SANTOSH 9702: Bollywood

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Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Who is the best Bollywood Dancers among Karishma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aishwariya Rai Bacchan and Madhuri Dixit?

Madhuri Dixit is the one among these actress who is trained in multiple classical dance forms well before she came to films. Also she has handled complex choreographies and has given some of the most popular dance number of Hindi cinema from Ek do Teen, Hamko Aajkal hai, Choli ke peeche, Dhak dhak karne lagaa, and dola re dola etc. I would rate her higher as a dancer than as an actor.

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has performed great dance numbers in Ham Dil De Chuke Sanam and Devdas. Otherwise too she was a very graceful dancer with wonderful dance numbers to her credit including Kajrare and Crazy kiya Re or even Ishq Kameena.

Karishma Kapoor was one dancer who evolved wonderfully with time. Her biggest accomplishment was to look graceful dancing with a dancer like Sunny Deol in Yaara o Yaara and at the same time match steps with Govinda who was a fantastic dancer. Also, she literally overshadowed Madhuri and even matches her dancing intensity in Dil to Pagal Hai. In her heydeys she was a sight to behold.

Between Kareena and Deepika it is difficult to choose because there is lack of complex choreography for them though they have done considerable number of dance songs. Deepika was good in Pinga though couldn't match the intensity of Dola re dola.

Kareena haa done item songs like Mera naam mary and fevicol but I don't remember her doing complex dance numbers or even classical Indian dance. So I would give benifit of doubt to Deepika.

What are the most controversial statements made by Bollywood actors/actresses?

Some of the most controversial statements made by Indian actors/Actresses

Much before “It's her choice” made headlines, Nehad Dhupia took the media by storm by her b*ld scenes in the film Julie (2004). When she was asked about those scenes in the film she made a very shocking statement.

she had made her career with some b*ld movie like Julie and Sheesha. In an interview she defended her choice of films saying that at this point only two things sell “s*x and SRK”. She said that because SRK is not part of Julie she had to make up for it through the other S.

There was a lot of controversy about this statement. The scenes and the statement has benefited the film which became a surprise hit even though Neha Dhupia moved on from that image after a few years and made a space in the offbeat films and supporting roles. She also refused to work in Julie 2 which became a massive failure (it earned less than the first past even after releasing more than a decade later).

Neha Dhupia never really apologised or clarified her statement though in 2023 her comment hot headlines again when Pathaan became a monumental success and many people heralded it as return of Bollywood. One man tweeted her quote and Neha Dhupia replied on that tweet saying that her statement holds true even after 20 years.

What are some of the biggest career mistakes of Bollywood stars?

Imagine being at the absolute peak of your career, people are going crazy just to get a glimpse of you & you choose that exact moment to hit pause and walk into politics.

Amitabh Bachchan entered politics in 1984 & after that he significantly reduced the number of films he was doing. As a result, scripts like Mr India and Khalnayak which were originally written for him went to Anil Kapoor and Sanjay Dutt

Politics robbed Amitabh of what could have been an even longer peak run, this was an era where audiences were so invested in him that even a low grade macho film like Mard was guaranteed a blockbuster simply by having his face on the poster

His 1988 comeback via Shahenshah was met with genuine madness from audiences, full houses at opening, good collections, but the film was still labeled an underperformer because the bar for Bachchan was simply on another level.

After 1984, Bachchan was barely releasing anything, one film here, a year's gap there.

Mard, Aakhree Raasta, Shahenshah, Ajooba, Toofaan, Mai Azaad hoo, that was basically it across 5 years. And these happened to be his peak years. More output during this period and his stardom would have had a much longer shelf life…

In which Bollywood movie did the villain have a valid point?

In almost all the rich guy poor girl or rich girl poor but type of love stories the father has always a valid point.

Case in point, Pyar Jhukta Nahi (1985) one of the biggest hits of Mithun Chakraborty. Rich girl poor boy love story. The problem is not rich and poor falling in love but rather poor man taking a moral high ground and constantly demeaning the rich father with lines like “Seth ji aapki daulat mere pyar ko nahi kharid sakti”!! (Your money cannot buy my love)

I mean in this film the girl's father asked the young man to meet him. He asks him how much he earns? Mithun replies 850 rs. Father gives him a reality check- How will you be able to feed my daughter properly with this meagre income. And what does the man does- he and the girl start singing song embarassing the fatjer in public. Eventually the gir and boy get married.

The father in law tries to upgrade the lifestyle of the boy by getting him a promotion. But when the husband gets to know this his ego is hurt because apparently he has bought his dignity. Father says I am doing this so that my daughter and son in law can live a comfortable life. So what does the son in law did- he resigned from the job because “unhone meri khuddari ko lalkara” (they hurt my dignity and self respect).

He comes home - where his wife is attending relatives from her mother side unwillingly. But he misunderstands it, accuse her of behaving like the daughter of a rich girl, she accused him that he is not ready to upgrade himself. Her father had told him that he would sponsor him. He can get a photo studio of his own. But he rejected. The girl asks why- won't it secure our future? We can take it as a loan and return it to them. But our “khuddar” hero doesn't agree. Eventually conflict escalated and he asks the girl to leave his house.

Long story short it took a long time and emotional route for them to reconcile and the parents apologise for their selfish behaviour. But I also felt that the conflict could have been easily resolved had the hero not been a j*RK throughout and accepted his father in law’s advice and not made it a question of his ego. The father in law was questionable at times but he did had a valid point a lot of times.

Saturday, June 27, 2026

How did Arjun Rampal get launched in Bollywood?

Arjun Rampal transitioned into films after a successful career in modelling. Though he made his acting debut with Rajiv Rai’s, “Pyar Ishq Aur Mohabbat”, the first film that he signed was, “Moksha”.

Rampal met fashion designer Rohit Bal at a party in Delhi. Rohit discussed about this meeting with Shekhar Kapoor.

Incidently Shekar Kapoor and Rampal met while working on a commercial shoot for the brand Monte Carlo in Ooty. Kapoor was directing the advertisement while renowned cinematographer Ashok Mehta was handling the camera.

It was the time when Mehta too was preparing for his directorial debut with “Moksha”. Mehta thought Rampal would fit the role in the film. Later, it was Shekhar Kapoor who strongly recommended Mehta to cast Rampal in the film as he was convinced of Rampal's potential.

With Rajiv Rai, Rampal had already done a music video, “Don't Marry Maya” alongside model Namrata Barua.

Rampal was then signed for, “Pyaar Ishq Aur Mohabbat” which was Rampal's first release as “Moksha” was delayed due to Manisha Koirala’s other projects.

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What are some weird awards given to Bollywood celebrities?

Some of the most useless awards that our actors have got include the following.

Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Senon won a special award titled “Nothing to Hide” award. I don't know what this award means and why is this award given.

Parineeti chopra was given a special award called “Gamechanger” award for……weight loss (such a great achievement that she spent one year to lose weight that she was criticised for)

Chennai Express got a Filmfare Award for “Trendsetter of the year”!! (I would like to know which trend was set by the film).

For three years Filmfare used to give Filmfare Power Award which used to award the most powerful and popular people of the industry (the one who won were obvious- SRK, Amitabh, Yash Chopra). I don't know what was the purpose of such Award!!

Then there are some mock awards - we all know Golden Kela and Ghanta awards but even Filmfare had a category of mockery awards. In the 2007 Filmfare, SRK and Saif gave away “Na-Real” Award shaped like a coconut.

So the award for worst hairstyle was given to Rani Mukherjee for Ta Ra Rum Pum. Ramesh Sippy was handed over the award for the worst adaption of a film (His Sholay was remade into Aag). So when he was asked what he will do with the award he replied “I will hit Ramu (Ram Gopal Verma with this). Most of this went well. Akshay Kumar even came to he stage to offer a speech. They even gave an award to Saif Ali Khan for Eklavya and SRK was nominated for his dancing in the weddings. So it was all humorous except for some, partuclarly for the newcomers or outsiders who felt it like bullying.

When Vidya Balan was given the Na-Real Award for Worst costume for Heyy Babyy she felt humiliated because they didn't called out the director and the costume designers who selected the dresses but mocked the actress for wearing it. She said in an interview that when she was given the script she asked the organisers why Sajid Khan and Manish Malhotra are not given this award and can she call them out as well. The organisers were not ready. But Vidya still called out both of them after she was given the award.

Friday, June 26, 2026

Won National Award at the age of 21, said goodbye to the world at 31, such was Smita Patil's short life..

Today i.e. 17th October is the birth anniversary of Hindi cinema's best actress Smita Patel. She was one of those actresses who have shown her acting skills in all types of films. There was a time when Smita was included in the list of top actresses of the industry. But Smita said goodbye to the world at just 31 years. Today, on her birth anniversary, let us know some special things related to the actress.

Smit Patel included in the list of top actresses

Smita Patel was born on 17 October 1955 in Pune, Maharashtra. He was very fond of acting since childhood. Smita started working in theaters as a child artist. However, before coming into films, she was a newsreader on Doordarshan. After this he started trying in films. After some time, Smita got the chance to do the film with me. This film was black and white which was released in 1974. I liked his acting a lot in this film. After which she appeared in many films and within just a few years, she became included in the list of top actresses.

When Smita faced a lot of criticism

Meanwhile, there came a turning point in his life when he had to face a lot of criticism. The reason for which was the relationship between him and Raj Babbar. Smita had fallen in love with married Raj. Both of them met during the shooting of the film Bheegi Palke, which later turned into love. At that time Raj had also decided to leave his first wife and settle down with Smita. Both of them started living together before marriage and got married after some time. Because of this, Smita was cursed a lot for breaking a woman's house.

Won National Award at the age of 21

Smita also won the National Award at the age of just 21. He was awarded the National Award for his brilliant acting in films like Chakra and Bhumika. After this, she also received Filmfare Best Actress Award for the films Jait Re Jait, Chakra and Umbartha. He has also been awarded Padashree by the Government of India.

Said goodbye to the world at the age of 31

Smita achieved many big achievements in her 10-year career and said goodbye to the world at the age of just 31. She died during childbirth. Smita gave birth to her son Prateek. After which her health deteriorated and the actress died 15 days after delivery. Let us tell you that after Smita's death, 14 of her films were released.

Who was the first female superstar of Bollywood? What was her name and what were her popular movies during her time?

Hema Malini

Not only the first, she is perhaps the most successful actress of Bollywood of all times. Her record has not been bettered or even equalled by any other actress in Bollywood. She may not be the best of the actress of the industry but her stardom was unparalled.

Just look at the magazines and what they say about her- Superstar, one woman industry, heroes coaxing Hema to co star with him for their comebacks, films were sold on announcement due to her presence, she was favourites of both distinguished filmmakers and distributors. Her star power was unaoralleled in 1970s and much of 1980s

5 HGOTY- Johnny Mera Naam (1970), Seeta aur Geeta (1972), Sholay (1975), Dus Numbri (1976) and Kranti (1981)

Blockbusters- Johnny Mera Naam, Sholay, Pratigya, Sanyasi, Kranti, Meri Aawaz Suno, Naseeb, Andha Kanoon

Superhit- Raja Jani, Sharafat, Andaz, Jugnu, Dost, Amir Garib, Trishul, Veer Zaara, Baghban, Farz aur Kanoon, Chacha Bhatija

Hit- Naya Zamana, Tum Haseena Main Jawan, Khushboo, Dulhan, Dus Numbri, Baghavat, Samrat, Dard, Justice Chaudhary, Ramkali, Paraya Dhan, Dharmatma, Haath ki Safai, Aap Beati, Satte pe Satta, Azaad, Alibaba aur Chaalis Chor, Charas, Waris, Prem Nagar, Bhai ho to Aisa

Semi Hit/Above Average -Nastik, Aandhi Toofan, Sitapur ki Geeta, Qaidi, Dream Girl, Khel Khilari ka, Kasauti, Patthar aur Payal, Do Thug

She has more hits than Sridevi and Madhuri combined. She remained the top actress and highest paid actress from 1974–83. Between 1974–75 she worked in 15 films out of which 13 were hits. Similarly she had 8 hits and 3 average grossers between 1981–82. She is the only actress of 70’s and 80’s to have two 10 crores nett Grosser (Sholay and Kranti).

Even before Sridevi and Jayaprada we had Hema Malini from South conquering the Bollywood.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

What is a list of Bollywood actresses in Tamil movies?

There are several bollywood actress who have acted in Tamil movies

Esha Deol

Many people are unaware that Esha also acted in Aayutha Ezhuthu. 2004 political action drama directed by Mani Ratnam.

She played the role of a French teacher named Geetha, starring alongside a prominent ensemble cast that included Suriya, Madhavan, and Siddharth.

Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Also acted in 3 tamil movies Dhaam Dhoom, Chandramukhi 2 and Thalaivii,

While Dham Dhoom is the most iconic film with Jayam Ravi, her debut in 2008 tamil film

Disha Patani

Disha has acted in 1 tamil film Kanguva (2024) starring Suriya and Bobby Deol (antagonist)

Katrina Kaif

Katrina Kaif made her Tamil film debut in the mystery thriller Merry Christmas (2024)

Which was shot simultaneously in both Hindi and Tamil. People was directed by Sriram Raghavan, she stars alongside Vijay Sethupathi, her role is Maria, who's like takes an unexpected turn on Christmas Eve

This is the only her first full fledged tamil film

Tapsee panu

Taapsee Pannu has acted in several famous Tamil films like Aadukalam, Arrambam, Game over (2019), Kanchana 2, Annabelle Sethupathi

Tapsee is popular due to songs Chemistry with Arya and Dhanush, Songs En Fuse Pochu and Yaathe Yaathe

Amyra Dastur

Amyra Dastur made her Tamil cinema debut in 2015 and has since starred in prominent Kollywood releases. She acted in 2 films Anegan (2015) starring Dhanush and Bagheera (2023)

Deepika Padukone

How many of you know that Deepika has acted in a Tamil film?

While it's true Deepika has appeared in Kochadiyan (2014) movie Starring Rajinikanth and Deepika as Main female lead role

Ilenea D Cruz

Ilenea D Cruz acted in 1 tamil movie Nanban starring Joseph, Vijay, Jiiva and Srikanth which is a remake of 3 idiots

Shriya Saran

Shriya Saran is a prominent Indian actress who has delivered several memorable performances in the Tamil film industry alongside leading superstars. She is much popular in Tamil/Telugu than Bollywood films, most iconic Tamil movie is the blockbuster

Sivaji: The Boss (2007) with Rajinikanth, Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007),, Kanthaswamy (2009), Kutty (2010)

Genelia D'Souza

Genelia is known for national crush due to bubbly eye, cute face structure

Boys (2003), Sachein (2005), Santosh Subramaniam (2008), Uthama Puthiran (2010), Velayudham (2011)

When compared to other films, Genelia Acted 2 times with Joseph Vijay, moreover Sachein film is because it breaks away from typical action-heavy hero roles, offering instead a breezy, feel-good vibe. The film's unique charm lies in Thalapathy Vijay's effortless charm, Genelia's bubbly performance

Bipasha Basu

Bipasha Basu made her Tamil cinema debut in the 2005 romantic comedy film Sachein

Tamannaah Bhatia

Notable films:- Sketch, Veeram, Sura, Ayan, Paiyya, Siruthai, Oppiri, Kaththi Sandai, Action (2019), and Thillalangadi (2010), Venghai, Padikkathavan

Karthi and Tamannaah Bhatia

are a beloved on- screen pair in South Indian cinema premd for their sizing chemistry in blockbuster Tamil films like Paiyaa and Siruthai

While they are highly celebrated for their musical hits and romantic action films,

Kajal Agarwal

Notable Films:- Vivegam, Thuppaki, Jilla, Mersal, Maatraan, Naan Mahaan Alla, All in Azhagu Raja, Paayum Puli, Kavalai Vendam, Maari

Rakul Preet Singh

Rakul acted in 3 tamil Film, Theeran Adhigaram Ondru, Dev, NGK, Ayalaan

Rakul has acted 2 times with Karthi Sivakumar,

Bhoomika Chawla

Bhoomika has acted in several tamil film, but most iconic films are Sillunu Oru Kadhal in which she starred alongside Suriya and Jyothika and ishwarya, many college aspirant relates to real life by seeing this film, love stories and painful moments Suriya and Bhoomika Split up before marrying Jyothika in movie.