Romance is a main Bollywood theme This is precisely what bothers M. Madhaya Prasad, a film professor in Hyderabad: 'Our films influence people and society. But they depict a reality that has nothing to do with the viewers' reality.' True transformation?

Indian society is very hierarchical and even though the caste system was officially abolished in the 1950 constitution, discrimination according to caste continues nationwide. And even though society has become more open and tolerant since the beginning of the 1990s, with economic progress and educational advancement, it is not so simple for barriers between people with different backgrounds who love each other to be overcome as in the movies. Only a fraction of India's 1.2 billion-strong population lives in urban centers such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata or Chennai. The 2011 census found that two thirds of Indians lived in rural areas and earned their living directly or indirectly from agriculture. According to UNICEF statistics released in 2012, some 90 percent of marriages are still arranged. Although in cities many marriages are love-based, they are still arranged by a couple's family.

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It is still very rare for Hindus, who make up 80 percent of the population, to marry Muslims who comprise 16 percent of Indians. Bollywood films such as 'Bombay' (1995), 'Gadar' (Revolt, 2001), 'Veer Zaara' (Veer and Zara, 2004) or 'Jodhaa Akhbar' (Jodhaa and Akbar, 2008) have broached these taboos. The Muslim stars Shah Rukh Khan and Saif Ali Khan are idols because they have married Hindu women in real life.

Reflection of a society or dreams? The director Kunal Kohli, who has made a name for himself with the romance films 'Hum Tum' (You and me, 2004) or 'Fanaa' (Annihilation, 2006), said film could not do that much. 'If films really did influence people, then we would all make each other laugh and we would dare to fall in love much more often,' he told DW. 'But that doesn't happen. Films do not really influence real life, even if they are based on real life.' Shah Rukh Khan with his wife Gauri The renowned writer Javed Akhtar went one step further. 'The films certainly do reflect what is happening in society.

But they reflect the desires, the hopes, values and traditions. They are not a real reflection but the dreams of a society.' Cinema is entertainment 'Dirty Picture,' starring the actress Vidya Balan, looks at the issue of which films strike a chord with the public. It tells the story of Silk Smitha, a South Indian erotic actress who committed suicide after being ostracized by society. Vidya Balan, who is set to quit making films, says she is disappointed after failing to acquire any demanding roles.

'So as to make successful films you need three things only: entertainment, entertainment and entertainment,' she said. Ranjini Majumdar from Jawaharlal Nehru University in Delhi would agree, but is not so critical. 'To begin with, cinema means entertainment. We can't expect directors to portray the hard realities of society. This is not the task of commercial cinema.'

Strong women are increasingly becoming part of Bollywood However, 'Dirty Picture' does highlight one new trend in Bollywood cinema. For many years, women tended to have decorative parts. Now there are more films in which strong, successful women play central roles. Reality versus commercial success Only a few films have really depicted real issues in the past few years; for example Vishal Bhardwaj's 'Maqbool' (2003), about the mafia in Bombay, or Anurag Kashyap's Black Friday (2004) about the Bombay blasts and communal rioting in the city between Hindus and Muslims. Although it was praised by the critics, it was shown in very few cinemas in India. Some films such as 'Salaam-Namaste' (2005), 'Taare Zameen Par' (A Star on Earth, 2007) and 'Dostana' (Friendship, 2008) have managed to combine serious themes, such as dyslexia or homosexuality, with Bollywood's dreamworld. However, such movies remain the exception.

Best English Movies based on India or with Indian Themes There are so many English movies that come out of India every year. Some equally beautiful movies based on Indian culture originate from other parts of the globe.

Here are 20 best stand-outs: 1 Gandhi (1982): This Internationally acclaimed movie needs no introduction. The film stars Ben Kingsley as Gandhi, a brilliant actor by any measure. Amongst much recognition home and abroad, the film bagged the Academy Award for Best Picture, winning eight Academy Awards in total. City of Joy (1992): The social drama is based on the life of a farmer who moves to Kolkata with his family and finds out that life is nothing but simple in the city. Patrick Swayze, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and Art Malik lead the brilliant cast. This is one of best movies that use talents from India as well as Hollywood. Monsoon Wedding (2001): Directed by Mira Nair, this is romance, comedy and drama – all together – depicting the lives of NRIs and the NRI weddings.

An extravagant Punjabi wedding and the family traditions are beautifully depicted throughout this movie. Naseeruddin Shah’s acting is solid once more, and plays a father who is organizing an enormous, chaotic, and very expensive wedding that involves NRI families and joint families coming together from different parts of the world. A Passage to India (1984): This classic drama is one of the most memorable English film based on the Indo-British relationship and their impacts on the day-to-day life during English Rule in India.

Written and directed by David Lean, the screenplay is based on the 1924 novel by E.M. The acting, the direction and the beautifully landscaped scenes equally contribute to this masterpiece. The film has won various awards included Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. The brilliant acting comes from Judy Davis, Victor Banerjee, Peggy Ashcroft and James Fox in the key roles.

5.Being Cyrus (2006): This is one of the best Indian films in English. It is a psychological drama revolving around a dysfunctional family. The acting is led by Naseeruddin Shah and Dimple Kapadia; the well told story is narrated by none other but Saif Ali Khan in the role of Cyrus Mistry. Bride and Prejudice (2004): This is a Bollywood style adaptation of the novel ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen. It is filmed primarily in English, with some Hindi and Punjabi dialogue. The lead cast of Aishwarya Rai, Martin Henderson, Nadira Babbar, Anupam Kher and Naveen Andrews plays well in this desi adaptation of an old classic story from west.

The wedding and party scenes, the complicated feelings of love, the dance numbers and culture depictionare all nicely integrated 7. East is East (1999): This is a very comic and funny movie with a dark side of an NRI story based out of England. Om Puri delivers one of the best acting of a conflicted father with double standards. Married to a white woman, the father forces his kids to live the traditional and strict desi lifestyle. The children, born and grown up in UK, see themselves as British and reject their father’s rules on dress, food, religion and arranged marriage.

Bend it like Beckham (2002): Starring Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightley, the title comes from the soccer player David Beckham’s skill at scoring from free kicks by “bending” (curving) the ball past a wall of defenders. It is a beautiful depiction of a Punjabi family’s life in England.

The film explores the lives of Indians abroad and how NRIs ‘bend’ the social and traditional rules to adapt to the local culture. It has a lively music, with a touch of folk genre. Parzania (2007): Translated – Heaven and hell on earth, this is an Indian drama catering to the extreme human emotions. It is a terrific story of the struggles of a family after they lose their 10 year old son during the racial riot. The film featured Naseeruddin Shah and Sarika in the lead roles.

This low budget drama has lovely acting and beautiful direction. Iyer (2002): Another great creation and direction from Aparna Sen, supporting by equally brilliant acting from Rahul Bose and Konkona Sen Sharma. The movie features the September 11, 2001 events as the backdrop for the racial riots and violence.

This is a romance, drama and emotional conflicts – all in one. This Indian English movie has won international acclaim all around the globe. Bollywood Hollywood (2002): A relatively low budget movie based out of Canada, with lots of NRI appeal. Deepa Mehta made this comic drama as a satire or spoof on Bollywood movies. The story revolves around Indo-Canadian families’ life-style and the double standard lives of younger generation to satisfy their traditional family at home and the western culture outside the house.

Rahul Khanna, Lisa Ray, Moushumi Chatterjee and Kulbhushan Kharbanda are the main cast. Fire (1996): This gutsy and controversial film is directed and written by Deepa Mehta. The key stars include Shabana Azmi and Nandita Das. The movie explores the topic of same sex female relationships in Indian society. It is the first of Deepa Mehta’s Elements trilogy, followed by Earth (1998) and Water (2005). English, August (1994): Do you think in English?

Indian film directed by Dev Bengal, this film ignited the next generation of Indian cinema and is acknowledged as a landmark in contemporary Indian cinema. This humorous movie won several awards at international film festivals. English, August was a low budget film that eventually became quite popular. Amu (2006): This is lovely movie about culture shock and social adaptation. Amu is the journey of Kajori Roy (Konkona Sen Sharma), a 21-year-old Indian American woman who has lived in the US since the age of 3; and after graduating from UCLA, she goes to India to visit her relatives. Directed by Shonali Bose, based on her own novel, the film premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and the Toronto Film Festival in 2005.

Mitr, My Friend (2002): The film is a lovely depiction of women’s plight, sacrificing their lives for the sake of family. It also touches on the social issues of cultural differences experienced by a small town girl moving to a foreign place. The movie won the Best English Film of the year award at the National film festival. Heaven on Earth (2008): A.k.a.

Videsh, is a Canadian film directed and written by Deepa Mehta. Preity Zinta plays the leading role of Chand, a young Indian Punjabi woman who finds herself in an abusive arranged marriage with an Indo-Canadian man, played by Vansh Bhardwaj. The film released in India dubbed into Hindi under the title Videsh. Hyderabad Blues (1998): Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film is about an NRI vacationing back home in Hyderabad and finding difficult to adapt to his own place. This is a light, naturally flowing and realistic film about NRIs returning to India and finding themselves out of place. This low budget movie connects with everyone who lives abroad. 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981): This touching film.

Exposing double standards in close-knit relations. Is written and directed by Aparna Sen.

It stars Jennifer Kendal in a critically acclaimed role of a quiet lonely teacher, along with Debashree Roy. Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love (1996): This is NOT a family movie and is rated adult. Starring Rekha, Indira Varma, Naveen Andrews and Sarita Choudhurya, this controversial romantic drama is directed by Mira Nair. During filming in India, the name of the project was not revealed to government officials who would have denied the petition to film in India had it been called “Kama Sutra.” Instead, it was called “Maya and Tara.” Upon completion, authorities screened the film and it was subsequently banned in India. The Great Indian Butterfly (2010): This Bollywood English film is written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta.

The movie is all about finding inner peace, love and happiness in our life. This slow-and-steadily evolving movie has some of the most beautiful scenery depicting Goa; the story revolves around a modern Indian couple vacationing on the resort. Other English movies worth mentioning are: The Last Lear (2007); Electric Moon(1992); In Which Annie gives it Those Ones (1989); The Householder (Hindi title: Gharbar) (1963); Loins of Punjab Presents (2007); 15 Park Avenue (2005) Related Posts: • • • • • • • • •.

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• By • July 11th, 2015 • • • 3 Min Read Wedding is no lesser than a festival in India. Celebrations for a wedding begin much before the Big Day in the form of Pre-Wedding Parties, whether it is a Youngster party or a Cocktail party, Mehendi ki raat or even a Bollywood costume party. Being a host you are supposed to organize a party which would be immortal even after years of its arrangement or, delegate them all these duties and get ready for the Bollwood masala.

Sharing here few ideas to make your pre-wedding party more like a Bollywood party with Female Bollywood Characters. Oldie-Goldies: 1. Mumtaaz (Brahmchari – Aaj kal Tere Mere Pyaar ke Charche): This evergreen elegant and erogenous look of Orange saree with silver narrow border will always grab everyone’s attention in the party. Helen (Caravan – Piya Tu Ab to Aaja): No one can ever beat this cabaret look.

It’s beautiful, amazing and just too modern. Don’t forget to put feathers in the dress and hair. Leena Chandavarkar (Hamjoli – Dhal Gaya Din Ho Gai Sham): This out of the box appearance will make you look so bright in the party in the tight fitted pink dress. Zeenat Aman (Hare Krishna Hare Rama – Dum Maaro Dum): Be the star of the party in this hippy look.

Club it up with some ‘Gendaphools’ and don’t overlook the glares. It will just make you look too funky.

Dimple Kapadia (Bobby – Hum Tum Ek Kamre Mein): A sexy top and skirt, Wow what a perfect combination to look way back in teen age. Madhubala (Mughal-E-Azam – Jab Pyaar Kiya Toh Darna Kya): Full on jewellery, full length Lehanga, dark Kajal in eyes and the Nazakat People will die to be captured with you. You can also dance well using the Lehanga. Item Number Look: 7. Sri Devi (Mr.India – Hawa-Hawaai): Be miss Hawa Hawai with this all-time adorable look in golden one piece dress and feathery stoll. Add more chulbulapan into your behavior, the more Hawai effect you can put in the party.

Madhuri Dixit (Sailaab – Humko Aajkal Hai Intzaar)/ (Tezaab – Ek Do Teen): Go ding-dong-ding with the colorful skirt for sparkling colors in the party and also try the Fisherwoman look from Humko AajKal hai intzaar song. Both these looks are unbeatable and easily recognizable as well. Don’t forget to adhere the charm of Madhuri Dixit with her smile.

Vidya Balan (The Dirty Picture – Ooh la la): Time for making people say Ooh La La once you join the party. This super sensuous look with Blouse and frilled salwar keeping beautiful long open hair will make everybody do Ooh La La. Malaika Arora Khan (Dabangg – Munni Badnaam Hui): Being Badnaam for a reason is sometimes more than getting fame. Try this Short Ghagra with Short backless Choli and wavy open hair for evergreen Munni look. You can go more Mojadis as footwear. Raveena Tandon (Mohra – Tu Cheez Badi Hai Mast Mast): How about trying some Mast Mast look from 90s.

For all white lovers try Afgani Salwar, Ballooned Sleeves Blouse and a Topi with straight hair on one shoulder. People will definitely say, “you look so Mast Mast.” 12. Kareena Kapoor (Ra-One – Wanna Be My Chhamak Chhallo): Kareena was looking Wow in red saree which just re-draped around her waist. Fallbuch Innere Medizin Pdf Download. The net blouse with Doris at the back was a trend-setter.

Just don’t forget to put a Chhalla on waist and open hair would go perfectly well. The Modern Look: 13. Huma Qureshi (Gangs of Wasseypur): This desi look with a touch of videsi Glares were in much trend when introduced. Simple, sober and appealing! Kangana Ranaut (Revolver Rani): The look of lady Don! Try to get a toy revolver in hand before you enter in hall. Get your hair curled if you wish to look alike.

Kajol (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai): Another sporty look from modern days. Short Hair, broad hair band, track suit and a basketball will complete your look then. Priyanka Chopra (Barfi): Flowery frock, curly short hair and little bit of abnormal behaviour in a husky voice. There you go for another funky yet sweet look. Anushka Sharma (PK): Short boy cut for hair, one piece dress and a pinch of attitude. The Ethnic Look: 18.

Rekha (Umraojaan – Dil Cheez Kya Hai): This Mujra look will hold everyone’s breathe at party. You would be incomplete without putting Alta in your hands.

Deepika Padukone (Om Shaanti Om): Another classic Retro look you can try on. Aishwarya Rai (Jodha Akbar): Big bold accessories and net’s lehanga choli will give you a royal look for the party. Rani Mukherjee (Bunti aur Babli): My favourite Babli look in patiyala salwar, knee length three fourth sleeved kurta and dupatta in cross with criss-crossed pony tail.

These 21 costume ideas will surely make you look different and noticeable in the Bollywood party. Deck-up like them and hire the Event planners to keep yourself stress-free from all the fuss.