в десятке

этих - самых влиятельных людей (не спрашивайте где и когда). Давай Санджая!

А значит - это будет большая статья в Time...

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Санджая - законодатель моды...

Все - мы с ракшасом выпали в осадок!!

Джон Бон Джови - и ты, Брут!!!?

Ох Джон, я всегда любил тебя!!

Шоу не может забыть Санджаю!

Фотографии выложу позже - как с You tube нарежу

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По Драйзеру

Как же вчера Буш на шутку о Санджае нарывался! Но первая леди пресекла это в самом начале. Намек, однако был понят, и сегодня просто загуглите на имя Bush. Результат - налицо...

Наш Krishna - boy теперь - козырь в политической игре, только не понятно, в чьей.

В свете всех последующих событий, стал ясен замысел и сценарий шоу. Да - Буш заигрывает с Африкой - только кому нужно такое лицемерие? ( Ладно, остановлюсь здесь. В Дарфур - не пойду).

Какая же у Санджаи карма! Хорошая или плохая? Хрупкий подросток оказался в эпицентре страстей, раздирающих Америку, и ко всеобщему удивлению перенес все это с невероятной по его годам стойкостью.

Его прорыв - застал буквально всех врасплох, вынуждая принимать поспешные решения и менять сценарии.

Но дело даже и не в политике.

Я хочу отдать должное его отцу, который был, есть и будет верный слуга Шри Радхи и Шри Нилы Мадхавы, с чьих благословений и родился Санджая.



Я надеюсь, что именно этот надежный тыл защитит нашего героя от всех невзгод, ибо менее всего на свете я хочу повторения "Американской трагедии"...





Пойду, проведу Дурга - пуджу...

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Я извиняюсь, но это - только для нас

On Tuesday night's show, Simon Cowell, the creator of the show, and one of its three judges, flung venom at Sanjaya, calling his performance 'utterly horrendous'. He had said early on in the show he won't be with it in its next season if Sanjaya became the Idol.



But the son's defeat is seen as a cosmic act by his father in Seattle. He thought there was a divine reason for it. Sanjaya's father said good karma would be with his son and his daughter. Incidentally the senior Malakar came to America from India as a Hare Krishna pujari.



"I am very proud of the fact that he could endure a lot of criticism and reach this level," his father said in a chat over the phone. Two weeks ago Malakar had gone to Hollywood to be with his son. "We went to the Hare Krishna temple, and we prayed. He received the prasad. And I told him that whatever happens in the competition, he should take it as something good, and he should not forget there is a path of bhakti."



Sanjaya, 17, lives in Federal Way some 100 miles away from Seattle, and is also very close to his uncle's wife Christi Recchi who trained him as a gospel singer. But his father said Sanjaya has not forgotten his Indian heritage.



"America still loves him," said Malakar senior. "He would not have lasted so long otherwise. People of Indian origin here and in India love him. I will not be surprised if more and more Indian kids show up in this competition in its next season."



Sanjaya's dad met his mom when she a Krishna devotee. She no longer is a follower and his parents are divorced. But his dad continues to be a strong member of the Hare Krishna community in Seattle.



"Both Sanjaya's parents are very spiritual," said Christi, who Sanjaya has always said is his second mother. Rechhi's daughter is also close to Sanjaya; they are almost of same age and attended the Total Experience Gospel Choir together in Seattle. "Sanjaya has a very good heart and a lovely singing voice. What you have seen him do on American Idol does not show his talent enough. You must listen to him singing gospel songs."



Sanjaya, a minor, had to be accompanied by an adult during his stint on Idol in Hollywood, where the show was taped. His mother, who divorced his dad seven years ago, has been with him from the beginning. Older sister Shyamali, who had entered the contest too and had been eliminated quite early on, even before she reached the semi finals, has been showing up at the show every Tuesday to cheer her brother



There were also millions of voters who were taken up by Sanjaya's smile and genial personality if not his voice. "You cannot ignore the innocence in Sanjaya," his aunt Recchi said. "Time and time again he has shown he is unflappable. I have been praying for him every day, and I will continue praying for him all my life. He is going to do a lot of good in this world.'



Many of Sanjaya supporters on sites like VoteForTheWorst.com and SurvivorSucks.com have been writing to his hometown, even before the elimination, to have him recognised. The town has been receiving thousands of e-mails, like for instance a letter which described him as 'one of the most popular people in the world at the moment and the face of Federal Way to the rest of the world'.



"Considering that Sanjaya Malakar is likely bringing more attention to Federal Way than the city has received in a long time, it would seem like Federal Way officials would want to follow the lead of the home city of Idol favourite Blake Lewis (Bothell in Massachusetts) and recognise Sanjaya," one letter said. "Just think of all the money being brought into the city by reporters from various tabloids who are probably staying in hotels and dining in restaurants in their city in hopes of getting the latest Sanjaya scoop from his friends and relatives."



But Federal Way officials were not enthusiastic about the idea of honouring him. But his father, his aunt, Christi and friends believe he will get a big welcome when he returns home.



"And I intend taking him to our local Hare Krishna temple. We will pray together once again and have the prasad together," Vasudeva Malkar said. "Shyamali could join us too."

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“Sanjaya is Love”.

http://www.rickey.org/

Бедный Рики! Как же все-таки он психанул по поводу нового номера журнала People...

Шутки шутками, а дело принимает серьезный оборот: никто не знает, где Санджая...

Поясню - когда выбывшие участники шоу возвращаются в родной город - то по традиции городские власти устраивают им торжественную встречу. Санджая - не вернулся... И городские власти в полной растерянности..

Что-то все это мне не нравится...

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Будущее модельного бизнеса

Интересно, кто из них быстрее попадет на страницы Victoria Secret??

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Dhoom-2

Смотрели мы вчера..

Мдаааа

Ежели Болливуд чего-то сделает... Но какая роскошная пара (Джай и Арья - то что доктор прописал) !

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Сказ про то,как Санджая сделал Белый Дом

а потом Белый Дом сделал Санджаю

Итак, приехал мальчик во столицу



Собрался на какой-то там ужин ( Президент США тоже туда же собирался ( но это так, к слову)).

Явился : Костюм, улыбка, волосы...



Волосы,хм, волосы... Все заметили - тип "pettable hair". Bad move Санджая! Вся толпа все время ужина, боролась со страшным искушением... Вцепиться ему в волосы! Это я говорю - толпа. Проблема в том, КТО был в этой толпе..



Кому-то даже это удалось, несмотря на трех телохранителей...

А кому-то - нет.. Видно, матушка по рукам, по рукам этому кому-то. ( Что поделаешь, детям до 18 на такие мероприятия - только в сопровождении взрослых). Последствия матушкиного поведения не замедлили сказаться.. Вся информация на нее из полицейского участка по месту жительства, тут же была обнародована ( Ну чем кришнаиты в Америке занимались - все же знают...)

А Санджая? А Санджая исчез с экранов радаров

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Санджая - пауза №2

И это - плохо. Он еще несовершеннолетний, и кто-то стал серьезно копать под его матушку, которая, ессесно, его менеджер. Результат? Хреновый...

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Знаете, это так странно наблюдать

как Америка, медленно, на верно, догадывается, кто есть Санджая...

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Плач номер два:

Dear Sanjaya,



Thankyou for every little thing you have knowingly or unknowingly done that have affected me in so many different levels. I am pretty sure you have gotten the gist of how public perceives you as a contestant. Even if you have kept yourself away from the Internet and media, the AI host, the judges, the audience and the vote reflects the real world. From the little crying girl to judges unfair cruel verdict, from audience's boos and Ryan's sarcastic remarks and rude tactics to the millions of votes that are pouring on your way, says it all. For a 17 year old to stand amidst all this and to still keep your game going is a very admirable to say the least. I am so proud to see you make the most of what you have in hand. We all know (yes I am talking about Fanjayas), including yourself, that you are not the strongest vocalist. But to me and to your fans, you ARE the American Idol. Because we believe one needs to have more than a vocal cord to be crowned an American Idol. Let me explain why we think you have got it all.



America has always stood for a place "where dreams come true" thus the phrase "American Dream". People from all over the world come here to live that dream. I am sure your father has tons of story to tell you about that. Being an American is believing in yourself and making an impossible a possible while having fun doing it. And you have done exactly that. You know your limitations and you know your audience. And you are doing everything possible within your reach without offending anyone to keep your audience entertained. For a 17 year old that is nothing less than a genius. While a lot of people are too eager to give the credit for your success to few losers (whose names I will not name), we Fanjayas know where most of your votes are coming from and who your true fans are.



I distinctly remember you when AI first introduced you to us. You were being a typical 17 yr old sibling jokingly competing with your sister and telling her that you were the better one. Then few seconds later when judges asked you in your sister's absence whether you were better than your sister you said "I dont think so, but...". Then you sang "signed, sealed, delivered" by Stevie Wonder and you did it so beautifully. After you finished your audition all three judges applauded for you and said you were in fact better than your sister and were glad to have you on board. But when Ryan asked later who the judges thought to be better, you simply refused to answer. Later when they announced the selected candidates and you found out that you were selected but your sister was cut, you cried along with your sister. The amazing thing was there was not a trace of joy on your face. You proved to us what a beautiful person you are. There are greater and deeper reasons why your fans are rooting for you. This is the reason it is so hard for your fans to reduce themselves down to the level of this competition and vote based on just the vocal cord.



We also admire the fact that, you realize that you are put against all these other talented singers. You have even admitted yourself that you do not think that your vocals are as good as a lot of other contestant. But still you have taken each weeks theme very seriously and done your best to do justice to it each and every possible way, to the point of making yourself look silly. People say that you are taking it as a joke but matter of fact is you are the only contestant who has challenged themselves to come out of their shell and deliver what each week theme requires you to do. Every song you have sung is very different from the other. From a classic like "Stepping Out" to a funky rock like "Bathwater". And each of your performance reflects the message of the song. You might not have nailed all of them but you certainly showed your braveness. You are one of the very few contestants who has taken this as a true challenge and pushed themselves to the edge even with you limited vocal range. This alone commands some respect.



You also realize that you are competing on television and your true judges are the folks sitting in front of the TV across the nation. You are very smart to figure out that there are myriads of people watching the show and each will connect to the contestant at a different level for different reasons. For that reason each show, you show us a different side of you. From the clothing to the hair style to hula dancing to singing in Spanish. Every week you are completely different. That versatility is rare to find in show business and yet another reason we admire you.



Now let us focus on your singing. Since I put so much importance on other factors you are probably thinking that we do not think much about your singing. In fact, we love it. Your voice reflects who you are. So, no matter what you sing, we will enjoy it to the fullest. I can see why it would drive people who are rooting for other contestants crazy. What they dont understand is, while they are busy analyzing through a microscope, we have already seen the whole picture and have made up our minds. We love the smoothness in your voice, your effortless style of singing. We do not need you to dramatize the singing and show the whole range in one singing. We do not need you to shout your lungs out to show that you have voice. As long as it is audible and as long as you sing well enough for me to want to hit the repeat button, you have done your job. And guess what, you are doing just fine in that department as well.



Always remember that there are always going to be people who will envy you and not like you for whatever reason. I hope at such time when you find yourselves hurt, you can think of countless fans like me who are ready to be entertained and spend hard earned dollars on your performance.



Sanjaya, no matter what the outcome of the show is and no matter how the shallow media portrays you and your story, please be assured that you have a true fan base who truly loves you as person and as an entertainer. While I am sure you will excel at whatever you do, I am also confident your fans will be rooting you in every walk of your life as long as you keep the pureness in your spirit intact. Good luck Sanjaya, I hope to see you succeed and keep us entertained for decades to come. Keep smiling you little champion.



A true fan.



PS: BTW, I have not declared myself a fan of any other person in 30 years of my life whom I did not know personally. I hope that means something to you Sanjaya



If any of you are a true fan of Sanjaya like myself, then please pledge yourself below. And if do not like Sanjaya please express your resentment somewhere else.





Caryl | 4/25/2007, 11:00 pm EST

I do not think anyone can really judge Sanjaya’s singing as he was never given the chance to develop after being compared to Elvis and the Beatles from his affect on the audience members.

Can anyone be expected to reach their goal - develop confidence and skill - when they are under constant attack -maliciously hateful at that - especially by those who have the power to actually make or break you.

Mega super stars like Jennifer Lopez and Tony Bennet both clearly said he was a good singer although this was not fully aired until the final moments after the cut.

Could anyone - caucasian or other -be expected to win a national talent competition with wide spread vicious and cruel statements repeatedly being aired, written, and printed as too new stories on every media format throughout America every single day - gathering widespread momentum as more media and individuals jumped on the bandwagon including the usually tasteful, CNN Showbiz Tonight.

The fact Sanjaya continued to withstand the month long abuse from the media, the show, and America is truly amazing!!! And he is only 17 years old.

Can you think of anyone in the history of America who has come under the daily hateful scrutiny of this country like Sanjaya and ever survived?

Name anybody - any star - ever.

I cannot think of any other idol candidate who has had to endure this ongoing cruel treatment week after week in the 4 years I have been a viewer. This was not a fair competition. It took immense courage to continue to face America week after week admist an all encompassing direct hate campaign against oneself.

His confidence was never expected to shine through.

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И еще раз о политкорректности

Мистер Киммель выставил себя полным дураком, спросив Санджаю о его сексуальной ориентации перед миллионной аудиторией национального телевидения. Санджая - выше политкорректности, а вот Америка?

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А Санджаямама растила ганджибас...

А чего они хотят!? Индуизм есть индуизм! Как же под баньяном медитировать и без этого, ну вы знаете...

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Нужна охрана

Чешу в затылке.. Если он будет так продолжать, то для его охраны и 33-х марутов мало будет...

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Санджая никогда не покидает своей Вселенной...

Я тут читаю свой дневник и сам боюсь. Эк меня занесло! Надеюсь, я никого не распугал?

Чегой-то все это выглядит, как бред сумашедшего. Я тут пишу, пишу, а вроде как словоблудие какое-то. "Факты! Где же факты!",- как говаривала знакомая журналистка ( или, представим по другому: обоснуй!)

Поэтому сегодня я выкладываю немного фактов. Но! Я - существо ленивое, переводить мне - труд тяжкий и пальцы по клаве не бегают. В поле я сейчас (то-бишь в тундре), гусей-лебедей снимаю, и до компа еле живой из болот добираюсь. Ха! Вот как много оправданий тому факту, что мне переводить лениво! А посему под катом - несколько фактов, но предупреждаю - на английском!

итак, факт первый: типичная газетная статья про Санджаю эпохи травли:



"The death of Sanjaya?

There are rumors that today might be the day. Sanjaya, the hated, despised, disgusting, irritating, pernicious little weirdo who has haunted American Idol long after his talent "died a painful death, may finally be exorcised off the American Idol set tonight.

Now all the imbeciles who have supported him can go out and pay for the privlege. As if.

I will admit, here at his premature burial, that he has been the spice (albeit bitter) of a relatively lackluster season. May he rest in peace - god grant he lie still. "



Ответ на это от:



"I am an AI fan from New Zealand. I have always watched AI, but this season is the best. Reason? His name is Sanjaya. He might not be the best, but he is the only star. Its surprising to see so many negative articles on a young man. Obviously he has a lot more class than a lot of journalists there. Where are the positive stories? Encourage and embrace your children America, dont crush them. He's not an embarrasment to your country, your the media on the other hand... You may like this, you may not. Don't worry im staying outside. I am still buying his music though and Melinda. Thats the only other name i remember."





Мой первый плач, когда я увидел среди травли вот это Открытое письмокстати, их потом много было)



By Brendan Butler: 2007-04-06 00:12:23

Dear Mr. Sanjaya Malakar,



Oftentimes people write letters to vent their frustrations with the letter’s recipient; this is not the case here. I’m not writing to tell you to amend your ways but rather to keep doing what you’re doing, because it’s winning the hearts and minds of our great nation's inhabitants.



A popularity contest is not something won on merit alone, and a popularity contest is all American Idol is. This is not about who is the best or most affluent singer--it’s about who we happen to like best at a specific moment in time. And you, my perpetual hair-alternating friend, are just that. You are an inspiring, Zen individual who is consistently being burned and told you’re not good enough week in and week out by elitist judges. But guess what, you keep coming back to prove the dream-killers wrong, simply by being yourself.



You see, Sanjaya, we live in divisive, backward and upside down times. America is undergoing a disillusionment period with an unwelcome war pushed on us for unfathomable reasons. Plus, how did it become the case that Democrats are the party with all the grassroots money? Backward indeed, but no need to concern yourself with such things; you’re Sanjaya.



April 3rd’s episode of American Idol was the first episode I’ve ever watched. It’s because for the last couple weeks, all I’ve been hearing about on random shows is how this Sanjaya character is causing controversy on Idol by not being voted off. I asked myself, What could be so controversial about pursuing a dream and having people like you for it? I personally think the talk show hosts just like saying your name, really.



In catching up with you on YouTube, the truth is more than evident--no, you’re not the best singer on the show … so what? You're only 17, and perhaps your voice is not ready to sing every type of song under the sun. Still, some of your performances are better than others. (“Steppin Out With My Baby,” good; “You Really Got Me,” not so good.)



I notice you tend to begin your songs sloppily, maybe due to some jitters, but you harness them halfway through and finish strongly. The important thing is that you possess, right now, every affable quality a star needs, in a great smile, profound warmth, resounding humility, easiness and yet, a solid backbone.



Much of the controversy the dream-crashing naysayers spout is how you winning the contest would be unfair to the “more talented” contenders. You don’t have to worry about that. Your impending victory will not hinder LaKisha Jones’ or Melinda Doolittle’s career opportunities. They already have the exposure they need at this point to continue their endeavors, and if these last six years have taught us anything, the title is irrelevant to commercial success.



Season six of American Idol can be historic. Americans are ready to feel good about America again, to know this is still the bastion of opportunity and that this is still the place where dreams come true. You can do this, Sanjaya, by continuing to be your enjoying-the-ride self. But the possible miracle will not be swayed by Simon, Paula or Randy; the miracle is in the hands of the people.



I know I will be casting my first-ever votes next week for what I once thought an irrelevant zeitgeist, and I’m voting for you because you’ve inspired me to do so. I know there are some out there who wish to vote for you for less noble reasons, but their motives are just as skewed as the judges you face. I will get as many people as I can behind you so we can bring the title, signed, sealed and delivered to you. Sanjaya, you truly are an American Idol.



God bless you. And God bless America.



Best Wishes,



Brendan Butler



Ну и наконец письмо редактору газеты LA Times



My feelings on the whole Sanjaya issue this season are summed up by this letter to the editor of the L*A TIMES:

As only a casual viewer of American Idol until this season, I don't feel America "got it right" on this one, and in fact, I am appalled at the whole travesty of Sanjaya's run on idol. I feel I have seen the worst and most vile side of American pop culture. UGGGH! I need to go shower because I feel dirty, so I'll just let the letter speak for me:

Dear Editor:

I just want to express my outrage and disgust at the American Idol producers, judges, fans and the media for the weeks-long bashing of 17 year old Sanjaya Malakar.

As a mother, and a (former) fan of idol, I am appalled at the way the producers used the weekly bashing of a kid to increase ratings, appealing to the lowest common denominator of "fans".

The producers of American Idol are the ones who put this kid on the show, then set him up right away as the "one to hate". If you are a viewer, you see that they do this every season to manipulate viewers and keep the controversy going.

Only this time, the gig went too far.

While the trashing and ridicule of a 17 year old boy brought all the racists, ageists, homophobes and other losers out of the woodwork, it made a lot of us (especially parents) angry beyond words at the injustice and insensitivity of the idol machine, who continued to stoke the fire each week with snarky (and largely unfounded) Simon Cowell remarks, producer remarks, etc.

And showing the state of the media in America today, of course they all jump on the bandwagon to appeal to the lowest common denominator.

Most of the bashing posts, commentaries and comments I read and heard for weeks included startlingly racist, ageist and homophobic slurs, and in some of the worst hateful, revolting language imaginable.

Yet not once did I hear a newspaper commentator, news show host, or media personality decry the inappropriateness of all of this screed being directed at a kid.

Everyone was quick to denounce Imus (justifiably) for his nasty comment about college--aged young women, but the media in the case of young Sanjaya has been equally inappropriate and woefully inadequate.

My family turned off a Fox News local newscast last night due to another hateful tirade by a supposed "professional" newscaster. Cowell's way over the top rant Tuesday night again Sanjaya, and the subsequent smarmy, hateful tone he continued with on Wednesday toward Sanjaya now has American Idol deemed "inappropriate viewing" for my household. I don't want my kids exposed to such disgusting display ever again.

A lot of kids (and adults) truly like Sanjaya. To make a mockery of one of the few kid-friendly contestants on the show was unforgivable in my opinion.

Fact is, a lot of us out here in "fly-over" America really liked Sanjaya. We liked his performances, his gumption, his individuality--and yes! We will buy his CDs!!!

His were some of the only truly listenable MP3s produced by this mediocre idol group this year, of which--Sanjaya wasn't the best, but he certainly wasn't the worst. Not even on a single episode was he the worst!

No, this is not a singing competition and this was not about singing. The continual bashing of the kid for his dress, hair, etc was just ridiculous to me. Being the mother of teens myself, he looked like most every kid that hangs out at my house on the weekend--including the ponyhawk, earrings and bandana. I just can't understand all the fuss. One would think Cowell and some in the media have never seen a teenager before in their lives.

As a parent, I found his example of hanging tough and continuing to smile through the whole travesty a true example for my kids of the very best moral character.

Sanjaya is a class act.

To the entertainment industry powers that be, I would say "sign this kid up now!"

A lot of us out here will be eagerly waiting for more from this very talented and sincerely role-model-worthy young man.

Sanjaya's mother must be proud.



This was written by an employee of mine with school-aged and teenage children. One of children cried unconsolably when Simon ripped into Sanjaya so harshly last night.

Shame!!! Shame!!!

As for me, I have gone in one season from being a complete fan of the show for its family entertainment value, to a disgruntled and disenchanted viewer."











Я сейчас работаю над одной статьей для одного ресурса и хотел назвать ее "Парнишка из Сиэттла", но вот думаю, может лучше назвать патетически "Второе пришествие Баламута"?

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http://www.thinkfashion.com/blogs/s...rican-idol.aspx

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И родилась Звезда...

Санджая - сквозь тернии к звездам.

Сперва они презрительно называли его "Маугли" ( впрочем, те кто называл, Киплинга никогда не читали, в лучшем случае мультфильм смотрели, первую часть..).

Теперь Америка сравнивает его с Битлз и Ганди.

Он правил бал на престижном ужине в Белом Доме, был почетным гостем у Блумберга, губернатор штата Нью Йорк не мог пробиться к нему, чтобы взять автограф, все каналы новостей выстроились в очередь,только чтобы заполучить его на интервью, а он мечтает об образовании и хочет быть опять подростком из Сиэтла.

Но больше - не может. Надеюсь, у него будет долгая карьера. А Америка? А Америка нашла в себе силы признать его и попросить прощения. ( Патетически, знаю, но есть еще что-то в этом мире, что делает нашу жизнь лучше.)



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We followed, also anxious to see who had cause such a stir. Was it the President? Al Gore? Bill Clinton or another surprise guest? Maybe it was a big movies star like Leonardo DiCaprio who had decided to come at the last minute? We finally got through the dense crowd to take a peek at what everyone had been gawking at only to see a thin-framed, curly-haired, doe-eyed boy sitting at a table with three bulky bodyguards around him. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, people in this prestigious, mature, well-educated crowd were shoving each other out of the way to get to Sanjaya Malakar. To say it was bizarre would be putting it mildly.