Katrina Kaif – Yash Raj’s next blue-eyed girl!

A typical Yash Raj film heroine is known for her ethereal beauty. Rakhee, Sridevi, Madhuri Dixit, Juhi Chawla…they all possessed some distinguishing quality that landed them a coveted Yash Raj offer. So what exactly are the pre-requisites for starring in one of these larger-than-life movies directed by Yash Chopra or one of his team?

Why, amongst so many pretty faces that Bollywood is home to, do only these stars fit the vision of the YRF leading lady. The puzzle seems pretty easy to solve: all these actresses, along with beauty and grace, were depicted with a dreamlike quality that which made them stand out from the crowd.

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Katrina Kaif This young actress has the onus of living up to the expectations of so many gorgeous ladies. Rumoured to be Yashraj’s next blue eyed girl, Kat is apparently undergoing a serious makeover to fit in with this new dreamworld image she has to project. All she has to do is learn how to run in slow motion in chiffon saris and make herself strong enough to sustain extreme cold while shooting in the Swiss Alps. Other than that, she has minor issues to deal with, like improve her Hindi, act a li’l ladylike, swear eternal love to her hero, cry without her nose going red...the list goes on and we really wonder if she can do it all!

Bolly-babes proclaim their love for India

Freedom of choice is part of what our tricolour stands for. But does it work in Bollywood’s style statements?

B-town babes don’t compromise when it comes to style. They flaunt their patriotism with élan and elegance. Some of them have gotten themselves into serious controversies while doing so, while others have received accolades. Mandira Bedi is one such celeb who’s borne the brunt of putting her best foot forward and expressing her style statement in a jingoistic way. She has, time and again, been the cynosure of all eyes for the wrong reasons. But what we like is her spirit to do things that are unconventional. We have picked a couple of actors who have gone out of their way and made the most of their independence by donning clothes and accessories that represent their love for the nation…

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Mandira Bedi Quite accustomed of being in the public eye, Mandira has always been in the limelight for her fashion foolhardiness. She always has an axe to grind about controversial issues, which gets her into some serious trouble. In 2007 she appeared in a sari featuring the flags of 16 countries, including the Indian tricolour. She attracted a lot of flak for that, as the Indian flag was at the bottom of the sari. Now Mandy should have been a li’l more careful on that front, but we hope she’s learned her lesson, even if it had to be the hard way...

Independence Day songs: Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai

In the lives of a common man, patriotism is a dormant sentiment which is aroused usually when there is an India vs Pakistan cricket match, a terrorist attack or any natural calamity. And every now and then, when we see a film with a patriotic theme, we are reminded of our love for our country. In most cinema halls in Mumbai, the National Anthem is played before the film starts and it is a wonderful sight to see a hall full of people standing at rapt attention. To celebrate our 65th year of independence, we bring you a collection of songs from recent Bollywood movies that made our eyes moist and our chests swell with the pride of being an Indian. Jai Hind!

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Song: Bharat humko jaan se pyaara hai 
Film: Roja (1992) 
Composer: AR Rahman 
Singer: Hariharan 

This beautiful Rahman composition is absolute magic and touches a new high with its soulful rendition. It starts slowly and reaches a wild crescendo that inspires you to go out and do something really worthwhile for your home country. The lyrics by the late P K Mishra not only fill your heart with love and pride for the nation, but also appeal to one and all to stop destruction in the name of religion.