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.

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.

Happy April Fools' Day!

April Fool’s Day is a good reason to wash away worries and laugh some as life is all about laughter and…uh…jokes!! Well, yes, healthy jokes that make your stomach twist with bouts of laughter. We all enjoy that, don’t we?

The jokes we made in school, the pranks we pulled in college, become memories that make us laugh when revisited with a bunch of friends or family. Life is all about such memories, such jokes, such light moments and no matter how old you grow you will always cherish such memories.

On April Fool’s Day, we think of all those times and laugh some more. And while we are at it, let’s peek at the very many laughable memories Dharma movies put together for us. Who did not enjoy the funny Mr. Almeida from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai who added flavours of fun to the scenes! Or the hysterically entertaining Kantaben pranks in Kal Ho Naa Ho that was a perfect blend of humour and wit, all the same.

Talking about humour, can we ever forget the rib-tickling jokes passed by our very own fun-loving Bunty from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, who doesn't miss a chance to make his friends laugh?

We hope you enjoyed revisiting your favorite funny scenes from Dharma movies. If you made someone laugh today, we’d love to know all about it. Share your pranks in the comments below.

Few tips to celebrate Love!

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and we are sure you are brewing a pot of the perfect plans for your sweetheart. The perfect day, the perfect place, the perfect say, the perfect way! Everything has to be just as they’d have dreamed of, isn’t it? Perhaps, better!

Time and again, Dharma movies have been setting standards high when it comes to love. No girl or guy is now to accept your proposal unless it has a touch of the magic Dharma romance creates. Don’t we wish in the heart of our hearts to be proposed by someone with exactly the same words?

So as it’s the love season, we look back at some of the memorable love tips to charm your better half.

Here are 5 of the most romantic love tips from the Dharma kitty:

1. Pure love comes from the heart without a reason, stays every season.

Isn't that what love is all about, being unconditional? Remember Rizwan’s cute innocent love for Mandira in ‘My Name Is Khan’!!

2. Sometimes you need to walk an extra mile for your love.

No gains, without pains, and we are talking about LOVE. In ‘Gori Tere Pyaar Mein’, Sriram goes all the way to Jhumli to build a bridge to win ‘Dia’s’ heart.

3. 6 Din Ladki In

One thing rules all – Friendship. And Aman proves his friendship is no less. He leaves no stone unturned in bringing Naina and Rohit together, in just 6 days.
                                           

4. Opposites attract to make a perfect love-story.

You don’t need similarities to live with someone, you need love. And that’s what Jay and Simran’s love-story was all about. 

                                      

5. Why chase your dreams alone when you can have your loved one beside you.

It doesn’t matter the journey, what matters is the partner! Bunny couldn’t have found anyone better than Naina to follow his dreams.
                                        

Hope you loved reliving those moments again. What are your favorite Dharma love-tips? Share them in the comments below.

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!

Happy New Year!

It’s been an awesome year with a range of emotions from four of the most amazing films to hit cinemas in a long time. Hasee Toh Phasee, 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania and Ungli have made us laugh, cry, smile and simple fall in love with the astounding protagonists of these films.

As we move into 2015, and look forward to a whole new bouquet of movies. The team at Dharma Productions would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy and Prosperous New Year and we hope the New Year brings you lots of joy and happiness!

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.

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- 

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