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I am a big lover of the Hindi Movies. My favorite time pass is to watch movies with friends, either in home or in theater. One day one of my friends asked me about the top five movies of India which any how played major role in changing the theme of the movies. We discussed a lot on this and finally I came up with these five big Indian movies:

1> Mother India: The biggest hit of 1957. A movie directed by Mehboob Khan. Lead role was played by Nargis with Sunil Dutt, Raaj Kumar and Rajendra Kumar. This movie left a big impact on the society. The movie goes ahead in the flash back of the Radha, played by Nargis. The film did the business of over INR. 40 million. After this movie Sunil Dutt married to Nargis.

2> Mughal-E-Azam: One bigger success of Bollywood, just after three years of Mother India. Mughal-E-Azam came in 1960. This movie actually took 9 years to finish. It was a super duper hit. It broke the record of Mother India, which was later broken by Sholay. The movie was the love story of the Mughal prince Salim, who later became Jahangir. This movie was directed by K. Asif. and the lead roles are played by Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Madhubala.

3> Sholay: The movie which has changed the mainstream cinema of India, later it was recognised as the “Film of the Millennium” by BBC India in 1999. This movie has earned around US $ 60 million. The film was produced by G.P. Sippy and directed by his son Ramesh Sippy. Lead roles are played by Sanjeev Kumar, Dharmendra, Amitabh Bachchan, Hema Malini, Jaya Bhaduri, and Amjad Khan. Gabbar Singh became the well known name in each and every house of India.

4> Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: DDLJ was one of the bigger hits of 1995. The movie was directed by Aditya Chopra. Lead roles are played by Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher. It is one of my all time favorite movie. I watched this movie 23 times in theater so far and will again go to watch it if I found it playing in any of my near by theaters. The story of the movie was the love story of two NRI’s which was liked by every one.

5> Lagaan: The first major hit of the 21st century in Bollywood. It was released on 15th June 2001. It was the third Hindi language film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. The movie was directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar, and the lead role was played by Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Rachel Shelley, and Paul Blackthorne. The film was the story of the 19th century. Director of the movie Lagaan, Ashutosh Gowariker, once said that it was almost impossible to make Lagaan. This movie Lagaan was the India’s official nomination for the 2002 Oscars.

Although there are so many films made in Mumbai in Hindi, but I decided to make this list based on the discussion with my friends. I hope you would love this post and I will be waiting for your comment on this.

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With the latest big news doing the rounds, the exclusive Rakhi Sawant show is not going to be a small talk show. As is expected of the item girl cum news maker, the bombshell that is now very warmly accepted by majority of the Bollywood community is all set to make her show very different and exposes the very interactive and cautious about her surrounding’s part of Rakhi.

With the start of her shoots, the two initial interviews, which have already been shot, have the Rang de Basanti Khan, Amir Khan and the beautiful Vidhya Balan.

And after the shoot of the episode, one person who is all in praise of the host is Parineeta star Vidhya. As she explains how she was already in awe of the lady’s dare to speak the truth attitude and impressed how she had made her mark in the industry, Vidhya confessed that that she had never thought she would be shooting for a chat show with the item girl but said that she did not even think twice when she got an invitation from her.

Also, on seeing Amir too coming to her show, it sure was an added bonus for her as she explains that as soon as she finished with her shot, Amir entered the sets and added that might be he was the guest for the first day of Rakhi’s show, and her’s to be the second.

On describing her experience with the dancing queen or should we say the drama queen, Vidhya praised her intelligent questions and said that the two had a heart to heart chat leading them to be friends, although quiet unlikely ones, as they quiet gelled with each other.

Quoting her examples, Vidhya sounded very impressed with Rakhi’s fire to achieve things in the industry and how over the time she has proved so many people wrong by her achievements. We hope this unusual and healthy friendship lasts forever.

Tags: Aamir Khan, Bindaas, Bold, Item Girl, Rakhi, Rakhi Sawant, Salman Khan, Sexy, SRK, TRP, Vidya, Vidya Balan

This weekend two new comers are trying there luck in bollywood with their first debuts released on the same day, July 4. Aamir Khan’s nephew Imran Khan is going to rock in ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’, while director Harry Baweja’s son Harman would be seen in the much talked futuristic Love Story 2050.

Sweet and sour, both kinds of responses were obtained from the public for the actors before the release. Harman Baweja was compared to Hrithik by public and media too. People claimed that Harman has Hrithik like style in dancing and face cut. Photographs of Hrithik and Harman were published in newspapers showing the two actors at almost similar angles. But the actor ignored the issue and did his best to promote the movie along with his co-star Priyanka Chopra.

The competition was neck to neck. Hence producer Aamir Khan and his nephew Imran Khan also shown his efforts to promote their movie and cast more votes in favor of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na. They participated in various functions and television programmes for promotion. Aamir Khan has high expectations from the movie. Even he is comparing it with his super hit debut movie ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’, which made him a star. The movie song ‘Pappu Can’t Dance’ has some similarity with ‘Papa Kahte Hain’. The same magic is tried to generate by movie songs, film scenes and plot of Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na.

While Love Story 2050 is plotting a futuristic love story with lots of special effects given by four international companies, ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ is a sure winner for the younger generation.

Harman (karan) is acting for a young in Love Story 2050 and all time happy guy who don’t believe in rules. Priyanka is in double role (Sana/Zeisha). While Sana is a sweet and shy girl who follow rules of life, Zeisha is an arrogant and bold one who don’t believe in love. Karan falls in love with Sana.

Two robotic characters Boo and Q2 will also be seen playing a major role in the film. but fails to entertain. Boman Irani(Dr Yatinder Khanna) plays an eccentric scientist uncle of Karan. Archana Puran Singh, Harsh Vasisht, Mehezabeen Sarela, Rachit Trehan and Karan Verma were other co-stars.

Sana was later killed by a speeding truck when she’s crossing the road with an ice cream. Scientist uncle then takes off with Karan for a trip into the future and here comes another Priyanka (Zeisha) who is well living in Mumbai 2050.

Special effects seem to make little sense in the context of the story. Although the effects tried hard to work out for an unusual futuristic love story but fails. Javed Akhtar has written the songs and Anu Malik has composed the music. Love Story 2050 song ‘Milo Na Milo’ has also become popular due to superb dance performance of Harman Baweja

On the other hand written by Munna Bhai fame Abbas Tyrewala, ‘Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na’ is a romantic film based on the love story of Imran Khan (Jai Singh Rathore) and Genelia D’Souza (Aditi Mahant) . The film plot revolves around Jai who is the most non-violent Rajput either side of the Aravallis and Aditi, a violent and passionate girl.

Aditi thinks Jai the biggest coward who has nothing Rajput-like in him while Jai thought Aditi as a very arrogant girl with a bitter tongue.

Genelia is spontaneous and sparkling while Imran is good at his part. He’s unconventional and vulnerable and he knows how to use both to make a lasting impression. Both have a good chemistry on screen which keeps the scene alive.

Abbas Tyrewala has given the lyrics and AR Rahman has composed the beautiful music. Music is appreciable.

The big question is now, who is the best? Imran or Harman. From my side, Imran is better. Harman is more looking like Hrithik and the original Harman is somewhere missing. Imran is cool and lively with originality. Now it’s your turn to cast the vote.

Tags: Aamir, Aamir Khan, Harman Baweja, Harry Baweja, Imran Khan, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Love Story 2050

Bollywood star Aamir Khan is planning to buy a residential society in Mumbai for his personal studio worth Rs 33 Crores.

Aamir Khan Productions has approached the owners of the society to buy the 22-apartment complex at Vrindavan, in Santacruz. The actor-director Aamir is willing to buy each flat at Rs 1.5 crore.

The society was built by the employees of the State Bank of India 32 years ago. Reports say that Aamir has been negotiating the deal with the owners for six months now.

Apart from Aamir Khan, other developers are also eying the property.

Tags: Aamir Khan, Bollywood, Entertainment, Khan, Mumbai

After a rivalry speech war between Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan and Shahrukh Khan now-a-days the hot news is the controversial statements between the two khan rivals of the Bollywood.

Aamir was approached by the mobile company, Samsung, to promote their brand and Srk endorses rival company, Nokia. It is known that Shahrukh’s recent movie ‘Om Shanti Om’ fades down in front of Aamir’s ‘Taare Zameen Par’.

Shah Rukh said on Thursday that he is happy at position two in response to the comments thrown by Aamir Khan.

Aamir Khan had verbally declared himself as top star of Bollywood. He said “As always, Shah Rukh Khan prefers to come second.” on Wednesday

Shah Rukh replied to his comments and cheekily replied, “I consider it a compliment for him, oops sorry, compliment for me, that was a genuine slip of tongue. It is indeed a great compliment that he at least considers me second to him. We are very good friends and we both have a good sense of humour. So I understand his jokes and so does he. He is a great man and an intellectual, while I am more instinctive. He does more of the thinking and I do more of the acting.”

Shah Rukh was there announcing the members of his IPL Mumbai team on Thursday. He, as the owner of Kolkata cricket team, called ‘Knight Riders’, officially announced the members of his team in a press conference held in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the musical duo Vishal-Shekar has come up with a music video choreographed by Ganesh Hegde as a part of the promotions for the IPL.

Whatever the two Khans say, finally the judge can only be the public. Last decision always comes from the viewers only!

Tags: Aamir Khan, Amithabh Bachchan, Bollywood, IPL, Kolkata, Shahrukh Khan

There started a silent war between the two Khans of Bollywood. Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has ignited a verbal fight against the King Khan. However Shahrukh may think himself as the King Khan of Bollywood but he is at number two for the superstar Aamir Khan. At the occasion of promoting the Samsung mobile handsets as the Brand Ambassdor for Samsung mobiles, he made comments on the King Khan. He positioned Srk at rank 2. His comments didn’t stop here. When asked about cricket he again pointed his answer towards Srk and said, “He likes to watch cricket, not to sell purchase it”.

Actually, he is asked that what he will ask to Shahrukh if he would be a reporter. In reply of this question he said that he will ask him how he feels to be at number 2 in front of Aamir. Although said in amusing tone, the words directly points that Aamir thinks himself as the top Khan of bollywood. After catching lots of praise for his role and his direction in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ he said that there is no competition between the two stars.

At the same time, when asked regarding purchase of any IPL or ICL team by Shahrukh then he taunt that he likes to watch like a common cricket fan. He is not interested in selling or purchasing the teams. Everyone is aware of the fact that Aamir is not used to speak much with media. Against his taunts for Shahrukh a strong reaction from King Khan can be expected.

Aamir also said that he do not like to have a mobile with him as it hinders his creative concentration. But now he keeps mobile to be in touch with his kids and family. He promotes only those products which he really likes. When asked about his forthcoming movies he told that he is busy in making ‘Gajni’ and he has no problem of being bald till its production.

Tags: Aamir Khan, Bollywood, ICL, IPL, Khan, King Khan, Shahrukh Khan

The grand event of the 53rd Fair One Film fare Awards went on at Yash Raj Studio in Mumbai on Saturday night till late hours. Leading Bollywood stars were present on the eve.

Aamir Khan’s dictorial debut “Taare Zameen Par” and Shahrukh Khan starrer “Chak De India” gained most of the awards.

“Taare Zameen Par” has stolen the best film award and given the best Director Award to Superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday night, while Shah Rukh Khan for ”Chak De! India” got the Best Leading male actor.

The Critics’ Award for Best Film went to Shimit Amin’s “Chak De! India”. The film also won the Best Cinematography Award. Child artist Darsheel Safari was named the Best Actor for”Taare Zammen Par”.

In the Critics’ Award series, Tabu was also named the best actress for “Cheeni Kum”. Kareena Kapoor gained the Best female Actor for ”Jab We Met”.

The Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Male) is caught by Irrfan Khan for “Life In A Metro” and the Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Female) award went to Konkana Sen Sharma for the same film.

Deepila Padukone of “Om Shanti Om” won the Fresh Face of the Year Award as well as the Best Female Debutante, while the Best Male Debutant Award went to Ranbir Kapoor of “Saawariya”.

Best Music Award went to A.R. Rahman for “Guru” and also for the best background score. The Best Lyrics Award was won by Prasoon Joshi for “Ma” from “Taare Zameen Par”. While Shaan was named the best male singer for his song ”Jabse Tere Naina” from “Saawariya” and Shreya Ghoshal was honoured with the best female singer for her song ”Barso Re” from “Guru”.

The Best Story Award again went for “Taare Zameen Par” to Amol Gupte.

The award for the best screenplay went to Anurag Basu for “Life In A Metro”, and Imtiaz Ali was credited for the best dialogue of “Jab We Met”.

Rishi Kapoor got a prolonged applause as he won the Lifetime Achievement Award by Dimple Kapadia.

Two special awards were also announced. While the father-son director duo Yash Chopra and Aditya Chopra won the Power Awards, Monty Sharma won the R D Burman Award for Saawariya.

Tags: Aamir Khan, Award, Bollywood, Chak De India, Film Fare Award, Mumbai, Saif Ali Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Taare Zamin Per

A non-bailable arrest warrant has been issued against Bollywood star Aamir Khan by Indore court for the pending case regarding dishonor of national flag by him.

It is known that Aamir Khan was the chief guest in a function organised by a showroom of a leading car maker and 11 national flags were hoisted on top of the showroom. The flags remained hoisted even after the sunset. Rules says that national flag should be not be remained laid on floor after sunset.

A complaint in this regard was filed by an advocate Shailendra Sharma. Court has already issued a non-bailable warrant against the actor on 23 October 2007.

Sharma’s advocate Amarjeet Bhatia told that earlier bail was granted to him and was ordered to appear in court but was unable to do so, court again filed non-bailable warrant against him.

Court has issued this order on 19th Feb and has fixed 25 March as the next date of hearing.

Tags: Aamir Khan, Entertainment, Movies, Warrant