Falling in Love with Bollywood

Before Devdas, Romeo and Juliet, Tristan and Isolde: The Tale of Layla and Majnun

The 2007 film *Aaja Nachle* features a beautifully staged, costumed, and choreographed musical of the ancient epic Persian love story of Layla and Majnun which leaves audiences spellbound. Read more →

Whatever Will Be Will Be in Love ("Kay Sera Sera", Pukar)

This upbeat item number stands out for set design, song storyline, and the pairing of two of India's best dancers, Madhuri Dixit and Prabhu Deva. Read more →

Singin' in the Rain: 5 Favorite Bollywood Rain Dances

With the monsoon season in India running from June through September, rain tends to be an standard element of most Indian films. Here are 5 favorite item numbers featuring Bollywood stars joyfully singing and dancing in the rain. Read more →

My Style Is Legendary ("Ghagra", Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani) #musicmonday

Ranbir Kapoor dances with Madhuri Dixit in an entertaining item number full of taunting and teasing and a kiss on the cheek. Read more →

Our Bodies Are Separated But Our Hearts Are Not ("Badan Juda Hote Hain", Koyla)

Juxtaposing a powerful syncopated rhythm against a mournful melodic cry of the heart echoes the emotional turmoil experienced by the hero and heroine. Read more →

5 Stages of Shankar in the Inferno of Love and Revenge (Koyla)

Just as coal goes through different stages of development, so does Shankar. Read more →

Survivalist Strategies with Shankar (Koyla)

When you find yourself running into the jungle to escape your enemies, you may need to use some of the skills Shankar employs while living in the wilderness. Read more →

On the Rosary of Breath ("Sanson Ki Mala Pe" - Koyla) #musicmonday

Juxtaposing the music and Gauri's intricate dance against the raw drumbeats delivered by Shankar makes this performance memorable. Read more →