Shaandaar Gets Shaandaar Reviews

After the much loved film Queen, director Vikas Bahl is back with a bang with Dharma Productions’ Shaandaar. The film truly lives up to its name with sprawling sets, grand locations and amazing cinematography. This movie, which is Bollywood’s first destination wedding film, unites three members of the Kapoor Family – Pankaj Kapur, Shahid Kapoor and Sanah Kapoor. The protagonists – Jagjinder and Alia – have insomnia and the movie touches upon the effects of this condition. Sanah Kapoor plays Isha who is the bride and Alia’s half sister.

The picturesque locations of Shaandaar took everyone’s breath away. Shahid and Alia Bhatt’s spellbinding chemistry impressed one and all. No wonder they earned the nickname ‘Shalia’, coined by their fans, for themselves. The up-beat album of the film, too, caught on with the audiences. Another highlight of Shaandaar is Sanah Kapoor, who is a definitely a bundle of talent just like her gifted parents. Last but certainly not the least, one of the best parts of the movie is the deep bond between the two sisters and the quintessential father-daughter relationship.

Overall, Shaandaar proved to be a fun film with some amazing songs and some shaandaar performances. Have you watched it yet?

Nazdeekiyaan Re-creates Age Old Magic

Dharma Productions has always been known to produce timeless classics. Their music has always captivated the hearts of their audience and it still continues to do so. The love song ‘Nazdeekiyaan’ from ‘Shaandaar’ is no different. It will take you on a journey of love, vintage style.

The song gives you a chance to dream and it makes reality seem like a fairytale, especially when you are with your loved one. The chemistry between Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the song is absolutely mesmerizing and to add to the chemistry, the black and white filter and the slow waltz makes this song an absolute stunner.

The beautiful composition by Amit Trivedi will take you into Bollywood’s melodious past where song and dance make every moment a fairy tale. It’s time to listen to the melodious track ‘Nazdeekiyaan’ and cherish that endless love with your loved one.  

It’s time to get stepping to the funky beats of ‘Shaam Shaandaar’

Dharma has always had a rich history of classic rom-com movies. Each and every movie made by them has always captured the hearts of their audience. The reason for this is because the essence of love has always been a vital factor in all Dharma movies. This essence has made every movie of Dharma relatable to people all around. Over the years that have been many star couples who have starred in Dharma movies and have portrayed the essence of love to the core. In this age, Dharma has not failed us yet again, Shahid and Alia’s onscreen chemistry in the upcoming film Shaandaar will set the screens on fire with their emotional attachment towards each other.

As they say every movie always requires a great soundtrack to make it a complete success and that is just what Dharma has done. The release of their latest song ‘Shaam Shaandaar’ sung by Amit Trivedi has already got people grooving to the amazing fusion of Punjabi Dhol’s and funky beats. The amazing lighting also adds to the party ambience of the entire song. But, Dhol’s , funky beats and trippy lighting are not enough to make a song unforgettable. The graceful and suave dance moves of Shahid will make your feet tap to the beat of this catch song. His smooth and captivating dance moves make the entire video so captivating.   

The song ‘Shaam Shaandaar’ is a perfect blend of upbeat music with some classy and groovy moves. This one movie you wouldn’t want to miss. So, stay tuned because this movie is definitely going to make your day a ‘Shaandaar’ one.

Gulaabo From Shaandaar - The Perfect Spinster Party Song

The upbeat number Gulaabo, from Shahid Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Shaandaar, is out for everyone to enjoy. This quirky song is produced by Dharma Productions and the beats are composed by the brilliant music director Amit Trivedi. The funky lyrics are by Anvita Dutt. This song is already on everyone’s mind because of the swagger in its tune. Gulaabo here is referred to Shahid’s sister Sanah Kapur, who is making her debut in Bollywood.

This is one of those songs that you will listen to on loop. There are jazzy bits in the song that adds a sensuous feel. Set in a rustic barnyard amidst barrels of booze and beer tankards, this song feels like the perfect spinster party song! All the dancers along with Shahid and Alia are dressed in suits and accessorized with pencil moustaches and fedoras. A poster of femme fatal Jessica Rabbit pops in the background adding spunk to the video. Vishal Dadlani and Anusha Mani have brought this song to life with their peppy voices.

Gulaabo is surely going to be a popular choice at all bachelorette parties, house parties and weddings due to the feel and lyrics. The trailer of the film has already created a lot of buzz and this first song has got fans and Bollywood music lovers so much more excited. The beats are unique and fresh, and that gives it all the more reason to catch on like wild fire in no time!

 

5 Ways To Beat The Summers

Everyone has fond memories of summer… from the school vacations, to the family trips that help you see the world in a different light. Often, there are times when we confuse ourselves too much and the summer ends up being a damp squib of sorts. To avoid such a mess, we at Dharma have 5 interesting options that will help you beat the summers in ways you have never imagined.

1. Go summer camping

Head out into the wilderness, and let your instincts and imagination take over. A summer camp is the perfect place to let loose and learn new things that no school will teach you. Appreciate the world out there and make new friends just like little Anjali did in ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’. Seems fun, isn’t it?

2. Bring some adventure into your life

What’s life without a bit of adventure? With summer holidays in place, you have all the time in the world to give way to your adventurous self. Not only will it refresh you, but the experience of thrill will make you fall in love with life once again. And just in case you doubt us, ask Bunny, Avi, Aditi and Naina from ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ how much fun they had during their hiking trip in Manali.

3. Learn a new skill

Sure, summer is the time to be a free bird; but, some time can also be put aside for learning something new. Take up a hobby like painting, photography, etc. and nurture it, you may never know how it helps you in life. Who better than our very own Sid to tell you about that?

4. Try revamping yourself

Tired of the same old look and feel of the past year? Summers are the perfect time to get in on the act and change things around – be it your look, or your wardrobe. With vacation time, you can look into the latest developments in the fashion circuit and become a new and improved version. And inspiration is always nearby when Gippi is around.

5. Join in the celebrations

With summer holidays going on, most families term this as marriage season. So, if you are lucky enough to have one in your family or your friend circle, go out and have a blast like Abhimanyu, Shanaya and Rohan did at the latter’s brother’s wedding. Take this opportunity to enjoy, as such moments come few and far between.

One Glorious Year Of 2 States

Dharma has had a long history of making movies that have a lasting impact on the minds of the people.

One such modern day classic is the movie 2 States - the love story of a North Indian boy and a South Indian girl – that enthralled the audiences and took them on an emotional ride that till date brings a smile on everyone’s face.

But all this started with a vision, a vision to give the audience an out of the box story to rejoice in. Karan Johar, the man at the helm of it all, thought of adapting the famous novel of the same name. From there on, the wheels were set in motion, the casting of the vivacious Alia Bhatt as Ananya and the dashing Arjun Kapoor for Krish Malhotra’s role added the much needed spice.

A full-fledged campaign was set in motion to reach out to people. The Facebook page and Twitter handle received instant engagement the moment they were started. Innovation was at the heart of this campaign. The curiosity generated by the release of the first trailer was taken to newer heights by the introduction of songs, songs which went on to become youth anthems. A whopping 4 million people liked the trailer in a matter of a week.

Hashtags like #ReasonsToDateANerd and #InCaseOfPrettyGirls also added a new dimension to proceedings with fans from all quarters giving in their own versions. A live chat session with the team of 2 States before the film’s release ensured that the fans got to speak with their favourite stars and ask them the nitty-gritty of the movie.

The entire buzz that was created pre-release got its due reward as the movie went on to become a massive success. It also crossed the coveted Rs. 100 crore mark and was loved by critics and audiences alike.

The awards and nominations followed suit with Abhishek Varman winning the Filmfare award for Best Debut Director, Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy got the Filmfare award for the Best Music Director for their fantastic music. The lead duo of Ananya and Krish bagged the BIG Star Most Entertaining On-Screen Couple award. The film added another feather in its cap when it won the award for Best Film Marketing at the 21st Life OK Screen Awards.

The glorious journey has just completed its first year and we wish that you continue to love this epic tale of romance for many more years to come.

Kapoor And Sons Star Cast Revealed!

Here is another big announcement!

Actors Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt and Rishi Kapoor are going to be a part of Dharma Productions’ next - Kapoor & Sons.

Directed by Shakun Batra, the film is modern family drama with a love triangle. It also stars the veteran actor – Rishi Kapoor, in a pivotal role.

While Dharma is home to actors Rishi Kapoor, Sidharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt, this is first time India’s recent heartthrob from Pakistan, Fawad, will be working with the production house.

The release date for the film is yet to be announced.

Happy Birthday Alia Bhatt

It is time to blow the birthday candles as the darling Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday today. The bubbly, cute and versatile actress has become a fan favorite with her spirited performances.

In her very first film, SOTY, which turned out to be a blockbuster, she showed promise of becoming a star. In her next Dharma film, “2 States” she established herself as an actor of great dramatic caliber. In her third film, “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya” she showed a comic side which wowed audiences everywhere.

But, before all the stardom came the hard work and perseverance. It is this “zest” as Karan Johar likes to put it, that saw her bagging the lead role for SOTY. Manish Malhotra who was the costume designer for the movie also hails Alia for being stylish and found it great to dress her up. So much so, that in his own words they “just went on and on with the clothes…”.

With the hits piling up one by one, we can only hope that she keeps entertaining us for a long time. But, till we see her again on the silver screen, here’s a collection of songs from Alia’s movies -  and a video of the adorable fashionista for the fans to enjoy.

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Once again, Dharma Productions wishes her a very happy birthday and much happiness in life.

Big announcement!

Filmmaker and Producer Karan Johar recently announced the release date of his upcoming movie SHAANDAAR on twitter.

The movie will be starring Alia Bhatt and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles, will be directed by the Queen director Vikas Bahl, and is slated to be released on 4th September 2015.

While Alia Bhatt has given splendid performances in her earlier Dharma ventures - 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, this woul be Shahid Kapoor's first project with Dharma.

We cannot wait to see the magic this pair creates on screen, share your views in the comments below.

Are you an ‘Emotional fool’ in love?

Think of the typical boy next door from Delhi, how his simplicity makes him special, how his love for his friends and near and dear ones is unmatched and unparalleled. Then watch Humpty Sharma in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya and marvel at the wonder that is Humpty, as he shows the world the meaning of friendship and love.

The movie is a celebration of love,a film that typifies the value of a triumph of love over all else. Kavya played by Alia Bhatt, has an arranged marriage to an NRI doctor and on her travel to Delhi she comes across Humpty and his gang Shonty and Poplu who help her on her quest to get the wedding dress of her dreams. Humpty and Kavya fall in love through the series of misadventures that follows and slowly build a relationship that will be tested by her father’s insistence on her getting married to Angad, the NRI doctor.

You’ve probably had or been a part of these Humpty chronicles haven’t you. We've all got that friend who’d put himself on the line every time so that our lives are a little easier. We've seen a real life story where love has won against all the odds.

We all love happy endings and there is no happier ending than watching Humpty and Kavya unite and celebrate their love after facing so many hurdles on the way. Do you have a special story that ended well? Have you celebrated your love like Humpty and Kavya do in the film? Share your stories with us in the comments!

Student Of The Year 2nd anniversary

The road from youth to adulthood is paved with myriad emotions and ‘Student Of The Year’ celebrates this colorful coming of age. It is the story of Abhimanyu Singh (Sidharth Malhotra) and Rohan Nanda (Varun Dhawan) who traverse the path of competition, envy, triumph, failure, manipulation and heartbreak in their mini-universe of St. Teresa’s High School, Dehradun.

Abhimanyu Singh A.K.A Abhi comes from a middle-class family and wants to achieve great heights of success and prosperity, the first step to which will be the Student Of The Year trophy while Rohan Nanda A.K.A Ro, is the son of a business tycoon who grapples with a complex relationship with his father and knows that winning the Student Of the Year trophy will bag him the approval that he subconsciously craves for. When the two protagonists with distinct backgrounds and clear goals clash with each other in the locker room, football field and the canteen, there is no question in anyone’s mind that the preset equations of the St. Teresa’s campus were about to change.

When Abhi and Rohan’s rivalry takes an unexpected turn to friendship, neither of them pre-empts the complications that would brew. Things get further knotted up when Shanaya Singhania (Alia Bhatt), the most popular girl on the campus enters the equation. While Shanaya and Rohan are childhood sweethearts, Abhi’s attraction for his best friend’s girlfriend and Shanaya’s quiet reciprocation causes a rift in their friendship that would have a long lasting impact. Looming large over the various friendships in the campus is the Student Of The Year trophy and Dean Yogendra Vasisht’s (Rishi Kapoor) emphasis on success and victory.

Towards the end of the term, the foes-turned-friends-turned foes, Abhi and Rohan, get ready for a face-off and battle lines are drawn through the length and breadth of the campus, with only one goal in everyone’s eyes - Student Of The Year Trophy. As new ambitions are born and old loyalties fall by the wayside, each segment of the Student Of The Year competition manages to tear apart both, the participants and the spectators, to redefine the choices of the three protagonists.

The film is a fresh breath of air for Bollywood cinema as we see the debut of Alia, Varun & Siddharth as a bunch of amazingly talented actors. This was also the last film Karan Johar directed with Dharma Productions. On its second year anniversary, we would like to know how much you liked the film and what are your favorite moments from the movie. Do leave your thoughts about ‘Student Of The Year’ in the comments below.

Meet the Parents

Most marriages around the world paint a picture of a boy falling in love with a girl, asking her to marry him and if she agrees, they get married. But in India, this process is a bit more complicated. First the boy and girl fall in love, then the girl’s parents meet the boy. Next, the boy’s parents have to meet the girl. Finally, the boy’s parents meet the girl’s parents and only if they get along with each other does the couple stand a chance at getting married! Confusing, isn’t it?

Ananya and Krish were also left perplexed when they realized that falling in love was just not enough to get married. It is a common saying in our culture that when you get married, you don’t just marry your partner, but also the entire family! ‘2 States’ is a movie about one such comical situation where Krish Malhotra (Arjun Kapoor), from a family who is very proud of their Punjabi heritage, meets Ananya (Alia Bhatt), who comes from a conservative Tamil Brahmin family. The culturally opposed parents start off warring making the union of North and South seem almost impossible, from the very first time they meet.

To win over Ananya’s family, Krish leaves his family in Delhi, and starts a banking job in Chennai. He tutors her younger brother Manju, gets Radha (Ananya’s mom) an opportunity to sing at an event for his workplace, and helps Shiv (Ananya’s father) create his first PowerPoint Presentation. While Ananya impresses Krish's family by saving his cousin's wedding from being cancelled due to a dispute over dowry. With this and a few more hurdles, finally the couple manage to convince their parents despite the dissimilarities.

Due to varied cultural differences in society, it can be very difficult for two families from different cultural backgrounds to come together and agree to let their children get married. ‘2 States’ is a must watch for anyone going through similar situations in their love lives. It will inspire you to fight the odds and marry your one true love!

Do girls choose to make someone perfect? Or do they choose the perfect guy?

We’ve all seen and loved ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’. We’ve laughed, cried and experienced every emotion with Kavya, Humpty and Angad. The movie did bring up one topic though; do girls look for perfect relationships or the perfect man? Or is it both? Here’s a reminder about the characters from the movie, hopefully after this list, you’ll be able to decide – 

1) Humpty is from Delhi and is usually roaming around with his best buddies and occasionally also decides to do his duty and take care of his dad’s bookstore. Angad, is a qualified doctor from America. 

2) Humpty has never been a great student but has found creative ways to pass his exams, like bribing the teachers, Angad on the other hand always seems serious about his career. 

3) Humpty can’t be bothered to work out, while Angad is more conscious about his fitness. 

4) Angad is an incredible cook, while Humpty would probably try and slice through an onion with the blunt side of a knife. 

5) Angad seems calm and collected at all times and never gets angry, while Humpty is a hot blooded male who will kill to keep his loved ones safe. 

6) Angad is clean and healthy, never drinks or smokes as he wants to stay that way. Humpty on the other hand always tries to live life to the fullest. 

7) Angad is always sharp, calculating every move, while Humpty is emotional and naïve at most times. 

So it brings us back to the question, what are girls looking for? 

Relationships are made incredible when two completely imperfect people look at each other and fill in the gaps to make their love perfect. It’s not too hard to choose, we all love that person who brings a spark into our lives, who knows what he/she is capable of and who we believe we can fall in love with. In the movie Humpty is that man. 

Spreading the Saturday Saturday fever again!

You’ve loved the original party number, now get ready to groove to the ultimate party remix!
Remixed by DJ Chetas, we bring to you ‘Saturday Saturday Remix’. The Party Anthem gets cooler with the electro beats and kickass soundtrack that will make you dance on this groovy number. The song has Humpty & Kavya from ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ dancing their night out to the groovy track. The desi kudi Kavya & Delhi lad Humpty flaunt their dancing skills with perfect dance moves.
So what are you waiting for, put on your dancing shoes and get ready to burn the dance floor because when we play the party anthem, you will not be able to leave it! ;) Sung by Indeep Bakshi, Badshah, Akriti Kakkar, Saturday Saturday Remix is musical treat for all the party lovers!
So what are you waiting for! Click here to watch the remixed version of this anthem:

Humptyness hits theaters today!

The much awaited movie ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, a love story with a twist of Humpty & Kavya is finally on silver screens.
Inspired by the Bollywood cult movie, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ is the story of a crazy Humpty and his love interest Kavya. The duo accidently meet in Delhi and inadvertently fall in love with each other. The desi twist in the movie is that the desi kudi, Kavya is engaged to marry the videsi munda, Angad. What happens next is a crazy yet beautiful story which will impress one and all.
A filmi love story that is full of dhamaal and masti! Come, live this journey of Humpty and Kavya’s love today. Alia Bhatt - Kavya and Varun Dhawan - Humpty have surely won hearts of many with their crazy story.
You don’t want to miss the fun right? Book your tickets now: http://bit.ly/TicketToHSKD 

Date Night with Humpty & Kavya

Can’t get enough of Humpty & Kavya? The gorgeous Alia Bhatt - Kavya & the dashing Varun Dhawan -Humpty are simply adorable in #DatewithHumptyandKavya with Mr. Karan Johar.
Conversations, dedications, confessions and loads of fun is what the stars of ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’ experienced during their special chat. Bubbly Alia was enjoying the Q&A session which her mentor Mr. Karan hosted. Varun, on the other hand, spills some beans about the crazy things his female fans have done for him. The “awww” moment of the episode was when Alia sang the romantic track ‘Samjhawan’ for Varun and when the dashing actor tenderly kissed her forehead. Awesome, cute and simply adorable are the words we feel describe the stars of ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’.

Watch the special episode here:

‘D se Dance’ out now!

Bajo ji dhol… nagara because the stage is set to do some crazy dance move with Humpty & Kavya ;) Presenting a fun upbeat track ‘D se Dance’ from ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’. ‘D se Dance’ shows Humpty and Kavya enjoying themselves in true Dilli Style. The song begins with the guests witnessing Kavya’s friend’s Gurpreet’s engagement. The peppy track also has Humpty’s close buddies Shonty and Poplu shake a leg with Humpty & Kavya. Humpty, the carefree Delhi lad and the Punjabi kudi have indeed set the dance floor on fire with their desi thumkas and Punjabi dance. The duo look exceptionally stunning and are seen flirting with each other in the song. The song brings a fresh flavor to the filmi story of Humpty and Kavya. Vishal Dadlani, Anushka Manchanda and Shalmali Kholgade have lent their voices for this extremely catchy number! We are just a few days away from getting spell-bound by Humpty’s “Humptyness”, till then watch the video and get dancing to the tunes of D Se Dance: