5 Reasons why ‘Pooh’ is the Ultimate Style Icon

 Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham was a runaway hit with theatre halls flooded with die-hard fans, in India and the rest of the world. It’s true; no other family drama has been as successful as this one. The glamorous Raichand family has set the bar very high for movies in the league. And even today, 14 years later, the deeply sentimental drama continues to entertain hearts.

Many reasons why this is still a people pleaser. The movie is a stand-alone entertainer with not a moment out of place. The mega-star cast, the costumes, the setting, the London-tadka, the melodious songs, the lavish sets, everything was just so…yum! But what really stood out was the introduction of Kareena Kapoor Khan as ‘Pooh’, the Fashion Diva for generations to come.

So, here are 5 reasons why Pooh is the ultimate style icon.

1. She is the ‘Queen’, no matter where, no matter what.

2. Follows her dreams relentlessly.

3. Does not care about what the world thinks.

4. Self-regard is high up there.

5. And, the world, just totally absolutely, revolves around her.

Well, that’s Pooh who charms everyone around and that is why, even today, we find a ‘Pooh’ in every young girl we come across.

10 Reasons To Watch Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham

Although you don't need any reasons to watch this evergreen  family drama that can make you shed a tear, and leave you in splits at the same time, here are 10 reasons to watch K3G all over again!

1.  Because it stars none other than the King of Bollywood- Shah Rukh Khan. 
2. Pooh’s epic intro into the movie. It’s funny, quirky, and definitely memorable. 
3. It is a family movie that never gets old. People of every age can find something they love or relate to in this movie.
4. Rahul and Anjali will restore your faith in relationships. It also teaches us that love conquers everything. 
5. When you have Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Hrithik Roshan as the male leads, who cannot NOT watch Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham again and again.
6. Because in Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham, you realized you cannot resist the powerful gaze of Hrithik Roshan and you will fall in love with him.
7. Kajol’s acting in this film is exceptional. She perfectly portrayed the role of a vivacious Punjabi-speaking woman like she meant business! 
8. Because Farida Jalal is in it! Everyone knows that a movie with her in it will give comic relief to everyone from the drama the movie revolves around. More than a maternal character, she works like a lucky charm for Dharma films. Don’t you agree?
9. It shows that no matter where you are in this world, India will always be home and close to your heart.
10. The ending was beautiful. The entire family reconciled, there was no more animosity, and even Rohan and Pooja got married.

#DharmaStyleFiles

Dharma movies have been a plethora of various festivals, styles and fashion statements. Every character of their movies has a distinct flair for fashion to flaunt of.

This festive season, we chose to give tips on what’s hot with #DharmaStyleFiles. Take a look at what some of our very own trendsetters chose to wear during this Diwali.

1. Remember how Abhi & Rohan were seen donning sports or casual wear most of the time while competing for the ‘Student of The Year’?But we see them rock the festive look in their own style in the song ‘Radha’. We loved how the nude tone works contrary to Rohan’s personality & the Dark blue works for Abhimanyu.

2. Ananya from ‘2 states’ portrayed the role of a south Indian girl with finesse and that showed in her dressing as well. She was seen dressed in Indo-western clothing, opting majorly for jeans and kurtas teamed with silver jewellery . But we loved the typical Tam-Brahm avatar of hers in this Red and orange saree , where Ananya is decked up in a quintessential half and half sari, the 'kamarband' and 'mangtikka' are just the perfect icing on top of the cake.

3. Then we have Poo flaunting a peach sharara with silver embellishments that make quite a style statement that is still in vogue. While she declares her love publically with ‘bole chudiyan’ , she is definitely dressed to kill.

4. And finally we have Shah Rukh sporting an elegant off-white Sherwani in ‘Kabhi Kushi Kabhie Gham’. “Lucknow da kurta... pathani salwar... tab lagey mard, warna lagey bekaar".

Tell us which is your favorite #DiwaliStyleFile in the comments below

Family comes first

You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. The love of family and the admiration of friends are much more important than wealth and privilege. A perfect example of this is the film ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham’ directed by Karan Johar and produced by his father Yash Johar. The movie was made to evoke nostalgia among those who have left their families to start a life elsewhere.

The film revolves around the affluent Raichand family. A family that faces trials and tribulations, but at the end of the day still have the heart to forgive each other’s mistakes, no matter how grave the problem is. Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of Yash Raichand who is a prosperous businessman in New Delhi. He is portrayed as fiercely dominating, and controls the lives of his wife and his 2 sons. However amidst his dominating nature his wife Nandi Raichand played by Jaya Bachchan and his 2 sons ignore this controlling side of his, and love him unconditionally for the person that he is.

Yash Raichand has 2 sons Rahul and Rohan, the earlier is elder and the latter is younger. Rahul falls in love with a Punjabi girl belonging to a lower socio-economic background than the Raichand family. Yash is outraged by Rahul’s decision to marry someone from a lower background. Being the adopted son of the family, Yash disowns Rahul and asks him to leave the house after marrying Anjali Sharma (Kajol). Rohan the youngest brother and son of the Raichand family takes it upon himself to bring his brother back home, and solve their disputes and differences together as a family.

This film teaches you the importance of family, and how important it is to value your parents and siblings. The one thing that people should always remember is that no matter how bad the situation or how serious the problem is, your family will always be by your side. After all the saying goes, ‘Family will always stick with you through thick or thin.’

Happy Birthday Kareena Kapoor Khan!

An actress with many personas, truly a diva of Bollywood cinema, Kareena Kapoor Khan has shown us unparalleled potential in her history with Dharma Productions. Her versatility in style has shone through her characters in numerous blockbuster films with us. It is with great pride that we would like to wish Bebo a very Happy Birthday!

We see her make her debut in Dharma films in ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...’ as Poo, a popular fashion-obsessed diva and a student at King's College London. We see the passionate side of Bebo in ‘Kurbaan’ where she plays the role of Avantika Ahuja, who falls in love with Ehsaan Khan played by Saif Ali Khan. In ‘Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu’ Kareena plays Riana Braganza, a hairstylist who tries to add zing to Rahul Kapoor's (Imran Khan) monotonous life following their marriage. Her character is a strong confident woman who knows exactly what she is doing. Even though she does not have a house or a job, she is a positive person... very similar to the way she is in real life. And let’s not overlook that unforgettable role as Dia Sharma in ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’. Her social work for the betterment of our society, especially the less fortunate also resonates in her real life .

We at Dharma Productions are tremendously honored to have worked with such a versatile and talented actor! Once again we wish Kareena a very Happy and joyous Birthday and many years of great acting ahead! Why don’t you join us in the celebration and let us know your favorite Bebo moments in our movies in the comments below…