Micky- The Journalist

Hot Kareena

2011-12-29T02:16:00.000-08:00

Kareena Kapoor was born to Sindhi-speaking Babita (nee Shivdasani) and Punjabi-speaking Randhir Kapoor on September 21, 1977 in Bombay, India. She has an elder sister, Karisma Kapoor. Kareena is born in a family that have been actors for generations, including her paternal great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor; her grandfather, Raj Kapoor; her paternal uncles, Shammi, Shashi, Rishi, and Rajiv; as well as aunt, Neetu Singh, & Jennifer Kendall, the wives of Rishi and Shashi respectively. On her maternal side, her grandfather, Hari Shivdasani, and aunt, Sadhana, have been actors in their own rights.

As a child, Kareena Kapoor studied in Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Bombay, and thereafter was enrolled in Dehra Dun's prestigious Welham Girls' Boarding School. Her dad, Randhir is very protective towards his daughters and wanted both of them to keep away from acting, get married, and settle down, as per the Kapoor family tradition. This led to irreconcilable differences between her parents, ultimately leading to a divorce, with both sisters leaving their dad to live with their mom.

Kareena Kapoor film debut was in the year 2000 with 'Refugee' along with the debut of Amitabh Bachchan's son, AbhishekBachchan. She went on to appear in many more Hindi movies, and has thus far won four awards for her performances in 'Refugee', 'Chameli', 'Dev', and 'Omkara'. Kareena is today one of the most sought-after actresses in Bollywood.

Kareena Kapoor won her first Filmfare Best Actress Award in the year 2008 for the film 'Jab We Met'. She dated actor Shahid Kapur for three years but had a break up. Currently actress is seeing actor Saif Ali Khan.

Kareena @ A Glance

Younger sister of Karisma Kapoor
Granddaughter of Raj Kapoor, great-granddaughter of Prithviraj Kapoor and great-great-granddaughter of Dewan Basheswarnath Kapoor
She is the second daughter of actress Babita Kapoor, and actor Randhir Kapoor. They have broken the taboo of Kapoor family girls acting in movies.
Loves horseback riding and cooking
Turned down a role in _Bride and Prejudice (2004)_ .
Did not attend her cousin's (Riddhima Kapoor) wedding with Bharat Sawhney that took place in Bombay on Wednesday January 25, 2006. Also absent was her sister, Karisma, and mom, Babita.
Her great grandfather (Prithviraj Kapoor), her grandfather (Raj Kapoor) and his two brothers (Shammi & Shashi), her mother (Babita), her father (Randhir) and his two brothers (Rishi & Rajiv) have all been film stars over the last fifty years and her sister (Karisma) have been acting in Bollywood flicks keeping it all within the family.
Listed as number 6 of 'Top Bollywood Actresses' of 2006. (rediff.com, 8-25- 2006)
She is best friends with fellow actress Amrita Arora.
She befriended Konkona Sen Sharma on the sets of 2006 movie Omkara.
Good friends with actress Esha Deol.

Don 2 Movie Review

2011-12-24T08:05:00.000-08:00

Bollywood film Don 2, which marks the comeback of Farhan Akhtar to direction and Shahrukh Khan in the villain role, has received mixed reviews from film critics. Most of the critics have liked the Shahrukh Khan's dazzling action, Jason West's wonderful camera work, stunning visuals, stylish narration, witty dialogues, spectacular locations. But many of them have given thumbs down to Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy’s music for the movie, which has got an average rating of 3.25 out of 5. Here are excerpts from a few reviews.

Koimoi - Komal Nahta: 4.5
Don 2 may not give the discerning audience a great high but it will be loved by those who like style, intrigue, suspense and attitude. It will score at the box-office and yield good profits to Reliance Entertainment (worldwide distributors). The producers, of course, have already made a huge profit by selling the worldwide rights and also by getting heavy subsidy from the German government. Business in big cities and multiplexes will be far better than in smaller towns and single-screen cinemas. The film will work wonders in the Overseas circuit.

Times Of India - Nikhat Kazmi: 4
Don 2 is a classic action/crime thriller that doesn't let go, even for a moment. More importantly, the plot has been finely crafted, with every twist and turn falling into place like a complicated albeit neat little jigsaw.

Bollywood Hungama - Taran Adarsh: 3.5

DON 2 rides on star power and brand value. The film has a bland first hour, but the second half takes the film to another level. There's no denying that a cohesive script would've made a world of a difference to the film, but the tremendous hype, star power and the lucrative period [Christmas and New Year celebrations] will make its investors reap a harvest.

Oneindia: 3.5
Don 2 is a perfect entertainment package for this Christmas. After Ra.One, this movie holds a mirror to changing trends in Indian cinema. Don't miss to watch SRK's dazzling stunts.

DNA India - Aniruddha Guha: 3
Characters say boring, random things to each other, there’s a pointlessly long dance sequence and the attempt at dialoguebaazi is laughable. What keeps Don 2 alive, then, is its pulsating action.

India Today - Kaveree Bamzai: 3
The movie seems to have been made only to allow the actor to say and do all the things he ever wanted, be it a James Bond and Ethan Hunt rolled into one. What it does come across as finally is a Mission Impossible meets Abbas Mustan.

IBN Live - Rajeev Masand: 2.5
Don 2 is nicely shot, and there are moments where Shah Rukh Khan is riveting. But that's not enough to hold your interest for well over two hours...even the actor's most loyal fans will find themselves yawning. I'm going with a generous two out of five for director Farhan Akhtar's Don 2. Although packed with fast cars and bikes, this is one slow ride.

Rediff - Aseem Chhabra: 2.5
For an action film with the central plot setting us up for a robbery inside a major bank, Don 2's pacing is very slow.

Indian Express - Shubhra Gupta: 2.5
Don 2 needed an energized, crackling plot. What it has, in almost too much abundance, is SRK dripping dimpled coolth. But cool can only take you so far.

Glamsham - Martin D'Souza: 1.5
It is a huge blow because this is not something that you expect from a Farhan Akhtar. DON 2 is as bad as the recent duds like SHAKAL PE MAT JA, BE-CAREFUL, and MILEY NAA MILEY HUM, to name a few.

Hindustan Times - Mayank Shekhar: 1.5
It was Vijay’s story. Salim-Javed’s tight script had a striking plot. The writers here have sub-plots. They continue to stretch and add thought to thought. The picture promises to never end. It gets hard to carry on with inane inventiveness, when you just couldn't care less.

Top 10 Most Sexiest Actress of Bollywood 2011

2011-12-22T06:19:00.000-08:00

Below are the rankings for Top 10 Most Sexiest Bollywood Actress for the year 2011.
Rankings are based upon the no. of votes each actress received from public voting on this site.
Total Votes: 14183 (over a period of 12 Days)

#10 - Kangana Ranaut
Votes: 394 (2%)

   #9 - Bipasha Basu
Votes: 429 (3%)

   #8 - Asin
Votes: 574 (4%)

   #7 - Kareena Kapoor
Votes: 742 (5%)

   #6 - Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
Votes: 799 (5%)

   #5 - Deepika Padukone
Votes: 847 (5%)

   #4 - Priyanka Chopra
Votes: 1040 (7%)

   #3 - Jacqueline Fernandez
Votes: 1296 (9%)

   #2 - Anushka Sharma
Votes: 1408 (9%)

   #1 - Katrina Kaif
Votes: 4042 (28%)

20 Actresses were Nominated.

Other nominees were -

Chitrangada Singh

Genelia D'Souza

Lara Dutta

Malaika Arora Khan

Mallika Sherawat

Neha Dhupia

Shilpa Shetty

Sonakshi Sinha

Sonam Kapoor

Vidya Balan

Chitrangada Singh - the oomph factor

2011-12-12T10:33:00.000-08:00

Name: Chitrangada Singh
Birthday: Wednesday, Feb 07 1990
First Film: Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003)

Chitrangada Singh is an Indian film actor who is best known for starring in the critically acclaimed 2003 film Hazaaron Khwahishen Aisi. She started off her career as a model before making the transition to the silver screen. Her ad credits include ICICI bank and Alukkas Jewellery. Chitrangada also acted in the 2005 film Kal: Yesterday and Tomorrow. She took a break from acting from 2005 to 2008 after her marriage to ace Indian golfer Jyoti Randhawa. In 2008 she confirmed that she would be making her film acting comeback with the leading role opposite Sanjay Suri in a film titled Sorry Bhai!. She will also feature in Sudhir Mishra's Dhruv. She is noted for her striking features and close resemblance to the late actor Smita Patil. She is also the sister of Indian golfer Digvijay Singh

Chitrangada Singh Filmography :

As Artists (Cast) :
▪ Krrish 2 (2013)
▪ Race 2 (2012)
▪ Desi Boyz (2011)
▪ Basra (2011)
▪ Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)
▪ Sorry Bhai (2008)

As Playback Singer :
▪ Yeh Saali Zindagi (2011)

Guys who Hate SRK...Have a Look

2011-12-11T03:39:00.000-08:00

SRK rules!!!!

1)"Chammak Challo", has been named the most downloaded song and video of the year in a new survey by wireless telephony major Airtel

2)Eros: Ra.One is the 2nd biggest film on the all-time collection list with grossing Rs 240 crs

3)No Don 3 is happening: Farhan Akhtar

4)SRK among 50 most powerful people in the world!

5)Yash Chopra's SRK project: Rahman finalizes first song!

6)'Don 2' Comic book will be out a week before movie releases in cinemas! :)

7) The 'Don 2' game will be available on Android, iOS, and PSN for PS3 platforms.

8)'SRK will always be my favorite co-star': Anushka Sharma

9)SRK: Not doing any cameo in Karan's 'Student of the Year'

10)Aishwarya Rai to make a comeback with Shahrukh Khan !!

The New Sensation - " Why This Kolaveri di "

2011-12-11T02:14:00.000-08:00

It needs no introduction on how the Tamil song 'Why this Kolaveri Di...' has caused a sensation throughout the nation and also in the NRI circuit. While many are talking about Dhanush as the highlight, the real hero of the song is someone else. His name is Anirudh.

This twenty something youngster happens to be the person, composed the song in just five minutes. He is also the distant relative of superstar Rajinikanth. Now, it is heard that Anirudh is in a real tight spot. The reason for that is, he is being pulled by producers and directors from different cine circuits.

Sources say Anirudh went to Mumbai recently for the re-recording of the film '3' and he was flooded by the producers in Bollywood ready to give advance amounts without a second thought. Anirudh from his end has reportedly not lost his balance and is in talks with them all. Let us see what his next project will be.

The actor has also written the Tamil-English song. The video sees him recording it in a studio while Anirudh, Aishwarya and co-star Shruti Haasan look on. Ask him to describe the feeling and he says, “I’m numb. It hasn’t sunk in yet. I didn’t expect in my wildest dreams that the song would become so popular. Now expectations are high, so I want to focus on making the rest of the album just as good.
Prod him on the lighter side of his newfound fame and he laughs, “I’ve been getting proposals on Facebook and Twitter. A friend in Mumbai told me his gay friend has a crush on me! I was silent for a minute, and then I said I’d clarify that I’m straight in my next interview!”

Anirudh also accepts that it’s the bizarre lyrics that have made the song big: “If it was in Tamil, it wouldn’t have been a rage. We used the concept of broken English; the way a man, who doesn’t know the language, would sing, using very colloquial terms.”

Bollywood must definitely have shown some interest? “Yes, I have an offer, but I don’t want to disclose it right now,” he says. “There are others too. But my debut album is my baby and I want to give it my best, and then look forward to everything else.”

Why This Kolaveri Di Song Lyrics
Yo Boys I Am Sing Song...
Soup Song..
Flop Song..
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Rythm Correct
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Maintain Please
Why This Kolaveri ..............................Aaa Di
Distance-La Moonu Moonu. Moonu Colour Whiteu.
White-U Background Night-U Night-U, Night-U Colour-U Black-U...
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
White Skin-U Girl-U Girl-U, Girl-U Heart-U Black-U,
Eyes-U Eyes-U Meet-U Meet-U, My Future-U Dark-U
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Mama Notes Edhuthuko, Appadiye Kaiyla Snacks Edhuthuko,
Pa Pa Pa Ppaan- Pa Pa Pa Ppaan- Pa Pa Pa Ppaan Pa Pa Ppan
Sariyaa Vaasi...
Super Mama Ready.. Oneee Twooo Three Four..
Whaa Wat-A Change Over Mama.
Ok Mama Now Tune Change-U.
Kaila Glassu..
Only English...
Handula Glass-U, Glass-La Scotch-U Eyes-U Full-Aa Tear-U
Empty Life-U Girl-U Come-U Life-U Reverse Gear-U
Lovvu Lovvu Oh My Lovvu, You Showed Me Bouv-U
Cow-U Cow-U Holy Cow-U, I Want You Hear Now-U
God-U I Am Dying Now-U, She Is Happy How-U
This-U Song-U For Soup Boys-U,
We Don't Have Choice-U
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di
Why This Kolaveri Kolaveri Kolaveri Di

Most Influencing Actors Over The Decades In Bollywood

2011-12-10T10:21:00.000-08:00

This the list of most influencing Actors over the Decades in the history of Bollywood since 1940. Top Actors
Year	Actor	Major Succeses	Notes
2011	Salman Khan	Ready, Bodyguard	Salman Khan positioned himself at the top with blockbusres like Ready, Bodyguard. Hrithik Roshan made entry with Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara. Depending on response of Don2, third position will be decided. Right now it is Ajay Devgan for mega hit Singham
	Hrithik Roshan	Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara
	Ajay Devgn	Singham
2010	Salman Khan	Dabangg	Salman Khan came back like hurricane and wrote a new page in box office history. Ajay Devgan came back to limelight with Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai, Raajneeti & Golmaal 3. Akshay Kumar enjoyed box office success in form of HouseFull & Tees Maar Khan
	Ajay Devgn	Raajneeti, Golmaal 3, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai
	Akshay Kumar	HouseFull, Tees Maar Khan
2009	Aamir Khan	3 Idiots	It was Aamir's year, all the way to 3 Idiots. A landmark movie in Indian history. Saif Ali Khan and Ranbir Kapoor also had good year in form of Love Aaj Kal and Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani respectively
	Saif Ali Khan	Love Aaj Kal
	Ranbir Kapoor	Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
2008	Shahrukh Khan	Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi	Shahrukh Khan continues to dominate with this third successive blockbuster Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. After Hrithik Roshan in 2006 and Akshay Kumar in 2007 the closest challenge is now from Aamir Khan who gives a historic blockbuster and the biggest hit of his career in the form of Ghajini. Akshay Kumar has another solid year with the super success of Singh Is Kinng
	Aamir Khan	Ghajini
	Akshay Kumar	Singh Is Kinng
2007	Shahrukh Khan	Om Shanti Om, Chak De India	Shahrukh Khan still rules as both his releases Om Shanti Om and Chak De India are big blockbusters. Akshay Kumar has a never seen before year with four back to back clean hits including big blockbuster Welcome. Salman Khan delivers a blockbuster in Partner. Aamir Khan has the low budget Taare Zameen Par emerges a blockbuster in the long run.
	Akshay Kumar	Welcome, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Heyy Babyy, Namastey London
	Hrithik Roshan	-
2006	Shahrukh Khan	Don, Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna	After becoming becoming the undisputed king with the start of the multiplex era in 2002, its now close at the top as Shahrukh Khan faces big competition from Hrithik Roshan who delivers two huge blockbusters in Dhoom 2 and Krrish. Aamir Khan also has two big hits. Approx Rumeration Shahrukh Khan/Hrithik Roshan-9 crore Aamir Khan-7 crore Akshay Kumar-6 crore
	Hrithik Roshan	Dhoom 2, Krrish
	Aamir Khan	Fanaa, Rang De Basanti
2005	Shahrukh Khan	-	Salman Khan has a great year with the blockbuster No Entry alongwith a major success in Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya and a minor success in Lucky. Akshay Kumar has a good year with good successes including Garam Masala but its Overseas where his stock jumps and is second only to SRK with films like Bewafaa,Waqt,Garam Masala and Dosti.
	Salman Khan	No Entry, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya
	Akshay Kumar	Garam Masala, Waqt
2004	Shahrukh Khan	Veer Zaara, Main Hoon Na	Shahrukh Khan delivers a superhit in Veer Zaara and a hit in Main Hoon Na. Salman Khan proves his star power when the very average Garv takes a big opening His Mujhse Shaadi Karogi does well. Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-4 Crore Salman Khan-3 crore.
	Salman Khan	Mujhse Shaadi Karogi
	Hrithik Roshan	-
2003	Shahrukh Khan	Kal Ho Na Ho, Chalte Chalte	Hrithik Roshan makes a comeback with the superhit Koi Mil Gaya. Shahrukh Khan has two successes in Kal Ho Na Ho and Chalte Chalte. Salman Khan also makes a comeback with Tere Naam which although is not a big hit but it takes an amazing initial.
	Hrithik Roshan	Koi Mil Gaya
	Salman Khan	Tere Naam, Baghban
2002	Shahrukh Khan	Devdas, Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam	Sharhrukh Khan emerges the undisputed superstar after the huge grossers Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham(Dec 2001) and Devdas coupled with the interiors hit Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam which had been six years in the making.
	Sunny Deol	-
	Aamir Khan	-
2001	Sunny Deol	Gadar Ek Prem Katha, Indian	Sunny Deol makes a grand comeback with Gadar Ek Prem Katha which is the highest grossing film ever.His Indian also does well. Approx rumeration Sunny Deol-3.5 Crore Shahrukh Khan-3 crore Aamir Khan-2.5 crore
	Shahrukh Khan	Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
	Aamir Khan	Lagaan
2000	Hrithik Roshan	Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai, Mission Kashmir	Hrithik Roshan becomes an overnight superstar with the blockbuster Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai.His subsequent releases disappoint after good initials. Amitabh Bachchan has his first outright hit after his comeback in 1997 with Mohabbatein.
	Shahrukh Khan	Mohabbatein, Josh
	Salman Khan	-
1999	Salman Khan	Biwi No1, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam	Salman Khan has a good year with three more successes including hit Biwi No1. Sanjay Dutt makes a comeback with films like Daag The Fire Haseena Maan Jayegi and Vaastav. Akshay Kumar makes a comback with Jaanwar. Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-2 crore Salman Khan-1.75 crore Sunny Deol/Aamir Khan-1.5 crore
	Shahrukh Khan	-
	Aamir Khan	Sarfarosh
1998	Shahrukh Khan	Kuch Kuch Hota Hai	Sunny Deol's good run which includes four hits ends with Zor. Salman Khan scores big with many successes while Shahrukh Khan has the all time blockbuster Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. Bobby Deol emerges a star with Soldier.
	Salman Khan	Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya, Bandhan, Jab Pyaar Kisise Hot Hai, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
	Sunny Deol	-
1997	Sunny Deol	Border, Ziddi	Shahrukh Khan makes a comeback with films like Dil To Pagal Hai and Pardes and to a lesser extent Yes Boss. Sunny Deol adds two more big hits to his 1996 hits. Amitabh Bachchan's comeback Mritydaata is a box office disasater.
	Shahrukh Khan	Dil To Pagal Hai, Pardes, Yes Boss
	Aamir Khan	Gupt, Ishq
1996	Aamir Khan	Raja Hindustani	Aamir Khan delivers a huge blockbuster with Raja Hindustani. Sunny Deol has two big hits with Ghatak and Jeet. Govinda is rock steady as Saajan Chale Sasural which repeats the super success of Coolie No1.
	Sunny Deol	Ghatak, Jeet
	Govinda	Saajan Chale Sasural
1995	Shahrukh Khan	Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Karan Arjun	Shahrukh Khan delivers huge megahits in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Karan Arjun.Approx rumeration Shahrukh Khan-60 lakhs Sunny Deol-50 lakhs Salman Khan/Govinda 40 lakhs.
	Salman Khan	Karan Arjun
	Govinda	Coolie No1
1994	Shahrukh Khan	-	Shahrukh Khan hits the top as Sanjay Dutt is unavailable for films. Salman Khan makes a comeback with Hum Aapke Hain Hain which the highest grossing film ever. Mohra turns Akshay Kumar and Suniel Shetty into stars
	Govinda	Raja Babu
	Akshay Kumar	Mohra, Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Suhaag, Yeh Dillagi
1993	Sanjay Dutt	Khalnayak	Sanjay Dutt is unable to sign films due to personal problems. Shahrukh Khan becomes a star with hits like Baazigar and Darr. Govinda hits the top league with the all time blockbuster Aankhen.
	Sunny Deol	Darr, Damini, Lootere
	Shahrukh Khan	Darr, Baazigar
1992	Sanjay Dutt	Adharm	Sanjay Dutt hits the top after the retirement of Amitabh Bachchan. Khuda Gawah fails to make an impact at the box office for Amitabh Bachchan Shola Aur Shabnam makes Govinda a star after a lot of mid level success. Salman Khan sees many box office failures. Approx rumeration Sanjay Dutt-40 lakhs Sunny Deol-35 lakhs Anil Kapoor-30 lakhs.
	Anil Kapoor	Beta
	Sunny Deol	Vishwatma
1991	Amitabh Bachchan	Hum	Amitabh Bachchan announces his retirement from films. Sanjay Dutt hits the top league with the superhit Saajan and hit Sadak. Salman Khan also hits top league with Saajan and Sanam Bewafa. Phool aur Kaante makes Ajay Devgan a star.
	Sanjay Dutt	Saajan, Sadak
	Salman Khan	Saajan, Sanam Bewafa
1990	Amitabh Bachchan	Aaj Ka Arjun	Amitabh Bachchan delivers an outright hit after 5 years in Aaj Ka Arjun. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-60 lakhs Anil Kapoor-30 lakhs Sunny Deol-25 lakhs Jackie Shroff 20 lakhs
	Anil Kapoor	Kishen Kanhaiya, Ghar Ho To Aisa
	Sunny Deol	Ghayal
1989	Amitabh Bachchan	-	Anil Kapoor delivers back to back blockbusters with Ram Lakhan and Tezaab which released at the end of 1988. Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff also make a big impact with many successes. The all time blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya makes Salman Khan a star.
	Anil Kapoor	Ram Lakhan, Rakhwala, Eeshwar
	Sunny Deol	Tridev, Chaalbaaz, Vardi
1988	Amitabh Bachchan	Shahenshah	After spending time in politics,Amitabh Bachchan has a release in Shahenshah and the film succeeds due to its awesome initial. Aamir Khan becomes a star with Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak.
	Mithun Chakraborty	Waqt Ki Awaaz, Pyar Ka Mandir
	Anil Kapoor	Tezaab
1987	Amitabh Bachchan	-	Dharmendra makes a great comeback with the best year recorded by any star giving eight successes including major successes like Hukumat,Insaaniyat Ke Dushman,Aag Hi Aag and Loha. Vinod Khanna returns to films with the successful Insaaf.
	Mithun Chakraborty	Watan Ke Rakhwale
	Dharmendra	Hukumat, Aag Hi Aag, Loha, Insaaniyat Ke Dushman
1986	Amitabh Bachchan	Aakhree Raasta	Rishi Kapoor has a super hit in Nagina. Amitabh Bachchan's Aakhree Raasta is an overall dissapointment as it does hit business only in Mumbai. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-60 lakhs Mithun Chakraborty-25 lakhs Jeetendra-20 lakhs Dharmendra -20 lakhs
	Mithun Chakraborty	Swarg Se Sunder, Dilwaala
	Jeetendra	Insaaf Ki Awaaz
1985	Amitabh Bachchan	Mard, Geraftaar	Amitabh Bachchan has Mard which is a superhit and Geraftaar which is a hit. Mithun Chakraborty hits the top league with the superhit Pyar Jhukta Nahin. Meri Jung makes Anil Kapoor a star.
	Mithun Chakraborty	Pyar Jhukta Nahin, Aandhi Toofan
	Jeetendra	Hoshiyaar
1984	Amitabh Bachchan	Sharaabi	Amitabh Bachchan has a hit in Sharaabi and a flop in Inquilaab. Jeetendra scores with Tohfa and Maqsad. Dharmendra has a good success in Jeene Nahin Doonga and moderate successes in Jaagir and Dharam aur Kanoon.
	Jeetendra	Tohfa, Maqsad
	Dharmendra	Jeene Nahin Doonga, Jaagir, Dharam Aur Kanoon
1983	Amitabh Bachchan	Coolie, Andhaa Kanoon	Amitabh Bachchan has the big hit Coolie while Rajesh Khanna has big hits after 9 years with Avtar and Souten. Jeetendra is strong with many successful films. Sunny Deol and Jackie Shroff become stars with Betaab and Hero respectively.
	Jeetendra	Himmatwala, Mawaali, Justice Chaudhury, Jaanidost
	Dharmendra	Nauker Biwi Ka, Jaanidost
1982	Amitabh Bachchan	Namak Halaal, Khuddaar, Satte Pe Satta	Disco Dancer makes Mithun Chakraborty a star. Jeetendra's home production Deedar E Yaar is one of the biggest box office disasters of all time but his other releases do well. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-50 lakhs Dharmendra-30 lakhs Jeetendra-25 lakhs Mithun Chakraborty-15 lakhs
	Dharmendra	Ghazab, Bhagavat, Teesri Aankh
	Jeetendra	Farz Aur Kanoon, Jeeo Aur Jeene Do, Dharam Kanta
1981	Amitabh Bachchan	Lawaaris, Naseeb, Kaalia, Yaarana	Amitabh Bachchan hits his peak with Naseeb and Lawaaris being big grossers and Kaalia and Yaarana doing pretty well. Dilip Kumar returns after four years in Kranti and the film is a huge blockbuster. Kumar Gaurav and Kamal Hassan become stars with the superhits Love Story and Ek Duje Ke Liye respectively.
	Dharmendra	Kaatilon Ke Kaatil
	Jeetendra	Meri Awaaz Suno, Ek Hi Bhool
1980	Amitabh Bachchan	Dostana, Ram Balram	Jeetendra makes a comeback with four successes including the biggest hit of the year Aasha and two more outright hits in Jyoti Bane Jwala and Maang Bharo Sajna. Rajesh Khanna has a major success after six years in Thodisi Bewafaii.
	Dharmendra	Ram Balram, Ali Baba Aur 40 Chor, Chunaoti
	Jeetendra	Aasha, Jyoti Bane Jwala, Judaai, Maang Bharo Sajna
1979	Amitabh Bachchan	Suhaag, Mr Natwarlal	Vinod Khanna shocks the industry as he announces he will leave films after his current assignments. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-35 lakhs Dharmendra-30 lakhs Vinod Khanna-20 lakhs Jeetendra-15 lakhs.
	Dharmendra	Kartavya
	Vinod Khanna	-
1978	Amitabh Bachchan	Muqaddar Ka Sikander Trishul, Don, Kasme Vaade, Ganga Ki Saugandh	Amitabh Bachchan becomes the undisputed No1 as he has his best year yet with many successes including two superhits in Muqaddar Ka Sikander and Trishul.
	Dharmendra	Azaad, Phandebaaz
	Vinod Khanna	Muqaddar Ka Sikander, Main Tulsi Tere Aangan Ki, Daku Aur Jawan
1977	Amitabh Bachchan	Amar Akbar Anthony, Parvarish, Khoon Pasina, Adaalat	Amitabh Bachchan has a great year. Dharmendra is rock steady. Vinod Khanna hits the top league with many successes. Approx rumeration Amitabh Bachchan-25 lakhs Dharmendra-25 lakhs Rajesh Khanna 15 lakhs Vinod Khanna 12 lakhs.
	Dharmendra	Dharam Veer, Chacha Bhatija, Khel Khiladi Ka, Dream Girl
	Vinod Khanna	Amar Akbar Anthony, Dharam Veer, Parvarish, Adaalat
1976	Amitabh Bachchan	Hera Pheri, Kabhi Kabhi, Do Anjaane	Amitabh Bachchan goes to the top as the successes pile up. Vinod Khanna is a star with Hera Pheri and Haath Ki Safaai while Shatrughan Sinha is a star with Kaalicharan. Manoj Kumar creates history by giving 3 back to back blockbusters with Dus Numbri.
	Dharmendra	Charas, Maa
	Manoj Kumar	Dus Numbri
1975	Dharmendra	Sholay, Pratiggya, Chupke Chupke	The hits flow for Dharmendra and Amitabh Bachchan including Sholay which breaks all box office records to become the highest grossing film ever. Manoj Kumar has another superhit in Sanyasi after Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
	Amitabh Bachchan	Sholay, Deewaar, Chupke Chupke
	Manoj Kumar	Sanyasi
1974	Dharmendra	Dost, Patthar Aur Payal	Manoj Kumar's Roti Kapada Aur Makaan is a huge blockbuster. Rajesh Khanna has a hat trick of successes but the earlier craze is not there as films like Humshakal and Aaina are box office disasters Approx rumeration Dharmendra-10 lakhs Rajesh Khanna-10 lakhs Manoj Kumar- 8 lakhs.
	Rajesh Khanna	Prem Nagar, Roti, Aap Ki Kasam
	Manoj Kumar	Roti Kapada Aur Makaan
1973	Dharmendra	Jugnu, Yaadon Ki Baraat, Kahani Kismet Ki, Loafer, Jhel Ke Us Paar	Dharmendra has an excellent year with many hits. Rajesh Khanna has a superhit in Daag after nine flops. Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor become stars with the superhits Zanjeer and Bobby respectively
	Rajesh Khanna	Daag, Namak Haraam
	Manoj Kumar	-
1972	Dharmendra	Seeta Aur Geeta, Raja Jani, Samadhi	Rajesh Khanna's amazing run comes to an abrupt halt as six of his films flop. Dharmendra goes to the top as his flow of hits continue with Raja Jani,Samadhi and Seeta Aur Geeta. Rajendra Kumar has a major hit after 6 years with Gora Aur Kala.
	Rajesh Khanna	Apna Desh
	Manoj Kumar	Beimaan
1971	Rajesh Khanna	Haathi Mera Saathi, Dushman, Maryada, Andaz, Amar Prem	Rajesh Khanna takes his tally to 15 consecutive successes which is a record for any actor.Mehboob Ki Mehndi ends the record as it flops badly. Approx rumerations Rajesh Khanna-12 lakhs Dharmendra-8 lakhs Manoj Kumar- 7 lakhs Dev Anand 6 lakhs.
	Dharmendra	Mera Gaon Mera Desh, Naya Zamana, Guddi
	Dev Anand	Hare Rama Hare Krishna
1970	Rajesh Khanna	Sachaa Jhutha, Kati Patang, Aan Milo Sajna, Safar, Anand, The Train	Rajesh Khanna and Dharmendra deliver many hits. Dev Anand makes a comeback with the huge blockbuster Johny Mera Naam.
	Dharmendra	Jeevan Mrityu, Sharafat, Tum Haseen Main Jawan, Kab Kyon Aur Kahan
	Dev Anand	Johny Mera Naam
1969	Rajesh Khanna	Aradhana, Do Raaste, Bandhan, Doli	Rajesh Khanna storms the nation with two blockbusters in Aradhana and Do Raaste.He follows up with Bandhan and Doli. Jeetendra has a hat trick of hits with Jeene Ki Raah,Jigri Dost and Waris
	Dharmendra	Aaya Sawan Jhoom Ke, Yakeen
	Manoj Kumar	Sajan
1968	Rajendra Kumar	Saathi	Dharmendra joins the top league with the blockbuster Aankhen and hit Shikar. Rajendra Kumar has Saathi which is just an average fare. Manoj Kumar adds Neel Kamal to his 1967 blockbuster Upkar and hit Patthar Ke Sanam.
	Dharmendra	Aankhen, Shikar
	Manoj Kumar	Neel Kamal, Aadmi
1967	Rajendra Kumar	-	Rajendra Kamar has two failures in Aman and Palki. Sunil Dutt is at his peak with a hat trick of hits in Hamraaz,Milan and Meharbaan. Jeetendra is a star with the superhit Farz. Dilip Kumar has a big hit after 6 years in Ram Aur Shyam.
	Sunil Dutt	Hamraaz, Milan, Meharbaan
	Manoj Kumar	Upkar, Patthar Ke Sanam
1966	Rajendra Kumar	Suraj	Rajendra Kumar delivers another superhit in Suraj making it six consecutive outright hits, a feat which has never been done before. Dilip Kumar's Dil Diya Dard Liya is the biggest loser of his career and his first outright flop after 15 years. Dharmendra becomes a star with the blockbuster Phool Aur Patthar.
	Shammi Kapoor	Teesri Manzil
	Sunil Dutt	Mera Saaya
1965	Rajendra Kumar	Arzoo	Shashi Kapoor and Manoj Kumar become stars with Jab Jab Phool Kile and Himalay Ki God Mein respectively.Both films are blockbusters. Manoj Kumar also has a hit in the patriotic film Shaheed Waqt and Kaajal make Raaj Kumar a star after many years doing second leads.
	Dilip Kumar	-
	Shammi Kapoor	Jaanwar
1964	Rajendra Kumar	Sangam, Ayee Milan Ki Bela, Zindagi	The disappointment of Dilip Kumar's big budgeted Leader coupled with the huge success of Sangam and Ayee Milan Ki Bela following the mega success of Mere Mehboob the year before takes Rajendra Kumar to the top.
	Dilip Kumar	-
	Shammi Kapoor	Rajkumar, Kashmir Ki Kali
1963	Dilip Kumar	-	The huge blockbuster Mere Mehboob makes Rajendra Kumar a superstar.He also has a hit with Dil Ek Mandir.
	Rajendra Kumar	Mere Mehboob, Dil Ek Mandir
	Dev Anand	Tere Ghar Ke Saamne
1962	Dilip Kumar	-	After the 1961 superhit Junglee, Shammi Kapoor has a hat trick of successes with Professor,Dil Tera Diwana and China Town. Biswajeet and Joy Mukherjee become stars with Bees Saal Baad and Ek Musafir Ek Haseena respectively
	Dev Anand	Asli Naqli
	Shammi Kapoor	Professor, Dil Tera Diwana, China Town
1961	Dilip Kumar	Ganga Jamuna	Dilip Kumar is at his peak with the biggest grosser ever Mughal E Azam last year backed up with another record breaker in Ganga Jamuna. The younger stars like Rajendra Kumar, Sunil Dutt and Shammi Kaoor are making a big impact with many hits.
	Dev Anand	Jab Pyar Kisi Se Hota Hai, Hum Dono
	Rajendra Kumar	Gharana, Aas Ka Panchi, Sasural
1960	Dilip Kumar	Mughal E Azam, Kohinoor	Raj Kapoor has the hit Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai and a moderate success in Chhalia but he has started to look old on screen. Dilip Kumar's Mughal E Azam breaks all box office records while Bharat Bhushan also has a huge hit in Barsaat Ki Raat..
	Dev Anand	Kala Bazaar
	Raj Kapoor	Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, Chhalia
1959	Dilip Kumar	Paigham	Anari becomes Raj Kapoor's first and only superhit outside his own production house. Rajendra Kumar becomes a star with success of films like Dhool Ka Phool, Goonj Uthi Shehnai and to a lesser extent Chirag Kahan Roshni Kahan.
	Dev Anand	-
	Raj Kapoor	Anari
1958	Dilip Kumar	Madhumati, Yahudi	The Bimol Roy directed Dilip Kumar starrer Yahudi is thrashed by critics but it still emerges a commercial success. The other Bimol Roy directed Dilip Kumar starrer Madhumati is a blockbuster.
	Dev Anand	Kala Pani
	Raj Kapoor	Phir Subah Hogi, Parvarish
1957	Dilip Kumar	Naya Daur, Musafir	Naya Daur is a box office record breaker for Dilip Kumar but Mother India which releases a few months later breaks Naya Daur's records. Shammi Kapoor becomes a star with Tumsa Nahin Dekha.
	Dev Anand	Paying Guest
	Raj Kapoor	-
1956	Dilip Kumar	-	Sunil Dutt becomes a star with Ek Hi Raasta. Dev Anand has a superhit in CID and Raj Kapoor a hit in Chori Chori. Bharat Bhushan has Basant Bahar which is a hit but it can't repeat the super success of Baiju Bawra.
	Dev Anand	CID
	Raj Kapoor	Chori Chori
1955	Dilip Kumar	Azaad, Udan Khatola, Insaaniyat	Raj Kapoor's Shree 420 becomes the highest grossing film ever. Dilip Kumar has a hat trick with Azaad,Udan Khatola and Insaaniyat.
	Dev Anand	Insaaniyat
	Raj Kapoor	Shree 420
1954	Dilip Kumar	-	Pradeep Kumar delivers another blockbuster with Nagin but Dilip Kumar, Dev Anand and Raj Kapoor are still going strong
	Dev Anand	Taxi Driver, Munimji
	Raj Kapoor	Boot Polish
1953	Dilip Kumar	Footpath	Pradeep Kumar becomes a star with Anarkali. Balraj Sahani's Do Bigha Zameen is a big critical success and it succeeds at the box office but not in a big way.
	Raj Kapoor	-
	Dev Anand	-
1952	Dilip Kumar	Aan, Daag, Sangdil	Bharat Bhushan emerges a big star with the golden jubilee blockbuster Baiju Bawra. Dilip Kumar's first colour film Aan becomes the highest grossing film ever.
	Raj Kapoor	Anhonee
	Dev Anand	Jaal
1951	Dilip Kumar	Deedar	Deedar is Dilip Kumar's eighth consecutive major success. Dev Anand delivers his first superhit film Baazi.
	Raj Kapoor	Awaara
	Dev Anand	Baazi
1950	Dilip Kumar	Babul, Jogan, Arzoo	Dilip Kumar,Raj Kapoor and Ashok Kumar give good hits. Dev Anand is unable to make a hit pair with the current rage Suraiya as films like Nirala and Afsar don't do that well.
	Raj Kapoor	Dastaan, Sargam
	Ashok Kumar	Samadhi, Sangram
1949	Dilip Kumar	Andaz, Shabnam	Raj Kapoor becomes a superstar with the blockbusters Andaz and Barsaat. Ashok Kumar makes a big comeback with the superhit Mahal.
	Raj Kapoor	Andaz, Barsaat
	Ashok Kumar	Mahal
1948	Dilip Kumar	Shaheed, Mela, Nadiya Ke Paar	Dilip Kumar becomes the top star with the superhit film Shaheed.He also manages two other successes in Mela and Nadiya Ke Paar. Dev Anand has his first hit in Ziddi
	Surendra Nath
	Dev Anand	Ziddi
1947	K L Saigal	Parwana	K L Saigal passes away in early 1947 at the age of 42 due to his excessive drinking. Dilip Kumar emerges a star with Jugnu.
	Surendra Nath	Elaan
	Dilip Kumar	Jugnu
1946	K L Saigal	Shah Jehan, Omar Khayyam	The other singing sensation Surendra Nath gives his first blockbuster in Anmol Ghadi. Shah Jehan is a big hit for K L Saigal while Omar Khayyam is a moderate success.
	Surendra Nath	Anmol Ghadi
	Karan Diwan	-
1945	K L Saigal	Tadbir	Karan Diwan has another superhit Zeenat. Ashok Kumar has a moderate success in Humayan.
	Karan Diwan	Zeenat
	Ashok Kumar	Humayan
1944	K L Saigal	Meri Bahen, Bhanwara	Rattan follows Kismet and becomes an all time blockbuster and it makes its hero Karan Diwan a star.
	Ashok Kumar	Chal Chal Re Naujawan
	Karan Diwan	Rattan
1943	K L Saigal	Tansen	Ashok Kumar delivers the first huge blockbuster of Indian Cinema in Kismet.
	Ashok Kumar	Kismet
	Prithviraj Kapoor	Gauri,Ishaara
1942	K L Saigal	Bhakt Surdas	Bhakt Surdas is a superhit for the singing sensation K L Saigal.
	Ashok Kumar	-
	Prithviraj Kapoor	-
1941	K L Saigal	Lagan	Ashok Kumar completes a hat trick of silver jubilees with Kangan(1939), Bandhan and Jhoola. Sikander is a hit for Prithviraj Kapoor and Sohrab Modi.
	Ashok Kumar	Jhoola
	Prithviraj Kapoor	Sikander
1940	K L Saigal	Zindagi	Singing Sensation K L Saigal continues his domination which started with the film Devdas in 1935 when he became the first superstar of Indian Cinema.
	Ashok Kumar	Bandhan
	Prithviraj Kapoor	Pagal

SRK - Marketing Guru

2011-12-06T09:54:00.000-08:00

Don-2 in Tamil & Telugu

Post 'Ra.One's release in Tamil and Telugu versions, it now looks like Shahrukh Khan's 'Don' series, 'Don 2' will also see a dubbed release in Tamil and Telugu with select multiplexes also screening the film's 3D version.

This sequel is directed by Farhan Akhtar and is a sequel to SRK's 2006 super hit, 'Don' which by itself was a tribute to the film 'Don' of 1978. 'Don 2' stars Shahrukh Khan and Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles with Lara Dutta, om Puri, Boman Irani and a host of other stars in pivotal roles.

Both 2D and 3D versions will be available for these dubbed versions as well. The film is gearing up to see a Christmas release internationally.

The Dirty Picture beats Desi Boyz at Indian Box Office on first day

2011-12-04T02:07:00.001-08:00

Bollywood movie The Dirty Picture, which received a grand opening this Friday, has beaten the record of Akshay Kumar and John Abraham starrer Desi Boyz which had collected Rs 9 crore at the Indian Box Office on the first day of its release. Vidya Balan starrer The Dirty Picture has raked in Rs 10 crore at the collection centres on the opening day.

Desi Boyz, which stars Akshay Kumar and John Abraham, Deepika Padukone and Chitrangada Singh in leads, is a big budget movie and it was released in 2,200 screens across the country. But the movie opened to a dull response with its occupancy ranging between 50% to 65%. Its first earning (Rs 9 crore) was not upto the expectation.

Whereas, The Dirty Picture, which stars Vidya Balan, Emraan Hashmi, Naseeruddin Shah and Tusshar Kapoor in leads, is a medium budget movie and it was released in 1,600 centres across the country. The movie registered 60-65% collection, while its occupancy in single screens ranged between 75% to 80%.

When compared to its volume of release, the movie has done far better than Desi Boyz at the Box Office. The Dirty Picture got rave reviews from film critics as well as it registered a good response from the audience. Many entered the theatres with an excitement of seeing Vidya's raunchy show, but they came out with a feeling of enlightment. Now, trade analysts say that the word of mouth is expected to boost the collection of The Dirty Picture.

Desi Boyz : Akki & John were awesome!!!!

2011-12-03T10:01:00.000-08:00

In a recession-hit UK, it doesn't take too long for the jobless duo of Jerry (Akshay Kumar) and Nick (John Abraham) to rename themselves as Rocco and Hunter and turn towards the morally-low but highly-paying profession of male escorts. They strip at hen parties though never cross the preset (Bollywood hero) limits of sleeping around. Things go wrong when Nick's girlfriend Radhika (Deepika Padukone) discovers of their clandestine career.
Jerry and Nick fall apart and the narrative divides into their individual episodes with Sajid Khan's Heyy Babyy being a strong influence for both tracks. Nick tries every trick in the trade to seek forgiveness from Radhika. Anupam Kher, as her dad, reprises Boman Irani's part from Heyy Babyy supporting the repentant boyfriend. On the other hand, the flippant Jerry turns serious in life to win the custody of his orphan nephew. For that he walks that extra mile - to the university, bringing back memories of Farah Khan's Main Hoon Na also.
Rohit Dhawan's storytelling is simple and swift and the comedy never takes the no-brainer route with adequate conviction in the writing. He smoothly establishes the comic chemistry between Akshay and John and never lets anyone overshadow the other, thanks to their reasonably written roles. Renuka Kunzru's dialogues, ranging from the witty to the wacky variety, are a major highlight and pack the requisite comic punches with some much-needed freshness over the customary synchronized lines in most recent comedies.
Certainly Desi Boyz isn't unblemished and has its set of flaws and formula. The basic conflict of Akshay Kumar going back to college to acquire a clean-chit image that could help him legally win back his nephew sounds too silly. If that was not enough, he graduates in less than half a year, thanks to private tuitions by his super-hot teacher (Chitrangda Singh) who gives economics lessons through salsa and striptease sessions. Then the film treads in absolute unnecessary territory, taking its desi title a little too seriously, giving sermons on the intelligence of Indians amidst firangs who demean our country. Sadly the Namastey London gimmick seems completely out of place in this film.
After an interesting graph to the narrative, the film is marred by a weak end, which lacks the high point that a climax demands. A courtroom drama, which drastically changes the scene tone from being comedy to contemplative, isn't a befitting culmination for the otherwise engaging flick. Nevertheless, on second thoughts, you find it as a much better end as compared to the commotional climax that most slapsticks resort to in present times. And like its climax, the film underplays in its humour and romance. The decibel levels don't go deafening in an attempt to make you laugh and you prefer the half-baked Akshay-Chitrangda track rather than the plot straying into an extended love story.

Vidya said, ‘You want sex? I am sex’

2011-12-01T10:55:00.000-08:00

Vidya said, ‘You want sex? I am sex’

(An Exclusive Viday Balan's Interview on "The Dirty Picture")

Vidya Balan on her most sexualized role to date and how there is no such thing as a woman being exploited
Vidya Balan specifically chose Basilico in Bandra as the locale for an interview. “They make a dish for me that is not on their menu anymore. Yet, I merely step in and they bring it to my table because they know what I will order anyway. Isn’t that lovely?” Vidya is vegetarian; the dish in question is cracked wheat ragout. And speaking of dishes, Vidya is looking the dishiest she ever has. Excerpts from a very meaty interview:
How did your close ones respond to your most sexualized persona on screen to date?At first, I had to come to terms with this role myself. My dad is not someone who reacts very vociferously. When he saw Jessica, he was like, “Oh, you’ve donned your St. Xavier’s College look.” My mom said you smoked stylishly. She always gets a bit nervous with any role I play, I know. But on seeing the promos she said, “You’re looking very sexy. You’re dancing very well.” I am very close to my sister and my brother-in-law; they are like my second set of parents. If they felt what I was doing was cheap or tacky, it would have been a concern. But thankfully, they’re both proud of my performance.

What is the most frustrating aspect of being a talented woman in a male-dominated industry?

What really frustrated me once – though I can see a change now – was the perception that if a film is woman-centric then it’s got to be heavier, a critic’s film. By god’s grace, I enjoy commercial success, and to me film is about entertainment. A film should be entertaining. There was a time when films with a woman in a lead role had to be leaden with a social message. I understand if you want to make a point, but do entertain. If you want to educate, then you should make documentaries, not movies.
So ‘Dirty Picture’ is partly based on a woman who became famous for her semi-pornographic, oomph-y appeal. How did you negotiate the thin line between exploiting a juicy role such as this and being, well, exploited?
I think part of the reason that everyone thinks that ‘Dirty Picture’ is about Silk Smitha is because she was not an ordinary dancing girl. She enjoyed pan-Indian fame. She was a front-runner, who got billing alongside the hero – a feat by any standard. Silk was well ahead of her time. She, it seems, was celebrating her sexuality, while the others were being exploited. That’s what made her a star. She seemed to be saying, “I am enjoying my body. I am enjoying the attention my body gives me. You like sex, I am sex. Take it or leave it.” For instance, in 'Sadma', she was blatantly wanting sex, she enjoyed sex. I would like to emphasize that there is no such thing as a woman being objectified. It is her choice. So I was rather comfortable with the role.

Acclaimed author Martin Amis has been vocal about how pornography demeans women. Conversely, others say that our squeamishness about sex is hypocritical. Across this spectrum, with pornography as misogyny and anti-pornography as moralistic, where do you locate your stance?
The first step in having a more balanced stance towards this subject is when you recognize that there was more to dancing girls than just their bodies. Beyond the body exists a person. A shift in our stance is not going to happen overnight. But films such as ‘Dirty Picture’, films that probe the lives of our dancing girls, or porn stars even, are baby steps towards a more developed perspective that is neither too misogynistic, neither too moralistic. As I said before, there is no such thing as a woman being objectified. It is her choice.