Sunday, October 15, 2006

New Film on V.V.Giri sparks off 'Giri-Giri' craze.

by Anand Ramachandran, especially for Mrs.Sheila Inbaraj.




In the wake of the nationwide 'GandhiGiri' mania caused by the hugely successful 'Lagey Raho Munnabhai', comes a brand new craze that is sweeping across India – 'Giri-Giri', inspired by low-profile former president V.V.Giri.





The sensation has apparently been sparked off by a rather sedate, 45 minute documentary on the rather sedate Dr.Giri called, quite appropriately “The V.V.Giri Story”, by young filmmaker Jai Shankar Iyer. “ I never really expected it to take off quite like this.”, said a visibly emotional Iyer. “Let's hope Giri-Giri can transform the nation in the same way Gandhi-Giri did. Booyakasha!”, he added, surprising those present with an impromptu Ali-G impersonation.





“It's inexplicable! People all over India are suddenly solving their personal problems by attending blade meetings, shaking hands with random diplomats, signing assorted papers, and supporting Bangladesh – just like Dr.Giri would.”, said an excited Priya Krishnan, making her second appearance on Son of Bosey.










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Among the many products introduced to cash in on the Giri-Giri craze are an autobio-graphic novel, V.V.Giri action figures, and downoadable ringtones based on the former president's more memorable speeches (not in picture).




In addition, it has been reported that a disturbingly large number of people are suddenly becoming slightly balding, middle aged men who look mildly like batman. (What? Whaaaat?!? Oh, really? Just look at the picture. Hah!)





“Actually, I wonder how his name can be V.V.Giri?”, asked renowned wildlife photographer S.U.Saravanakumar, currently in Bristol for the WildScreen film festival. “Technically, his name is VenkataGiri VarahaGiri, and can only be shortened to V.Giri V.Giri, or maybe V(Giri+Giri).”, he explained, displaying his keen analytical mind, and the ability to use concepts of algebra to shorten names.





“Gandhigiri is old hat. Giri-Giri is the new mantra. Laisaalangadi GiriGiri. South Indians love Jangiri!”, yelled an incoherent Koidy, before immersing himself in his copy of 'Hellbrandt Grimm' once more.





Various companies have already moved to cash in on the Giri-Giri sensation by bringing out books, posters, coffee-mugs, comics and videogames based on V.V.Giri. Airtel has also introduced a downloadable ringtone based on his famous speech at the Fourth Commonwealth Law Conference in 1971.





After the success of GandhiGiri and now Giri-Giri, there is an unprecedented interest among Venture Capitalists to fund other freedom-fighter based Giris. Among those rumoured to be in the pipeline are SubramaniaBharathi-Giri, LalaLajpatRaiGiri, and even Khan-Abdul-Gaffar-Khan-Giri.

16 comments:

Anand said...

Jagshemash! This is so fucking brilliant! Made my day. Also compliments to SU Saravanakumar for having made it to Bristol; would be pleased to point him around the city.

Anonymous said...

Stomach still hurts
this is mindblowing stuff.

Anand Ramachandran said...

V.V.Giri for president! No . . wait . . .

... said...

Sheila Inbaraj!!! wag! I guess Mrs Maathen? (marten? oooooh) and her shengar (shengar? ooooh) stories will be next?

D LordLabak said...

He must be moving his hands in his grave.

Anonymous said...

good post..

see this for additional self-dabba-giri :)

Anand Ramachandran said...

This just in . . . apparently V.V.Giri had some fourteen kids!! Must have indulged in some true Giri-Giri!

Anonymous said...

Sheila Inbaraj! Is one of the contributers an ex-DB student? If so, I've never been prouder of my school!

Anand Ramachandran said...

Well spotted - both EvilEmperorZeb and I, and also Koidy are DB based. Batches of 92 and 93. Unfortunately, Wildlife Photographer S.U.Saravanakumar is not.

Anonymous said...

Good job Anand!Amazing creativity.Wish I could have thought of it.
Best regards
Gowri

Anonymous said...

I am an ardent fan of V.V. Giri. Please send me the ringtone at 9840020000. I will charge you 6 rupees for every sms. You may win a ticket to the space to meet V.V. Giri. Hurry!

Anonymous said...

Additional news: Dr Anbumani Ramadoss is not very happy about the sudden upsurge of Giri-Giri after the nasty Gandhi-giri incident at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi!! Informs all that he is taking a vacation at Afganistan to meet Ali G...

Anonymous said...

'Superman' ARS, 'Batman' Giri...can't wait to see the rest of the 'Mama' Justice League. Just for kicks, please post pictures of all the other presidents in trenchcoats.

Anonymous said...

c'est magnifique

Anonymous said...

Someone's even gone ahead and written a Giri-Giri game!

Check this out:
http://ggloader.emulation64.com/

Anonymous said...

Making mockery of great leaders is mental bankrupty,can anyone dare to say and mock like this about Mohammad Sahab and Islam?
I will request all those making fun to withdraw such jokes.