About meetu

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d is a very close friend of mine. She wrote this piece as a gift to me when I put up my first 'about' page. These days, I'm also trying my hand at short stories at minusi.com. Do leave a comment there with your feedback.

Having Meetu for a friend is never having to consult the local yellow pages again! From where to find the freshest iceberg lettuce to which is the closest pharmacy open at midnight … Meetu not only knows but is also amazingly generous with her knowledge and, more importantly, with her time.

Meetu is a Chartered Accountant but she’d rather not keep books. She is also an MBA but she’d rather not run a business. She has all that it takes to make it big in a `conventional’ career .. and she has the maturity and courage to ignore it and follow her heart.

See that petite, bespectacled lady in the fairly empty theatre at the morning show? ..… the one seriously taking notes … that’s her. Twice a week, week after week, watching every new release, researching it, making notes, critiquing it and putting it all together to give us `without giving the movie away’….. and while at it … shsshing the `not so involved in the movie’ love birds, raging at the rude, poorly behaved ticket seller / buyer / litterer ….That’s typical .. meticulous, organized, won’t-hesitate-to-speak-her-mind Meetu.

Not for her the lazy, haphazard `things will get done when they get done’ attitude … with Meetu things get done when, no, before they need to get done .. and are then neatly crossed out from the TO DO list tacked to the fridge .. or was that one on the list on the desktop .. no .. the wardrobe then? …. And did I tell you about her temper? ….

Let me switch to safer pastures before I get a frank and forthright critique of my writing. In addition to all of this she cares wonderfully for a demanding family with two little kids and a big kid masquerading as her husband. She rules over a little army of house-help with a firm but gentle hand and runs a 24x7 open house for extended family and friend... seriously where do I go to buy your kind of energy Meetu?

- meetu, a part of the audience

Comments (60)

Kishore:

Wonderful reviews, Meeta. You certainly go into my blogroll. :)

posted 4 years, 9 months ago Kishore has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Kishore's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks Kishore, highly appreciated!

posted 4 years, 9 months ago

ppp:

terrible reviews.

posted 4 years, 7 months ago ppp has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See ppp's page for more details.

Jugal:

Hi Meeta,

Its a pleasure to view your site, i am not a movie freak , as Vishnu LOL , but i do
ocassionaly visit your site. Great going.....

Jugal

posted 4 years, 4 months ago Jugal has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Jugal's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks, Jugal!

posted 4 years, 4 months ago

Biswa:

Hi Meeta,

I just came across your site and yes... google does throw up sweetie pies :-)
You have me captivated with your content.

Thanks a ton for doing this and saving me from sitting through some of the torture sessions you have to sit thought ;-)

Respect!!
Biswa.

posted 4 years, 3 months ago Biswa has posted 4 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Biswa's page for more details.

Biswa:

...sit through* (I guess fuzzy logic correct that already though)

posted 4 years, 3 months ago Biswa has posted 4 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Biswa's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks Biswa! You made my day!! Will continue to sit through...

posted 4 years, 3 months ago

Viphu:

Hi Meetu - is it possible to include international reviews in your aggregator.

for e.g. No Smoking has been reviewed extensively in the UK - and not quite favourably even though Anurag Kashyap has gone on record saying this film would be lapped up abroad..

I know rotten tomatoes does this still this site (yours) is a goldmine!

posted 4 years, 3 months ago Viphu has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Viphu's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks Viphu. I would love to do what you suggest, but don't do it for the following three reasons -

1. I do the round-up manually, so I actually go to 60-70 sites for each movie. If I start covering international reviews, there will be tons more. And honestly, it takes up a lot of time, which like with everyone else, is scarce for me :)

2. I would have covered international reviews, if they covered more than 4-5 Hindi movies a year.

3. Like you said, 'Rotten Tomatoes' does it already, I see no point replicating what they do. I am considering having the rotten tomatoes and imdb ratings on the site along with number of votes. Will have to take a look into copyright issues and a way to update them automatically.

By the way, I am so glad you thought of this service in the same terms as the one offered by 'Rotten Tomatoes'. Thanks!

Do keep coming.

posted 4 years, 3 months ago

Thejesh GN:

Cool blog. Bookmarked it.

posted 4 years, 2 months ago Thejesh GN has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Thejesh GN's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks Thejesh!

posted 4 years, 2 months ago

Paresh:

Meetu,

It would be very helpul if u can provide a section on Kids ratings. We are in the US & have no idea whether a movie would be appropriate to wahtc with kids at home. Also the Video cassettes come with subtitles which sometimes border Vulgar.

Something like http://www.kids-in-mind.com/ would be really great.

rgds..paresh

posted 4 years, 2 months ago Paresh has posted 2 comments and has rated 1 movies. See Paresh's page for more details.

meetu:

Thank for your feedback, Paresh. I have been thinking about it for quite some time, now. Will try to incorporate it soon.

posted 4 years, 2 months ago

prateek:

i love your site meetu your site is on my fav list...keep it up..and bash these movie makers harder

posted 4 years, 2 months ago prateek has posted 4 comments and has rated 0 movies. See prateek's page for more details.

meetu:

:) Thanks Prateek!

posted 4 years, 2 months ago

Srinath:

Finally a site with sense! And that too a film review site :O one look at the page, and i knew i found the place i've been searching for a long time. Kudos to you! Your reviews are crisp, well written, and actually rates the movie in a very practical way. This is one site i'm passing along to all my friends. Congrats, and keep up the good work.

posted 4 years, 1 month ago Srinath has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Srinath's page for more details.

meetu:

Thank you, Srinath!

posted 4 years, 1 month ago

prasad:

What excellent reviews. keep writing

Prasad

posted 4 years, 1 month ago prasad has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See prasad's page for more details.

meetu:

Will surely do, Prasad!

posted 4 years, 1 month ago

Babyjiji:

I watch lot of hindi movies, but I never know which are must see, recent releases, can you post a list on your site. I donot want to miss good ones.

posted 4 years, 1 month ago Babyjiji has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Babyjiji's page for more details.

meetu:

Hi Babyjiji,

You can get a list of all movies reviewed on this site, according to rating here -

http://withoutgivingthemovieaway.com/main/movie-reviews-by-rating/

posted 4 years, 1 month ago

Satyajit:

Thanks God it's Friday and I see an updated WOGMA! This one does easily go into my 'why-didn't-i-find-it-earlier?' list of Bookmarks.Truly one of its kind, rich in content and highly professional presentation.I look forward to reading more such sensible reviews in here.My best wishes!

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meetu:

Thanks Satyajit! Will try my best to maintain my sensibilities :)

posted 4 years ago

Mukesh Sarda:

Hi,
Awesome website. And nice review. Will be in touch. It has been great seeing your website in Cyberworld and Let me know if I can be of any help. Thanks for the great work you are doing in the NGO and save pune trafic etc.

Regards
Mukesh Sarda

posted 3 years, 11 months ago Mukesh Sarda has posted 3 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Mukesh Sarda's page for more details.

Melody:

Hello pretty lady :)

I finally landed at your blog! Yipee!

Keep in touch ok?!

(((Hugs)))

posted 3 years, 11 months ago Melody has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Melody's page for more details.

meetu:

Hey Mel!!! Thanks for dropping by - finally :) Will certianly keep in touch!

posted 3 years, 11 months ago

shashi:

hey.. you have an awesome blog.. i visit regularly for movie reviews..
added to my blogroll !

posted 3 years, 10 months ago shashi has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See shashi's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks Shashi!

posted 3 years, 10 months ago

Babyjiji:

As they say .....GO GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!!!

posted 3 years, 10 months ago Babyjiji has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Babyjiji's page for more details.

prasad:

great site. visit once a day

Prasad

posted 3 years, 7 months ago prasad has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See prasad's page for more details.

meetu:

Thanks, prasad!

posted 3 years, 7 months ago

mrao:

hey, i think I have met this one. Speaks her mind- yeah, you've got that right. hope to see and hear more from her in the near future.

posted 3 years ago

meetu:

wow! mrao you finally got here...now i want to speak your mind! Some honest feedback will be appreciated

posted 3 years ago

rajiv:

hi!meetu didi,dis rajiv an it engg. student from durgapur i m inspired with ur blogs nd want to learn somthing 4m u.

posted 3 years ago rajiv has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See rajiv's page for more details.

nakshathra:

Hi meetu...i am really impressed to see this site..i am in a fix after marriage thinking whether to go for an It job or not.i hate that completely mechanical rat race..Feel so happy to see you here doing what you wish to do and what you enjoy doing..Till now blogging is a time pass for me..But from today i am gonna take it serious....Thankks dude...u inspired me..:)

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Divya:

Hi Meetu,

i just love ur site, ur reviews are always bang on and i dont watch a movie without checking ur review. keep up the good work.

Divya

posted 2 years ago Divya has posted 3 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Divya's page for more details.

meetu:

Thank you rajiv, nakshatra and Divya! Keep coming!!

posted 2 years ago

Abhinav:

Hi Meetu..Google search for Chance Pe Dance reviews led me to your site and I loved your thoughtful and witty reviews. Shall always consult your site before watching a movie ever again.

Btw, I fancy myself to be able to analyze a movie by the trailers (The Blink technique :) and your review just confirmed my opinion of Chance Pe Dance. Pretty bullish on Rann and will wait for your review :)

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meetu:

Hey Abhinav, thanks a lot! Eager to watch write about Rann too!! Keep coming ;)

posted 2 years ago

kishore:

great site. visit regularly for good reviews.

posted 1 year, 11 months ago kishore has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See kishore's page for more details.

douglas:

thanks

posted 1 year, 10 months ago douglas has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See douglas's page for more details.

Samir:

Hi Meetu,
Discovered your site yesterday, while searching for reviews on Lahore, which I felt was vastly overrated by a lot of renowned reviewers. So, I decided to take a look at all the ratings that you have given and was pleasantly surprised to find that you don't seem to be awed by the pedigree or the general acclaim that any particular film has (unlike, say, Nikhat Kazmi, who seems to like all big banner films). Mayank Shekhar is the other reviewer who appears to be objective,knowledgeable and sufficiently tough on the films that he reviews. Shall now read your reviews before I venture for Hindi films in the theatre. Regards.

posted 1 year, 8 months ago Samir has posted 19 comments and has rated 5 movies. See Samir's page for more details.

ASIF VADSARIYA:

MANAY MANAY HAPPY RETUNES OF THE DAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

posted 1 year, 8 months ago ASIF VADSARIYA has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See ASIF VADSARIYA's page for more details.

meetu:

@kishore @Samir Thank you people!! means much!!!

@Asif Thank you so much!! How did you know?

posted 1 year, 8 months ago

Samir:

Hi Meetu,
I would be interested in knowing your views about an old comedy which is widely believed to be one of the best comedies made in Bombay------
Jaane bhi do Yaaron. Whenever you have time.

posted 1 year, 7 months ago Samir has posted 19 comments and has rated 5 movies. See Samir's page for more details.

shuchita singh-basu:

just read the about meetu bit.. loved it! give her my complimemnts, wonderful job!

posted 1 year, 7 months ago shuchita s basu has posted 3 comments and has rated 0 movies. See shuchita s basu's page for more details.

meetu:

@Shuchita will certainly pass on the compliments.

posted 1 year, 7 months ago

sandeep | GuruTalks.com:

I'm impressed, nice blog!

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meetu:

@Sandeep thank you!!

posted 1 year, 4 months ago

ajay :

Wonderful site! Adding you to my Reader :) I would call stumbling across your site as serendipity. A word I like so much :)

posted 1 year, 2 months ago ajay has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See ajay's page for more details.

Beth H.:

Also, I agree with Kishore. You are in my blogroll for sure :)

posted 11 months, 1 week ago Beth H. has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Beth H.'s page for more details.

Bhavika:

hey Meetu,

Was wondering if you received my email about the interview:) hope to hear from you soon!

posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago Bhavika has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Bhavika's page for more details.

meetu:

@Ajay @Beth Thank you guys!

@Bhavika Just replied. Thank you.

posted 8 months, 2 weeks ago

prakash:

good to see a CA who comes out of books and writing so wonderfully. Me too CA and thought many times to come out of serious job and wanted to have fun but so far no sucsess. may you guide me to have fun at work. :)

posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago prakash has posted 1 comments and has rated 0 movies. See prakash's page for more details.

meetu:

@prakash yeah, it took me a while to figure that even though i'm good with numbers, they don't make me go crazy about them, like movies or writing does.

posted 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Nafees Zafar Ahmed:

Hi,
i am very avid movie watcher and in past have been writing reviews for own satisfaction(Have posted them on facebook and even wrote for Feedbacker team).
I just dont see Hindi and English movies but International movies(Children of heaven,Color of Paradise,Murder of Memories,bal,Incendies,The Girl with the Dragon tattoo,Bicycle theif,High Tension,cell 121,Reversible ETC...)
Can I please write reviews for your website.I humbly request you to give me one chance and see the end result of it.

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meetu:

@Nafees Thank you so much for your interest in writing for wogma. Right now though, I'm not looking for any writers.

posted 4 months ago

Vikram Karve:

I like your reviews. I do read your review before deciding to see a movie. I find your reviews quite realistic. Keep Writing.

posted 3 days, 22 hours ago Vikram Karve has posted 2 comments and has rated 0 movies. See Vikram Karve's page for more details.

meetu:

@Vikram Thank you so much!! :D

posted 2 days, 21 hours ago