies, their dances and sexy styles enflame a desire for love in Gabbar. So when Gabbar attacks Ramghad again and sees Basanti dancing, the romantic side of him over-powers the criminal in him. He now nurses the desire to marry Basanti, he sends his boys to Bansanti’s Mausi with his proposal and when she rejects he even decides to torment the villagers with his announcement of suicide, right on the rooftop for effect. Finally he decides to put down his arms and surrender himself so he can marry Basanti. However when he is all set to marry Basanti with plans for a honeymoon, Basanti disappears from Ramghad. What happens thereafter is a laugh riot that will reinvent the character of Gabbar.
MERI IZZAT BACHAO
This is a movie released in 1984 in the action genre with a strong social message,
Producer Mohan T Gehani and Director Qamar Narvi put together some actors like Chander, Anu Dhawan, Ritu Khanna, Siraj, Zubeida to churn out this story. The title of the movie is self-explanatory where the hero has the perennial duty to do everything possible in order to keep the heroine’s character stainless.
BRANDI KA BOTAL
Though the name may suggest, it is a movie not based on the exploits of brandy which literally mean "burnt wine" but the story circle around a bottle of it. In the film, a innocent bachelor Bagaram, a clerk in a municipal office, has to find some brandy to restore the ill son of his boss. The sick guy is also the brother of Malati , whom he secretly loves. Not knowing what brandy is, Bagaram gets embroiled in adventures, including a famous scene in a crowded bar. He eventually procures a bottle but his beloved persists in regarding him merely as a 'brother'. Directed by the lead actor himself Master Vinayak with a supporting cast of V.G. Jog , Salvi, Meenakshi and Javdekar, this movie is a decent watch but features in this list for its unique and eye-catching title.
PAAP KO JALAA KAR RAAKH KAR DOONGA
This 1988 multistarrer, directed by K.R. Reddy, invoked a lot of passion and vengenance in the soul of youngsters when we see such a aggressive title. The film had casted Dharmendra as CBI Officer Shankar Saxena with Govinda, Anita Raj, Farha Naaz, Kulbhushan Kharbanda in supporting role. Events unfold enveloping the family in a web of deceit, intrigue, distrust, and terror which makes the film at least one watch.
GOD AND GUN
Directed by Esmayeel Shroff and written by Moin-ud-din, this movie released on 27 April 1995 to the Indian people. It starred Raaj Kumar as Saheb Bahadur Rathore and Jackie Shroff as Vijay Prakash with Gautami , Raj Babbar, Madan Jain, Prem Chopra, Rakesh Bedi amongst others.
God and Gun is a daringly different film on contemporary events .It brings forth authentically the inside realities of today's politics. God and Gun advocates the truth that power lies in the hands of people and not politicians. The voice of the people is the voice of god. Corrupt politician Satya Singh is all set to win this year's election also - by hook or by crook. The only person opposing him is Saheb Bahadur Rathore. Satya finds out that Rathore's following is getting stronger, and he sets about attempting to discredit him, in vain. Meanwhile, fed-up of cosmetic elections and corrupt politicians, a young man, Vijay Prakash, has set up his own code to deal with corrupt politicians like Satya - kill them. One day Vijay saves Rathore's life, and both become friends. You need to watch it know what happens next?
LADY TERMINATOR - FIRST SHE MATES THEN SHE TERMINATES.
This was a 1988 Indonesian movie which has his full plot and storyline copied from the original James Cameron’s sci-fi thriller, but this time, the lead was played by a lady as the title suggests but it incorporated a lot of local legend, aimed squarely at a largely working-class local audience in Indonesia. The cheesy special effects, horrendous dubbing, lame acting, and cheap production values are just icing on the cake.
Do watch it to know more about this timeless classic. I can guarantee you will not be disappointed….Hindi version is Highly Recommended which will give you, maybe more fun than watching India’s own favourite “Gunda” staring Mithun Chakraborty.
BASANTI KI SHAADI HONEYMOON GABBAR KA
This 2002 movie was like a magnum opus of Harinam Singh who acted, directed and produced this one with a starcast containing actors like Yasmeen, Parita, Rehha, Gurbachan, Ani Nagrath, Mahesh Raaj, Vinod Tripathi.( The writer also heard their name while writing this article). An total adult laugh riot, it’s a spoof on the biggest blockbusters of all time, Sholay.
Plot of the story :
Gabbar , the terror of Chambal valley, having kidnapped the little girl of the local police officer is influenced by her childish behaviour and decides to give up his life of crime. Meanwhile, Thakuriyan (take on Thakkur) has employed two city-gals, Neetu and Reshma to protect herself and the village of Ramghad from Gabbar. The two beautiful girls foil every attempt by Gabbar’s gang on the village which enrages Gabbar to attack the village and kidnap the two girls. However back at the hideout, the girls with their beauty and sensuous bodies, their dances and sexy styles enflame a desire for love in Gabbar. So when Gabbar attacks Ramghad again and sees Basanti dancing, the romantic side of him over-powers the criminal in him. He now nurses the desire to marry Basanti, he sends his boys to Bansanti’s Mausi with his proposal and when she rejects he even decides to torment the villagers with his announcement of suicide, right on the rooftop for effect. Finally he decides to put down his arms and surrender himself so he can marry Basanti. However when he is all set to marry Basanti with plans for a honeymoon, Basanti disappears from Ramghad. What happens thereafter is a laugh riot that will reinvent the character of Gabbar.
MERI IZZAT BACHAO
This is a movie released in 1984 in the action genre with a strong social message,
Producer Mohan T Gehani and Director Qamar Narvi put together some actors like Chander, Anu Dhawan, Ritu Khanna, Siraj, Zubeida to churn out this story. The title of the movie is self-explanatory where the hero has the perennial duty to do everything possible in order to keep the heroine’s character stainless.
BRANDI KA BOTAL
Though the name may suggest, it is a movie not based on the exploits of brandy which literally mean "burnt wine" but the story circle around a bottle of it. In the film, a innocent bachelor Bagaram, a clerk in a municipal office, has to find some brandy to restore the ill son of his boss. The sick guy is also the brother of Malati , whom he secretly loves. Not knowing what brandy is, Bagaram gets embroiled in adventures, including a famous scene in a crowded bar. He eventually procures a bottle but his beloved persists in regarding him merely as a 'brother'. Directed by the lead actor himself Master Vinayak with a supporting cast of V.G. Jog , Salvi, Meenakshi and Javdekar, this movie is a decent watch but features in this list for its unique and eye-catching title.
PAAP KO JALAA KAR RAAKH KAR DOONGA
This 1988 multistarrer, directed by K.R. Reddy, invoked a lot of passion and vengenance in the soul of youngsters when we see such a aggressive title. The film had casted Dharmendra as CBI Officer Shankar Saxena with Govinda, Anita Raj, Farha Naaz, Kulbhushan Kharbanda in supporting role. Events unfold enveloping the family in a web of deceit, intrigue, distrust, and terror which makes the film at least one watch.
GOD AND GUN
Directed by Esmayeel Shroff and written by Moin-ud-din, this movie released on 27 April 1995 to the Indian people. It starred Raaj Kumar as Saheb Bahadur Rathore and Jackie Shroff as Vijay Prakash with Gautami , Raj Babbar, Madan Jain, Prem Chopra, Rakesh Bedi amongst others.
God and Gun is a daringly different film on contemporary events .It brings forth authentically the inside realities of today's politics. God and Gun advocates the truth that power lies in the hands of people and not politicians. The voice of the people is the voice of god. Corrupt politician Satya Singh is all set to win this year's election also - by hook or by crook. The only person opposing him is Saheb Bahadur Rathore. Satya finds out that Rathore's following is getting stronger, and he sets about attempting to discredit him, in vain. Meanwhile, fed-up of cosmetic elections and corrupt politicians, a young man, Vijay Prakash, has set up his own code to deal with corrupt politicians like Satya - kill them. One day Vijay saves Rathore's life, and both become friends. You need to watch it know what happens next?
Thursday, July 8, 2010
The Fantastic Four Story
The World Cup is all set to reach its pinnacle, with four more matches to play to decide who will be crowned the World Champion of football until 2014 when this grand show reaches its most worthy venue Brazil ( as whosoever be the champion of 2010, Brazil will still lead the total World Cup tally with five titles).
The four teams that reached the last four comprises of three from Europe (Spain , Germany and Netherlands ) and one from South America (Uruguay
The Dream of an all South American Brazil-Argentina finals ended when the youthful Germans destroyed Maradona’s Argentina 4-0 who planned to do a “Franz Beckenbauer” this time and there were broken dreams of Dunga who could have also repeated the Great German’s feat when Brazil lost out to Netherlands 1-2 though taking lead by a goal from Robinho through pure Samba Magic.
In the other two encounters, Spain survived the gusty Paraguayans with a solitary goal from the tournament top scorer David Villa where both the sides missed the penalties awarded to them and millions of African hearts were broken when Ghana , the last African hope lost out on Penalties to Uruguay Ghana
Le Celeste takes on Clockwork Orange in the first Semi-final in Cape Town
Die Mannschaft takes on La Furia Roja in an all European clash at Durban
This is Germany
They look forward to their forward David Villa for the clinching victory ably supported by Fabregas, Iniesta and both the Xavi(s) (Hernandez and Alonso) in the midfield.
Though the world missed both Maradona and Larissa Requilme running naked in the streets of their respective countries of Argentina and Paraguay
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
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