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Well, for the people not knowing this, the name 'Parth' means, 'the person who never misses his target' and to our amazement, we see Parth Samthaan proving it right every time. To be more specific, Parth Samthaan's target is his fans' hearts and we see him hitting it straight to the point with his sterling performances, his dapper personality and his oh! so cute intagram pictures. This man can be anything, right from utterly sweet and cute to marvelously sexy and manly. We have seen his versatility in shows like Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan and Kasauti Zindagi Kay. In the show Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan itself we have seen two different personalities portrayed by him. One is the arrogant and aggressive 'Monster Manik', while the other is the rather gracious and tender hearted Manik who is in love with Nandini. Also his character of a simple, sweet and innocent Bengali boy Anurag Basu from the show Kasauti Zindagi Kay, garnered him a great deal of praise.
His dazzling smile and his dreamy eyes can make girls swoon over him in an instant. He has this, 'bholi si surat and aankhon mein masti' and it is his female fans jo 'durr khadi sharmaaye' and I have only two words for his irresistible charm and that's- 'Aye haaye!' No wonder why he is one of the most desirable men on television. After Siddharth Shukla, he bagged the second position in the list of the Most desirable men on T.V., 2020. His instagram profile is also a complete treat for all his female fans and why it wouldn't be? We see him sharing his sun kissed pictures, his shirtless pictures and also his photos from the gym with some goofy captions to maintain the balance as his instagram pictures are sometimes 'too hot to handle'. The glow on his face and his pictures add glow to his fans' day. I am so interested in watching what and how he is going to blow our minds in the future. Comment down below your thoughts about the amazing Parth Samthaan and how did you become his fan.
As cliche as this might sound, but 'Old is Gold', old is truely and purely gold! There is really no comparison or competition for the old hindi songs. We had so many melodious singers at that time whose voices still continue to rule our hearts. Amongst them, Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar is the one classic duo of that time. They both were the most respected and acclaimed singers of their time. Their soul touching songs are still alive and are etched in our hearts forever. People still choose to tune into these melodies to relax and calm themselves and have a happy time with themselves. On a dreary Tuesday afternoon, unwinding to the sounds of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar will bring you complete peace and will instantly teleport you to the olden and golden times. The 'as sweet as sugar' voices of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar will completely fill your mind with bliss and for sure their songs will make you feel so many emotions. They will give you a feeling of utter happiness which I guess no other thing can ever give you. Let's take a trip down the memory lane while taking a look at the 10 best Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar songs.
1) Waada Karo Nahi Chhodogi (from- Aa Gale Lag Jaa):
Shashi Kapoor and Sharmila Tagore can't be more adorable in this song. A song of 'Pyaar and Takraar'. The music is directed by R.D. Burman. Sharmila Tagore is frustrated and fed up in this song because of Shashi Kapoor and we can hear that exact tone in Lata Mangeshkar's voice as she always modulated her voice as per the emotions of the song which added life to the song.
2) Kora kaagaz tha yeh mann mera (from- Aradhana):
Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna look absolutely beautiful in this song while romancing in the mountains. The lyricist of this song is Anand Bakshi while the music is given by S.D. Burman.
3) Gore rang pe na itna guman kar (from- Roti):
From the movie Roti, Gore rang pe na itna guman kar, is a playful song between two lovers. Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar's versatility is proven with each and every song sung by them. They always have something different to offer to the audience. This song is also a different and light-hearted one that makes you feel joyful.
4) Tere mere milan ki yeh raina (from- Abhimaan):
A slow and calm love song particularly if you are in a mood to relax and get away from the noise and chaos of everyday life. Listening to this song before going to bed is surely going to give you a peaceful sleep.
5) Aasman Ke Neeche (from- Jewel Thief):
Actually all the old songs make me feel happy but this is one particular song that hits differently. Maybe its because of the music and also Dev Anand. The movie Jewel Thief also has two other iconic songs like Raat Akeli Hai sung by Asha Bhosle and Hothon pe aisi baat by Lata Mangeshkar.
6) Gaata rahe mera dil (from- Guide):
The beginning of the song where Kishore Kumar goes, "Gaata rahe ae ae....... mera dil....." is itself a proof that this song is going to be legit. To your amazement, you will find that this song is truely a masterpiece. Also, there's one particular thing that I like in this song and that is the shade of Waheeda Rehman's saree in the song. I know this is completely irrelevant to the topic but I just wanted to share this.
7) Tere chehre se (from- Kabhi Kabhie):
Pouring out all the emotions into a song is the one skill of Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar that fills a song with life. This one is a lively and romantic song featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Rakhee. 'Tere chehre se nazar nahi hatt ti, nazaare hum kya dekhe', this one line conveys so many feelings and is powerful in its own way.
8) Aapki aankhon mein kuch (from- Ghar):
Lata Mangeshkar is rightly called as the Nightingale of Bollywood and no one can ever deny this fact. 'Aapki aakhon mein kuch' is a love-filled song with utterly beautiful lyrics. Lyricist Gulzar believes that words should either,"Amaze or amuse" for the listener to want to understand the meaning of the lyrics.
9) Jaane kaise (from- Shakti):
A peppy song with rather enthusiastic music. Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar's voice suits to such songs just as the same way it would suit on a slow and calm song. Their voice modulation definitely proves their singing prowess and tells us why they are legends.
10) Achcha toh hum chalte hai (from- Aan Milo Sajna):
The 1970 movie 'Aan Milo Sajna' has the most beautiful album. All the songs in this movie are a treat to listen to. Each song has its own different magic and this song too is tremendously popular for its conversation style composition of the lyrics which makes it a bit different. The lyrics are also somewhat simple to understand yet hold some beauty in itself.
So these were some of the 'never-getting-old' songs sung by Kishore Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar. But this is not the end, these were just a few of the songs sung by them, the list is surely endless and it would take a lot of time to discuss about their magic and their enchanting songs. These songs will continue to fill our hearts with love and happiness. Comment down below your favorite song sung by this classic duo.
The actor with an undeniable charm, bushy eyebrows, a dapper personality and alluring dimples. Yes, its the one and only- Ayushmann Khurrana! He manages to steal our hearts in an instant just with his contagious smile and laugh. The most adorable thing about him is whenever he smiles, his eyes almost get closed more than it would be in an ordinary duchenne smile and his dimples straightly make a way into my heart and my mind sings 'Oh haareya main dil haareya'.
Ayushmann Khurrana never fails to amaze us with his outstanding performances. He is an actor who looks for challenges and always chooses the best scripts. Be it Vicky Arora or be it Chirag Dubey, we can't deny the awesomeness of the roles he has played with such sheer perfection. Ayushmann Khurrana is a multi-talented person and is not only an actor but also a singer, writer and an excellent talk show host as well which makes me feel like, "ek hi toh dil hai, kitni baar jeetoge?" Ayushmann is also a complete family man and the best husband and father a woman could ever ask for. He married his high-school sweetheart in November, 2008 after being together with her for 7 years in a relationship. He is a selenophile which makes me love him even more.
The boy who came all the way from Chandigarh, won the roadies season 2, became a show host for several TV shows, and finally fulfilled his big dream by making a debut in Bollywood with Vicky Donor, is our Ayushmann Khurrana! But this is not the end, after several unsuccessful films like Nautanki Saala!, Bewakoofiyaan and Hawaizaada, he started his own band named 'Ayushmann Bhava' which shows us his 'never give up' attitude and his whole journey inspires us to be perseverant in achieving our goals. He has been a true blessing to the Bollywood industry and is being prominently hailed for his acting prowess through which he strongly portrays characters of men tackling social issues. But, be it real life or reel life, he is that Ayush'man'n who has kept us astonished with everything he does. Well, well, I can't stop singing songs of praise for him but I would like to conclude by saying how he is just an amazing human being. On the work front, he will be seen in Abhishekh Kapoor's 'Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui' alongside Vaani Kapoor and in Anubhav Sinha's next named 'Anek'. Totally excited and awaiting to see what he has in store for us.
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Shah Rukh Khan is that one actor who needs no introduction. Shah Rukh Khan is the one amd only undisputed king of Bollywood. People have given him the name of King Khan because unarguably, he is the king of everything. Shah Rukh Khan gave a kick start to his career in Bollywood by playing a negative character in the movie Deewana. Also further, he didn't hesitate to be seen as a bad guy in his coming films. Early in his career, Shah Rukh Khan was popular for his villainous roles and was recognised for his negative characters from Deewana (1992), Baazigar (1993), Darr (1993) and Anjaam (1994). Later with DDLJ, he became the king of romance as well. People started recognizing him as a romantic hero and he became the Raj Malhotra that still stays in our hearts rent free. Over his whole career, he has played so many amazing roles and proved his versatility with each of the characters portrayed by him. With his impeccable acting skills, he makes us feel each and every emotion of the movie and in some scenes its just his eyes doing all the talking. Well, what more can I say about Shah Rukh Khan which is not already said or written. But talking about his movies, there is an endless list of hit movies given by him and today I am going to share with you a list of 10 best Shah Rukh Khan movies to watch. Some of these movies are lesser known while some are hit and popular. This list will make a perfect watchlist for all Shah Rukh Khan fans. Take a read below.
1) Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman (1992):
This was a movie in the initial stages of Shah Rukh Khan's Bollywood career. It is a story of a young man Raj (Raju), who comes to the city to find a job and settle his life. He then falls in love with Renu who helps him to find a job but later he is filled with pride and arrogance as he becomes successful. But also, with time, he finds himself slowly slipping and getting stuck in the rich lifestyle which further disturbs his relations with Renu and all others.
2) Yes Boss (1997):
In this movie we can see Shah Rukh Khan as 'Rahul- the boss ka chamcha' who constantly tries to win his boss' heart in order to be successful in his career. Rahul's boss being a casanova wants to make Seema his girlfriend and seeks Rahul's help to do so. Later Rahul falls in love with Seema and is guilty for setting her up with his boss who is just passing his time with her. He then finds himself in a great complication of choosing between his love and his career.
3) Pardes (1997):
Pardes is a complete romantic and drama movie which focuses on the values and cultures of India. Kishorilal wants his NRI son to get close to the Indian values and cultures as he is born and brought up in America. He then decides to get his son married to his friend's daughter Ganga who lives in a village in India. Rajiv and Ganga get engaged and Kishorilal decides to take her to America to learn and get familiar with the lifestyle there. But Ganga finds herself a little alone in America and shares a different, comfortable and closer relation with Arjun, Kishorilal's foster son.
4) Dil Se (1998):
Amar is a journalist who meets a woman on a railway platform and falls for her at once but she then just disappears. They both again cross paths and Amar tries to win over her but she doesn't have a mutual feeling for him and tries to avoid him as much as possible and then disappears again. Later when Amar moves on and decides to get married, the woman traces his residence and comes to his house asking for some help. But she has a bundle of mysteries hidden within herself.
5) Josh (2000):
Prakash and Max are both rivals who have their own gangs and they constantly get into fights with one another due to one reason or another. Max's twin sister Shirley falls in love with Prakash's brother Rahul, inspite of all the rivalry between their brothers. When Max finds out about his sister's love affair, it raises the temperature between him and Prakash.
6) Mohabbatein (2000):
We see Shah Rukh Khan playing the role of a music teacher in this movie. The movie surrounds the story of a renowned college named Gurukul whose principal, Narayan Shankar, is a strict and well disciplined man who wants his students to be as disciplined as him and is also against love. He prohibits his students from falling in love. But when Raj Aryan, the music teacher enters and secures a job in Gurukul, he completely changes the rules and regulations or as we can say he changes 'the complete naksha' of Gurukul and eventually Narayan Shankar's mindset.
7) Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003):
Kal Ho Naa Ho is a movie which has comedy, drama and romance perfectly combined in it. It's a story of a girl Naina who is fed up of the constant quarrels in her family, but things take a turn when Aman Mathur, an angel in disguise enters in her life and fills her life with colours and joy. Naina's best friend Rohit falls in love with her, on the other hand, Naina falls in love with Aman. But Aman, even after knowing Naina's in love with him, he helps Rohit to win over Naina and tries to set up both of them.
8) Main Hoon Na (2004):
Major Ram Prasad Sharma is on a mission to protect a general's daughter and has to be disguised as a college student. He also has to trace his step brother in order to be together with his family as it was his father's last wish. The movie is completely fun and dramatic and shows the problems Major Ram faces while on his mission.
9) Veer-Zaara (2004):
The year 2004 was an amazing year with some hit movies of SRK like Main Hoon Na, Swades and also Veer-Zaara being one of them. Veer-Zaara is the love story of an Indian boy and a Pakistani girl. Veer Pratap Singh is an Indian pilot who falls in love with Zaara when she visits India, he wants to express his feelings to her when she is about to leave. But, at the same time he finds out that she is already engaged. But later when he finds out that Zaara reciprocates his feelings, he leaves everything behind and makes his way to Pakistan to fetch Zaara but ends up being in prison for 22 years without any crime just to save Zaara's character.
10) Swades (2004):
In this movie we see Shah Rukh Khan portraying a slightly different character from all of his other movies. He plays the character of Mohan Bhargava- a project manager working at NASA, who one day decides to go to India to trace his nanny and take her to America with him. But due to some unexpected situations in the village, he finds himself working for the betterment of the villagers and tries to reform the village and their lives
So, these were the 10 best Shah Rukh Khan movies to watch. There is actually a huge list of the best movies in his whole career, but these are especially from the 90s and early 2000s. Some of these movies especially from the 90s are lesser known to some people and that is why I wanted to recommend those and some are the best super hits which we all know. So how many movies have you already watched from the above list and how many are going to be added to your watchlist? Let me know in the comments below. Also share which is your favourite movie of Shah Rukh Khan.
The people who belong to the 90s know that the era of 90s was all about evolution. The telephones and landlines were evolved into cordless and later pagers, the simple antenna T.Vs became cable TVs and mainly Bombay was changed to Mumbai. So in this era of evolution how could the Bollywood industry take a back seat? The era of the 1990s was a remarkable time in Bollywood as well. The industry got its 3 Khans at this time starting with Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and then Shah Rukh Khan. Later, we had Akshay Kumar and Saif Ali Khan making their marks in Bollywood. Shah Rukh Khan's magnum opus 'Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge' and a great movie like 'Hum Aapke Hai Koun' also belong to this time. The storyline of movies surrounding familial bonds as well as the stories where the couple elope and marry each other due to society and family constraints had become a bandwagon at that times. The movies of the 90s always had a touch of drama and romance. Other than drama and romance, the movies also had thrill, music, action and humour and almost everything that's required to make the most entertaining movies. This was also the era of K-K-K-Kiran, Simran, and 'Dhak-Dhak girl', Madhuri Dixit. Reminiscing about the 90s always fills people with a sense of happiness and nostalgia. So let's just do a throwback to the 90s with a list of the best Bollywood movies of that time that will make a great watch list for the people who love the 90s.
1) Dil Hai Ke Maanta Nahin (1991):
A light-hearted romantic movie with Aamir Khan and Pooja Bhatt in the lead. This movie is all about 'Love by Chance' and also has some of the best songs. Its story was adapted from the film 'It happened one night'. The movie is definitely a treat to watch as it consists of running from one place to another and another and another!
2) Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander (1992):
A movie focusing mainly on competition, hard work and rivalry. The story of the movie surrounds the rivalry between two school groups for a cycling competition. The end scene of the movie will definitely have you on the edge of your seats. The movie conveys a strong message in a very simple way and that is, 'We can achieve anything we want but only through hard work and resilience'. Also, how can we forget the mushy song 'Pehla Nasha' and the little love stories in the movie which add on to the entertainment.
3) Baazigar (1993):
The best thriller and drama movie of the 90s. The movie with an intriguing plot and King Khan in a negative role. Early in his career, Shah Rukh Khan was popular for his villainous roles and Baazigar is one such movie with his stellar performance. It is also Shilpa Shetty's debut movie. A movie all about revenge where Shah Rukh Khan's character is set out to seek revenge and destroy a businessman's family. Watch the whole movie to find out why and how.
4) Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994):
A story of a boy next door- Sunil, who is a failure in academics but loves music and loves Anna! But when an obstacle named Chris enters into the story, Sunil resorts to lies in order to win Anna. His lies further complicates his relationships with everyone around him. But, in the end, Sunil teaches us what is true love and what is sacrifice in love and also the courage it takes to tell the truth.
5) Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge (1995):
Raj and Simran accidentally fall in love with each other during their trip, but Simran on the other hand has to reluctantly marry someone else. A typical love story where the father is against his daughter's love which makes it a perfect movie filled with lots of family drama. It is a completely realistic movie of that time when love marriages were a big deal in India. The movie must have been relatable for all the 90s ke aashiq and is etched in our memories forever.
6) Hum Aapke Hai Koun (1994):
The 'Dulhan ka Devar- Prem' and 'Dulhe ki Saali- Nisha' fall in love with each other during their siblings' wedding. This is a complete family movie with drama, romance and music hi music! Hum Aapke Hai Koun has given all of us a complete and perfect playlist of songs for all kinds of situations and emotions. Prem and Nisha's love story gets a twist after Nisha's sister dies, which adds on to the drama and entertainment.
7) Hum Hai Raahi Pyaar Ke (1993):
A romantic and comedy movie for the ones who want to watch something 'Halka Phulka' and don't crave for much drama. The gang of kids in this movie is what makes it fun and enjoyable to watch. Aamir Khan's character Rahul, is burdened with responsibilities of his spoilt nephews and a niece due to accidental death of his sister. One day, the children secretly run away to a fair and bring back a runaway bride, Vyjayanti, and give her a shelter at their home without informing Rahul. The movie gives you a complete dose of fun, romance and comedy.
8) Akele Hum Akele Tum (1995):
The Aamir Khan and Manisha Koirala starrer 'Akele Hum Akele Tum' is a story of two aspiring singers Rohit and Kiran who fall in love with each other while Kiran was getting singing lessons from Rohit. After marrying each other, they find themselves struggling for getting success in their careers as well as their marriage and eventually fall apart. The movie is based on love, marriage and career with a perfect plot.
9) Baadshah (1999):
Another light-hearted comedy with Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role. If you ever try to watch this movie from any random scene, I bet you, you will not be able to understand what's going on in the movie. It is a perfect movie with utter confusion and misunderstandings. It's a story of a local private detective who gets pulled into a political conspiracy due to misunderstanding due to the same name.
10) Hum Saath Saath Hain (1999):
A multi-starrer film helmed by Sooraj Barjatya. When the name Sooraj Barjatya comes, we know that family is going to be an evident part of the movie. Hum Saath Saath Hain is also that movie which is all about family and unity. Ram Kishan and his whole family live happily and peacefully together until and incident at his daughter's house disturbs Mamta (Ram Kishan's wife) and she is also been provoked by her friends. Mamta then decides to separate her three sons which will eventually break the whole family into pieces.
So, these were some of the best Bollywood movies from the 90s. The old Bollywood movies were always something special and each one of them were unique in their own way. The movies from the 90s are some of the best Bollywood movies of all time. Comment down below your favourite movie from the above list.
As the droplets of the first rain fall onto the earth and mix with the dry soil on the earth, a scent called petrichor is created which surely everyone loves. The rainy season brings along with it cool breeze, picturesque views and alot of freshness. The season is a beautiful as well as an important one. You will always find two types of people in the monsoon. Type 'A' are the ones who see the season as the season of 'love and romance' and the type 'B' are the ones who see this season as the season of 'chai and pakode'. But be it type A or type B, everyone of us likes to listen to songs associated with rain and especially the ones which have romance and rain combined. There is a huge list of some amazing bollywood rain songs that popularized romance in the rain, the songs that gave us a dream to enjoy the rain with our partners, the songs that sprinkle upon us some joy, love and droplets of rain (freshness). Even if there is coolness around you due to the showers of the rain, the beautifully thought out lyrics of these songs will melt your heart and bewitch your mind. So below is a list of 10 bollywood rain songs or you can also say Bollywood's romantic rain songs. These songs will surely make up for a perfect monsoon playlist.
1) Pyaar Hua Ikrar Hua (from- Shree 420):
This black and white song from the 1950s shows romance in the rain in the simplest way. The lyrics of the song and Lata Mangeshkar's voice will soothe you to the core. It's the two lovers under one umbrella singing a song of love while the rain is pouring down from the sky. Romantic enough!
2) Aaj Rapat Jaaye (from- Namak Halaal):
Amitabh Bachchan and Smita Patil relishing their moments in the rain and dancing to the song Aaj Rapat Jaaye are a vibe. In the rainy season, this song is a big mood as it depicts a carefree attitude which we all need in order to enjoy the rain to the fullest.
3) Bheegi Bheegi Raaton Mein (from- Ajnabee):
A song completely filled with romance. This song was shot during the actual monsoon season in Mumbai. A timeless romantic rain song with etheral music and lyrics. No doubt why this song is so pleasant to the ears, its because it has the euphonious voices of Lata Mangeshkar and Kishore Kumar.
4) Koi Ladki Hai (from- Dil Toh Pagal Hai):
The most refreshing and energetic song from the Yash Chopra Musical, Dil Toh Pagal Hai. The music of this movie plays a pivotal role in its success. Lyricist Anand Bakshi had told Yash Chopra-"if this story (of Dil Toh Pagal Hai) has weak music, then you will be watching this film alone in the theatre". But unarguably the movie has the most melodious and mellow music. This song will make you happy and will leave you with a desire to dance your heart out in the rain.
5) Dekho Na (from- Fanaa):
Sonu Nigam never fails to impress us with his dulcet voice and he wins our heart in this song as well. The ideal romantic rain song for lovers. The lyrics in the beginning which go like, "Yeh saazish hai boondon ki, koi khwaahish hai chup chup si..." will itself hearten you and will leave a smile on your face.
6) Hum Tum- Title Song (from- Hum Tum):
Ever listened to this song while it's raining outside with earphones on and eyes closed? If not, then try it now. In the video song, Rani Mukherjee watching the couples in the rain and creating romantic scenarios in her head is much for many people. A splendid and soothing song which will surely make you feel mushy.
7) Saawan Barse Tarse Dil (from- Dahek):
No song can be as perfect as this song for lovers in the monsoon. The best part about this song is that it shows the 90s wali Mumbai during the rainy season with potholes and traffic, and nostalgia hits hard while watching and listening to this song. This song describes the situation of two lovers eager and excited to meet each other during the season of love. It also shows the efforts they take on their way to meet each other. They cross all the obstacles and finally make their way through the heavy rain and meet each other. It is indeed, the best rain song ever.
8) Rimjhim Gire Saawan (from- Manzil):
Yet another song which shows us the Mumbai rains, oh sorry! Its shows us the 'Bombay' rains, because this is a song from the 70s when Mumbai was Bombay and was less crowded and more beautiful in the rainy season. This song surely has love and romance but it also has Bombay vibes all over it.
9) Baarish (from- Half Girlfriend):
A new age romantic rain song. I guess there is a strong bond between Shraddha Kapoor and rain as we always see her featuring in so many rain songs like Cham Cham and Tum Hi Ho. Whenever it rains, many of us just want to quietly walk into the rain and close our eyes and feel the rain drops falling on us and get lost in the voice of the rain just like Shraddha Kapoor does in this song.
10) Maana Ke Hum Yaar Nahin (Duet) (from- Meri Pyaari Bindu):
An emotion filled heart melting song. The two lovers in this song have a feeling of sadness in their hearts for not being together but at the same time they still have a sense of satisfaction and happiness for each other. The moment when Bindu and Abhimanyu bump into one another while dancing in the rain and stop and stare into each others eyes, that little moment makes us feel so many emotions in just a few seconds. This song holds very strong emotions as it is the reunion of two lovers and it's just their eyes doing all the talking.
So, this was the list of some bollywood romantic rain songs which consist love, rain and a plethora of emotions. Tune into these songs and keep vibing to them in the monsoon as its the season of love and freshness. Let me know in the comments below which is your favourite rain song.
The 1950s- the era of black and white Indian Cinema, the era of soulful songs, the era of incredible movies and also the era of the most memorable actress- Madhubala! The songs at that time had a much deeper meaning and the lyrics of those songs were penned down so beautifully that till date, they have the capability of uplifting our mood in an instant. The lyricist like Majrooh Sultanpuri, Shailendra (Shankardas Kesarilal), etc had some impeccable writing skills due to which today we have so many glorious songs which we can listen to innumerable times without being tired of them. Also, how can I forget to mention about the enchanting voices of Asha Bhosle, Mohammed Rafi, Mukesh, Shamshad Begum, etc, etc. Their magic today is still fresh and alive. Speaking of the actors and actresses, Madhubala, Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor, Nargis, Dilip Kumar, Waheeda Rehman are some of the legendary names which one can never forget. For the unversed, Dev Anand was the most handsome actor of his times and girls were so fascinated and starstruck by him that he was ordered by the court not to wear anything in black while going out in public as girls went mad after seeing him in black attire and would jump from buildings just to see him. Now you know why he was a legendary actor.
Bollywood has seen a transformation from black and white to colour movies and today, as we are in the era of colour movies, rap songs, remixes, mashups and remakes, let's just take a look back at the golden era of bollywood which was just called as Indian Cinema- the era of 1950s. Below is the list of 10 soulful, beautiful, amazing, enchanting, evergreen, memorable, unprecedented, oh! I am running low on adjectives. But here is a list of 10 songs from the 1950s to help you built up an 'Old Is Gold' playlist.
1) Achaa Ji Main Haari Chalo (from: Kala Pani- 1958):
This song has the golden pair of Dev Anand and Madhubala and is beautifully sung by none other than Mohammed Rafi and Asha Bhosle. It would be so romantic if you used this song in convincing your partner, surrendering and saying, 'Achcha Ji Main Haari Chalo Maan Jaao Na'.
2) Chhod Do Aanchal Zamana Kya Kahega (from: Paying Guest- 1957):
This song is a kind of conversation between two lovers, the conversation of love. The woman is afraid of what will the society say. Indeed, the society has always been and still continues to be an obstacle for all lovers. This song is beautiful in its own way and is a mushy love song.
3) Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si (from: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi- 1958):
A complete Kishore Kumar song as it is sung by Kishore Kumar and also features Kishore Kumar. Madhubala, as always, looks absolutely stunning in this song and it is Kishore Kumar's expressions and his voice that adds on to the beauty and innocence of this song. An amazing fact about this song is that, it is inspired by the song 'Sixteen Tons' originally sang by Merle Travis which later in 1955 got a new version sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford, another American singer and also there were many international versions of this song. This S.D. Burman's version is also a vibrant one.
4) Haal Kaisa Hai Janaab Ka (from: Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi- 1958):
Kishore Kumar's mellifluous voice makes every song even more magical and pleasant to listen to. Kishore Kumar is popular for his yodeling and this song also consists his yodeling which makes this song a timeless classic.
5) Pyaar Hua Iqrar Hua (from: Shree 420- 1955):
An evergreen song which we are never tired of. The romance in this song is so pure and so simple. The songs at that times always had a deeper meaning and communicated thousands of emotions in just a few words and in the most beautiful way without much fanciness.
6) Yeh Raatein Yeh Mausam (from: Dilli Ka Thug- 1958):
We just can never get enough of Kishore Kumar. Yet another song featuring him and another beautiful actress Nutan. This song is also sung by the legend himself. This song turns out to be so pleasant that it will give you a feeling of delight while listening to it.
7) Hum Aapki Aankhon Mein (from: Pyaasa- 1957):
A serene song with some simple lyrics and comforting music. This song straightly makes a way into our hearts, fills it with happiness and calmness and then gets stuck in our head. Indeed, Geeta Dutt too has a soulful voice.
8) Aankhon Hi Aankhon Mein (from: C. I. D.- 1956):
An extraordinary skill of singers at that time was that they used to change their tones so that their voice perfectly suits a particular actor. This was the exceptional skill that made all the songs way more realistic and mesmerizing. This is indubitably a marvellous song sung by Mohammed Rafi.
9) Tumsa Nahin Dekha- Title Song (from: Tumsa Nahin Dekha- 1957):
I want to say this to Shammi Kapoor ke, 'Tumsa Nahin Dekha', because really, he looks so stunning and so charming in this song. All his expressions are so on-point which makes him look even more adorable. This song is a pure gem and will never ever get old.
10) Yeh Lo Main Haari Piya (from: Aar-Paar- 1954):
Another such song where the woman is trying to convince the man just as in 'Achcha Ji Main Haari' song. In almost all the movies we have seen the man convincing the woman, but these songs are examples that a woman also takes efforts to apologize and convince her lover.
So, these were some of the best songs of the Indian Cinema from its Golden era. The magic of the songs from the 1950s is still the same and that's why they are rightly termed as the evergreen songs. These songs will pass on from generation to generation and still hold the same pure magic for generations to come. These are those songs which are never going to get old and we are never going to get tired of. Comment down below if you have any particular favourite song from the above list.
Nowadays, we see so many influencers all over social media, but the one influencer that truly influences me is Shivani Bafna. Shivani Bafna and her Instagram profile is nothing but a completely happy place that will never fail to put up a smile on your face. Born in the U.S.A., Shivani Bafna made her way to Mumbai to live her Bollywood dream. Being a science student and aiming to become a doctor, one summer she decided to do something not related to science and ended up doing an internship at Missmalini and she has not stopped since then. The number of internships she has done is crazy! After her internship with AVS TV, she came to Mumbai and became a Bollywood talk show host and has interviewed number of celebrities including her favourite Shah Rukh Khan! You can catch a glimpse of her in the end scene of the movie Dil Bechara, also some of you may know her through her dreamy Bollywood style proposal in Paris by her fiance Shyam. Also, not many of you must have noticed this but, while she was in Mumbai, she had featured in BeYounick's YouTube videos like The First Date , Oh Womaniya , Oh Womaniya 2 and also in many TV commercials. You can check out her whole journey of becoming a Bollywood TV host, model, actress on her YouTube channel.
Shivani Bafna is a true family girl and the ultimate proof for this are her goofy and fun-filled reels with her whole 'Bafna Fam' including her in-laws. You can see videos of her adorable Dadisa and Dadosa on her instagram which always sprinkle joy and love and shows us the beauty of familial bonds. The one thing that I like the most about her is that how she always shows us what is 'Behind Every Dream', that means she shows us the hard work, the obstacles, the struggles that one faces to achieve a particular dream. She shows us all the behind the scenes and the stuggles faced which we otherwise ignore. We always look at the influencers and think how easy and perfect their life is, but Shivani Bafna is that one influencer who shows us the reality and makes us realize that not everyone is perfect. Right from securing an internship at Missmalini to being the founder of the 'Behind Every Dream' podcast, her whole journey is completely inspiring and will also surely motivate you to get things done. Following her on Instagram gives me a daily dose of motivation, optimism and happiness and we need more people like Shivani Bafna who feel like sunshine.
Have you ever noticed one thing which is common in many of the romantic bollywood movies? So if you have watched movies like Dil Toh Paagal Hai, Dil Chahta Hai, I Hate Luv Storys, etc, you must have noticed how the guy in the love story doesn't believe in love in the beginning, but later, as the story unfolds, there comes a girl in their life who teaches them what is love and how beautiful it can be. Bollywood has its beautiful collection of romantic songs but on the other hand, it also has its own stock of 'anti-love' songs. While romantic people can relate their feelings with love songs, the unromantic type of people can listen to these beautifully penned anti-love songs of bollywood. These songs arise in the movie due to situations where either the guy is not a believer in love or there is a heartbreak and love is being blamed for causing pain or just casually to oppose love. But one way or another, these songs partly or wholly oppose love and also sometimes call love a 'bekaar ki musibat'. So below is a small list of bollywood's anti-love songs for the unromantic people. Bollywood always has something in store for all kinds of people. Just take a look at the list below.
1) Jaane Kyun Log Pyaar Karte Hai (from- Dil Chahta Hai):
2) Jaane Kyun Log Mohabbat (from- Mehboob Ki Mehndi):
3) I Hate Luv Storys- Title Track (from- I Hate Luv Storys):
4) Mohobbat Karlo Jee Bharlo (from- Aar-Paar):
5) Je T'aime (from- Befikre):
6) Isq Risk (from- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan):
So this was a small list of some of bollywood's anti-love songs. Comment down below your favorite one from the above list.
At the beginning of 2021, we all had expected this year to be better than 2020. But things aren't going as expected, the situation seems to be worse this year. With yet another pandemic-induced lockdown, we are all forced to sit back at our homes. In trying times like these, it's common for all of us to feel stuck in a rut, feel sad and also feel caught in a languishing condition. It's always important to try and distract ourselves from these negative emotions. When it comes to finding a source of motivation and escapism, we can always turn towards some pretty amazing feel-good bollywood songs which remind us how beautiful life is and how we should keep going in life inspite of the obstacles in our way. These songs will prove to be a great source of energy, enthusiasm and motivation and will definitely help you to overcome the lockdown blues. Here is a list of 10 feel-good bollywood songs to make your day cheerful.
1) Sooraj Ki Baahon Mein (from- Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara):
2) Gubbare (from- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu):
3) Dil Dhadakne Do- Title Track (from- Dil Dhadakne Do):
4) Hum Hai Naye Andaaz Kyu Ho Puraana (from- Dil Chahta Hai):
5) Life Is Crazy (from- Wake Up Sid):
6) Aaj Kal Zindagi (from- Wake Up Sid):
7) Zindagi Ek Safar Hai Suhana (from- Andaz):
8) Choomantar (from- Mere Brother Ki Dulhan):
9) Love You Zindagi (from- Dear Zindagi):
10) Hai Junoon (from- New York):
So these were some of the feel-good bollywood songs that could help you to uplift your mood. Stay calm and listen to these bollywood songs whenever required. Also comment down below any of your favorite feel-good song which helps you to uplift your mood in an instant.
The 'A' in Ayush definitely stands for adorable. Every time with his beaming smile, Ayush Mehra radiates happiness. The 29 years old actor is hailed for his finest works in FilterCopy, Dice Media's Please Find Attatched, Operation MBBS, Minus One, etc. Over the time, he has garnered alot of praise not only for being a phenomenal actor but also for being a dedicated lover. His 15 year old relationship is a great example of true love for everyone of us. With his silly boomerangs and sunshine-like instagram posts, he never fails to prove it that he is truely the epitome of cuteness. He never misses a chance to keep his fans entertained. During the nationwide lockdown in 2020, he created the 'knock-knock' videos on instagram which were definitely a treat to watch for all of his fans. His personality can be defined with this equation:- Cute+ Sexy+ Goofy+ Talented= Ayush Mehra! Ayush Mehra's Ted Talk is also worth watching as he inspires us to achieve our dreams through the talk by sharing his personal story of being an actor. He surely know how to win his fans' hearts with all his awesomeness. Indeed, Ayush Mehra is that one actor who is all shades of adorable! So, all the Ayush Mehra fans, comment down below your favourite character portrayed by him.
We can't deny the fact that bollywood and romance go hand in hand. Inspite of the other genres like action, comedy, thriller, etc, romance is an inevitable genre in bollywood movies. Also, in all the other types of movies as well, at some point there is romance squeezed into the storyline. We have seen so many iconic and classic romantic bollywood movies. Also, we have seen how the characters in these movies fall in love with each other and then their love story gets so many twists and turns along the way and yet these couples stick together and fight for their love and overcome all the difficulties that come their way. Their love stories are nothing but perfectly imperfect and these couples give us #couplegoals as we can say in our social media language. So let's take a look below at the list of some of the most lovey-dovey couples from the best romantic bollywood movies.
1) Raj and Simran (from- Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jaayenge):
I am actually obssessed with this movie and why shouldn't I be? Because this is that one classic movie which has a permanent residence in everyone's hearts. Raj and Simran are the names which we Indians can never forget and now it seems like these two names were always meant to be taken together. Raj and Simran have a typical love story where they have to overcome the family barrier in order to be together and they finally do it in the end. The climax of the movie where Raj lends his hand to Simran to help her catch the train while Simran runs on the platform carrying her lehenga in her hands and finally gets hold of Raj's hand and catches the train and their love wins! I have only one word for this whole scene and that is 'ICONIC'.
Jay and Aditi, also known as 'Meow and Ratz', are the one couple who don't even realize they are in love and are perfect for each other. Their story witnesses this beautiful transformation from friendship to love and we couldn't ask for anything more. The 'best friends turning into lovers' type of love stories always have their own magic. After all, a boy named Rahul once said ke, "pyaar dosti hai".
This one couple has a whole different vibe. Pooja was in one-sided love with Raj right from childhood. Raj, on the other hand, is in love with Pooja without even knowing that he is in love with Pooja. Yes, I know that sounds crazy, but if you have already watched the movie, then you will understand what I am talking about. Raj seems to be the perfect guy as he falls in love with Pooja only because of her personality and inner beauty. Now, that is some serious couple goals.
4) Veer and Zara (from- Veer Zara):
Who says ke "Veer aur Zara ka naam kabhi saath mein liya nahi jaa sakta?" These names sound perfect and complete only when taken together. Veer and Zara are the couple who had to overcome the family and geographical boundaries. If the chemistry of this couple doesn't overwhelm you with emotions, then I don't know what will. Veer sacrifices his job and 22 years of his life for Zara and Zara dedicates her life for fulfilling Veer's dreams. We don't want 22 years but atleast want someone to sacrifice their 22 hours for us.
Rohit and Sonia have another boundaries to their love story and that is the boundaries of status. The love story between a poor boy and a rich girl. Inspite of these boundaries they fall in love with each other, this is enough to explain how true their love is.
Poonam and Prem- the most pure and innocent on-screen couple. The movie shows us the beauty of arranged marriages and how, inspite of being an arranged marriage, 'do anjaane ajnabee' can also fall in love with each other. Poonam and Prem's love story completely astonishes us in the end and also gives us daydreams about an arranged marriage.
Pooja is a girl who truly believes in the magic of love and on the other hand, we have Rahul, a free-spirited guy who knows nothing about love. We all know, when two opposites attract and fall in love with each other, the resulting chemistry is a treat to watch. Their love story will give you super high hopes that somewhere, someone is made for you. This couple has made us believe in soulmates and the power of love.
Another example of 'opposites attract', almost the same like Rahul and Pooja, where Simran is a hopeless romantic and Jay is a guy who hates the concept of love stories. While Simran thinks she has already found her Mr. Right in Raj, she bumps into Jay, the perfectly imperfect guy, and slowly and gradually falls in love with his imperfections. Their love story shows us how love can completely change a person, how it can make a sober person crazy and vice versa. Simran's love conveys us the message that it's not necessary that a completely perfect guy is your Mr. Right, sometimes, a Mr. Wrong can also be your Mr. Right.
9) Geet and Aditya (from- Jab We Met):
A feisty girl Geet and a grave guy Aditya= one of the best love stories ever. A love story that starts with hate, goes through moments of fun, emotions, sacrifice and finally ends with love. Geet enters into Aditya's life and helps him to diminish his worries and become a better person. Whereas, Aditya almost sacrifices his love for Geet and helps her to lead a happy life and also is always there for her whenever she needs him. Now this is why everyone wants an Aditya Kashyap in their lives.
Dev and Maya make each other believe in true love once again. Both have unsuccessful marriages, but later, inspite of being married, they find themselves in love with each other, a love they had never experienced with their partners. Geet from Jab We Met had said, "ke jab koi pyaar mein hota hai toh kuch sahi ya galat nahi hota hai". That's the exact case in Dev and Maya's love story where they forget the boundaries of their marriages and society and sink in each other's love.
So, these are some of the best fictional couples from the most romantic bollywood movies. Each one these couples has showed their true mettle in their respective love stories. These couples surely give us some major couple goals and also their own definitions of love. Who is your favourite fictional bollywood couple and why? Mention in the comments below.
