#Madhuri day

[sattamatkamobi1]

There are many people who think that satta matka games like Balaji day, Milan Day, Madhuri Day, etc are luck games. By luck we mean, you can pick a random number bet on that, and wait for that number to get drawn in the results. Well, you can do like this but the chances of winning like this are very low. So instead of believing totally in luck, you can use tips and strategies to double your earning. In todays blog, we are going to share some tips and tactics that you can use in real games to win real money.

[kajra-re]

Dil To Pagal Hai, 1997.

[simstationdance]

Crazy, I'm crazy for feeling so lonely I'm crazy, crazy for feeling so blue I knew you'd love me as long as you wanted And then someday, you'd leave me for somebody new...

Vikram & Madhuri Loner, circa 1979

[bollywoodirect]

33 Years of #100Days (31/05/1991).

100 Days is a psychological thriller film, starring Jackie Shroff, Madhuri Dixit - Nene, Moon Moon Sen, Laxmikant Berde and Jaaved Jaaferi. The film is a mystery thriller that follows the events in the life of a woman with Extrasensory perception. The film was a super-hit. It was a remake of the Tamil film Nooravathu Naal (1984). It is an unofficial remake of the 1977 giallo film 'Sette note in nero'.

[bollywoodisforlovers]

Episode 152 - Madhuri Madness 2024: Mrityudand and Lajja

To celebrate International Women's Day, we are kicking off Madhuri Madness 2024 with two feminist consciousness raising ensemble dramas.

Show notes:

Happy International Women’s Day

Madhuri Madness

Every film industry is patriarchal (except Paradise Island)

Hollywood vs Bollywood women’s pictures

Mrityudand

Shabana Azmi and Om Puri

Prakash Jha’s political filmmaking

INTERVAL ("Badi Mushkil" from Lajja)

Lajja

A real multi-starrer

Manisha Koirala learns about feminism

Tonally inconsistent

Ajay Devgn's whip sword

NEXT TIME: MD & SRK

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[suchananewsblog]

Raveena Tandon's Dance To Ek Do Teen Gets Madhuri Dixit's Approval: "How Fabulous Are You"

Image was shared by Raveena Tandon. (courtesy: officialraveenatandon) Drop every part and rush straight to Raveena Tandon’s newest publish on Instagram. Reason? The actress has shared a behind-the-scenes video from her work diaries. FYI: She is channelling her interior Madhuri Dixit. No, we aren’t joking. In the video, Raveena Tandon is dancing to the hit track Ek Do Teen Char from the movie…

[layla1morningstar]

These game statistics get saved in the Balaji day, satta charts - Jodi and Panel charts for the player’s future consideration. The team updates these data with current results. Also, these saved data help the top players, and Satta Kings use them to predict future satta numbers. They trust the Satta Jodi team’s work and find these saved statistics accurate and error-free.

[youremyheaven]

vedic astrology observations pt 2

in my previous post i had briefly talked about how moon influence, cancer rashi, jupiter influence tend to give the natives a large chest and make them very curvy. ill expand more on that here:

Pushya (cancer rashi) stellium (sun, rising and venus) Selena Gomez is known for her generous curves

Hasta sun, Pushya moon + mars native Monica Bellucci is known for her luscious curves

Punarvasu sun & moon, Sofia Vergara is blessed with a big bosom

Vishaka moon, Pushya mars & rahu, Hasta jupiter & saturn Beyonce made it cool to be curvy back in the day

Punarvasu moon, Penelope Cruz

Punarvasu moon, Mariah Carey

Purvabhadrapada sun & mercury, Alexandra Daddario

Milana Vayntrub, Purvabhadrapada sun & rising

2. Serpent Yoni is present in the charts of most seductresses/femme fatales/sex symbols. Nakshatras associated with snakes, like Ashlesha, Rahuvian nakshatras (rahu is linked to serpent), UBP etc are also commonly found in the charts of many sirens 🐍

Rohini sun, Angelina Jolie. Her atmakaraka is her mercury in mrigashira

Mrigashira moon, Jennifer Lawrence (she also has Ashlesha sun)

Natalie Portman, mrigashira sun

Megan Fox, venus in mrigashira atmakaraka (moon in ashlesha)

Margot Robbie, swati moon (rahu is associated with snakes) and has venus in rohini

Parveen Babi, Mrigashira moon

Urmila Matondkar, saturn and ketu in Mrigashira

Sridevi, ashlesha stellium (sun, rising and venus)

Mila Kunis, sun in ashlesha, moon in swati

Marilyn Monroe, sun & mercury in rohini

Pola Negri, a silent era sex symbol, rohini mars and ketu in ashlesha

Theda Bara, the first ever sex symbol had UBP rising

Clara Bow, the woman because of whom the term "it girl" was coined, had venus in mrigashira atmakaraka

Snakes have long been associated with mysticism, hypnotism and evil. A seductive woman can put anyone into a trance and make them lose their mind and forget the reality they inhabit, similar to how a snake charmer can make a snake twist and turn according to their will by playing certain tunes, a highly magnetic woman can get anything she wants by channelling her inner serpent.

3. Homewreckers, Mistresses and Concubines

Camilla Parker Bowles is probably one of the most famous mistresses in the modern era. She has Punarvasu sun & mercury and is Pushya rising

Monica Lewinsky has Pushya sun & Punarvasu mercury

Angelina Jolie has Pushya venus & rising, along with Saturn in Punarvasu amatyakaraka

for those of you who don't know, Ben Affleck cheated on JLo with Jennifer Garner and then married her. JGarner has Ketu in Pushya whereas JLo is a Pushya moon

Tom Brady left his pregnant wife to marry Gisele Bundchen, who has Pushya sun and Punarvasu mercury

Blake Shelton was still married to Miranda Lambert when he started seeing Gwen Stefani who has Punarvasu moon

Madhuri Dixit, in perhaps her most iconic role, plays a courtesan named Chandramukhi in the movie Devdas. She has Pushya moon conjunct Jupiter

its pretty well known that Priyanka Chopra had an affair with the much married Shah Rukh Khan (not the first time she was accused of being a mistress) PC is Punarvasu sun & mercury

Marlene Dietrich who was best known for playing femme fatale- esque, mistress-y roles had Pushya moon

I was very surprised to find Punarvasu and Pushya nakshatras crop up so often as they're often considered to be the "goody good girls" but perhaps this is what makes them so desirable to men, so much so that they're ready to wreck and ruin their lives, careers and marriages to chase these women. I had mentioned in another post about how since Cancer is the most feminine sign, women with these placements are often considered the ideal wife/gf and I suppose this is the shadow side to that. Desirability is a double edged sword and must be wielded carefully. obviously i dont condone cheating nor am i making it sound like a positive thing but i thought it was an interesting recurring pattern nonetheless!!

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[srbachchan]

DAY 5979

Jalsa, Mumbai July 1/July 2, 2024 Mon/Tue 4:00 pm

🪔 ,

July 02 .. birthday greetings to : Ef Madhuri Dharanipragada .. Ef Sanjay Patodia from Kolkata .. and .. Ef Jayesh Brahmbhatt from Gujarat .. 🙏🏻❤️🚩

This is simply not acceptable .. to be writing the Blog of yesterday , today and that at an a hour which is just not in agreement with me , and I am sure with many other Ef .. !

So I shall express my apologies deeply and wish and hope I do not repeat the mistakes ..

But then you never know .. 🥹

It's in the middle of the day here and there has been a miss on the morning routine because of a late rising .. late rising because the EURO starts late and finishes late too .. after all it is the Euro's , played in Germany and hence the time adjustment ..

And .. 🤣

🤣

🤣

I just love the creativity of words .. simply beyond encyclopedic dictionaried words ..

"Creativity is the essence of human innovation and expression. It is the ability to transcend traditional ideas, rules, patterns, and relationships to create meaningful new ideas, forms, methods, and interpretations. Creativity manifests in various domains, from the arts and sciences to everyday problem-solving and interpersonal communication.

In the arts, creativity is the driving force behind the evolution of styles and genres. Artists draw from their imagination and experiences to produce works that resonate emotionally and intellectually. In science and technology, creativity leads to breakthroughs and novel solutions, pushing the boundaries of what is known and possible.

At its core, creativity involves divergent thinking—the process of generating multiple, unique solutions to a problem. This contrasts with convergent thinking, which seeks a single, correct answer. By embracing uncertainty and exploring multiple perspectives, creative individuals can discover innovative paths that others might overlook.

Creativity is not limited to a select few; it is a universal human trait. Encouraging a creative mindset involves fostering curiosity, open-mindedness, and a willingness to take risks. Environments that support experimentation and tolerate failure are crucial in nurturing creativity.

Ultimately, creativity enriches our lives by allowing us to express our individuality, solve complex problems, and connect with others in profound ways. It is a fundamental component of human progress and cultural development. "

Extraordinary the voluminous expression on the creative world , inhabited .. and some do it so well .. their perception and context is the reason for the forming of ideas and thoughts and interpretation ..

Aah .. just love this worldly word hemisphere ..

I should have studied the Arts rather than get admitted to a course of Science, which did not give me the opportunity to express myself better here on this endearing platform ..

But , one does not get all one wants .. does one ?

Be grateful for what you have .. that is the blessing ..

Love ❤️

Amitabh Bachchan

[jgroffdaily]

‘A Nice Indian Boy’ will be released theatrically early next year, and then will be available on streaming (no further details available yet)

Jonathan Groff singing Bollywood tunes is the centerpiece of “A Nice Indian Boy,” a groundbreaking gay rom-com that’s heating up the BFI London Film Festival.

Director Roshan Sethi and stars Groff (“Mindhunter,” “Glee,” “Doctor Who”) and Karan Soni (the “Deadpool” franchise) are challenging Hollywood norms with their cross-cultural love story, which debuted at SXSW. It aims to bring a fresh perspective to both LGBTQ+ and South Asian representation on screen.

The genesis of the project traces back to 2019, when Levantine Films optioned Madhuri Shekar’s play of the same name and Eric Randall adapted it as a screenplay. Sethi came aboard in 2021 after the producers saw his previous film “7 Days.” He then approached his real-life partner Soni to co-star. Groff signed on after watching “7 Days.”

“I do think what’s interesting about the current era of ‘diversity films’ is that they tend to be very homogeneous. They’re all Asian or they’re all Indian, or they’re all black or they’re all white, in the exact opposite case, and the reality of our world is that we’re all mixed up with each other in tangled, messy ways. And this movie very much reflects that, because you have a meeting of cultures,” Sethi says.

For Groff, who plays a white character adopted by Indian parents, the role required immersing himself in a culture he was largely unfamiliar with. “I had never seen a Bollywood movie. I didn’t know anything about this culture in general,” Groff says. His preparation included watching the Bollywood classic “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) to nail a pivotal musical moment in the film.

This scene, featuring Groff’s character singing the evergreen “Tujhe Dekha To Ye Jana Sanam” from “DDLJ,” is a highlight of the film. “I didn’t know that he was going to do, like, a falsetto, la, la, la, la, la – that trilling thing,” Sethi says. “Everyone was turned on,” Soni adds.

Despite the cultural specificity, Groff found the family dynamics surprisingly relatable. “I, immediately from the first take of the first scene, couldn’t believe how familiar it all felt,” he says. “Even though there was a stark difference in culture, it was so heartwarming to see that families are families, no matter what culture you’re in.”

The production faced significant challenges, primarily due to a compressed timeline. Sethi reveals they had just four weeks of pre-production and a 21-day shoot with six-day weeks. “We were just like this tiny indie movie that was crammed in between these other much larger, broader circumstances,” he says, referring to Soni’s commitment to “Deadpool” and the then-looming SAG-AFTRA strike.

Financing the film also proved difficult. “We barely got this movie made. We barely found the money. We struggled for years,” Sethi says. He notes that Groff’s involvement was crucial in securing funding. “None of the Indian actors are deemed meaningful enough to obtain financing,” Sethi explains, calling Hollywood “one of the most racist industries in America.”

For Sethi, who still practices medicine, the film represents a personal milestone. “I was closeted six years ago, and now I got to make this movie, which is highly personal,” he says. “I could never have imagined when I was like, walking around the hospital as a straight doctor, watching [HBO’s] ‘Looking,’ that I was going to like be out, much less like be making this movie.”

“A Nice Indian Boy” is set for a theatrical release in the first quarter of next year, with streaming plans to follow. The filmmakers are optimistic about its commercial prospects, citing positive responses from diverse test audiences. “When we were testing the movie among audiences, the highest scoring audience was always white women,” Sethi notes.

The team hopes the film will resonate beyond niche audiences. “Part of the other issue with the so-called diverse film and representation movements is that they’ve made those movies feel like they are for niche audiences,” Sethi says. “The truth is diversity should be an opening up of storytelling where you’re finding more and more interesting and more new stories to tell people, but just vitalize art. They don’t splinter it, they don’t make it more niche. They vitalize it.”

As they prepare for the film’s wider release, the cast is moving on to new projects. Soni is set to star in the thriller “Fade to Black,” while Sethi is working on a new romantic comedy script where he’s “going back to straight people.” Groff, fresh off his Tony win for “Merrily We Roll Along” on Broadway, is returning to the Great White Way with “Just In Time,” a new musical about the life and times of singer Bobby Darin.

[orgasming-caterpillar]

Dancing On Your Heartstrings

Chapter 19 (prev chapters here)

Raghav pov

Raghav had tossed and turned and not gotten a blink of sleep in the last 3 hours. It was midnight, the night before the competition, and his thoughts had chosen the worst possible time to turn sour. 

The competition is in less than 24 hours, echoed relentlessly in his mind. He couldn't stop stressing about it. Even worse was when he wasn't stressing about the competition. Because that would mean he would be thinking about Ranveer, which was horrible and utterly revolting. 

He tried to not think about the future, and was yanked into the past by an unwelcome memory. He remembered the first day he entered the studio two weeks ago, wearing a bright neon jacket and holding a Sting in one hand, half an hour later than their scheduled time. He remembered seeing Ranveer and the beat his heart skipped at the sight. He had seen Ranveer before, sure, but only on stage with the alta staining his palms and the soles of his feet, in intricately draped garments and accessories; never in a plain flannel shirt and plaid bottoms. He looked so extraordinarily human that Raghav almost thought he had a chance. 

From the moment their eyes met, Ranveer has stripped apart a piece of Raghav's heart with each passing day, until he lay vulnerable and bare to his torments. Such was the torment he was feeling right now, at midnight in his own bed, trapped inside his own rib cage. 

He turned again and stretched to pick up his phone from the nightstand. 00:23 read the widget on his homescreen. Hesitantly, he dialled Madhuri's number.

"Hi?" She picked up on the third ring.

"Kya kar rahi hai?" 

"Chhat pe naach rahi hu."

Raghav snickered quietly. "Kis bechare ko traumatise karne nikli hai ab?"

"Arey nahi re. Manu ke sath movie dekh rahi thi. Call kyu kiya?" 

"Neend nahi aa rahi. Socha tujhse puch lu kal kya karne wale ho tum log."

"Arey arey. Seedha video hi send kar deti hu na. Bata kar kya samajh aane wala hai tujhe?" He heard someone snickering in the background. Probably her girlfriend. "Seriously kya hua? Kal ke liye nervousness toh ho nahi sakti. Tu aisa nahi hai."

He contemplated whether he should tell her or not, then thought what the hell. She already knows how much of a pathetic loser he is. He could vent his overthought thoughts to her and she wouldn't bat an eye. "Well aaj Ranveer thoda weird behave kar raha tha." 

"Again." She groaned. There was some shuffling on her end of the call and then she said, "I thought we were done with him?"

"Yeah, well, it's going to take some time. But seriously, mera toh mujhe pata hai kyu closed off tha, but vo kyu itna ajeeb tha aaj?”

"Maybe because of the fact that you embarrassed yourself by acting like a jealous girlfriend the day before?" She added dryly. 

"Or maybe," He said, letting out his worst fear, "maybe he realised he doesn't want to do anything with me now that he knows I'm gay." 

"Okay first, you don't know for sure he knows you're gay — and that's such a gray fucking area, you should sort that out and know for sure before driving yourself crazy— and second, even if he knows, do you really think he's that kind of a person? From what you told me about him, he doesn't sound that kind of a person."

No he isn't, but what other explanation could there be for his weird behaviour? He wanted to call and ask him what was wrong, but he couldn't. It felt like he wasn't allowed to call him anymore after today, and it made him feel so helpless. 

Madhuri continued when he didn't reply, "You know I love you Raghav, and I hate seeing you getting hurt. You said it yourself- he's straight. So unless he gives you blaring red signs that screams he's into you, remember he's just another guy you met not even two weeks ago." After a brief pause, she said in a gentle voice, "You know he only cares about the competition, Raghu. You'll only hurt yourself if you think otherwise"

"That's not true," he finally croaked out of his tight throat. 

"You should sleep. It'll affect your performance if you don't." For the first time in almost 2 two decades of their friendship, he detected a note of pity in his best friend's voice, and it made him feel a mix of frustration and self loathing. He wanted to forget everything about that, hell, he wanted to forget everything that happened since the last two weeks. So he heeded his best friend's advice and went to sleep, desperate for the oblivion it provides. 

• • •

Raghav didn't know why, but he was picturing Ranveer to be ready in classical dance attire as he picked him up from his house. He was not⁠― something that in turn relieved and annoyed Raghav. Why was he still yearning for another brief flash of tan skin, now that he knew he had no right to? 

Instead, Ranveer was wearing a white cotton shirt and a pair of cargo pants that had be have been sitting in his wardrobe for months, judging how tight it had gotten around his thighs―

Raghav cleared his throat, making Ranveer glance up at him as he made his way to the car. He said nothing and took his seat in the front. Raghav tried not to look at him. Because everytime he did, he could imagine his gaze. Sometimes it was on him, dark pools swirling with a million emotions, none of them good and all of them rendering Raghav useless. Sometimes it was on someone else; the girl at the cafe, a pretty girl walking by, a classical dancer performing upstage. Those hurt even more, for they all held a look Raghav could never get from him. It was easy to ignore whatever he was feeling; especially with the road to focus on.

But that didn't cease the heat rushing to his cheeks when his hand brushed against Ranveer's thigh instead of the gear shift.

He wasn't focusing nearly as well as he thought, because a pedestrian almost crashed into the car. Raghav slammed the brakes.

Ranveer's eyes widened and he gripped the door's handle. It took Raghav a few seconds to understand that he hadn't almost killed an innocent soul, it was the person who walked into the car's path.

The person walked up to the window on the drivers' side. "Ayush?" Ranveer whispered. Raghav wondered if it was to him, because it was certainly too low for Ayush to hear. He banged on the car window before Raghav got a chance to reply.

Slurs were flying out of his mouth before the window rolled down completely. Words Raghav was not degenerate enough to repeat, and frankly, much too stressed to deal with. He didn't care if Ayush wanted to waste his own time by calling Ranveer his boyfriend. He almost started the car before Ranveer put a hand on his arm.

Raghav froze.

"Ye Ayush hi hai na? Jo tujhse lada tha?"

His blood was roaring in his ears, heart pounding relentlessly. All the heat in his body centred on the mere inches of skin where Ranveer's palm met his arm. Goosebumps rose on said skin. Raghav nodded.

"Kya karega ab?" He heard Ayush sneer at Ranveer. Raghav had forgotten he was here. "Badla lega iske liye?" 

Time be damned, Raghav wanted to actually slam his car into this fuckface. Ranveer got out of the car. His expression was unreadable as he shut the door. 

"Before you do it," Ayush continued. "Let me tell you: he's a fucking fagg-" He saw Ranveer walking to the other side, barely registered his surroundings until a sharp crack sounded. 

Ayush howled, cupping his nose as if he was about to sneeze. It took Raghav a moment to realise that Ranveer had punched him. Ranveer had punched Ayush.

"Saale madarch-" Ayush started, but Ranveer grabbed him by his collar and shoved him onto the footpath. It was graceless, a messy deal of blood and anger, and it was so so unlike Ranveer that it made Raghav question everything he knew about him. Most of all, it was exhilarating; seeing Ranveer handling the boy who had made his life hell, as if they were anything to each other and their problems were each other's problems, it made Raghav's heart run rampant and hair prickle at the nape of his neck.

Ayush scurried away, all-bark-no-bite threats falling from his tongue. Raghav thought for once that Ranveer would follow, but he was rooted in his place. His expression was barely controlled fury, a facade of stability over a wild beast. He watched Ayush turn the corner and run away, and then did what Raghav least expected him to― just like everything else he had done recently.

He punched the wall.

Raghav flinched, a concerned gasp involuntarily leaving his mouth. Ranveer's eyes met his and he seemed almost surprised to find him there. His features relaxed, anger draining out of him. Then, he smiled.

Ranveer fucking Kashyap smiled.

"What the fuck was that!?" 

"I had wanted to do that for so long," Ranveer answered. "Ever since I heard he hurt you."

Raghav should've laughed. Raghav should've smiled back. He shouldn't have remembered Madhuri's words from last night. "You know he only cares about the competition, Raghu. You'll only hurt yourself if you think otherwise."

Of course he wanted to hit Ayush. Because Ayush hurt Raghav and hurting Raghav sabotaged his performance. He was angry for his ruined performance, not Raghav.

He turned his eyes back to the road. The car roared to life. "Competition ke liye late ho jayenge," he said. 

Ranveer stared at him, smile fading. After what felt like an eternity, he tore his burning gaze away and walked back to his side of the car. 

Better off like this, Raghav thought. Better off not smiling at all than wearing it like a weapon. Though he wasn't very sure which knife cut deeper: seeing Ranveer smile or being the reason for him not smiling. 

Good thing he wouldn't have to deal with it anymore after tonight. 

[ramayantika]

Here's a dance video in that orange saree 💫

This is something different than I do pls judge nahi karna 🤡 nobody can do this song like madhuri did but I have always harboured a secret desire to dance on this one. I will make a longer version some day.

Tagging: @bambioleo @arachneofthoughts @shanti-ashant-hai @manujanolavu @morally-gayy @kaal-naagin @yehsahihai @krishna-priyatama @shut-up-rabert @kabhi-sukoot-bhi-sukhan @reallythoughtfulwizard @musaafir-hun-yaaron

[alicentsultana]

Today is a good day to share another work!

So, there is a bollywood movie called Devdas (the SRK, Madhuri and Aishwarya ver.), and there is a scene, where Paro (the protagonist, Aishwarya) run to reunite with Devdas (SRK) before he dies, and the scene is super dramatic and heartbreaking.

I wrote an alicole version of it. It's been on my drafts for a while now. You don't have to watch the scene/movie to read it, it's just based on it.

This is the link for the fic:

And thi is the scene if you're interested to see:

🚨 This is not "Death Suits You", I'm still working on that fic, so be patient, soon enough I'll post it! 🚨

[likemmmcookies]

Rules: list 9 favorite books of 2023 or 9 books on your TBR list for 2024 (I decided to split it and do some that were my 23 favorites and some TBR)

Tagged by: @sleeplittleearth

Read in 2023:

1. Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir: It was hard to resist putting the entire Locked Tomb series on this list. They rewired my brain chemistry. I'm forever changed (ironically, a major theme of the series). It's become a permanent hyperfixation and I've spent months searching for other books that even come close. If you haven't read Gideon, DO IT NOW. Ugh I can't even begin to describe how incredible they are. If you're an audiobook person, PLEASE listen to it. I think I've listened to the Gideon audiobook about five times.

2. American God's by Neil Gaiman: Truly lives up the hype. Some of his lines had me walking around all day repeating the beauty of them.

3. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Evin: I half read this, half listened to the audiobook and there's a narration shift part way through that took me so totally by surprise and it made me weep for the rest of the night.

4. The Far Field by Madhuri Vijay: left me hungry - to eat, to touch, to be outside, to move. The author writes about physical sensations with breathtaking joy and insight - food, fabric, sunshine, the mundane beauty of humans. It was rich with tactile experiences. It's the authors first book and I'm really hoping she publishes more.

5. The Lathe of Heaven by Ursula K. Le Guin: my first novel by her and I will certainly be back for more.

TBR 2024:

6. Kafka on the Shore by Haruki Murakami: He's one of my favorite authors, Norwegian Wood changed my life and reading more of his work is long overdo.

7. The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon: The reylo fic that launched this book is legendary and I'm sure this book will be a blast.

8. Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman: I've started this one and I'm already in love. Gaiman's dry sense of humor at its best.

9. Time is a Mother by Ocean Vuong: I've read everything else he's published and he's one of those authors that just haunts you. I'm prepared to be fucked up by it.

No pressure tags: @sunthroughtherust @ahopefulsun @pride-and-prejudice-in-space @azems-familiar @rigormorton32

[lunar-serpentinite]

Lily Evans Potter

Matriarch of House Potter

Faceclaim: Sobhita Dhulipala

Lily Jayalalita Evans Potter, formerly known as Lily Jessamine Evans and famously as Voldemort's Vanquisher, is the Matriarch of the Potter family, the Lady of Nagaraja Hall, and Senior Unspeakable of the British Department of Mysteries' Brain Room. She is the wife of James Potter and Regulus Potter, and the mother of Harry Potter and Madhuri Potter.

More information below the cut

What's in a Name?

Jayalalita जयाललितायै

— Lily's birth name that she reclaimed after she reunited with her Telugu family

जया Jaya – victory, one of the 108 names of the Hindu goddess Durga

ललितायै Lalita – She Who is Pleasant, Charming, Desirable, one of the 108 names of the Hindu goddess Durga

An Ode to Growing Up "Other"...

Lily knew she was different long before Severus told her about her Magic. She didn't look like her parents nor her older sister Petunia. Mr. and Mrs. Evans had adopted her from a family in India out of the goodness of their hearts. However, they went into it thinking all they needed to do was love and care for Lily enough in order to make up for their inability to keep her connected to her heritage.

There is something to be said about growing up and trying your best to fit in anywhere but every time you find a way to be more comfortable with one facet of your identity, you become ostracised with another facet. You could never be everything at once in the eyes of society. You have to be one, or the other. And even then, you will never be enough.

When Lily met Severus and was introduced to the world of Magic, it had cost her Petunia who couldn't follow her and who decided to cope with the loss of Lily through hatred. And when Lily grew closer to James and Sharanya and her Telugu identity, Severus coped with the change in a manner that was simply too reminiscent of Petunia.

...And Finding Your Way Home

Lily's transition from childhood to adolescence was marked by two major losses and one big reconnection. Her first experience with people who actually looked like her happened when she was first Sorted into Gryffindor. In her new House, she met James Potter, who laughed at Severus' appearance and poverty but offered to teach her about her culture in the same breath.

While James Potter introduced her to the broader Indian culture, C. Sharanya of Ravenclaw and her future best friend made her aware of the diversity of the Indian subcontinent. James' Tamil culture was different from her Kannadiga culture, as was Paresh Patil's Marathi culture. From there, Lily wanted to discover her own.

In the midst of her studies and crumbling relationships with Petunia and Severus, Lily slowly reconnected with her own Indian identity. And then one day James Potter approached her again. This time not with another plead for a date, but a name and an address.

"You can meet your birth family this summer, if you want. I can take you. Or pay for the trip. Or something." "You know this wouldn't make me say yes to you, right?" "I didn't do this for brownie points, my dear Lily. I did this because I wanted to help you." "Oh."

She was Telugu. She had biological, living family in Telangana, the land where she was born.

They had given her the name Jayalalita (victory, desirable. They loved and wanted her.). They wanted to meet her.

It felt like coming home at last.

Collected Miscellany

Little bits of extra information/headcanons for her. This section will be updated from time to time.

Was adopted as a baby by the Evans family, a white British couple who lived in Cokeworth, England

Her biological family, who are all mundane, hails from Telangana. Her parents died when she was a baby and her relatives could not afford to take care of her so they were forced to put her up for adoption

Struggled to connect with her peers as a child due to being the only POC in the area and, later on, being Magical

Severus Snape was her first friend

Completely cut contact with him when he insulted her Muggleborn and Indian identities during an argument between the two of them

Prior to this, Lily had attempted to rein in James and his friends’ bullying and reconcile both sides since she considered them both her friends and she didn’t want to see them hurting each other

James did eventually mellow out, but Snape on the other hand chose to stew in bitterness. He saw her friendship with James as a great betrayal, insisting that Lily didn’t need James since she had Sharanya to teach her about Indian culture instead

Another factor that added to the strain in their relationship was Snape adopting bigoted views and ideas. Snape insisted she wasn’t “one of the bad ones”. 

Her alma mater is Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry where she was Sorted into Gryffindor

She was made Head Girl in her seventh year, with James as Head Boy

James was her first actual connection to her culture. Though she disliked him at first, James was able to get on friendlier terms with her when he realised Lily was disconnected from her Indian identity and offered to help her reconnect

Fell for James for real when he spent several summers relentlessly tracking down her birth family for her and his efforts bore fruit on their sixth year. James brought Lily with him to Telangana so she can meet them at last 

Lily possesses prodigious skills in Potions, Charms and Transfiguration. Out of the three, she chose to pursue a Charms Mastery.

In addition to her position as the Potter family Matriarch, Lily is also an Unspeakable in the Brain Room of the Department of Mysteries 

Fluent in Tamil and Telugu, conversational in Sanskrit, Middle Tamil, and Classical Sanskrit

Considered sending Harry and Madhu to Tamil Nadu for their education but ultimately decided to let them attend Hogwarts since the children wanted to

Befriended Andromeda Black and Narcissa Black through Sirius and Regulus

Befriended Alice Fawley and C.(Chirayu) Sharanya (Patil twins’ mother) in Hogwarts

Befriended Pandora Lovegood (nee Malfoy) at work as an Unspeakable

More information on the Descendants of Nandhini / the Potters Back to the family directory of this AU

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9 Vibrant Navratri Outfit Ideas To Celebrate Each Night In Style

Navratri, one of the prominent festivals in India is a time of joy, dance, and colourful celebrations. Each of the nine nights is marked by a specific colour, offering a wonderful excuse to showcase your style. 

Let’s explore some outfits that will help you look your best each day of the festival.

Day 1: Yellow 

Kick off the festival with a burst of sunshine! The Nayab Mishti Yellow Floral Angrakha Kurta Set is a perfect choice. This delightful outfit features intricate floral patterns that are both cheerful and elegant. Paired with a flowing dupatta, it gives a lovely traditional touch while keeping you comfortable for all the festivities.

Day 2: Green 

On the second day, opt for a refreshing vibe with the Chandani Heena Chanderi Hand Block Printed Dupatta. This dupatta, with its artistic hand-block prints, can elevate any outfit. You can wear it with a simple kurta or even a contemporary dress. The green hues symbolize growth and harmony, perfect for the spirit of the festival.

Day 3: Grey 

For the third night, consider the sophisticated Farzeen Bridavan Phool Pleated Dress. The elegant grey fabric adorned with delicate floral prints offers a subtle yet chic look. With its pleated design, this dress enables easy of movement, making it ideal for dancing the night away while staying stylish.

Day 4: Orange 

Day four calls for vibrancy! The Faiza Bulbul Wajida Kurta and Palazzo Set in a striking orange is just the thing. This is a kurta that stands out with its beautiful peony patterns and offers a comfortable fit. It’s perfect for the lively garba nights, adding a pop of colour to your celebration. 

Day 5: White 

On the fifth day, opt for purity with the Gulnaaz Sherjeena White Cotton Kurta Set. This ensemble is both graceful and versatile. The lightweight cotton keeps you cool while the accompanying dupatta adds a touch of elegance. White symbolizes peace, making it a serene choice for the celebrations.

Day 6: Red

As we are halfway through, on the sixth day, wear the stunning Nayab Noor Maroon Muslin Kurta Set with Dupatta. The rich red colour is bold and festive, perfect for this spirited night. The luxurious silk fabric will make you feel special, while the intricate prints showcase the beauty of traditional craftsmanship. 

Day 7: Blue 

For the seventh day, the Nayab Madhuri Aqua Floral Gharara Kurta Set With Dupatta offers a calm yet striking appearance. The blue tones create a beautiful contrast against the vibrant festivities. With block prints that tell a story, this kurta set is stylish and meaningful, making it a great choice for any Navratri event. 

Day 8: Pink 

Day eight is all about charm, and the Rooh Ruhani Pink Kurta Set with Dupatta is just that. This soft pink outfit radiates warmth and joy, making it perfect for the occasion. The flowy fabric and elegant design allow you to enjoy the night with ease, all while looking lovely. 

Day 9: Purple

Conclude the festival in style with the Nayab Madhuri Purple Floral Gharara Kurta Set. This gorgeous outfit features a stunning gharara style that is both trendy and traditional. The rich purple colour symbolizes luxury and creativity, making it a fitting finale for the celebrations. 

To sum up, as Navratri unfolds, these nine outfits will keep you stylish and comfortable throughout the festival. Each day’s colour not only reflects the spirit of the festival but also allows you to express your unique style. So, gear up, enjoy the festivities, and let your outfits tell a story!