This Epic Proposal Scene From Bollywood Will Surely Leave You Inspired And Laughing

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There is so much that Bollywood films tell us about love, relationships and marriages. They don’t just entertain us; they also leave us inspired at times. Yes, whether it comes to wooing or expressing your love, you can rely on a Bollywood movie to steal an idea or two. Well, we can say the same thing when it comes to proposing your sweetheart for marriage. And, we are not talking about Shah Rukh Khan or Salman Khan-style of proposing. We are going to go way back… way back to the Showman of Bollywood- Raj Kapoor! Yes, it is time to learn the art of making a perfect marriage proposal from the master himself. To know what we are talking about, you have to see this scene from the 1960 classic, Jis Desh Mein Ganga Behti Hai, starring Raj Kapoor and Padmini.

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Well, after seeing this one we are sure you would forget SRK’s izhaar-e-mohabbat (expression of love) in Dil Toh Pagal Hai or Aamir Khan’s proposal in Dil Chahta Hai. Guys, it is time to go classic and steal some wooing tips from the Raj Kapoor. After all, he did make his lady blush like none other, right?

Why to go for such proposal?

Well, this is how a true gentleman would propose. Get your intentions straight out, and let the lady know that you have already chosen the names of future kids, and now all that is left is finding a mother for them.

There is no beating around the bush like, “jab se maine tumhe dekha hai…”, or “jab tum aati ho toh meri saanse rukk jaati hain”. You come straight to the topic at hand and get over with it, “kammo ji…aap mere uss lalle ki maa banengi?” (Will you become the mother of my future son?). Now, how can anyone refuse such an innocent offer?

Step-by-step guide to ace such a proposal

Firstly, find a name for your future kid… your lalla!
Our suggestion: Please skip Shri Ganga Prasad, because it was already taken at least a few good decades back.

Ok, sorry that was the only joke we are going to crack here; so, coming back to the serious business! How to make a proposal in the style of the showman of Bollywood- Raj Kapoor:

Find an innocent and sweet girl (P.S.: someone who would blush and not hit you).

Find a right spot- a sunsaaan si jagah! Yes, a proposal should be a special moment that should stay between a couple only.

Next, stare at your lady love…

After she gets conscious of your stare and asks you “What’s up?” gear up, because this is it!

All you have to do is utter those magical words… “Kya tum mere bacchon ki maa banogi?”

And well, as they say… Rest is history!

Well, we always believe that almost every Bollywood movie has something worth taking inspiration from. That is why, here we are to collect such rare gems and bring them to you. And well, we are sure that if this proposal doesn’t make your life exciting and happening, it will certainly make your day all the more brighter, what say?

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Katrina Kaif Tells You When Is The Right Time To Get Married And We Agree

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Shaadi sahi time pe ho jaye toh aacha hai!

Shaadi ki umar ho gayi hai tumhari!

Abhi nahi karni kya hota hai? Umar nikal jayegi, tab karoge kya shaadi?

Logg kya kahenge, jawaan beti ko ghar mein baitha rakha hai?

Tumhare doston ki shaadi hone laggi hain, kuch ke toh bacche bhi hain. Tum kya akele rahogi humesha?

When is the ‘right time’ to get married? Or, why should I get married?

These are some questions that almost every Indian girl and guy comes face to face with as soon as they turn “the right age”. Well, according to our government, it is 18 and 21 respectively; and our society always follows what government says, right? (Did someone mention Sec. 377?)

P.S.: Seriously consider yourself lucky if you didn’t get faced by these things before turning 25 or 27!

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What is this “right time” that everyone at home and in the society keep hammering, we wonder? Especially when it comes to Indian girls, “it is the right time”, is a sentence with which all marriage discussions start and end. Is it the time when I become “legally” adult? Is it the time when my friends start getting hitched? Is it the time when suddenly every single auntyji, who keeps their ears close enough to everyone’s family, hear my biological clock ticking away?

Image Courtesy: Rockstar

And, once you get out of the “it is the right time baby” (a-ah!) conversation, you are surrounded by lines like, “you have a younger sister as well, we have to think of her after settling you”, “old age mein dost saath nahi rehte, so get married”, “humare baad koi toh chahiye tumhara dhyan rakhne wala”, “tum humme kush dekhna chahti hoy a nahi?”, or the ever famous, “logg kya kehenge?”

Image Courtesy: Housefull 2

And, faced by all these things telling them of “right time” and “right reasons”, many women either land themselves in marriages that they are not ready for or can’t handle, or relationships that are not right for them.

So, when is the right time to get married, you may ask, just like us? Well, let’s hear it all from Katrina Kaif only, who herself is 31 years of age (looks 25, right?), and is happily unmarried. We don’t know if Katrina gets it right ‘when to get married’, but she certainly knows ‘when not to’! Just watch:

WATCH VIDEO: KATRINA TELLS YOU WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO MARRY!

Just like Katrina Kaif, we also believe that there is a right time and a right reason to get married, but it is not the one that everyone else says or thinks so. It is when you are sure you have met someone who deserves you! And well, we want to add just one more- it is when you feel sure that you are ready!

So, get married, but not because it would make everyone else happy. Do it by being selfish, do it to make yourself happy, do it because it is your choice, and do it only when you find someone who can be the “right reason” and can make you feel like it is the “right time”!

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This Father Of The Bride Gave Such A Heart-Touching Speech That It Left Us Smiling With Tears

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When it comes to anything and everything related to weddings, relationships, brides, grooms, parents, relatives, etc., our eyes and ears are always wide-open. Well, we are a wedding lifestyle website, so who can blame us, right? And, whenever we come across a story or a video that leaves us either smiling, or in tears, or inspired (or all three at once), we make sure we share it with you too. After all, just like us, you all too love those same things right?

So, this time we stumbled on a beautiful video where a father gave one of the most heart-touching speeches as he gave his daughter away to her groom; and we knew all our readers would enjoy this too. This speech left us with a mixed bag of emotions, and by the end of it, we too just wanted to hug this dad for what he says! Don’t believe us? See for yourself:

Epic Give Away: This Father’s Speech will Melt Your Heart! CLICK TO WATCH

Well, didn’t we tell you this video would leave you with a mixed bag of emotions? Obviously this dad must have memorised the speech, but the way he delivers it and everything that he says, clearly comes from his heart and it surely touches ours. It makes us think of the emotions that a parent goes through as they hand over a piece of their life, literally, to someone else?

We love how this dad talksabout his emotions of being a father of a girl. Like any other father, he talks about how he wished his daughter would take after her mother, take after him, and finally, take after the God, and he truly believes, she did. 

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And, we love the part where he adds that when he asked God to make his daughter happy, she met him, the groom.

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Every father wants to hold on to his little girl, but this dad is happy to give her away to the man that who makes her truly happy. But, he has one last word of advice to give to the groom, before he gives him his daughter’s hand, and that is, “Don’t screw it up!” ‘Nuff said, right?

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Well, that is why it is said, a girl is always a little angle for her father, and he is always the first love of her life!

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Shahid Kapoor And Mira Rajput’s First Photo Together From Their Pre-Wedding Celebration

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We know that the tears of all the female fans of Shahid Kapoor have not even dried up yet, and here is something that will make the heartbreaking news a lot more official. Girls, get ready for some more tears as the wedding preparations are on in full swing.

Well, last month media went into a tizzy as Shahid Kapoor’s wedding plans to Delhi-based Mira Rajput came to be known. This followed with Shahid’s official confirmation of his plans to tie the knot really soon. And, soon came the news of a June wedding for the duo.

Now, we have got the first photograph of the couple together. Yes, this photograph, which is from Mira Rajput’s pre-wedding bash, has been shared by Stardust. What’s more? We also have photo of Mira’s bridal shower invitations, and we feel it is just too cute and steal-worthy. Take a look:

Here is a never seen before photo of Shahid and Mira, which was made a part of Mira’s bridal shower décor (another steal-worthy idea we say, ladies)!

 

And, here is the beautiful invite to this bridal shower that we are totally gushing over.

As per the reports (and, the invite), on May 16, 2015, Mira Rajput celebrated her bridal shower, which was attended by her family members and close friends. There are reports that Shahid had flown to Delhi to attend the celebrations as well.

Here is another photograph from this pre-wedding bash that Stardust shared:

Shahid Kapoor’s Special Gift For Mira!

Here is something more about this gorgeous couple! As per a report by Bollywoodlife.com, Shahid even gifted Mira a custom-made solitaire ring worth Rs. 23 lakh. As per the report, a source close to the couple revealed the details of this super-expensive gift:

“It was custom-made and was ordered from a jeweller in Delhi itself. Shahid had kept Mira’s taste in mind and had personally picked the design and had ordered it much in advance. It costs a whopping Rs 23 lakh.”

Well, whether this is Mira’s engagement ring or a wedding present from the doting husband-to-be, this is something that only Shahid and Mira can reveal!

Well, right now it looks that June might indeed be the wedding month for Shahid and Mira. All we want to know will they be hiding the nuptials as well as the news of it or are they finally ready to be seen in the open? That only a few more days of wait will reveal, but we guarantee you that we will make our best efforts to keep you updated about this Bollywood Shaadi. 

Images Courtesy: Stardust; Shahid’s Image in cover photo- Hello Magazine

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Vogue Wedding Show 2015: The Best Of The Wedding Fashion Meets Here

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It is no surprise that, as soon as a girl’s wedding gets fixed, and even much before that, her thoughts become pre-occupied with one thing essentially- her trousseau and her wedding outfits. She wants something that would raise her groom’s heartbeats, leave her in-laws and the baaratis in awe, arouse the green-eyed monster in all the other girls present, and would leave mouths open of her social media friends and followers! And to achieve all this, she would travel through the length and breadth of the country (and at times, even beyond) to get the best for her wedding.

Well dear brides-to-be, you could have saved yourself the trouble of scouting for the best throughout the country, if you would have just made it to the Vogue Wedding Show 2015.

Yes, this was indeed one of the best events in the town to find out about the hottest wedding fashion trends, and to meet the people who actually make it happen. From ace fashion designers, like Tarun Tahiliani, Manish Malhotra, Anita Dongre, Ritu Kumar, Sabyasachi, etc., to the best of jewellers in the country, like Amrapali Jewels, Anmol Jewellers, Forevermark, etc., were all present under one roof for three whole days. And what’s more? They not just showcased their latest collections, but even indulged in conversations with young brides-to-be.

Apart from all this, the event also had many interactive sessions with a number of known names, including ace Bollywood stylist and Vogue India’s fashion director, Anaita Shroff Adajania, with whom we got a chance to interact and ask a few questions on behalf of our readers (we hope to get another chance to interview and get some more amazing bridal fashion tips from her for all our readers, because the way she can decode the world of bridal fashion, we doubt anyone else can!).

Don’t worry, just because you could not make it to the show this year, doesn’t mean that all is lost. Team BollywoodShaadis attended the show on behalf of all its readers. And, here is the best of the best from the best! Take a look as we give you titbits from our interactions with some of the best designers of the country, bring you absolutely droolworthy images from their bridal collections, and give you the highlights of the show.

#1. Sabyasachi

When it comes to Indian weddings, red and gold are two inescapable colours. And who can present them in the best ways than Sabyasachi!

What’s more? We even ran into him as we were looking around at his stall, and asked him a quick question on everyone’s behalf– Why always red? And he told us, tradition is something that should not be tampered with. He went on to add that if you ask Indian girls about their one favourite bridal colour, the majority will definitely say, red. And for him, Indian weddings and red go hand-in-hand!

And, we totally agree!

One outfit that we particularly loved was the red and dull gold/beige saree that Deepika Padukone wore for the IIFA Awards 2015. Totally a must-have piece for an Indian bride’s trousseau.

#2. Manish Malhotra

Amazing display of subtle, warm and subdued colours is what we loved about Manish Malhotra’s collection at showcase. And it was clear that almost everyone wanted a piece of it, given the crowd that we spotted here every time we tried to go in to take a look!

One outfit we absolutely loved was the bright pink gown, in the middle of the stall. With minimal work on it in stunning gold, this is a perfect pick for your engagement or cocktail function, especially if you have opted for a heavy lehenga for the wedding day!

#3. Tarun Tahiliani

Another designer who can work with any colour or fabric and weave magic in it is, Tarun Tahiliani. Be it rich red or maroon, luxurious gold, subtle pastels, or bright yellow or orange, he can turn it all in to any bride’s dream wedding dress!

So we even got a chance to have a talk with Tarun Tahiliani, and it was an amazing experience. We asked him, what is that one common blunder that most Indian brides end up committing? He said something that we feel all Indian brides need to make a note of. He said that indian brides often overload themselves with more than they can handle. From a heavy outfit to even heavier jewellery, all combined with loud makeup, all of which together spell a disaster. So dear brides-to-be, make a note!

Below are two looks that we spotted at Tarun Tahiliani’s Vogue Wedding Show 2015, which were also showcased at the India Bridal Fashion Week as well. Take a look:

And, here are two amazing looks at the Vogue Show that made us fall in love, two beautiful floor-length anarkali/gowns that are heavy in terms of work but subtle in colour, which makes them perfect for your pre-wedding functions. Now this is called, striking a perfect balance!

#4. JADE by Monica & Karishma

When we reached the stall of this talented designer duo we got a chance to strike a quick conversation with Monica Shah, one half of the duo. And, we used this time to ask her as many questions as possible related to Indian bridal trends. We asked Monica, what are the things that a bride should keep in mind while selecting her bridal lehenga? She gave us three very crucial points- skin tone, body type, and your family’s traditions and preferences. The logic behind the last point is simple, Indian weddings are a family affair, and even though you wish to explore fashion trends, you wouldn’t wish to stand out for any wrong reasons.

When we asked Monica Shah, what are some different colours that brides must invest in? She suggested- burnt orange and royal blue. And, when we asked her about the one colour that would dominate fashion of 2016, she revealed- Gold! So girls, are you taking notes?

Apart from the beautiful silk outfits textured with temple motifs, we also saw some stunning bridal footwear at Jade’s display at Vogue Wedding Show. Take a look:

#5. Shantanu & Nikhil

If minimal is what the modern Indian girls are in love with, then their search ends at Shantanu & Nikhil’s bridal collection of 2015. Sure there were some grand pieces at display. But the silhouettes, colours, and the minimalism in terms of work, is what left us in awe!

Here are a few must-steal pieces from their amazing bridal collection that we first spotted at Vogue Wedding Show and then at the India Bridal Fashion Week 2015. Well, we thought why show it on mannequins when we can show you how they look on the models, right? We totally loved everything from the use of colours and fabrics to the minimalistic look!

#6. Ritu Kumar

Ritu Kumar’s latest line offers zardozi-based traditional lehengas, hand-embroidered lacelehengas, shararas, skirts and gowns. And we loved the blue choli and pink lehengacombination that was on display!

#7. Varun Bahl

Rich silk, net, velvet and georgette in Varun Bahl’s collection will make you fall in love with everything that was on display. From here you can pick something for not just your wedding ceremony, but also for pre- or post- functions as well.

We totally loved the two pieces from his collection that we had earlier seen at Amazon India Couture Week 2015. Take a look:

#8. Ahujasons

Apart from all these fashion designers, we also saw the stall of Ahujasons and their latest collection. Five amazing pieces were on display that we feel should be a part of every Indian bride’s wedding trousseau, especially if you are a winter bride. These five must-have shawls/stoles- Kalamkari, Jamawar, Kaani, Collector’s Edition and Gulaabdar pashmina- were absolutely gorgeous.

Wait, there is more:

These were just a few designers whose collection we revealed to you.

Shoes from Sabyacachi’s collection

These are some droolworthy pieces for brides and grooms to own!

Here are some pics from Sania Maskatiya’s collection at the show:

From Anju Modi’s collection:

From Monisha Jaising’s display:

From Vineet Bahl ‘Premiere’ collection:

Well, these were just a few fashion designers at the event. Wait for our next series as we reveal to you what all the top jewellery designers of the country had on display for the great Indian weddings this year. And we will also be bringing to you all the amazing style tips from Anaita Shroff Adajania’s session as well as our chat with her, and we bet you wouldn’t want to miss either. So, second part of exclusive insight of Vogue Wedding Show 2015 coming soon!

All images in this article have been taken from Vogue India Facebook Page, as well as the social media pages of the amazing fashion designers who were a part of the show.

(This article was originally written and published for BollywoodShaadis.com)