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brindaneer · 3 years

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Whether or not God exists is one perpetual conundrum, but even the most hardened atheists of this world are rarely able to disclaim the significance of fate in life. What plausible reason other than misfortune accounts for the countless failures thousands of people encounter regularly in various spheres of life despite never making a mistake of their own? None. How else can a sane person explain why some individuals are born privileged while other similar ones are forced to suffer incessantly amidst abject poverty until death relieves them of their sufferings? Cruel, you say? Well, undoubtedly so. One person’s good luck so often brings misery to someone else.

This is exactly what happens in Zoya Akhtar’s debut directorial film, ‘Luck, by Chance’ when a photograph of the protagonist Vikram Jaisingh is selected purely ‘by chance’ for the lead role in a film and that of his at least as talented (if not more) friend Abhimanyu’s is missed. One random action, and Vikram rises to glory in the magical kingdom of Bollywood! Fortunately or unfortunately, this is true of innumerable ‘Vikrams’ and ‘Abhimanyus’ in the real world. Notwithstanding the massive amounts of effort that people involved with film-making put in every day, the vital role played by ‘luck’ in the industry can hardly be ignored. And Zoya is not scared to showcase it in her very first venture. She juxtaposes Vikram’s dream ride masterfully with Sona’s nightmare in Bollywood and allows the uncomfortable truth about brutal fate to reverberate unabashedly throughout her film. It is this hard hitting honesty that makes ‘Luck by Chance’ one of the best chronicles of the Hindi film industry during recent times.

Just like her later films, here Zoya presents the audience with a vast gamut of characters that add exquisite flavours to her concoction, thereby making it all the more memorable for them. The mix includes a shrewd producer, an ageing, conceited, yester-year, her impulsive as well as ambitious daughter, an incompetent director, an egotistical superstar, a self-centered newcomer and a talented, hardworking, but exploited young actress among several others. Farhan Akhtar and Konkona Sen Sharma lead this brilliant ensemble which includes some of Bollywood’s most respected names such as the late Rishi Kapur, Dimple Kapadia, Juhi Chawla, Sanjay Kapur, Isha Sharvani and last but definitely, not the least, Hrithik Roshan.

It is this last name and the character he plays that we are going to focus upon in the present blog. Of course, the film itself deserves a complete blog but since this project started as a celebration of Hrithik’s works, we deemed it best to maintain our initial objective. Perhaps once we have completed analyzing all Hrithik’s films, we can come back to this very special one and dedicate a separate blog to it.

Hrithik plays Zafar Khan in Luck by Chance, the quintessential Bollywood superstar. Suavity, good looks, charm, talent- Zafar has everything in abundance. He is also completely human, filled with the baser human emotions of envy, guile and selfishness. It is Zafar who backs out at the last moment from the film of his mentor (Rishi Kapur) because he finds greener pastures. He does so without much concern for the massive loss that his producer might incur, the same producer who had given him footing in Bollywood. But, as Zafar points out to his secretary, he is tired of being ‘owned’ by the man. Incidentally, it is this specific moment wherein Zoya decides to portray Zafar’s softer side. Stuck at a traffic signal, Zafar finds few street urchins flocking near his luxury car and what follows is one of the most endearing scenes Bollywood has ever produced. The pure joy on the faces of the children as they see the superstar ‘up close and personal’ is heart-touching. And so is Zafar’s reaction to them! Instead of being irritated or throwing tantrums which might be expected from stereotypical stars, Zafar engages with the kids in his own way, making them happier with every little interaction. In that instant, he is as pure a human being as is possible for anyone to be. Zoya masterfully manages to reveal that Zafar is neither a monster nor an angel, only a common human being filled with both positives and negatives, through this very subtle and apparently trivial moment. The closed window of Zafar’s car which acts as a barrier between him and the children is a metaphorical representation of the class divide that prevails not only in ours but every ‘civilized’ society across the world. It is also a symbol of the boundary that separates a superstar from his common fans; a boundary that is often impossible to cross even if someone is willing to. Only a director of Zoya’s calibre can be expected to convey so many hard realities through a scene that lasts for about a minute. As flawless with his expressions as ever, Hrithik is superlative in this scene as the humane Zafar.

Talking about expressions, Luck by Chance also contained ‘Baawre’ which definitely ranks among Hrithik’s top dance performances in our list, not just because of his moves but more importantly, due to his countenance and attitude. Hrithik is phenomenal in this song and it is an out and out ‘paisa vasool’ performance. One other scene that deserves to be mentioned in the context of Hrithik’s acting is the interaction between Zafar and Karan Johar at a party during which the latter discloses to Zafar how stars are made. It is all a matter of the same old ‘luck’. A reigning star refuses to do a film and some newcomer gets a chance. Luck by Chance! Of course, whether or not he is able to utilize that opportunity depends on the individual’s talent, but destiny does come first. Hrithik’s conveyance of Zafar’s jealousy as he realizes that he has created his own competitor unwittingly is absolutely on the spot. All in all, Zafar Khan is possibly one of the most impactful extended cameos Hindi cinema has ever seen, and all thanks to Zoya and Hrithik for that.

Incidentally, Hrithik also played notable guest roles in two other films. One of them was directed by none other than Zoya’s brother Farhan. Hrithik starred as none other but Don himself in a scene with the stunning Priyanka Chopra. Well, it was the Don (Shahrukh) in Hrithik’s mask. Looking dapper in a suit, Hrithik walked right into the hearts of the audience as he twirled with Priyanka on the dance floor. Farhan was clever enough to make use of Hrithik and Priyanka’s terrific on-screen chemistry in that one scene and they sizzled together. The other film in which he did a cameo was Vikram Phadnis’s Hrudayantar. He donned Krrish’s attire once more there to give a few moments of happiness to a dying child. The scene between him and the little girl was truly gut-wrenching.

With that, we bid goodbye to our lovely friends with a promise that the break shall be a short one. Thanks for being patient with us.♥️♥️♥️♥️

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chameli · 4 years

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This is for the lovely Olivia @changshapatrol and anyone else who wants to get to know Divya or relive their childhood memories of her. This list mostly includes her Hindi films because due to lack of subtitles, I haven’t seen a lot of her Telugu ones (although I really want to!!!). This took me forever to write, so I hope you find something that appeals to your tastes. Click the title of the film to watch it. Enjoy!

Bobbili Raja | 1990 | Telugu: First things first, the songs are SO good. This is Divya’s debut film and she plays a spoiled rich girl named Rani. Her character is annoying at first, but she gets better as the film progresses. Rani is in love with Raja, but their relationship is vehemently opposed by Rani’s shrewd politician mother. The chemistry between Divya and Venkatesh is cute. They bicker a lot at first, get caught up in hijinks, but then fall in love.

Dil Ka Kya Kasoor | 1992 | Hindi: Divya plays the role of Shalini aka Shalu, a wealthy girl who has a passion for poetry. She is secretly in love with her classmate Arun, who despises her due to her rude behavior. This is one of her finest performances and she absolutely carries the film on her shoulders. Shalu is a complex character whom Divya played beautifully. She goes from being a brat, to a heartbroken girl who realizes she will never have her love, then finally someone who does not have much time to live. The ending is a tad bit dramatic, but oh well. Suresh Oberoi is endearing as Shalu’s older brother/father figure and Manjeet Kullar as her loving bhabhi. The songs are absolutely beautiful and melodious.

Deewana | 1992 | Hindi: The film that catapulted Divya into stardom. Despite a massive age difference with Rishi Kapoor, I think they actually had great chemistry. Divya is excellent as Kajal, a sweet yet sassy girl who is obsessed with her favorite singer, Ravi Kapoor. They fall in love, get married, and have a fairytale romance until her husband is murdered on their honeymoon. As the widowed Kajal, Divya expresses her grief and pain through her beautiful eyes. The once spunky girl is now a somber widow, until love finds her again. She looks absolutely adorable with SRK, who was then a newcomer. This is one film I can never get tired of watching. The ending still gets me to this day. The soundtrack is full of gems which still hold a place in my heart. Divya absolutely shines in this film.

Dil Aashna Hai | 1992 | Hindi: This is the story of Sitara, a cabaret dancer who is in search of her birth mother. However, she finds out it could be one of three very influential women. I’m not sure why this film was a flop, but I enjoyed it. Divya was fantastic and definitely held her own against the three more established actresses she shared space with. That being said, I really enjoyed the scenes showing the ladies bonding with Divya. They were so sweet. SRK plays the supportive love interest but he’s mostly in the background. He and Divya look incredibly adorable together, especially in the title song.

Geet | 1992 | Hindi: Divya is Neha, a popular singer who is sabotaged by her sleazy manager, played by the perpetually gross Shakti Kapoor. She then retreats to a small village where she meets Raja, her biggest stan (seriously, the guy is kind of a stalker). He paints posters for her concerts, but he wasn’t present at the last show where tragedy struck. Neha wants to put everything behind her but Raja keeps pestering her until she’s had enough. She plays a nasty trick on him, but they resolve their issues and become friends. I thought the hero was super annoying at first, but then I had a change of heart because he’s super endearing as he helps Neha claim what’s rightfully hers. The soundtrack is fantastic and so are the picturizations. I also really liked Divya’s clothes and styling in this film.

Dil Hi To Hai | 1992 | Hindi: This is actually a Jackie Shroff film, but Divya is an important character as well. Jackie plays identical twin princes: Harshvardhan, who is expected to take the throne and Govardhan, who is dorky and cowardly. Harshvardhan is fed up with his parents’ expectations, so he switches places with his twin and runs away. He and his royal adviser (played by the iconic Kader Khan) settle in a basti. He pretends to be a regular guy and meets Bharati (played by Divya), who HATES rich and privileged people. The other heroine is Shilpa Shirodkar, who is SMOKIN’. The main thing I really liked about this film is that they address mental health issues. Harsh feels trapped and lonely; he wants a life outside of the palace and riches. He just wants to be a regular person. His father basically tells him how to live his life, but Harsh wants to choose his own destiny. Simultaneously, Govardhan learns to be more confident. This is something I haven’t really seen in the 90s, tbh. I like this film and I think it’s really underrated.

Kshatriya | 1993 | Hindi: Oh boy. This film has a HUGE starcast and a complex plot that spans two generations. But you know what? I love it. I constantly watch this one a lot and I don’t know why. The songs are wonderful and Divya has a small part, but she’s as charming and effervescent as ever. Basically it’s about two warring kingdoms who’ve suffered through their own Romeo & Juliet tragedy, and now are even more bitter towards each other. Divya’s love interest is Sanjay Dutt (YUCK!) and her character is very bubbly and cute. Especially in the song Main Khichi Chali Aayi Piya. There’s loads of violence, melodrama, and action but I enjoyed it. It was also Divya’s last release while she was alive.

Rang | 1993 | Hindi: This was the first film to be released after Divya’s death. Divya plays Kajal, a wealthy (and a bit spoiled) girl who lives with her mother Indu (Amrita Singh), awful grandmother (Bindu), and sweet yet passive grandfather (Kader Khan). Kajal falls in love with Yogi, which I can’t figure out WHY. Dude is so so bland and extremely unattractive. I guess he’s smart? Anyway, another girl is also in love with him. Pooja (Ayesha Jhulka) is a traditional, sweet girl who lives with her single father Ajay (Jeetendra). It turns out, the two girls are actually - *gasp* - SISTERS! But they have no idea and don’t find this out until way later. We get to see the dysfunctional relationships between all the characters: the parents, separated by a cruel streak of fate and misunderstandings. The sisters, in love with the same guy but unwilling to give him up. And finally, the grandparents: the passive husband who finally stands up to his witchy wife, who has ruined her daughter’s life and broke up her family. The songs are lovely, especially Tujhe Na Dekhoon and Tumhe Dekhen Meri Aankhein. There’s a really sweet tribute to Divya at the end which never fails to make me cry.

Shatranj | 1993 | Hindi: Divya’s last film. This is a remake of Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi. It’s a comedy/drama about three brothers who own a garage and hate women. Actually the older brother (played by Kader Khan) does, because of a childhood trauma involving his evil stepmother (rolling my eyes). So he raises his two younger brothers to follow suit. But they end up falling in love and try keeping it a secret from big brother. Jackie Shroff with Divya, who keeps showing up at the garage, and Mithun with Juhi (a very odd-looking pairing). It’s a fun yet drama filled comedy. I liked the scenes where the two couples are trying to make the older brother fall in love with the girl who’s obsessed with him. But the best thing about this film? Divya and Juhi, my two favorite actresses. Both ladies are absolutely stunning.

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Jaan Se Pyara | 1992 | Hindi: This is a cop drama which stars Govinda in a double role. Divya plays Sharmila, his girlfriend. She doesn’t have that many scenes but is an absolute delight none the less. Sharmila is feisty and sassy but also supportive and caring towards her man. Divya and Govinda have the best chemistry. I love their silly/playful bickering and banter. The scenes between her and the family are sweet as well. This film also has really great songs. My favorite Divya song EVER: Bin Tere Kuch Bhi Nahin. The picturization is lovely and the song is peak 90s romance. Chanchal Chandni has a sensual vibe while Taale Laga Le is super fun and upbeat. tbh I just watched Divya’s scenes and not the full film, so idk what happens.

Dushman Zamana | 1992 | Hindi: Okay, this film is just way too dramatic. Divya plays Seema, a rich girl who is actually nice and not bratty for a change. She’s in love with her schoolmate Vijay (the unattractive and untalented Armaan Kohli). Of course, he’s poor. And OF COURSE her father (Paresh Rawal) HATES him and constantly reminds Vijay he’s worthless. Paresh, who I usually think is a great actor, was way too much of a cartoon villain. The saving grace is that Divya looked extremely beautiful in this film. Plus, the song Mausam Pyaara Bheega Bheega is pure perfection.

Balwaan | 1992 | Hindi: Suniel Shetty’s debut film, so the typical action drama. Divya plays Deepa, his college sweetheart. She’s a spunky girl but oh so charming. Her scenes with Suniel are adorable. And the songs, omg. Divya’s outfits were super cute, especially in the song Jalta Hai Badan (which is really sensual and takes place in a library lmao).

Rowdy Alludu (which I really want to see!) and Dharma Kshetram have amazing songs. Divya looks like a dream. Too bad there aren’t any English subs and I don’t understand Telugu :(

So, that concludes my list. Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoy these films as much as I have!

#Divya Bharti #bollywood #film recommendations

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jalebi-weds-bluetooth · 4 years

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AR boasted one of the largest and most prestigious photo studios in India. From supermodels to millionaires - they had all been dressed and photographed here. The likes of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar often graced their covers on shoots held in this space. So nothing should have fazed Arnav Singh Raizada about the beauty and potential of the studio he owned.

Except this was the second time his heart skipped a beat. The first time, it had nothing to do with the studio - it was all about a woman dressed in a gossamer, scarlet red saree.

The lights were dimmed to mimic moonlight. Tall trees, with fairy lights for leaves, twinkled in the darkness. Translucent, stone studded drapes hung, filtering and reflecting the lights on their crystals. At the center was a white table, with matching chairs. There was a small candle, silver cutlery on the table and a few white roses scattered around the studio.

An artificial pond was constructed on both sides of the seating, with hundred floating candles, bathing the entire room in a soft, warm glow. Akash didn’t realise when Payal held his hand. They walked into the studio, in a trance, half in love with the beauty of everything and with each other.

The blue light, golden candles, transparent crystal studded drapes, Payal’s purple salwar and Akash’s white suit was aesthetically… perfect.

Khushi thought of all of this? Arnav turned to her, but was rendered speechless by her soft smile.

“Thank you Arnav ji, Aman ji had told me that you strictly instructed money not to be taken into account for Jiji’s first date-” Khushi’s breath hitched and smile fell at the intensity of his dark gaze. Many nights ago, he had looked at her in the exact manner. No, he couldn’t look at her like this. Not now, not when it was impossible.

“Khushi!” Arnav and Khushi snapped out of their eyelock as Payal ran and grabbed Khushi in her arms, swinging her in excitement.

“Why… you didn’t have to work so hard? When did you find the time? Khushi you shouldn’t have!” Payal fretted but couldn’t stop smiling. Khushi laughed and jumped in equal fervor.

“Offo Jiji, first tell me whether you like it or not.” Khushi asked.

“Like it? Khushi ji this is beyond what either of us expected!” Akash, finally finding words and Payal’s hand, told Khushi.

“Exactly, it’s as if we have-” Payal began, “-entered a fantasy.” Akash completed. Payal and Akash looked at each other, and immediately looked away, blush creeping up their cheeks.

“Alright, it’s our time to go.” Arnav said. No matter how enchanted he was by the setup, another minute of Akash and Payal’s romance would send him to the hospital for blood sugar - even if he wasn’t diagnosed with diabetes.

Khushi, on the other hand, scowled at the interruption. She wanted to sit and watch the entire exchange. Nothing interested her more than romance. In reality. Or on television. Or both - Kamlesh Tha Khabri Ab Pandit Ji, a show where her favorite news anchor married brides and grooms across the country was her current obsession.

“No really Khushi ji, this is very… very…” Akash cracked a wide toothed smile, the fashion analyst and romantic in him too satisfied by what he saw.

“Beautiful,” Arnav murmured. Khushi stiffened, noticing that Arnav wasn’t looking at the setup at all. In bringing out the best for Payal, Khushi had bared her heart and fantasies in front of the one man who quashed it all down. This was a mistake.

“You’ve nearly done better than Bhansali.” Akash brought Khushi out of her thoughts. And just like that, Khushi’s worries disappeared.

“Hey Devi Maiya! Really?” Khushi shrieked.

“Bhansali? Is he a photographer or-” Arnav frowned, the name seeming familiar.

“-arrey Sanjay Leela Bhansali! Hindi film director.”

“Of course,” Arnav muttered.

“He’s known for his grand designs. Also, he has worked with everyone - Amitabh Bachchan ji, Aishwarya ji, Shah Rukh ji, Salman ji-” Khushi gushed, “-but Akash ji, you’re quick to catch my reference. And you’re being too kind!” Akash scoffed at her humility.

“No way! It’s one thing to see a song and another to bring it to life. This is a replica of Chand Chupa-”

“Baadal Main!” Khushi shrieked, yanking a bemused Payal’s hand. If anything, Akash and Khushi’s budding friendship only made her fall faster and harder Akash.

“No, the moon does not hide. Scientifically it’s a matter of perception-” Khushi and Akash simultaneously rolled their eyes.

“They’re talking about a song in a film.” Payal clarified. Arnav had the grace not to turn red out of embarrassment.

“Yes, I was only speaking about the futility of this metaphor. Thank goodness I’ve never seen such films-” Payal signaled Arnav to stop talking. He did, after noticing Khushi gawking at him.

“You… you’ve NEVER SEEN Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam?!”

“No-” Arnav, belatedly caught Payal miming a movement of a belt buckle. What the hell? Payal wears belts? What shitty move is this? Oh shit… is this a Salman Khan film?

“And you’ve NEVER seen Chand Chupa Badal Main?” Khushi emphasized, forgetting the man in front of her refrained from almost any and every Salman Khan film.

“Chand Chupa Badal Main!” She stressed, wildly gesticulating to the entire studio. Arnav nodded negatively. Payal’s plan to rescue Arnav from Khushi’s hysteria was interrupted with Akash handing her a white rose. It was a nice interruption.

Khushi unpinned her dupatta and lifted the white translucent fabric high in the air. The faint glow of the candles and moonlight danced across her face.

“Chand Chupa-” Khushi’s smile halted at his haunted eyes. Arnav’s hand itched to pull the fabric away. Against every will, his hand rose.

“Khushi ji,” Akash said. Arnav froze and violently tucked his hand back into his pocket. Khushi dropped her dupatta like a hot coal. “Bhai has not even seen the film, so the song’s a long shot! But I have-”

It’s the precise moment Akash realized his brother was staring at him.

“I have… heard, heard about my film. During my tenth board exams, when I left for tuition classes - my friends told me about the film. I did not watch it. I did not skip classes - Bhai you know me.” Payal gripped Akash’s arm to stop his verbal diarrhea.

“Your tenth grade results suddenly make a lot of sense.” Arnav folded his arms, staring at a pale Akash.

“What are you saying Bhai?! I got ninety four percent, despite watching-” Payal pinched his arm. Khushi, if not worried about her to-be-brother-in-law’s future at the hands of his brother, would have cooed at Payal’s concern.

“-birds.” Akash croaked, “and Bhai, you were anyways miles away at Harvard. It’s not that you would’ve known-”

“Known how wonderfully talented Khushi is!” Payal interjected. Akash nodded, so quickly that Khushi was afraid his head might fall off. Seriously, what’s the big deal? It’s not that Arnav ji would kill Akash ji for watching a Salman Khan film!

Khushi opened her mouth to pacify the Laad Governor, and with one look she chose to her right to remain silent. Arnav positively glowered, and because of the dim light one wouldn’t see the smoke fuming out of his nose and ears.

“I love how pretty this is!” Payal continued, “The fairy lights, roses, moonlight, pond, table, chair, candles” Payal pointed at each element.

“Candles… Khushi, you told Aman to switch off the fire sprinklers for the studio, right?” Arnav turned to a very still Khushi.

“Khushi ji must have done that, she’s worked here before.” Akash supported her.

“Exactly,” Arnav glared at her.

“A few-” Arnav raised an eyebrow, “-hundred candles won’t cause any trouble-” Khushi whispered and at that precise moment, the fire sprinklers activated with an alarm.

The candles, studio’s decorations, Akash’s dreams, Payal’s expectations and Khushi’s plans were sufficiently doused.

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With Payal in the washroom and Akash in the AR wardrobe, post his wise decision of bringing spare clothes for the rest, Khushi murmured a prayer as Arnav dragged her to Akash’s office.

He pushed back his wet hair and thumped an empty vase in the center of Akash’s table.

“Ar-”

“Shut up!” He stormed to his cabin and returned, a bunch of white roses in his hand. With brutal force he pushed the stems into the vase. Khushi stood in the corner, her hands folded ahead of her like a naughty child punished by a school teacher.

Arnav grumbled, the fairy light trees were- thankfully - waterproof. As Arnav bent to pick one heavy tree up, Khushi edged forward to help.

“Don’t!” He barked. She quickly resumed to her position, fidgeting with the edge of her wet dupatta.

“Fuck!” He exclaimed as none of the lights switched on. Khushi tiptoed by him and put the plug into the socket. Arnav glared at her as the lights came to life. He removed his wet coat, vest and tie and handed it to her.

“Ar-”

“Just stand here.” He ordered and rolled back his sleeves. With a swift squat he picked up two heavy trees and deposited them on the corners of Akash’s office.

“Unbelievable! You are unbelievable Khushi Kumari Gupta! THIS was your plan? Tell me, does any stupid song of yours have a rain sequence?” Arnav huffed.

“Tip tip barsa pani-” Khushi squeaked as Arnav shot her a glare, “No I mean you asked about a rain song�� no of course that’s not going to come into real life! You don’t have to be upset - it’s not a Salman Khan song!” She stepped back as Arnav marched towards her, his anger rising at every statement.

“It’s Akshay ji and Raveena ji’s song. He wears a brown suit while she wears a yellow saree an-and I’m sorry!” Khushi clutched her eyes shut.

“I don’t care who’s song it is! I don’t care what they’re wearing. This is Akash’s first date with a woman he wants to marry and that’s all I care about!” Arnav growled and slapped his palm against the wall.

“I didn’t do this purposely! And it’s not just your brother’s first date - it’s also my sister’s!” Khushi jutted her chin, matching his temperament. How dare he accuse her! It was just an accident! But his eyes bored into hers, as if he believed she was intentionally capable of ruining things.

“Why is it so easy for you to believe the worst of me?” Khushi choked up. Arnav lost his grip, his palms slid off the wall, his anger replaced by confusion.

“I don’t-”

“Bhai, Payal and I got some clothes for you and Khushi ji,” Arnav and Khushi sprang away from each other.

“You’re wearing-”

“A brown suit. And I took the liberty of getting a charcoal grey one for-” Akash stopped, realising Arnav and Khushi were gawking at him.

“What happened?”

Payal had appeared, draped in a canary yellow saree.

Khushi, warily, turned to a shocked Arnav.

“You’re fucking kidding me!”

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Glossary:

Dupatta = stole, Chaand Chupa Baadal Main = the moon hides in the clouds (a song in the film, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam), Offo = a common expression in Hindi-Urdu speaking regions, used for expressing the feeling for something that is just too much, something like Oh My God, Oh Man!, etc., Kamlesh Tha Khabri Ab Pandit Ji = Kamlesh was a new journalist, now he’s a priest, Tip Tip Barsa Pani = water fell, drop by drop (a song in the film, Mohra).

A/N: I hope you all liked this update. But what's important is the #BlackLivesMatter protests happening in America across the world. Let's support in any and every way we can.

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manansood121204 · 4 years

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My favourite two-hero films of all time- Part 1.

I miss the era when two superstars of the same generation collided on the big screen. Here are my favourite two-hero films of all time-

KARAN ARJUN(1995)

This film had everything a Bollywood movie could ask for. Romance,Action, Comedy, Drama- it had it all. It was a highly hyped release, since the starcast boasted of Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Raakhee,Amrish Puri,Kajol and Mamta Kulkarni. The storyline of the film focused on a desolate mother and her two sons, who get to know about the truth about their father's death and vow to avenge him, but their greedy uncle kills them instead. 20 years later, they get reincarnated to complete the revenge. While Kajol plays SRK's love interest ( of course!), Mamta Kulkarni plays Salman's girlfriend. Salman was easily the surprise package of the film. His intense, brooding role made my day.

Available on- Sony LIV

KSHATRIYA(1993)

Honestly speaking, a film like this with so many superstars in one frame can't be made today, like can you imagine Dharmendra,Sunil Dutt, Vinod Khanna, Sunny Deol, Sanjay Dutt, Meenakshi Shesadri,Raveena Tandon, Divya Bharti, Raakhee, Puneet Issar and Prem Chopra in one movie in today's time? It was also a rare instance where Sunil Dutt and Dharmendra played father to their real life sons. The film is about an age-old enmity between two Kshatriyan families, over a cow sacrifice. They send their sons to foreign lands to keep them safe from their bloody enmity. Both of them end up becoming friends and a problem ensues when they refuse to continue their enmity. All the lead actors, especially Sunny Deol, acted really powerfully.

SUHAAG(1994)

This film was another big-ticket one, since it starred a good lead cast of Ajay Devgn, Akshay Kumar, Karisma Kapoor and Nagma. Though it is Ajay who is the main hero, Akshay is more than his sidekick in this film. Karisma and Nagma were more for just romance, though Lolo was the better and the more daring girl. She chased after Ajay's character since she was madly in love with him, and that cinema hall scene was indeed hilarious! The story revolves around Ajay(Devgn)and Raj(Akshay), two best friends who keep on playing pranks on each other and get into trouble regularly. One day, Ajay goes to get his passport made, but he is shocked when he finds out his real name. That night, he sees his mother keeping a Karvachauth and he demands answers. She tells him the whole story of how his father was wrongly framed and was sent to jail. On hearing this, Ajay goes and meets his father in jail and promises to destroy the man who framed him. Raj too joins him in this fight for justice, unaware of the fact that his father too was involved in this.

Available on- Prime Video, YouTube.

ANDAZ APNA APNA(1994)

One of the best comedy films of all time. The most shocking fact of this film is that such a great film like this, boasting of a starcast of Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor flopped miserably when it was released. The story revolves around Amar(Aamir)and Prem(Salman), two young jobless slackers who have been a burden on their father's heads. They dream to get rich by wooing and marrying Raveena Bajaj(Raveena), a super-rich heiress who has just returned from England. By doing some drama, Amar and Prem get into her house, but there is a gangster Teja(Paresh Rawal) and his two cronies, Robert and Bhalla, who scheme to kill Raveena and to take away all the wealth. And another problem is Raveena's bumbling secretary Karishma (Karisma Kapoor) who falls in love with Prem.

Available on- Prime Video, Netflix, Voot, YouTube.

MUJHSE SHAADI KAROGI(2004)

David Dhawan's two-hero formula has always worked with the audiences, so it's no surprise that this film too did. However, it's way different from his earlier films. It's a story of two men competing to win over a woman. Sameer(Salman) is a short-tempered, God-fearing simpleton who loses his temper at a drop of a hat. That's the reason why he's been unlucky in love. He relocates to Goa as a beach lifeguard. There he comes across a beautiful fashion designer Rani(Priyanka) and instantly falls in love with her. Unfortunately, along with being short-tempered, Sameer is also a ill-fated person, as he unknowingly ends up slapping Rani's father. Adding to the problem is his new roommate Sunny(Akshay) who too develops a liking for her. Rani is faced with a dilemma when she starts liking both Sameer and Sunny. Who will she choose? The songs, acting of the lead cast and the supporting cast, are the things to watch out for in this film.

Available on- Prime Video, Netflix, YouTube, Jio Cinema.

HUM DIL DE CHUKE SANAM(1999)

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's second directorial focuses on love and marriage. It is the story of a musician Sameer(Salman) who comes from Italy to India to learn music from his master and starts living with his family. He constantly flirts, mocks and teases his master's daughter Nandini (Aishwarya) and gets along well with the family members. After some time, Nandini and Sameer become friends and over time, they gradually fall in love with each other. However, when her father finds out about their relationship, he tells Sameer to go away and never return. Sameer refuses to disobey his master and returns to Italy. Nandini gets married to Vanraj(Ajay) who also loves her. However, she still loves Sameer. Vanraj realizes that the love in Nandini's eyes isn't for him, but for Sameer. So, paying no regard to what people will say to him, he decides to sacrifice his love for her and takes her to Italy to reunite her with Sameer. Will he succeed? Watch the film to find out. The songs, Ajay and Salman's acting will make your day.

Available on- YouTube, Prime Video, Jio Cinema.

JAAN E MANN(2006)

Another love triangle. After the success of Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Sajid Nadiadwala roped in Shrish Kunder and superstars Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta for this film Jaan E Mann. It's about Suhaan(Salman) an aspiring actor who lands in a fix when his wife Piya(Preity) divorces him and asks him to pay 50 lakh as alimony. As he asks his uncle, midget lawyer Bonny Singh (Anupam Kher) how to pay, he comes across Agastya Rao(Akshay) an astronaut by profession who came by searching for Piya, since he had a crush on her in their college days. So, to avoid paying alimony, Suhaan decides to help Agastya in wooing Piya. And they travel to New York, where Piya is. However, in this quest Suhaan ends up falling in love with her again. What does he do next, watch the film to know more.

Available on- YouTube, Prime Video, Jio Cinema, Netflix and Voot.

LONDON DREAMS(2009)

After directing successful films like Namastey London, Waqt:The Race Against Time, Vipul Amrutlal Shah set upon making a musical drama London Dreams. He brought together two superstars Salman Khan and Ajay Devgn and south star Asin. The film is about two childhood bff's Arjun(Ajay) and Mannu(Salman). Arjun dreams of becoming a world-famous singer and he runs away from home to London to accomplish his goals. Arjun grows up to be a singer, while Mannu becomes a womanizer who seduces married women. Arjun comes back home to take Mannu along with him to London. There, Mannu's behavior makes him more popular among the audience, which makes Arjun jealous. What does he do? Watch the film to know more.

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SAAJAN(1991)

This came out at a time when Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit had established their careers as stars and Salman was the new reckoning force. Saajan focuses around Aman(Sanjay) a crippled, orphaned young boy, who is befriended by Akash(Salman) a rich boy. Both grow up as brothers. Aman becomes a poet with the pen name Sagar, while Akash becomes a casanova. Aman's poems become famous all over and he has millions of fans. One of them is Pooja(Madhuri) who is secretly in love with him, and confesses it to him through his letters. Over time, Aman also falls in love with her, but one day Akash comes across Pooja and falls in love with her. Aman is heartbroken when he comes to know of this, but he decides to sacrifice his love for Pooja and asks Akash to pose as Sagar. What happens next? Watch the film to find out.

Available on- YouTube, Jio Cinema and Prime Video.

That's Part 1. Will come back with Part 2 in some time.

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★ Prabhudheva: Even I am cool, but Salman Khan sir is cooler!

Dec 9, 2019

Prabhudheva on his equation with the actor, with whom he has signed a third fi lm even before release of new Dabangg The successful duo of Salman Khan and Prabhudheva, who had earlier collaborated onWanted, which resurrected the former’s career after a dry spell, are back for the second time to carry forward one of Bollywood’s most successful franchises, Dabangg. With less than two weeks to go before the third instalment unfolds, the 46-year-old director admits he is nervous. After 25 years in showbiz? “Yeah, the only thing that has changed in all these years is that from the outside, I look composed, but inside it’s still the same,” he laughs. What changes has he noted in Salman since they first worked together? “There are changes in him as an actor; he knows everything about the film and not just story and screenplay. But personally, he is still the same,” Prabhu shares. And has the equation between them changed? “There is huge respect for each other,” he says, adding that their contrasting personalities make their combination work. Talking about Dabangg, the story and the characters come with certain preconceived notions and attitude. How did his distinctive style gel with what was on the template? “I don’t know how, but it mixed well and is visible on screen. I believe that the story and screenplay lead the director, and except for tweaking my style slightly to accommodate Chulbul Pandey’s antics, I didn’t have to adjust much,” Prabhu smiles, pointing out that the actor, who has been enacting this character for nine years now, knows him way better and also how to play him the best. There have been speculations around Sonakshi Sinha’s Rajjo, with many believing that this time around, she will be seen as a mother with a young son. On this, Prabhu is reticent, saying it is something for which audience will have to watch the film. But he confirms that Sona is playing a “young mother”. He is all praise for the film’s second leading lady, Saiee Manjrekar. “She is a new girl. So, she was curious about whatever we did. When we tied her or put glycerine in her eyes, Siaee wanted to know why we were doing so and what had happened to justify it on screen. It’s a normal reaction, and given the innocence of her face, she didn’t have to act much. Her face is her asset; plus, she is a hard worker and a born star like so many others of her generation,” he applauds, pointing out that youngsters today are so brilliant that you just need to guide them a bit and they will pave their own way. “By the second or the third film, they will be teaching us.” Dabangg is known for its chartbusters and hook steps. Prabhudheva, too, is known for his moves. How did the idea of taking the belt off, followed by the hip-swing (for “Munna Badnaam Hua”), come about? “The bulb in my head just went on,” he grins. “Salman comes up with different ideas, too. He showed me the move from “Hud Hud Dabangg” and I was like, ‘what is happening,’ because I couldn’t see anything moving... till he asked me to look down at the hips,” he guffaws. Prabhu is involved in “Munna Badnaam Hua” not just as a director and choreographer, but he also features in it. After dancing with Madhuri Dixit and Sonakshi, how was it matching steps with Salman again? “As a choreographer, I have worked with all kinds of dancers. Each of them has their own style and that’s why we like them. I enjoyed working with Salman, I didn’t face any difficulty,” he avers. Salman is known to have temper issues with directors. Recently, Inshaallah with Sanjay Leela Bhansali ground to a halt before it could take off. Meanwhile, Prabhu has worked with him in Wanted and Dabangg 3 and the duo has already kicked off a third film, Radhe. So far, it has been smooth sailing for them. What’s the secret? “It doesn’t happen with anyone,” Prabhu shrugs off the question, going on to rave about Salman’s big heart and how he can get reputed people on board his projects and at the same time help those not doing so well, hiring struggling actors for certain roles because they need work.

“I find it easy to work with sir because he listens to you when you tell him something isn’t going right and should be done differently. Even if the shoot runs late into the night, he doesn’t fuss about it. He is super cool. Even I am cool, but he is way cooler.”

He goes on to share an incident from the shoot of the Dabangg 3 climax. “It was a big and expensive set depicting a stone quarry. Sudeep (antagonist) had injured himself during a fight scene and was in pain. Everyone was worried because of the expenses, but in two seconds sir decided to cancel the shoot that day, saying the health and comfort of his team comes before anything else,” he marvels. The buzz in the industry today is that Salman likes Prabhudheva best, as he offered him Radhe while they were still working on Dabangg 3. It’s rare for him to start another film with the same director while still working on one. “His trust in me is unimaginable. I don’t need to say anything, he has proved it. Everybody knows now, and it makes me feel all the more responsible because with every step, I have to prove his trust right,” the filmmaker says earnestly. Prabhu is known to complete his films in three months and Salman is running on a tight schedule with Radhe, which he has announced as an Eid 2020 release. Could that be one of the reasons why the actor went with him? “Maybe,” Prabhu says. Radhe was being hyped as a sequel to Wanted, but later, it was clarified that the project is an official remake of the Korean film The Outlaws. However, Boney Kapoor has always said Wanted 2 will happen. Quiz Prabhu on the matter and he says, “Wanted is Salman and Boney sir’s project. Only they can decide when it will happen.” Apart from Radhe, the actorchoreographer-filmmaker has Street Dancer 3D, which is gearing up for a Republic Day 2020 release, as a cast member. Prod him on his part and he confides with an embarrassed laugh that even he doesn’t know the story. “When Remo (D’souza, director) calls next, I’ll have to ask him now,” he chuckles. The dance film features a recreation of his iconic song “Muqabala”. What was his reaction to it? “I can’t compete with (the ’90s) Prabhudheva,” he guffaws. “That is exactly what I told the makers when they asked me to perform on the new version.”

#salman khan #dabangg 3 #prabhudheva #cooler #mm

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sanjay dutt?

Why I like them: This is a bit tough, not because there are no reasons to like him lol, but because there are multiple reasons to like him. Actually, what I feel for this guy is immense love, the kind of love that I cannot explain, just something that I feel very strongly, but anyway let me put this into words.

Sanjay Dutt is someone who has a very endearing inner core. He basically seems like a child underneath a big 6 feet body, and this much I can decipher just by watching him perform or watching him offscreen. His eyes are the windows to his soul, and they reflect nothing but beauty, his smile is one of the most cute, genuine and childlike smile I have ever seen.

God bless this laughter!

Another trait that I admire about him is his honesty, he is not afraid of judgement, he says it like it is, and says it like a boss. Openly confessing to doing all the drugs in the book or confessing to sleeping with 308 women are not at all easy things to confess.

And might I add that most people I know are forgiving towards all these confessions, because at the end of the day he is Sanjay Dutt, and he will be loved, regardless of what he says, he has a hypnotising charm, once you love him you cannot stop.

Sanjay Dutt is not politically correct, he never has been, and he never can be, that is why his interviews are intriguing and fun. We are all like Anushka’s character in Sanju, intrigued with the honesty and impressed with the personality.

Sanjay Dutt is someone who has amazing amount of mental strength. If anyone else was in his position he would probably be in deep post-traumatic stress. However this guy is made out of steel, in spite of it all he managed to have a good career and a good life. Kudos to the resilience. Kudos to the person.

Instead of crying about all the trauma, he bounced back, he forgave people, and continued to be the loving and jovial person he is. There is nothing that can ever stop his zest for life.

He is a brilliant actor! And I love the kind of cinema he stands for! I cannot stress this point enough! I don’t know if my words will be able to do justice to his talent! But hey let me give it a shot!

Sanjay Dutt is truly a natural actor, he feels his character, nothing about his acting is ever “put on” that is exactly why all his characters, whether good or bad, are so impactful to the audience, like Hrithik once rightfully said:

“There are a very few actors who seem like they are feeling their character, and Sanjay Dutt is one of them. He scared me while we were shooting for Agneepath. I was like do you actually really hate me?”

I think Sanjay Dutt is the kind of actor who puts his soul in the character he plays, that is exactly why people like me are able to form a great connect with all his characters, you are able to feel for them deeply, because it is portrayed with a lot of soul. Like the great Nasseerudin Shah once said:

“Sanjay’s eyes can reflect real pain, unlike any other young actor. This is because Sanjay has already gone through so many experiences in life, experiences which have contributed to him being a good actor already. A good actor is one who can add to his range as he goes through various personal experiences in life. This look of pain endows Sanjay with both vulnerability and raw power on the screen.’‘

Some of his fans also do a rather amazing job at describing the vulnerability that Sanjay brings to all his roles. Exhibit this:

“The more I watch Saajan the more I am struck by how deep an insight into his soul Sanju gives us in his (at times heartbreaking) portrait of a sensitive poet. How much suffering, despair and loneliness can be seen in his eyes when he is overcome by mental anguish! In my opinion, for the understanding of Sanjay Dutt as a human being, Saajan is as important as Naam.”

I don’t think any amount of quotes can do full justice to the talent this man has, but let me just put it this way, I honestly feel every emotion he goes through in almost every performance of his, he is able to communicate so much even without saying a word, he is one of those very rare actors who does not have to overdo their performance to be effective. I think he is damn underrated, and so are some of his movies, some of them are legit masterpieces. Although, a lot of his characters do have a cult following, especially the characters Raghu (Vaastav) and Munna Bhai.

However my favourite performance of his is quite underrated, and that would be of Inayat Khan from Mission Kashmir.

This movie is amazing and deserves a lot more credit then it gets. Sanjay Dutt’s acting in it is terrific, his performance in this movie always moves me to tears. Not once does Sanjay Dutt’s acting gets “dramatic” but it is still so impactful. He doesn’t say much yet his eyes have so much to say. His random outbursts of sadness, anger and anguish is something that is to watch out for. And like his every performance he puts a lot of himself in the character. Inayat Khan is not perfect, but he has a good soul, a heart that is in the right place. Inayat Khan is most of the time full of strength and is the protector, however that does not mean he is not capable of crying like a baby when it hurts way too much. Honestly I see a lot of Sanjay Dutt in this character, it is a character that was meant to be played by him. Sanjay Dutt is a potent mixture of vulnerability and strength and so is Inayat Khan, and that is exactly why the character comes alive, the character feels very real and it moves you at every moment. The character is portrayed brilliantly, and even though Sanjay Dutt did win some awards for it, I do not think this movie and his acting in it got it’s credit. This movie is ahead of it’s time and is an underrated gem. It makes for a splendid watch. Too bad it came at a time when romances and comedies were the “in thing.”

He is extremely Humble and Passionate:

Sanjay Dutt was no.1 in Bollywood when he got arrested in a very controversial case, just when everything was finally looking up for him it all went completely downhill. After showing support, many producers and directors decided against casting Sanjay Dutt in their movies. From being no.1 and to having all the success that he deserved, his career went to a minus due to a huge controversy.

Not only this, but for 1.5 years he stayed locked up in terrible conditions. If this happened to any other actor they would have collapsed, nothing is more important to a Bollywood actor than success and their ego, this sudden rejection after massive success is not an easy pill to swallow, especially not for a narcissist. Thankfully Sanjay Dutt is not one. He came out, did whatever work he got and made his way up again.

And he did not work hard or work in a zillion movies afterwards to prove a point, but just because he believed in doing his work with love and dedication, nothing less and nothing more. He did his karma and didn’t care for the results, and that is the kind of passion for work and humbleness that everyone should aspire to have.

as Mahesh Bhatt once said:“One of the things I loved about working with him was the relief of finding an actor who is not narcissistic. I remember thinking during Naam: This guy doesn’t give a damn about how he looks on screen, he leaves it to the cameraman and just goes and does what he’s supposed to. And this in an industry where men (and macho men, not just the pretty boys) go to huge lengths to control how they look on screen — lighting, best profile, best angle — spend hours, like women, in front of their mirrors before they give a shot. Not Sanju. It was a relief to find a male who was not in awe of his own physical form. I don’t think I’ve found an actor who fits that bill in all my life.”

Why I don’t: He doesn’t know how to sell himself.

Favorite film/scene:

If I have to choose one scene, it would be the scene in Mission Kashmir in which Inayat khan gets furious with his wife. Inayat Khan is a person who has always been extremely supportive towards his wife and clearly loves her a lot. Hence the anger that he has towards his wife in that scene is more about the hurt he feels, as he feels betrayed by someone who is very close to him. I think after suffering so much in life, this angry outburst sums up the hurt and despair he has been going through for so many years. Even though he may be in the wrong here, the outburst seems so straight from the heart, and is so raw that you cannot help but feel bad for him. I think that is a mark of a great performance. Sanjay Dutt’s characters are never politically correct, but because his emotions are so raw and are so honest, you cannot help but just root for him, and see things from his perspective. I mean he even made one feel bad for his character in Khalnayak, even though he was completely in the wrong throughout, again I empathised the most with his character in that film when he has an angry outburst regarding his Mother. Sanjay Dutt’s angry outburst in most movies are about him portraying an explicable amount of sadness and frustration, and I look forward to such scenes of his. His anger displays his vulnerability, and that makes for a great watch.

Favourite line: “Mujhe jo iys desh se mohabbat hai, woh kisi IS officer ki mothaj nahin” (Mission Kashmir). I also love the song he has sung for his movie ZINDA. The song is called “Kabhi Muskurake” and that song kind of sums up his life.

Favourite outfit: He looks hot in everything he wears, I am quite a fan of his late 80s and 90s fashion though, the beautiful long hair, a nice white shirt, and a nice pair of jeans on his tall legs is always a winner!

OTP:Non-romantic definitely him and Govinda. They are a laugh riot, they have created some of the most epic comedies together!

OTP: Sanju has shared great chemistry with everyone, but I think I will only ship him with me! LOL

Unpopular opinion: Sanju is mainly known for his intense action dramas or comedies, however I feel he is extremely underrated as a romantic hero. I think Sanjay Dutt always shares amazing chemistry with his female costars. I think his height and big broad shoulders make him look very attractive, and to add to that he has this cute child like innocent face to go with it. He is like every woman’s dream man. I think he is very underused as a romantic hero. Great love stories could be made with the intensity he has. I love when he hugs his heroines, he always closes his eyes while doing so, it is very cute.

A wish for them: Do more great movies

An oh-god-please-don’t-ever-happen for them: Don’t get caught in any controversy again. Please stay safe and happy. I cannot see you suffer anymore.

5 words to best describe them: Honest, Passionate, Innocent, Sexy and Beautiful.

My nickname for them: Sanju

#sanjay dutt #bollywood #sanju #happy 60th sanju

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Wikipedia of Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone (pronounced [d̪iːpɪkaː pəɖʊkoːɳ]; born 5 January 1986) is an Indian film actress. The highest-paid actress in India, Padukone is the recipient of several awards, including three Filmfare Awards. She features in listings of the nation's most popular personalities, and Time named her one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2018.

Padukone, the daughter of the badminton player Prakash Padukone, was born in Copenhagen and raised in Bangalore. As a teenager, she played badminton in national level championships but left her career in the sport to become a fashion model. She soon received offers for film roles and made her acting debut in 2006 as the title character of the Kannada film Aishwarya. Padukone then played a dual role opposite Shah Rukh Khan in her first Bollywood release, the romance Om Shanti Om (2007), which won her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. Padukone received praise for portraying the lead roles in the romance Love Aaj Kal (2009) and the drama Lafangey Parindey (2010), but her performances in the romance Bachna Ae Haseeno (2008) and the comedy Housefull (2010) were met with negative reviews.

The romantic comedy Cocktail (2012) marked a turning point in Padukone's career, earning her praise and Best Actress nominations at several award ceremonies. She established herself with starring roles in the romantic comedies Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Chennai Express (both 2013), the heist comedy Happy New Year (2014), and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period dramas Bajirao Mastani (2015) and Padmaavat (2018). Padukone's acclaimed portrayal of a character based on Juliet in Bhansali's tragic romance Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and a headstrong architect in the comedy-drama Piku (2015) earned her two Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. Her first project in Hollywood came with the action film XXX: Return of Xander Cage (2017).

Alongside her acting career, Padukone participates in stage shows, has written columns for an Indian newspaper, is a prominent celebrity endorser for brands and products, and is vocal about issues such as feminism and depression. She has designed her own line of clothing for women, is the chairperson of the Mumbai Academy of the Moving Image and is the founder of the Live Love Laugh Foundation, which creates awareness on mental health in India. Padukone is married to her frequent co-star Ranveer Singh.

Contents

1Early life and modelling career

2Acting career

3Personal life and off-screen work

4In the media

5Accolades

6References

7Further reading

8External links

2.1Film debut and breakthrough (2006–2009)

2.2Career struggles (2010–2011)

2.3Establishing with romantic comedies and Ram-Leela (2012–2014)

2.4Piku and period films with Sanjay Leela Bhansali (2015–present)

Early life and modelling career

Padukone was born on 5 January 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark to Konkani-speaking parents.[1][2] Her father, Prakash Padukone, is a former badminton player of international repute, and her mother, Ujjala, is a travel agent.[3] Her younger sister, Anisha, is a golfer.[4] Her paternal grandfather, Ramesh, was a secretary of the Mysore Badminton Association.[5] The family relocated to Bangalore, India when Padukone was a year old.[6] She was educated at Bangalore's Sophia High School and completed her pre-university education at Mount Carmel College.[7] She subsequently enrolled at the Indira Gandhi National Open University for a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology but later quit it due to scheduling conflicts with her modelling career.[6][8]

Padukone with her parents and sister at the

59th Filmfare Awards

in 2014

Padukone has admitted to being socially awkward as a child and did not have many friends.[6] The focus of her life was badminton, which she played competitively from a young age. Describing her daily routine in a 2012 interview, Padukone said, "I would wake up at five in the morning, go for physical training, go to school, again go for playing badminton, finish my homework, and go to sleep."[6] Padukone continued to pursue a career in badminton throughout her school years and played the sport in national level championships. She also played baseball in a few state level tournaments.[9] While concentrating on her education and sporting career, Padukone also worked as a child model, first appearing in a couple of advertising campaigns at the age of eight.[10] In the tenth grade, she changed focus and decided to become a fashion model. She later explained, "I realised that I was playing the game only because it ran in the family. So, I asked my father if I could give up the game and he wasn't upset at all."[11] In 2004, she began a full-time career as a model under the tutelage of Prasad Bidapa.[11][12]

Early in her career, Padukone gained recognition with a television commercial for the soap Liril and modelled for various other brands and products.[13][14] In 2005, she made her runway debut at the Lakme Fashion Week for designer Suneet Varma and won the "Model of the Year" award at the Kingfisher Fashion Awards.[15][16] Padukone's fame increased when she appeared in a highly popular print campaign for the 2006 Kingfisher Calendar;[17] the designer Wendell Rodricks commented, "Since Aishwarya Rai, we haven't had a girl as beautiful and fresh."[18] Rodricks had spotted her at a Ganjam jewellery class he was teaching and signed her up with the Matrix agency.[19] At the age of 21, Padukone relocated to Mumbai and stayed at her aunt's home.[6] That year, she gained wider recognition by featuring in the music video for Himesh Reshammiya's song Naam Hai Tera.[20]

Padukone soon began to receive offers for film roles.[21] Believing herself to be too inexperienced as an actor, she instead enrolled for a course at Anupam Kher's film academy.[22]Following much media speculation, the director Farah Khan, who had noticed her in Reshammiya's music video, made the decision to cast her for a role in Happy New Year.[6][17]

Acting career

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DAY 3663

Film City, fl 16, Mumbai Apr 4, 2018 Wed 3:12 PM

APOLOGIES APOLOGIES APOLOGIES APOLOGIES APOLOGIES !!!!

... and seeking them through folded hands and feet and fingers and heart ..

The late night shoot and studio act ; the early morning reportage for the next day ; the struggle with the shoulder pain ; and work , kept me away from the most important work .. nah .. not work , the ultimate joy of connecting with my Ef ..

The anxious calls and messages and the concern for the absence of the Blog has been addressed and in the middle of TOH shoot at this historic Film City at this historic Fl 16 , your truly has broken for lunch .. but the best lunch is to not devour morsels of much required food, but to make up lost ground of the disappearance of the Blog and do this first before any else ..

My penance ..

.. thats at the recording and setting up the song and its delicacies and drawing its production on the laptop, before actually getting in front of the mike ..

.. and head phones .. and the right mood to catch the notes and .. SING ..

at 76 that is a demand of incredibly difficult propositions .. but one labours, for the final outcome of giving or trying to give whatever it takes for quality and improvement ..

SO .. there ..

Film City historic , because this vast 350 acre area way past the now freshly developed suburbs of the City, was just a semi mountainous wild forest area. The Film City was developed years ago and it had its first shooting on floor FL 1, with the Mahurat of my film ‘Barsaat ke ek Raat’ .. later a Lab for processing was put up within the area, and the foundation stone was laid by yours truly ..

Now of course its a bubbling region with immense amounts of film shootings in progress as also TV ..

FL 16 .. historic because it was a brand new addition to the complex and the first shooting on this Floor was started with the film ‘BLACK’ , and the first shot of the film was done on me at this same floor .. the house set of the film was built on this floor ..

Tragedy struck in the middle of the shoot of BLACK .. after having done several days of work on it .. under very strange circumstances late at night the entire set caught fire ... and everything was destroyed .. Sanjay Leela Bhansali and all of us were simply devastated ..

BUT .. the same set was re constructed at Mehboob Studios and we finished the film shoot there .. Mehbood Studios named and built by the Legendary Mehbood Khan, director producer and iconic personality of the Industry .. his most famous work - ‘Mother India’ with Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Raaj Kumar, Rajendra Kumar .. historic .. each one a legend in their own right ..

OK .. the pretty young assistant lady has just walked in to my van and given me a ‘heads up’ on the time for me to be back on set .. 10 mins !!

‘ Heads Up’ is a language and a terminology that I cannot understand .. my head is always up .. so why come and give me those known instructions .. I mean the head hasn’t shifted below my knees .. not yet !

10 mins to grab lunch .. a scarce roll or two of bread .. and back to work .. nothing elaborate in cuisine can be entertained by me just yet .. the beard and the hair and the prosthetics, which take hours to put on, comes in the way !

Good the afternoon , then .. se ya later at night .. !!

And again APOLOGIES ..

Amitabh Bachchan

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Lyrics Main To Chala Jidhar Chale Rasta

Lyrics in English | Main To Chala Jidhar Chale Rasta | Dharkan (1972) | Sanjay Khan Main To ChalaJidhar Chale RastaMain To ChalaJidhar Chale RastaMujhe Kya Khabar HaiKahaan Meri ManzilHoga KoyiMera Bhi SaathiHoga KoyiMera Bhi SaathiHogi Kahin ToMeri Bhi MehfilMain To ChalaJidhar Chale RastaMain To ChalaJidhar Chale Rasta……….. Antakshari Songs from “M” Ye Husno Ishq Ka JahaanYe Shokhiyaan Ye…

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Birthday Special: Take a look at Katrina Kaif's breathtaking dance numbers

Jul 16, 2022 09:52 IST New Delhi , July 16 (AF): Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has always been a prominent part of the entertainment industry for the past 19 years. The 'Singh is Kinng' actor gathers a lot of appreciation from the netizens as well as from her co-workers for her fitness and amazing dance moves. Actor Ranveer Singh on the first episode of 'Koffee with Karan Season 7' stated, " Katrina Kaif is the best dancer in the industry". As the 'Raajneeti' actor rings in her 39th Birthday today, take a look at the actor's breathtaking dance performances. 1. Sheila Ki Jawani - Tees Maar Khan

Released in the year 2010, 'Sheila ki Jawani' stays one of the most iconic songs of Katrina's career. The song featured the 'Fitoor' actor alongside Akshay Kumar. Choreographed by Farah Khan, the song gathered positive feedback from the netizens. Katrina raises the temperature with her extremely hot looks and enticing dance moves. On YouTube, the song has been seen over 215 million times. 2. Chikni Chameli - Agneepath

The rustic-item number from Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt starrer film 'Agneepath' featured Katrina in her super-sexy avatar and her hook-step in the song has been recreated by many celebrities on various occasions. Released in the year 2012, the song was applauded by the audience and the critics. On YouTube, the song has been seen over 280 million times. 3. Kamli - Dhoom: 3

The super-hot item track from the third instalment of the 'Dhoom' franchise featured Katrina dancing with some contemporary and edgy moves in front of Aamir Khan's character in the film. Choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, the song was a blockbuster hit and has been seen over 442 million times on YouTube. 4. Kaala Chashma - Baar Baar Dekho

Released in the year 2016, the song is still considered one of the best party anthems. The recreated version by rapper Baadshah featured the 'Jagga Jasoos' actor alongside Sidharth Malhotra. Katrina's jaw-dropping looks with her raunchy dance moves gathered all the eyeballs. With over 1.2 billion views on YouTube, the song remains Katrina's most viewed song of her career. 5. Tip Tip Barsa Paani - Sooryavanshi

The 'Ek Tha Tiger' actor's sizzling hot chemistry with Akshay Kumar in the song was loved by the audience. The recreated version from Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' showcased Katrina in a steaming hot avatar in a wet silver saree. Released in the year 2021, the song has gathered over 320 million views on YouTube. Meanwhile, talking about her future projects, the 39-year-old actor will be next seen in a horror comedy film 'Phone Bhoot' alongside Sidhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter, which is slated to release on November 4th 2022. Apart from that she also has 'Tiger 3' alongside Salman Khan and 'Merry Christmas' along with south superstar Vijay Setupathi. (AF) Read the full article

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Farah Khan says she refused to step out when people ripped apart Tees Maar Khan called herself poor cousins of Zoya-Farhan Akhtar

Farah Khan completes three decades in the entertainment industry as a choreographer-director. While she says she’s ‘grateful’ for being lucky to get all the opportunities, she added that being a woman in the industry that was male-dominated back then, was a challenge. “I have a picture from the sets of Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander where there were 60 guys and me,” she said, comparing it with the current scenario where the gender ratio has become equal. Farah Khan started off as an assistant and a background dancer. Stating how she never bothered about money, she said she agreed to be a part of Jalwa (1987) and dance behind Archana Puran Singh because she was getting to step in an aircraft for the first time. She shot in Goa and was paid Rs 300 per day. Karan Johar with Farah Khan, Rani Mukherjee and her mother. (Photo: Express Archives) Farah’s first full-fledged film choreography began with Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar in 1992. After making every top actor dance to her tunes in dozens of blockbuster songs, she turned a director with Main Hoon Na (2004). Her next Om Shanti Om (2007) placed her in the list of successful directors. But her third movie Tees Maar Khan (2010) bombed at the box office. Recalling how Tees Maar Khan was “ripped apart” by people, Farah told ETimes that she refused to step out despite winning a Best Choreography award for “Sheila Ki Jawani”, until her mother-in-law encouraged her to bounce back. Farah Khan is the cousin of filmmaker siblings Farhan Akhtar and Zoya Akhtar. Revealing how due to her humble background, she and brother Sajid Khan lived at Farhan-Zoya’s house for many years, Farah said they had to ask them for things. “We were literally those poor cousins. Today, I owe them a great deal,” she added. Farah Khan-Sajid Khan are maternal cousins of Farhan Akhtar-Zoya Akhtar. (Photo: Instagram/Farah Khan) Calling Farah, a self-made success story of Bollywood won’t be wrong. She’s been confident about her craft from the beginning, and hence never shied away from working with numerous first-time directors, be it Aditya Chopra, Karan Johar, Farhan Akhtar, Sanjay Gupta, Nikkhil Advani and Mukesh Chhabra. She tags herself as an entertainer, and claims she’s always in a lookout for new ways to do that. “My sense of humour is a trope. These days I create some really crazy reels because I’ve to entertain; it’s in the DNA,” she said. https://ift.tt/lFdV8T2 https://ift.tt/BJO32kF

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Dilip Kumar: An artist who became an art

7 Julai , 2021 at seven o'clock , came even as Mumbai's Hinduja Hospital 9 8 Age Dilip Kumar news to take last breath Saheb ; Memories of all cinema Drshekon , Saheb 1 9 44 1 Fun to 99 8 and give the venerable tribute to the unique exhibition then patiently began to be seen .

11-12-19 originated 22 by Peshawar (undivided India) Ayesha Begum and son of Lala Ghulam Sarwar Khan Mohammad Yusuf Khan , and often coming mystic in his house of the street , to illuminate the child's later life The news was given. In Indian Hindi cinema, who showed such different forms of art in the characters of life from the acting work of his films that he became Dilip Kumar Saheb , his school of the same art . After leaving his body , the same as before , will this cinematic charisma of art classes constantly moving .

In 1944 , starting with the tides ; Shining with Firefly in 1947 ; Reaching the shore from across the river in 1948 ; In 1949 , Andaaz , directed by Mehboob Khan , with Raj Kapoor and Nargis embarked on the path of tragedy king in a different style with the film. The black and white film of the 1950s was filled with such sad stories that after the successes of Daag , Devdas , Madhumati , Aan , Paigam , Naya Daur , Saheb had to heed the advice of a doctor to do light-hearted characters , avoiding such films. was lying . After this, films of different genres in the 1960s , Saheb spread such a grand spectacle in the film skies that the audience could see the colorful clouds of his art in Mughal-e-Azam , Ganga-Jamuna , Leader , Ram Aur Shyam , Aadmi , Sangharsh. Along with it started flying and attached to the ground and kept blessing Dilip Saheb and his humility and also kept taking off his arrows . did only four films from 1970 to 1976 ; But nominated for Best Actor for Gopi-Sagina-Bairag. At around 1 9 80s sixty years , aside Karma Anupam Kher , Nsuruddin Shah , Jackie were learning Shroff ;There were mountains in front of Sanjay Dutt-Amrishpuri in the creator ; In Shakti, Amitabh was showing his power , directly ; Anil Kapoor was showing the sun of the light of his art in the torch ; Manoj Kumar , Hema Malini , Shashi Kapoor , Shatrughan Sinha were wearing their iron as Sanga in Kranti ; He was explaining the world to Rishi Kapoor in the world and in Izzatdar, he was telling artists like Govinda the secret of working with respect and earning respect from work.

Padma Vibhushan in 2015 ; Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1994 ; Padma Bhushan in 1991 ; Member of Rajya Sabha from 2000-2006 ; Mumbai Sharif 1980 ; In 1998 became the officer of the highest honor of Pakistan. In addition , he had good command over Urdu-Hindi-English-Hinduku-Punjabi-period-Bhojpuri-Pashto and Persian languages . He won Filmfare Best Actor award from the movies Daag , Devdas , Azad , Naya Daur , Kohinoor , Leader , Ram Aur Shyam and Shakti . Joggers along with Sunil Dutt were instrumental in laying and building the park.

Dilip Kumar Saheb adorned the finest pinnacle of art on the one hand , having turned into a mint coin that was unmatched in Indian culture ; , While with the other hand, Yusuf Khan exquisitely-sophistication-empathy-heartiness , its country-social households are connected to the ground . It was the miracle of the personality of Saheb that like him , there was never any difference of opinion between his fans-viewers and family-society on art-religion or any other matter, nor any difference of opinion. Both of them side by side ; Be all and all of them both .

1 9 70 Author Indore when he lived with his parents and family , Durga to go in chanting the mother ; Then after a few times Bgtgn chanting , Dad used to say that Kapoor will appear as many times Dilip Kumar . And at that time we could not understand this thing except that now all these praisers will get more of Everfresh's barfis in the prasad !! How could that childhood time think that one day he would get a chance to talk about his dad's best choice, Dilip Kumar , in his article like this ; Whose films in Delhi's Daylight Cinema Hall , he used to watch three shows in a row . After 1 9 80 , while in Delhi, After seeing Citrhar songs every Sunday movies and Wednesday-Friday Doordarshan television it had come the understanding that he Bgtgn did not say wrong . And on 24th June 2001 at Joggers Park in Bombay, when I had a sudden chance to meet Saheb ; Then it changed to be sure , in the heart with a calming always landed .

And finally the talk of Saira Banuji . If the parents-brother-sister-friends for the nearly 22 years from 1922 to 1944 of the birth of the saheb are entitled to salute-thank you ; Then there after reaching the supremacy of art ; 1 99 8 through tireless-austerity almost 22 years until 2021 , to maintain the dignity of Saheb , Saira ji should be much welcomed ; Less will remain .

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★ Salman Khan: The actor remains most bankable star even after three decades in the industry!

One of the most controversial stars of Bollywood, Salman Khan or Sallu also remains its most adorable and bankable (pun intended) pillar after spending over three decades in the industry

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Having made his debut as a supporting actor in an August 1988 film Biwi Ho To Aisi with Rekha and Farooq Sheikh; he hit the jackpot with his next venture as Prem in Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyar Kiya catapulting him to dizzying heights. That film by the Rajashree films became the launching pad for the career of this eldest child of the famous writer Salim Khan to a glorious position.

In the last 31 years, Salman Khan has had a tumultuous journey with all shades of its ups and downs but currently he is perched right there at the top.

While other ventures face an uncertain future, Salman Khan, has been the box office king of Bollywood. This is proved by the fact that 13 of his movies have made it to the 100-crore club.

The ‘young’ man in his fifties who refuses to get pinned to a settled married life, has set the benchmark for others so high that in the last 8 years, every Salman Khan film has crossed 100 crore mark at the box office, 5 movies touched the 200 crore club and 3 movies are in 300 crore club.

The actor has worked in more than 80 Bollywood films so far, made special appearances in several films and sung few songs. He has launched many actors too; Katrina Kaif, Zareen Khan, Daisy Shah, Sooraj Pancholi- to name only a few.

The biggest feature of his life has been not being bogged down by controversies which have been aplenty both on the personal and professional front. The latest being his differences with a man like Sanjay Leela Bhansali with whom every star dreams of acting. The duo was scheduled to begin shooting for Inshallah starring him and Alia Bhatt in September, but creative differences have led to the postponement of the project.

In the last 31 years, Salman has become a household name due to his super-duper films including Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, Maine Pyar Kiya, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Tere Naam, Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam, Dabangg, Sajan, Maine pyaar Kiya and Wanted to name only a few.

Not that it has been always a one-way story. There is an equally long list of failures in his name such as Hello Brother, Salaam-e-Ishq, Tubelight, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Main Aur Mrs. Khanna and Kahin Pyar Na Ho Jaaye etc.

The point is that Salman making his presence felt in his hit films is remarkable given the fact that most of them have had the most glamorous and beautiful heroines of Bollywood starring opposite him such as Aishwarya, Madhuri, Katrina etc. A few of these movies were out and out heroine-oriented films. But he has won over the audiences with his cherubic and innocent smile and that peculiar naughty behaviour.

The bad publicity he has had with cases against him winch has only toughened his resolve not to get married till all the cases have been disposed of.

Yet another masterpiece of his strategy has been his image makeover as the host of the hugely popular TV reality show Big Boss.

This is one show where he does not have a ready-made script as in films. It is Salman Khan who monitors the activities of celebrities packed in the Big Boss home, judges them, scolds them, humors them and sometimes even throws them out for their crude behaviour.

As the ‘Super Boss’ of the show Salman is forced to be at his best behavior. Even as he judges the inmates of the house his own personal values are all the time being judged by people who stay awake till late in the night to watch the show.

National Herald India

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