Ten Bollywood Cult Films

By Anant Mathur (April 26, 2011)

This is a list of films that failed to set the box office on fire, but we just love to watch them over and over when ever they`re on.

 

10.
ALIBABA AUR 40 CHOR (1980)
Starring: Dharmendra, Hema Malini, Rolan Bykov, Sofiko Chiaureli, Zeenat Aman, Mher Mkrtchyan, Prem Chopra, Madan Puri, Yakub Akhmedov, Rolan Bykov, Yelena Sanayeva, Frunzik Mkrtchyan, Pinchoo Kapoor, Mac Mohan
Director: Latif Faiziyev, Umesh Mehra
Producer: F.C. Mehra
Music: Vladimir Milov, R.D. Burman

Analysis: An Indo-Russian co-production Ali Baba aur 40 Chor brings to the screen the timeless story of Ali Baba and his gang of thieves. You can never go wrong with a Dharmendra-Hema Malini starrer. I can still recall going to the theatre to see this film, I had just turned five and it was a part of the celebration. It will always be a special film.

9.
AAP MUJHE ACHCHE LAGNE LAGE (2002)
Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Amisha Patel, Kiran Kumar, Mukesh Tiwari, Nishigandha Wad, Shahbaaz Khan, Madhuri Sanjeev, Alok Nath, Jimmy Moses, Shaikh Sami, Ali Asghar, Prithvi Zutshi, Hemant Pandey, Jasbir Thandi, Suchit Jadhav
Director: Vikram Bhatt
Producer: Gautam Kumar, Rohit Kumar
Music: Rajesh Roshan

Analysis: Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel's second outing proved to be a disaster at the box office. I still remember watching it in the theatre and liking most of it. What disappointed is the last 30 minutes of the film which dragged on forever, otherwise it's a nice attempt. 

8.
DUPLICATE (1998)
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre, Farida Jalal, Mohnish Behl, Tiku Talsania, Sharat Saxena, Gulshan Grover, Kajol, Vishwajeet Pradhan, Rana Jung Bahadur, Naresh Suri, Parminder, Randhawa, Robert, Chunnu Mehra
Director: Mahesh Bhatt
Producer: Yash Johar

Music: Anu Malik
Analysis: A superb failure at the box office - this film is worth watching for the dual role Shah Rukh Khan plays and Juhi Chawala`s comic timing. Surprisingly, SRK`s dual role in this film is better than in Farhan Akhtar`s DON remake.

7.
NAYEE PADOSAN (2003)
Starring: Vikas Kalantri, Anuj Sawhney, Aslam Khan, Mahek Chahal, Rahul Bhatt, Vijay Kashyap, Yusuf Hussain, Shabnam Kapoor
Director: B.H. Tharun Kumar
Producer: Nitin Manmohan
Music: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Surendra Singh Sodhi

Analysis: It`s sad but the only reason this film wasn`t a blockbuster is because it was made with newcomers. Not exactly a remake of Padosan but Nayee Padosan does present comedy in a new way, with a dynamic dual role by Rahul Bhatt and good supporting performances this film sure holds your attention till the end.

6.
ANDAZ APNA APNA (1994)
Starring: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Raveena Tandon, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor, Viju Khote, Shehzad Khan, Jagdeep, Deven Varma, Mehmood, Tiku Talsania, Juhi Chawala, Govinda
Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
Producer: Vinay Kumar Sinha
Music: Tushar Bhatia, Viju Shah

Analysis: Aamir and Salman Khan together for the first time, Crime Master Gogo, not to mention a hilarious screenplay, this is certainly one of the most fun films to watch. It`s hard to believe it wasn`t very successful at the box office, but it has touched many more hearts since. And a couple of catchy songs never hurt a film.

5.
DHAAI AKSHAR PREM KE (2000)
Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Aishwarya Rai, Amrish Puri, Anupam Kher, Shakti Kapoor, Sushma Seth, Dalip Tahil, Tanvi Azmi, Himani Shivpuri, Salman Khan, Sonali Bendre
Director: Raj Kanwar
Producer: Raj Kanwar,  K. Pappu, Amardeep Singh
Music: Jatin-Lalit, Naresh Sharma

Analysis: I have seen the DVD of this film in more homes than people would like to admit. I guess perhaps being a remake of so many films is what attracts people to this one.

4.
SHAAN (1980)
Starring: Sunil Dutt, Shashi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Shatrughan Sinha, Raakhee Gulzar, Parveen Babi, Bindiya Goswami, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Mazhar Khan, Dalip Tahil, Johnny Walker, Helen, Bindu, Padmini Kapila

Director: Ramesh Sippy
Producer: G.P. Sippy
Music: R.D. Burman

Analysis: From a James Bond style villain to the latest technology and flesh eating sharks this film has it all. Of course who can forget two of the most popular songs to come out of Indian Cinema - Yamma Yamma and Jaanu Meri jaan.

3.
Chupke Chupke (1975)
Starring: Dharmendra, Sharmila Tagore, Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Om Prakash, David Abraham, Asrani, Usha Kiran, Lily Chakravarty, Keshto Mukherjee, Lalita Kumari, Dev Kishan, Harish Magon, Chaitali, Amol Sen
Director: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Producer: Hrishikesh Mukherjee
Music: S.D. Burman

Analysis: Although most people love this film today, it was hardly a money maker when it first released in 1975. But solid performances, catchy dialogue and unforegettable comic timing have made this one of the most beloved comedies in film history.

2.
MARD (1985)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Amrita Singh, Nirupa Roy, Dara Singh, Prem Chopra, Kamal Kapoor, Bob Christo, Helena, Goga Kapoor, Manik Irani, Satyen Kappu, Seema Deo, Dan Dhanoa, Kirti Kumar, C.S. Dubey, Joginder Shelly, Shivraj, Moti
Director: Manmohan Desai
Producer: Manmohan Desai
Music: Anu Malik

Analysis: I know, most of you just said "What the..." upon seeing this one on the list, but with dialogues like "Jo mard hota hai, use dard nahi hota", "Sabhi goron ka dil kaala nahi hota" and "Peeth Par Maara Hai Ab Seene Par Khaogey", one can't stop themselves from watching this flick. 

1.
KAAGAZ KE PHOOL (1959)
Starring: Waheeda Rehman, Guru Dutt, Baby Naaz, Johnny Walker, Mahesh Kaul, Veena Sapru, Minoo Mumtaz, Mehmood, Mohan Choti, TunTun, Pratima Devi
Director: Guru Dutt
Producer: Guru Dutt
Music: S.D. Burman

Analysis: It is considered a must watch today, but when Kaagaz Ke Phool first released it performed so poorly at the box office that it cost the Indian Film Industry one of it's greatest directors. Hurt by the miniscule response to his magnum opus Guru Dutt never directed again.

IF YOU ENJOYED THIS, PLEASE VISIT MY POSTS ON: 
Ten Most Entertaining Bollywood Films

Ten Worst Bollywood Films

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Did Bollywood Kill The "Musicals" Genre?

By Anant Mathur (April 23, 2011)
 

It used to be that songs in a Bollywood film were interwoven with the story and mood of the character(s). But nowadays we find ourselves with not musicals but their namesakes in which club-like-environments are created for videos of the songs which have nothing to do with the narrative. I'm not saying all films are like this but a majority of them, especially the so called BIG BUDGET BLOCKBUSTERS, certainly are. Many times songs which are shown in the promos are not even in the films and are just used as marketing strategy to lure the audience into cinema halls. Most times the songs shown in promos are used as title sequences in the film and have no connection to the story.

What can we expect when the top Dance Directors, Singers and Music Directors in the country are more interested in Judging TV shows or Directing, Producing or even acting in films than Choreography and Music. With all the talent in Bollywood jumping on the chance to become judges on reality TV shows (for more money), this leaves them less time to be creative in films and is hurting the industry far more than they realize. The industry that gave them their bread and butter deserves more respect from these artists.

In the days when films mattered - Choreographers, Music Directors, Lyricist, Singers, Actors, Producers, Directors and Writers - all sat in a room and discussed the best possible way to move the narrative forward with a song sequence. In recent times, I can only recall films like Lagaan, Devdas and 3 Idiots where the songs actually moved the narrative forward, but then again these films weren't made in 6 months. It takes time and good collaboration to make a great film and anyone who's churning out films every 6 months is not doing full justice to the story. Even in a nice story like "Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi", where music should be the backbone, the songs pop out of nowhere. The less said about releases of this year the better, methinks! 

If Bollywood is to continue with musicals there needs to be a more effective way of portraying the Song and Dance sequences otherwise the songs are just distracting and take away from the plot points in the stories. We all know how good Hrithik Roshan and other Bollywood stars can dance, how about doing something new for a change? Perhaps it's time for Bollywood to follow in Hollywood's footsteps once more and rid the films of songs, so at least the stories can be enjoyed without distracting interruptions.

Several years ago, I saw an interview with a prominent actor from the Indian film industry in which he stated he doesn't see a future for songs in Hindi films. At the time I laughed it off and though how ridiculous - Bollywood films without songs is like the moon without moonlight or smoke without fire - it just can't be. But the shape Bollywood films are in today, perhaps it's time to rid the films of songs before the genre is completely lost. Only when a film can truly be declared a musical, with the songs being part of the narrative, should this genre be attempted. Let's not dishonor a genre which has brought so much joy into our lives over the years. 

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Save the planet?

by Anant Mathur (April 11, 2011)

For several decades now, the media, manufacturers, retailers and governments, have been promoting the 'Save The Planet' campaign and people have been falling for it. I'm all for less waste and keeping our environment clean, but the truth of the matter is it's not the planet that needs saving, it's the humans who live on it. It's highly likely that the planet will be here long after all humans have ceased to exist. The planet was here long before we came along and even if an asteroid the size of the moon hits it, chances are it will still survive in some form, what won't are the humans!

People need to start using common sense, don't recycle because someone or some ad campaign is telling you it's good for the planet, do it because it makes sense - obviously we don't need a 4 inch cell phone in two feet of packaging, that's being wasteful. If you're not using the water, turn the tap off don't keep it running while you go grab something. Can you imagine the amount of ink, harmful chemicals, paper, plastic, etc. and hours of electricity wasted on promotion for save the planet campaigns - that kind of defeats the purpose doesn't it! 

You don't need an 'Earth Hour' to tell you to cut down on electricity, it's simple, if you're not in a room don't leave the lights on. It really irritates me when governments across the globe expect people to stay in the dark for one hour each year to save electricity, yet they don't care how much electricity commercial buildings in any metropolis waste by keeping their lights on 24/7, regardless of whether anyone is working there or not. Shutting the light in those buildings for one minute each day will save more electricity than all the homes in any city will in one hour.

Every few years we're faced with a new end of the world crisis - in 1999, it was the Y2K bug, right now it's the 2012 gimmick - if any of these were true we would have ceased to exist long ago. People's fears are taken advantage of by money mongers who play on this fear and offer useless solutions of some sort. Fearful and gullible people end up spending thousand, and in some cases, millions of dollars on things they won't need - more on that later... 

Most of the life that survived the asteroid which killed the dinosaurs did so by being inside caves, so obviously it doesn't take much - since these life-forms survived mega-tsunamis, meteor showers, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, firestorms, acid rain and nuclear winter. One precaution to take during 2012 would be to stay in a city that's likely to be safe from all disasters, keeping away from coastal areas such as New York, Mumbai, Japan, Australia, Hawaii, Vancouver, etc. during December 2012 might be a good idea.

There's no proof that 2012 will occur or that it will occur on December 21, 2012, it could happen earlier, later or not at all. Yet people are being offered underground silos (in secret mountainous locations) costing millions of dollars - which means only the rich will survive. If cities and power grids are destroyed, even in the silos they will eventually run out of electricity. We won't need millionaires, billionaires and politicians to survive; we'll need farmers, doctors, engineers and scientist, people who can rebuild. If 2012 occurs, we'll need people who can labor 40 hrs at one go without any sleep - somehow I can't imagine Bill Gates, Warren Buffet or Anil Ambani doing that.

For decades disasters have been advertised which will destroy humanity, yet we've over come all end of the world prophesies thus far. Mankind is not as weak as others would have you believe, there is infrastructure in place for a reason. Governments wouldn't be planning for 2014, 2015, etc. if we were not going to be around at that time. I'm sure space agencies like NASA, ISRO, CSA and ESA have a better understanding of what will happen than some money monger sitting in his living room writing a book about the coming apocalypse not knowing the latest scientific data.
 

One rule to always follow is, when you're researching for 2012 and you come across websites which have a paypal account, it's a scam. They're probably sites set up by money mongers to play on your fears. I've always believed that people who truly give you the best advice don't charge you for it. If you have fears about 2012, rest assured chances are, like with the Y2K bug, nothing will happen. But, in the worst case scenario, if something does happen you should be safe as long as you stay away from coastal cities. Based on my own research, I hardly see the need to rush to your closest mountain.

The question that remains is once December 21, 2012 has come and gone what will be the next big end of the world prophecy that pops up... 2043 perhaps?

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First Quarter 2011

By Anant Mathur (April 8, 2011)

With limited films releasing during March, due to the Cricket world cup, the first quarter really just comprised of January, February. After a record breaking January, things certainly slowed down. 24 films released in the first three months of 2011, but only two were money makers for its distributors. Here are the top 10 Bollywood grossers of 2011 in the first quarter:

First Quarter All India Distributor Shares

Film	Distributor’s Cost	Distributor’s Share	Verdict
1. Yamla Pagla Deeewana	24 crores	29.76 crores	Hit
2. Tanu Weds Manu	18 crores	18 crores	Average
3. Patiala House	40 crores	16.13 crores	Disaster
4. Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji	25-30 crores	14.04 crores	Flop
5. No One Killed Jessica	15 crores	13.30 crores	Flop
6. Saat Khoon Maaf	32 crores	9.24 crore	Flop
7. Dhobi Ghat	12 crores	6.97 crore	Flop
8. Yeh Saali Zindagi	10-12 crores	5.45 crore	Flop
9. Turning 30!!!	4-5 crores	65 Lakhs (approx.)	Flop
10. Utt Pataang	5 crores	15 Lakhs (approx.)	Flop

 

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India Wins on Home Soil...

By Anant Mathur (April 02, 2011)

 CONGRATULATIONS!  
INDIAN CRICKET TEAM FOR BECOMING THE FIRST EVER TO WIN THE 2011 WORLD CUP ON HOME SOIL. 

WAY TO GO BOYS!

THE ENTIRE NATION AND INDIANS ACROSS THE GLOBE SHARE IN YOUR JOY & CELEBRATIONS.

Production Titles Explained!

By Anant Mathur (March 27, 2011)

While watching the credit sequence at the beginning or end of a film, you may have noticed the various types of producer credits listed in the mix. For those of you who have wondered what all these titles mean here is an explanation...

Producer:

The chief of staff of a movie production in all matters save the creative efforts of the director, who is head of the line. A producer is responsible for raising funding, hiring key personnel, and arranging for distributors.

Producers are highly self-motivated individuals, who have the final responsibility for all aspects of a film's production. He or she is frequently the first person to become involved in a project; they participate directly in all the main producing phases; and see the project through production, to post-production, marketing and distribution. The Producer's is role to turn story ideas into profitable cinematic entertainment, and to persuade others to share in his or her commercial and creative vision. Producers usually report to the production company, or to the Executive Producers appointed to supervise the production on behalf of the financiers and Distributors.

 

Associate Producer:

An individual who performs a limited number of producing functions delegated to her/him by a producer, under the direct supervision and control of that producer. The term may also refer to a person who would qualify as an executive producer of a project, but for the fact that (s)he acts on behalf of a production company which is subordinate to another one on that project.

Associate Producers carry out significant functions in the production or post-production process, which would otherwise be performed by the Producer, Executive Producer or Co-Producer. These responsibilities may range from helping to raise production finance at the beginning of the production process, to supervising the final stages of post-production. Associate Producers in Film are usually individuals within production companies who have played a particularly significant role in the development of the script or screenplay, or in the packaging process, or who have contributed important creative ideas to the production. They may be another producer; or a senior Script Editor who helps to shape the direction of the final drafts of the screenplay, and without whom the film may not be financed; or the Producer's Assistant who supervises development or post production for the Producer in their absence. The term Associate Producer is also sometimes used to describe a Producer from a smaller production company which is co-producing the film, who has typically raised a small amount of funding for the project, but not enough to warrant an Executive Producer or Co-Producer credit.

 

Executive Producer:

A producer who is not involved in any technical aspects of the filmmaking process, but who is still responsible for the overall production. Typically an executive producer handles business and legal issues.

The traditional role of the Executive Producer is to supervise the work of the Producer on behalf of the studio, the financiers or the distributors, and to ensure that the film is completed on time, and within budget, to agreed artistic and technical standards. The term often applies to a producer who has raised a significant proportion of a film's finance, or who has secured the underlying rights to the project. Typically, Executive Producers are not involved in the technical aspects of the filmmaking process, but have played a crucial financial or creative role in ensuring that the project goes into production.

Line Producer:

A producer who is responsible for managing every person and issue during the making of a film. Line producers only work on one film at a time.

The Line Producer is one of the first people to be employed on a film's production by the Producer and Executive Producers. Line Producers are rarely involved in the development of the project, but often play a crucial role in costing the production in order to provide investors with the confidence to invest in the project. As soon as the finance has been raised, the Line Producer supervises the preparation of the film's budget, and the day-to-day planning and running of the production. Where a Line Producer has a creative input to the production, he or she is often credited as a Co-producer.

Co-Producer:

A producer who performs a substantial portion of a creative producing function, or who is primarily responsible for one or more managerial producing functions. A co-producer has less responsibility than a producer for the completion of a project.

A Co-Producer is typically a Line Producer who has also performed a substantial portion of the creative producing function. Alternatively, they may be the lead Producer from another production company that is co-producing the film, or a partner or corporate officer from the production entity producing the film. In rare cases, a Co-Producer may also be the person who optioned, developed or packaged the project. In all instances, Co-Producers are subordinate to the Producer. Occasionally, the title Co-producer is accorded to a producer who finds, options, develops, or packages the project, but does not own the rights, and who plays a less significant role in the physical production of the film. For example, Co-Producers may be relatively new Producers who need to work with a more senior Producer in order to package, finance and deliver the finished film. It should be noted that if a project has more than one Producer, it does not mean that these individuals are "Co-Producers" in the technical sense ofthe term.

Production Manager:

Reporting to the film's producer, this person supervises the budget, hires the crew, approves purchase orders & time cards, and generally makes sure all departments are doing their respective jobs within the parameters of the budget.

Production Managers run productions on behalf of the Producer and Line Producer. They help to determine the most efficient and economic way to schedule shoots, negotiate business deals for crews, locations and technical equipment, and make day-to-day production decisions to ensure that productions proceed smoothly.

Production Co-ordinator:

The person responsible for overseeing practical matters such as ordering equipment, getting near-location accommodations for the cast and crew, etc.

Production Co-ordinators are directly responsible to the Line Producer and Production Manager for scheduling and co-ordinating the communications and day-to-day workings of the whole production team. They co-ordinate the crew, maintain the purchase order log, make sure paperwork is completed and filed, answer the telephone, and ensure that nothing is overlooked. Production Co-ordinators also produce new versions of the script as changes are made. Because they are most responsible for the day-to-day workings of the production office, Production Co-ordinators must work very long hours, particularly in the final week before the start of principal photography.

 

Assistant Production Co-ordinator:

An assistant to the production co-ordinator.

The Assistant Production Co-ordinator acts as a general assistant to the Production Co-ordinator, performing duties relating to the preparation, distribution and filing of paperwork, both within the production office and on set. Assistant Production Co-ordinators are almost always self-employed, and must be prepared to work long hours, particularly during the final week of pre-production. Most films employ one Assistant Production Co-ordinator; however, larger productions may employ two or more.

Producer's Assistant (Production Assistant):

A person responsible for various odd jobs, which could include such disparate tasks as running errands, stopping traffic, acting as couriers, fetching items from craft service, etc. Tasks and levels of responsibility can vary greatly, depending on the film, the needs of the rest of the team, and the skills of the individuals PA themselves.

PA's provide administrative support to the Producer and are involved in all stages of the production process from pre-production through to post production. Their responsibilities are defined by the Producer, on an almost daily basis, throughout the production of the film. Duties may range from writing coverage on scripts, drafting letters, making phone calls, running an office, interviewing personnel, co-ordinating the fundraising process, assisting with duties on and off set, liaising between the producer and the post-production team, and helping to prepare publicity materials. Producer's Assistants may also be asked to assist with securing clearances for copyright materials, arranging business meetings and social events, as well as handling floats and petty cash. They may even be asked to contribute to strategic thinking in relation to projects in development.

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Winners of 2010 Golden Kela Awards

By Anant Mathur (March 16, 2011)

The Golden Kela Award is a satirical take on Bollywood, where awards are given for the worst performances. The Golden Kela Awards was created by Random Magazine, India’s longest running humor magazine in the year 2009. 

The first annual Golden Kela award ceremony took place on 7 March 2009 in New Delhi (India).

The intention behind the Golden Kela is to ridicule the Hindi film stars and acknowledge the worst of Indian Cinema. Since, several award ceremonies each year celebrate the best of Hindi Cinema, Random Magazine and the Sundaas Film Institute chose to be different by giving away the Best of the Worst of Indian Cinema. The winners are selected each year by an online poll.

Winners of the 3rd Annual Golden Kela Awards... Cream of the crap:

Worst Actor

Shahrukh Khan

for My Name Is Khan

Worst Actress

Sonam Kapoor

for Aisha

Worst Supporting Actor

Arjun Rampal

for Housefull and We Are Family

Worst Supporting Actress

Kangana Ranaut

for Kites, No Problem, Once Upon A Time In Mumbai

Worst Film

My Name Is Khan

(Director: Karan Johar)

Worst Director

Sanjay Leela Bhansali

for Guzaarish

Worst Debutant Male

Aditya Narayan

for Shaapit

Worst Debutant Female

Pakhi Tyrewala

for Jhootha Hi Sahi

Most 'Original' Story Award

Action Replayy

(which was 'inspired' from Back to the Future)

Baawra Ho Gaya Hai Ke Award

Ben Kingsley

for Teen Patti

Most Atrocious Lyrics

Abbas Tyrewala for Cry Cry Kitna Cry

(from Jhoota Hi Sahi)

Most Irritating Song

Pee Loon

from Once Upon a Time In Mumbai

When Did This Come Out

Ek Second... Jo Zindagi Bana De?

(Director: Partho Ghosh)

The Worst Animated Film

Baru the Wonder Kid

(Director: Sachin Gote)

Lajja Award
(for the Worst Treatment of a Serious Issue)

Dunno Y - Na Jaane Kyun

Chimpoo Kapoor Award

(for No-Talent RELATIVES of Celebrities)

Uday Chopra

Most Ridiculous Sequence in a film

The whole Movie PRINCE
 (Director: Kookie V. Gulati)

Black Award

(for Emotional Blackmail)

Guzaarish

Worst Named Film

Lafangey Parindey

(Director: Pradeep Sarkar)

Special Award

(for the Worst Trilogy Ever in the History of Films)

The Golmaal Series

Ajooba Award
(for Sheer Awesomeness)

Dabangg

Sonu Nigam Award

(for Career Suicide)

Sukwinder Singh

for Kuchh Kariye

Worst Casting EVER

Jackie Shroff

As Shirdi Sai Baba

in Maalik Ek

The Bas Kijiye Bahaut Ho Gaya Award

Ram Gopal Varma



FOR MORE, VISIT: GOLDENKELA.COM 

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Incredible Video: Tsunami wave smashes boats and cars

Dramatic new pictures have emerged of a tsunami wave smashing into the Japanese town of Miyako on Friday. The wave crashes over the seawall carrying away everything in its path, including cars and boats. (March 13)

A Touching Story

When Trey Brown was born last week at a Windsor, Ont., hospital, his parents, Lisa Kampf and Grant Brown, had no idea a family they had never met would make their baby's birth so special.

The Mamo family lost their 14-year-old son Bryce on Feb. 22 last year to cancer, and they decided to keep his memory alive by giving a gift to the first son born on the first anniversary of Bryce's death. That boy turned out to be Trey Brown...

READ FULL STORY AT THE LINK BELOW

http://ca.news.yahoo.com/baby-gets-gifts-grieving-strangers-20110301-083058-622.html