Yesterday was my birthday. In the morning I practiced Hindi for an hour. I then watched Mangal Pandey: The Rising with Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji. What a great movie! AK seems to thrive in tales of Indian nationalism; Lagaan, Rang de Basanti, Mangal Pandey,etc.
After the film, meera beta, John and I went to see my friends, Prabhjit & Romi-owners of the Bombay Chaat House. John had Murgee Samosas and Seekh Kebab. Knowing we would be going out for a big dinner, I limited myself to 2 plates of gol goppas and Bel puri. I had chai and a ladoo afterwards. John and I then went to see 'Invictus', a very good and inspring film about Nelson Mandela and the South African Rugby Team's run to the World Cup in 1995.
afterwards my wife, both kids and mother-in law went to Tandoor of India for a Mughal feast! Kebabs, Mughlai Korma, Dal, Biryani, Chana Bhatura, Raita, achar, naan, parathas, rotis,etc. Our waitress was Simi who has served me in the past. She is quite nice.The whole meal was excellent!
We finished our night out with a return to Bombay Chaat House for Chai and Romy's awesome Gajar Ke Halwa and had wondeful conversations with them and many other NRI's who came in including a funny, charming man named Anil.
We finished the evening by returning home to watch one of my most favorite movies; Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi which came out on my birthday last year. The film is truly magical for me and I feel that every frame is perfect. The sotry is heartwarming, the music excellent. SRK is in fine form and Anoushka Sharma is quite lovely.
All in all it was a great birthday! Thanks to everyone!
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