Bollywood movies have shown us many characters that had low self-esteem, a boring look and a life full of hardships. But what is a movie without a twist? Half way through the movie and these boring and dull characters get a much needed glow up. In the beginning, they are lonely and troubled, but then comes an angel into their lives whom they needed the most. Well, in real life we can have our glow up on our own but when someone else comes and shows us what we are truly capable of, that's the moment when we see ourselves through someone else's eyes and realize what wonders we can do. The same happens with these characters, an unknown person enters their lives and fills them up with self-love and self-confidence that they were lacking all this time. These characters then get introduced to a wondrous side of their own which they were hiding from themselves for one reason or another. Here's a list of the Bollywood movie characters that got a glow up with the help of their angels, while we can look at them and get inspired to built self-confidence in ourselves as they did.

1) Naina (from- Kal Ho Naa Ho):

The troubled and boring Naina Kapoor whose life is a complete mess gets introduced to her new neighbor Aman Mathur who then introduces her to the beauty of life and the beauty within herself. We can see Naina's personality transform because of love, in the song, 'Kuch Toh Hua Hai' where she uses lens instead of the boring glasses, smiles instead of sulking and sees her life and herself with a new perspective. All thanks to Aman Mathur for making her familiar with the beauty of life and taking her away from her darkness. 

2) Sanjana (from- Main Hoon Na):

The 'tomboy' Sanjana who is hopelessly in love with her friend 'Lucky' is a tomboy because she has her own reason. As she wants to become her father's 'Son', she chooses this tomboyish attitude and sets in with it. Then comes Major Ram Prasad Sharma who listens to her difficulties and takes her to Miss. Chandni in order to make Sanjana a Chandni (that is, moonlight) with a luminous glow. She then becomes a better version of herself which leaves Lucky and all others in a jaw-dropping reaction.

3) Rahul Kapoor (from- Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu):

The 'Just an average' architect Rahul Kapoor is a good child of his parents. He does the things he's unwilling to do because he has to follow his parents' commands. When he loses his job he is ashamed of himself and scared to death to tell his parents about it. He is just existing in his life and is completely lost when Riana Braganza shows him the right path, the path which will lead him to happiness. Riana helps him to completely change his life and his attitude towards himself. 

4) Naina Talvar (from- Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewaani):

Naina Talvar, 'the nerd' and yet another character who considers herself and her life 'boring'. She falls in love with Bunny, a guy who is completely opposite to her. The reason why she falls for him is because he is a free-spirited guy and also he is the one who tells her ke, "Tum bohot cool ho Naina, bas khud pe daya karna chhod do aur khudse pyaar karna seekho" and there she is, she does fall in love with herself and then also with Bunny. Seriously, love is the most powerfuk thing because it was 'ishq ka nasha' that completely changed Naina for the good and she realized how wonderful she can be and got a never fading confidence within herself all because of Bunny. 

5) Aditya Kashyap (from- Jab We Met):

Aditya Kashyap is a business tycoon whose life falls apart all at once and he sets out like a lost person and boards a train. On the train, he meets his angel Geet who unknowingly saves him from ending his life. Not only does she save his life, but also makes his life a happy place. The Aditya who once was always worried about everything, starts finding joy in the little things and also joins in Geet's craziness. On their way to Geet's house and on their way while eloping to Manali, Aditya learns a lot of things about life from Geet which he stores within himself and returns back to his life and applies those learnt lessons to adorn his life. 

                    So, these were some of the Bollywood movie characters that made us believe that we too can go from low confidence to most confident, from dull and boring to happy and bubbly and from sulky to a happily smiling person. Sometimes, all we need is that one person in life or just we ourselves can be our that one person who will change us for the good or else then we have these characters whom we can look up onto in order to get inspired for a glow up. 

                   

                      

          We all enjoy listening to Bollywood songs, don't we? And we also enjoy learning some amazing and fun facts about Bollywood songs as well. We do listen to these songs with all our heart, but some of us go deeper into these songs. All the Bollywood buffs always try to update their knowledge about Bollywood. I don't think there's anything wrong in doing so because everyone has their own likes and dislikes. We can't deny this fact that many of us have this inquisitiveness to know some facts about our favourite Bollywood songs or movies. Some search for lyrics, meaning of the lyrics while some even want to know facts about the music. I guess we should have a little curiosity for all things including movies and songs because they do constitute a big part of our life and we depend on them for our entertainment, so why not know some behind the scenes and facts as well? Today, I have brought to you a list of 10 Bollywood songs and some fun and amazing facts about Bollywood songs. Scroll down to know more!

1) Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si (from- Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi):

So, everyone of us know this song. We enjoy this song and also enjoy Kishore Kumar's voice in this song which we all love. The ones who listen to this song must also be vibing to the euphonious music, but do you know that the tone of this song is inspired by a song named 'Sixteen Tons' originally sang by Merle Travis which later in 1955 got a new version sung by Tennessee Ernie Ford, another American singer and then there were many international versions of this song too and then we have 'Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhaagi Si ', the Indian version of this tone. 

Listen to the song 'Sixteen Tons' here:

2) Meri Mehbooba (from- Pardes):

Ok, so all the ones who have heard this song 'Meri Mehbooba' from the movie 'Pardes' must have loved the whole song except for the weird lyrics part which goes like 'O bloody d d, O blooda da da, O blado do do, what to do'. Well, you'll be surprised to know that these lyrics do have a thought behind it. Don't know the meaning of these lines but surely know the reason why they are included in this song. This verse is a tribute to the English rock band, 'The Beatles' who created a song titled- "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da". 

Listen to the song  "Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da" here:

3) Neend Churaayi Meri (from- Ishq):

This song from the movie 'Ishq' was also remade in the movie Golmaal Again. This original song has vibrant music and lyrics. Well, this vibrant tune of this song is lifted from a 1990's English song 'Sending all my love' by a pop-band named 'Linear'. This song isn't a case of inspired tune because the exact tune from the song 'Sending all my love' is used in this song. 

Listen to the song 'Sending all my love' here:

4) Dil To Pagal Hai (from- Dil To Pagal Hai):

So, so, unquestionably, this is the movie with the best music album and the proof for it is the fact that more than 10 million audio cassettes of Dil To Pagal Hai were sold worldwide and the producers earned an advance of ₹4.5 crores for the music rights. While anothet fact about this particular song is that, it was shot at Europa-Park- the biggest theme park in Germany and also at Baden-Baden- a spa town near the Black Forest mountain ranges. 

5) O O Jaane Jaana (from- Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya):

A fun-filled song which we love grooving to. But do you know the fact about this song that, Kamaal Khan produced and sung the first version of this song when he was in London in 1996. It was an instant hit. But the song was rejected by the producers of various movies after which, two years later, Salman Khan decided to use it for "Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya". Well, there's another fun fact behind why Salman Khan is shirtless in this song and it's because he was supposed to wear a red shirt in this song but the sizes didn't fit him, so Sohail Khan asked him to shoot the video without a shirt and that's how we got the shirtless Salman in this iconic song!

6) Rangeela Re (from- Rangeela):

When Asha Bhosle sang the song 'Rangeela Re' she was 61 years old and A. R. Rahman usually recruited her to sing for the younger actresses and we can't deny how beautifully her voice still suited to the actresses. While speaking about the whole music album of the movie Rangeela, both Aamir Khan and Asha Bhosle did not first like Rangeela's soundtrack. This was A. R. Rahman's debut in the Hindi movies. 

7) Bhool Bhulaiyaa (from- Bhool Bhulaiyaa):

Here we have another case of inspired song. Yes, this rather funky and fun song is inspired from a track by "JTL", a South Korean dance music group. The original song is titled "My Lecon". Bollywood does have many such songs with inspired tunes used in it. 

Listen to the song "My Lecon" here:

8) Kajra Re (from- Bunty Aur Babli):

You must not be knowing this but this straight-up-fire song 'Kajra Re' featured in one of Brazil's highest-rated television series called 'Caminho das Indias'. Speaking about the vibrant music that this song has, the music of the song falls under a genre called 'Kajari', derived from the word 'Kajal', that is a semi-classical singing genre, originating in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. 

9) Dil Chahta Hai (from- Dil Chahta Hai):

"Dil Chahta Hai, kabhi naa beetein chamkile din". Have you ever paid much attention to this one line and found something weird? Well, this line sounds just fine and straightly means that the heart doesn't want the sparking days to pass away. But something different struck in Farhan Akhtar's mind after listening to the two words 'Chamkile Din'. He was intent on removing these words from this verse since he felt it sounded like a detergent brand. Filmmakers really always have a unique point of view. 

10) Dard-e-disco (from- Om Shanti Om):

The title of this song is the most unique one and choreographer and director, Farah Khan came up with the term, "Dard-e-disco". The plan was to mix sadness and dance in the same song and this title is a satirical take on fancy Persian terms like, "Dard-e-dil" and "Dard-e-muhabbat". And what Shah Rukh Khan said about this song is that, "Normally one gets females for item songs but this time they used a man. Farah said I am the item girl in this song." Another unique point of view of the filmmaker to come up with such a cool, unique and fun song title. 

 

               

                In the previous post I gave a list of the best Bollywood musical movies but today I want to share with you a list of soulful Bollywood songs or just as simply we can say these are the best Bollywood songs that make our souls happy. The music is what makes it what it is along with the lyrics obviously. Some songs have this peculiar trait of capturing our hearts in an instant. These songs leave us with all smiles and we feel delightful. The people who are really into Bollywood songs will definitely understand what kind of feeling these songs give. Totally immersing yourself in the song and letting it spread magic over your soul, try this some day and you will understand the true beauty of these songs which make you feel heavenly. For me, I guess these songs are the major source of bliss. Is it the same for you? Take a read below and check out the list of 10 Bollywood songs that will make you feel delighted. 

1) Kun Faya Kun (from- Rockstar):

2) Noor E Khuda (from- My Name Is Khan):

3) Aaya tere dar par (from- Veer-Zaara):

4) Bhar do jholi meri (from- Bajrangi Bhaijaan):

5) O Humdum Suniyo Re (from- Saathiya):

6) Mera yaar mila de (from- Saathiya):

7) Nahin Saamne tu (from- Taal):

8) Kaisi Hai Yeh Rut (from- Dil Chahta Hai):

9) Ae Ajnabi (from- Dil Se...):

10) Raanjhanaa (from- Raanjhanaa):

                             So these were some of the best Bollywood songs. These songs are totally blissful and pleasant to the ears. They will transport you to another world, a world of peace and contentment. In short I can say that these songs will definitely helo you to escape reality and escaping reality sometimes is a good thing to do. Mention down in the comments below your favourite song from the above list. 

                     

               Movies have a lot of things to offer us. They contain action, drama, comedy, thrill, suspense, mystery, romance and most importantly MUSIC! All these things when properly combined, make a perfect masaaledaar movie which we audiences enjoy. Music is an inevitable part in Bollywood movies. If there are no songs in our movies, we always feel there's something missing and songs are the thing that adds on more entertainment and life to our Bollywood movies. In few cases, the songs from the movies go hit more than the actual movie and sometimes people go and watch the whole movie just so that they can enjoy the songs and the music of the movie. This proves how important it is to have good music and a good song album alongside with a good storyline. When speaking about good songs and melodious music, there are certain Bollywood movies whose albums have set huge records and each and every song of these musical Bollywood movies prove that they are the best movies with the best music albums. Today, I would like to share with you a list of the best Bollywood musical movies that have such enchanting music which sets it apart from the rest of the movies. Take a look below. 

1) Hum Aapke Hai Koun (1994):

Image source: Rajshri Productions

The Rajshri Production movie helmed by Sooraj Barjatya. This movie made a lasting impact on wedding celebrations in India. This movie has given us songs for almost everything right from engagement, sangeet, wedding, bidaai, etc, etc. The music is given by Raam Laxman and the songs are sung by Lata Mangeshkar and S. P. Balasubrahmanyam. Here is the complete list of songs from this movie:

Mujhse Juda Hokar, Didi tera devar deewana, Pehla Pehla pyar, Chocolate Lime Juice, Maye ni maye, Lo chali main, Wah wah Ramji, Dhiktana part 1, Mausam ka jaadu, Dhiktana part 2, Babul jo tum ne sikhaya, Samdhi samdhan, Joote do paise lo. 

2) Dil Toh Pagal Hai (1997):

Image source: Yashraj Films gallery

A Yashraj Musical, Dil Toh Pagal Hai. This movie is all about romance and music. The music of this movie is given by Uttam Singh. Reportedly, the music director of this film, Uttam Singh, presented Yash Chopra with almost 100 different tunes, from which, only 9 were selected. The songs are written by lyricist Anand Bakshi and are sung by Lata Mangeshkar, Asha Bhosle and Udit Narayan. The complete song list of the movie is as follows: 

Dil Toh pagal hai (title track), Are re are, Bholi si surat, Dholna, Pyar kar, Koi ladki hai, Ek duje ke vaaste, Le gayi, Are re are (part 2). 

3) Dil Se (1998):

Inspite of being a movie with a serious storyline, the music and songs are being perfectly fit to the movie. The music of this movie is given by A. R. Rahman and this movie also won the Filmfare Award for Best music director. The songs of this movie are: 

Chaiyya Chaiyya, Jiya Jale, Dil se re, Ae Ajnabi, Satrangi re. 

4) Taal (1999):

Image source: Mukta Arts

The 1999 romance and musical movie Taal is directed by Subhash Ghai. The music of this movie, as well, is given by the one and only A. R. Rahman and there remains no question about the music once we hear A. R. Rahman's name. We know, it has to be the best! The album of the movie consists of the following songs: 

Taal se taal, Ishq bina, Kahin aag lage lag jaaye, Nahin Saamne tu, Ishq bina Ishq bina, Kya dekh rahe ho tum, Ni main samajh gayi, Kariye na, Ramta jogi. 

5) Mohabbatein (2000):

Image source: Yashraj films gallery

Another romance and musical movie by Yashraj Films. The music of this movie is given by Jatin-Lalit and the lyricist is Anand Bakshi. The movie album is so magical and is all about love, the songs are as follows: 

Chalte Chalte, Pairon mein bandhan hai, Aankhein khuli, Soni Soni, Chalte Chalte 2, Zinda rehti hai Mohabbatein, Humko humise chura lo. 

6) Dil Chahta Hai (2001):

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The music of Dil Chahta Hai is directed by the trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. Again, there's no doubt in their music as well and we are proud to have such excellent music directors in the Bollywood industry. This movie has different songs for different emotions, the list is as follows: 

Dil Chahta Hai, Jaane kyon log pyar, Woh ladki hai kahan, Kaisi hai yeh rut, Koi kahe kehta rahe, Tanhayee, Dil Chahta Hai (reprise). 

7) Saathiya (2002):

Image source: Yashraj films gallery

The movie Saathiya's music is given by A. R. Rahman. This movie has some of the most refreshing songs which still rule our hearts and will continue to do so. The following is the song list of the movie album:

 Saathiya, Chhalka chhalka re, Aye udi udi udi, Chupke se, O humdum suniyo re, Mera yaar mila de, Naina milaike, Mangalyam, Chori pe chori.

8) Veer-Zaara (2004):

Image source: Yashraj films gallery

This movie has my whole heart as each and every song leaves a lasting impact on my mind. The music astonishes and leaves you speechless and overwhelmed. The music of this movie is given by Madan Mohan. This movie has the best album and it is proven right from the beginning of the movie where the song Kyon Hawa starts playing. Other songs in the album are: 

Tere liye, Main yahaan hoon, Aisa des hai mera, Yeh hum aa gaye kahan, Do pal, Kyon hawa, Hum to bhai jaise hain, Aaya tere dar par, Lodi, Tum paas aa rahe ho, Jaane Kyon. 

9) Om Shanti Om (2007):

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Om Shanti Om is another movie which has some of the finest songs and one can never forget the song 'Deewangi' which has so many Bollywood stars featuring in the same song which makes it 'iconic'. The music of the movie for songs is given by Vishal-Shekhar and the background score by Sandeep Chowta. The song list is as follows: 

Ajab si, Dard-e-disco, Main agar kahoon, Jag soona soona laage, Dhoom taana, Dastaan-e-Om Shanti Om. 

10) Rockstar (2011):

There are no words for A. R. Rahman's talent. The words excellent, amazing, awesome, etc, etc don't do complete justice to his talent. So just coming straight to the point, the music of this movie is also given by A. R. Rahman and the songs in the album are as follows:

 Phir se us Chala, Jo bhi Main, Katiya karu, Kun faya kun, Sheher mein, Haawa Haawa, Aur Ho, Tum ko, Nadaan Parindey, Tum Ho, Sadda Haq. 

                      So, these were some of the movies with the best album or we can say these are some of the best Bollywood musical movies. Music really plays an important role in the success of a movie and these movies have the best music and they all prove it with the melodious songs. Add these songs to your playlist and these movies to your watchlist and enjoy the best of Bollywood music. 

 

               

           There is seriously no doubt about how multi-talented Ayushmann Khurrana  is. We all know that he is an actor, singer, writer and also a show host. But he is always an actor first. It was only after his failure at box office that he decided to start his own band as a backup plan. But I have to say this, that was indeed the best decision because of which today we get to hear his sweet songs in his enchanting voice. He just spreads magic whenever he sings and we remain spellbound by his voice. Whenever I play some of his best songs I feel like that song should never end because I am too much in love with those songs. But still, there always comes an end, so I play another song and another and another! So today, for all the Ayushmann Khurrana fans, I have brought up a list of 10 of his best songs sung by the actor himself. Below is a list for you all to make a complete Ayushmann Khurrana playlist. 

1) Yahi Hoon Main: 

2) Paani Da Rang:

3) Saadi galli aaja:

4) Chan Kitthan:

5) Nazm nazm unplugged:

6) Naina Da Kya Kasoor unplugged:

7) Kanha Unplugged:

8) Intezari unplugged:

9) Mere liye tum kaafi ho:

10) Mitti di khushboo: