Texas Showdown Bhangra Competition 2008

[Saleem]

agreed, all with Mr Koffel and Photographer Koffel here. The VCU Bhangra pic at Pao Bhangra (top right of BTF) was on a photographer's blog and generally these artists are very responsive, they just want a tiny bit of credit, which they are due at the least. Always better to ask.

 

[Basim]

Also, I don't know who the guy is in the picture, but he is one ugly dude

+1 very ugly indeed. ;D

~ Basim

 

[Waleed]

Good to see a competition in the dirty south. I know theres a Texas bhangra, are there more teams from the south (and I mean the south south beyond North Carolina)?

 

[hkgidha]

Good to see a competition in the dirty south. I know theres a Texas bhangra, are there more teams from the south (and I mean the south south beyond North Carolina)?

Hey there!! Thanks! Yes, we do have Texas Bhangra and you would be surprised to know there a few more! Rice University has Chowl Bhangra and I think University of Houston is in the works of making a new team! Not to mention, a lot on NON University teams!

My Gidha team is an International winning team and we are the only team so far I can think of in the south! Haha!

 

[Havish]

The VCU Bhangra pic at Pao Bhangra (top right of BTF) was on a photographer's blog and generally these artists are very responsive, they just want a tiny bit of credit, which they are due at the least. Always better to ask.

I don't mind... Thats me

But, good luck with the competition, love seeing a competition in a new area.

 

[Arjun Barua]

Good to see a competition in the dirty south. I know theres a Texas bhangra, are there more teams from the south (and I mean the south south beyond North Carolina)?

There are more teams from the South: Bulldawg da Raaj from UGA and a bunch of teams from Florida.

But maybe you were thinking about the deep South and not the Southeast.

 

[Arjun Barua]

KK Gidha: I know the photographer who took the picture on your website, and his site clearly states that you ask his permission before using the picture, which I know you haven't done.

Have some courtesy for someone who is providing free media for you

You could have been a bit more professional about this and spoken to me in a proper manner or even just messaged me. We don't mind giving credit to people for their work. We are not shady people like that. If you are so concerned, all you have to do is give us the contact information for the gentleman who took the picture so we could contact him and get his permission to use his photo.

This photo was found on the internet with NO INFORMATION regarding where it came from, were it was taken and so fourth. So if you or any other concerned individual has any information for me, please do take the time out to provide it to me. THANK YOU!

HK, sorethighs is the ugly guy in the picture on your website. His name is Ben Koffel, and the picture was taken when he danced for Cornell Bhangra some years ago. I'm pretty sure he said all that in a joking manner, and wasn't trying to create bad feelings. He's a good guy. It would be nice if you give him credit on your website.

 

[hkgidha]

The VCU Bhangra pic at Pao Bhangra (top right of BTF) was on a photographer's blog and generally these artists are very responsive, they just want a tiny bit of credit, which they are due at the least. Always better to ask.

I don't mind... Thats me

But, good luck with the competition, love seeing a competition in a new area.

Thanks Havish!

 

[hkgidha]

KK Gidha: I know the photographer who took the picture on your website, and his site clearly states that you ask his permission before using the picture, which I know you haven't done.

Have some courtesy for someone who is providing free media for you

You could have been a bit more professional about this and spoken to me in a proper manner or even just messaged me. We don't mind giving credit to people for their work. We are not shady people like that. If you are so concerned, all you have to do is give us the contact information for the gentleman who took the picture so we could contact him and get his permission to use his photo.

This photo was found on the internet with NO INFORMATION regarding where it came from, were it was taken and so fourth. So if you or any other concerned individual has any information for me, please do take the time out to provide it to me. THANK YOU!

HK, sorethighs is the ugly guy in the picture on your website. His name is Ben Koffel, and the picture was taken when he danced for Cornell Bhangra some years ago. I'm pretty sure he said all that in a joking manner, and wasn't trying to create bad feelings. He's a good guy. It would be nice if you give him credit on your website.

Will do! Thanks for clearing things up! We will MAKE SURE he gets his credit on the page! We might be changing it up though because we don't want any controversy with anyone. We are having Sanj come down so our crew figured we would change up the photo! Thanks though!!

Just to clear things up, I have contacted Mr. Will Koffel to get permission to use his photograph on our site. I apologize on behalf of my tea, HK GIDHA, and Texas Showdown if anyone's feelings were hurt or were offended by us. We will make sure this not happen again in the future. Thank you.

 

[sorethighs]

I'd like to announce that after a brief trip to the Hague and an appearance before a South Asian tribunal (Hon. Jazzy B presiding), the blown-out non-issue of commentary relating and pertaining to "154692846-bhangra.jpg" have been resolved.

 

[kinnell]

I was looking through the website and saw this as one of your sponsors: http://www.hkgidha.com/desidrivingschool.htm

Is that LEGIT? OMG. That's hilarious. ;D

 

[hkgidha]

I was looking through the website and saw this as one of your sponsors: http://www.hkgidha.com/desidrivingschool.htm

Is that LEGIT? OMG. That's hilarious. ;D

Hahahhaha...Yes, indeed it is LEGIT! Hahaha!

 

[hkgidha]

Also, I don't know who the guy is in the picture, but he is one ugly dude

Well, I think he is a rather good looking guy...and so do the other 9 girls on the team

 

[Waleed]

He is quite the stud

http://bhangrateamsforum.com/discuss/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40

 

[hkgidha]

He is quite the stud

http://bhangrateamsforum.com/discuss/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=40

I must agree!

 

[Nikhil]

LMAO See Ben? That's what you get for all this negative attention...a giddha squad crush on YOU hahaha

 

[hkgidha]

LMAO See Ben? That's what you get for all this negative attention...a giddha squad crush on YOU hahaha

hahahahahahahahahhaha!!!!!

 

[zagreus]

Ben looks classy.

 

[hkgidha]

Ben looks classy.

He sure does :

 

[Velli]

i wonder kinda judges are there gonna be?

gonna fly in tradional judges or have ex raas and garba dancers and captains judging.

not trying to be offensive, but sounds like a modern comp.