Happy Birthday Madhuri!

The Dancing Diva celebrates her 48^th birthday today with her family in Mumbai. 

The heartthrob of millions said she’s never been scared of aging as age is just a number for her. Something to learn for all her die-hard fans!

The dancing diva has for decades, thrilled us with her incomparable dancing and acting skills. It is as though we can never have enough of her and quite literally that is. From giving many memorable movies to performing evergreen dance numbers, like ‘Ghagra’ from ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, her fans only thank the Almighty for her ecstatic comeback in Bollywood in 2007.

Always lighting up the place with her charming smile, Madhuri has been the role model for many.

Dharma Productions wishes the shining star a very happy birthday and loads of happiness!

9 Reasons Why Every Guy Needs A Girl Best Friend

Friendship between a guy and a girl is not frowned upon anymore and in fact they can be the best friends possible. Surprised? Don’t be, because we will give you 9 reasons you’ll totally agree with.

1. She understands girls

Any guy, who has a girl best friend, will swear by this fact. A girl best friend knows the tricks that girls use. Having a girl best friend means you know the inner details which help you go ahead in the race to get the one you like. Vice versa she can also advise you against choosing the spoilt apple.

2. She is mentally stable

Guys often have a habit of going off the handle. This is where a girl best friend with her calm demeanor comes into the picture and saves the day. Don’t believe us? Ask Sid, whose best friend Laxmi was always there when he needed the most.

3. Guys need that maternal affection
Guys crave for affection, and in testing times, a girl best friend is just the person a guy needs by his side, someone to soothe his nerves, like Neha did for both Kunal and Sameer in Dostana.

4. It is good to have a different opinion

Girls have a thought process that is different from most guys. When you are out of thoughts on certain issues, a girl best friend can instantly sweep in to provide a different perspective that might turn things around.

5. She is a great shopping partner

Whether it’s your Valentine’s Day gift or your own wardrobe needs a makeover, a girl best friend is the best company that a guy can have. She understands what’s best for you and unlike other girls has a genuine concern for your wallet.

6. You are never alone in a party

Come party time, you always need a partner you can rely upon. For those having a girl best friend means that you never have to worry about such a scenario.

7. Your parents trust her

If there’s anything that parents fear most, is their son going on the wrong path. With a girl best friend, they can be rest assured that he is in good company. The same way, Sameer’s mom trusted Neha to be with the former.

8. You can tease her all you want

Out of all the points mentioned, guys having a girl best friend will agree to this fact with much fervor. Teasing her just gets the guy the mood upswing that he needs. And all this, because she’s a better sport than any guy friend can ever be. Rahul in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai can vouch for that.

9. Arguments only strengthen their bond
Rahul and Anjali in KKHH argued over every little thing, but it just made their bond stronger. That kind of trust can only be there with a girl best friend because you know; the relationship will still be the same no matter what.

Month of Love

Waiting for February?? Phew! The month of love has finally arrived and the wait is over. The roads, malls, colleges, workplace and theatres have got the flavor of red and hearts all over. Love and Dharma productions are inseparable, isn’t it? Be it Rahul from KKHH, Aman from Kal Ho Naa Ho, or Rohan of K3G, Dharma Production leaves no stone unturned to fantasize your perfect soul mate. Whether you are single or committed, all these romantic releases are enough to fill your heart with love. If you are single, beware of the Romeos around you. They might woo you with tricks they picked up from the romantic actors or with the dialogues of the super romantic movies of Dharma. And singles can make a note, love is not about your soul mates, it’s also about your family. We hope you remember the famous tagline, K3G – love your family. Dharma Production has not only targeted the lovey-dovey couples but also has left a mark on students and workaholics with releases like, ‘Student of the Year’ and ‘Ye Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

10 reasons why you should celebrate the month of love with your love and Dharma films:

1. Because you are a die-hard romantic.

2. To shower the Dharma magic of romance.

3. It is the 'ishq wala love' season.

4. 2 states is a reflection of your love story.

5. To indirectly propose to your girl by taking her for a Romantic Dharma Movie.

6. Love and Dharma Productions are 2 sides of a same coin.

7. You start fantasizing about your soul mate whenever you see a Dharma Movie.

8. The lyrics of the songs in Dharma Movies, are not just the lyrics, they are your emotions.

9. Because life is not always gham, add some khushi to it.

10. Happy endings don’t exist only in dreams, but in Dharma films too.

The Diary Of A Wanderer

Being a traveler can be one of the most rewarding experiences in this world. It enables one to get out there and meet new people, experience different lifestyles and most importantly look at life from a whole different perspective. The world is a much bigger place than we think, and there is so much out there that is still unknown to the common man.

In ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) is one such traveler who doesn’t let anything get in the way of his wanderlust. During the course of the film, he tells Naina how important travel is to him, and that he does not plan to marry or settle down as that would only hold him back. His passion to discover the world nudged him on to follow his dreams, which ultimately landed him a job for a travel show. As the film progresses we see how he explores new lands, meets new people and experiences various cultures and traditions.

Now if you find yourself asking questions like – “I want to travel, I want to be like ‘Bunny’. But where do I start?” The answer is fairly simple. In an age where the internet has made the world a much smaller place, there are numerous ways by which one can become a traveler. You just need the enthusiasm to break all barriers and just pack your traveling bag!

So regardless if you’re a teen with energy levels off the chart, or a senior citizen gallivanting/ambling; the right time for travel is now! It’s never too early or late to try something new, so be a ‘Bunny’ (Kabir), pack those bags and hop-pity-hop away!

Monday moods!

As many faces, as many moods. Especially, Mondays! If you had to choose from being in bed and rushing off to a lecture or meeting, what would you do?

Monday moods vary right from waking up to having breakfast, to traveling to work or college, and it only gets better if you had to get back in bed. But that never happens! Wake up cheerful and there you are on the road to spreading joy. On the other hand, wake up grumpy and you are sure to have one long day. But little can be done when one’s struggling with the weekend hangover, isn’t it?

If you’ve watched the movie ‘Wake Up Sid’, you may relate yourself to someone tad bit lazy like Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor), for who even moving a toe needs real efforts. Sid is a classic example of the happy-go-lucky bunch of guys who love to live life a day at a time. And if they could have it their way, weeks would be with 5-day weekends and just 2 days to work. Love the idea, don’t you?                                                                    

Few of us are overflowing cauldrons of optimism and welcome opportunities open-hearted. Thinking of which, the first name that comes to mind is the shy, geeky Naina Talwar (Deepika Padukone) from the Bollywood hit ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’. The bespectacled heart-winning character is seen in a totally thought-provoking light. Always opening her day with a smile, Naina, is a medical student with a much organized life and there is hardly a straw which is out of place in Naina’s life. Her zeal to remain positive no matter what, is amazing. On the contrary, the male protagonist - Bunny, believes in partying hard and life, for him, is a dance floor where you dance your worries away and follow your heart’s desires.

Many ways you perceive your Mondays just as the stars we love do. Now, whether you look forward to welcoming Mondays with a smile or frown, you can rest assure about one thing; that is – amazing movie memories best done with the style Dharma Productions are known for.

Passion never fails

“Kisi aur se pyar karne se pehle, khud se pyar karna seekho... Long term mein yahi kaam aayega” This quote from ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’ holds deep meaning and there’s a lot we can learn from this. Only by loving ourselves and fulfilling our own passions can we be ready to share our happiness with others. Following your dreams and doing something you are truly passionate about can only lead you to a bright future.

A great example of following your dreams and living out your passion is Bunny in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’. He strongly believed in doing a job that he was passionate about rather than settling for a monotonous office job. His dream was to wander and travel the world, and he did just that when he set off to become a videographer for a travel show. The best part about Bunny was that throughout the film we see how he is deeply in touch with his inner self. He knows what he wants and always follows his heart to achieve what’s best for him.

                                          

In ‘Wake Up Sid’, we see Aisha Banerjee an aspiring writer determined to live her dreams. She follows her passion, comes to the city and lands a job with Bombay Beat, a hip magazine. Also, she makes Sid realize his passion for photography and helps him become a photography intern for the magazine she works for. After he gets hired as full-time staff and receives his first pay check, he proudly meets his father and the two reconcile. By listening to Aisha’s advice and working in a field that he is passionate about, Sid transforms from a childish boy with no ambitions in life, into a respectable and independent man.
                                         

And finally, one of the finest examples of how passion never fails can be seen in ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’. Kareena Kapoor Khan plays the role of ‘Dia Sharma’, a social worker who strives hard to having her dream of building an orphanage realised. Come hail or shine, Dia is adamant to stay true to her passion of helping people and does whatever it takes to fight for the people’s rights. She even sacrifices her love when she feels Sriram Venkat (Imran Khan) isn’t supportive of her towards her cause.

In a country where our parents often have their own ideology of our future career, it can be difficult to do something we are passionate about. But the truth be told, we can only truly be content if we follow our dreams and take up a career we are passionate about. After all, passion never fails.

10 reasons why you can never get bored of watching YJHD

‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ is a film that focuses on some of the finer things in life, i.e. adventure, friendship and love. Who can watch a film with so much adventure and fun just once? So if you’re sitting around on a couch wondering which movie to watch again, we present you with 10 reasons why ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ should be your go-to film of choice!

1. Here’s a movie everyone can relate to. It covers everything from adventure to romance, to friendships and is full of fresh youthfulness.

2. The songs are so catchy you’ll be singing them for weeks after you watch the film. There is a sing for every mood.Could you really choose between Badtameez Dil or Balam Pichkari?

3. It is one of those films that inspire us to get off our seat and go on an adventure of our own! Didn’t you want to pack up and head for Manali the first time you watched the film?

4. Romance Never Dies: Never have romance and romantic movies faded from Bollywood. ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ has those moments in abundance.

5. Pritam’s Badtameez Music: An album that has a song that can fit into any playlist. ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ is truly a celebration of life.

6. Who could forget, Ayan Mukherjee’s ‘Wake up Sid’? ‘Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani’ can be seen as an extended version with Ranbir Kapoor doing an encore of his class act.

7. Star Studded cast: Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone, Aditya Roy Kapoor and Kalki Koechlin. Now who wouldn’t want to watch a film starring 4 of the most dhamakedar actors in Bollywood?

8. The characters will make you laugh like crazy and at the same time make you cry like a baby!

9. Madhuri Dixit's item song with Ranbir Kapoor is something you wouldn’t want to miss, why go to Delhi via Agra when you can watch the film and jhoomon to ‘Ghagra’?

10. The reel life comeback of Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. Sizzling chemistry guaranteed!

Wake Up Sid Anniversary - Follow your Dreams’

“One day your dreams will flash before your eyes. Make sure it’s worth watching.” – Unknown

Do you have a dream, a wish or a desire? Have you ever stopped to wonder, what it would be like to live life to its fullest? People tell you to follow your dreams, but is anyone really doing it for themselves? Life interjects, bills pile up, and sometimes we have to do jobs we don’t want to do just to make it through the day. It is difficult to follow our dreams with all these obstacles lying in our path, but if we really want to see our lives change for the better it is important to break free of these barriers and do whatever it takes to follow our dreams.

Mumbai is indeed a city of dreams. People from across the country come to Mumbai with hopes to fulfill their dreams and aspirations. In ‘Wake Up Sid’ we see Aisha Banerjee (Konkona Sen Sharma), an aspiring writer coming to the city and landing a job with Bombay Beat. She meets Sid Mehra a typical Mumbaikar by nature, who’s only interest is to live life king size and spend his dad’s money recklessly. His father tempts him with a new Porsche if Sid joins the office. But our fun-loving chap Sid can’t spend a week at office and it disgusts him to see people who come at the same time, leave at the same time and heck, they even dress the same! Professional ambitions remain immaterial to him.

After getting kicked out by his family for scoring bad grades, he takes refuge with Aisha and considering Sid’s penchant in photography she gets him a job as an intern at Bombay Beat. Out of the blue, the boy who didn’t even know how to cook was now becoming completely independent. As Sid begins working, he finds meaning in life. After he is hired as a part of the full-time staff and receives his first paycheck, he meets his father. They reconcile and Sid's father asks him to come home.

‘Wake Up Sid’ induces a very inspiring feeling in all of us, that we all have that hidden talent which only needs to be taken out and nourished. No person is an underachiever. We just need to keep a little faith in our potentials and tap into our unknown abilities. So the next time you feel down in the dumps or uninspired, watch ‘Wake Up Sid’ to awaken your senses and motivate you to follow your dreams! On its 5th year anniversary, tell us how much you loved the movie by leaving your thoughts and favorite scenes in the comments below.

Happy Birthday Ranbir Kapoor!

The heartthrob of contemporary Bollywood films and a Dream-boy of sorts, one of the most successful young actors in the industry, Ranbir Kapoor, turns a year older today! Born on September 28, 1982, Ranbir Kapoor belongs to the first film family of Bollywood. Son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor and grandson of Raj Kapoor, we at Dharma Productions would love to wish Ranbir Kapoor a very Happy Birthday and many more glorious and wonderful years ahead!

In his 7 years in the industry, Ranbir has established himself as one of India's finest actors. He gets better with each coming movie. One can't help but notice his wise and well thought out movie choices. In ‘Wake Up Sid’ we see him play the role of a spoiled, carefree son of a wealthy businessman, whose only interest in life is to have fun and spend his father's money. But gradually after having to live alone, and facing various discomforts, he discovers his passion for photography. He depicts the story so brilliantly that it is inspiring every time you watch it

We see his mischievous character at play in the super hit dance sequence in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. ‘Badtameez Dil’ still remains to be one song we can’t stop grooving to!

Ranbir, please continue to do the work you do and wow your fans with your amazing performances. As the dashing dude of Bollywood Ranbir celebrates his 32nd birthday today, join us in wishing him a very Happy Birthday. Be the first one to wish your favourite star by posting lovely birthday messages in the comments below.

The Many Sweet and Sour Moments of Friendship

Friendship is portrayed in such a heartwarming yet funny way in Bollywood movies that we can’t help but search for it in our personal lives. Be it the iconic Jodi of Abhi and Rohan in ‘Student Of The Year’ or Kabir Thapar aka Bunny and Avi from ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’, it seems to resonate with our personal lives. Lots of viewers seem to connect with the kind of friendship shared between Bunny and Avi in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’.

Friends share a special place in our lives and we talk to them about every little thing. In ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ Naina (Deepika Padukone) meets Bunny (Ranbir Kapoor) by sheer coincidence at a train station as she is boarding a train. He agrees to share his train seat with her and take her on a trip along with him and his friends. Naina for the first time drinks with Bunny as he tells her of his dream to roam around the world. He shares a moment with her and expresses how he never wants to settle down or have anything to hold him back from living his life the way he wants it.

The three of them (Bunny, Avi and Aditi) are inseparable friends throughout the film but their friendship comes close to its breaking point when Avi (Aditya Roy Kapur) finds an offer letter in Bunny’s bag. Aditi’s (Kalki Koechlin) wedding reunites them back together and they get back to having fun moments with each other. And let’s not forget about the sticky situation they get caught up in where the goons in Manali chase the awesome foursome of Bunny, Avi, Naina and Aditi. It finally turns out to be a hilarious, wacky, crazy sequence which the four end up escaping in fun and laughter. These best friends truly stick to the phrase ‘a friend in need is a friend indeed.’ They may have had their ups and downs but at the end of the day they always let go of their differences and make it a point to cherish their friendship.

The film is a great tribute to the everlasting relationship of friendship which can be the strongest bond in the world! Are you missing them, here’s a reason why you should relive those memorable moments with your awesome friends because Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani:

Parents ka funda!

Kabir Thapar aka Bunny conveniently qualifies as the easy going guy; but he seldom shares his inner thoughts...even with Avi & Aditi. But with Naina, Bunny can be himself. He can share his fears, regrets, dreams with her! Just like Bunny made Naina realize her beauty, Naina became the reason for Bunny to express himself.
Of the many beautiful moments between Bunny and Naina, this one’s a deleted scene while exploring Udaipur. Bunny compliments Naina on her equation with her mother & regrets how he had never shared that comfort level with his dad.

Isn’t this something each one of us face while growing up?
Naina then shares ‘Parents ka Funda.’ Parents are happy when we are happy! “Kisi se kuch milne se badi khushi hai.. unhe kuch dene me!”

Naina also asks Bunny to share his most favorite thing with her but Bunny, being attached to his dreams, couldn’t. Though when he asks Naina to do the same, she shared her Ganesh idol with him without blinking!
Watch this cute scene between Bunny & Naina here- 

World Photography Day!

 With the advent of DSLRs, digi-cams and smart phones, photography is a readily accessible medium for the common man to showcase his skills.On social media platforms like Instagram, everyone seems to be trying their hand at an art that seemed very restricted before. From funny ‘selfies’ to serious portfolio shoots, photogtaphy endows an individual with the power to capture and preserve the memory of a special moment in just one click.
In Wake Up Sid, Sid’s passion for photography is portrayed beautifully. For every photographer, the lens of his camera is the medium he uses to connect with the world. Sid was also sailing in the same boat. Sid's perspective of Mumbai was completely different to that of a regular person. According to Sid's mother, Sid inherited his love for photography from his father. This inherent skill made him fall in love with life around him.

On this World Photography day, cheers to all the amazing photographers who capture moments and emotions instead of people and things!

The Making of ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’

“22 tak padhai, 25 pe naukri, 26 pe chokri, 30 pe bacche, 60 pe retirement aur fir maut ka intezaar.. dhatt.. aisi ghisi piti life thodi jeena chahta hu main..”

We all loved ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ & this dialogue especially because it echoes the thought of every youngster today. But do you know how it all transformed into a beautifully crazymovie? The idea of the film germinated in Ayan’s brain a few days after Wake Up Sid at the wedding of a close friend. According to him, “There’s some sort of deep joy & happiness in that moment which was so much more powerful for me than even having made my first film. That’s when it was born.” But the shooting of the film wasn’t easy. The team faced all kinds of hardships; from rains in Rajasthan to shooting in temperature as low as -7 degrees in Manali. The team when trekking for days to find the perfect location for many iconic scenes in the movie, and as travel was one of the important aspects of the film, Ayan wanted to explore the virgin territories around the world and explore new things in order to capture the perfect experience on celluloid and present it to the audience. Bunny’s character was written in a way such that it reflected Ayan’s real personality as well as every 20 something guy. Almost everything that a person experiences in his/her 20s is packed in this character & the movie, be it ambition, romance, friendship, trying to understand life etc. Ayan states that the first image of Bunny was of a boy walking with a bag pack in a completely foreign land, meeting foreign people & experiencing new things. Naina Talwar, on the other hand, is a homage to all the studious girls whose ideologies are rooted in traditional Indian values. She is the complete opposite of Bunny's character, a yang to Bunny’s Yin. Eventually, what you love and what you strive for, translates on screen with your efforts. The team fought against all the odds & we are glad you all loved & cherished this effort. Thank you! :)

Watch the making of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani & fall in love again. Here- http://bit.ly/YJHD-Making

For the love of Parents & Dharma!

Parents Day has always been a special occasion for Dharma movies, because we have always believed in celebrating parents for being the biggest gift of our lives. The parent-child relationship is an extremely special bond.
From bringing you up to watching you stand on your feet, to be by your side when you cry, to give you strength while you need it the most, as a teacher, as a friend and as the strongest pillar of your lives, parents are always there by your side. The strength, support and balance that your parents provide shall remain unparalleled.
Isn’t it wonderful how parents balance between us? Nandini Raichand loved and pampered her sons, while Yashvarshan Raichand was strict and particular of rules and traditions, Rahul was a cool father and Anjali the strict mother to Krish in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham. Similarly, Sid’s mom in Wake Up Sid always placed Sid before her needs, while his father took up the task of getting his son on track. In Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Anjali had no mother, but she had her mother’s letters, a loving father in Rahul and an extremely loving Dadi. In Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Bunny’s father never stopped him from anything, he found happiness in the fact that Bunny never compromised on his dreams!
Parents! They take care of you, they spoil you and pamper you and they even yell at you, guide you and support you to live a better life! Here’s raising a toast to all the parents in the world for being so wonderful!