Dangal - What a movie

Grand Cinemas in the Raheja's Mall on Sohna Road has a skywalk like entrance where you hop on an escalator on second floor and reach fourth floor directly. And they have a very elegant and page 3-ish entrance, with a big florescent 2-shaped display which changed color in a very subtle and aesthetic way.
But I digressed.
We actually went there to watch the most awaited movie of 2016. Yes, Dangal. And what a movie it was. On the surface it was a sports movie, but dig a bit deeper and you will also find a family drama.
First things first, the movie scores big on authenticity, first on Haryanvi dialect and then on showing the wrestling scenes, and those seemed too real to be choreographed. And the little bits of humor just fits in.
Both the girls, the childhood and the adult avatar,  worked splendidly. And Aamir Khan, just nails it. And the body metamorphis he goes in, from a well built wrestler in his young days to a bit paunchy but still able to pack a punch father, is just incredible.
And the best scene in the movie when the elder girl wrestles with her father. You kind of pin for both to win. Her, because, she is coming out of age and wants to assert herself and him because he gave it all to raise the girls as wrestler.
And Apaarshakti also came out as a good surprise package, both as 'The Voice' and a regular Joe cousin.
All in all, go watch the movie. With your friends, and then with your family. And then again.

Mahou Clasica - Beer review

It is always challenging as well as fun to review something what you like. Challenging as you like it, very likely you'll give a biased feedback and fun as you enjoy the every moment spent with your favourite. There is also a flipside, the product if you like, doesn't meet the expectation, chances are you will hate it, till your grave. And the confusion multiplies many times when it is beer. I recently received couple of cans of Mahou for review. "Beauty is in the eyes of beerholder" immediately flashed my mind, when I received the parcel. I promised my self I won't be swayed away. 

Parcel had cans of Mahou Clasica beer. It is a premium lager beer. First and the foremost factor to judge any beer is the clarity. Scores perfectly on that, it is crystal clear and golden in colour. It has a different hint of flavours, slightly fruity we may call it. I liked the overall mouthfeel of the beer and aftertaste as well. As the can was opened and poured in glass, could feel the pleasant and refreshing aroma of malt entering the soul through nose.

Overall the product is great, flavour is balanced, it has taste of fruit, slight bitterness, refershing mouthfeel and soothing aftertaste.

One of the most important factor, not to be overlooked is the pricing. Decently priced at 100 INR for 500ml can, 150 INR for 650ml bottle and 80INR for pint in Delhi.

Ohh My beer - You are so dear

The ‘oh-so-lovely’ occasions to cheer with beer are many but the reason to cheer is the same – yes, the all-time favourite – beer. Some of the best and awesome occasions when people cheer with beer.

I-got-promoted-beer:
Good news! The long due acknowledgment of your work slogging it out for long nights on end to get that appraisal and appreciation from your bosses has finally been acknowledged. You are promoted! Well, you get beer for your peers to cheer with you and celebrate the joy. You might want to enjoy this time with some strong beers – like Dare Devil that has a characteristically strong and slightly bitter malt aroma and its base notes reflect the fruity flavours. A product in the semi-premium category brewed in India, it has a warm gold colour with a crystalline aspect.

Thank-God-it’s-Friday-beer:
Blessed is the second when you realize fantastic Friday is here and the weekend will follow. We doubt if you head home straight before making a customary stop and grab a couple pints of beer to pop and chug. Spend your Friday with BIRA White, the delicious wheat beer with low bitterness and a hint of spicy citrus taste.

Oh-its-lovely-weekend-beer
So, the football match is on Saturday and you have been waiting for this weekend. Why not grab your favourite beer and enjoy the much awaited game with your friends? Enjoy the game with Mahou Clásica, a premium lager that comes with a tinge of fruity flavours and that maintains the original recipe, taste and quality given to its production since 1890.

For-Ol’-time’s-sake-beer:
That pending plan that got cancelled again and again but has finally come to life when your gang decides to catch up for old time’s sake. And what better way to revive old, unusual and weirdly hilarious memories than with beer. The wonderful range of craft beers at Doolally in Pune and The White Owl brewery in Mumbai are the favourite of people to reunite with the old buddies.

It’s-a-lonely-night-beer:
This happens when you find yourself comfortable in your pajamas, sit in front of your TV and wonder what will make this night less lonely without having to talk to anybody(which is why you’re alone by-the-way). And there you go! A companion as chilled out as beer with zero expectations to have you talk is all you need.

Summer-is-here-beer:
Although it feels that summer arriving is just an excuse to have beer, it’s universally accepted that beer is the go-to drink when ‘the sun is out, the sun is almost gone, the night is here’ during summers. Anyway, even during winters when the sun is piercing through the cold winds, you will find yourself with beer.

A fun fact: after reading this, you might already be extra thirsty and you may want to head out and get yourself beer. Go grab your favourite suds and enjoy!