Bollywood, or the Hindi film industry of India which produces almost 1000 films every year is the world’s largest film industry. From the time the first Indian sound film, Alam Ara was produced in 1931 till the present decade, this industry has a remarkably rich history of producing a variety of movies, showcasing different spheres of Indian life, in myriad themes, be it comedy, romance, thriller, horror or drama. However, there has been a changing trend in the representation of Indian films through the years. The way movies were made in the 1950s is completely different from the way it is done in the twenty first century. In this presentation I would like to share the changes that the Indian film industry has seen over the decades.
In order to understand the trends better let us divide it into 4 phases! The first phase would consist of the movies made from the 1940s till the early 1960s. This phase is called the “Golden Era of the India cinema” where critically acclaimed movies like Awaara(1951), Shree 420(1955) and Mother India(1957) to name a few were made. These movies revolved around the common man, who faced various struggles in life, which the audience could relate to and would finally come out as a man with the right morals. These stories showed the protagonist to be poor who even though wavered from his path (mainly due to greed and success) would finally realize his mistakes and be a better person in the end and overcome his troubles in a just manner.
The second phase is the phase from late 1960s to the early 1980s. This phase saw a distinctive shift in the general storyline of the movies. Movies like Aradhana( 1969) , Anand (1970) , Bobby (1973) and Sholay(1975) mark this period. Â These movies were more action based and romantic in nature. Violence became an integral part of the movies, and a lot of emphasis was given on villains, who were basically underworld mafias. The image of the “angry young man” was introduced here, a brooding hero who was very good at delivering his punches and kicks, would destroy the villains and win the lady’s heart in the end. A lot of films during this time revolved around this basic theme.
The third phase is from the late 1980s till early 2000s. This phase saw the most diverse shifts in the movie-making procedure in India. Advanced technology was introduced in the country. The first Indian sci-fi movie Mr. India was released in 1987 which was a runaway hit. Romance was still the main theme. Romance films have been popular with the masses in India. The target audience in the romance genre is youth. As urban populations grew in the 80s, the number of youth-centric romantic comedies increased considerably.The new wave of romance movies had situational comedy that became a hit with audiences. A lot of movies were shot abroad in this phase. Some of the best Bollywood romance movies and romantic comedies from late 1980s to early 2000s are – Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak- 1988, Andaz Apna Apna- 1994 Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge- 1995, Jab we met (2007) , Dostana(2008) and others.
The last and the ongoing phase started in late 2000s. This phase introduced a lot of technical advancements in the ways movies are made. From Koi Mil Gaya(2003) Ra.One(2011) to Mission Mangal (2019) movies put a greater emphasis on the visual effects rather than the story. A lot of movies have been shot abroad, with only the mention of India.
On Saturday the Income Tax Department accused Bollywood actor Sonu Sood of financial irregularities worth over Rs 250 crore by way of unutilised charitable funds, bogus contracts and circular transactions with one of his partner companies, and diverting funds to evade taxes, officials said. ” Sonu Sood has evaded taxes of over Rs 20 crore”, the income tax department said in a statement today, after visiting his Mumbai home for three days in a row for a search. Mr Sood, 48, had recently announced a tie-up with Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s Aam Aadmi Party government.
The disclosures came after IT sleuths’ swoop for two days on some 28 premises in Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Kanpur and Gurugram in one of the biggest such investigative actions on any actor or entities linked with him. The operations continue. In a rare official statement, the Income Tax Department, without naming him, said that Sood evaded tax worth Rs 20 crore so far, besides listing other alleged wrongdoings emerging in its probe.
The tax department said Mr Sood’s non-profit also raised Rs 2.1 crore from overseas donors using a crowdfunding platform in violation of the law – Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act – that governs such transactions.
“During the course of search at the premises of the actor and his associates, incriminating evidences pertaining to tax evasion have been found. The main modus operandi followed by the actor had been to route his unaccounted income in the form of bogus unsecured loans from many bogus entities,” the tax department said in the statement.
Reactions of different political parties
Recently, Sood was in the news after his meeting with Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, where he was declared brand ambassador of the AAP government’s ‘Desh ke mentors’ programme for guiding students in making career choices. During the lockdown, Sood had helped migrants reach their native places by arranging transportation and food.After the I-T department initiated its searches on Wednesday, Kejriwal came out in his support, tweeting that there are many difficulties on the path of truth, but it always wins.“With Sonu Sood ji, there are prayers of lakhs of families of India who got his support in difficult times,” he wrote.
The Shiv Sena also came out in support of Sood and linked the I-T searches with the actor’s decision to become brand ambassador for the Delhi government.An editorial in the party’s mouthpiece Saamana said that the Bharatiya Janata Party had earlier praised the actor’s humanitarian work during the Covid-19 crisis. But the party claimed that as soon as the Delhi and Punjab governments collaborated with the actor, Sood became a tax evader.
The Saamana editorial on Friday said that Sood’s relief efforts had earned him popularity. The Shiv Sena also pointed out that BJP leaders had also attended events associated with the actor.“It was emphatically claimed that Sonu’s great humanitarian work was inspired by the BJP’s traditions,” the Shiv Sena said. “But as soon as the Delhi and Punjab government tried to join hands with him, he was declared a tax evader.”The Shiv Sena alleged that it had become a policy of the BJP-led government to deploy central agencies against those who are not associated with the party.
Sonu Sood has participated in many charitable event during lockdown
Sood has received widespread praise for his charity work during the coronavirus pandemic. He had organised special flights and buses for migrants stranded due to the countrywide lockdown in April-May last year.The actor had also arranged for oxygen for patients suffering during the second wave of the pandemic in May this year.
Hollywood movies and American television are replete with extraordinary talent from all over the world. Several actors from India have been part of celebrated movies and shows that come out of Hollywood. From renowned Indian actors such as Irrfan, Om Puri and Nasiruddin Shah, to younger actors such as Dhanush, there is no dearth of talent when it comes to brilliant talent out of India.Actors from India have made waves in Hollywood for many years now, but there are a few stand-out names among them all, both old and new. Take a look at the list of five such indian actors who played a prominent role in Hollywood movies.
1.Irrfan Khan
Irrfan Khan was an actor who defined brilliance.The late actor was well-regarded for his varied roles in Bollywood, having starred in dramas, comedies and indie films too. Cited in the media as one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, Khan’s career spanned over 30 years and earned him numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, and six Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour The late actor’s rendezvous with Hollywood started with A Mighty Heart and The Darjeeling Limited. In 2006, he starred in the lead role alongside Tabu in Mira Nair’s The Namesake. Other movies that he has starred in are Slumdog Millionaire, The Amazing Spider-Man in 2012, Jurassic World, Life of Pi and Inferno.
2.Anupam Kher
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor and the former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India. He has appeared in over 500 films predominantly in Hindi language, and many plays .Apart from being extremely popular in Bollywood and opting for roles that make his versatility evident, Kher was seen playing the role of court-mandated therapist, Dr. Cliff Patel in the romantic comedy movie “Silver Linings Playbook” (2012). He was also seen in ‘Bend it like Beckham’ playing the role of a quintessential Indian father.Kher also appeared in Hotel Mumbai, based on the true events of the horrific 26/11 attacks in Mumbai when terrorists took over several key spots in India’s financial capital, including the celebrated Taj Mahal hotel. In the movie, Kher played the head chef who decides not to escape the hotel when the window of opportunity presents itself and stays back to help the guests who are still trapped inside.
3.om puri
Another veteran Indian actor was Om Puri, known for his roles in Indian arthouse movies. The actor appeared in a number of Hollywood movies, from the Tom Hanks-Julia Roberts starring movie, Charlie Wilson’s War, The Hundred-Foot Journey, where he starred alongside Dame Helen Mirren, and the comedy-drama, East Is East . Om Puri was one of the few actors whose work has travelled from Bollywood to British and Pakistani cinema. The actor was part of Richard Attenborough’s Academy Award-winning film Gandhi. He was also part of Roland Joffe’s City of Joy, Mike Nichols’s Charlie Wildon’s War, Michael . Puri was also paid homage at Oscar Awards 2017.Puri was awarded Padma Shri, the fourth highest civilian award of India, in 1990.In 2004, he was made an honorary Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
4.Aishwarya Rai
The lovely Aishwarya Rai is one of the most popular Indian celebrities the world over & was one of the first of her generation of Indian actors to have crossed over to Western projects, with lead roles in movies like Gurinder Chadha’s Bride & Prejudice, Provoked, The Last Legion with Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley, and as the femme fatale in the comedy-drama, The Pink Panther 2.Rai is touted as one of the most beautiful actresses in commercial Indian cinema and has, for years, been on the jury for the Cannes Film Festival.Rai has received numerous accolades, including two Filmfare Awards, and was honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India in 2009 and the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France in 2012. She has often been cited in the media as “the most beautiful woman in the world”
5.Ali fazal
Ali Fazal’s Bollywood journey is filled with hits and misses. However, he had done some notable projects in Hollywood. The actor has starred in Fast and Furious 7 and went on to play the lead in Victoria and Abdul alongside Judi Dench. One star who is slowly making inroads in the West is the versatile Ali Fazal. The actor, who is well known for his role in crime thriller web show ‘Mirzapur’, starred alongside Dame Judi Dench in ‘Victoria & Abdul’. He will soon be seen in ‘Death on the Nile’, a Hollywood adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel of the same name.
Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani is a light – hearted, entertaining film with a hidden but deep message that leaves you with many questions about life to ponder upon. Are we living our truth? Are we following our passion? What is the purpose of life? And do we know who we really are and what we really want in life?
Since our childhood, we are made to follow the rules set by the society. Fourteen years of primary and secondary education, three year of college diploma, and then join the rat race to get a perfect job with a good package. After landing to a perfect job, we work hard to earn money, save some for our next generation and finally retire. Sadly, it’s the retirement that most working people look up to so that they can finally enjoy their life. Its a vicious cycle that has continued for generation after generation, only because no one questioned it. The most important thing that we often miss out, while trying to follow the set societal pattern is to actually LIVE our lives. We are so engrossed in planning for the next that we forget the importance of now and do not even live the now. Young adults work for a secure retirement so that they can enjoy their life. But often, that is the time when most of them regret not following their passion and doing what was best for them. However, they are left with very little time and hence are not able to make amends to their mistake.
In the movie we see Bunny as such a character, who in no way is a perfect ideal boy from the society’s perspective. He is seen a careless, emotionless, flirtatious young boy who denies to follow the rules set by others. He sets his own path for life. He is passionate about travelling, which again is not the most respected profession unlike engineering and medical. They want him to fit to a tie-suit, 9-5 job so that he can earn well and be accepted by the society. However, he had other plans for his life.
Though he was a “last bench ka loafer” who never passed an examination without cheating, he was more knowledgeable compared to other characters. Yes, he had less of bookish knowledge but he could pass any examination in the subject called life without having to copy others.
We live for 60-70 years on an average, yet its very late in life that we truly get to know ourselves. Often people do not even know themselves and follow a fake portrayal of themselves in order to suit the eyes of the society. They try to hide their real self, just to protect themselves from society’s judgement. However, Bunny stood apart from such a description. He knew himself and his expectations from life. Hence, he allows the society to judge him inside out as he was true to himself. However, It took years for Naina to decide what she wanted from life , and how it was so miserable that she couldn’t even afford a weekend break, because of her immense syllabus. It took her years to understand that she can never be a perfect daughter in the eyes of her parents, just by obeying them. And it was high time, she had to stand up for herself and her dreams which may not be well accepted by others. She was such a product of the society that believed that if she followed every rule, studied well, obeying her elders, became a doctor, she would be respected and accepted in the society. However, it was when she met her classmate Aditi, she realised that she had to take things in her own hands in order to better her life.
To a larger extent, Bunny played an important part in inspiring Naina to accept and love herself for who she was. Bunny had seen a lot in life. He lost his mother at a very young age, he never had a good relationship with his step-mother, he had financial issues, he never communicated well to his father and he had dreams that were different from the normal masses. Yet he never gave up on his dreams. He knew he had to earn for himself. Hence, he perused multiple side jobs along with his college so that he could save for the life that he desired, without depending on his family.
Though people see him to be a flirty, spoiled brat. I personally see him as a happy soul who loves to meet people and make new friends throughout the world. On a personal level, I believe it is not wrong to be over-friendly or to flirt with the opposite gender, until it is within the boundaries and consensual.
We live in such a society where various incidents do happen without the consent of the other person and yet those at fault live with the show of a respectable men and are honoured. It is the true gentlemen like Bunny who are termed as Casanova. He is respectable towards women, knows his limits, is helpful even to the unknown and I guess that is what counts to be a true gentleman. There were certain incidents like the time when Naina was not comfortable talking about adult films. He knew his boundaries and respected her choices.
Bunny brings out the best in people which helps them know and love themselves. He knows the importance of travelling and how an experience like such can change a person’s perspective towards life. Even when he was a complete stranger to Naina, he encouraged her and it would not be wrong to say that he was the one who made Naina believe in herself and love herself.
There was one such incident when they had been invited to a camp party. Naina being unknown to the concept of chilling with unknown strangers and making new friend, was hesitant. Often in life, we face such situations where we have doubt ourselves and fear the unknown. It is then, that we need someone to understand us and give the last push in order to overcome it. Bunny indeed was such a push to Naina. Though everyone believed Naina to be a serious, studious bookworm, it was Bunny who could bring out the fun Naina that was always inside her, waiting to be discovered and explored.
Virat believes that Anushka’s presence is a lucky charm in his life. Yes in today’s article we are going to talk about the most trending couple, Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma. People started to adore them as they are setting a perfect relationship goal to this young generation.
Before we know how this couple started their love story let’s talk about their individual and professional life.
“ I ALWAYS DREAMT OF HOLDING THE BAT AND WINNING GAMES FOR INDIA. THAT WAS MY INSPIRATION TO TAKE UP CRICKET”
-VIRAT KOHLI
Yes, we are talking about our present Indian cricket team captain Mr. Virat Kohli. He was born on 5th November 1988 in Delhi, he belongs to Punjabi Hindu family. His father’s name was Prem Kohli and by profession, he was a criminal lawyer and his mother Saroj Kohli is a homemaker. When he was three- years old, he started showing his interest towards cricket bat, as he started swinging it and asked his father to bowl at him.
Kohli was brought up in Uttam Nagar and started his education at Vishal Bharti Public school. Nine year old boy took part in West Delhi Academy which was created in 1998. “ Virat shouldn’t waste his time in playing cricket in gully instead join a professional club” suggested one of his neighbours after that Virat’s father took him to the academy.
Kohli was a very energetic and enthusiastic player, he was ready to bat at any point of time, he never gets tired of batting, to be very honest I had to push him out of the academy said Kohli’s trainer Rajkumar Sharma. Despite being very interested in sports Virat was very good at his academy he was a “bright and alert child”.
Everyone has their struggle at a point. Virat also faced many struggles in his life when his father passed away on 18 December 2006 due to a stroke. After losing his father, the family started facing a tough time as their business was not running well, and stayed in a rented place.
Kohli first played for Delhi Under-15 team in October 2002, he played very well in Polly Umrigar Trophy. Later he became the captain of Polly Umrigar Trophy and scored 390 runs in 5 innings with two centuries and two fifties. After that he got selected in the Under-17 team for Vijay Merchant Trophy again he scored 470 runs in four matches, he was unstoppable and was an emerging star in cricket. In July 2006, he was selected in India under -19 where his score was 105 in three matches against England in ODI series. In 2008 Under-19 Indian team captain Virat Kohli brought the world cup title. After that, Virat got selected in Indian cricket team and the rest is history. This is a short history of Virat Kohli.
Now let’s talk about his better half Anushka Sharma, she is one the most popular and highest-paid actresses in India.
“ I CONSTANTLY DOUBT MYSELF. I ONLY FEEL CONFIDENT IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA ”
-ANUSHKA SHARMA
We are here to know more about a very talented and very confident actress Mrs Anushka Sharma. Sharma was born on 1st May 1988 in Ayodhya and raised in Bangalore. She completed her schooling from army school and received a degree in arts from Mount Carmel College.
Her father Ajay Kumar Sharma served the nation as he was an army officer and her mother is a housewife. Her father belongs to Uttar Pradesh and her mother is Garhwali. After completing her graduation she moved to Mumbai as she always wanted to pursue modelling or journalism as a career. Before entering into Bollywood she worked as a model.
Later she joined Elite Model Management where she was groomed by style consultant Prasad Bidapa. She always loves to walk on the ramp beside this Anushka joined the acting school and started giving auditions for film roles. One fine day she got a chance to make her debut in Bollywood opposite of Mr Shah Rukh Khan for the romantic film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi which was a huge hit in the Indian cinema, after that her acting skills made her career she got many roles in Bollywood she worked with Ranveer Singh in Band Baja Barat,
Again with Shah Rukh Khan and Kartrina Kaif in Jab Tak Hai Jaan, in Sanju with Sanjay Dutt, in Pk with Amir Khan and many more. Anushka is the co-founder of the production company named Clean Slate Filmz, she also produced many films. She owns a brand named Nush which has clothing for women. She is an animal lover and also supports various charities and causes like gender equality and animal rights. This is a short detail about her life.
FROM A SHOOT AD TO MARRIAGE – VIRAT AND ANUSHKA’S LOVE STORY !!
They share a very strong bond as this couple never gave up on each other.
These two met each other in 2013 where they were shooting for a shampoo advertisement, at that time Virat was at his peak in his career and Anushka also stepped her feet in Bollywood. After a few months of rumours about their relationship whether they are together or not, they said we never tried to hide our relationship. We are two young people in a relationship. These two first spotted each other cheering at an Indian Super League football game in Pune in November 2014. After that Anushka appeared many times during matches cheering for Virat and Indian Team. They were loving each other’s company they both were very fond of each other, they also support each other for their work and never leave a chance to appreciate for their hard work and motivate each other, as once Anushka said “ Whenever an opportunity comes Kohli grabs it with both the hands” and Virat also appreciated Anushka’s performance in NH10 by saying “ Just watched NH10 and I am blown away. What a brilliant film and especially an outstanding performance by my love”.
Every relationship faces ups and downs, there was a time when this couple started facing problems in their personal life. Virat was not able to play well in several matches, he was not scoring well, because of this many people started trolling Anushka Sharma for his poor performance, whenever she came she always gets trolled by saying that she is not a lucky charm for him. Some people called her bad omen for Virat. After this, they got split up from each other, as Anushka wanted to focus on her career and Virat whole heartedly wanted to marry Anushka, later on, they both unfollowed each other on social media. As soon as this cute couple got separated from each other, Virat started playing very well in his matches. Well to appreciate Virat for his good performance people again started to troll Anushka for his good performance, people started posting insane memes by saying “thanking her for breaking up with Virat.” But Virat reacted very aggressively and took a stand for Anushka by saying “shame on people for trolling Anushka, she has always only given me positivity”. After being separated Virat still cared for Anushka.
“ LOVE NEVER GIVES UP” – PATCH UP STORY OF VIRUSHKA.
Just when Virushka’s fan started believing that Virat and Anushka gave up on their relationship, but then the couple spotted a dinner date. After a few days, Virat started following Anushka on social media. These were the signs where Virushka’s fans got to know that they are on the way to re-start their relationship.
“A PERFECT MARRIAGE IS JUST TWO IMPERFECT PEOPLE WHO REFUSE TO GIVE UP ON EACH OTHER”.
This couple set an example that if you truly love someone you cannot let that person go. They always stood for each other in their bad times, they were always there for each other. Distance does not make any difference in their love.
After being together for 4 years this couple decided to tie a knot 11th December 2017. They got married in Tuscany, Italy. They only invited a few people which included family members and close members. It was the dream come true moment for Virat as well as for Anushka. The wedding cost up to 45 crores. It was worth it to watch their pictures of their wedding. They both looked very beautiful in Sabyasachi outfits. Anushka’s lehenga took 32 days and 67 workers to complete her wedding lehenga, this pink pretty lehenga costs up to 8.75 lakhs, but yes, she was looking an angel in Sabyasachi and on other hand our Indian captain looked stunning in his sherwani which costs up to 40 lakhs. On this day they promised each other that they will be with each other for lifetime.
AND THEN THEY WERE THREE……
Every married couple dreams to have a baby, Anushka and Virat also shared their good news with their fans that they are expecting their first child in January 2021. Kohli shared his happiness on social media by posting “And then, we were three! Arriving Jan 2021”. On 11 January 2021 their little ones came into this world, Anushka gave birth to a baby girl and they named her Vamika which means goddess Durga.
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