Everywhere about FAKHRUL...

When I was a little kid, I considered myself to have a very unique name not just because the birth certificate  mistakenly recorded ANUAR as ANOUR, but also not many (almost unheard!) used first name of FAKHRUL, like me. There went during my school years, none had the same first name as mine. Until now I can never recall any of my schoolmates with the name of FAKHRUL. I even dislike my name FAKHRUL being called by others as some would make fun of it by pronounced it as 'FUCK... ROLL' (without the خ). But today, things have been different. I'm not alone anymore & these are the other FAKHRUL that caught my attention publicly:

FAKHRUL RAZI

A singer...

The first time I came across this man was when I purposely type my name at Google search. Then I found out he's a singer from Brunei, and very much talented. He really has skill in singing (which I don't)! Since then, I follow his career progress, though not so much but at least he's somewhere. 

FAKHRUL RADHI

An ustaz...

Also known as Fakhrul UNIC, he's the season 3 winner for TV9 'Academy of Al-Quran' & a nasheed group member of UNIC. He's also one of the host for an Islamic TV3 programme, 'GPS Iman'. Though not much to say about his popular career at the moment, but he's surely in focus.

FAKHRUL AMIN

A film maker...

With still in progress to be pronounced confidently by mass media, this young talented man is your next promising director! He has done music videos for Hafiz & Nubhan, documentary about KTM, Dato' Bernard Chandran & Aza the cartoonist. To know about him, just browse http://www.fakhrulamin.com.  

FAKHRUL ANWAR

A photographer...

Seriously I don't know much about this wedding photographer, but the website is A+ presentable for a professional based in Kelantan & sincerely I'm impressed by the logo, it is uniquely done! I myself have the eye for photography so knowing there's 'Fakhrul Fotografi', that already gave me a sense of pride. To know more about this talented photographer named Fakhrul, you can just browse http://www.fakhrulanwar.com.   

FAKHRUL ZAKRY
A blogger...

Sincerely, I'm attracted to this brother's blog, http://www.fakhrulzakry.com. Awesomely done & really have the sense of creativity at simplicity! Browsed his portfolio, this young man is no ordinary blogger. He's a computer science student at degree level specialized on Multimedia Programming with poetic deliverance.

 FAKHRUL ISLAM

A leader (deceased)...

He was a leader of his own country, Bangladesh but reported he had been shot dead by Taliban during last April 2013. I'm not sure if the man has anything to do with Md. Fakhrul Islam Securities Ltd., but since his death became news worldwide, his photos shown more than mine at Google Image when I search with my own name, Fakhrul Anour. 

FAKHRUL ARAB

A perfume...

 

 It is really fascinating to know there's a non-alcoholic perfume by the name of FAKHRUL distributed in a fancy royal pot-like bottle. It is produced by one of Middle East well-known luxury fragrance brand, Al-Haramain. Designed for men, it is reported it has the scent of sandalwood & saffron. Think of me if you found one.*wink*

Glad to know now that many parents today have used the name of FAKHRUL as their children's first name, to at least proclaimed the 'pride of... ' (fakhrul) their means. Thanks also to the internet technology, that now I can relate to others who have the similar first name as mine. To those I've mentioned above, none of them I've met or even know personally or even try, but at least each of them represent something I had in me. God blesses their souls (even the fragrance), me & other Fakhrul too. ^_^

One thing about ANOUR...

I graduated from UiTM in BSc of Furniture Technology, therefore this brand, Anour does caught may attention. Yeahhh~

DREAM SUCCESS STARTS SINGLE

When your dream is about being a life companion to the one you love the most, that dream also will have to start alone before you've reached it. Same goes to what you want to achieve or a career you want to succeed, as a successful achiever, you still have to dream alone. The point where a dreamer has to be made by two, seriously not relevant at all unless you're hopelessly romantic type of person.  Usually these people who dream big (alone!) and achieved at peak in their respective category (that inspired many!), will surely have meaningful quotes to share with us. Let me introduce to you in the world of creativity, some of the well-known achievers of their own dreams:

BILL GATES

 This man is not a charmer, either to the bitches or the scholars. He don't have that hot looking features or that hot braining CGPAs, but he scored reasoning test of SAT for reading, writing and calculation (mathematics) with less than 10 points out of 1600. He also enrolled to Harvard University but dropped out once he found friends to realized his dream of starting a business based on his own 'software' dream; Microsoft. Before he released the Windows 95, he got married to her own project manager, Melinda. But his success accelerate further not because he got married but because he's married to a lady who supported his dream. He empowered his marriage by taking his wife not only into his dream, but also into his power.

[Category: Operating System] 

STEVE JOBS

He's maybe not the best example for a business tycoon but he surely is the best example of a creative tycoon! From the very beginning he is the man of himself, of his own dream and his own achievement, which is shared by many. He is the 'i' man; the iPhone, iPad, iMac, iTune and iPod, from Apple to Pixar to Apple again. Labeled by many business critiques as egomaniacs, he was the man of his own dream that led others to realize his vision. As a perfectionist, he wanted every detail of his dream becomes a reality. Came from a broken family, abandoned child and uncertain relationships; this man not taking marriage as priority or love companion as his success advancement. His death considered a big loss to the iCommunity, but his dream now a reality that will move forward brought by his apprentices.

[Category: Creative Digital]

OPRAH WINFREY

At the very beginning of her life, she claimed herself to be promiscuous & sexually abused. Her dream was to get connected with everybody so she can shares a lot about everything with everyone. Even her mother described Oprah's childhood as someone who liked to interview others, began with a doll to a crow. Now that she has reached her dream, reality claimed she has interviewed thousands of successful figures around the world which in the end, drove her to be successful too. Before she even knew media, during her poverty the pattern has already evolved with her as an innovation in the making. Like any rebellious kid who only wants to do what she loves doing, there goes Oprah who believes she's her own woman that having love companion is nothing more but a reward to her success, not the lead. Because she led her own way to stardom, led her friends to believe in her way to success that now she has all the the rights to be proud of the Oprah's team that led her to be a media mogul!        

 [Category: Media]

WILL SMITH

He is the man of his own success & he don't need a lady to make him famous, but he has the power to make her lady famous but never overpowered his stardom. Definitely this man is the controller instead of the decoder & hold the main power of the encoder. Since the very beginning of his career, 'be in demand' has been his natural trademark & a short failure of finance (which made him almost bankrupt because of overspending!) after being known as a successful rapper, was a blessing to move him into the acting world. Started with the 6 seasons sitcom 'Fresh Prince of Bel Air', his acting career rose extremely well that he can be considered as the 'Fresh Prince of Box Office'. Even now his own family members trying to keep up with his success & that's include his wife, Jada Pinkett. But so far, he's still the power of his own dream & master of his own success for reality. Family just got to keep up with his stardom! 

[Category: Performance]

BRUCE LEE

What so great about this man is so much more than just a martial artist of all time, he was also a philosopher. He died at the age of 32, but though deceased so young but he left a legacy so big that no one can deny that many martial arts movies surely inspired by him, though so little. Those who really adored this famous figure, will surely understood that his toughness in fighting was bloomed by his artistry ability in poetry that balanced up his martial skills. He is the best example to others about pure human expressions of the way he act in a movie, or how he practiced his own Kung Fu. The American born Chinese, he was raised by his native aristocrat family, therefore his performing skill was naturally in his blood since childhood. But how he brought martial arts to the stardom world of film industry, that was uniquely his own to begin with when compared to others!   

[Category: Martial Arts]

SOICHIRO HONDA

This man created his own journey to success inspired by a dream he transpired from his daddy's business garage to the Art Smith's airplane demonstration. His innovation skill started for his little interest of traditional education, where he created a fraud rubber stamp to represent his parent as report card's approval. He got caught after making the same stamp for his school mates! Though naughty in such a way, but his love for machinery and invention proved his skill is meant for a bigger success of his life. Started as an apprentice at a garage, then he formed his own auto repair business at the age of 22. By the age of 42, he owned Honda Motor Company which produced the best-selling motorcycles in the world which outsold Triumph and Harley-Davidson at that time. Died of liver failure in 1991, this man was an obvious proved that dream alone leads to reality shared.     

[Category: Industrial]

BI-RAIN

 He' s a great dancer, a great actor, a great singer and by all means, a great entertainer! It all begins with his passion in dancing. Though at start he was rejected for his look, and heartbroken for the death of her mother because of diabetes, his will to survive with his dream into reality has given him a chance from being outcast! He's a great example for youngsters today that once you've given a chance, never waste it for your selfish act like protruding personal 'love relationship' in the public eye except what's relate to your professionalism. Gossips and cheap publicity were not a part of this star! He was all about great effort to realize his dream. Throughout his journey as a great South Korean entertainer in the world view, he really made his success for being a total professional and everything about love, you can only have them in his singing, dancing & acting. As purely born Asian from his own native region, he only took 8 years to conquer the world entertainment industry on such high level with his musics, dramas and films. 

[Category: Entertainment]

   

None of these figures I've mentioned were tolerable people, because they're selfish dreamers who only live to cherish what they want in life. But like many, they also used to fail but unlike many, they didn't give up on their effort and never changed course just because of failures. Though how much love you have offered in trying to tame them away from their dream, they know better of how to reach love of those who will tame them in realizing their dream for the benefit of many! Not to say these people totally didn't believe in the magic of love companionship, but they believe in looking for the one that will stand with their dream till reality succeed. No dreamer wants to end up success ruined by love like Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, Kurt Cobain or Whitney Houston. But who doesn't want to be dreamers who is not only success in career but also in love like Brangelina, yet still success with their own respective unique ability. 

ALBERT EINSTEIN

No matter how, it's all about how we control our own life and decide our own success to be shared by those who understand; not being controlled and never give up with our own natural talent to build effort!

THE RISING FALL (THE RISE AND FALL)

Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over, and it seems as though the writings on the wall. Superstar you finally made it, but once your picture becomes tainted, It's what they call... 

The rise and fall.

PHASE 01 (THE RISING)
I always said that I was gonna make it,
Now it's plain for everyone to see,
But this game I'm in don't take no prisoners,
Just casualties,
I know that everything is gonna change,
Even the friends I knew before me go,
But this dream is the life I've been searching for,
Started believing that I was the greatest,
My life was never gonna be the same,
Cause with the money came a different status,
That's when things change,
Now I'm too concerned with all the things I own,
Blinded by all the pretty girls I see,
I'm beginning to lose my integrity

PHASE 02 (THE FALLING)
I never used to be a troublemaker,
Now I don't even wanna please the fans,
No autographs,
No interviews,
No pictures,
And less demands,
Given advice that was clearly wrong,
The type that seems to make me feel so right,
But some things you may find can take over your life,
Burnt all my bridges now I've run out of places,
And there's nowhere left for me to turn,
Been caught in comprimising situations,
I should have learnt,
From all those times I didn't walk away,
When I knew that it was best to go,
Is it too late to show you the shape of my heart,

PHASE 03 (THE FAITH FOR A LOVER)
Now I know,
I made mistakes,
Think I don't care,
But you don't realise what this means to me,
So let me have,
Just one more chance,
I'm not the man I used to be,

PHASE 04 (THE TRUTH)
Sometimes in life you feel the fight is over,
And it seems as though the writings on the wall,
Superstar you finally made it,
But once your picture becomes tainted,
It's what they call,
The rise and fall

Song's Title: The Rise & Fall
Artist: Craig David fet. Sting

YANG KU TAHU CINTA ITU INDAH

Inspired by 'Yang Ku Cinta Itu Indah' (Afgan)

STARS STILL SHINING AT 40s & ABOVE

In South East Asia, you hardly find these kind of stars shine this far, or say... close to NONE! We just started the year 2013 and let me tell you somethin'... they're not slowing down. They're moving on and moving high, higher than any young stars ever. The good example for any young star generations of how old star generations that really never give up on their talent, effort & best of all... their age! The best part is, the industry doesn't want them to stop being the leading role because they are sure still the big hit for the big budget. I mean people really want to go & watch the movie because of them, not because they are James Bond or Jason Bourne or Transformers (Err...?!). My point is they are the magnet of audience, because they are them... the STARS!

WILL SMITH
(age 45 this coming September)

 First known as the Fresh Prince of Bel Air back in 1990s (at the age of early as 22), this man is nothing but a non-stop box office hit! He's not a Jew & he's definitely black, best of all he's rapping too. Every movie with his name sitting as the main cast, guaranteed a profit making. The last time I knew, his latest film 'Men in Black III' collected 65.55% profit & coming this year is his new movie (a science fiction), 'After Earth' acted with his son, Jaden Smith (who most of his movies got box-office because he co-starred with main stars like his daddy). The thing is this 'uncle' is not quitting yet, because by 2015 you're going to see him resumes his bad boy character in 'Bad Boys III' as Det. Mike Lowrey.

SHAH RUKH KHAN
(age 48 this coming November)

How old this guy again?!!! Damn... he sure look hot for his age in the box office hit, 'Jab Tak Hai Jaan'. This is the most branded star of Bollywood, seriously the one & only surpassed all the young stars effort. He is definitely the next best thing in Asia that we have to agree upon fate that he's not going anywhere but making more box-office. 'Chennai Express' & 'Happy New Year' will be his upcoming movies in 2013, and every expensive world brand sure wants to have him as their spokesperson. To me, he's not really that super-duper handsome when compared to other Bollywood actors, but he sure is super-talented on screen. He knows how to turn his funny 'big nose' face to a charming gorgeous dude. Go farther Datuk, you own half of the world already!

BRAD PITT
(age 50 this coming December)

He's maybe married to one of the most exotic beautiful lady in the world, Angelina Jolie. But don't forget, before that he's already a super-hot sexy dude on and off screen of Hollywood that is not only box-office the movies he acted but also every magazine he covered, witnessed by the world! He's not only keeps on working for himself and family, but also for charity. This year you're going to see him back in action as the main cast for 'World War Z', horror zombie action-movie that surely going to use a lot of his energy as an 'old man'. Great thing is... another 2 movies with him leading; 'Twelve Years a Slave' & 'The Counselors' are planned to be out this year too. Brad sure is still working tough for 2013!

TOM CRUISE
(age 51 this coming July)

A newly divorced handsome old man that still standing hunky & smoochy as a Hollywood film star that attracts worldwide blockbuster. He's short but he's not short in fame & what else, cash! He's one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood & still making money. His latest movie 'Jack Reacher' may not well received by young critiques, but he still standing strong & the movie sure did make profit. Upcoming this year, many young audience might want to forgive him for his age because he's coming back & this time with a science-fiction movie, 'Oblivion' (adapted from a graphic novel of the same name). That's the only movie he is appearing this year, but next year he's coming back with another science fiction movie, 'All You Need is Kill' based on a Japanese light novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. You know what, sometimes I think a divorce might be a good new start after all. Huhu~

BRUCE WILLIS 
(age 58 this coming March)

The latest movie of his I've watched is 'Looper', a box office hit! Funny thing is, at the age of almost 60, producers still trust him to do action pack movies & surprisingly, all goes profitable! I'm not sure if this grandpa is going to slow down with his career, but with a new born baby daughter in 2012 with a young beautiful wife (a British model!) & 3 action-pack movies (all as the main cast) hitting worldwide cinemas this year; 'A Good Day to Die Hard', 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation' & 'RED 2', he's definitely not affected by his age! Some more he's going to come back in 2014 with another action pack movie, 'Expendables 3' (with other golden age stars)! I'm not sure how he keeps his strength up & energetic, but I still remember I've read somewhere that before he became this successful, he used to be a beggar before taking job as a security guard. What a great example of a hardworking man!

JACKIE CHAN
(age 60 this coming April)

I called this man a super multi-talented human ever born in Asia! Even his own son (Jaycee Chan) couldn't outshines him. He's everything in a movie production; from casting, choreographing, filming, directing & acting... it's all by Jackie Chan! He did the fight scene himself & he even did his own box-office hit! Trust me, who else you can respect in the movie industry from Asia to West that garnered so much respect for his perfect figure as a man who never gives up on his career, even his age feels nothing compared to his energy. His latest movie, 'CZ12' though not so well received by Asian film critics, but despite all the negative responds, it's still a box office. Upcoming are more movies from him; 'Police Story 2013', 'The Karate Kid 2', 'Rush Hour 4', 'Expendables 3' & at least as voice over in 'Kung Fu Panda 3'. He's not slowing down of course!

AMITABH BACHCHAN 

(age 71 this coming October)

 He came close to Harrison Ford when it comes to which actor still active with their career. But who involves more in a lot of movies, it's Mr. Amitabh Bachchan! His upcoming movies this year as the leading role are an epic fantasy movie titled 'Talismaan', then follows by another epic political movie titled 'Satyagraha – Democracy Under Fire'. After that he's reported will reprise his role as the clever bank robber, Vijay in the sequel of 'Aankhen' followed by another type of Vijay in the sequel of 'Bbuddah... Hoga Terra Baap'. All those movies put him as the leading cast & even his son, Abishek Bachchan keeps biting his nails seeing his dad still top the list of Bollywood box-office stars while his daughter-in-law, Aishwarya Rai now in stress to lost weight to be fit like his father-in-law! Another great news about this 'bbuddah' is that at his age of this late, it is never too late to know that he has made a debut in a big-budget Hollywood movie (soon to be release in 2013), 'The Great Gatsby' as Meyer Wolfsheim (cameo appearance).

        So you see... being old doesn't mean you quit progressing in career you love the most. But what I'm trying to stress here is that mostly in SOUTH EAST ASIA, being old like them means RETIREMENT. Most likely in Malaysia the retirement mentality is at 40, I wonder why?! If not blaming themselves, the blame is on the industry itself, again I wonder how strong is Malaysians psychology when it comes to effort? It's time to wake up & moving high against all odds!

"STARS NEVER QUIT TO OUTSHINE, 

NOT RETIRE BY THE QUITTERS."