Happy Holi!

Aaah Holi... The source of many joyous (and colourful) songs in Bollywood. So, to celebrate it my own way, I just selected my three favourite Holi songs.

 3. Let's Play Holi - Waqt - The Race against Time
I have not watched the movie yet, but this song is too catchy for me not to mention it.

2. Holi Ke Din - Sholay
The perfect Holi song! Joyous, lively... and served with Hema Malini's grace.

1. Soni Soni - Mohabbatein
I did not like the movie, but the great soundtrack saves it and Soni Soni is defintiely the gem, the one which stands out. What can I say more? Watch it to see by yourself!

Happy Holi!

Don (1978)

Directed by Chandra Barot

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Zeenat Aman 

Released: 1978

My rating: 7,5/10

Don is a cult-film. You definitely cannot speak about 70s Bollywood without mentionning it. It portrayed the Bombay (and India) of the 70s perfectly and of course, it is yet another great movie to the achievements of the "angry young man" of India, Amitabh Bachchan is a legend and it is not questionable.

Don (Amitabh Bachchan) is one of the most powerful men in the business of crime, famous for being elusive to the police and his ruthlessness. He is a man who does not hesitate to kill anyone who has the unfortune to be on his path. Proof is with Ramesh whom he shamelessly killed as the former wanted to leave the gang. But despite his power, he easily made himself enemies besides the police, including Ramesh's sister, Roma (Zeenat Aman) who is determined to seek revenge for her brother's and his fiancée's death. After being tracked down by the men of Police officer D'Silva (Iftekhar), Don is accidently killed, but his death is only known to D'Silva who has a plan. He finds a Don look-alike whose name is Vijay (Amitabh Bachchan) , a poor man taking care of two children, and asks him to impersonate Don to take down all his gang.

Amitabh. Amitabh. Amitabh. What can one say after that? It is his show all along. He is fabulous in his dual role, both as the stylish Don and the joyful Vijay fond of Paan. He easily plays both roles, and, proof of his versatility, makes them very different in every sense.

The supporting cast also made a fabulous job, Iftekhar is very convincing as Police officer D'Silva, and Zeenat plays Roma with fierce and powerfully. Can she be called "Angry young woman"? Definitely. She has nothing to envy from her male counterparts when it comes to her role, she has her share of fights and of importance.

A Roma in grief

And now as an "angry young woman"

What makes this movie cult is definitely its soundtrack. From Yeh Mera Dil (Helen's great item-number) and Main Hoon Don to Khaike Paan Banareswala, every song is great and catchy. I have to say I really have a weak spot for Eeh Hai Bambay and Khaike Paan Banareswala, popular songs to their best and in both songs, Amitabh's enjoyment is glowing.

Let's all eat Paan from Benares... Yoohoo!

One of the flaws of Don was perhaps its length, sometimes the story was a little too slow-paced, but the last half-hour made it all worth it. Don is a milestone in the history of Hindi cinema, and is a must-watch for every Bollywood fan, the legendary Amitabh's performance deserves you loose your time on it!

Amitabh Bachchan With Grandson Agastya Nanda and Granddaughter Navya Naveli in Goa For the New Year's

Superstar Amitabh Bachchan was seen having a fun time with grandchildren Agastya Nanda and Navya Naveli (Shewta Bachchan Nanda'a Children) in Goa. Amitabh Bachchan took a jet ski ride (speedboat) with grandson Agastya at Benaulim beach. Big B, is known to have a liking for water sports and was spotted enjoying a brief holiday with wife Jaya and grand children Agastya Nanda and Navya Naveli in Goa this New Year's. Navya Naveli is 13 years old and Agastya Nanad is 10 years of age.

Pictures of Amitabh Bachchan With Grandchildren Agastya Nanda and Navya Naveli at Goa Beach

Amitabh Bachchan With Grandson Agastya Nanda Goes jet skiing in Goa Beach

Amitabh Bachchan With Granddaughter Navya Naveli (Shweta Bachchan Nanda's Daughter) in Goa For the New Year's

Amitabh Bachchan With Grandson Agastya Nanda Goes jet skiing in Goa's Benaulim Beach

Amitabh Bachchan With Granddaughter Navya Naveli at Benaulim Beach in Goa

Amitabh Bachchan Rides the Waves on a Speedboat with his Grandson Agastya Nanda near Benaulim Beach in Goa.

Amitabh Bachchan Rides the Water Bike/Scooter With Grandson Agastya Nanda

After the beach day, Bachchan posted a series of tweets saying, “A fulfilling day! Full of fun, full of grandchildren, full of jet ski, full of sea water and full of love for them,” he wrote, adding,

“He (Agastya) had said he was a pro ... well almost .. with a bit of help. Media and crowd hurried us back.”

He blogged, "It happened! The early morning appointment with the kids and the sea and the jet ski's. They were ready before me! I thought they would sleep over, having travelled all the way from Phuket, Bangkok and Mumbai to get here the previous day. But no! The kids are on some other energy!

So off we went into the tempting waters and powerful jet ski's - Navya driving by herself and a trainer behind her, and me taking Agastya for a ride first and then giving him the ropes later. Brother and sister are keen competitors. Each wanting to outdo the other."

Well, Big B proved a doting grandpa to his grandchildren.

Pictures of Amitabh Bachchan With Daughter Shweta Nanda on Koffee With Karan

Amitabh Bachchan accompanied by daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda will appear on Karan Johar's popular chat show Koffee With Karan, aired on Star world on Sundays 9 PM IST.

"Shweta on with me at 'Koffee with Karan'. Shweta and Karan have been the best of friends from when they were five or six years old!" Amitabh posted on his Twitter page.

The 68-year-old even posted pictures of the three of them together - While Amitabh looked dashing in a black suit, Shweta looked elegant in an off-shoulder carrot-coloured gown. Amitabh feels very emotional and happy whenever Shweta flies in from Delhi to Mumbai to spend time with them.

"Kids are the most beautiful acquisition of the universe ... simple, endearing and lovable till the end ... may god bless them!" added Big B.

Amitabh Bachchan With Daughter Shweta Nanda and Karan Johar on Koffee With Karan

Amitabh Bachchan With Daughter Shweta Nanda on Koffee With Karan

Amitabh Bachchan on Koffee With Karan

Amitabh Bachchan's Daughter Shweta Bachchan Nanda on Koffee With Karan

Shweta Nanda Walks The Ramp For Designers Abu-Sandeep at The Delhi Couture Week

Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta Nanda and Australian cricketer Brett Lee walked the ramp for the designer duo Abu Jani-Sandeep Khosla at the finale of Couture Week in Delhi on Sunday evening. Guests like Steve Waugh, Suzanne Roshan, Dimple Kapadia, Rinkie Khanna, Nikhil Nanda, Nitasha Nanda, Shobaa De, Shahnaz Hussain among others were spotted on the front row.

Amithab Bachchan's Daughter Shweta Nanda at the finale of The Delhi Couture Week

Big B's Daughter Shweta Nanda Walks The Runway For Designer Duo Abu Jani-Sandeep Kosla at The Delhi Couture Week – Grand Finale Show

Sweta Nanda Walks The Ramp For Abu-Sandeep.

Shweta Bachchan Nanda

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla with Shweta Nanda and Brett Lee



Shweta Nanda with husband, businessman Nikhil Nanda at The Delhi Couture Week

Shweta Nanda , daughter of megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Aussie cricketer Brett Lee provided a a perfect ending to the Delhi Couture Week, gracing the runway for the finale show by designer duo Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla.

It is no secret that the designers are a hot favourite of the Bachchan family and Shweta, donning a three-dimensional lotus motif dress, carried off herself gracefully on the ramp last night while Brett, wearing a beige dhoti and off-white sherwani showed the world that his skills go beyond the popping crease.

"I loved the drama, the dazzle and the lotus. It makes you feel special and the clothes gave me the confidence," Shweta said after the show.

Echoing similar sentiments, Lee who also launched his fashion label at the couture week, said, "I am honoured to walk the ramp for them and they have used amazing materials".

"I'll wear this dress when I play against India next time," he jokingly said.

Jani and Khosla, returning to capital after four years paid a tribute to Hollywood glam dolls Madonna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue, with their collection, ALMOST 24.

"For the first time we have tried to be experimental,funky and avant-garde with a new concept. We thought it would be fun and the response has been good. Its timeless elegance meets here and now, in your face, rock chick glamour," said Jani.

"This is 21st Century India in all her myriad glory.There's all the tehzeeb of the past tinged with a tongue in cheek nonchalance," said Khosla.

The designers admit they prepared for the show in 12 hours and the dancers on the ramp made it all the more special, though they wanted to have them in more numbers.

The sensual collection had saris, empire line jackets,and gowns.The collection was divided into three parts Abaan which had multi coloured floral thread embroidery with bling, Sonaar which payed homage to Sonar Kella, the book and film by Satyajit Ray and 'Shabb' which had a monotone of Gothic black forms.

Cheering the designer duo in the front row were celebrities like Dimple Kapadia, Rinki Khanna, and Shobha De.