#Female dancer in Bollywood

[readenheim]

Watching Bucchigiri?! and seeing all the genuinely well implemented references to Arabic art folklore: 🥰🥰😍😘💙❤️🩷

Watching American YouTubers react to it all calling it "Indian" and not even doing that respectfully: 💀💀💀💀💀

[nicoleangelae]

upon entering my life i noticed a difference,

for now we will have beauty and promise of things that were missing

i’ll kiss you with these eyes and entrance

now that you’ve asked to join my dance

[julymusings]

Dick Grayson x South Asian!Reader HCs

requested | reader is fem; like with Jason's hc post, I tried to keep it non-specific to any country, hope i achieved that😬

also it's barely mentioned but as a special treat: reader is trained in Indian classical dance😏😏😏

batboys x south asian!reader masterlist

He loves watching Bollywood movies, but gets especially into the music…like really into it

This man becomes OBSESSED with Shreya Goshal; you come early one night to find him singing along to both parts of the duet Manwa Laage from Happy New Year while doing the dishes (which, if you don't know, is a very high-pitched song). He's so off-key but so into it you don't have the heart to tell him that your neighbors texted you to ask if a feral cat got loose in your apartment💀

Then it escalates— he tries to learn Hrithik Roshan’s dance from Dhoom Again (which has nothing to do with the fact that you told him Hrithik Roshan was your childhood crush)

(if ur not desi, it starts at timestamp 0:38 I highly recommend watching it for full context it's incredible— if you are then I know you already know what i'm talking about LMAOO)

And since you're a dancer you learn it with him but he’s genuinely upset that it’s so easy for you but so hard for him

"I should be getting this! Do you know how bendy my body is?!"

For some reason I feel like he would love the strong female lead-type movies (probably because he’s so eldest daughter coded) so movies like Queen, Dangal, Chak De India, that’s his jam, but he loves Kal Ho Naa Ho when he needs a good cry

If you’ve ever seen those tiktoks of families who dress up their dogs and cats in traditional wear…you’re doing that with Haley 100%

I think Dick is familiar with hair oiling because of his Romani background, but doesn’t start doing it until you guys are dating because you do it regularly so he just starts joining you

OR he does do it, but…badly. with one of those over-priced chemical-filled Sephora brands, and he doesn’t even apply it correctly. The first time you see him do it you’re legitimately offended. You spend the entire afternoon teaching him the right way, first taking him to the Indian market (they’re in new jersey so you know there’s plenty💀) and collecting all the ingredients and explaining the benefit of each one, then going back to his place and showing him how to properly toast the herbs and spices and then warm the oil with them, how to massage it all throughout his scalp and find all the pressure points.

He’s sooo attentive and genuinely interested, plus he just loves how passionate you are about this

He loves pani puri (obviously, he’s dick and they’re balls WHO SAID THAT)

But seriously, you make them and he’s just throwing them back non stop

He calls you rani (queen), meri jaan (my love), pyaari (cutie I think)

Dick learns how to drape your sari for you— he knows where all the pins go, where to make the folds and where to tuck in the fabric. He loves how happy it makes you and how you twirl in the mirror when he’s done. Once your relationship gets more serious, he loves to buy you new ones until you have all different styles for every occasion

He loves when you wear payals. You wear them once for an event, and he encourages you to wear them around the house because the sound they make when you walk is just so pretty

Another reason why he LOVES watching you dance. The ghungroos you wear make it all the more mesmerizing

Given how flexible he is from his acrobat training, he’s great at yoga. Much better than you, and you often require his help to get the positions right. He doesn’t mind, though, as long as it means he gets to have his hands on you as he guides your body into the correct stance

Of course he’s learning your language so he can communicate with your relatives. That doesn’t mean it’s easy, though

Most teaching sessions end with tears and/or yelling

“WHY ARE THERE SO MANY POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS??? WHY IS THERE ONLY ONE SPECIFIC SCENARIO FOR EACH ONE????”

“I DON’T KNOW DICK THERE JUST ARE”

In the least foot fetish-y way possible, he thinks the tradition of wearing toe rings is so attractive. When you tell him that only married women wear them, he considers proposing just for that reason (I mean he already has the ring, so what’s he waiting for?)

Speaking of marriage (😏), he’s so excited for you to get his name hidden somewhere in your mehendi/henna. When you’re getting it done, he keeps trying to peek into the room to see if he can spot it until the artist gets fed up and locks him out😭

On your wedding night the first thing he does when you get a moment alone is start searching for it

You told him about the tradition of stealing the groom's shoes beforehand. You did not, however, tell him about the bargaining portion of the tradition

So when he and his siblings are "looking" for them (come on now, they're world class detectives, but they don't want to ruin the fun) and ultimately "give up" like "okay! you got me! where are they!" and your family starts talking about a 5-figure ransom to see them again...

He's going insane trying to tell them that his father is the billionaire, not him, but your relatives could not care less. And the whole time he knows exactly where they are but he doesn't want to be that person and make all your relatives hate him😭

He manages to coax them down to 4-figures

He wanted 3, but after your youngest cousin read him to filth ("Oh the trust fund nepo-baby can't spare some change? Is this the kind of husband you are? Is this how you plan to support your wife?"), he had no choice

You KNOW he’s doing a dance number at the reception. Bonus points if it's the Dhoom Again dance

And of course he wants you two to do a number together. When he tells you as much, he thinks it'll be fun and silly and a way to spend time together— he's wrong.

Like a true Indian classical dance teacher, you are a DRILL SERGEANT. He gets transported back to his old Robin-training days, except Bruce is 8 inches shorter and wears 5 pounds of bells around his ankles. It's worth it for the end result, though.

You obviously eat him UP but he does a very good job

Which number? I'm SO glad you asked........

It's Kala Chashma

ok this really got away from me but i loved writing it. as for kala chashma i just thought it was funny😭but if you have any other songs you think would fit i would LOVE to hear

[fishii-writes]

kamariya - kenyu yukimiya

paring: yukimiya x fem!reader

au: indian/bollywood + actors

cw: not proofread, intended lowercase, reader is a dancer like in that one scene in stree, yukimiya is the male lead for the "movie", yukimiya is mentioned by his first name, lyrics from the song are in Orange and italics, just yukimiya being a simp tbh

a/n: yukimiya brainrot. my indian girlies unite frfr!!! character choice based off of this moodboard a person made and. i. i had a vision. on holiday so i skipped out studying to write this (i'm cooked). Not really my best work but I wanted to post this bc I am happy to write it! hope you enjoy!! Woah fishii double posts writing 🙀

word count: 1576

best paired with: kamariya from stree <3

“practice run,” the director calls out, gesturing for all main actors and supporting cast to join him beside the camera station. the main leads, the main couple, are no where to be found. well, it’s not a big deal, since it’s just a scene with a song and dancing.

you’re a side character, a dancer, but the main dancer of the group. of course, the female lead gets introduced at this point in the film, but all eyes are on you for a good part of this scene. on you, your body, your movements and face. so naturally, you’re nervous, to say the very least.

“hmm, seems that Kenyu isn’t here yet. well, then, [name]. you can practice once more, if you’d like. might be a good idea to practice in front of a small audience, since you seemed shy when i last checked.” the director points towards a campfire setup, where the following scenes were meant to be recorded. you nod, following the others to the area where they each took their seats.

lucky for you, the other actors, both side and supporting roles, are kind. they hype you up, telling you to take your time as you both emotionally and physically prepare to dance. its not like you can just start moving your hips to the beat of the music. besides, it hasn’t even started playing yet.

you turn so that your back is to the small audience, as they sit in a semi-circle formation. you flex your hands a couple of times, hopping up and down to get yourself ready. one breath in. one breath out.

it really is as easy as just moving your hips. what’s the worst that can happen? losing confidence isn’t an issue, you’ve got a little hype squad.

one last breath in, the tip of your toes just barely touch the floor. you’re barefoot, to maintain your balance. you push yourself up from the floor, one foot a bit higher than the other to get into the “flow”.

you want to dance, you really do. but its too quiet. too awkward. eyes are to focused on you. you’re the main attraction, yeah, but… something has to lure the audience’s eyes in. in a seductive way? not too sure about that. maybe, that wouldn’t be so bad, would it?

lost in thought, the start of the song being sung by one of your back up dancers snaps you out of your trance.

“o seeli peeli pa ke o balam, tod de bharam. chhod de ghabrana.”

there you go. slowly but surely, you feel your shoulders loosen and your stress melt away. or maybe you’re just too focused to notice the others started clapping along and singing the parts they know.

unconsciously, you hum the tune to the song as your arms comfortably stretch above your head, slowly slithering down your torso as your hips take turns gently jerking up on either side. while it started off a little bit still, your movements became elegant just as fast as they became comfortable and natural for you to perform. the blouse you were wearing was somewhat revealing, but it makes sense for a scene like this.

“hmmm~”

your skirt, the longer piece of your lightweight lehenga, flows freely at your ankles. its red colour contrasts the soft blue lights that bounce off of the sequences on your outfit, off of the others’ faces and gracing your gorgeous face with a blue tint.

“dil ke saare button khol de, khul ke bol de,”

you expect your voice to come out a little bit squeaky, but to your surprise, it comes out just as intended. you spin around, slightly lifting the skirt of your lehenga as you move forward. you let the light fabric drop back to your ankles, turning the audience’s attention back to you. your wrists flick in various positions, with your shoulders flexing at different angles.

“bata de tera aaj hai plan kya?”

just as you’re about to invite your back up dancers to practice with you, the actual song plays. it’s a bit annoying, but what better opportunity to practice timing? you move your hips to the beat of the song, the words almost wrapping around your wrists and guiding them to smoothen your movements, from your back to the very tips of your fingers.

“aaj bijli bhi girwani hai, fire bhi lagwaani hai-”

your breath is comfortably held in your throat for a moment, trying to correctly perform a certain move when you hear an exhale behind you.

“jo tu aa ke baby hamre saath ma…”

you brush it off, exhaling as your arms slither down your torso once more. wait. exhale? behind you?

“aa, aa, aa, aa ke…”

you can’t turn around. it’s obviously someone from the audience, but you can’t help feeling a bit nervous as someone is quite literally over your shoulder. well, whatever, you can do this.

“kamariya…”

you finally turn around, expecting to be met with one of your back up dancers. but…

but?

“hila de hilla de, hila de hilla de-”

you pause, half on your tippy-toes and leaning backwards a bit.

“hila de hilla de,”

the person now in front of you leans in, just barely whispering.

“najariya…”

and god you can’t deny that there’s a good reason he’s been casted for the male lead. you can feel his breath lightly fanning over your neck, the tip of his nose just a slip up away from touching you.

your eyes flicker to the director, and he quietly points to the camera. its on. you either have to start dancing as naturally as possible again, or retake the whole scene. with the main lead watching. you take your chance, pulling yourself to stand up straight by tugging the man’s tie. your loop it around your hand once, a somewhat playful yet hesitant smirk on your lips.

“mila de milla de, mila de milla de-”

and he seems to have gotten the gist of how you want things to go. the other actors keep singing, some whistling and others clapping to the beat of the song to set the scene that you’re tonight’s main attraction.

“mila de milla de,”

he pulls you in by the waist, one hand intertwined with yours above your head, spinning you around. in an almost comical manner, one hand rests on your lower back as he leans you down.

“kamariya…”

so this is Kenyu Yukimiya. the Kenyu Yukimiya.

this is the closest you’ve been to the male lead. and oh boy, do you wish you were the female lead for such a movie. well, this is your moment. the “audience” whistles again, while Kenyu’s supporting actor, someone who is meant to be his best friend in the cast, drags him to sit back down.

your back up dancers spread out a bit more, and the camera stops. for a moment, anyways. the director calls out for everyone to stay in their positions, as the camera crew quickly moves the camera to be directed on you. well, here goes nothing. the scene right before the female lead will be introduced, you’ve got to make your mark and show the world you talent. the camera turns back on, and the “audience” starts singing again. they start of quiet, slowly growing louder as you regain your confidence.

“hila de hilla de,”

one flick of your wrist above your head,

“hila de hilla de,”

and a slither of your arm down your waist from your other arm.

“hila de hilla de-”

and you know his eyes are on you. they follow each of your movements, almost sparkling as bright as the blue lights reflecting off of the sequences on your lehenga. but why?

“najariya…”

you hear him just barely say under his breath, over the loud music and even louder singing.

“mila de milla de,”

what’s so fascinating about your dancing that he forgets his very queue for the next scene where the female lead is introduced? hah, loser.

“mila de milla de,”

you can’t deny that you slightly slow down your movements, just to watch the way his eyes follow your hips. the way they slowly meet your eyes, a crooked smile on his gorgeous face as he fights the urge to join you to dance once more. one chance, one chance he wants with you!

“mila de milla de,”

well, fuck it. off script? barely even following the plot of this movie, at this point. he stands back up, taking your hand and spinning you around. you’re a bit surprised, you didn’t actually expect him to give into his urges and dance with you. but hey, you’re not complaining.

“ho.. haye re mera dil le le!”

he sings between his laughs, leaning in close enough for you to be able to push his glasses up the bridge of his nose with your free hand. you’re tempted to do that, just to get him flustered. you would’ve done something to get him embarrassed if the director didn’t yell out “cut!” right when the sparks were erupting between you two.

“take five minutes, then from the top!” the director calls out, letting you leave to freshen up. but Kenyu stays in place, he’s still smitten by the way you move.

“najariya…” you hear him mutter under his breath, not in a musical manner. out of genuine desire for you to stay.

maybe another time, since you’re sure his eyes are on you.

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[famousinuniverse]

Dances of India

Dance is an ancient and celebrated cultural tradition in India. Folk dances abound all across the country, and huge crowds of people can be found dancing at festivals and weddings. Dance and song features heavily in Indian cinema (so-called “Bollywood” films), too. But where does Indian dance draw its roots from? Here are six of the most important classical dance forms of India.

Classical Dances of India

Odissi

Dancer performing Indian classical odissi dance.

Odissi is indigenous to Orissa in eastern India. It is predominantly a dance for women, with postures that replicate those found in temple sculptures. Based on archaeological findings, odissi is belived to be the oldest of the surviving Indian classical dances. Odissi is a very complex and expressive dance, with over fifty mudras (symbolic hand gestures) commonly used.

Kuchipudi

Kuchipudi performance.

Unlike the other styles mentioned, kuchipudi requires talent in both dancing and singing. This dance, from the state of Andhra Pradesh in southeastern India, is highly ritualized, with a formalized song-and-dance introduction, sprinkling of holy water, and burning of incense, along with invocations of goddesses. Traditionally the dance was performed by men, even the female roles, although now it is predominantly performed by women.

Manipuri

Manipuri-style performance of Indian classical dance.

Manipuri comes from Manipur in northeastern India. It has its roots in that state’s folk traditions and rituals, and often depicts scenes from the life of the god Krishna. Unlike some of the other, more rhythmic dances, Manipuri is characterized by smooth and graceful movements. Female roles are especially fluid in the arms and hands, while male roles tend to have more forceful movements. The dance may be accompanied by narrative chanting and choral singing.

Kathak

Kathak school dancer, in Mughal costume, performing Indian classical dance.

A dance of northern India, Kathak is often a dance of love. It is performed by both men and women. The movements include intricate footwork accented by bells worn around the ankles and stylized gestures adapted from normal body language. It was originated by Kathakas, professional storytellers who used a mixture of dance, song, and drama. Like other Indian dances it began as a temple dance, but soon moved into the courts of ruling houses.

Kathakali

Kathakali dance

Kathakali comes from southwestern India, around the state of Kerala. Like bharatanatyam, kathakali is a religious dance. It draws inspiration from the Ramayana and stories from Shaiva traditions. Kathakali is traditionally performed by boys and men, even for female roles. The costumes and makeup are especially elaborate, with faces made to look like painted masks and enormous headdresses.

Bharatanatyam

Bharatanatyam performance

Bharatanatyam is a dance of Tamil Nadu in southern India. It traces its origins back to the Natyashastra, an ancient treatise on theatre written by the mythic priest Bharata. Originally a temple dance for women, bharatanatyam often is used to express Hindu religious stories and devotions. It was not commonly seen on the public stage until the 20th century. The dance movements are characterized by bent legs, while feet keep rhythm. Hands may be used in a series of mudras, or symbolic hand gestures, to tell a story.

6 Classical Dances of India | Britannica

[ramayantika]

as a dancer yourself, how do you think the stigma against male dancers which makes them labelled "gay" and female dancers which makes them labelled "prostitutes", can be dispersed?

This is something which even I think of and to be honest I do not have a good definite answer.

But, firstly, people need to be educated on the cultural history. History books mention about wars, dynasties and politics. There are very vague and meagre mentions of india's cultural history especially of the performing arts.

When I see the young masses talking about hindu culture and worship, the same barely know how many classical dance forms are there in India.

Exposure of the general audience to indian music and dance shows will actually help. I believe that the new gen dancers and some veteran dancers too have actually begun conversations about the history of dance, especially about female performers and their role in shaping the performing arts of india. Those need to be popularized especially through social media, because our generation uses a lot of it, so why not support viewership of the classical dance forms? That way even male classical dancers can be seen by non dancer males.

We have watched DID and other dance reality shows. Not everybody has enrolled in a dance class (neither western nor indian) but somehow we still accept western dance forms easily especially by males but sadly there isn't enough recognition for male classical artists. People talk about bharatiya sanskriti and sabhyata, will talk (and romanticize) wearing outfits from the vedic period, but will swiftly call the male dancer slurs even though he is portraying shiva and parvati.

When dance and music forms an integral part of indian culture, it is disappointing to see the general indian society be alienated from it. They are aware of it only through Bollywood which now does a shit job at portraying indian dance forms (folk dance is rarely seen. Folk is well another topic)

A good starting point would be to first read about it or watch classical dance shows and productions. Many of them are available on YouTube for free.

No one's asking to start learning dance and music, but if you can appreciate contestants on other dance reality shows with no knowledge of hip-hop, contemporary dance etc , then certainly you can also begin with indian dances.

I also need to add that good changes are happening. They are slow, but I am seeing appreciation for male dancers too. The stigma exists but the essential conversation about gender roles and art is taking place. It will take time, but it is happening.

As for female dancers well.... I do wonder when will the sexualization of the dancing body stop. Sensuality has been celebrated in India from a very long time, and there is a thin line between sensuality and vulgarity. Sadly, we as a society see sensuality as something impure.

A woman who is free and in control of her sexuality and sensuality must be tamed, turned demure and controlled. That is the general view. She is attractive, desirable but then when won/conquered/possessed must be tamed. The dancer too I think is seen as the same.

Stigma and stereotypes never completely break. But like I said previously, dialogue and debate is needed. Conversations need to happen. Female dancers too need to speak up and be vocal about it, about our history of women performers, because all of this exists due to them.

This was a long answer and I don't really have a definite solution(s) but I hope I could provide a few insights.

Also thanks for the question, I was writing in my journal about my dancing experience and the male gaze, I kinda vented it a little here too.

[girlactionfigure]

The Jewish Bollywood Star: Esther Abraham

She was India's first female film producer

Esther Abraham was a Jewish Bollywood superstar and the first female film producer in India. She was a proud observant Jew even while shaping modern Indian culture.

Esther was born in Calcutta in 1916 to an Orthodox Jewish family. The Abrahams were Baghdadi Jews who had emigrated from Iraq in the 19th century. In school Esther excelled academically and athletically. She was a talented hockey player with a roomful of trophies. Esther was also an artist who attended Cambridge University after high school and majored in art.

After university, Esther became a kindergarten teacher at a Jewish school in Calcutta, but she yearned to be a performer. Her first job in the entertainment industry was as a dancer for a silent movie theater. Esther’s job was to entertain the audience during a pause in the film while the reel were changed.

Many members of Esther’s family were talented musicians and performers. She went to visit an actress cousin in Bombay who was appearing in a theater production. The director noticed tall, beautiful Esther and gave her a screen test.

Esther did so well on the test that she soon appeared in her first movie, Bhikaran, in 1936. Around this time she was given the screen name Pramila. Audiences fell in love with Pramila and she quickly became one of the most famous actresses in India. She also worked as a model and appeared on many magazine covers. In 1947, at age 31, Esther won the first Miss India contest – while pregnant with her fifth child.

At that time in India, the movie industry was controlled by a handful of extremely wealthy producers who exploited their actors and crew members and paid them only a measly salary. Esther Abraham decided to change that. She defied the studio system by becoming the first female producer of Bollywood feature films. Esther formed her own production company, Silver Productions, and produced sixteen feature films. She treated her cast and crew with respect and paid them well.

Esther starred in 30 films. In addition to being an actress and producer, she did her own stunts and worked as a stunt double for other performers. Esther also designed her own costumes and jewelry for every production.

Famous for her enchantingly beautiful eyes, audiences didn’t know that her eyesight was very poor and she did dance moves by counting the steps. Audiences also were likely unaware that she was Jewish – and probably wouldn’t have cared. Unlike so many countries with Jewish communities, India has no history of antisemitism.

Esther’s daughter Naqi Jahan was crowned Miss India in 1967, and they are the only mother and daughter who both won the title. Her son Haidar Ali is a successful Indian actor and screenwriter. Haidar described his mother: “A woman who was gifted by God with internal power and strength… she magnetized power…. One the home front she kept us together [clenching his fist] like this.”

Esther Abraham appeared in her last film in 2005, at age 90, playing a grandmother in the movie Thaang. She died a few months after its release. Until the end of her long life, Esther remained a practicing Jew. Her funeral was at the Maghen David synagogue, and her son Maurice read Psalms in Hebrew. Esther was buried in the Jewish cemetery in Mumbai.

For entertaining audiences for seventy years, and for being the first female film producer in India, we honor Esther Abraham, aka Pramila, as this week’s Thursday Hero.

[mirambles]

Teri Meri Kahaniyaan: Ek Sau Teeswan (Review)

Ek Sau Teeswan is the last story in the 3 film anthology Teri Meri Kahaniyaan.

Let me be honest upfront, if not for this film being Wahaj Ali’s debut film, I would not have headed to the theatres in the first week of its release to watch it on the big screen. Before I dive into the details of the third story, a quick word on the first two stories in this anthology.

The first film Jin Mahal is a horror comedy with an underlying commentary on class and social strata that exists within all countries. The entire homeless family from the grandmom, to the parents and kids are wonderful to watch! They play their parts so well, especially Gul E Rana who plays the blind grandmom is an utter riot. Much much fun.

Skip the second story Pasoori (I couldn’t cause I watched it in the theatre) - it’s such a bad copy of a Bollywood film. The leads are not only terrible dancers, but they are also bad actors. I have seen both in different PTV dramas and was disappointed how bad Ramsha was here. I had no expectations from Shereyar (Osama of Zindagi Gulzar Hai) and I have no clue how he is getting any main lead roles. Can’t emote to save his life. Where is the fast forward button when you need it!

Now the winner of this film - the third story Ek Sau Teeswan (123rd). I’m not wrong to say that it is the biggest reason for the success of this film. Mehwish Hayat as Sadaf and Wahaj Ali as Asad star in this short tale of strangers on a train.

Two people meet on a train journey - a game of flirtations ensues , and co-passengers on the train join the audience to play the ‘will they , won’t they’ game.

The movie is Sadaf’s story, of her loyalty to her marriage despite the betrayal from her husband. Asad is clearly smitten by Sadaf’s beauty and makes no qualms about it. But he is carrying his own baggage of his marriage falling apart. In the next 30 mins through their conversations, we learn everything we have to about Sadaf and nothing about Asad. This is where the biggest flaw of the story is - it could have been more balanced giving us the male and female perspective on marriage.

But like I said, this story is about Sadaf, about a woman’s perspective. No woman today is going to like the narrative that Sadaf is working with when it comes to her marriage. I definitely didn’t, because adultery is an absolute deal breaker for me. It’s no go, cannot be forgiven. There is even a hint of abuse at the hands of the husband and that’s worse. So I couldn’t root for Sadaf for the choices she makes or sympathise with her. Mehwish though, reminded me so much of Chitragandha Singh and she is really delightful to watch. I get the writer was probably trying to say loyalty trumps love for women, but the way it was shown from Sadaf’s story was not palatable.

Now let’s go to the main reason I went for the movie - to watch Wahaj essay Asad for a total screen time of less than 30mins of this 40mins film. Like I said earlier we get to know very little about Asad. Asad tries to initiate the conversation but the rest of the journey is only about him reacting to Sadaf’s views and opinions. Through her story it is implied that he reassess his marriage and his feelings. I would love to dissect that last line he delivers and his expressions, but that would be a major spoiler for those who haven’t watched the movie.

Wahaj as Asad is charming as hell the moment he enters the screen, he is made for the big screen because you can’t take your eyes off him. Minimal dialogues , maximum expressions. How powerful are his eyes, mesmerising and captivating. They are speaking all the time - the infatuation, the realisation, the disappointment, the love, the apology. Wahaj needs no words, no dialogues. It’s like the writer and director narrated the character to him - said you don’t have many dialogues, now show me what you can do! Wahaj aced the assignment.

I need to see Wahaj in a full fledged slow burn, angsty , healthy romance. I have said so many times, he is born to romance on screen. He is not perfect as an all round actor, but he has perfected the romance genre, the look of love, the heart melting confessions, even if it’s only one line in this entire film. He woos you, he charms you, the moment he looks at you. I wish Pakistani drama and film industry does justice to his talents - he needs more powerful scripts and strong characters to show the world what he is truly capable of.

Mehwish Hayat is an accomplished name in the industry, while Wahaj is making his debut in this film - but he matches her effortlessly in terms of acting and screen presence! It’s not my favourite pairing of his, but he can create chemistry with anyone!

In summary, Ek Sau Teeswan is Sadaf’s story, any other actor playing Asad could have been a side character; but Wahaj as Asad tiptoes gently in the story and ends up stealing the limelight with that last line delivery and look! A star in the making - choose the right scripts Wahaj and we are seated to watch you soar!

Verdict : Teri Meri Kahaniyaan is not a blow your mind, must watch film. It’s good in parts and has many flaws. If you are a Wahaj Ali fan like me , definitely go watch him on the big screen if the film is running in a theatre near you. If not, wait for it to release on OTT and do watch him essay the gentle, soft spoken, charming Asad. Until you wait, listen to this wonderful track in Shuja Haider’s voice - a song about unsaid, unspoken, unexpressed, unrequited love.

[heaven-is-in-your-arms-series]

A lovely performance to one of my all time favourite Bollywood songs.

Mere Dholna from Bhool Bhulaiyaa

In the film, this is a dream sequence depicting two court dancers who are in a forbidden romance.

The King, who is obsessed with the female dancer, discovers the romance and punishes the lovers.

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BOLLYWOOD’S TOP 108 FEMALE DANCERS OF ALL TIME (@INDIES) !

1.       .Helen

2.       .Ragini

3.       .Padmini

4.       .Mumtaz

5.       .Reena Roy

6.       .Jaya Prada

7.       .Rajni Bala

8.       .Madhuri Dixit

9.       .Aishwarya Rai bachchan

10.   .Meenakshi Sheshadri

11.   .Shraddha Kapoor

12.   .Hema Malini

13.   .Vyjyanthimala

14.   .Saira Banu

15.   .Meena Kumari

16.   .Waheeda Rehman

17.   .Geeta Bali

18.   .Zeenat Aman

19.   .Sandhya

20.   .Sridevi

21.   .Asha Parekh

22.   .Anita Guha

23.   .Kumkum

24.   .Sadhana

25.   .Nanda

26.   .Faryal

27.   .Madhubala

28.   .Shyama

29.   .Saroja Devi B.

30.   .Nishi

31.   .Nalini Jaywant

32.   .Mala Sinha

33.   .Bina Rai

34.   .Minoo Mumtaz

35.   .Laxmi Chhaya

36.   .Shahzadi

37.   .Anita Raj

38.   .Kimi Katkar

39.   .Kaajal Kiran

40.   .Rekha

41.   .Kanan Kaushal

42.   .Nutan

43.   .Leena Chandavarkar

44.   .Rati Agnihotri

45.   .Tanuja

46.   .Nadira

47.   .Bindiya Goswami

48.   .Bindu

49.   .Padma Khanna

50.   .Divya Bharti

51.   .Jamuna

52.   .Aruna Irani

53.   .Jayshree Talpade

54.   .Heera Rajgopal

55.   .Zeb Rehman

56.   .Meena Talpade

57.   .Parveen Babi

58.   .Kim

59.   .Asha Sachdev

60.   .Raakhee

61.   .Ameeta

62.   .Naaz

63.   .Tina Munim

64.   .Neelam

65.   .Farha

66.   .Simran

67.   .Cuckoo

68.   .Gitanjali

69.   .Jeevan Kala

70.   .Nalini Chonkar

71.   .Naazima

72.   .Jayshree Gadkar

73. .Sadhona Bose

74. .Meena Shorey

75. .Jamuna (Lady Tarzan)

76. .Nagma

77. .Meera Madhuri (Maan Maryada)

78. .Vandana Rane (Maan Maryada)

79. .Barkha (Rakhi aur Rifle)

80. .Alka Noopur

81. .Sitara Devi

82. .Prema Narayan

83. .Sudha Chopra

84. .Leena Das (Haqeeqat 1985)

85. .Anjali Jathar

86. .Padmini Kapila

87. .Seema Biswas

88. .Neelam (Mahal 1949)

89. .Nimmi

90. .Kammo

91. .Prabha Sharma

92. .Kamala Lakshman

93. .Roshan Kumari

94. .Surinder Kaur

95. .Madhu Malini

96. .Rupini

97. .Rajshree

98. .Jyothi Laxmi

99. .Preeti Sapru

100. .Sudha Chandran

101. .Rani (Cobra Girl 1963)

102. .Kathana (Shikari 1963)

103. Aruna (Daag 1973)

104. Sheela Vaz

105. .Sheela Naik

106. .Leela Pandey

107. .Indira (Dil Deke Dekho)

108. Debashree Roy .

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Nora Fatehi wins Best Female Dancer award Nora Fatehi has been cast in a new Bollywood film alongside Vicky Kaushal. The actress has been turning heads with her stunning performances and dance moves, making her one of the most sought-after stars in the industry. Fans are eagerly awaiting this new on-screen pairing. Read the full article

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Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Singers in the World 2024

Everyone enjoys listening to music, so we chose the Top Ten Most Beautiful Female Singers in the World. There are many beautiful singers around the globe. They are attractive, famous for their voices, and well-known worldwide.

Let’s take a look at our list of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Singers in the world in 2024.

10. Avril Lavigne

Date of birth – September 27, 1984

Nationality – Canadian, French

Birthplace – Belleville, Ontario, Canada

Year Active – 1999–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter, Actress

Avril Ramona Lavigne is a beautiful Canadian singer and Songwriter. By the age of 15, she shared the stage with Shania Twain, and by 16, she had signed a two-album recording contract with Arista Records worth more than $2 million.

Avril has been nominated eight times for the Grammy Awards. She can play piano, drums, and Guitar, her second album “Under My Skin” sold 10 million copies worldwide, also her song “Alice” was nominated for the best song at the Oscars.

9. Shirley Setia

Date of birth – July 2, 1995

Nationality – Indian

Birthplace – Daman, India

Year Active – 2012–present

Occupation – Singer, YouTuber, Actress

Shirley Setia is a beautiful and talented singer and actress who was born in Daman, India, and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. She is known for her work in the Indian film and music industry. She is a national crush of India, and her videos and photos go viral on social media. She is one of the most beautiful Indian female singers.

Shirley made her film debut with Maska which was released on Netflix on 27 March 2020 and will be making her Bollywood film debut with Nikamma. She is the 9th most beautiful female singer in the world in 2024.

8. Billie Eilish

Date of birth – December 18, 2001

Nationality – American

Birthplace – Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Year Active – 2015–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter

Billie Eilish full name Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O’Connell, Billie who first gained recognition in 2015 for the song “Ocean Eyes” and became, in 2020, the youngest person ever to win a Grammy for album of the year. She is best known for her successful debut single, Ocean Eyes. Billie performed the song and released it online, it became a massive success. She won several awards at a young age.

Billie released her debut EP, Don’t Smile at Me, in August 2017. She grew up listening to the music of The Beatles and ‘Avril Lavigne’. She is the 8th most beautiful female singer in the world in 2024.

7. Shakira

Date of birth – February 2, 1977

Nationality – Colombian

Birthplace – Barranquilla, Colombia

Year Active – 1990–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actress, Philanthropist

Shakira’s full name is Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll, she is a popular Colombian musician who accomplished success in both Spanish- and English-speaking markets and by the early 2000s was one of the most successful Latin American recording artists.

Shakira can speak Spanish, English and Portuguese language fluently, Shakira is a dog lover, she has three dogs named Coquito, Chan, and, Gordita.

Shakira has won two Grammy Awards, 26 mixed Latin-American Grammy Awards, and five MTV Music awards. Shakira’s most famous song in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Official song “Waka Waka” crossed over a billion views on YouTube and is still one of the most popular and viewed videos.

6. Katy Perry

Date of birth – October 25, 1984

Nationality – American

Birthplace – Santa Barbara, California, U.S.

Year Active – 2001–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Television judge

Katy Perry is one of the most followed female celebrities on Twitter. Katy Perry is a Famous American Singer who started her career at a very young age. Katy started her music career in 2001. She is known for her modern and campy music style in the Hollywood Music Industry. She has therefore been referred to by Vogue as the “Queen of Camp”. She gained fame for a string of anthemic and often sexually suggestive hit lyrics, as well as a playfully cartoonish sense of style.

Katy is the most sexiest and attractive female singer in the Music industry. She has achieved many Awards, Her debut album Katy Hudson was released in 2001. Katy is 6th in our list of Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Singers in the world 2024.

5. Dua Lipa

Date of birth – August 22, 1995

Nationality – Albanian, British

Birthplace – London, England

Year Active – 2014–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter, Model, Fashion designer, Actress

Dua Lipa is an English singer; Dua is the sexiest & hottest singer in the world in 2023.

After working as an English model, she signed with Warner Bros. Records in 2014 and released her eponymous debut album in 2017, also she won the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act in 2018.

Dua and Calvin Harris’s song “One Kiss” became the longest-running number-one single for a female artist in 2018 and also she got the Brit Award for Song of the Year in 2019.

4. Ariana Grande

Date of birth – June 26, 1993

Nationality – American

Birthplace – Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.

Year Active – 2008–present

Occupation – Singer, Songwriter, Actress

Ariana Grande after Kylie Jenner is the 2nd female celebrity most followed on Instagram. Her voice is magical, everyone fan of her voice.

Ariana is also the most popular and beautiful singer in the world, she has received various awards including Two Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, one Brit award, three American Music Awards, nine MTV Video Music Awards, and 27 Guinness World Records.

Ariana started her music career at age 15 in the 2008 Broadway musical 13. Ariana got to fame for playing Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and Sam & Cat (2013–2014).

3. Taylor Swift

Date of birth – December 13, 1989

Nationality – American

Birthplace – West Reading, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Year Active – 2004–present

Occupation – Singer-songwriter, Record producer, Actress, Director, Businesswoman

Taylor Swift’s full name is Taylor Alison Swift, everyone knows Taylor Swift because she famous within a few years. Taylor is recognized worldwide; she is one of the most beautiful and famous singers of that time. She has an attractive face and figure that’s why she is the 3rd in our list top 10 most beautiful female singers in the world. Also, she was declared one of the hottest, most attractive, and most beautiful American singers women, and that’s why she leading today’s number third spot in the list of most beautiful singers in the world right now.

Taylor started her singing career at the early age of 14, and after that, she was signed as the youngest singer by Sony Music publishing house. Her powerful and fluent voice is just amazing; people love her albums very much, she made a place in everyone’s heart, and everyone became a fan of his voice. She is the 3rd sexiest & hottest singer in the world in 2024.

2. Selena Gomez

Date of birth – July 22, 1992

Nationality – American

Birthplace – Grand Prairie, Texas, U.S.

Year Active – 2002–present

Occupation – Singer-songwriter, Actress, Producer

Selena Gomez is an American singer; her full name is Selena Marie Gomez. Selena is one of the youngest, hottest, and most beautiful singers in the world at present. Selena started her acting career on the children’s television series Barney & Friends (2002–2004).

In her teenage years, she rose to prominence for her lead role as Alex Russo in the Disney Channel television series Wizards of Waverly Place (2007–2012). Her 8 songs are listed on the list of Billboard Hot 100; this is the biggest achievement for her.

Selena is currently one of the most popular and 1st most beautiful female singers who carry lots of fan followers from all around the world. Selena is 2nd in our list of Most Beautiful and hottest Female Singers in the world in 2024.

1. Kim Ji-soo

Date of birth – January 3, 1995

Nationality – Korean

Birthplace – Gunpo, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Year Active – 2016–present

Occupation – Singer, Actress

Kim Ji-soo is one of the most beautiful and popular Korean singers in the world. As a child, she played basketball and attended taekwondo classes. She was also a fan of TVXQ as a child. Jisoo has a huge young fan base in the world, she is very popular around the world. And also she was also the most beautiful Kpop idol in 2023

Jisoo debuted as one of the four members of Blackpink on August 8, 2016, alongside Lisa, Jennie, and, Rosé with the release of their single album Square One. Jisoo is the oldest member of Blackpink. She also appeared in a lead role in the drama of “Snowdrop” in 2021. Jisoo is 1st in our list of Top 10 Most Beautiful Female Singers in the World 2024 list.

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 Top Choreographers in Mumbai: Crafting Magic Through Dance

Mumbai, the city of dreams, has long been a hub for creativity, culture, and performing arts. As the epicenter of Bollywood, it’s no surprise that the city is home to some of the finest choreographers in the country. These artists bring dance sequences to life, blending innovation, tradition, and emotion to create unforgettable performances. Whether for films, weddings, or live events, these top choreographers in Mumbai are redefining the art of dance.

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 1. Shiamak Davar

A trailblazer in the Indian dance scene, Shiamak Davar revolutionized Bollywood choreography with his infusion of contemporary and jazz. His iconic style bridges the gap between traditional Indian dance forms and Western techniques, bringing a fresh, modern approach to Bollywood. He also runs one of the largest and most successful dance academies in India.

Specialty: Contemporary, Jazz, Bollywood Fusion  

Notable Work: Dil To Pagal Hai, Dhoom 2, Taal

 2. Ganesh Acharya

Known for his larger-than-life dance sequences, Ganesh Acharya brings an infectious energy to his choreography. He has worked on some of Bollywood’s biggest hit numbers, fusing Indian classical dance with contemporary Bollywood moves. Ganesh has won multiple National Film Awards and remains a go-to name for high-octane dance routines.

Specialty: Bollywood Dance, Classical  

Notable Work: Chikni Chameli, Mastani, Bajirao Mastani

 3. Remo D'Souza

Remo D’Souza has carved a niche for himself as one of India’s most versatile choreographers. His innovative choreography and ability to work across genres make him a favorite in Bollywood. Remo’s work extends beyond films, as he’s also a renowned judge on popular dance reality shows.

Specialty: Hip-hop, Bollywood, Contemporary  

Notable Work: ABCD, Race 3, Bajirao Mastani

 4. Vaibhavi Merchant

One of Bollywood’s leading female choreographers, Vaibhavi Merchant’s flair for creating spectacular dance routines has made her a household name. Her ability to handle large-scale, glamorous dance numbers while keeping the audience engaged sets her apart from the rest. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Specialty: Bollywood, Lavani, Fusion  

Notable Work: Dhoom, Kajra Re, Devdas

 5. Terence Lewis

A master of contemporary dance, Terence Lewis is one of the most respected choreographers in India. His understanding of modern dance techniques and his work on international musicals have brought him recognition far beyond Bollywood. Terence’s choreography is both emotionally charged and technically sound.

Specialty: Contemporary, Ballet, Modern Dance  

Notable Work: Lagaan, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Dance India Dance

 6. Bosco-Caesar

Bosco Martis and Caesar Gonsalves, the famous choreographer duo, have redefined Bollywood choreography with their youthful and vibrant style. Their innovative and energetic routines appeal to a younger audience, making them one of the most sought-after choreographers for music videos and films alike.

Specialty: Bollywood, Hip-Hop, Street Dance  

Notable Work: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bang Bang

 7. Geeta Kapoor

Geeta Kapoor, fondly known as Geeta Maa, has worked her way up from being a background dancer to becoming one of Bollywood’s top choreographers. Her powerful dance sequences and attention to detail have made her a favorite among filmmakers. She has also been a mentor on popular dance reality shows, inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Specialty: Bollywood, Semi-Classical  

Notable Work: Fiza, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

 8. Ahmed Khan

Known for his fast-paced and energetic choreography, Ahmed Khan has delivered some of Bollywood’s most popular dance numbers. His ability to create dance routines that resonate with the masses has made him one of the most consistent and reliable choreographers in the industry.

Specialty: Bollywood, Freestyle  

Notable Work: Kick, Baaghi 2, Wanted

 Why Hire a Choreographer in Mumbai?

Choreographers in Mumbai are not just about creating dance routines; they are storytellers who use movement as a medium to convey emotions and narratives. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or film project, the expertise of a professional choreographer can elevate the performance and leave a lasting impression.

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 Top Choreographers in Mumbai: Crafting Magic Through Dance

Mumbai, the city of dreams, has long been a hub for creativity, culture, and performing arts. As the epicenter of Bollywood, it’s no surprise that the city is home to some of the finest choreographers in the country. These artists bring dance sequences to life, blending innovation, tradition, and emotion to create unforgettable performances. Whether for films, weddings, or live events, these top choreographers in Mumbai are redefining the art of dance.

Click  Here  For  More  Details:https://www.oppvenuz.com/vendors/choreographer/?city=mumbai

 1. Shiamak Davar

A trailblazer in the Indian dance scene, Shiamak Davar revolutionized Bollywood choreography with his infusion of contemporary and jazz. His iconic style bridges the gap between traditional Indian dance forms and Western techniques, bringing a fresh, modern approach to Bollywood. He also runs one of the largest and most successful dance academies in India.

Specialty: Contemporary, Jazz, Bollywood Fusion  

Notable Work: Dil To Pagal Hai, Dhoom 2, Taal

 2. Ganesh Acharya

Known for his larger-than-life dance sequences, Ganesh Acharya brings an infectious energy to his choreography. He has worked on some of Bollywood’s biggest hit numbers, fusing Indian classical dance with contemporary Bollywood moves. Ganesh has won multiple National Film Awards and remains a go-to name for high-octane dance routines.

Specialty: Bollywood Dance, Classical  

Notable Work: Chikni Chameli, Mastani, Bajirao Mastani

 3. Remo D'Souza

Remo D’Souza has carved a niche for himself as one of India’s most versatile choreographers. His innovative choreography and ability to work across genres make him a favorite in Bollywood. Remo’s work extends beyond films, as he’s also a renowned judge on popular dance reality shows.

Specialty: Hip-hop, Bollywood, Contemporary  

Notable Work: ABCD, Race 3, Bajirao Mastani

 4. Vaibhavi Merchant

One of Bollywood’s leading female choreographers, Vaibhavi Merchant’s flair for creating spectacular dance routines has made her a household name. Her ability to handle large-scale, glamorous dance numbers while keeping the audience engaged sets her apart from the rest. She has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry.

Specialty: Bollywood, Lavani, Fusion  

Notable Work: Dhoom, Kajra Re, Devdas

 5. Terence Lewis

A master of contemporary dance, Terence Lewis is one of the most respected choreographers in India. His understanding of modern dance techniques and his work on international musicals have brought him recognition far beyond Bollywood. Terence’s choreography is both emotionally charged and technically sound.

Specialty: Contemporary, Ballet, Modern Dance  

Notable Work: Lagaan, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Dance India Dance

 6. Bosco-Caesar

Bosco Martis and Caesar Gonsalves, the famous choreographer duo, have redefined Bollywood choreography with their youthful and vibrant style. Their innovative and energetic routines appeal to a younger audience, making them one of the most sought-after choreographers for music videos and films alike.

Specialty: Bollywood, Hip-Hop, Street Dance  

Notable Work: Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bang Bang

 7. Geeta Kapoor

Geeta Kapoor, fondly known as Geeta Maa, has worked her way up from being a background dancer to becoming one of Bollywood’s top choreographers. Her powerful dance sequences and attention to detail have made her a favorite among filmmakers. She has also been a mentor on popular dance reality shows, inspiring the next generation of dancers.

Specialty: Bollywood, Semi-Classical  

Notable Work: Fiza, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa

 8. Ahmed Khan

Known for his fast-paced and energetic choreography, Ahmed Khan has delivered some of Bollywood’s most popular dance numbers. His ability to create dance routines that resonate with the masses has made him one of the most consistent and reliable choreographers in the industry.

Specialty: Bollywood, Freestyle  

Notable Work: Kick, Baaghi 2, Wanted

 Why Hire a Choreographer in Mumbai?

Choreographers in Mumbai are not just about creating dance routines; they are storytellers who use movement as a medium to convey emotions and narratives. Whether you're planning a wedding, corporate event, or film project, the expertise of a professional choreographer can elevate the performance and leave a lasting impression.