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Indian Express
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
‘David Dhawan made Sarkai Lo Khatiya vulgar': Lyricist Sameer defends Govinda song, blames Madhuri Dixit's ‘Choli ke Peeche' for boom in ‘double-meaning' Bollywood songs
The classic Indian film format focused equally on the narrative of the film and the songs that go along with it, with some songs transcending the film itself. On the other hand, some songs get flagged for being problematic in nature, and in an era where awareness and sensitivity are non-negotiable requirements, many films and their songs have not aged well. Renowned lyricist Samir Anjaan talked about this particular phenomenon and how many of his songs have been questioned for their lyrics and the underlying meaning behind them, especially the song 'Sarkai Lo Khatiya' from the film Raja Babu, directed by David Dhawan. Another of his songs, 'Khambe Jaisi Khadi Hai', has been in the crosshair with director Sandeep Reddy Vanga questioning Aamir Khan for doing songs that objectified women. While talking to BBC Hindi, Samir quickly cleared himself of all blame for writing songs containing vulgar and inappropriate themes. He instead blamed another very famous track written by Anand Bakshi for starting a trend of sorts, and he blamed the censor board for letting it happen. 'All of this talk about vulgar songs started from Choli Ke Peeche. There was so much chaos, and people were ready to set fires; Anand-Bakshi and Subhash Ghai were being abused. Ultimately the song got passed by the censor board, people heard it all over the country and loved it.' He added that he never truly understood 'how the censor board was okay with that song' and why the people in power did not comment on the amount of backlash it got. ALSO READ: 'AR Rahman will get a song out of you at 3 am,' says Sukhwinder Singh: 'He shines like the moon' Coming to his own music, Samir talked about 'Sarkai Lo Khatiya' from the film Raja Babu. The song was picturised on Govinda and Karisma Kapoor, and just like 'Choli Ke Peeche,' received flack for its messaging. Samir defended himself and said, 'Sarkai lo khatiya' was born out of the practice of musicians and dancers who used to travel from village to village to perform. I have seen my elders listen to the whole song, and I took that song and just remade it for the movie. I didn't write it myself, and I didn't think there was anything vulgar in it. The way David Dhawan shot it, though, was problematic. He pictured it in a very seductive and vulgar way, so people thought it was a song with a double meaning to it.' He stated that people seem to have a problem with everything, and he never intentionally wrote a song with inherent vulgar messaging. 'I have never written a single vulgar song, but still people accuse me of doing so. Should I only write religious and feel-good songs? The writers of today are writing things much worse than what was going on before, and songs like 'Khambe Jaisi Khadi' are nothing compared to that.' The song Samir is making a reference to is from the Aamir Khan film Dil, which was sung by Udit Narayan. Just like the aforementioned tracks, 'Khambe Jaise Khadi' has also become a point of contention, with people debating whether the track is appropriate or not. After Vanga's comments, Aamir had apologised for the song. 'Hindi films have not been responsible enough, especially the way we project men and women. When we show something wrong in the films, we also show that the result of it is something positive. Which is wrong. And we often make the women an 'item' in films. Even the songs are like 'tu cheez badi hai mast mast'. And even I am involved in this and I have done such films. 'khambe jaisi khadi hai, ladki hai ya chadi hai.' We are calling women 'khamba' but not humans. I am very ashamed of it,' he said in an interview to Aaj Tak.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kubbra Sait reunites with Varun Dhawan after acting school; Says, 'most hardworking student…' - Deets inside!
Kubbra Sait is all set and ready for her feature in David Dhawan 's 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai'. The 'Sacred Games' actress recently talked about her latest project as well as starring alongside batchmates Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur . Sait opens up about her feature in 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' 'Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai' is Kubbra's latest feature, and the actress shared how it is a 'legacy project' for her, and even though it was a one-day shoot, she was honoured to be featured in the project. During an interview at the Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI 2025 with PTI, the actress talked about starring alongside the people she used to study with. She also mentioned, 'For me, it's a legacy project, because I'm working with 'the' David Dhawan. It was also giving me a chance to work with Mrunal Thakur, whom I last worked with in Son of Sardaar 2. So, it would have been an extension of our earlier collaboration'. She also talked about how starring alongside Varun Dhawan was something that she had been looking forward to. She shared, 'Varun Dhawan has been my classmate in my acting class! Lastly, Maniesh Paul is someone I have shared the stage with for so many years. So, that for me was a project I would never say no to, even if it was an hour's job'. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Up to 70% off | Shop Sale Libas Undo Kubbra recalls her days at acting school with Dhawan Dhawan and Sait had been batchmates during their time in acting school. She also recalled how she used to skip out on classes and was 'the worst student', however, Dhawan, on the other hand, was the polar opposite of her. She recalled, 'We were in the same batch. I would [often] run away to do my events and other stuff; I think I was the worst student in the class. Varun, on the other hand, was the most hardworking student'.
Pink Villa
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
'Did biggest mistake by making Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Ali Abbas Zafar': Vashu Bhagnani on Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff starrer
Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, starring Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff in the lead, remained in the headlines all for the wrong reasons. While the movie turned out to be a big box office failure, it also ignited a new controversy of non-payment from the production house. And now, producer Vashu Bhagnani has opened up about the film, calling it a big mistake to make it with director Ali Abbas Zafar. In a recent interview with Raunak Kotecha, Vashu Bhagnani admitted that Bade Miyan Chote Miyan (2024) was not a good film. While blaming Ali Abbas Zafar for the movie's failure, he said, "I did biggest mistake by making Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with Mr. Ali Abbas Zafar." Vashu went on to add that how the Tiger Zinda Hai director failed to understand the title. "He didn't understand the title. Hum log bol bol ke thak gaye ki yeh ek comedy picture hai. Aap action daalo, usme bhi action tha. Aap action comedy daal do. Aap comedy action mat karo. Aaj wo mera itna beautiful brand tha, itna beautiful brand, log title se hi andar aana chahte hain." The filmmaker further emphasized that regardless of who the stars are, if the movie is good, you will start liking it. Vashu Bhagnani reveals he would like to remake OG Bade Miyan Chote Miyan with David Dhawan When the filmmaker was asked which of his movies he would like to remake now, he quipped, "Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Part 1 comedy with David Dhawan only." He elaborated by saying that he would pick his friend Rumi Jaffrey as a writer and would try to get David Dhawan as director. Vashu Bhagnani further stated that if David Ji is unavailable to direct, he will ask him to produce, although he will invest the money. "Unka ho mind hai comedy mein, it works like this, Aaj bhi," concluded Bhagnani. For the unversed, the first Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was released in 1990. It had Govinda and Amitabh Bachchan in the lead roles. Directed by David Dhawan, it is considered among the most popular comedy movies of its time. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
News18
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Karisma Kapoor Turns 51: Her 7 Must-watch Films
A David Dhawan classic, Judwaa features Salman Khan in a double role, with Karisma Kapoor and Rambha as the leading ladies. This masala entertainer beautifully blends action, comedy and romance.
Indian Express
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Govinda debuts new look with moustache, fans hail him as ‘hero no 1' as they demand his comeback
Veteran Bollywood actor Govinda set social media abuzz after unveiling a striking new look that caught fans by surprise. The 61-year-old star, who has been largely absent from the silver screen in recent years, appeared in a sleek black-and-white ensemble, complete with oversized sunglasses and a pencil moustache, a noticeable departure from his familiar style. In a video shared on Instagram, Govinda is seen confidently walking toward the camera, exuding the charisma reminiscent of his heyday. A day earlier, he had teased fans with a photo. Shared post on Time A post shared by Govinda (@govinda_herono1) The posts quickly reignited admiration and nostalgia among fans, many of whom flooded the comments with calls for his return to the big screen. One user wrote, 'Govinda jaisa hero koi doosra nahi hai. Only one brand.' Others speculated that his new look might be tied to an upcoming film project, while some were even left wondering if the man in the videos was a lookalike rather than the actor himself. Also Read | Govinda destroyed his career by surrounding himself with pandits, David Dhawan poisoned his mind: Pahlaj Nihalani calls actor 'nasamajh' Govinda, a defining face of 1990s Bollywood, is best known for his dynamic screen presence, impeccable comic timing, and unmatched dance moves. There was a time in the '90s when he delivered back-to-back hits, and everything he touched seemed to turn to gold. His filmography includes beloved titles such as Coolie No. 1, Dulhe Raja, Raja Babu, Partner, among several others. However, since the mid-2000s, Govinda's career has seen a significant decline, and he has all but disappeared from mainstream cinema. His wife, Sunita Ahuja, recently spoke out, blaming the 'wrong circle' around him, people she indirectly described as sycophants, for playing a key role in his professional downfall. Govinda was also in the news earlier this year after he accidentally shot himself. Following his discharge from the hospital, he addressed the media at a press conference held at his Mumbai residence. 'Initially, I couldn't believe it had happened,' he said. His last film appearance was in Rangeela Raja, which was released in 2019.
