Friday, March 11, 2016

कुछ उपयोगी नुस्खे आप सभी के लिये

कुछ उपयोगी नुस्खे आप सभी के लिये: 1 . मेथी (fenugreek), सोंठ और हल्दी बराबर मात्रा में मिलाकर, पीसकर रोज सुबह-शाम खाना खाने के बाद गर्म पानी से दो – दो चम्मच खाएं, इससे मौसमी बदलाव के असर से बचे रहेंगे। 2 . रोज सुबह भूखे पेट एक चम्मच कुटी हुई मेथी में, 1 ग्राम कलोंजी (मंगरेल) मिलाकर खाएं, पाचन ठीक रहेगा। 3 . मेथी के दाने हर सुबह खाली पेट, दोपहर और रात को खाना खाने के बाद आधा चम्मच पानी के साथ फाकने से हड्डियों के जोड़ मजबूत रहेंगे। 4 . हल्दी, गुड, पिसा हुआ मेथी दाना और पानी समान मात्रा में मिलाकर गर्म करें और रात को सोते समय घुटनों पर इसका लेप लगाएँ। इस पर पट्टी बांध कर रात भर बंधे रहने दे। सुबह पट्टी हटा कर साफ कर ले। कुछ ही दिनों में दर्द से राहत महसूस होगा। 5. अलसी के बीजो के साथ 2 अखरोट लेने से जोड़ो के दर्द से आराम मिलता है। 6. मेथी के लड्डू खाने से हाथ पैरों के जोड़ो के दर्द में आराम मिलता है। 7. 30 साल की उम्र के बाद रोज मेथी के दाने फांकने से शरीर के जोड़ मजबूत बने रहते हैं। बुढ़ापे तक मधुमेह, ब्लड प्रेशर और गठिया जैसे रोगों से बचाव होता है। 8. मेथी दाने को तवे या कड़ाही में गुलाबी होने तक सेकें। ठंडा होने पर पीस ले, रोज सुबह आधा चम्मच, एक गिलास पानी के साथ लें। 9. मेथी को दरदरी कूट कर सर्दियों मे रोज सुबह दो चम्मच और गर्मियों मे एक चम्मच पानी के साथ लें। 10. अंकुरित मेथी खाएं और इसे खाने के बाद आधे घंटे तक कुछ न खाएं। पाचन दुरुस्त रहेगा और स्किन की समस्याओं से बचे रहेंगे https://www.shimply.com/articles/useful-home-remedies-for-you/

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Thursday, March 10, 2016

5 books that I love the most and why

Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramhansa Yogananda The Story of My Experiments With Truth, by Mahatma Gandhi The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho Essays, by Ralph Waldo Emerson Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand   Autobiography of a Yogi, by Paramhansa Yogananda My father was an avid reader, and books were part of the environment I grew up in. As a kid, I loved getting books from my school library to read, which I would usually read within a day or two, and until the next library period when I could return the ones I had and get a couple of new ones, I would sometimes stealthily raid my father’s collection. He mostly read spiritual material, and this book was one of them. Once I reached an age when I could understand what was being said, I finished the book in one go. And then read it again. And again. And again. To this day. To me, this book showed a glimpse of what life could be experienced as if one were to devote it to self-realization. Written with wit and humour, this book will pull you into a magical world which isn’t fantasy, but real experiences of the spiritual Master Paramhansa Yogananda. It has the potential to kick-start your spiritual journey, if you’re so inclined, or just be a supremely entertaining and unusual story of the life of a man who is recognized as one of the greatest spiritual gurus India has been known for. For me, it has been a permanent part of my bookshelf for the last couple of decades wherever I have gone, and I still pick it up once in a while, after worldly pursuits have worn me down and I feel the need to reconnect myself with myself.   The Story of My Experiments With Truth, by Mahatma Gandhi During the time I grew up, and to ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/5-books-that-i-love-the-most-and-why/

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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Terracotta Jewellery – Go Ethnic In Style

Are you on the lookout for simple but stylish jewellery that does not make you spend a fortune? Then terracotta jewellery is the right option for you. These are much cheaper compared to gold and silver jewellery and available in vibrant colors. Terracotta means ‘baked earth’ and is made by baking clay. Unglazed terracotta has a brownish orange color. Glazing it helps increase its durability and add color to terracotta. Terracotta jewellery is made with hand and has a rustic and earthen appeal, which makes it much in demand among women. Nowadays terracotta beads are colored or painted and also blended with copper and brass, producing stunning and chic jewellery. Light in weight and easy to maintain, terracotta jewellery is available in traditional as well as contemporary designs. It will go with any outfit and make you look ethnic and classy at the same time. Simple terracotta jewellery with minimum details is apt for wearing with semi-formal and ethnic outfits. You can also combine them with daily wear. Heavily embellished jhumkas, pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings and bangles are perfect match with anarkali suits, traditional heavy sarees and lehengas. You can also wear them for special occasions like weddings, receptions and religious ceremonies and look class apart. Wearing bright terracotta jewellery in geometrical or abstract shapes with light colored cotton saree will make you absolutely stunning. This is an ideal choice when you go to office or formal meetings. You can wear bright red, black, blue and brown terracotta necklaces, jhumkis and bangles with white or cream colored handloom cotton sarees with golden border. This will make you look simple yet graceful at the same time. Terracotta jewellery with traditional designs suits ethnic wear while those with contemporary and modern designs go well with western outfits. When you are wearing a simple kurti, team it with bright colored terracotta jewellery - black, red, ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/terracotta-jewellery-go-ethnic-in-style-2/

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10 Deepika Padukone styles that you would love to flaunt

An actress who is not just known for her good looks but has also gained prominence in recent times due to her acting prowess is none other than Deepika Padukone. She is not just a bollywood diva admired by her peers but a style icon for many young girls who want to look just like her. Here are 10 Deepika styles that any girl would love to flaunt - Deepika's Ethnic look Want to try something different? Then how about this gorgeous outfit that Deepika wore for the promotions of her film Bajirao Mastani in Jaipur. Designed by Tarun Tahiliani, Deepika looked breathtaking in this long kurta skirt with intricate works on it. Deepika's Western look How about trying something western? Be it traditional or western, Deepika looks fabulous in both. During one of her promotions of the film Tamasha, Deepika wore gorg jacket by Vintage and teamed it with pants by Forever 21, a zara tank top and stilettos by Zadig and Voltaire. She completely nailed the look. Deepika’s Piku look If you are tired of wearing T shirts and jeans, why not try wearing long kurta with tight jeans or loose pants as Deepika did in the film Piku? Team it with sunglasses, long scarf and a tote bag and let your hair be loose. This new cool look will make you the centre of attraction in your college. You may also replace tight jeans with knee length palazzo. Deepika's Saree look Deepika is often spotted wearing sarees and she looks as charming as ever. If saree is your style, then you will not like to miss this one out. In the Comedy nights with Kapil show, Deepika looked ethereal in a floral net saree with printed blouse while promoting her film Piku. She mesmerized everyone with her elegant look. Deepika's Saree look revisited Another of her saree that you would love to ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/10-deepika-padukone-styles-that-you-would-love-to-flaunt/

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Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Decorate Your Home Indian Style

'Home is where the heart is' Each person may have a different definition of a dream home but there is one thing that remains true for all - no matter where we are, we always want to go back home. One person may want more of an earthen feel to their dream home while another may want a more lavish kind of a set-up. There will be some who may want to have a more contemporary style while others may want a simple yet sophisticated decor for their home. No matter what you like, an Indian style of home decor will never disappoint you. It has all the shades that you want to choose from. Wondering how? Royal setting If your house is large and palatial, go for a Rajasthani style of decor. A pair of marble chowkidars at the entrance will give you a feeling of entering a palace. Inside, you can have jaipuri bedsheets, sofas with colorful cushions full of embellishments, a stool with intricate designs, antique flower vases, rugs, hookahs, lampshades and so on. Wall hangings with rich decorations and miniature paintings play an important role in decorating your home in Rajasthani style. Brass sword cases placed on the wall and wooden jharokhas will add the much desired royal touch. Simple yet sophisticated setting Saharanpur Wood Work from Uttar Pradesh will bring grace to the interiors of your home. Beautiful handcrafted bed from here will make your bedroom look very classy. Room dividers with intricate designs, wood carved mirrors, religious idols, furniture, cupboards, tables and trays etc will make your home look simple yet sophisticated at the same time. Earthen setting Bamboo & cane furniture from the eastern states of Odisha and Assam will add an earthy touch to your home. Sofa sets and tables made of bamboo, light color sofa covers and cushions, cane chairs in the garden area, beautiful earthen pots of different sizes ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/decorate-your-home-indian-style-2/

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Friday, February 05, 2016

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

7 Handloom saree destinations in India that will leave you in complete awe

A handloom saree has a unique charm which makes the person wearing it look elegant and graceful. However, a lot of hardwork goes in making these sarees. Handloom industry is one of the largest cottage industries in India, providing a livelihood to millions of weavers across India. Every state has its own handloom units but there are some which standout from the rest. Here are 7 remarkable handloom saree destinations in India - Charming Banarasi Silk Sarees from Varanasi If you are looking for traditional handloom sarees, Banaras is the first name that will come to your mind. This is a city of traditional handloom weavers who are famous all over the world for their fine craftsmanship. There is hardly any woman in India who has not heard about Banarasi handloom silk sarees. They are best for weddings and other special occasions. These sarees feature beautiful embroideries that are done in detail and attractive designs in zari. Weavers use gold and silver threads to weave beautiful patterns in the banarasi sarees. With changing times, the workers have tried to bring in modern concepts in their weaving. Graceful Chanderi Sarees from Madhya pradesh Madhya Pradesh is very famous for its Chanderi silk sarees. These are woven by traditional weavers and made of high quality cotton and silk fabrics. They are embellished with zari woven work, which are intricately woven by hand. The chanderi sarees display beautiful motifs like ‘nalferma, dandidar, chatai, jangla, mehndi wale haath’ and so on. They are light in weight and show a blend of traditional and modern techniques. The Maheshwari Sarees of Madhya Pradesh are also very popular. Five stripes on the pallu and the reversible border make these maheshwari sarees equally fascinating. Elegant Tant Sarees from West Bengal West Bengal is also very popular for its tant cotton handloom sarees. Baluchari sarees of West Bengal are very ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/7-handloom-saree-destinations-in-india-that-will-leave-you-in-complete-awe/

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Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Five Indian wedding outfits for grooms

Wedding day is a big day for both the bride and the groom but it is considered extra special for the bride. It is the bride who gets on a shopping spree for clothes and accessories and undergoes various beauty treatments to look her best on the D-day. Lot of discussion and planning is done before buying the wedding dress for the bride. However, not much importance was given to the wedding outfit of the groom until recently due to the paucity of options or the 'Kuch bhi chalta hai' attitude of the guy. However, with the changing lifestyle and urbanisation, guys are getting equally conscious about their looks and appearance. The western influence is certainly evident with most of the guys suited up for their wedding day but there are still those who like to do it the traditional way and with the current Indo-western trend in the fashion scene, there are many more Men's ethnic wear options to choose from for the D-day. So dear grooms, if your wedding day is close and you have not yet decided what to wear, here are five traditional wedding outfits for you - The Royal Sherwani Most of the Indian grooms prefer sherwanis for their wedding day. The most common color for the wedding sherwanis was off-white till recently. But now, with designer sherwanis coming in, you can get sherwanis in different colors like maroon, black, dark blue etc. The sherwani you choose for your wedding must fit you well and reach till your knees. You can choose sherwanis with heavy embroidery or those with light works on them. It is usually worn with matching silk or cotton dhoti or churidar along with contrast-colored stoles, pagadi and mojaris. This will definitely give you a royal look. The Sophisticated Achkan Unlike sherwani, the fabric used for making achkan is finer and lighter, such as chikan, jamwar or ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/five-indian-wedding-outfits-for-grooms/

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Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Hand Block Printing – A textile tradition that has never been too old

Have you seen rows of flowers, leaves, elephants and patterns on a saree or a bed sheet? They look very beautiful and each print looks exactly the same. This is because they are not designed individually. Instead they are printed using wooden blocks. That's the beauty of hand block printing. The technique of hand block printing was introduced as early as 3000 BC. Historical evidence suggests that it was in practice during the Mesopotamian Civilization. The coins of that time have patterns engraved on them, which prove the existence of block printing in those times. This technique seems to have been in use even during the Indus valley civilisation. This practice of printing patterns on textiles using wooden blocks was well established in China before it reached India. It was somewhere around 12th century that hand block printing started gaining popularity in India. Many states in India today are engaged in hand block printing, among which Gujarat and Rajasthan are most prominent. Different techniques are used in this style of printing, namely direct block printing, discharge printing and resist printing. While the first style involves printing directly on the cotton or silk fabric using carved wooden blocks after it has been dyed, the second involves dyeing the fabric first and then removing the dye from those parts where designs are to be printed in a different color. The third is slightly more complicated as it involves covering the portion of the fabric which is not to be dyed using a paste of clay and resin, then dyeing it in a way that the color seeps in through the cracks of the covering and finally using this fabric for block printing. Apart from the techniques, the background on which the printing is done and the motifs used make all the difference in the hand block printing style used in ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/hand-block-printing-a-textile-tradition-that-has-never-been-too-old/

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Sunday, January 24, 2016

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

10 Things You Must Buy On A Trip To Jaipur

Have you ever been to the pink city? Being the capital city of Rajasthan. Jaipur truly represents the rich culture and tradition of this state.  Many people visit Jaipur to get a glimpse of the royal palaces, forts and beautiful havelis. But if you are a shopaholic, Jaipur is going to be a paradise for you:) The exquisite handicrafts and jewellery there will leave you in complete awe and you will still be craving for more. Once you are in Jaipur, here are 10 things that you must buy - Tie & dye fabrics (bandhani work) Don't miss out on the very popular tie & dye textile work of Rajasthan which involves tying a fabric with thread at several points and then dyeing it using different colors, thus creating a range of unique patterns. From beautiful bandhani sarees, suits, dupattas to long skirts and lehenga cholis, you can get absolutely anything here. Block print fabrics Sanganer and Bagru towns in the vicinity of Jaipur are the hub of traditional hand block printing on textile using natural colors and this is how Bagru prints and Sanganer prints derived their name. These blocks are made of wood and once the desired design is engraved on them, these blocks are used for replicating the design in the preferred color on the fabric. Extremely popular all over India, block print jaipuri kurtas, salwar kameez, bedsheets etc are a must buy once you are in Jaipur. Jaipuri quilts Jaipuri quilts or Jaipuri Razai are made with export quality cotton and are very cozy and warm. They are made with time consuming and slow method of block printing and come in exquisite designs and colors as well as different sizes. These are a must buy for winters. Kundan jewellery Jaipur is the ultimate destination for Kundan jewellery so be sure to check it out. Here you get beautiful bangles, ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/10-things-you-must-buy-on-a-trip-to-jaipur-2/

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Tuesday, January 19, 2016

10 bollywood inspired iconic fashion trends which became a huge hit

Bollywood has always inspired fashion. From the traditional look of the 60s to the retro look of the 90s, to the glam look of the current era, bollywood has redefined fashion for people in a big way. Fans have religiously followed the dressing style of their favourite star time and again and irrespective of the era, this craze has never been a thing of the past. Same was the case with these iconic fashion trends that truly inspired a generation of men and women. Sadhana's figure hugging churidars Sadhana can rightly be said one of the first iconic Divas who made a strong fashion statement for girls. With her figure hugging sleeveless churidar suits that she wore in her film Waqt in 1965 and the very popular fringe cut that came to be known as 'Sadhana Cut', she started a major fashion trend and women just went crazy after that. She gave an interesting twist to the desi dressing with the body-hugging short kurtis and sleek dupattas that she paired with her churidars.  Women with slim and curvaceous body looked very beautiful in this outfit. Even other actresses of that time chose to follow this trend. Mumtaz saree Who can forget the very famous Mumtaz saree? The way Mumtaz draped her saree in the film Brahmachari in 'Aaj kal tere mere pyar ke charche' in the 1960s became a massive hit with women and later on came to be known as Mumtaz saree. She turned the regular saree into a fashion statement and it became a huge sensation overnight. Retro style bell-bottoms Zeenat Aman's retro look with bell-bottoms and oversized sunglasses became a rage in the 1970s. The way she sported the look in the movie 'Hare Rama Hare Krishna' became an instant hit with a lot of youngsters. Even Amitabh Bachchan made these bell bottoms popular by sporting them in most movies of ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/10-bollywood-inspired-iconic-fashion-trends-which-became-a-huge-hit/

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Thursday, January 14, 2016

5 natural products to get rid of dark circles

If you do not take care of your eyes properly, you may suffer from various eye problems. Dark circles are one of the major eye problems that many of us suffer from. Usually they appear as we get older. But in today’s lifestyle, with people spending hours in front of the computer and sleeping late at night, even young people are confronted with this problem. Here are some natural products that can help you get rid of dark circles: Eyes relax This is an eye gel and you get it in a tube. Applying this near your eyes helps in preventing dark circles and puffiness under the eyes. You can use it at night before you sleep and also after you wake up in the morning or before you put on the makeup. Other than reducing dark circles and puffiness, it also keeps the skin under your eyes well moisturized and firm. It is rich with vegetable and fruit extracts. Eye care Eye care is a formulation with aroma oils and potato extracts. Applying this regularly under your eyes helps in removing eye bags and under eye dark circles. The skin around your eyes is kept firm and its elasticity is maintained with this cream. It is also good for slowing down the appearance of crow’s feet near your eyes, and provides radiance to the skin under the eyes. K Veda Triwash This is an eye serum and is great for cleansing your eyes and to provide a cooling effect to your eyes. Applying this under your eyes is beneficial for reducing puffiness of the eyes. It also restores the elasticity of the skin around your eyes. With its cooling effect, this eye serum reduces the under eye dark circles and makes your eyes look younger and healthier. It also reduces fine lines and wrinkles around your eyes. Under eye ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/5-natural-products-to-get-rid-of-dark-circles/

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Bollywood actress gracing the Kashmiri look

'If there is a heaven on earth, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here.’ This is what Amir Khusro said when he saw Kashmir. Kashmir is known for its natural beauty. This is the reason why so many bollywood films have been shot in this beautiful valley. Dressed as a Kashmiri, some of the bollywood heroines have looked so graceful and charming that they have left a strong impression in many hearts. Sharmila Tagore Sharmila Tagore looks extremely pretty and innocent in the film ‘kashmir ki kali.’ Wearing the traditional Kashmiri outfit called pheran, a head dress and matching jewellery, she looks like a typical Kashmiri girl. In the song ‘yeh chand sa roshan chehra’, she looks beautiful in red full sleeved pheran with embroidery works on the chest, back and the sleeves. She also wears a transparent white dupatta that covers her head. The matching jewellery adds to her beauty. Preity Zinta Preity Zinta looks simple yet elegant in the film 'Mission Kashmir' wearing Kashmiri costumes. She wears simple Kashmiri salwar kameez and kashmiri kaftans in this film. In the song ‘bhoomroo’ she is spotted in a cream-colored costume with gold embroidery which is very eye catching. She is also spotted in the Kashmiri look in the movie 'Hero.' Nargis Fakhri Have you seen the movie ‘Rockstar’? You must have noticed how beautiful the lead actress, Nargis Fakhri, looks in this film wearing Kashmiri clothes. She looks absolutely fabulous dressed up as a Kashmiri bride. She wears an orange colored lehenga that is beautifully embroidered and full of glitz. She also wears a kalpush, which is a headgear. This coupled with matching accessories, makes her look breathtaking. Alia Bhatt Wearing the pheran and the pathani salwar, Alia rocks the Kashmiri look in style in the movie 'Highway.' Even without the make-up and the glamour quotient, she manages to grab eyeballs with her simplistic look in the film. Shraddha ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/bollywood-actress-gracing-the-kashmiri-look/

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Tuesday, January 12, 2016

5 Bollywood Divas Who Nailed The Period Look In Historical Films

Indian history is rich with romance, heroism, hatred, sacrifice and lots more. Some of the women in our history have left a deep imprint in the minds of people as princesses, queens, dancers and courtesans. Bollywood movies have well explored these different dimensions of Indian history and have created many historical films. Our Bollywood Divas have done full justice to these characters with their superb acting and gorgeous looks. Some roles were so well portrayed that we remember them even years after these films were made. The Gorgeous Madhubala as Anarkali Madhubala was a versatile actress and all roles played by her are loved by the audience. But the role she played in the film Mughal-E-Azam of the courtesan Anarkali will be remembered forever. Madhubala lived the character of Anarkali in this film and looked so beautiful and lovely that anyone who sees this film will remember her. The way she danced in the song ‘Pyar kiya to darna kya’ and the emotions that reflected on her face as she danced make this film immortal. The gorgeous red and blue embellished dress that she wore in this song is popular even today as Anarkali suit. The Dreamgirl Hema Malini as Razia Sultan Another historical film that remains evergreen in the minds of Indian audience is Razia Sultan. Hema Malini plays the role of the queen Razia, who is valiant and brave and very beautiful. She falls in love with a slave in her kingdom whose role is played by Dharmendra. She has no other option than to sacrifice her love for her kingdom. The struggles that she go through, in making the decision, are very well portrayed by this dreamgirl. The royal costumes that she wears in the movie and the royal cap makes her look like a brave and fearless princess. The Sensuous Kareena ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/5-bollywood-divas-who-nailed-the-period-look-in-historical-films/

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Saturday, January 09, 2016

Thursday, January 07, 2016

Lungi wearing superheroes of Indian cinema

Lungi is the traditional attire of men in India and is popular all over the country. But wearing lungi is more in practice in South India just like wearing Kurta pyjama is in North. If you have seen south Indian films, you must have witnessed the hero folding his lungi and fighting with tens and twenties of gundas and defeating them in the end. Even Bollywood stars have worn lungis in some of their films. Rajesh Khanna, the first superstar of Indian film industry, is said to have a passion for wearing silk lungis and kurtas. During the 70s, even women started wearing colorful lungis that were folded like a skirt. Meena Kumari, Sharmila Tagore, Jaya Bhaduri and Waheeda Rahman wore lungis in some of their films and looked gorgeous in this traditional attire. Let's check out some of our Lungi wearing superheroes... Mehmood Who can forget the all time favourite Lungi man and his moves....the way he danced to the tunes of 'Hum kaale hain to kya hua dilwale hain' in the 1965 film Gumnaam is still so popular with the young and old. He can be rightly called the quintessential Lungi man of Hindi cinema. Amitabh Bachchan The Big B of Indian Cinema has made the lungi popular on several occasions - be it the trademark blue lungi in the 1970s Saudagar or the Kishore Kumar hit Yeh hai Bambai nagariya from Don where his dance moves in a lungi took everybody by surprise. Even the way he impersonated Mehmood in the song Taane din tandana to woo Hema Malini did not go unnoticed and made the song a huge hit. Mithun Chakraborty Who can forget the character of Krishnan Iyer M.A. from 1990s Agneepath where Mithunda plays the role of a tamilian so effortlessly, bringing the lungi to the dance floor with ‘Hum Lungi Uthati, Tumko Disco Dikhati’ or when he ... http://www.shimply.com/articles/lungi-wearing-superheroes-of-indian-cinema/

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Evergreen Anarkalis

Anarkali suit has been in existence from the era of the Mughal rulers and it is still a fashion statement in India, even though it has come a long way from the Mughal period. Do you know how Anarkali suit got its name? One of the popular stories behind it is that Anarkali was a slave girl who danced in the court of Emperor Akbar. Because of her relationship with Akbar’s son, Jahangir, she was buried alive. These court dancers wore mujra dress, which later came to be known as Anarkali in her remembrance.

Many of the Bollywood actresses have worn Anarkali suits and made it a style statement. This trend seems to have started with the 1960 Hindi film Mughal-e-Azam, where the versatile actress Madhubala plays the role of Anarkali. The light blue and red embellished anarkali that she wears in the song ‘Jab pyar kiya toh darna kya’ made this dress very popular with the women folk.


Later on, in the 70s to 90s, many actresses like Rekha, Parveen Babi, Sridevi and Jayaprada looked gorgeous in the Anarkali suits. The film Umrao Jaan, which released in 1981, had Rekha in a golden and white pearl hued brocade anarkali suit, which still remains in the heart of the Indian audience. This dress has remained unparalleled even today.

The stunning Madhuri Dixit has been spotted wearing gorgeous anarkalis on several occasions. Her Anarkali suits, sarees and lehenga cholis that she wore during Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa were such a big hit.

This outfit is a popular choice of even the later generation actors like Aishwarya Rai, Bipasha, Kareena and Vidya Balan who have also looked simply smashing wearing it. Indian as well as global audience have been so influenced by them that you can see women across the world in awe of this outfit. These anarkali suits are a beautiful mix of traditional and contemporary and can be worn with equal ease by anyone.


New generation actresses like Sonakshi Sinha, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Parineeti Chopra also look ravishing in designer anarkali dresses. See how beautiful Deepika looks in this blue high neck anarkali suit with golden work on it.

These anarkali suits have always been in fashion and it doesn’t seem that this trend will ever grow old. If you love fashion and style, having an anarkali is certainly a must in your wardrobe.



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Monday, January 04, 2016