Kandasamys: The Wedding @ShowmaxOnline #Comedy #KandasamysTheWedding

Hi Friends, 

It's the biggest fear of people to create the success of the first book or movie or whatever they excelled in the first part. It takes courage and a lot of faith in one's capabilities to create the same success to be well accepted by the public reading or watching the creation. Keeping up with Kandasamys became South Africa's best picture in terms of showcasing the South African Born Indian community living in Chatsworth, Durban. The second part of the same Kandasamys: The Wedding got released on 18th April 2019 but unfortunately I could not watch the same in the theatres. Showmax has not launched the movie on its online platform and I watched the same yesterday. 

The second part also features the same star cast as it's the continuation of the love story between Prishen (Madhushan Singh) and Jodi (Mishqah Parthiephal) as now the preparations for their wedding is the central theme of the second part and to the main day. As it happens in most families the preparations are the hardest part as the families start preparing for all the arrangements and there will be friction between the groom and the bride's families as they want the best for their kids. 

The father of Prishen is replaced in this movie and the rest of the cast is similar to the first part of the movie. It's been played by Yugan Naidoo as Preggie Naidoo, Shanthi Naidoo is played by Maeshni Naicker. The Kandasamy family is played by Jailoshini Naidoo as Jennifer Kandasamy, Koobeshen Naidoo as Elvis Kandasamy and above all Mariam Bassa as Kaunam 'Aaya' Kandasamy. They all have acted greatly and fit perfectly in their characters. The scene where Aaya uses the Germs mask can be called as the premotion of Covid19 as now everyone is wearing a mask to save themselves. 

As I was expecting a lot from the movie, I was not able to enjoy this part as much as the first part. Some scenes are nice but the overall movie is lacking the feel and vibe of a great script. The director Jayan Moodley tries to showcase the stressing elements in the newlywed's life before the marriage and during the parts of the ceremonies but it was difficult to do in a comical way. The parts between the Rushil Juglall as Arsevan and Tesarnia Oree as Poobasha are totally unnecessary as they are not only boring but brings nothing to the overall comical value in the picture and are totally irritating. 

The locations used from Durban and nearby areas are amazing and I totally loved watching those and some of the places I have missed, I have noted down to see in my next trip to Durban. If you have not been part of the Kandasamy's do bing watch it on Showmax in continuation with the first part on this coming weekend and enjoy the Durban Bunny Chow moments. It won't give you as much pleasure as Hum Aapke Hain Kaun but it's worth your time (127 minutes in total) to attend a local South African Indian Wedding.  RATING 3/5

Sawubona!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Mar 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Friends,

March is the end of the first quarter of every year and you always assess your resolutions whether it's going as planned or you need to realign to match your expectations. The faster you do it the better it will be for your finished goals. I thought of starting Youtube Channel but so far I have not been able to post myself on any of them but only shooting and posting them.

1. The Holistic Entrepreneur - A Book by Jodene Shaer @JodeneCoZA #TheHolisticEntrepreneur - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/the-holistic-entrepreneur-book-by.html - It's almost a year now that this book is launched and I am still not able to find time to finish the same. It's in my top most priority of books but I think other than first two parts of Amish's Ramayan trilogy I have not read or completed any book so far since 2017-2018. Another book I am still reading is Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson. Here's validation of the point I was referring at the start of my post that March is the time to reassess your priorities. 

2. @SonyXperiaZA XZ Premium Officially Named “Best New Smartphone" #MWC2017 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/sonyxperiaza-xz-premium-officially.html - Sony Xperia XZ Premium is only in my hands nowadays for two weeks and I am testing the same only now. I am in love with the feel and design of the device but so far not that impressed with the camera as it's now replaced by some better smartphones in the market even from the house of Sony Mobiles too. But it's a capable smartphone and if you get it for cheaper prices, you shall grab it immediately. 

3. Book Review - The Jeera Packer by Prashant Yadav @FingerprintP #theJeeraPacker - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/book-review-jeera-packer-by-prashant.html - During my trip, last year to India, the author of this book found me on twitter as I mentioned coming back for holidays and ensured that I get a copy of his book when I reach there at my home in Delhi NCR. I felt great and ensured that I read and review the same immediately. I loved his writing style and the plot of the story.

4. @KandasamysMovie Breaking Opening Weekend Records #ChatsworthStyle #KandasamysMovie - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/kandasamysmovie-breaking-opening.html - This is one of the best pictures of South Africa and will register in my brains forever for the fun and laughter between 2 families whose son and daughter fall in love with each other. I met the star cast of the movie and even saw one of the premiers show with them and it was an amazing experience at Gold Reef City. Still some days back this movie was being played on DStv and my family loved watching the same.

5. A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Jan 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-jan-2016.html - A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Feb 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/03/a-memoir-this-month-last-year-feb-2016.html - This has been a series of posts which are mines and I think and write whatever I feel about them after a year or so. This really gives me roller coaster rides as I see some of the PR companies fooling me and some are worthy of my time and money. It really sets the perspective as to why and what I am getting in return for all those thousands of posts done so far? For all the time I have missed personal parties to attend boring events to only receive a pen-drive at the end. It's hectic and sometimes I have paid for my cold drink myself at those launch events because I don't drink alcohol. 

Life's is short guys and you shall live it fully without any limits within your values system. Do what you like, if brands want you, then they will find you else you are good without them too as they never asked you to promote them and neither you bought their stuff to get back any money or respect from them. You loved it -  You Bought It! and Secondly, why use sub-standard products which you will never use as you are already using the best of the bests so why fall in the trap of free stuff and goodies. 

Cheers!!!

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Dec 2016 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay #1350Post

Hi Friends, 

Last Year December was very hectic at work and I could not find time to do any blog posts. I did receive some surprise gifts from one of the brands which I wrote about. December 2016 felt like the shortest month where it passed as soon as it came. 

1. @SunStreamEnergy PLUS™ Keeps You Connected Using #SolarEnergy #SunStream - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/12/sunstreamenergy-plus-keeps-you.html - This is a totally awesome gadget to have in your car or home and as my car in India, doesn't have a 12V charger installed this came in real handy when I visited India in the month of Jan/Feb 2017. Loved the same in red color and gifted the same to my mom as she liked the portable charger with a built-in torch.

2. Love thy neighbour…but don’t get caught! #ChatsworthStyle #KandasamysMovie @kandasamysmovie - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/12/love-thy-neighbourbut-dont-get-caught.html - This is one of the best locally made movie on South African Indian community. I totally fell in love with the movie and it's star cast when I met them at the premiere of the same. Watch it on DVD or online this is a riot of laughter and fun. 

3. @TheGreatMoscow Circus Opens in #Johannesburg #MoscowCircus @MonteCasinoZA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/12/thegreatmoscow-circus-opens-in.html - Montecasino is an entertainment hub always bringing the best of the world to Johannesburg, South Africa. I have always been a part of many events and shows they have on their premises and The Great Moscow Circus was awesome to be a part of. The show offered a lot of magic and acrobatic performances which kept the audiences glued to its seats in amazement.

4. Are You Drinking And Driving? #DriveDry #ThisIsMyStory #Diageo Campaign - http://www.thelifesway.com/2016/12/are-you-drinking-and-driving-drivedry.html - This is again that time of the year when people need to be aware of the same. Drinking and Driving have impacted a lot of lives and let's make the world around you a safer place during the Summer and Christmas holidays here in South Africa. Take a pledge and follow the rules and have a great holiday season. 

As I celebrate 5 years of The Life's Way in 2017 and this being my 1350th post on my blog, I wish all my readers a Merry Christmas and Lovely New Year to look forward to. Live Well, enjoy your life and make your holidays memorable for the years to come and keep creating memories and do share them on your social media channels. Show some love on my instagram channel and see what I love most in my life!

Cheers!!!

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