2016-03-19 18:53
Since Anjali is such an important name in Bollywood (2 of them in Kuch Kuch Hota Hain, from the last post, for example), I thought I would offer this how-to guide on pronouncing it Read More
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2016-03-19 18:53
As the bona fide Bollywood fans will already know, a new movie is to be released on Feb. 12, entitled "My Name Is Khan." It is directed by Karan Johar, starring none other than Shah Rukh Kha… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
By special request, today I shall visit the song Dooriyan from the spankin' new Bollywood film Love Aaj Kal starring Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Rishi Kapoor. Aaj means today, and… Read More
2016-03-19 18:53
By now, anyone who has heard any Bollywood song or seen any Bollywood flick and done a reasonable amount of research should know that "dil" means heart. Bollywood lyrics pimp out the heart… Read More
2009-06-16 06:04
Before commencing with the next lesson, I will respond to a reader query: Dear Bollywood Goddess,What is "mujhse," as in "mujhse kaho" in the title track "Main Hoon Na"?Love,GrubThe short an… Read More
2009-06-01 19:16
As previously noted, many modern Bollywood songs are in Hinglish, a combination of Hindi and English. One recent very catchy tune is "Love Mera Hit Hit" from the 2009 film Billu Barber, whi… Read More
2009-05-24 20:52
Transcript: A Desi girl, and Desi girl girl girl girl... Today's lesson is a practical guide for Americans to pronounce the word “Desi” with an authentic Desi accent. First… Read More
2009-05-21 12:57
I would like to apologize profusely for my lengthy absence from this blog, and would like to really drop it like it's hot now that I am back. So here is my MySpace with music I've written i… Read More
2006-03-09 15:10
We already have some of the vocabulary necessary to piece together the meaning of this song from director Karan Johar's 2003 hit film Kal Ho Na Ho starring Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta, and… Read More
2006-03-01 00:09
Today we will take a look at possessives. Here they are, with objects that are masculine, feminine, and plural, respectively. Note that the plural form is only patriarchally applicable if on… Read More
2006-03-01 00:07
This blog will provide you with some basic Hindi language and cultural lessons so that you can better appreciate your journey through Bollywood cinema. I will reference many Bollywood titles… Read More
2006-03-01 00:06
Today's vocabulary lesson is inspired by a 2004 Bollywood blockbuster, Main Hoon Na.A note about the pronunciation: Words are often transliterated with an "N" at the end, but this is a very… Read More
2005-06-02 21:09
Chalna is an oft-used verb in Bollywood. Depending on context, it can mean to walk, to come, or to work (as in function). The overall gist is that it indicates movement, so sometimes it can… Read More
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