Aamir, Big B Tweet talk

All of us who grew up on a heavy dose of Bollywood will die for this one to happen. I know I will for sure. If current trends are to go by, Twitter can perhaps champion this all by itself and stake its claim for getting two of the most talented actors in this era to come together for the first time.

We all know how meticulous Aamir Khan can be when it comes to movie-making. He devours a character during the entire making of a film and undergoes a physical transformation of sorts for that tenure.  And then there is our very own Big B whom I would fondly like to call the first citizen of Bollywood. While Big B and Shah Rukh’s product endorsement blitzkriegs are well-known, our perfectionist a.k.a Aamir Khan is extra cautious even in picking the brands that he endorses. This man really walks the talk. For instance, he uses a Samsung phone, a brand he endorses.

Big B finally convinced Aamir to hop on to Twitter as a means to build a rapport with his fans. After all, it is also the in-thing nowadays. It took a bit of thinking, but Aamir finally got on to the Twitter bandwagon. Understandably, he follows Big B (besides Salman, Imran and Karan Johar) and the tweet exchanges between these two Bollywood icons are always a pleasure read.

A huge fan of both these personalities, I can’t help but imagine a time when they will finally come together for a film, thanks to the bond that is now being cemented by Twitter. As a movie buff I have always envisioned a Shawshank Redemption-like script starring Big B and Aamir. What a delight that would be? The original version had Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, two powerhouses of acting.

Conversations between the two range from the FIFA World Cup to Rafael Nadal. Aamir’s respect for Big B became evident when he actually took to the latter’s suggestion and joined Twitter. He in fact began tweeting with a classic Urdu line as a mark of respect for Big B. As I see both these icons exchange notes on Twitter, I can’t help but dream of a film with both in it. Twitter is indeed turning out to be one Bollywood bonding tool.

Here are some excerpts from Big B’s and Aamir’s conversations on Twitter –

1. 
   SrBachchan @aamir_khan Brazil-Argentina in a penalty shoot out in the finals !! 01 Jul 2010 from web in reply to aamir_khan
2. 
   aamir_khan @SrBachchan with #Arg winning! 🙂 01 Jul 2010 from Twitter for Android in reply to SrBachchan
3. 
   SrBachhann @aamir_khan Morning ! Told you of the ‘madness’ you would create .. barely 2 days and over 70,000 followers.. that’s immense .. 02 Jul 2010 from web
4. 
   aamir_khan @SrBachhann thanks to you, sir 🙂 02 Jul 2010 from Twitter for Android in reply to SrBachhann
5. 
   SrBachchan T46 -Don’t feel like watching anymore football ! Brazil out ! Unbelievable !! Oh ! heartbreaking .. 02 Jul 2010 from web
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   aamir_khan @SrBachchan Sir, Argentina! 02 Jul 2010 from Twitter for Android in reply to SrBachchan
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   SrBachchan @aamir_khan I do !! After the midnight game !!.. this evening Nadal-Berdych at Wimbledon 04 Jul 2010 from web in reply to aamir_khan
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   aamir_khan @SrBachchan what is your prediction, sir? 04 Jul 2010 from Twitter for Android in reply to SrBachchan
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   SrBachchan @aamir_khan nadal so far .. But in this unpredictable season can’t say anything .. You ..? 04 Jul 2010 from Twitter for BlackBerry® in reply to aamir_khan

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Bollywood Romances Reel and Real

We list out Bollywood’s top pairs of 2010 – some created box office magic while others will probably never be seen together. From Shahid-Priyanka’s onscreen and off-screen romance, to Ranbir-Katrina, whose rumoured romance might have been the reason for their real life romances going kaput, to Farhan-Deepika’s pairing in ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’ and all the way to SRK-Kajol’s grand comeback together to the big screen, we have it all, right here for you. Read on as we celebrate tinsel town’s most talked about pairs.

Shahrukh Khan-Kajol

Kajol and Shahrukh Khan’s ‘My Name is Khan’ was the most awaited release of the year. The duo starred opposite each other after almost eight years and fans were eagerly hoping they would recreate the magic of their previous hits. It was a treat watching them onscreen together. After Kajol’s long sabbatical post marriage and child, the audience was waiting to see them make a comeback soon. And everyone was surprised when she turned down ‘Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna’ and decided to do ‘Fanaa’ with Aamir Khan instead. The most celebrated pair since Amitabh-Rekha, this pair comes second only because of the 8-year-old gap since ‘Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham’.

Ranbir-Katrina

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif looked great together in ‘Rajneeti’ after their first successful outing in ‘Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani’. While rumours of on and off-screen romance abounded, Deepika and Ranbir called it quits and there was visible strain between Katrina and Salman during promotions and film parties. Whether this ‘work romance’ was just a publicity gimmick or not, there’s no discounting the great chemistry these two have onscreen.

Hrithik-Barbara

Their debut film might have bombed at the box office in India but the good-looking pair set the screen on fire in ‘Kites’. Everyone was talking about Hrithik Roshan and Barbara Mori’s amazing chemistry. While men fell for the svelte Barbara and a friend of mine couldn’t stop gushing about her lip movements, women swooned over Bollywood Greek god Hrithik Roshan. Rumour mills were abuzz, talking about the sparks in real life too. But little was heard of the off-screen romance after Sussanne and Barbara started happily chatting up on Twitter.

Imran-Sonam

Imran and Sonam were the most anticipated fresh new pair, cast as the main leads in ‘I Hate Luv Storys’. Sonam brought the vivacity of Juhi Chawla back to the big screen and made her presence felt in Bollywood. We haven’t seen much of Imran since his sensational debut in ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na’. A lot was riding on this film but their first outing together failed to set the screen on fire. Their chemistry was thanda and the acting wasn’t up to the mark. So here’s hoping that there pairing isn’t written off just yet.

Farhan–Deepika

In what was the most unlikely pairing of the year, Deepika Padukone and Farhan Akhtar were one of the most talked about couples in Vijay Lalwani’s ‘Karthik Calling Karthik’. While the film didn’t do too well, their performance won over the hearts of fans with their easy rapport and great chemistry. Farhan’s complex character got the critics votes and Deepika charmed the audience in her role as the conflicted girlfriend. We hope to see them onscreen again soon.

Akshay-Deepika

Akshay Kumar and Deepika Padukone were again seen together in Sajid Khan’s ‘Housefull’ and this time the comedy worked at the box office. Their previous release ‘Chandni Chowk to China’ didn’t do too well.  Though Akshay’s simpleton act did not go down well with the audience, Indian or international, the film got noticed for Deepika’s winsome smile and the stunts that were hugely inspired by Jackie Chan films and Lucy Liu in ‘Kill Bill 2’.

Saif-Kareena

Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor sizzled in the promos of ‘Kurbaan’ but the film proved to be an out-and-out dud. The real-life couple was starring opposite each other for the first time since they got together. Saif and Kareena have rubbished gossip about any impending nuptials in the near future and have said that they are happy to be in love and would like to focus on their individual careers. Despite their first two films together, ‘Tashan’ and ‘Kurbaan’, bombing, here’s hoping that they will be third time lucky in ‘Agent Vinod’.

Shahid-Priyanka

Shahid Kapur and Priyanka Chopra ruled as the #1 onscreen pair of 2009. While their performances in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Kaminey’ received rave reviews, rumour mills were abuzz with stories about their ‘real-life’ chemistry. Bollywood grapevine has it that love blossomed during the shoot when Shahid ‘saved’ Priyanka when they both slipped and fell from a scooter. The couple was soon spotted together. Since both had just come out of relationships, B-town’s eyes were all on them. But even before they could officially announce that they were a couple, buzz is that Priyanka and Shahid have called it quits. We wish they would patch things up if only to witness their undeniably magical chemistry onscreen once more.

Which are your favourite Bollywood pairs? Share your list with us. You can also connect with me on Twitter.

Come, Dance in the Rains

If there is one thing I love, it is the rains. As the skies darken and the rains fall pitter patter, I become restless. I love to walk out in the rains much like Bollywood heroines dancing in the rains. Ah, did I say rain dance and Bollywood? Does that catch your attention? Well, let me just stop writing and list some of my favourite rain songs.

Don’t we all relate to the long summers when the mind and the body yearns for it to start raining?  And when the skies turn dark, doesn’t it call for a party? Here’s Bhuvan and his team of rustic villagers rejoicing at the sight of the dark clouds in the horizon.  (This does not really classify as a rain dance…but, we need to set the mood, right?)

And then it rained.  The music of the rains, the dreams she saw….

When it rains, says Chameli, she doesn’t know where her mind flows.

Rain makes the heroine happy, and she dances with abandon.

Do raindrops talk? I feel they do, and so does the heroine

It is not just the heroine who likes to shake a leg, everyone enjoys this amazing number.

Love flows, like the rain. Would you like to draw inspiration from this song to propose to your girl?

The rains set the backdrop for subtle emotions. And sometimes, not so subtle.

From subtle to passionate.

And then, there’s this.

Can love ever remain under wraps? I beg to differ.

There are many more that I can list, but I hope you enjoy the rains with these songs. And oh yea, I feel no list is ever complete without this evergreen number from Shree 420.