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40 Soulful Arijit Singh Songs That Are A Must On Every Fan's Playlist

Apr 252018

The power of music is such that it can make you fall in love, while also being able to mend your aching broken heart. Even more so, when that music has the magic touch of Arijit Singh’s mesmerising voice.

Arijit’s name in the Bollywood music industry has now become synonymous with perfection. From his soulful baritone to tracks that can get you on the dance floor, he has a voice that can blend with every mood.

From being a nobody to becoming a voice capable of touching one’s soul, Arijit is now the undisputed king of male playback singers. A blockbuster chart is incomplete without his name. Last year his song Channa Mereya struck a chord with the entire nation, making everyone feel the painful sting of love.

We have compiled a list of his 40 best tracks for your every mood. Enjoy!

1. Ae Dil Hai Mushkil & Channa Mereya (‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’)

It is very rare when an entire music album is loved by the masses and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ just did that. However, it was the title track and ‘Channa Mereya’ that took the whole industry by a storm.

2. Ae Watan (‘Raazi’)

Hasn’t it been a while since we had a song that actually makes you think about your country? Well, Arijit just brought us a new track for our playlist!

3. Aaj Se Teri (‘Padma’)

No matter how cheesy the lyrics might sound, you need to agree that love is cheesy and Arijit makes it perfect.

4. Tum Hi Ho (‘Aashiqui 2’)

Yeah, we know you’ve had enough of this chartbuster. But we’re talking about the one he sung at MTV Unplugged. This version is so much better than the original. Wouldn’t you agree?

5. Binte Dil (‘Padmaavat’)

Forget Ranveer Singh for a moment, and just hear the beautiful voice that kept you hooked to that scene.

6. Tera Yaar Hoon Main (‘Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety’)

“Tu hi vajah, tere bina, bevajah bekaaar hu mai, tera yaar hu mai, tera yaar hu mai.” Don’t we all have that one friend for whom we could just sing this song without a thought?

7. Muskurane (‘City Lights’)

Beautiful lyrics with soothing music, what more can one ask? One of my favorites indeed!

8. Soch Na Sake (‘Airlift’)

This defines everything beautiful!

9. Enna Sona (‘Ok Jaanu’)

Nothing was really ‘Ok’ with this film except for this track with we can hear endless times.

10. Meet (‘Simran’)

Just hear it out!

11. Nashe Si Chadh Gayi (‘Befikre’)

Arjit’s voice, Ranveer Singh, and Vaani Kapoor’s moves made this song a viral sensation.

12. Hawayein (‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’)

The only good thing that happened to this film was Arjit Singh. Yes, we said it!

13. Kabira – Encore (‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’)

We bet this one’s already on your playlist.

14. The Breakup Song (‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’)

Known for singing heart-wrenching songs, Arijit gave a refreshing feel to break up and the song literally makes you groove as he sings, “Breakup song karde dil ki feeling strong.”

15. Ik Vaari Aa (‘Raabta’)

Watch this film at your own risk, but oh please do hear this song on loop!

16. Samjhawan (‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’)

Who would have thought there could be a singer who could even come close to a legend like Rahat Fateh Ali Khan? But Arijit Singh not only captures the essence of the song perfectly well, he even gave it his own unique touch.

17. Phir Bhi Tumko Chaahunga (‘Half Girlfriend’)

Truth be told, Arijit Singh has been the saving grace of all the ‘blah….blah…blah’ movies. If it wasn’t for this man, you wouldn’t even talk about the film.

18. Zaalima (‘Raees’)

The makers were Zaalim to make this film, but the song was Zaalim in a good way.

19. Dilli Wali Girlfriend (Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani)

It wasn’t just Deepika Padukone and Ranbir Kapoor’s chemistry that made us sing Dilliwali Girlfriend constantly, but it was Arijit perfection that made it the number one wedding track.

20. Yeh Ishq Hai (‘Rangoon’)

Love never felt this beautiful!

21. Judaai (‘Badlapur’)

Once you listen to this gem, you won’t be able to get it out of your head!

22. Phir Le Aaya Dil – Reprise (‘Barfi’)

Soul wrenchingly and poignant, this one.

23. Dil Cheez Tujhe Dedi (‘Airlift’)

Arabic music + Akshay Kumar + Arijit’s incredible voice = Permanent place on our playlist.

24. Kabhi Jo Badal Barse (‘Jackpot’)

Infusing soul and meaning into everything, literally with just his voice.

25. Suno Na Sangemarmar (‘Youngistaan’)

The lyrics may make you cringe a little, but Arijit Singh’s voice more than makes up for it!

26. Tose Naina (‘Mickey Virus’)

Arijit once himself mentioned that this song is the closest to his heart. Ergo, it is ours too.

27. Hungama Ho Gaya (‘Queen’)

Get drunk and dance to this all night!

28. Dua (‘Shanghai’)

This one will tug at your heartstrings.

29. Humari Adhuri Kahani- Title Track

Some songs remind you of your lost love or incomplete stories and this is just one of those.

30. Mast Magan (‘2 States’)

What Shah Rukh Khan is to romance in movies, Arijit is that for music! Adding another favourite.

31. Laal Ishq (‘Ram Leela’)

One of the most underrated songs in Arijit Singh’s career, this is a soulful piece. When in a melancholic mood, hear it out, and you’ll know how beautiful this song is! The semi-classical influences add to the mood.

32. Sooraj Dooba Hai (‘Roy’)

Hard to believe how the same person can sound so mature and thoughtful in one song and bring out this fresh, young energy in another. This is bound to put you in a party mood.

33. Gerua (‘Dilwale’)

The worst SRK and Kajol comeback ever, but this beautiful song made the duo look heavenly.

34. Agar Tum Saath Ho (‘Tamasha’)

For all who have gone through the painful lane of love!

35. Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo

Originally sang by famous Pakistani singer Farida Khanum, Arijit recreated this song and made it immortal again.

36. Khul Kabhi Toh (‘Haider’)

Arijit’s impeccable voice and the beautifully penned down lyrics make this the most romantic song ever! It is sad that the song never got its due.

37. Aaj Fir (‘Hate Story 2’)

Who says every singer spoils the original version?

38. Sukoon Mila (‘Mary Kom’)

Everyone remembers Priyanka Chopra’s incredible portrayal of Mary Kom in this film, but this song is worth remembering as well.

39. Dekha Hazaro Dafa (‘Rustom’)

If you don’t have this on your playlist, you simply cannot call yourself an Arijit fan!

Varun Dhawan's Journey From A Star Kid To A Fine Actor Proves He's The Dark Horse Of Bollywood

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Apr 242018

He tasted stardom right at the beginning of his career, a feat that is achieved only by a handful of stars in Bollywood. Varun Dhawan has been steadily receiving the love and affection of millions from his ‘Student Of The Year’ days. While for many debutants this might still be a dream, for Varun it’s a reality that he has been living since his debut days.

The man has enjoyed success in a manner that no other actor has. Over the time he has proved how versatile he is as an actor and has tried his hands at a variety of roles in just a little time, proving just that.

Four out of his 10 films in his six-year-old career have already entered 100 crore club. While it took around two to three decades for the Khans and the Kapoors to reach that level of fame, Varun, on the other hand, did the impossible in a quick span of time.

Varun’s Bollywood journey actually follows a non-linear pattern. He first became a star, enjoyed the fame and then transformed into an exceptional actor, proving he was good in everything!

The First Break- ‘SOTY’

He started his journey with Karan Johar’s ‘Student Of The Year’. Being launched in B-town wasn’t a difficult task for him, being David Dhawan’s son. He had a godfather who had the podium set for him. Along with him, it was Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra who made their debut in the film industry in the same movie.

Millenial’s Govinda

While most debutants look for films after their first one, Varun was seen after a gap of two years with father David Dhawan’s directorial – ‘Main Tera Hero’. The film wasn’t an extraordinary one, but his comic-timing was enough to make numbers at the box office and impress the audience. Sreenath aka Seenu was different than Rohan Nanda and that was enough to give viewers a glimpse of his talent. In fact, Varun became the millennial’s Govinda.

Then Came Varun The Actor

2015, established Varun Dhawan as an actor. Well, we already knew he could deliver a commercially successful film, but with ‘Badlapur’ his image as an artist changed. He wasn’t just an entertainer anymore, he was more than that. He was an actor who understood his craft, who got into the skin of his character and connected with the audience instantly. His portrayal of Raghu, a miserable man shattered with the loss of his wife and son, out for revenge, was nothing but an example of sheer talent.

After being part of two different movies playing a rom-com role, watching him hungry for vengeance surprised many. And what made him earn peoples’ respect was the way he stood his ground despite having an actor like Nawazuddin Siddiqui against him.

When Nawaz can easily take away the spotlight from someone like SRK in ‘Raees’, doing the same with Varun wouldn’t have been difficult. But it was absolutely thrilling to see how Varun held his own, transforming from the candyfloss hero in ‘SOTY’ to a force to be reckoned with in ‘Badlapur’, one who could stand shoulder to shoulder with seasoned performers like Nawaz.

The Dancing Star

Then came Remo D’Souza’s ‘ABCD 2’ in 2015, where we saw Varun dancing up a storm and putting his heart and soul into his character. From stepping into the shoes of a professional dancer to being hailed for his performance, Varun was continuously proving the naysayers wrong that he was not just a product of nepotism. ‘ABCD 2’ was his first movie that entered the 100 crore club.

Paying The Price For Bad Scripts

In the same year came ‘Dilwale’. A movie that marked the comeback of the iconic duo of Kajol and SRK. However, the movie tanked and the horrific script is to be blamed for it. But despite being a flop, it easily whopped 100 crores at the box office just because it was a King Khan movie.

What followed next was another movie with John Abraham. Nor did the film fare well nor was Varun appreciated for his work. As critics began attacking him for the string of flops, it was becoming evident that he was paying the price of choosing bad scripts.

Going Big In 2017

If Sreenath made us laugh, Humpty on the other side was the total filmy hero that the masses loved to watch. After ‘Main Tera Hero’ came ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’, which was a tribute to Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’. Alia Bhatt and Varun’s crackling chemistry did wonders on-screen. Not only did it get massive praise from the critics, but it also made big bucks at the box office. With this, he proved he could easily slip into different roles and do justice to the characters. This became his second 100 crore movie and then he got his third one last year with ‘Judwaa 2’. 2017 changed the entire game for Varun, making him the most bankable actor of the present generation.

The Show Goes On

In 2018, Varun appeared in Shoojit Sircar’s ‘October’, a movie that has got the entire nation talking about his brilliant acting. The movie which released recently wasn’t a cliché sappy love story but a story of profound love. Varun is being showered with praises for his most recent work and we couldn’t agree more. And now we will be seeing him soon in ‘Sui-Dhaaga’ with Anushka Sharma.

The Check List:

Rom-Com, check!

Versatility, Check!

A Great dancer, check!

Dark roles, check!

Intense actor, check!

All in all, we can say that Varun might be a nepotism baby, but the man has come a long way from that tag proving his worth and has built his career graph on his own terms and conditions.

In a time when getting people into the theatres is a tough job, his name is enough to fill the halls up, something that even Khans can’t do anymore. He has worked hard and has shown the world that he is more than just a star kid, and is a real star indeed.

The New 'Venom' Trailer Finally Introduces Us To Tom Hardy's Sinister Alter-Ego

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Apr 242018

Two months ago, we got the first look of Venom, showing a jaded Tom Hardy walking down the streets, riding bikes and getting a CT scan. However, we never really got to see Hardy’s true character Eddie Brock transforming into the evil Venom, but the wait is finally over and believe us when we say the wait is worth it.

The latest trailer dropped today and it introduces us to Hardy’s transformation into the scary anti-hero.

The New Venom Trailer Finally Introduces Us To Tom Hardys Sinister Alter-Ego © Sony

The trailer shows how he gets infected with the ‘Symbiote’ (an alien parasite), that requires a host to survive. The first host for this venom was Spider-Man, but Peter Parker got rid of it after he realised how dark and dangerous it can be. Soon the alien element finds itself another host in journalist Brock

Going by the comic books Carlton Drake, a twisted Silicon Valley bioresearch scientist, is fascinated by the alien element and creates different variations of the symbiote- Lasher, Phage, Scream, Agony, and Riot.

The New 'Venom' Trailer Finally Introduces Us To Tom Hardy's Sinister Alter-Ego © Sony

Coming to the rival, while there were tons of speculations that Cletus Kasady aka Carnage will be the main antagonist, it looks like Carlton Drake played by Riz Ahmed (head of Life Foundation) might actually be the one. Yeah, they are the same evil gang who were after Spider-Man.

Also in the film, Scott Haze will be seen as Roland Treece. We also have Reid Scott as Patrick Mulligan aka Toxin, the third famous symbiote. In case you forgot, he is the first symbiote to actually have an alliance with Spidy and an on and off equation with Venom.

The New 'Venom' Trailer Finally Introduces Us To Tom Hardy's Sinister Alter-Ego © Sony

After watching the trailer, all we can say is Hardy’s character

Check out the trailer now:

Also, let us tell you this movie isn’t going to part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which includes of giants like the ‘Avengers’, ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Guardian of the Galaxy’. ‘Venom’ will actually be part of Sony’s Marvel Universe.

The New 'Venom' Trailer Finally Introduces Us To Tom Hardy's Sinister Alter-Ego © Sony

Even though Venom isn’t part of MCU, it still is part of the same world and we can expect another crossover. Wouldn’t that be exciting? The makers will also be coming up with new superhero films like ‘Nightwatch’, ‘Silver and Black’ to name a few.

The movie will hit the screens on 5th October and we are totally ready to witness Tom Hardy’s sinister alter-ego.

'Sanju' Teaser Is Nothing Like What We Expected, Yet We're In Awe Of Ranbir's Transformation

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Apr 242018

The much awaited-teaser of Sanjay Dutt’s biopic is out and you just can’t afford to miss it. For anyone who had doubts over Ranbir Kapoor as the lead for the film, wait till you see him in the clip that was released today. From perfectly capturing Sanjay’s soul to his essence, Ranbir looks exactly like him and there is no denying the eerie resemblance.

Ranbir had already displayed his acting heroics to the world in ‘Barfi’, where he stunned everyone without even saying a word. And now, we get to see him in another challenging role, where he is encapsulating the story of one of the biggest names in Bollywood.

The first thought that strikes your mind when you watch the trailer is if Sanjay Dutt was exactly like ‘Munna’ in real life.

Teaser of 'Sanju', biopic on Sanjay Dutt Fox Star Studios

Bollywood’s original bad boy, Sanjay, has lived a roller coaster life off-screen. His life makes up the perfect script for a movie filled with scandals, conspiracies, sorrow, salaciousness and everything in between. Hence, the teaser of ‘Sanju’ by Rajkumar Hirani hit the nail right on the head. The never-ending buzz around his life has always fascinated people and what could be better than getting to see the complex story of his life on the big –screen?

Teaser of 'Sanju', biopic on Sanjay Dutt Fox Star Studios

As the teaser begins, we see Ranbir sliding effortlessly into multiple avatars of Sanjay, taking through various phases of his life. From his early days in Bollywood to his Yerwada jail-term controversy, the teaser, in the beginning, may disappoint some people as it’s not as dark as one might have thought. Or let say not as dramatic as one might have expected, but even that can’t stop you from watching it. It is the perfect Hirani movie and that is its selling point.

Teaser of 'Sanju', biopic on Sanjay Dutt Fox Star Studios

Eventually, the teaser picks up the pace, and we get to see the real-side of Dutt coming to life. But it is Ranbir’s magnificent transformation that is worth applauding. Talk about a real-life chameleon!

Check out the teaser now and tell us what you feel.

Priyanka Chopra, Chris Pratt Can't Stop Gushing Over Dwayne Johnson's New Baby Girl 'Tiana'

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Apr 242018

Dwayne Johnson who is loved by millions across the globe got the most amazing gift of his life. Welcoming his second child with his wife Lauran Hashian, ‘The Rock’ proudly showed the world his new baby girl- Tiana Gia Johnson.

Taking to his Instagram, Dwayne shared the emotional news along with a heart-warming picture of him with Tiana and wrote, “Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar.”

Skin to skin. Our mana. Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world. Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar. I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia’s delivery, it’s hard to express the new level of love, respect and admiration I have for @laurenhashianofficial and all mamas and women out there. Word to the wise gentlemen, it’s critical to be by your lady’s head when she’s delivering, being as supportive as you can.. holding hands, holding legs, whatever you can do. But, if you really want to understand the single most powerful and primal moment life will ever offer – watch your child being born. Its a life changer and the respect and admiration you have for a woman, will forever be boundless. And to my third and youngest daughter, Tiana Gia – like I did when your two older sisters Simone Alexandra and Jasmine Lia were born, you have my word, I’ll love, protect, guide and make ya laugh for the rest of my life. Your crazy dad has many responsibilities and wears many hats in this big ol’ world, but being your dad will always be the one I’m most proud to wear. Oh and one more thing.. you’re gonna love rollin’ in daddy’s pick up truck. #TianaGiaJohnsonðŸŒº #3rdDaughter #BlessesAndGratefulMan #ImInTROUBLE

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This news has indeed thrilled everyone across the globe and people can’t contain their happiness. Joining the world in wishing the parents, Priyanka Chopra, who made her Hollywood debut with Dwayne in ‘Baywatch’, gushed over his newborn baby.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson Second Daughter: Priyanka Chopra Welcomes Dwayne Johnson Baby Girl Tiana © ParamountPictures

Congratulating the couple Priyanka commented, “So beautiful! Congrats to you and @laurenhasianofficial!” Well indeed, Tiana is the most beautiful baby girl you will see today.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson Second Daughter: Priyanka Chopra Welcomes Dwayne Johnson Baby Girl Tiana © Instagram

Even ‘Star-Lord’ Chris Pratt welcomed the little one and since the announcement, Dwayne’s photo is filled with messages and good wishes.

Dwayne The Rock Johnson Second Daughter: Priyanka Chopra Welcomes Dwayne Johnson Baby Girl Tiana © Twitter

In his post, Dwayne has asked all the ‘wise gentlemen’ to be supportive during their wives pregnancy and asked them to be there in every way possible. “And the respect and admiration you have for a woman will forever be boundless,” he added. He also said that witnessing the process of childbirth is a life-changing experience.

His beautiful and inspirational post has now gone viral and has garnered over 77 lakh likes. Dwayne also said how he has been raised by loving women and the birth of his new girl has made him love, respect and admire his partner Lauren even more.

Here’s Dwayne’s beautiful message that will definitely touch your soul:

“Skin to skin. Our mana. Blessed and proud to bring another strong girl into this world.

Tiana Gia Johnson came into this world like a force of nature and Mama @laurenhashianofficial labored and delivered like a true rockstar.

I was raised and surrounded by strong, loving women all my life, but after participating in baby Tia’s delivery, it’s hard to express the new level of love, respect, and admiration I have for @laurenhashianofficial and all mamas and women out there.

Word to the wise gentlemen, it’s critical to be by your lady’s head when she’s delivering, being as supportive as you can.. holding hands, holding legs, whatever you can do. But, if you really want to understand the single most powerful and primal moment life will ever offer – watch your child being born. It’s a life changer and the respect and admiration you have for a woman, will forever be boundless.

And to my third and youngest daughter, Tiana Gia – like I did when your two older sisters Simone Alexandra and Jasmine Lia were born, you have my word, I’ll love, protect, guide and make ya laugh for the rest of my life.

Your crazy dad has many responsibilities and wears many hats in this big ol’ world, but being your dad will always be the one I’m most proud to wear.

Oh and one more thing… you’re gonna love rollin’ in daddy’s pick up truck. #TianaGiaJohnsonðŸŒº

#3rdDaughter#BlessesAndGratefulMan#ImInTROUBLE”

8 Bollywood Actors Who Can Give Playback Singers A Run For Their Money

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Apr 232018

If cinema is the heart of India, music is its soul. While the actors portraying different roles take us to a new world each time we watch a movie, it’s the songs and the voices behind them that makes all the difference in the world.

While there are brilliant actors in Bollywood, there are few gifted ones with multiple talents. Most of the actors have their trusted playback singers giving them the on-screen voice, making that song our favourite.

But a few actors in the industry have broken out of this style to showcase their own talent when it comes to music. Being good at one thing is great, but what if you were brilliant in the other one too? Bringing you a list of actors who can act, dance AND sing, proving nothing is impossible for them.

1. Amitabh Bachchan