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Mamta Sharma: Item songs are a very important part of Indian cinema’s DNA

Mamta Sharma: Item songs are a very important part of Indian cinema’s DNA

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Singer Mamta Sharma’s voice is synonymous to fun dance numbers that are part of every Indian celebrations. Her songs like Fevicol Se, Anarkali Disco Chali, Munni Badnaam Hui get people grooving and how! As her latest track Chatni from Dhamaal 4 joins the list, she believes that as long as portrayed responsibly, item songs will continue to be part of Indian cinema like they have been for decades. Mamta Sharma’s song Chatni has re released. With several rappers facing the ire of vulgar lyrics in the past, Mamta believes in endorsing the right kind of item tracks. “I think item songs are very important part of Indian cinema DNA and have always been going back to decades. Yes, critics label them unnecessary but audiences tell a different story,” shares Mamta. Highlighting that her own songs are an example of what she believes in, she calls items songs “cultural moments”. However, she does add, “I believe in responsible entertaining content and as long as they bring joy in our cinema the audience is the real judge.” …

‘I was completely against doing an item song’

‘I was completely against doing an item song’

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Urmila Matondkar has revealed she was initially against performing Chamma Chamma because item songs carried a negative image at the time. Speaking on India’s Best Dancer 5, the actress shared how director Rajkumar Santoshi convinced her to take on the iconic number Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Akshay Kumar becomes Bhojpuri ‘item boy’ in Welcome To The Jungle track; internet says, ‘he does brainrot right’

Akshay Kumar becomes Bhojpuri ‘item boy’ in Welcome To The Jungle track; internet says, ‘he does brainrot right’

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The promotions of Akshay Kumar-led multi-starrer Welcome to the Jungle are in full swing. After releasing the film’s teaser, the makers have now unveiled the film’s new song titled Ghis Ghis Ghis, featuring Akshay Kumar and Bhojpuri actor Akshara Singh. The high-energy Bhojpuri-style track features Akshay as a “Bhojpuria star”, shaking a leg with a Bhojpuri female star. Akshay Kumar in Welcome To The Jungle, Akshay Kumar turns Bhojpuri item boy The newly released song is in sync with the film’s comedy caper vibe and shows Akshay shooting for a Bhojpuri song within the film. The video begins with a director asking Paresh Rawal to suggest a hero, after which he introduces Akshay as “top ka hero jo ab flop hai. Item boy bankar Bhojpuri pe ghis raha hai (Yes there is an actor who was a top hero, but is now doing item songs in Bhojpuri films).” This is followed by a dance video of Akshay and Akshara dancing to a quintessential Bhojpuri-style track complete with colourful sets, energetic choreography and over-the-top expressions. The …

Shabana Azmi Says Item Songs Make Her Uncomfortable

Shabana Azmi Says Item Songs Make Her Uncomfortable

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Veteran actor Shabana Azmi has shared her thoughts on the prevalence of item songs in Bollywood, saying that they often make her uncomfortable due to the way women are portrayed and how suggestive lyrics have become normalised in popular culture. Speaking in a recent interaction, Azmi pointed out that such songs are widely enjoyed, but their deeper implications are rarely discussed. Referring to the popular track “Choli Ke Peeche Kya Hai” from the 1993 film Khal Nayak, Azmi noted that the song continues to be sung widely, even by children. She said this is what particularly troubles her, as many young people repeat the lyrics without fully understanding their meaning. According to the actor, this reflects how certain forms of entertainment become so embedded in everyday culture that people stop questioning what they are actually saying or representing. Azmi also highlighted how item numbers often rely heavily on the “male gaze,” where women are presented primarily as objects of visual attraction. She explained that such portrayals can strip female characters of agency and reduce them …

Shabana Azmi says some of the lyrics in item numbers make her ‘extremely uncomfortable’: ‘She is objectifying herself’

Shabana Azmi says some of the lyrics in item numbers make her ‘extremely uncomfortable’: ‘She is objectifying herself’

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Actor Shabana Azmi has been vocal about the many issues that plague the film industry. Over the years, she has spoken on issues such as women’s rights and the rights of marginalised communities. The award-winning actor was a speaker at the We the Women event held in Mumbai, where she shared her thoughts on the impact of item numbers in films. Item numbers generally feature female actors dancing on energetic beats and often contain sensual imagery. (Also read: Ayesha Khan says it became a ‘national joke’ after she shared that she shot Dhurandhar song Shararat during her period) Shabana Azmi said she has a ‘very big problem’ with item numbers in films. (PTI Photo)(PTI03_03_2026_000024B) (PTI) What Shabana said Talking about item numbers, Shabana said, “Cinema is defined by the image. So when you have disconnected images, like for example, a heaving bosom, or shaking navel, you cut them into fragments and how the camera moves around the body is what decides what the intention of the director is. I feel in an item number, a …

For ‘Messi of Chess’ Faustino Oro, youngest GM landmark a mere checklist item on his way to bigger things

For ‘Messi of Chess’ Faustino Oro, youngest GM landmark a mere checklist item on his way to bigger things

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In four days from now, a 12-year-old boy from Argentina will begin his final attempt at defying time and going where no one has ever been in chess history. Faustino Oro, fondly nicknamed the ‘Messi of Chess’ for his Argentinian roots and his mercurial rise at a young age, is just one norm away from being the world’s youngest grandmaster. None of the sport’s greatest practitioners – Magnus Carlsen, Garry Kasparov and Bobby Fischer – were this young when they became GMs. Carlsen was closest at 13, while Fischer was 15 and Kasparov 17 when they became grandmasters. D Gukesh, the youngest world champion in chess history, ran full pelt towards achieving the record. And missed by 17 days. The record is currently held by Indian-origin American GM Abhimanyu Mishra, who was 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days old when he became a grandmaster in 2021, thus lowering Sergey Karjakin’s record — which the Russian had held for 19 years — by more than two months. Oro’s final shot at making history as the …

O`Romeo: Violent visuals chopped, `item` replaced with `kumari` by CBFC

O`Romeo: Violent visuals chopped, `item` replaced with `kumari` by CBFC

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While Shahid Kapoor’s latest film O`Romeo gears up for release, the film has cleared the censorship process with an ‘A’ certificate by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, it marks Shahid`s fourth collaboration with the filmmaker. The film cleared certification on February 11, only after the mandated changes and reductions were made. O`Romeo changes According to a Bollywood Hungama report, the censor board asked the film’s makers to modify several dialogues and scenes before approving the film. The word ‘item’ was allegedly replaced with ‘kumari’. In some of the other scenes, a word was reportedly muted while an ‘inappropriate’ term was deleted. These changes were implemented to follow the certification guidelines. Notably, CBFC did not ask for any cuts to the romantic or intimate scenes in the film. Additionally, the film’s violent content was given special attention. One close-up shot showing throat-cutting visuals was reportedly reduced by 20 per cent, which was around three seconds of footage being chopped. Besides, the board also asked for additional cuts, including two seconds …

Malaika Arora says she feels blessed, empowered doing item songs at 50: ‘Why do I need to tone it down?’

Malaika Arora says she feels blessed, empowered doing item songs at 50: ‘Why do I need to tone it down?’

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Bollywood actor and entrepreneur Malaika Arora recently impressed audiences with her dance numbers in Thamma and alongside Honey Singh. However, she also faced trolling for performing item songs in her 50s. Now, in a conversation on The Namrata Zakaria Show on YouTube, Malaika opened up about feeling empowered while doing item numbers at this stage of her life. Poison Baby: Rashmika Mandanna and Malaika Arora star in the song. Malaika Arora on doing item songs at 50 Malaika said she sees no reason not to own this ‘image’ of hers and added, “Why not? Why do I need to tone it down or be apologetic about it? I mean, you get trolled for things and many people say different things—but I don’t understand what the big deal is. Dance is an expression, enjoyed in its true glory and its true form. I feel truly blessed that I am able to do all this at 50; I must be doing something right.” She further said, “It is very, very empowering. It makes me feel amazing. As …

Malaika Arora says she feels empowered doing item songs at 52: ‘They make me feel amazing; why would I be apologetic?’ | Bollywood News

Malaika Arora says she feels empowered doing item songs at 52: ‘They make me feel amazing; why would I be apologetic?’ | Bollywood News

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Actor Malaika Arora has long been associated with giving scintillating performances in Bollywood songs and has been part of some of the most beloved ‘item songs’ of the past 20 years. While her performance has garnered a lot of positive reaction, the actor has often faced trolling for it as well.  Malaika featured in two major music videos last year — one was for the Yo Yo Honey Singh song ‘Chillgum’, and the other was the song ‘Poison Baby’ from the Aditya Sarpotdar film Thamma. The music video also included Rashmika Mandanna, the female lead of the film. In a recent interview, she addressed this phenomenon and said that she doesn’t see any reason for not accepting this ‘image’ of her and owning what she is doing with conviction. The actor and entrepreneur appeared on The Namrata Zakaria Show on YouTube, where she discussed her career, personal life and everything in between. When asked about whether she now owns the image that is associated with her and the performances, she said, “Why not? Why do …

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

Women’s HIL: Navneet Kaur checks off one item pre-season to-do list as SG Pipers start season with win over Ranchi Royals | Hockey News

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Heading into the second edition of Women’s Hockey India League, Navneet Kaur’s pre-season hope was to play more attacking hockey, combine better with her teammates, and contribute more from set pieces. “I don’t have a number in mind for the number of goals,” she had said to The Indian Express. “But I do want to contribute more. I want to focus on our Penalty Corner attack because it is something I did well in the recent Asia Cup.” And that is exactly what the SG Pipers captain did, breaking the deadlock against Ranchi Royals and eventually leading her side to a 2-0 win on the opening night in Ranchi. Despite Royals having the better of the early exchanges, it was the Pipers who got close to opening the scoring. A high ball, caused by Ranchi losing possession deep in their territory, bounced in front of Navneet. The captain smartly batted it down almost like a tennis forehand, into the circle. Bichu Devi initially let the ball through because the shot came from outside the circle …