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!

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.

5 things that prove you are a true Dharma fan

Do you find yourself eat, sleep and dream about Dharma Films? 

Here is a list of how Dharma films have inspired a true-blue Dharma fan like you, made life brighter and inspired you to live life to the fullest:

1. Make you want to fall in love hard: You are a die-hard fan of romantic movies and, for you, no one else presents romance better than Dharma Films does. You have lost count of the number of times you have dreamt of the climax scene from 'Wake Up Sid' where Sid drives down to Marine Drive during the monsoons, after realizing his love for Aisha.

2. Defines your concept of romance: KKHH, and not 'P.S. I Love You', is your definition of evergreen romance. '2 States' inspires you to yearn for your love interest and pursue him/her against all odds. You are head over heels in love with the idea of love in Dharma Films.

3. Feel the pangs of unrequited love: Every time you are friend-zoned and end up with a heartbreak, it makes you think of Rahul in 'Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu'. You realize that you have experienced what it is like to be in his place, which makes you empathize with him even more.

4. Feel the adrenaline rush: KKHH had made you obsessed with summer camping and had made you nag uncountable times to convince your parents to allow you to go to the one organized by your school. It is a Dharma movie again that had encouraged you to plan a trekking trip with your pals.

5. Occupies a major part of your playlist: You sometimes feel that the songs from Dharma Films is especially made to describe the myriad of emotions you experience. It has one to perfectly describe your emotions at any given time!

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.

Celebrate Weddings Dharma Style!

It’s that period of the year when your mailbox has seen a surge in glittering invites. On your way to work or back home, you've noticed considerable number of wedding processions. The groom riding the horse, friends and family dancing away to famous Bollywood numbers, places dazzling with shimmering lights and decorations. Well, it’s the wedding season.

A wedding is one of the most important events in an individual’s life. With life-long dreams centered on the event, they are always a grand affair. An Indian wedding is not just about two individuals coming together; it’s about two families, two cultures blending into one which makes it all the more interesting. And what’s a wedding if not done in the traditional Indian style! Dharma Productions has been the breeding ground of traditional Indian weddings that flaunt Indian customs and rituals with unmatched brilliance and grandeur.

Needless to say, this brings back memories of some of the most elegant weddings in Hindi Cinema. Whether it is Kuch Kuch Hota Hai or Kal Ho Na Ho, Dharma Productions has been setting high standards for Indian marriages for decades. Their extravagant set-ups, lavish preparations, gorgeous brides & handsome grooms, hyper-excited families, dazzling pre-wedding performances such as sangeet, engagement, cocktail parties, etc. make the shaadi moments, in each of these films, quite memorable. 

                                         

What adds flavor to the weddings in these movies are the awesome songs such as Banno ki Saheli from ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’ or Dilli Waali Girlfriend from ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’. How can we forget the feeling evoked by the dance numbers Daingad Daingad from ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhaniya’ or Maahi ve from ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’? Last but not the least, the classic number from ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ - Saajanji Ghar Aaye is the ultimate shaadi song which has our toes tapping to the music.

                                    

If you've not already experienced what the Dharma style weddings are like, you are missing something!

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.

Happy Birthday Deepika !

The reigning queen of Bollywood, Deepika Padukone, celebrates her 29th birthday today. She isn’t merely tasting success, but quite literally basking in its glory... and rightly so! Deepika has come a long way since the days of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, but to us she will always be that geeky, shy, introverted, person who transformed into a dazzling diva.

Miss. Padukone romanced Ranbir Kapoor in Ayan Mukerji's 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' and the film was a stupendous success. Their onscreen chemistry had fans intrigued and wanting more. In an interview, Deepika said, “I completely identify with the character of Naina Talwar. People who don’t know me feel that I have acted in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. For me, I was just being myself. That’s the way I am. That’s the journey that I have actually gone through. From the shy, introverted, under-confident person to coming into her own... I have gone through that journey myself. Apart from the fact that Naina Talwar was a very studious girl and I was never studious, in every other way I was completely like her. So, while it felt like I was living that part, I was just being myself.”

The team at Dharma productions would love to take this opportunity to wish Deepika a very happy birthday and a lifetime of success ahead! May this year be a one where we witness a lot more amazing work from such a talented actress. Our hearts are with you, do us proud!

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!

Naina & Bunny – True love always comes back

The problem with trying to “find” love in our dating lives is that too often we don't realize the person who we truly love has been by our side all along. They may be a friend that we overlooked, or an acquaintance that we just didn’t get to know well enough. But the saying “Love conquers all” holds true in such situations, as our true love always finds a way of coming back into our lives.

In ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ we see how Naina & Bunny find true love through their friendship, when they embark on a magical trip into the Himalayas with a few of their friends. Naina is a shy and nerdy medical student in college and probably why Bunny doesn’t fall for her at first. On their journey to Manali with friends, the two begin to open up and share their experiences with each other. Naina, for the first time drinks with Bunny, as he tells her of his dream to roam around the world. They share a special moment and he expresses how he never wants to settle down, or have anything to hold him back from living his life the way he wants it. Naina begins to fall in love with Bunny but never expresses her feelings to him. Towards the end of the trip she is heartbroken to find out that Bunny has taken admission in the Northwestern University in Chicago, and that she may never see him again.

8 years down the line, Naina and Bunny meet each other at their friend, Aditi’s wedding, in Udaipur. Bunny and Naina rekindle the bond they had, and go on a tour of Udaipur together. During the tour they share a moment watching the sunset together where Naina tells Bunny about how she believes that instead of doing everything in a rush, it's better to enjoy something while you can. During one of the evening parties, Bunny finally realizes his love for Naina as he was listening to Aditi speak about her love for her husband, Taran. He searches for her at the party and they end up confessing their love for each other.

The one thing we can pick up from this very amicable film is that your true love will always come back to you if it was meant to be! So if you are a hopeless romantic like these two, stop searching for the girl or boy of your dreams. They will come to you eventually if destiny has it written, and you will thoroughly enjoy every moment of being in love with your true love!

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- 

Happy Birthday Ayan Mukerji!

Every movie has been a celebration for Dharma Productions, every director special. Today we're celebrating the life of one such special director. Happy birthday Ayan Mukerji! The two films which he has directed, both for Dharma Movies- Wake Up Sid! and Yeh Jawaani Hain Deewani are extremely special to us.
Wake Up Sid! is a celebration of growing up and self-discovery. Sid's character is based on the youth of today and a little on Ayan as well. Being a rebel, going all out and living life to the fullest, making friends, discovering love all while we go through this incredible journey - life. Ayan has beautifully moulded these thoughts into a cult film.
Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani goes deeper. Ayan, expresses his love for life through the film. Ayan's films are known to touch emotional chords. Through Bunny's dreams and determination, Naina's love and selflessness and Aditi and Avi's friendship, Ayan gives the world a glimpse of the small, simple joys of life.
We're glad to have Ayan Mukerji as a Director at Dharma.
We’re waiting with baited breath for his next with Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt!

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

Happy Friendship Day!

First of all, here’s wishing each one of you a very happy friendship day! A day alone shall never be enough to celebrate all those special people we call our friends who make each day of our life a celebration. We at Dharma celebrate friends as much as we can through our movies! It gives us immense joy to watch Rahul and Anjali fight and make up just like best friends do! While there’s no comparing Bunny, Avi, Aditi and Naina’s crazy friendship which beautifully unfolds the journey of growing up in life! And then, we meet Neha, Sam and Kunal who’re just there by each other’s side and believe that they can solve any problem. But isn’t that true? No matter what the problem is, your friends will always have an answer to your problems- the wackiest, the coolest, the most stupid and rarely the cleverest solutions, but the ones which always bring relief! And when these solutions get more sensible, it means that your best friend is none other than your mom or dad like Naina’s mom Jeniffer or Rishi’s dad Sam! And then, there are some friends who are just there, when you have no one else, like Aisha for Sid and Kaali for Vijay. At the end of the day, talking to a friend about any or every problem of yours just makes everything alright! That’s what Riana and Rahul do, that’s what Simran and Jay do. So here’s our dedication to our best friends, “Jaane kyu, dil jaanta hai… Tu hai toh I’ll be alright! ;)”