The charming John Abraham (Academy Award nominated film Water, Houseful 2, Force) plays Ishaan, a charismatic, strikingly handsome music producer from Mumbai. A typical city boy, Ishaan leads a sheltered life that revolves around himself and his wants and his needs. His self-absorbed existence revolves around his mother (Zarina Wahib – My Name Is Khan, Agneepath), who rests on his every word and caters to his every whim, his over-protective elder sister Shivani (Mini Mathur) and his long-suffering girlfriend Anushka (Chitrangda Singh – Desi Boyz, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi). Ishaan takes all the devoted women in his life for granted.

But one day his picture perfect life comes crashing down around him with sad, poignant and amusing consequences. Fed up with his flirtatious nature and being taken for granted, his girlfriend throws him out of her house. Dejected and lonely Ishaan moves into a dilapidated house and tries to make the most of his life. He soon learns that his mother has left his father, and she promptly moves in with him. Ishaan’s female relationships go from bad to worse when his sister and best friend stop speaking to him and his new boss Beena (Raima Sen – Parineeta, Choker Bali) asks him to resign. The once macho Ishaan finds his ego severely damaged and his confidence badly shaken.

At this point, his new neighbour Gauri (Prachi Desai – Rock On, Bol Bachchan) comes into his life and creates a whirlwind of positive change for him. From her he learns the importance of relationships and valuing women. He starts taking initiatives towards mending and maintaining his past relationships. Ishaan begins to gradually fall in love with Gauri, whom he not only has romantic feelings for, but also considers a soul mate and confidant.

I Me Aur Main is directed by debut filmmaker Kapil Sharma and features a fresh, catchy musical score by Falak Shabir, Sachin-Jigar, Gourav Dasgupta and Raghav Sachar.

This spring get ready to fall in and out of love as John Abraham, Prachi Desai and Chitrangda Singh star in this season’s must-see romantic comedy, which will have you looking at relationships and love as you’ve never done before!

I Me Aur Main will release through Reliance Entertainment on 1st March 2013.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lo9v0__LxLI

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Spending Valentines with Shah Rukh, Ranbir & Shahid! – Avinash Sidhu

I would love Shah Rukh Khan’s character in Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to be my valentine. This was one of the first films I watched and I immediately fell in love with his character. A funny, flirty yet romantic lover who is brave enough to try and win over Simran’s father. I love how he transforms from a playboy to a committed man when he meets Simran. He portrays his commitment and faith in love through his character. It is difficult not to fall in love with him especially when he would call you senorita and come meet you on the terrace.

My second valentine would be Ranbir Kapoor in Raajneeti. I love his character in this film, the seriousness of his character and how he has that silent but sexy look going on. His character is firm and confident and his look in the film adds to the wow factor. He has authority and is presented as a mature man, which makes a change from his previous roles as a lover boy. His character was appealing as it was different.

A scene, which I would love to be a Valentine’s date for me, is, the date scene in Dil Bole Hadippa where Shahid organises a ‘dhaba date’ for Rani Mukerjee. Call me a desi girl, but there is nothing like some dhaba food and some hot jalebis in cold milk for dessert. I love the setting, the hundreds of lights, the atmosphere, the rose and the champagne.

I would love to end this Valentine date off with the rain scene in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai when Shah Rukh and Kajol take shelter from the rain and start dancing whilst Shah Rukh moves his fingers in the air as if to play music that they can dance too. This would be the perfect Valentine’s date.

Priyanka Chopra as ‘Kiara’- Anjaana Anjaani – Aashi Gahlot
They say that if you truly love someone, you should let them go. If they come back to you, then they always belonged to you. And if they don’t, they never were yours.

Priyanka Chopra’s character ‘Kiara’ (Anjaana Anjaani 2010) has a special place in my heart. Not only is Kiara beautiful, but also honest. Not only honest, but a believer in true love. The pivotal moment is when Kiara tells Akash that she isn’t ready to move on. She still feels that her heart belongs to Kunal. It’s because of this that she cannot fall in love with Akash. However, we all know that Kiara needs to take a journey to understand what she really feels and for whom. For this to happen, she needs to confront her past.

The song ‘Tujhe Bhula Diya’ touches the heart strings of every broken heart and every person who has had to let someone go. It’s picturised on Akash and Kiara sat side by side in a car, travelling on an open road. While next to each other physically, the two are being separated. The open road symbolises their journey and the uncertainty of where this journey is heading.

My magical moment is when Akash drops Kiara off at San Francisco, her home. Kiara’s broken heart had driven her away from home and from life. Akash and Kiara met on a bridge whilst both were contemplating jumping off. Life however, brought them together and they decided to stay alive until New Years Eve, when they would both finally jump.

Kiara is angry to be back in San Francisco. Even angrier when Akash explains that she needs to go back to her life. Back to her family and also back to her love, Kunal. She accuses Akash of being hurt because she rejected him. However, that’s when Akash explains that this is not about him but it’s about her. The pain Akash is going through to let Kiara go is clear, but he is determined to do what is right for Kiara.

“There can be many reasons to stop living. But you only need one to start living”. With these words Akash lets Kiara go. Real love is not possessive it is selfless.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-YelIBoo9-U

The Perfect Valentine Date – Prateeksha Khot

With Valentine’s fever all week long and seeing guy friends desperately struggle to do something special for their girlfriends, it made me wonder what the ever romantic heroes of Bollywood would do for their girls. While some bordered on cheesy, others were plain boring – the flowers, the chocolates, the same lines – until Kunal Chopra aka John Abraham from Dostana showed me what a perfect date could be like!

Dostana’s Kunal is in love with Neha (Priyanka Chopra) and he tries to woe her by giving her the best date possible. Every girl loves it when her man puts in efforts for her and more so when the effort goes in cooking her something special. A romantic candlelight dinner is every girl’s valentine dream but when the entire arrangement – from the food to the seats to the flowers to everything else – is done by your guy, it goes up several notches.

For a movie buff like me, a romantic date is absolutely incomplete without a movie. Which is why I totally loved it when he showed his date her favorite movie! No matter if it’s a cheesy chick flick, the fact that he sat with her through the movie- even though they might have seen it a number of times! – is oh so romantic. And definitely, the icing on the cake would be to live out your favorite romantic scene from the movie much like Neha gets to and much I like would love to!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkiG5bcW2Eg

My Valentine Romance – Samreen Tungekar

Every one of us wants to connect to this one character, this one actor who is our ‘fantasy’ (pun intended). And coming to one setting that would be my ideal Valentines with the ideal person, as my colleague Prateeksha suggested, would be the beautiful Dostana scene, where Kunal (John Abraham) surprises Neha (Priyanka Chopra) for her birthday with the dinner, Kuch Kuch Hota hai and the dance…

That would be the perfect scene for Valentine’s Day but for me it would be with the mesmerizingly cute character Abhimanyu Singh from Student of the Year, played by the chocolate boy Siddharth Malhotra. The perfect red dress, the right weather, some champagne and Abhimanyu with his light adorable way of gazing with a smile. Wow! Now I would give anything for a Valentine’s like that!

Who I would love to romance me: Nisha from Hum Aapke Hain Koun – Bodrul Chaudhury

Hum Aapke Hain Koun (1994) is not only a great Bollywood classic, but it is also one of the biggest hits in box office history. One of the finest characters to have arisen from Hum Aapke Hain Koun is Nisha, played by the lovely Madhuri Dixit. Nisha has many great qualities, which would make me want to romance her. She is fun, bubbly, humorous and of course beautiful! Nisha is really at the heart of Hum Aapke Hain Koun and without her; this film would have lost a lot of its energy and spunk. I am perhaps not the only guy who would lust after such a charismatic character. One of my favourite scenes is when Nisha impersonates the library manager at the beginning of the film by putting on his hat and glasses. I love a woman who can make me laugh and Nisha does this in this particular scene. Her sense of humour is one of the many qualities, which I find most attractive about her.

Nisha is not only a sensuous woman in a number of ways, but she is also a great dancer. I very much like her performance to the song ‘Didi Tera Devar Deewana.’ She not only wows everyone with her superb dance skills, but she looks incredibly stunning in this particular song. Her beauty and charm makes me feel all tingly inside. It just makes me wish that Nisha was right beside me rather than on my television screen. She looks striking in every scene of the film, even when she is not trying. Overall, Nisha’s appeal makes me very envious of Prem (played by Salman Khan) with whom she falls in love with during the film. It just makes me want to say “I wish I was that guy who ends up getting a sexy woman like Nisha.”

Romance is Munnabhai and Barfi -Ingrid Zellner

Munnabhai (Sanjay Dutt): My God, to be romanced by Munnabhai – that loveable goon with the golden heart and the childlike innocence! He’s a woman’s dream: a tall hunk, a rock-solid protector in need and a sweet and shy guy when it comes to woo a girl! The way he tries to hide his heart-shaped ring for Jhanvi, the way he longingly looks at her, the way he acts “My heart will go on” with her, and above all: the way he shyly tries to take her hand and just doesn’t dare to touch her finger – it’s just so cute and sweet and captures my heart over and over again every time I see it. Please look at me that way just once, Munnabhai, then smile at me and give me a tight and heartfelt jadoo ki jhappi, and I’ll be your Valentine for ever!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mK_xn01l_oM

Barfi (Ranbir Kapoor): A rendezvous with Barfi would have an inestimable advantage: You never need to be afraid to be out of words. With Barfi, the language you need is the language of love which sometimes is just silence. Or a smile. Or a glance. It’s a language you don’t need to learn if your heart is so full of love like Barfi’s. For Barfi, nothing seems to be impossible; he even stops the time and turns it back for you. His love is genuine and innocent. And who needs words when someone gives you his heart like Barfi does when he meets Shruti? One thing is clear: If Barfi would give his heart to me, I’d never, never kick it back.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0qOsBQRTrI

I would love to be romanced by Mr. Left-Behind Rahul Khanna- Rumnique Nannar

As the epitome of style and wit, Rahul Khanna is more than just the Mr. Left-Behind who can easily replaced by Irrfan Khan in Dil Kabaddi, Saif Ali Khan in Love Aaj Kal, and Ranbir Kapoor in Wake up Sid. Much like his papa, who suffered through many Mr. Left-Behind roles, Rahul’s characters in each of these three films made me scratch my head in disbelief. Why in the world would these heroines ditch this amazing and experienced man for these man-childs who can only seem to grow up when they lose their gals to Rahul? Whether it was taking Konkona to a jazz club, or charming Soha with ghazal evenings, Rahul Khanna’s characters seem to embody the man who could sweep you off your feet with his intelligence and worldly wise persona. Most unforgivably, is the squandered evenings spent at architecture sites or museums that Deepika gives up on to chase Saif all over again! Just imagine the dates this guy would take you on! Evening spent at a play, yes please, an afternoon wandering old bookshops, hell yeah, a brunch spent with good conversation, signed sealed delivered! It seems from Rahul’s twitter that the Mr. Left Behinds that he plays are closer to him than we think. He’s effortlessly witty, and posts photo-shoots that are to die for, which may invite a swoon or two from me! Yet, he seems like the perfect guy to headline his own romantic comedy or anything for that matter, if only he rocks a fitted suit and takes this heroine out to a vinyl club!

My Valentine Veer Pratap Singh from Veer-Zaara – Neelofar Jamal

From the moment Major Veer Pratap Singh emerged on my cinema screen I was entranced – and not just because of Shah Rukh (although I guess that did help quite a bit!) Veer touched my heart for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is the hardship and personal sacrifice he goes through in order to gain his true love – Zaara. The journey that the two star-crossed lovers embark on begins with the events being retold in flashbacks by an ageing Veer sat in a prison cell divinely numbered ‘786’. Veer and Zaara find love on a bus trip they are both on but in the end cannot be together (mostly due to both of them living in different countries; Zaara in Pakistan and Veer in India). Thus begins their epic love saga. Veer is unlike most modern heroes in that he doesn’t have to act overly masculine or display any sort of façade to win over his love – his actions in most cases speak louder than his words. He is so deeply in love that the border, religion and culture have no significance to him as he is willing to give up his life for Zaara. It is these qualities, which make him a great character and add to the overall ambience of the film. Below is the infamous rescue scene from the film in which Veer and Zaara both begin to fall for one another.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0OxDC87A7k

It is for these reasons that I would love the character Veer Pratap Singh to romance me, what do you think? Would you like Veer to romance you? Or would you like another character, or perhaps another star to romance you? Let me know in the comment box below!

My Bollywood Valentine…all of them! – Stacey Yount

The stage is set for what I think is one of the most romantic and magical ways to say I love you. A red tent filled with gorgeous lamps, candles and flowers, a quartet of violins playing a beautiful serenade. Then the gorgeous Imran Khan turns around and says I love you! SWOON! Okay I am back now, but wouldn’t that be a perfect Valentine’s date if we lived in the movies? It did not work out how Imran’s character hoped in this scene from I Hate Luv Storys but in the end of course it was an HEA (happily ever after).

I also would love to be romanced by the actors of Bollywood (who wouldn’t right?) in many other films and many a scene and many a song. I could take pages so I will simply list my dream Prems, because honestly I can’t pick one and I could go on and on and on and on… Imran also in Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Hrithik in Mujhe Dosti Karogee, Yaadein, Na Tum Jaano Na Hum and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Vivek in Saathiya, Ajay in Chori Chori, Pyaar To Hona Hi Tha, and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Milind Soman in Rules Pyaar Ka Superhit formula, Arjun Rampal in I See You, Shahid in Jab We Met, Vivaah and Teri Meri Kahaani, Shah Rukh in Diwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, Akshay in Namastey London and Humko Deewana Kar Gayee, Ranbir in Wake Up Sid and Barfi!, Saif in Parineeta, Dino Morea in Holiday, Govinda, John, and Akshaye Khanna’s characters in Salaam-E-Ishq, Kunal Kapoor in Aaja Nachle especially in the final play… see my list is never ending and I could keep going …okay have to stop now and go watch some movies!

Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us! May it be filled with Bollylove!

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The poster looks fresh and young with the tagline of the film reads “Har Ek Friend Kamina Hota Hai”. From what we hear Chashme Baddoor has managed to impress their fans with their poster and fans can’t wait to see more.

Though the script is kept in wraps, this movie seems to revolve around a bromance with a twist in the tale. The poster has created quite a stir on digital platforms with fans tweeting and sharing it across social properties. With David Dhawan back on the field, we are expected to buckle up and enjoy a ride of laughter riot.

Check out the poster

And the trailer too but be warned there is some serious cuteness!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYmrzuxJAUI

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Co-starring Kunal Kapoor and directed by Sameer Sharma, Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana is a romantic comedy which interestingly revolves around an important family ‘chicken’ recipe and the Punjabi family Khuranas’ hunt for their special recipe. The film is co-produced by Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur and Anurag Kashyap and releases today.

BollySpice managed to chat with Huma about all things Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana! Check it out!

What made you decide to do this role?

It was the coming together of a lot of very, very good things. When I was offered this script I read it overnight, and I was jumping up and down. In the morning I called the director and I said I’d love to do this part. It’s a beautiful script. It’s one of the best feel-good romantic family comedies that I’ve read in a really, really long time. I was very excited about my character. I am playing a doctor in the film, her name is Harman, who is from a small place in Punjab. I was very excited about the film and I told him I must play Harman because it’s so interesting and it’s so real, it’s a side of Punjab and it’s side of family that hasn’t been seen in cinema before. It is a great film and probably the first in the food genre! It is also a fun romantic comedy, which I enjoyed shooting for.

What can your fans expect from this film after Gangs of Wasseypur?

My character in my debut film Gangs of Wasseypur was a bit of an airhead, but Harman is very real. She is very real, earthy, and a normal girl. She’s what I think a lot of young girls from Punjab and from all over the country will relate to, because she is going through this dilemma where this guy she’s in love with left her and left Punjab to travel overseas like a lot of young boys in search of a better life. They were childhood buddies and lovers but he hasn’t been in touch for 10 years. Now he’s come back after all these years and he’s obviously expecting things to be as they were but life has obviously changed a lot in the last 10 years for her. The turning point in the film is how she is dealing with this entire thing and making the choices that she’s making and finding herself and finding love in the middle of all this. There is also, of course, the story of the chicken recipe which is called Chicken Khurana, which is the most delicious chicken that has ever been made or cooked or eaten – this is like a metaphor for whatever is happening in their life.

How did you get into the character of Harman?

For this character I didn’t have a lot of preparation to do because I’ve grown up in Delhi, which is very close to Punjab. So when it comes to the lingo it is fairly easy to pick up the Punjabi accent and all of that. I guess the only instruction that I was given by the director was to keep it really real. Like whenever we do a shot and he was not entirely happy with it he’d just come to me and say ‘Huma just feel it. I don’t want to think about the craft. I don’t want you to think about the camera angle. I don’t want you think about whether you look pretty in the shot or not. I just want you to think and feel like Harman.’ I think honestly that is what did the trick for me because sometimes when we get into preparation we tend to over think things and complicate it. So the idea is to keep it simple and just react and respond to the moment. I think that’s very important. Just be true to what you are doing at that point in time and really listen to your co-actor. If you do that then I think half the battle is won.

Tell us about working with Kunal Kapoor.

Kunal is a fabulous co-star. He gives so much to the film. With this film in particular he has been involved with it for the past 2 ½ – 3 years. He was a bouncing board so to speak for the writers of the film Sumit Batheja and the director Sameer Sharma. All three of them have really conceived and executed the film together. I came in much later of course. He’s great, you know because despite the fact that he’s been involved from the scripting process he was always looking for newer ways to attack and approach a scene, which I think was fantastic. He a very, very supportive co-actor. He’s been in the industry for a while but he never had any hang ups, he’s very cool to work with, a really great guy. I think the fact that we get along so well shows in the chemistry on-screen as well. It’s just the ease that is there. I credit a lot of that to Kunal because since I’m fairly new it’s very easy for one to get bogged down and get conscience of what you are doing, but he really made it easy for me.

He said the comedy in the film is different, it is not so in your face. It is more subtle. Would you describe the comedy that way?

Absolutely! It’s not a slapstick film. It’s not your quintessential Bollywood no brainer or the get ready to leave your brains behind kind of a film. It’s a very real film and the comedy arises from the situations that are inherent in all Indian families. There is no attempt to stereotype or caricature people or situations. I think that’s very important. I think most of our comedies end up as either mimicking someone or it’s a caricature or slapstick. It’s a very gentle comedy. It’s about real people caught up in real situations and the inherent humor that is part of what is happening. It’s a very real representation of what’s happening and the inherent humor that is present. We are not trying to make the humor in-your-face, it’s not raunchy, it’s none of that, it’s just real humor that is inherent in our families in our day-to-day lives.

What is your favourite thing about the film?

It’s a very sensitive film. I think there is a great love story at the heart of it and it’s about a boy’s coming of age. My favourite part about the film is the story. It is a great story and the characters are really well rounded off. Everybody is tied in very beautifully. I think it has great music. I think Amit Trivedi is such a genius of our time, he has created cracker of an album. It’s very Punjabi yet it’s very international and he’s done something completely new with it.

What would be your ideal role?

There is no ideal role as such. I want to do lots of movies in different genres with different co-actors and scripts and I want to pick interesting characters.

What else do you have in the pipeline?

I have Vishal Bhardwaj’s supernatural thriller Ek Thi Daayan. Then Nikhil Advani’s action film D-Day. They both are releasing next year.

Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana hits theatres on 2nd November, watch this space for BollySpice’s review.

With contributions by Anjum Shabbir and Stacey Yount

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Legendry Bollywood actor Amitabh Bachchan celebrated his 70th birthday last week in Mumbai and the party was a star-studded affair.

Stars such as Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Zeenat Aman, Rishi Kapoor and Kajol, to name a few, attended the birthday celebrations. We of course had our eyes on what the stars were wearing to the party.

Click on to see which stars were looking hot and which stars were so not…….



Meera: Abhishek Bachchan looks dapper and smart in his monochrome suit. Love the bowtie too!
Wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan looks stunning in her Indian attire. Even though the outfit is heavily embroidered it is not over whelming on Ash and she carries it off gracefully.

Verdict: Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan are HOT!

Prathna: Kudos for avoiding a black suit Abhi but perhaps I’d like to have seen him in Indian. A jodhpuri or just a simple kurta. He just doesn’t pull off the suit effortlessly for me.
Aishwarya for once has picked a passable heavy Abu Jain and Sandeep Khosla suit. Although I still want someone to constantly chant around her “less is more” so that maybe she’ll finally get the hint one day.

Verdict: Abhishek – Not Hot. Aishwarya – Hot


Meera: Zeenat Aman ji looks stunning. This outfit is flattering and graceful. I am not however sure about the shoe choice but I will pretend I didn’t see them. Zeenat ji should have opted for some pretty sandals or heels rather than those shoes!

Prathna: I’ll have to concur with Meera on this one that minus the shoe the Don star is rocking the black Manish Malhotra anarkali!

Our verdict: Ignore the shoes and Zeenat Aman ji is HOT!



Prathna: Really not feeling the hectic anarkali which I suspect is another Abu Jain Sandeep Khosla sighting from the night. Loving the hair and shoe choice though. As for Rishiji, well he’s never looked bad has he?!

Meera: Definitely, Neetu Kapoor ji looks lovely but I am not a fan of her outfit. The print is too garish and loud however she does carry it off. As for husband Rishi Kapoor ji he carries off his simple black suit and bow tie nicely, perhaps he should undo the buttons though.

Our verdict: Neetu Kapoor looks nice but her outfit is Not Hot. Rishi Kapoor is HOT!


Meera: Shabana Azmi ji looks lovely in her black outfit. I love the hint of colour on the border of the outfit. Good choice of simple yet effective accessories. Javed Akhtar ji works his Indian attire nicely, showing us how to work monochrome into menswear.

Prathna: Clearly another Manish Malhotra like that of Zeenat ji’s from Manish’s Mijwan collection. Perhaps way to similar to hers right? She wear it well but then again wear anything with so much conviction, most probably because its part of Manish’s ‘Fashion for a Cause’ line which Shabana ji feels passionately about.

Javed Saab is in his poet avatar. Yes, thank God for a man who dares to work with monochrome.

Our Verdict: Shabana Azmi and Javed Akhtar are HOT!


Meera: Randhir Kapoor ji looks dapper in his suit. I love that he has added some fun to his otherwise plain suit by opting for a polka dot waistcoat and bow tie.

Prathna: I’m a sucker for polka dots so how can I say this is anything but hot!

Our Verdict: Randhir Kapoor is HOT!


Prathna: Really not feeling Hema Malini’s saree. Its slightly dated and OTT. Esha on the other hand made a better choice with hers, wish had not been as sloppy in drapping it and gone for a better-looking petticoat seeing as it is a net saree. Hubby and new damaad Bharat pulls off the grey suit well.

Verdict: Hema & Esha are not hot. Bharat is hot.

Meera: Hema Malini ji looks stunning in her lovely sari. Good choice of accessories. Esha Deol works her sari nicely too and looks ravishing. As for hubby Bharat Takhtani’s suit choice it is a bit plain compared to others but he carries it off well.

Verdict: Hema Malini is HOT!
Esha Deol is HOT!
Bharat Takhtani is HOT!


Meera: Boney Kapoor works his plain suit and bow tie. Sridevi ji looks ravishing in her red dress. She jazzes up an otherwise plain red dress by opting for a statement necklace that works well with her outfit!

Prathna: Sridevi continues her run of flawless appearances in a beautiful red gown. A statement necklace with this outfit could have gone wrong but for her thankfully it didn’t. Boneyji’s all black look compliment her well.

Our Verdict: Boney Kapoor and Sridevi are HOT!


Prathna: I’m not feeling anything about Mr & Mrs Nene’s look. Someone get them both fashion help pronto!

Verdict: Sriram Nene & Madhuri are NOT HOT

Meera: I quite like that Sriram Nene has decided to add a pop off colour to his suit by opting for a red waistcoat and tie, I do like this trend, take notes guys. As for Madhuri ji she looks stunning as always but I am not a fan of her anarkali churidaar. The pattern is not that great, she should have opted for something brighter. The gold shoes remind me of something you would wear to a high school prom, and not in a good way!

Verdict: Sriram Nene looks HOT! Madhuri Dixit Nene looks HOT but her outfit is Not Hot!


Meera: Vidya Balan sticks to her statement look and as always works this style of sari well. I do like her curled hair and accessories too.

Verdict: Vidya Balan is HOT!

Prathna: Sloppy pleated sarees are my pet peeve hence I am bound to pick on this appearance of Vidya’s. Owning one of the exact style of net Sabyasachi in beige myself I can safely say this one isn’t a heavy Sabyasachi that is tough to pleat or style, unlike the majority of his work, so why the laziness Vidya? The Red was striking enough without the long opened hair. It’s all a bit too much for me to handle.

Verdict: Vidya is NOT HOT.


Meera: Wow Deepika Padukone looks stunning. I love her black anarkali style churidar, which looks amazing on Deepika!

Verdict: Deepika Padukone looks HOT!

Prathna: I’m on the fence about this appearance. Loving the Rohit Bal she chose and the hair but the makeup is killing it for me.

Verdict: Outfit & Hair – Hot, Makeup – Not hot!

 

Prathna: Effortlessly hot in a grey suit and white shirt, John Abraham. As if I’d give the guy anything but a HOT verdict.

Verdict: Johnny boy is SUPER HOT!

Meera: John Abraham opts for a casual style suit thanks to the open button shirt. He works this look well.

Verdict: John Abraham is HOT!


Meera: Bipasha Basu opts for a simple white dress and works this look well. I love her simple wavy hair and accessories that allows her natural beauty to shine.

Verdict: Bipasha Basu is HOT!

Prathna: Isn’t it lovely that she opted for a gown! Loving Bipasha’s choice of outfit, hair, accessories and makeup!

Verdict: VERY HOT


Meera: Anupam Kher works his all black suit nicely. Wife Kirron Kher looks nice in her red sari. Her accessories compliment her red sari nicely.

Verdict: Anupam Kher and Kirron Kher look HOT!

Prathna: The Kher family looked effortlessly classy and Mama Kher provided the grandness to their appearance in her red silk saree. Loving it!

Verdict: The Khers are Hot!

 

Prathna: Kajol promised us that she’d focus on fashion when she had more time and she lives up to it! Flawless appearance in a kurti-pants set. Loving the sidebraid. And doesn’t Ajay just look smashing with stubble and glasses?

Verdict: Devgns are super hot!

Meera: Kajol opted for a simple look in this simple and unusual Anju Modi outfit. Although I admire that Kajol tried something different I am not a fan of the style, which is not that flattering on Kajol. The outfit looks very bare; Kajol should have opted for some jewellery. As for hubby Ajay Devgn he works his all black suit look nicely.

Verdict: Kajol is Not Hot! Ajay Devgn is HOT!

 

Meera: Anil Kapoor looks dapper in his suit as always. Sunita Kapoor carries of her heavily printed outfit well. I do like her necklace choice.

Verdict: Anil and Sunita Kapoor are HOT!

Prathna: Carrying off something as heavily printed as that is not easy feat to manage but Sunita does it well. And yes I too am ogling at the necklace. Anil Kapoor looks might fine as always! How he manages it with every appearance is beyond me.

Verdict: Kapoors are Hot!

 

Meera: Jeetendra ji carries of his suit well. Tusshar Kapoor opts for something a bit different by choosing to wear a silver suit. This would have worked better if he had opted for a silver jacket and black trousers or vice versa, the all silver look and open button shirt reminds me of some 80s dance outfit.

Verdict: Jeetendra is HOT Tusshar Kapoor is Not Hot

Prathna: Tushar’s appearance was much like his career, lost in the shadows of his dashing father!

Verdict: Jeetuji is Hot but Tushar is Not!


Meera: Sonakshi Sinha looks lovely but I am not a fan of her outfit. The border is far to big and bold making it very distracting.

Verdict: Sonakshi Sinha looks hot but her outfit is Not Hot!

Prathna: Definitely a big bold and unattractive border that ruins the outfit (designed by Manish Malhotra for Mijwan collection) which is sad because she pulls off a floor length anarkali, the dark makeup and hair quite well.

Verdict: Sonakshi’s hair and makeup are hot but the outfit is not!


Prathna: By far the best looking couple on the red carpet! Genelia and Ritiesh were stylish in every sense of the word. Loving the Rohit Gandhi + Rahul Khanna gown and am so glad she styled it the way she did!

Verdict: The Deshmukh’s are sizzling hot!

Meera: Genelia D’souza looks ok, personally not a fan of her gown but she works it well. Riteish Deshmukh works his simple suit well.

Verdict: Genelia D’souza and Riteish Deshmukh are HOT!


Meera: Parineeti Chopra looks nice but her attire is awful. Brown and pink are never a good combination and this is a prime example of why – awful!

Verdict – Parineeti Chopra is Not Hot.

Prathna: Would you believe another horrendous floor length anarkali of Manish’s! Why Manish Why! A pretty girl just doesn’t deserve to be punished like this!

Verdict: Parineeti Chopra is not hot!

 

Meera: Kalki Koechlin oddly works this unusual outfit. As for Anurag Kashyap not a fan of this suit combo.

Verdict: Kalki Koechlin is Hot, Anurag Kashyap is Not Hot!

Prathna: I have to agree, had this Sabyasachi suit been on someone else I may have written it off. Sadly can’t say the same about Anurag’s quirky choice with the suit.

Verdict: Kalki is HOT but Anurag is Not!

 

Meera: Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan all decided to go for all a black matching look and they carry it off nicely. A bit boring but they work it well.

Verdict: Sidharth Malhotra, Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan are HOT!

Prathna: That’s the word! Boring! Thank you Meera. The boys definitely deserve the tag because they come off looking like clones of each other. Alia’s gown is quite lovely but a bit too promish given the event. That’s not to say she doesn’t look hot.

Verdict: Alia Bhatt is hot but Siddharth & Varun are not!

 

Meera: Prachi Desai has opted for a more mature look. I am not a fan of her boring dress. Prachi should have opted for a statement necklace to bring the dress to life.

Verdict: Prachi Desai is Not Hot!

Prathna: The dress indeed is screaming for a statement necklace and although boring I don’t seem to mind the Halston Heritage gown which was well complimented with the sleek hair do.

Verdict: Prachi Desai is HOT!

 

Meera: Preity Zinta looks lovely but I am not a fan of her outfit, the proportions are off. This outfit would have looked much better if the top half was longer.

Verdict – Preity Zinta is Not Hot!

Prathna: I don’t have a problem with the outfit as such but the dupatta is really getting to me the more I look at it. What’s with the metallic border. Always a shame with a pretty woman (pun intended) lands a less than pretty outfit.

Verdict: Preity Zinta is NOT HOT.

 

Meera: Not a fan of Arshad Warsi’s look, it does nothing for him

Verdict: Arshad Warsi is Not Hot!

Prathna: Um yeah what was the look he was aiming for anyways?

Verdict: Not Hot!

 

Meera: Aruna Irani ji works her black anarkali churidaar and looks great!

Verdict: Aruna Irani is Hot!

Prathna: Perfect example of less is more. Amongst all the glittery and shimmery outfits this was refreshing!

Verdict: Aruna Irani is hot!

 

Meera: Sanjay Dutt looks dapper in his suit. Manyata Dutt works her monochrome sari well.

Verdict: Sanjay and Manyata Dutt look HOT!

Prathna: Sanju Baba has let loose a bit too much for my liking and hence the look isn’t working for me. Manyatta on the other hand is rocking that saree! Again like Arunaji’s look this one wins my votes for being refreshing and not the usual OTT type outfits everyone else went for.

Verdict: Sanju is NOT HOT but Manyata is VERY HOT!

 

Meera: Juhi Chawla looks lovely in her bright pink outfit. Husband Jai Mehta works his Indian attire well.

Verdict: Juhi Chawla and Jai Mehta are HOT!

Prathna: Yay for a man in Indian attire! Juhi looks sweet as always and as always I have issues with the texture and cut of her hair.

Verdict: Juhi (minus hair) and Jai are HOT

 

Meera: Suniel Shetty although looks to me like he is off to a political conference and not a birthday but he works his statement look. Not a fan of wife Mana Shetty’s outfit – too much gold spoils the look and makes it look tacky.

Verdict: Suniel Shetty is Hot! Wife Mana Shetty is Not Hot!

Prathna: The loose dhoti-esque pants and kurta look is working for Sunil and how! Loving the jacket + kurta also. And yes like Meera, I too think that all that gold is just not healthy on one outfit and gets it a sure shot entry into tackyville!

Verdict: Sunil Shetty is SUPER HOT however Mana is not!

 

Meera: Sequin’s are difficult to get right as if they are not worn in the right way can look tacky and unfortunately although Shamita Shetty looks lovely her outfit looks tacky. Raj Kundra looks ok and Shilpa Shetty opts for something different and just about carries it off. I do like her necklace.

Verdict: Shamita Shetty is Not Hot!
Raj Kundra is Hot!
Shilpa Shetty is Hot!

Prathna: One to be very favourable to sequence even I have to say that look for Shamita has gone horribly wrong! Sis Shilpa on the other hand looks beautiful! Statement necklace and all. Raj Kundra looks not too bad also!

Verdict: Mr & Mrs Kundra look hot however Shamita Shetty is not!

 

Meera: Vinod Khanna works his suit, wife Kavita Khanna looks really young and works her sari. Son Rahul Khanna looks dapper as always!

Verdict: The Khanna’s are a HOT family.

Prathna: Vinod and Kavita’s outfit has gone wrong in more than one way. Perhaps a Desi attire for Vinod Khanna would have worked. As for Kavita’s outfit, boy that’s wrong on so many levels! Son Rahul however looked like the lady killer he is, as always.

Verdict: Rahul Khanna is VERY HOT however Vinod and Kavita Khanna are not!

 

Meera: What on earth is Sameera Reddy wearing?! Were to begin with this awful outfit and not to mention the tacky fluorescent purse, really Sameera?

Verdict – Sameera Reddy is NOT HOT!

Prathna: This is what you end up looking like when you’re so hell bent on ruling fashion blocks as Sameera seems to be. It just comes across as try hard and all wrong!

Verdict: Not hot!

 

Meera: Ameesha Patel has a knack for choosing tacky outfits; I have yet to see her choose something nice. The dress is unflattering and the shoes are hideous! Someone needs to get Ameesha Patel a stylist stat!

Verdict – Ameesha Patel is Not Hot!

Prathna: She’s her own worst enemy it seems. Putting aside the disastrous dress and shoes, whats with the lack of makeup and hair attention?

Verdict: Ameesha is definitely NOT HOT!

 

Meera: Sonali Bendre looks nice and works this dress well.

Verdict: Sonali Bendre is Hot!

Prathna: Can this woman ever look bad! Working the Falguni and Shane Peacock gown and how!

Verdict: Sonali Bendre is VERY HOT!

 

Meera: Urmila Matondkar looks amazing and regal in her outfit.

Verdict: Urmila Matondkar is HOT!

Prathna: another overdressed appearance by Urmila but its not her fault, its that Manish Malhotra gown. Really not feeling the overwhelming outfit

Verdict: Urmila is not hot!

 

Meera: Geeta Basra looks nice. Although her sari is a tad bit much for me she works it well.

Verdict – Geeta Basra is Hot!

Prathna: A distinct word comes to mind with this look of Geeta’s. It would have to be ‘tacky’. Hair, makeup, saree and all!

Verdict: Geeta is NOT HOT

 

Meera: Aftab Shivdasani works his suit well. As for his partner Nin Dusanj, I am not a fan of the boring grey dress.

Verdict: Aftab Shivdasani is HOT! He’s fiancé, not so much.

Prathna: Nice of Mr Shivdasani to finally introduce us to his future Mrs. They both looked effortlessly stylish.

Verdict: Aftab & Nin are both HOT!

 

Meera: Mahima Chaudhary looks nice and she works this sari well, makes a change from what I usually see her in.

Verdict – Mahima Chaudhary is HOT!

Prathna: While I love seeing a lady break away from the norm all that traditional grand silk is just making me hyperventilate. Maybe it just the way its worn.

Verdict: Not hot

 
Meera: Javed Jaffrey should never wear this suit again, it looks awful and a bit of a joke! As for his wife that outfit is not flattering and overpowers her.

Verdict: Javed Jaffrey and is wife are Not Hot!

Prathna: I think I should just reserve my comments as I don’t know what to say to this!

Verdict: Javed & wife are NOT HOT

 

Meera: Tara Sharma looks nice but her white gown is very boring and does nothing for her.

Verdict – Tara Sharma is Not Hot!

Prathna: Loving that Tara kept it simple and sweet. Perhaps a different clutch but apart from that a flawless look!

Verdict: Tara Sharma is VERY HOT

 

Meera: Farhan Azmi looks ok in his suit. Ayesha Takia is wearing far too much makeup; perhaps it is the angle of the photo but her face looks a bit fake and done up. Not a fan of the colours of her outfit, it is a tad bit Christmassy!

Verdict: Farhan Azmi is Hot, Ayesha Takia is Not Hot!

Prathna: Another appearance in which Ayesha goes too far. Someone get her help! Hubby Farhan was nothing special either.

Verdict: Mr and Mrs Azmi are not hot.

 

Meera: Divya Dutta works her little black sari nicely and looks pretty.

Verdict: Divya Dutta is Hot!

Prathna: Quite a unique choice of a saree for Divya and it pays off. Hoping that white thing in her hand is an invitation and not a white clutch!

Verdict: Divya is looking VERY HOT!

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The GQ Men Of the Year Awards 2012 took place over the weekend in Mumbai and as expected, the stylish event was a starry affair. We of course had our eyes on the fashion to see which stars dressed to impress. You’ve already heard Meera’s thoughts on the men on the red carpet, now its the ladies who are under the spotlight!

Two of our fashion correspondents decide to dissect the fashion the ladies on the red carpet opted for on the night. Read on to find out if Meera and Prathna agree on who’s hot, and who was not!

Meera: Deepika Padukone looks ravishing in red in a Gaurav Gupta couture gown. Everything about her look from her hairstyle to her statement red lips works for the actress. I do like that she has opted for minimal, if no, jewellery that allows the gorgeous gown to do the talking.

Prathna: Deepika went all out with her look in her Gaurav Gupta gown. She pulls off the gown well and the makeup. The hair may be a ‘love it or hate it’ scenario. Personally I would have loved to see her in another do but you may think otherwise.

Verdict – Meera – Deepika Padukone is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Quite hot.

Prathna: Not quite sure what is happening with Ms Fakhri’s gown or hair. Her non-existent curves whilst an asset normally let her down for this outfit which seemed to just be dumped to the ground rather than falling elegantly to the floor.  Add to that ‘that’ hair was just a disaster no matter what the outfit.

Verdict – Meera – Nargis Fakhri is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Not Hot

Prathna: One to always give us a striking appearance Jacqueline’s latest outing was no different. The Amit GT gown worked for her and how! I don’t mind the hair and makeup either but am curious to see how it would turn out with a bit of colour on her lips. Nevertheless she looks stunning

Verdict – Meera - Jacqueline Fernandez looks Hot but her gown is Not!

Verdict – Prathna – Hot!

Prathna:  Another Gaurav Gupta sighting on the red carpet courtesy of Ms Koechlin but unlike Deepika’s look this one wasn’t quite as flawless. The colour just seemed to look too washed out on Kalki. The lack of any dark tones in her makeup is probably what is to be blamed for the washed out look.

Verdict – Meera - Kalki Koechlin is Not Hot!

Verdict – Prathna – Agreed!

Prathna: It was a very Audrey Hepburn inspired look for newcomer Ms Sharma on the night and she pulled it off quite well! Loving the gown, the hair and the minimal accessorising.

Verdict – Meera & Prathna - Evelyn Sharma is HOT!

Prathna: Nothing looks quite as sizzling on the red carpet than a woman comfortable in her skin and in her choices and Konkona is always that. Opting for a simple traditional saree over a fancy designer gown or saree was possibly the best way to stand out of the crowd and look amazing! Although it is her style mantra, its not one I want her to change until she wants to do so herself.

Verdict – Meera - Ignore the clutch bag and Konkona Sen Sharma is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Very Hot

Prathna: Very unsure of what exactly the Housefull 2 star was wearing but whatever it was, it definitely wasn’t working for Shazahn.

Verdict – Meera & Prathna - Shazahn Padamsee is Not Hot!

Prathna: Jiah perhaps couldn’t have opted for a more unflattering gown. Not sure if its just me but the shape of that dress just not working for Ms Khan’s figure.

Verdict – Meera - Jiah Khan’s gown is Not Hot!

Verdict – Prathna - Not Hot.

Prathna: Keeping it simple and classy as always was Dia Mirza in her favourite designer, Anita Dongre. Although the clutch was an eyesore, it wasn’t so bad of a choice to ruin the look completely because she did look darn flawless!

Verdict – Meera & Prathna - Dia Mirza is HOT!

Verdict – Meera - Kajol is Not Hot!

Verdict – Prathna -  Yes so Not Hot!

Verdict – Meera - Vidya Balan is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Not Hot

Prathna: Aisha star Amrita Puri opted for a Komal Sood black lace corset and wrap gown which although a bold choice didn’t do much for the pretty lady. The heels and the makeup didn’t help either.

Verdict – Meera - Amrita Puri is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Amrita Puri is Not Hot.

Prathna: It’s a pity when a brave choice goes horribly wrong and it did so with Esha and her makeup up for the evening. If only she’d kept those tones far more lighter. What a shame because the dress isn’t all that bad.

Verdict – Meera - Esha Gupta is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Esha Gupta is Not Hot

Prathna: Not quite sure if Ms Keech could have saved that outfit. The Adarsh Gill gown just wasn’t the right choice. Surprisingly, neck up she did look great!

Verdict – Meera & Prathna agree - Hazel Keech is Not Hot!

Prathna: Not always a fan of the Chak De star’s fashion choices but she works that gown well! I love the semi-formal, semi-casual feel to it and the carefree styling helped in keeping the aura of the outfit in tact.

Verdict – Meera - Sagarika Ghatke looks nice but her outfit is Not Hot!

Verdict – Prathna – Sagarika Ghatke is Hot

Prathna: It was an AM:PM gown for Sarah on the red carpet. She wore it well and accessorised it brilliantly with her hair accessories.

Verdict – Meera - Sarah Jane Dias is HOT!

Verdict – Prathna – Sarah Jane Dias is Hot

Prathna: The gown that Ms Dandekar chose was quite overwhelming in itself add to that a hair do and makeup that demand attention in itself and it all becomes too much to handle. Wish she’d styled down the look as it all ended up being a bit over the top.

Verdict – Meera - Shibani Dandekar is Not Hot!

Verdict – Prathna – We agree again, Shibani Dandekar is Not hot

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BollySpice is proud to support the Asian Music Awards and rising local Asian talent. This year international artists Jay Sean and MIA led the nominations making it into two categories; Best Male and Best Female and the two are both nominated for Best Video prize.

Nokia’s Unsigned artists Kishen, RaOool and Amanjot Sangha performed at the event with the winner of the Nokia Unsigned prize being announced as 17 year old Amanjot Sangha. Sharing her excitement Amanjot told us, “I honestly can’t believe I have won this amazing prize. Any girl who dreams of being a singer would dream of performing at Wembley Arena, a place where I’ve seen my idols perform year after year.”

Preeya Kalidas (Best Female), Gurdas Mann (Best International Act and album) and Naughty Boy (Best Producer) also made it onto the nominations list.

The Lebara Mobile Asian Music Awards are set to take place in Wembley Arena on October 25th 2012. The awards ceremony that celebrates its 10th year is set to have performances by a number of artists including Bollywood singer Rahat Fateh Ali Khan.

As always BollySpice will be there to cover the event, bring you exclusive interviews and take you behind the scenes.

For now do check out our exclusive interview from the Nominations launch party with Mumzy Stranger.

The full nominations can be read below:

Best Male
Jay Sean
Ash King
Garry Sandhu
H-Dhami
Jazzy B

Best Female
M.I.A
Preeya Kalidas
Nindy Kaur
Tasha Tah
Kanika Kapoor

Best Album
Sukshinder Shinda – Rock the Party
JK – Gabru Panjab Dha
PBN – Me, Myself and Music
Panjabi Hit Squad – World Famous
Aman Hayer – The Entourage

Best Desi Act
Garry Sandhu
JK
DJ Sanj
Sukshinder Shinda
RDB

Best Newcomer
Junai Kaden
Shide Boss
Kanika Kapoor
Romy Shay
Banger

Best Video
Jay Sean – I’m All Yours
MIA – Bad Girls
Preeya Kalidas – Love Between Us
RDB – Sach Gal
Foji – Pumbeeri

Best Urban Act
Metz & Trix
Raxstar
Arjun
Roach Killa
Mumzy Stranger

Best Producer
Naughty Boy
Surinder Rattan
Dr Zeus
PBN
DJ Sanj

Best Club DJ
DJ H
Jags Klimax
DJ Kayper
Panjabi Hit Squad
DJ Fricktion

Best Radio Show
Noreen Khan – Asian Network
Nihal – Radio 1
Sunny and Shay – BBC London
Bobby Friction – Asian Network
Neev – Kiss 100

Best International Album
Yo Yo Honey Singh – International Villager
Miss Pooja – Breathless
Amrinder Gill – Judaa
Gurdas Maan – Jogiya
Satinder Satraaj – Cheery Wala

Best International Act
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan
Yo Yo Honey Singh
Shreya Goshal
Gurdaas Mann
Mika Singh

Best Alternative Act
Nitin Sawhney
Asian Dub Foundation
Niraj Chag
Rumer
Raghu Dixit

With contributions by Meera Sharma and Anjum Shabbir

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Yash Chopra’s Untitled Project

It’s safe to say that this is definitely a biggie for all involved. Yash Chopra is making a directorial comeback to his key romance genre, Shah Rukh looks to be reprising that loverboy charm, and AR Rahman is working for the first time with Yashraj. Shah Rukh is paired with Anushka Sharma and Katrina Kaif, and from the stills we’ve seen it looks pretty cute.

Ness: So let’s start with Yash Chopra’s Untitled Project because it’s A R Rahman and Gulzar. COME ON, this is going to be amazing

Rum:  I know, I am a bit skeptical with how AR Rahman is going to approach the Yashraj sort of formula. There’s usually the Punjabi wedding song, the peppy contemporary song, the endless romantic ones, and the rustic number. I feel like AR could do it, as I’m sure it will come together seamlessly. I’ve recently heard that they’ve asked Katrina to sing which could be great or embarrassing!

Ness:  Yeah – he hasn’t worked with Yash Raj films before, but then, I feel like he can work within the constraints of the “genre” songs. I mean, who expected the Rockstar soundtrack to be THAT epic? And yes Kat…it could be awful. Let’s hope that’s a rumour.

Rum:  Haha, I hope so too! I will further claim that I WAS SO WRONG about Rockstar, the movie really helped in appreciating the songs. With AR, his Ekk Deewana Tha didn’t gel very well, so there’s quite a lot riding on this.

Ness:  Well and also – look how well Sohail Sen managed to inject a little life into a YRF soundtrack, working within the mainstream but not being overly generic with his work on Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.

Rum:   Totally, if Amit Trivedi has been able to invert the YRF formula in Ishaqzaade then definitely AR could do it. Which is what I think is key with most AR Rahman songs, as his range and arrangements are so expansive and wide, that it completely comes together onscreen.Just look at something as grand as Taal, where the music was so sweeping and romantic but worked for the overblown and characteristic Subhash Ghai style.

Ness:  YES!  It will definitely be interesting to see how YRF and AR Rahman come together

Rum:  I think the usual Gulzar and AR Rahman pairing could really work for the expectations of the films being a giant and epic Yash Chopra movie.

Ness:  Oh, the pairing definitely adds credibility.

Rum:  And Gulzar’s lyrics are often so eloquent and poignant that it completely suits the romance of the   film!

Ness:  Yes,just reading those two names associated with the film makes me really excited for the music at the very least!!

Khiladi 786

As you may or may not know, we are extremely ardent fans of Himesh Reshammiya and especially when he acts on screen. Often Himesh’s films are not ones you would usually shout out that you adore, but we’re guilty of that. I loved Radio, and Vanessa praised Damadamm to the skies. So we are super excited for Himesh getting into the big leagues by featuring in Akshay Kumar’s return to his iconic Khiladi franchise. With Akshay’s dream run at the box office, the film has a lot street cred and the album has already been released with music by Mr, Himesh himself. Take a listen, we liked the old school and retro sound that recalls an 80s or 90s masala film!

Ness:  The combo of Akki and Himesh being in the film is awesome. I know many people will be like “OH NO!” about Himesh acting though!

Rum: Yeah! But I am so looking forward to that! As you know I love him, as an actor…which brings more badnaam to my tastes!

Ness:  I reckon if he’s IN IT he’ll give himself a song, SURELY! There are rabid Himessssshhh fans like us out there, KHILADI 786 FOR THEM!

Rum:  I know, I mean I liked the Dangerous Ishq OST, so I think this could definitely be impressive.

Ness:  Say what you like about his acting (haters) but he’s a fantastic composer.

Rum:  Himesh was definitely one of those Bhatt camp guys in the beginning, and much of Emraan Hashmi’s hit songs come from him. I think this kind of a masala film could really do well for him. To regain that hit streak, and show that he can keep up with Sajid and Wajid who’ve taken over the masala territory.

Ness:  Definitely! A masala, awesome action retro franchise revival spectacle: HELLO! Fun city! The soundtrack will be a great opportunity to show he’s still got it. I loved the Damadamm soundtrack and there were hints in there of his masala soul wanting to break out.

Rum: The soundtrack definitely has that retro sound that worked for many of his early millennial films.

Ness:  It’s been 12 years since a Khiladi film, maybe the vibe they were going for is as if this one follows on from the last. The retro sound completely works as a kind of masala revival that we’re seeing these days.

Rum: But the vintage vibe is something that really works here, people may find it as super cheesy but given the Khiladi franchise it slightly works!

Aiyya and English Vinglish

Make no mistakes we absolutely love anything Amit Trivedi churns out, because his music sounds lovingly crafted and original. Ishaqzaade was definitely a gem of 2012, and Ekk Main aur Ekk Tu showed a different side to his style. Both soundtracks were ones that grew on you, as there was something to savour even in ones you might not have expected to like on first listen. Trivedi is at the helm of two heroine films with Sridevi and Rani Mukherjee returning to screens after a hiatus. While the themes of each film seem wildly different, there’s definitely a chance that Amit Trivedi will have a musical hattrick on his hands.

Rum: I’m curious about English Vinglish as it seems like more of a lowkey movie where songs seem perhaps secondary to the narrative.

Ness:  Like Kahaani maybe, no actual picturisations?

Rum:  But there’s likely to be one song that will convey all that Sridevi charm.

Ness:  Yeah it would be a shame to have a Sridevi film and no Sridevi shimmy

Rum:  Ya that’s what I’m thinking, it might be a waste not to have Sridevi dancing or using that face to charm us!

Ness:  Amit Trivedi is kind of an interesting one, too, he’s proven his ability to do a wide range of stuff. I mean, compare…EMAET with Dev D, apples and oranges, really

Rum:  I know, he’s so versatile from soundtrack to soundtrack. From the YRF formula for Ishaqzaade to EMAET, he really knows how to invert the song tropes

Ness:  But he keeps it interesting and hooks you in! I remember when EMAET came out people were like…WHAT? but then got addicted

Rum:  I know his music sounds so different from the usual fare, that it does take a while for an album like EMAET to grow on you.

Ness:  Do you think Aiyya, with all the reputed item songs, will make up for the possible lack of big numbers in EV?

me:  I think his lyricist is Swanand Kirkire which should be really great in perhaps using the songs to highlights moments in the narrative. I think Aiyya is guaranteed to be the showstopper, because either if EV doesn’t grow on you then there’s Aiyaa to make up for it

Ness:  They’ll both be good though, right?! I can’t imagine being disappointed by an Amit Trivedi album

He’s one of the fresh breezes stirring up the industry.

Rum:  I know that’s true, I think 2012 will be a great year for Amit, as Ishaqzaade is already a winner, so he can only go from strength to strength. Since it’s an Anurag production, he usually gives his composers leeway to get creative

Ness:  Yes, and look at the glory that came from the Anurag/Amit collaboration of Dev D.

I anticipate a Tamil influence: it has Prithviraj as the hero of the film. And Rani is playing a Marathi girl so I reckon the soundtrack will play on the clash between the cultures.

Rum:  I think my expectations are a bit more amped for this one, as if Rani’s billed as the star attraction then the music numbers need to be fantabulous.

Ness:  Yeah, Rani is on a whole other level – the music has to be fantastic to match.

Rum:  Hahah i hope he uses some more dubstep as he’s made me really give that genre another chance! 

The Heroine Brigade

We took a slight digression to look at how packed Fall 2012 is with so many heroine comebacks and perhaps stronger roles for women in general. There’s Aiyya, Ishqk in Paris, English Vinglish, Heroine, and so many more to look forward to. Songs always become part of the success factor in ensuring that heroines create big comeback or that their songs become entrenched in the filmi canon. Who can think of Munni without Malaika Arora Khan?

Rum: As for Aiyya, I think the expectations are amped since the latter half is heroine dominated and it’s as much a competition for the next hit song for the Preity/Kareena/Rani/Sridevi brigade as it is for box office glory.

Ness:  It’s nice to see most of those names are heroines from like, a decade ago. I mean, Katrina and Anushka are the only new ones who’ll be in the mix

Rum :  I know, and I think the music landscape has definitely changed for them in order to be associated  with hit songs. With Rani, she’s got a good music composer at the helm, who can probably do justice to her music numbers.

Ness:  Yes, and look at the response that ‘Go Go Go Govinda’ item number got recently. Sonakshi – fully covered, JUST MATCHING PRABHU DEVA STEP FOR STEP

Rum:  I know and he’s a pretty crazy dancer!

Ness:  And people are saying NOW THERE’S AN ITEM NUMBER! It’s so good! I think people are tiring of heroines who shall remain nameless starving themselves and coldly gyrating and attemptimg to look “sexy”" in skimpy clothing because it ends up all item numbers are interchangeable.

Rum: And i love how traditional ones like a lavani one for Aiyya and Vidya’s one are coming back in fashion, it doesn’t just have to be gyrating and western beats!

Ness:  Yeah there seems to be a definite backlash against the glossy Western numbers, matched by the  rural, rustic numbers.

Rum: I think most music composers are trying to bring that South Indian beat, and ganpati sounds to make it appeal across the boards.

Talaash

Ram Sampath is making his third outing as music director after the huge hit Delhi Belly, which was such an varied and eclectic mix of punk, fusion, and a fabulous disco qawalli. While his initial run as music director for 2004’s Khakhee was quite memorable, Delhi Belly certainly gave Sampath a new sound and energy that was lacking from his earlier efforts. On his second major album, Talaash is bound to be something unique and interesting given the thriller style of the film. Aamir Khan definitely trusts in Sampath’s vision as his songs on Khan’s show Satyamev Jayate were some of most soulful and eloquent songs ever that uniquely conveyed the issues of every program. With Talaash, there’s been no real rumblings of Aamir modifying the music or adding his characteristic stamp to the music, so it’s all on Sampath to deliver another gem!

Ness:  Undeniably Delhi Belly was THE HIT of last year so this one is gonna be epic.

Rum:  I think Ram Sampath has so many expectations on his shoulders for this one.

Ness:  Yeah hopefully he doesn’t suffer from dreaded 2nd album syndrome!

Rum:  But if Delhi Belly and his gorgeous songs on Satyamev Jayate are anything to go by then it should be pretty amazing. I hope he doesn’t crack under that much anticipation for this one.

Ness:  Talaash has been in the works for AGES though. Aamir Khan is a notorious perfectionist and there have been no rumblings about the music.

Rum:  Okay its Ram Sampath and Javed Aktar as a team, and that should be a good pair.

Ness:  I think all izz well

Rum:  That’s true, as I don’t know if Aamir is as picky with his music, but he’s given Ram a chance on his movie and his show, so I think he’ll probably have a good one on his hands.

Ness:  If he’s producing the film though, he’ll want all the elements to be right. Look how long Delhi Belly took to release!

Rum:  I’m just thankful it’s coming out this year!

Ness:  Yeah, excited to see what this one is like. Talaash is a thriller, right? Wonder if the music will be as eclectic as Delhi Belly or if it’ll be a more cohesive, unified sound.

Rum:  I know, this one seems like it could be a mixed bag, maybe a more atmospheric sound like Kahaani, or one that has the formula, as I think they said Kareena had some item song. But with this one, I think Ram Sampath has a dream launchpad for album #2. Here’s hoping its a good one!

Ness:  Indeed!

ABCD – Anybody Can Dance!

Choreographer Remo Fernades makes his second directorial debut with a film that seems to suit him to a tee! Being touted as India’s answer to the Step Up franchise, ABCD is being filmed in 3D with two of the most fabulous choreographers at the helm: Prabhu Deva and Ganesh Acharya. This one is bound to be a really innovative movie that showcases so much of Prabhu and Ganesh’s styles. We cannot wait for all of those dance-offs!

Rum:  Okay lets go on to, ABCD? That mega ‘awesomesauce’ 3D dance movie.

Ness:  Okay, this soundtrack will be BANGING!

Rum:  I KNOW! It’s Sachin and Jigar at the helm. And I kinda liked the peppy soundtrack for FALTU

Those two did Shor, Kya Super Kool Hai Hum, and going by these ones they really know how to capitalize on songs that appeal across the board.

Ness:  It’s gonna be India’s first dance movie a la Step Up – so lots of tunes, I’m guessing.

Rum:  They seem like more of a ‘desi’ duo, but for this one the music is expected to be pretty amazing. And it has to be good enough for Prabhu Deva and Ganesh Acharya to sign off on

Ness:  Dancefloor friendly, beats heavy, remixes…

Rum:  Yep, there’ll probably be a ton of remixes!

Ness:  Actually, potentially a mix of various genres too, because that’s what those dance contests are all about. It’s not ALL techno or hip hop or rap, it’s “can you dance to this remixed classical indian song?”

Rum:  Prabhu is probably gonna do one of the classical ones with his signature body popping twist! He was absolutely nuts on the new iifa’s!

Ness:  Yeah, this will be an awesome, massy album for sure

Rum:  With Ganesh Acharya there’s definitely gonna be a rustic number.

Ness:  Yeah that’s what I mean: there’s gonna be a bunch of different styles. like, Bappi Lahiri style disco OOOH, I HOPE!

Rum:  I think it’s going to be pretty epic, with Remo as director who’ll no doubt help with some choreographers and Ganesh and Prabhu. I want DISCO!

Ness:  do you think there’ll be more tracks than usual, like, approaching Rockstar proportions? Actually, interesting we keep talking about Rockstar as a long album. What’s Your Raashee did it first.

Rum:  I’m thinking there’ll be between 10-15 songs. I mean if its 3D and a proper masala film it’s gonna need to make it massy enough of an album and film to appeal everywhere. I’m so excited for this one

Ness:  Yeah I think definitely epic if they pull it off (which they will! look at the names involved!). Salman Khan is listed too. I wish Govinda was involved.

Rum:  Oooo I’m thinking there’s be some great number planned for Sallu to unveil another of his odd and funny moves! The collar lift from Wanted, the belt shuffle from Dabangg, the crotch scratch from Ready, and the bicep pump from Bodyguard. WHAT IS NEXT?!

Ness:  Haha yeah I love Sallu

Rum:  And I know! Chichi would be so excellent for a movie like this.

Ness:  Maybe he is a secret special VIP appearance (HOLDS BREATH AND CROSSES FINGERS)

Rum:  I’m going on a limb here but I hope they do a cameo-athon of all the best dancers and choreographers’ ala ‘Jalwa’ in Wanted

Ness:  Yes!  Like that song in Om Shanti Om…but DANCING

Rum: I hope they pull that off otherwise we’ll need to drop our careers to become the next Farah Khan masala duo

Ness:  Yes. We need to be advisors to the film industry. CONSULTANTS!

Student of the Year

Karan Johar is also heading back to the director’s seat with this cute college film, and this time without Shah Rukh Khan in a major leading role. Perhaps looking to recreate the success of his debut Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Karan is launching three star kids Alia Bhatt (Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt’s daughter) Varun Dhawan (David Dhawan’s son) and Siddharth Malhotra (Manish’s younger brother) who all look to conquer and charm at the box office this year. Vishal and Shekhar take the music this time, and with their previous successes with Karan’s films, this one is bound to impress as well.

Rum:  So Student of the Year has Vishal and Shekhar taking over. I think they are my faves in balancing the popular movies with gems like Kahaani.

Ness:  Yeah V&S are reliable.

Rum:  With this one it’s got that KJO look which again seems to offer the romantic, peppy college one, the punjabi/desi wedding, hip hop, etc!

Ness:  LOL but V&S can do that and do it really nicely. I’m thinking of Dostana, for example and Ra.One more recently. They can pull off popular easy peasy

Rum:  But My Name is Khan had a great bunch by SEL. And if this is a return to KJO’s college romance roots then I’m definitely excited for what V&S can do

Ness:  Yep I have no doubts about this.

me:  Totally, they can definitely do their mainstream ones really well along with creating songs that stay with you and the filmi universe too

Dabangg 2

Now if the end of Dabangg kept you tantalized for the next one, then we’ve just got to wait till Salman Khan creates box office mayhem with this sequel in December. With Arbaaz Khan taking over for Abhinav Kashyap, Dabangg 2 is high on our list of movies to see this year if not simply because there’s no hero quite like Chulbul Pandey. Dabangg 2 has a lot to follow, as the original film was a gamechanger for filmi music as it got the rustic and desi numbers back in fashion along with an 80’s style hero who could bash up 10 villains and romance his girl at the same time. Here’s hoping it’ll recreate that magic all over again.

Ness: If it’s as good as the first Dabangg then BLOCKBUSTER. Or chartbuster even.

Rum:  I think its Sajid and Wajid. The expectations are going to be through the roof on this one.

Ness:  They did the first one, right? So my hope will be that they…build on but don’t just recreate the first one.

Rum:  They certainly have a lot to prove in bringing something new to their masalaness.

Ness:  I hope it’s not like “Oh we need a new Munni”.

Rum:  Ya totally, but there’s already Kareena coming for an item song!

Ness:  What would be interesting is if they took it in a whole new direction. I really don’t see that happening but it would be a surprise. Because the first one was shocking/surprising for being SO RUSTIC and that was a new thing.

Rum:  I know, now the rustic item and sound is in vogue, and they’ll have to drawn on something new or making it wildly original and different from everything they have influenced since.

Ness:  Yeah exactly, because everything since has tried to be “the next Dabangg”

Rum:  While i do love S&W i want them to really go to town like they did with Rowdy, and bring the kitsch and retro sound of the 80s films the films draws inspirations from.

Ness:  I’m interested to see if they stick with what worked the first time, or actually push further. Yes! I LIKE YOUR IDEA!  The 80s revival worked in The Dirty Picture.

me:  I know – the disco beats, or just that sort of Ram Lakhan or Himmatwala massive drums and the like… this one has already got me curious to see what they’ll do.

Ness:  Yes, definitely one I am curious about!

Rum:  So in review, we’re curious and excited for: English Vinglish, Aiyya, Talaash, ABCD, Dabangg 2, Student of the Year.

With contributions by Rumnique Nannar and Vanessa Barnes

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Charla
Aur Paas…(Dil Toh Pagal Hai, 1997)
My favorite scene involves Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit and is from the movie Dil Toh Pagal Hai. According to me, this is one of the most romantic scenes ever (and what else to expect from a Yash Chopra movie), but with a playful touch and that combo makes the scene so interesting to watch. And then of course you need to have actors who can carry that off. And who better than SRK and Madhuri Dixit. Curious? I am talking about the scene that comes right after SRK’s best friend gets married.

After the couple drives off in their car and everybody waved goodbye, Madhuri realizes she lost her bangles. She runs back to the venue and starts looking for them. Then SRK pops up. She asks him if he has seen the bangles. He says he hasn’t. After that she starts to look again when she suddenly hears her bangles. She looks up and sees SRK is holding them in his hand. She tells him he needs to bring them to her. He replies that she can come and get them herself. According to her he is being childish. She walks up to him and puts out her hand and asks him again to give it to her. He says she needs to come closer to get it. Aur paas (come closer).. he says. He plays the game a little longer until Madhuri gets sick of it and gets mad.

Tension rises and the music that is being played  in the background from this moment on to support this scene is just simply mindblowing. It does give you that feeling of tension, yet it gets you in the romantic mood as well. SRK decides to give the bangles to her as he doesn’t want to see her mad. She grabs the bangles but then he grabs her hand and gets more serious about her coming closer to him. The chemistry between the two actors in this moment is beautiful, emotional and it gets the viewer involved in the moment. For me, this is one of the most memorable scenes involving Madhuri Dixit.

DTPH scene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yITD4xKkkD4

‘Ek Do Teen’ (Tezaab, 1988) and ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aaya’ (Yaarana, 1995)
I have told you about the most romantic scene ever, but I would also like to share my personal attachment to the songs ‘Ek Do Teen’ (Tezaab) and ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aaya’ (Yaarana) and two of the most famous songs of the 90s. One common thing between the two songs is that they are both are picturized as a stage performance in the movies.

‘Ek Do Teen’ has been composed by the musical Laxmikant-Pyarelal and was a massive hit. The same goes for ‘Mera Piya Ghar Aaya’ (music by Anu Malik), although it was inspired (as they call it…) by the hit song of Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. And as luck would have it, both songs are choreographed by none other than Saroj Khan.

When I was little I use to copy all the dances and with these two songs, it was no different. I knew the dances by heart, like most people did during that time. The most attractive part about both the songs is that Madhuri is dancing with so much excitement, enthusiasm and fun that as a viewer you cannot help but get up and dance yourself. Madhuri Dixit puts in a lot of feeling and that feeling comes across on the big screen. For instance, she has these fine nuances in her expressions which add a lot to the songs. Another thing is that when she dances, the is totally involved in the dance. And I think that is what makes these songs come alive. According to me, She is one of the finest dancers Bollywood has ever seen. She can pull off any dance with ease and make it look all so simple.

Ek Do Teen

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwycoX_aHmc

Mera Piya Ghar Aaya

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqcipAdbGpQ

Sheetal
Hum Aapke Hai Kaun (1994)
I must say my foremost Madhuri Dixit moment on screen was her performance in Rajshri’s Hum Aapke Hai Kaun. It maybe easy say that I was at an impressionable age and therefore I simply wanted to be Nisha after my first viewing of Hum Aapke Hai Kaun. However, to this very day, every time I watch Hum Aapke Hai Kaun I want a freaky-friday-esque procedure to happen and be zapped into Nisha’s body. Nisha was such a captivating character and Madhuri could not have brought her to life in a more magnificent way. She was fun, fashionable, intelligent, inspiring, lively, beautiful and elegant. Madhuri had fantastic chemistry with every single member of the cast ensemble, immaculate comic timing, beyond graceful song sequences and tear-jerking dramatics. In short, she incapsulated the very definition of entertainment. I strongly believe that Indian Cinema will never see such a complete and perfect performance ever again.

See…just a sample of the greatness of Madhuri in HAHK

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Uzkpoxj5J0

Ingrid
‘Badi Mushkil’ (Lajja, 2001)
In spite of a big and illustrious star cast, Lajja tanked at the box office. But at least one scene from this movie will never be forgotten: Madhuri dancing barefoot in the sand, accompanied by a big dancing crowd and towards the end also by her co-star Manisha Koirala. In ‘Badi Mushkil’, Madhuri proved once again that she was (and is) the best and most amazing dancer of her time in Hindi Cinema.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QFG7p6PpSYk

‘Gaja Gamini’ (Gaja Gamini, 2000)
It’s without any doubt Madhuri’s most unusual film. It is even one of the most unusual Hindi films generally. With Gaja Gamini, the painter MF Husain created a sort of living painting, mostly surreal paintings full of myths and symbolism. The title role in Husain’s ode to womanhood was played and danced by his muse Madhuri Dixit. The title song shows Madhuri at her classic dancing best though in this scene you never get to see her face. An absolutely fascinating moment.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrbaZqBCmZk

‘Tum Ne Agar Pyar Se’ (Raja, 1995)
If you look for a song scene where you can enjoy a) Madhuri’s beauty, b) Madhuri’s dancing and c) Madhuri’s talent for hilarious face expressions, try ‘Tum Ne Agar Pyar Se’ from Raja , a movie which rightfully should have been titled “Rani” as Madhuri is heart and soul of this film. Her co-star Sanjay Kapoor is chance-less against her – though in this scene he still tries to avert her relentless advances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBjG-sXUnlU

‘Choli Ke Peeche’ (Khalnayak, 1993)
It’s one of the first songs you think of when you hear the name Madhuri Dixit. In the much talked-about song ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ from the superhit Khalnayak Madhuri showed her amazing dancing skills and left not only her co-star Sanjay Dutt in awe. But Sanju obviously studied her very well for later in the film he copies her dance to cheer her up. It beggars belief how Madhuri could remain so serious while watching the gangster gang dancing ‘Choli Ke Peeche’ for her. Too good.

Madhuri’s version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X4_YZJWWO4

Men’s version:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfVO_F6FQik

‘Tamma Tamma Loge’ (Thanedaar, 1990)
It was indeed a magical moment when Sanjay Dutt, until then known as a non-dancer, appeared besides Madhuri in ‘Tamma Tamma Loge’ (Thanedaar) and danced like never before. He had trained like a madman to meet the challenge of shaking a leg together with the dance goddess. ‘Tamma Tamma Loge’ became a cult song and is even today immensely popular.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1iFzqdn71w

Prateeksha
‘Humko Aaj Kal Hai’ ( Sailaab, 1990)
This hit song from the 1990 film is one of the favorite Madhuri songs of mine for the simple reason that this dancing diva makes looking sexy and innocent at the same time so darn easy! Her dance style, grace and the ‘ada’ are no strangers to movie buffs and it’s something we often find missing today. Mads shows us how to be sexy without being vulgar. Just watch how she seems to be living the song and not enacting it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPvBBnljPAc

Trupti
‘Saaso ki Mala pe’ (Koyla, 1997)
Where do I even begin?! I’ve been a fan of Madhuri dance and her smile since forever. My most favorite Madhuri moments are from two movies (if i really really had to pick which was a task in itself!), one is a song called ‘Saaso ki Maala pe’ from the movie Koyla which stars Shahrukh Khan opposite her. The song according to me was soo grand in it’s simplicity. It captured everything Madhuri which is her love for dance. Delicately graceful hand gestures mixed in with powerful dance moves and the drum beats just make this the song perfect. Beautiful choreography, beautiful music and lyrics, beautiful Madhuri.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VH5bqmCTd_M

Statue scene from Yaraana (1997) with Rishi Kapoor
My second favorite is from the movie Yaraana a song named ‘Jaadu jaadu’ where her character Lalita pretends to be a statue because she is running away from JB aka Raj Babbar who wants to marry her and has been keeping her locked up in his house until wedding day. Rishi Kapoor being drunk thinks he’s just seen a ‘statue’ move. So in that drunk state he carries her making it a funny scene because Madhuri is standing completely upright! I personally don’t feel that there has ever been a better doll-faced statue than Madhuri in this scene/song. (Scene starts at 4:02 marker)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcfI-mTu70A

Stacey
‘Dola Re Dola’ (Devdas, 2002)
When you think of Madhuri and dance sequences then the two from Devdas have to come to mind. One of the greatest dance sequences ever filmed has to be ‘Dola Re Dola’ that featured not only Madhuri but also Aishwarya Rai. It just does not get any better than that scene and that dance number! I still am in awe every time I watch it.

Here is another cool thing: One of our writers experienced ‘Dola Re Dola’ first hand under Saroj Khan. Charla says: A few years ago, choreographer Saroj Khan came to Holland to give a masterclass on dancing. As I am totally into dance, I decided to take part and see if I can reach a certain level that was expected of Bollywood dancers. The first song I was made to perform on was in fact ‘Dola Re Dola’ from Devdas. Here I was, with  my street dance attitude and no classical background…and the only thing I could think of was how the hell was I suppose to do this. Khan and her assistants were very helpful and gave good instruction on how to get the posture right. I practiced everyday for a few hours to nail it. Madhuri and Aishwarya make it seem so easy in the video, but then again they are trained dancers. Even though the class was not made to dance to the whole song, we learned a lot about classical dance and how things went during the choreographing of the song. To be taught by Saroj Khan herself was a wonderful experience and one I will cherish all my life. And btw I nailed the masterclass and past with an 8.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oeBzNBIso

‘Maar Dala’ (Devdas, 2002)
Of course ‘Maar Dala’ has to be mentioned as well. You can literally feel every moment of this, the desire, the resistance, the pain and it is brillant to watch. It shows the true power and magic that Madhuri just exudes on screen.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oJOzvHyS_k

‘Laila Majnu’ (Aaja Nachle, 2007)
I admit that many a time I have sat and just marveled at the cool choreography and amazing dancing I have seen in many Bollywood movies. But never ever was I so moved and so incredibly overwhelmed by a piece that, like the audience on screen, I was to stunned to even react and then when I did I actually clapped! Yes, watching it at my house, by myself, I clapped. This is not a simply a movie song promo, or even a dance sequence… this is art. Trust me if you have not seen it take the time and be awed! I have never seen anything as amazing and moving as this. Brilliant and many other adjectives!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0tlRuT0H2Q

So there you have some of our favorite Madhuri moments! Tell us what are some of your favorite Madhuri Magical Moments!

With contributions by Charla Manohar, Ingrid Zellner, Prateeksha Khot, Trupti Kantilal, Sheetal Tiwari and Stacey Yount

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