In an industry horribly dominated by nepotism, Anushka Sharma’s entrance came as a breath of much needed fresh air. When Anushka entered the industry, the audience as well as the filmmakers were looking for something different. She provided the much needed solace in a world that was stagnating. Here is looking at Anushka Sharma’s growth through the years from her first ever movie to the latest one!

1. Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi 

When Anushka made her grand Bollywood debut opposite Shah Rukh Khan in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, not many thought she could make a mark. However, the moment the film released, everyone realised how wrong they were with this particular judgement. Not only did she create a splash by being spectacularly amazing, she also managed to hold her own! Not bad at all for a debut film!

2. Band Baaja Baarat 

From the time Anushka entered the industry, I think this has to be my all time favourite movie. Despite releasing so long ago, this particular film still resonates strongly. Switching seamlessly from the headstrong, career oriented girl to the heartbroken one, Anushka played her role to perfection in Band Baaja Baarat!

3. PK 

There is something to be said about Anushka’s presence in a film, which makes you want to sit up and take notice. This fact is more than apparent in PK, where she plays the role of a journalist opposite Aamir Khan. Despite having such a strong personality as a co star, Anushka still managed to prove her worth as an actress!

4. Sultan 

Sultan, an extremely important film in Anushka’s career. proved her skills as an actress. Much was said about Aarfa (the wrestler on whom the film was based,) who gave up her career in order to let her husband hog the lime light. However, Anushka broke all expectations by defending Aarfa’s motivation. From the looks of things, this film was tailor made for Anushka specifically.

5. Pari 

Progressing from the roles of what was expected of her in the industry, Anushka Sharma not only created waves with her acting skills but her producing skills as well. Not only did this film cement her position as a brilliant actress, it also gave her the push to become a one of a kind producer!

From being part of specific actresses in the industry, Anushka Sharma has managed to carve a niche for herself in the dog and cat world of Bollywood. If you think you have an insight into how some of the actress’ movies pushed her up the ladder, comment and let us know!

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“All the world is a stage,” said William Shakespeare. With over the top clothes, extravagant lifestyles and weddings meant for the silver screens, our Bollywood celebrities definitely agree with the idea. If you still have doubts about how our favourite stars live their lives, then check out their larger than life weddings!

1. Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan – Rs. 1 Crore 

Not only was their wedding one of the most talked about, it was also one of the most expensive ones at the time. An inter religion wedding with its fair share of ups and downs, this epic love story culminated in a grand affair that came up to a little over Rs. 1 crore. While it does not sound like a lot now, money had a higher valuation back then and the boy, did these two lovebirds make everybody’s head turn! Not a bad affair, at all!

2. Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao – Rs. 2 crores 

While quite mellow people individually, Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao create quite the splash when they are together. From their life to the kind of movies they make, these two are definitely the talk of the town. In fact, one of the reasons Lagaan became the humoungous hit it was was because of the fact Aamir had proposed to Kiran on the sets of the movie! Their Big Fat Indian Wedding moment became all the more grander when the whole wedding cost the stunning pair a little over Rs. 2 crores!

3. Akshay Kumar and Twinkle Khanna – Rs. 3.5 crores 

When the ultimate Bad Boy of Bollywood ties the knot, it has to be a huge deal! From chasing around girls around the trees to running around the love of his love (Twinkle Khanna,) Akshay Kumar has to have a grand affair out of everything in his life! He was the white whale and she was the queen of the hour and when Akshay Kumar popped the question, Twinkle Khanna could not refuse! The two tied knot and spent a grand total of Rs. 3.5 crores for their wedding!

4. Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan – Rs. 6 crores 

She is the ultimate reigning lady of Bollywood while he is the true legacy holder. When Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan came together to make the ultimate commitment, the world had to stop and stare. Despite the grand affair being such an intimate thing, the wedding was definitely extravagant and grand. The wedding came up to a grand total of Rs. 6 crores!

5. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan – Rs. 10 crores 

Perhaps one of the most expensive weddings of the year and in all of Bollywood to date, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan tied the knot in the most lavish way possible. A celebration that lasted for over a period of 5 days, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan celebrated their union in a wedding fit for the silver screen! Definitely worth filming, this wedding was!

Weddings are worth celebrating and when they happen with this much pomp and show, one cannot help but keep thinking about it even days after the affair. If you think we missed out on any other weddings that have to be mentioned on this list, comment and let us know!

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India recently passed a law which said Section 377 is no longer valid and that love no longer has any gender boundaries. Simply put, people who fall in love with those belonging to the same sex are no longer liable to prosecution and can do what their heart desires. While this in itself is a commendable move, it is only fit that we take a look at Bollywood films which showcased love over boundaries long before this act was abolished. Check out these films here!

1. Margarita With A Straw 

Margarita With A Straw, directed by Shonali Bose and starring Kalki Koechlin, broke not one but two stereotypes. The film not only explored love between Kalki and her partner, it also showed how it was possible to love despite being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Bose addressed this issue with subtlety, giving everyone goals like never before.

2. Aligarh 

Aligarh, directed by Hansal Mehta and starring Rajkummar Rao and Manoj Bajpai, addresses the story of how a professor gets suspended from college because of his gender preferences. A representation of the struggles people in the country go through for doing the unexpected, Aligarh is a film that people need to watch to understand the life of the repressed.

3. My Brother Nikhil 

My Brother Nikhil, directed by Onir, explores the sexuality of a man and about how he was affected with AIDS. This film explored both these situations at a time when both homosexuality and AIDS were a huge taboo! My Brother Nikhil brought to the fore the struggles of Nikhil and how only his sister helped him through the most difficult times of his life. A must watch for people to realise what happens when others are pushed into a corner.

4. Fire 

Deepa Mehta’s Fire addressed two serious issues at the same time: homosexuality and family discord. Both Shabhana Azmi and Nandita Das are stuck in marriages that are not working and in the middle of this imbalance, love starts blossoming. Trouble starts brewing when they want to be together and society goes against this “unholy” union. A bold take on love beyond boundaries, FIre puts forth the troubles one does not expect.

5. Bombay Talkies 

Bombay Talkies, a culmination of several stories by several directors, stands out primarily because of one particular story from the film: Ajeeb Dastaan Hai Yeh by Karan Johar. Showing the story of a married couple (Vidya Balan and Randeep Hooda,) this particular story talks about how despite being a part of the media world, people are still averse to the idea of homosexuality. Some even say this is a take on Karan Johar’s personal life and when you watch it, you realise this could actually be the story of an everyday family man!

With India embracing the issue of homosexuality, it is now time for our directors to tell these stories! If you think we missed out on any films like these, comment and let us know!

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There was a time when our Bollywood stars were distant and inaccessible. However, with the internet being used on such a wide scale and regular basis, the connect between the audience and the celebrities is increasing on an everyday basis! Check out these really hilarious tweets by the people who rule our hearts and screens!

1. When Google does NOT always have your back 

T 828 – Mary Kom !! wins her boxing bout, insured a Bronze ! What a story ! A Mother of two from Assam, creates moment of pride for India !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 6, 2012

This is when he learnt how to to apologize!

T 828 – Sorry correction : Mary Kom is from Manipur, not Assam .. apologies !!

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) August 6, 2012

2. Who wants to gift Salman Khan a dictionary? 

The most heinous crime is killing an innocent

— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) December 19, 2014

3. When Uday Chopra makes fun of himself 

Thinking of numbers again. Do you think Zero is a number? I’m thinking not. If numbers are a representation of value then zero signifies the absence of value. So zero is not a number…BUT then, what about negative numbers like -1 or -57.67 are these numbers then?

— Uday Chopra (@udaychopra) September 1, 2018

4. The ultimate typo queen! 

Eat london Heathrow airport pic.twitter.com/fpaOb2axkz

— ameesha patel (@ameesha_patel) October 27, 2015

5. Of course we have to end this list with Sonam Kapoor! 

That feeling when you realise it was just a bad dream!😂😅 pic.twitter.com/ObnK1hxnmg

— Sonam K Ahuja (@sonamakapoor) September 10, 2018

6. When Rishi Kapoor forgot the film he acted in 

O Gosh noooo. What film is this? Has to be long back. I am so much younger and thinner lol https://t.co/5RrTWjq3UO

— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) September 10, 2018

7. When Arjun Kapoor said no to PeeCee’s money. Oops 

Hey Priyanka I don’t want all ur money… I just want u to enjoy the film the way it is just like u enjoyed the trailer for its simplicity and honesty. And also a big thank u for the words and await the GIF arrivals https://t.co/U1SSc82dKP

— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) September 13, 2018

8. When Karan Johar schooled all the parents 

GPS shows you the way! Is there one for emotions as well? Apparently it’s called a Parent….

— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) September 15, 2018

When our celebrities say and do silly things, it is always fun to have a laugh at their expense, right? But what makes all the trolling so much more exciting is that the celebrities respond, making light of the entire moment! If you have any fun celebrity interactions like these, comment and let us know!

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Varun Dhawan, undeniably the most sought after man of the hour, has been a part of the coveted 100 crores club not once, but four times! With not a single box office disaster to his name, the young actor has definitely come a long way from when he made his debut in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year! With 9 supremely successful films in his kitty, it only makes sense to take a look at some of Varun Dhawan’s best performances in the past!

1. Main Tera Hero 

Varun Dhawan’s first ever film with his father, Main Tera Hero was arguably one of Dhawan’s best performances during the growth of his career. Named as the Govinda of the current generation, Main Tera Hero gave Dhawan the title of being a complete riot, with an unabashed touch of innocence,

2. Badlapur 

Touted as one of Dhawan’s extremely intense film to date, Badlapur was the film that changed his career trajectory. A story about a man avenging the death of his wife and son, the film failed to make a major splash at the box office, earning less than 100 crores in its lifetime, despite the film being appreciated by the critics.

3. Dilwale 

Despite having a strong cast (Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Kriti Sanon) in the lead roles, Varun Dhawan managed to make Dilwale his own! With his flawless acting, perfectly timed comic scenes and superfluous dialogue delivery. Dhawan definitely shone bright like a diamond in this Rohit Shetty directorial!

4. Badrinath Ki Dulhania 

 There is something really adorable about an Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan pairing, which was brought to the fore with Badrinath Ki Dulhania, the sequel to Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. What makes this film so loved is that it was the second time Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan were seen together, giving us major Student of the Year feels!

5. October 

Varun Dhawan broke free from his chocolate boy image with this Shoojit Sircar directorial. With October, Dhawan established himself as an actor to watch out for and proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that he is killing it and is here to stay!

From his first ever movie to his latest one, Varun Dhawan has grown exponentially. If you think we missed out on any of Varun Dhawan’s amazing past performances, comment and let us know!

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