Standard Hindi, or more precisely Modern Hindi, also known as Manak Hindi (Devanagari: मानक हिन्दी; meaning "Standard Hindi"), High Hindi, Nagari Hindi, and Literary Hindi, is a standardised and sanskritised register of the Hindi-Urdu language based on the Khariboli dialect of Delhi and Western Uttar Pradesh. It is one of the official languages of the Republic of India.
Colloquial Standard Hindi is mutually intelligible with another register of Hindustani language called Urdu. Mutual intelligibility decreases in literary and specialized contexts which rely on educated vocabulary. Due to religious nationalism and communal tensions, speakers of both Hindi and Urdu frequently assert that they are distinct languages, despite the fact that native speakers generally cannot tell the colloquial languages apart. The combined population of Hindi-Urdu speakers is the fourth largest in the world. However, the number of native speakers of Standard Hindi is unclear. According to the 2001 Indian census, 258 million people in India reported their native language to be "Hindi". However, this includes large numbers of speakers of Hindi dialects besides Standard Hindi; as of 2009, the best figure Ethnologue could find for Khariboli dialect was a 1991 citation of 180 million.
Shilpa Shetty (born 8 June 1975) is an Indian film actress and model. Since making her debut in the film Baazigar (1993), she has appeared in nearly 40 Bollywood, Tamil, Telugu and Kannada films, her first leading role being in the 1994 film Aag. Although she has been through years of decline during her career, Shetty has been willing to reinvent herself quite often. Her performances in Dhadkan (2000) and Rishtey (2002) were appreciated, while her portrayal of an AIDS patient in Phir Milenge (2004) won her many accolades. Her younger sister Shamita Shetty is also a Bollywood film actress.
After taking part in the British Celebrity Big Brother TV show in 2007, Shetty was crowned the winner with 63% of the final vote, after an international racism controversy involving her and fellow contestants Jade Goody, Jo O'Meara and Danielle Lloyd. This was followed by a re-establishment of her status in the film industry in 2007 when she appeared in two successive movies, Life in a... Metro and Apne, with her performance in the former drawing positive reviews.
Shahid Kapoor (born 25 February 1981) is an Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films. He is also a trained dancer.
Starting off his career by working in music videos and advertisements, Kapoor made his Bollywood debut as a background dancer in Subhash Ghai's Taal (1999). Four years later, he made his acting debut in Ishq Vishk (2003) and won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for his performance. Following through with films like Fida (2004) and Shikhar (2005), he had his first major commercial success with Sooraj R. Barjatya's Vivah (2006), his biggest commercial success, and followed it up with Jab We Met (2007) and Kaminey (2009), both of which earned him Best Actor nominations at the Filmfare ceremony.
Kapoor was born to actor Pankaj Kapoor and actor/classical dancer Neelima Azeem on 25 February 1981. Kapoor's parents divorced when he was 3. After the divorce, he lived with his mother and maternal grandparents in Junaghad. He shared a good relationship with his father and stepmother Supriya Pathak. As far as his religious affiliation is concerned, Kapoor has stated in an interview that while his father is a Sikh and his mother is a Muslim, both his parents have taught him that he "should look at all religions without hatred and have compassion for every human being whatever his religion may be," saying that he believes that "there is one God up above."
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Kareena Kapoor (pronounced [kəˈriːnaː kəˈpuːr]; born 21 September 1980), also known as Kareena Kapoor Khan, is an Indian actress who appears in Bollywood films. She is the daughter of actors Randhir Kapoor and Babita, and the younger sister of actress Karisma Kapoor. Noted for playing a variety of characters in a range of film genres—from contemporary romantic dramas to comedies—Kapoor has received six Filmfare Awards, and has established herself as a leading actress of Hindi cinema.[1][2]
After making her acting debut in the 2000 war drama Refugee, Kapoor's early years in the film industry were successful; she received a Filmfare nomination for Asoka (2001) and appeared in the melodrama Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... the same year, one of her biggest commercial successes to date. This was followed by a series of commercial failures and repetitive roles, which garnered her negative reviews. She portrayed a sex worker in Chameli (2004), the turning point in her career, and starred in the critically acclaimed films Dev (2004) and Omkara (2006). Kapoor played the lead female role in the romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007, which earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Actress) and the dramedy 3 Idiots (2009, the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time).
Married to actor Saif Ali Khan, Kapoor's off-screen life is the subject of widespread coverage in India. She is known in the Indian media for being publicly outspoken and assertive, and is recognised for her contributions to the film industry through her fashion style and film roles. In addition to film acting, Kapoor is a stage performer and has contributed as a co-author to three books: an autobiographical memoir, and two nutrition guides. She has also launched her own clothing line in association with the retail chain Globus.
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Born into a film family in Mumbai on 21 September 1980, Kapoor (often informally referred to as 'Bebo')[4] is the younger daughter of Randhir Kapoor and Babita (née Shivdasani);[5] her elder sister Karisma is also an actress. She is the granddaughter of actor and filmmaker Raj Kapoor and niece of actor Rishi Kapoor. According to Kapoor, the name "Kareena" was derived from the book Anna Karenina, which her mother read while she was pregnant with her.[6] She is of Punjabi descent on her father's side,[7] and Sindhi on her mother's side.[8]
Describing herself as a "very naughty [and] spoilt child", Kapoor's exposure to films from a young age kindled her interest in acting;[3] she was particularly inspired by the work of actors Nargis and Meena Kumari.[9] Despite her family background, her father disapproved of women entering films because he believed it conflicted with the traditional maternal duties and responsibility of women in the family.[10] This led to a conflict between her parents, and they separated.[11] She was then raised by her mother, who worked several jobs to support her daughters until Karisma debuted as an actress in 1991.[12] After living separately for several years, her parents reconciled in October 2007.[11] Kapoor remarked "My father is also an important factor in my life [...] [Al]though we did not see him often in our initial years, we are a family now."[12]
Kapoor attended Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai, followed by Welham Girls' School in Dehradun.[9] She attended the institution primarily to satisfy her mother, though later admitted to liking the experience.[3] According to Kapoor, she was a good student and received first-class honours in all subjects except mathematics.[3] After graduating from Welham she studied commerce for two years at Mithibai College in Vile Parle (Mumbai).[9] Kapoor then registered for a three-month summer course in microcomputers at Harvard University in the United States.[9] She later developed an interest in law, and enrolled at the Government Law College, Mumbai; during this period, she developed a long-lasting passion for reading.[9] However, after completing her first year, Kapoor decided to pursue her interest to become an actress.[13] She began training at an acting institute in Mumbai mentored by Kishore Namit Kapoor, a member of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).[14]
While training at the institute, Kapoor was cast as the female lead in Rakesh Roshan's Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai (2000) opposite his son, Hrithik Roshan.[9] Several days into the filming, however, she abandoned the project; Kapoor later explained that she had benefited by not doing the film since more prominence was given to the director's son.[9] She debuted later that year alongside Abhishek Bachchan in J. P. Dutta's war drama Refugee. Set during the Indo-Pakistani war of 1971, the film centers on a man who illegally transports civilians back and forth across the border. Kapoor portrayed Naaz, a Bangladeshi girl who falls in love with Bachchan's character while illegally migrating to Pakistan with her family. Her performance was acclaimed by critics; Taran Adarsh of Bollywood Hungama wrote that Kapoor "has a magnetic personality, which will make the viewer fall in love with her instantly. What surprises you is the ease with which she emotes the most difficult of scenes [...] There is no denying the fact that she is a natural performer who is very camera friendly."[15] On the experience of acting in her first film, Kapoor described it as "tough ... [but] also a great learning experience".[9] Refugee was a moderate box-office success in India[16] and Kapoor's performance earned her the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut.[17]
For her second release, Kapoor was paired opposite Tusshar Kapoor in Satish Kaushik's box office success Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai (2001).[18] A review in The Hindu noted that based on her first two films, she was "definitely the actress to watch out for".[19] She next starred in Subhash Ghai's family drama Yaadein alongside Jackie Shroff and Hrithik Roshan, which received negative reviews and was unsuccessful at the box office.[18] Later that year, she appeared in Santosh Sivan's period epic Asoka opposite Shahrukh Khan. The film was selected for the Venice and 2001 Toronto International Film Festivals, and received generally positive reviews.[20] Kapoor's portrayal of Kaurwaki—a Kalingan princess, with whom Ashoka falls in love—received mixed reactions from critics; Rediff.com concluded that her presence in the film was primarily used for aesthetic purposes.[21] She later received her first nomination for Best Actress at the 47th Filmfare Awards.[17]
Kapoor's final release of 2001 was Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... in which she featured part of an ensemble cast. Directed by Karan Johar, the melodrama became India's second highest-grossing film of the year and Kapoor's highest-grossing film to that point.[18] It also became one of the biggest Bollywood success of all time in the overseas market, earning over 1 billion (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 17,200,000/1E6 | 0}} million) worldwide.[22] Kapoor's performance as Poo (a good-natured, superficial girl) was described by Taran Adarsh as "one of the main highlights of the film",[23] and earned her a Filmfare Best Supporting Actress nomination.[17]
During 2002 and 2003, Kapoor experienced a setback in her career. All six films in which she starred —Mujhse Dosti Karoge!, Jeena Sirf Merre Liye, Talaash: The Hunt Begins..., Khushi, Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon, and the four-hour war epic LOC Kargil — were critically and commercially unsuccessful.[24][25] Critics described Kapoor's performances as unoriginal, repetitive, an uninspired;[5] they expressed concern that she was becoming typecast. These negative reviews motivated her to accept more challenging roles.[26][27]
The year 2004 marked Kapoor's work in a series of films that would bring her critical acclaim.[26] Under the direction of Sudhir Mishra, Kapoor essayed the role of a golden-hearted prostitute in Chameli, a film relating the story of a young prostitute who meets with a widowed investment banker (played by Rahul Bose). When Kapoor was initially offered the film she refused it, explaining that she would be uncomfortable in the role.[27] She relented when Mishra approached her for the second time, viewing it as an opportunity to demonstrate her acting range.[27] Chameli was well received by critics and the film marked a significant turning point in her career,[26] earning Kapoor the Filmfare Special Performance Award.[28] Indiatimes praised her "intuitive brilliance" and stated that she had exceeded all expectations.[29] Rediff.com, however, found her portrayal unconvincing and excessively stereotypical, describing her as "sounding more like a teenager playacting than a brash, hardened streetwalker" and comparing her mannerisms to a caricature.[30]
Kapoor next co-starred in Mani Ratnam's bilingual project Yuva alongside Ajay Devgan, Abhishek Bachchan, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji and Esha Deol. The film, consisting of three chapters, tells the story of six individuals linked by a car accident. Kapoor is featured in the third chapter as Oberoi's love interest (Mira, a witty young woman). In a Times of India review film critic Subhash K Jha described her role as "fey and insubstantial", but further stated that "she turns these character traits to her own advantage to create a girl who is at once enigmatic and all-there".[31] She then appeared alongside Amitabh Bachchan and Fardeen Khan in Govind Nihalani's critically acclaimed film Dev, which revolved around the 2002 Hindu-Muslim riots in the Indian state of Gujarat.[32] Kapoor's role was that of a Muslim victim named Aaliya, modelled after Zaheera Sheikh (a key witness in Vadodara's Best Bakery case).[32] It earned her a Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress and nominations for Best Actress at various award ceremonies.[17] Taran Adarsh noted that she was "first-rate" and in particular noted her scene with Bachchan's character.[33]
Shortly afterwards, Kapoor was cast for the first time as a villain in the thriller Fida. Set against the backdrop of the Mumbai underworld, the film follows the story of an online heist in which her character, Neha Mehra, becomes involved. During the filming of Fida Kapoor began a romantic relationship with co-actor Shahid Kapoor, whom she later described as having "a major positive influence in my life".[34] Although the film was unsuccessful at the box office[35] Kapoor received positive reviews for her performance, and some critics noted a distinct progression from her earlier roles.[36] Her subsequent releases that year included Abbas-Mustan's thriller Aitraaz and Priyadarshan's comedy Hulchul, both of which were successful at the Indian box office.[35] Following the success of her last two releases, she was cast as the protagonist of the 2005 drama Bewafaa. The feature received mostly negative reviews, and Kapoor's portrayal of Anjali Sahai (an unfaithful woman) was not well received. Nikhat Kazmi of Indiatimes believed that to become a serious actress Kapoor was embodying a maturer, more-jaded character beyond her years in Bewafaa.[37] She then starred in Priyadarshan's romantic drama Kyon Ki, which was a box-office failure;[38] however, Kapoor's performance was generally well received by critics (with the BBC describing her as "a pure natural").[39]
In 2006, Kapoor appeared in three films. She first starred in the thriller 36 China Town, followed by the comedy Chup Chup Ke; both were moderately successful.[40] She next portrayed the character of Desdemona in Omkara, the Hindi adaptation of William Shakespeare's Othello. Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the film is a tragedy of sexual jealousy set against the backdrop of the political system in Uttar Pradesh.[41] It premiered at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival and was screened at the Cairo International Film Festival.[41][42] Omkara was received positively by critics, and Kapoor's portrayal earned her a fourth Filmfare Award and first Screen Award.[17] In a 2010 retrospective of the "Top 80 Iconic Performances" of Hindi cinema, Filmfare wrote that she was "brilliant" and praised her ability to "effortless[ly]" convey the various emotions her character went through.[43] Kapoor considered her role in Omkara as a "new benchmark" in her career, and compared her portrayal of Dolly with her own evolving maturity as a woman.[44]
Following Omkara, Kapoor took a short break from acting, as she felt that "nothing [was] challenging enough for me to say yes".[44] In an interview with The Times of India Kapoor commented, "In my initial years in the industry, I pushed myself to do a lot of work because I was greedy. I did some films—which I now regret—purely for the money. Today, I want to do selective films."[45]
Kapoor returned to film as the female protagonist Geet Dhillon, a vivacious Sikh girl with a zest for life, in the Imtiaz Ali-directed romantic comedy Jab We Met (2007). Featured opposite Shahid Kapoor, the film relates the story of two people with contrasting personalities who meet on a train and eventually fall in love. The film was received favourably by critics and became successful at the box office with gross earnings of 302.5 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 5,203,000/1E6 | 1}} million).[47] Kapoor won several awards for her performance, including her second Screen Award and the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.[17] Rajeev Masand of CNN-IBN noted, "Uninhibited and spontaneous, Kareena Kapoor is the soul of this picture, its biggest strength, as she brings alive her character with not just those smart lines, but with the kind of candor actors seldom invest in their work."[48] While shooting for Jab We Met, Kapoor and Shahid ended their three-year relationship.[46] When asked by Mumbai Mirror, she stated "I hold him in utmost regard, and I hope one day we could be good friends. He is a great guy."[12]
The following year, Kapoor co-starred with Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan and Anil Kapoor in Vijay Krishna Acharya's action-thriller Tashan. Although a poll (conducted by Bollywood Hungama) named it the most anticipated release of the year,[49] the film was a commercial and critical failure.[50] She next provided her voice for the character of Laila, the love interest of a street dog named Romeo, in the Yash Raj Films and Walt Disney Pictures animated film Roadside Romeo. She then appeared in Rohit Shetty's comedy Golmaal Returns, the sequel to the 2006 film Golmaal: Fun Unlimited. Part of an ensemble cast which included Ajay Devgan, Arshad Warsi and Tusshar Kapoor, Kapoor played a mistrustful wife who believed her husband was unfaithful. The film had an ambivalent reception from critics, and Kapoor received mixed reviews. The Indian Express believed the screenplay was derivative, concluding: "There is nothing particularly new about a suspicious wife keeping tabs on her husband, and there is nothing particularly new in the way Kareena plays it."[51] Golmaal Returns was a financial success with global revenues of 792.5 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 13,631,000/1E6 | 0}} million).[22]
In 2009, Kapoor was cast as Simrita Rai (opposite Akshay Kumar) in Sabbir Khan's battle-of-the-sexes comedy Kambakkht Ishq. Set in Los Angeles, it was the first Indian film to be shot at Universal Studios and featured cameo appearances by Hollywood actors.[52] The film was poorly received by critics but became an economic success, earning over 840 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 14,448,000/1E6 | 0}} million) worldwide;[22] a review in The Times of India described Kapoor's performance as "a complete let-down" and "unconvincing".[53] She next played the leading lady in the dramatic thriller Kurbaan, alongside Saif Ali Khan and Vivek Oberoi. The film (which marked the directorial debut of Rensil D'Silva) featured Kapoor as Avantika Ahuja, a woman who is confined to house arrest after discovering that her husband is a terrorist. Describing the film as "an emotionally draining experience", Kapoor explained that it was difficult to disconnect from her character.[54] The film was critically praised, and Kapoor received her fourth Filmfare Best Actress nomination.[17] According to Subhash K Jha, "Kurbaan belongs to Kareena Kapoor. In her most consistently pitched performance to date she pulls out all stops to play a betrayed wife with splendid sensitivity. Kareena accommodates her radiant beauty into an utterly credible character and performance. At her best, Kareena is incomparable. She proves it in Kurbaan."[55]
Kapoor's final release of the year was Rajkumar Hirani's drama 3 Idiots, a film loosely based on the novel Five Point Someone by Chetan Bhagat.[56] Co-starring alongside Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan and Sharman Joshi, Kapoor played Pia (a medical student and Khan's love interest). The film received critical acclaim and emerged as the highest-grossing Bollywood film of all time, grossing 2,025.7 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 34,842,040/1E6 | 0}} million) in India.[57] It also did well internationally, earning over 1.08 billion (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 18,576,000/1E6 | 0}} million), the biggest Bollywood success ever in the overseas market.[58] The Deccan Herald opined that Kapoor "brings a dollop of sunshine and feminine grace to an otherwise masculine tale. She is so spunky and spontaneous you wish there was room for more of her."[59] During the 55th Filmfare Awards, Kapoor received another Best Actress nomination for her role.[17]
In 2010, Kapoor appeared in the romantic comedy Milenge Milenge, a production delayed since 2005.[60] The feature garnered negative reviews and poor box-office returns. Kapoor's role was small, and not well received.[60] She next took a supporting role as career-oriented Shreya Arora in We Are Family, adapted from the 1998 Hollywood film Stepmom. Reaction to the film was lukewarm, but Kapoor's performance drew positive reviews and ultimately won her the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress.[61] Priyanka Roy of The Telegraph praised Kapoor for "breath[ing] life and a new-found maturity into what is largely a uni-dimensional character".[62] At the end of the year, she reunited with director Rohit Shetty for Golmaal 3, a sequel to Golmaal Returns. Like its predecessor, the film received mixed reviews though emerged as the most successful entry in the Golmaal series, earning more than 1 billion (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 17,200,000/1E6 | 0}} million) domestically.[63] For her portrayal of the tomboy Daboo, Kapoor received Best Actress nominations at various award ceremonies including Filmfare.[61]
Kapoor had further success in 2011 as the love interest of Salman Khan's character in the romantic drama Bodyguard, a remake of the 2010 Malayalam film of the same name. The film was not well received by critics, though became a financial success, with a domestic total of 1,409.5 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 24,243,400/1E6 | 0}} million)—India's highest-earning film of the year.[64] A review in Mint dismissed Kapoor's role as the "sacrificial, ornamental [and] submissive female";[65] Mid Day referred to her as "bright", arguing that she "actually manages to bring her caricature of a role alive".[66] She next appeared in Anubhav Sinha's science fiction film Ra.One with Shahrukh Khan. The film, employing special effects previously unused in Bollywood, became the most expensive Hindi film ever produced.[67] Despite garnering mixed reviews, Ra.One became one of the biggest earners of the year with a worldwide total of over 2 billion (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 34,400,000/1E6 | 0}} million), and Kapoor's fourth major commercial success in three years.[68]
The following year, Kapoor played the role of a carefree young woman, Riana Braganza, in Shakun Batra's directorial debut Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012) with Imran Khan. Produced by Dharma Productions, the romantic comedy is set in Las Vegas and tells the story of two strangers who get married one night after getting drunk. In an interview with The Times of India, Kapoor explained that she was drawn to her character's qualities: "Riana knows what she is doing. Even though she does not have a house or a job, she is a positive person [...] very similar to the way I am."[69] The film received positive reviews and was an economic success, grossing a total of 530 million (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 9,116,000/1E6 | 1}} million) in India and abroad.[70] The Hollywood Reporter found her "endearingly natural";[71] Sukanya Verma of Rediff.com asserted that "after doing ornamental roles in films like Bodyguard and Ra.One, it is nice to see the spunky actress in her element again since Jab We Met. Though vivacious, her Riana isn't a child-woman like Geet but a free-spirited, unflappable adult armed with plucky impulses and scrumptious smile that helps Rahul come-of-age and Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu worth a helping."[72] Her next appearance was in Agent Vinod, an espionage thriller directed by Sriram Raghavan. Kapoor was enthusiastic about the project, but it met with a tepid response and she was described as miscast.[73] When asked why she had taken the role, Kapoor described it as an opportunity to attempt something she had never done before.[74]
For her next feature, Kapoor was cast as the protagonist of Madhur Bhandarkar's Heroine, a drama revolving around the Bollywood film industry. Originally the first choice for the role, Kapoor was hesitant to take on the project when Bhandarkar approached her with the film's initial concept.[75] With reservations about the criticism her character might evoke, she was replaced by Aishwarya Rai.[75] Days after production began, Rai left the film (due to her pregnancy) and Bhandarkar re-approached Kapoor with the film. When the director reinforced his faith in her, she agreed to do the film after receiving the completed script.[75] Kapoor (who described her character of Mahi Arora—a fading star—as "bipolar and schizophrenic") refrained from taking on any other projects, since she found Heroine "very aggressive and tiring".[76] Bollywood Hungama observed it as her best work to date noting that "[t]hough her character is inconsistent [...] Kareena furnishes the heroine's character with a rare vulnerability and an exceptional inner life."[77] She later received Best Actress nominations at the annual Apsara, Filmfare, Screen and Stardust Award ceremonies.[61]
Following the release of Heroine, Kapoor married actor Saif Ali Khan on 16 October 2012.[78] Described as India's "wedding and social event of the year" in Rupa Subramanya's blog at The Wall Street Journal,[79] the wedding consisted of a five-day celebration period beginning with a pre-wedding bash at Kapoor's residence followed by a registered marriage in the presence of family and close friends.[78] A reception was later held at the Taj Mahal Palace & Tower hotel in Mumbai and the Lutyens Bungalow Zone in Delhi.[78]
At the end of the year, she co-starred alongside Aamir Khan and Rani Mukerji as the "tantalisingly seductive prostitute"[80] Rosie, in Reema Kagti's crime mystery Talaash: The Answer Lies Within. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai's red-light districts, it follows the travails of its personnel and principal, Inspector Surjan Singh Shekhawat (Khan) who is assigned the duty of solving a mysterious car accident. The film generated predominantly positive reviews with Kapoor being praised in particular. The Telegraph described her performance as "naughty [and] nonchalan[t]," played with "an unseen mix of oomph and emotion that becomes the [film's] centrepiece".[81] Talaash eventually emerged as a financial success with global revenues of 1.74 billion (US${{#invoke:Math|precision_format| 29,928,000/1E6 | 0}} million).[82]
In February 2013, Kapoor commenced filming for two projects: Prakash Jha's political drama Satyagraha and Punit Malhotra's romantic comedy Gori Tere Pyaar Mein.[83]
Kapoor has participated in several stage shows and world tours since 2002. Her first concert tour (Heartthrobs: Live in Concert (2002) with Hrithik Roshan, Karisma Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Aftab Shivdasani) was successful in the United States and Canada.[84] At the end of that year, she performed with several other Bollywood stars at Kings Park Stadium in Durban, South Africa in the show Now or Never.[85] Four years later, Kapoor took part with six other Bollywood celebrities in the Rockstars Concert world tour. The concert was staged in 19 cities across the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, and was a success.[86] In 2008 Kapoor performed in Shahrukh Khan's Temptation Reloaded 2008, a series of concerts in a number of countries. The show (which also featured Arjun Rampal, Katrina Kaif, Ganesh Hegde, Javed Ali and Anusha Dandekar) debuted at the Ahoy Rotterdam venue in Rotterdam, the Netherlands.[87] Several months later she again joined Khan, Rampal and Kaif to perform for an audience of 15,000 at Dubai's Festival City Arena.[88]
During her years in the film industry, Kapoor has been involved with various philanthropic endeavours. In November 2003 she performed at a fundraiser for the World Youth Peace Summit.[89] In 2005, she and other Bollywood stars participated in a concert to raise money for victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami.[90] Later that year, she visited the desert heartland of Rajasthan to boost morale of jawan (infantry) troops in a special Holi weekend episode of the NDTV show, Jai Jawan. The programme consists of entertainers who visit Indian troops in isolated regions (with an NDTV crew).[91] During her 2010 appearance on the NDTV Greenathon, Kapoor adopted the village of Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh to provide it with electricity.[92] Kapoor later participated in UNESCO and FIFA's international campaign, 1GOAL Education for All.[93] In March 2011 Kapoor was appointed ambassador for the Shakti Campaign, a project launched by the NDTV television network to combat violence against women in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day.[94]
In August 2007, Kapoor was appointed spokesperson for Globus in a five-year contract.[95] In association with the retail chain, she became the first Indian actress to launch her own line of clothing.[96] Her collection made its debut several months later in stores across India, and was well received.[97] Following the end of her contract with Globus, Kapoor expressed a desire to work with a design house to release her clothing line internationally,[98] but later explained that those plans were on hold.[99]
In 2009, Kapoor collaborated with nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar on Don't Lose Your Mind, Lose Your Weight, a book which focused on the principles of healthy eating habits.[100] Published by Random House Publications, the book was well received by critics, and sold 10,000 copies within its first twenty days.[100] A follow-up titled, Women and The Weight Loss Tamasha, was released in January 2011. It addressed the weight loss concerns and eating habits of women in various parts of their life, and featured Kapoor in a voice-over for the audiobook.[101] The following year, she released her autobiographical memoir: The Style Diary of a Bollywood Diva (2012). Co-authored alongside Rochelle Pinto, it became the first book to be launched under the Shobhaa De imprint of Penguin Books—a set of series that included celebrity memoirs, guides and biographies.[102] In a review published by Mint, Shefalee Vasudev criticised Kapoor's writing style as "too-breezy" but further stated that it is "a well-produced book, reproducing chirpy little post-it notes and diet charts, punctuated with Bebo's stunning pictures from her private albums to fashion magazine covers."[103]
Known for her nonchalant relationship with the media, Kapoor has gained a reputation for discussing her private life with no reservations.[50][104] As a child she regularly attended award ceremonies and events with her family, and would also accompany Karisma on-set during filming.[4] In an interview with Filmfare, she explained that growing up in a film family helped her develop a sense of professionalism and dedication towards her craft.[105] Kapoor's private life has been the subject of media attention in India, with frequent press coverage of her weight and relationship with actor Saif Ali Khan.[50] The couple—dubbed "Saifeena" by the entertainment media—has been one of the country's most-reported celebrity stories since 2007.[106]
While a segment of the press has described Kapoor as friendly and extremely close to her family,[4] others have criticized her for being arrogant and vain—an image she gained in the wake of her superficial character, Poo, in Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001).[26] She subsequently featured in films portraying similar characters, and this further established her off- and on-screen personae.[5] Before the release of Chameli (2004) (in which she played a sex worker), Kapoor stated that "there is a certain image that people identify you with [and] [i]t always follows you whichever role you play. I am trying to transgress this image and become more screen-friendly than image-friendly."[108] Chameli helped Kapoor reinvent her on-screen persona,[26] and she later explained that her honesty and openness was often perceived by the media as arrogance.[109]
Kapoor is also known for her assertive and moody nature,[109][110] and her outspoken views and independence have been singled out for making major contributions to her career; they "add to her superstar aura".[111] In an early interview, she confessed to being an "introvert, yet [...] extremely candid and blunt", reasoning: "Total faith and complete belief in myself is my attitude towards life, films and virtually everything else. I am all about doing what I feel is right. It is not easy to pin me down as I can be a bundle of contradictions."[109] Journalist Subhash K Jha explained that while this approach has sometimes been at the cost of professional opportunities, it "makes her such a favourite among the generation that believes in self regard being the highest form of creativity [...] She lives for the moment and crams all her intensity into it, not sparing a single thought for what is gone and what is waiting around the corner."[112] Meanwhile, Anu Ahuja suggested that Kapoor's demeanour is an act; she is "cold and unapproachable so that no one will act funny with her".{{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn}}
Today, Kapoor is considered as one of the most popular Bollywood celebrities in India.[113] Her look and performances have established her as a style icon for young women.[10][114] In a 2009 poll conducted by the newspaper Daily News and Analysis Kapoor was voted one of India's most popular icons;[115] with her partner Saif Ali Khan, she was listed amongst the top celebrity endorsers for brands and products worldwide.[116] She became the only Indian actress to be featured on CNNGo's list of "Who Mattered Most in India",[2] and was later selected by Verve for its list of the country's most powerful women from 2008 to 2010.[117][118][119] In June 2010 Kapoor was described as "India's Most Beautiful Woman" by People;[2] Eastern Eye and Maxim named her as "Asia's Sexiest Woman" and "India's Hottest Woman" in 2011 and 2012 respectively.[120] The following year, she ranked seventh on Forbes' list of India's biggest entertainers[121] and was later selected by India Today for its list of the country's most influential women.[122]
According to media reports, Kapoor relies on her instincts and spontaneity as an actor.[110] She is known to commit heavily to each role, and refrains from rehearsing for a project.[110][123] Commenting on this, director Rajkumar Hirani said "I usually have a habit of conducting rehearsals for my actors, but she insisted on not having them as it would affect her spontaneity. She really surprised me with a couple of emotional scenes which we canned in just one take."[110] Karan Johar described Kapoor as a "natural", explaining that "she has no craft, grammar or process attached to her acting [...] It is a great sense of cinema that can keep her going."[110] According to Rensil D'Silva (who directed her in Kurbaan), "Kareena [..] is instinctive and has emotional intelligence. She absorbs the situation and performs accordingly. Discussing the scene, in fact, harms her."[124]
While discussing her career highlights in a 2010 article, Rediff.com noted: "[E]ven though a lot of her starring roles have been forgettable, [a] look at her filmography now, however, would show a more thoughtful selection of roles [...] playing to her strengths."[104] Her portrayal of a series of superficial characters at the start of her career were criticized; film historian Gyan Prakash explained that these roles "tended to infantilise her, packaging her as daddy's little girl, all bubble and no fizz".[27] Critics noted Chameli (2004) as her coming of age, claiming that "a new actor in her was discovered".[26] Following her portrayal of a variety of character types in Chameli, Dev (2004), Omkara (2006) and Jab We Met (2007), Kapoor was noted for her versatility.[1][50] In 2010, Filmfare Magazine included two of her performances—from Omkara and Jab We Met—in its list of "80 Iconic Performances". India Today labelled her "the most versatile female lead in the industry", noting that she "play[s] her roles with trademark spunk".[125]
Manjula Sen of The Telegraph wrote that although she has "the worst success ratio among her contemporaries", it does not affect her marketability.[50] Sen further explained that Kapoor's strength lies in her being versatile; she is "effortlessly honest in her performances. It is a candour that spills over in her personal conduct."[50] Writing for CNN-IBN, Rituparna Chatterjee spoke of her transformation to date: "[A]fter 40 films and 10 years of fighting off competition from some of the most versatile actors of her generation, Kareena has matured into a bankable actor reinventing herself with surprising ease."[126] In 2004, Kapoor placed third on Rediff's list of "Top Bollywood Female Stars".[127] She was later ranked seventh and fifth in 2005 and 2006, respectively, and returned to third place in 2007.[128][129][130] In January 2011, Kapoor placed fourth on Rediff's list of "Top 10 Actresses of 2000–2010".[131]
Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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2000 | Refugee | Nazneen "Naaz" Ahmed | Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut |
2001 | Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai | Pooja Saxena | |
2001 | Yaadein | Isha Singh Puri | |
2001 | Ajnabee | Priya Malhotra | |
2001 | Asoka | Kaurwaki | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2001 | Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... | Pooja "Poo" Sharma | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2002 | Mujhse Dosti Karoge! | Tina Kapoor | |
2002 | Jeena Sirf Merre Liye | Pooja / Pinky | |
2003 | Talaash: The Hunt Begins... | Tina | |
2003 | Khushi | Khushi Singh (Lali) | |
2003 | Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon | Sanjana | |
2003 | LOC Kargil | Simran | |
2004 | Chameli | Chameli | Filmfare Award for Special Performance |
2004 | Yuva | Mira | |
2004 | Dev | Aaliya | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress |
2004 | Fida | Neha Mehra | |
2004 | Aitraaz | Priya Saxena / Malhotra | |
2004 | Hulchul | Anjali | |
2005 | Bewafaa | Anjali Sahai | |
2005 | Kyon Ki | Dr. Tanvi Khurana | |
2005 | Dosti: Friends Forever | Anjali | |
2006 | 36 China Town | Priya | |
2006 | Chup Chup Ke | Shruti | |
2006 | Omkara | Dolly Mishra | Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2006 | Don | Kamini | Cameo |
2007 | Kya Love Story Hai | Herself | Special appearance in song "It's Rocking" |
2007 | Jab We Met | Geet Dhillon | Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2008 | Halla Bol | Herself | Special appearance |
2008 | Tashan | Pooja Singh | |
2008 | Roadside Romeo | Laila | Voice |
2008 | Golmaal Returns | Ekta | |
2009 | Luck by Chance | Herself | Special appearance |
2009 | Billu | Herself | Special appearance in song "Marjaani" |
2009 | Kambakkht Ishq | Simrita Rai | |
2009 | Main Aurr Mrs Khanna | Raina Khanna | |
2009 | Kurbaan | Avantika Ahuja / Khan | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2009 | 3 Idiots | Pia Sahastrabudhhe | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2010 | Milenge Milenge | Priya Malhotra | |
2010 | We Are Family | Shreya Arora | Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress |
2010 | Golmaal 3 | Daboo | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2011 | Bodyguard | Divya | |
2011 | Ra.One | Sonia Subramaniam | |
2012 | Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu | Riana Braganza | |
2012 | Agent Vinod | Iram Parveen Bilal / Dr. Ruby Mendes |
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2012 | Rowdy Rathore | Special appearance in song "Chinta Ta" | |
2012 | Heroine | Mahi Arora | Nominated—Filmfare Award for Best Actress |
2012 | Talaash: The Answer Lies Within | Rosie / Simran | |
2012 | Dabangg 2 | Special appearance in song "Fevicol Se" | |
2013 | Bombay Talkies | Herself | Special appearance in song "Apna Bombay Talkies" |
2013 | Satyagraha | Yasmin | Post-production |
2013 | Gori Tere Pyaar Mein | Filming |
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Salman Khan (pronunciation : [səlˈmaːn ˈxaːn]; born Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan on 27 December 1965) is an Indian film actor. He has starred in more than 80 Hindi films.
Khan, who made his acting debut with a minor role in the drama Biwi Ho To Aisi (1988), had his first commercial success with the blockbuster Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), for which he won a Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He went on to star in some successful Hindi films of those times, such as Saajan (1991), Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994), Karan Arjun (1995), Judwaa (1997), Pyar Kiya To Darna Kya (1998) and Biwi No.1 (1999), having appeared in the highest earning films of seven separate years during his career.
In 1999, Khan won a Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for his extended appearance in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998), and since then has starred in several critical and commercial successes, including Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999), Tere Naam (2003), Mujhse Shaadi Karogi (2004), No Entry (2005), Partner (2007), Wanted (2009), Dabangg (2010), Ready (2011) and Bodyguard (2011), which has become the second highest-grossing Bollywood film of all-time. Khan has thus established himself as one of the most successful actors of Hindi cinema.
Looking far ahead, I see the light
See the light shining, cross the desert sky
how free am I? Free am I feeling
hoping this won't last, I take the chance
Seems like a lifetime, pass the twilight zone
I dare to go, knowing you'll be there
Pre-chorus:
can't control it, right or wrong
I'd give my soul to you. Oh! baby
In destiny, when you believe
you'll find that love, can be forever
Chorus:
Come on now, take me all the way
on a ride, to the desert of your heart
illusions, on the sand dunes
so delirious, the breeze will take us far
there's gotta be, a place to call
paradise, in the desert of your heart
can't wait to see
walking by your side, I feel your heart
feel it beat so hard, all the sounds of love
now is this real? or am I dreaming?
looking far ahead, I see the light
See the light shining, cross the desert sky
your beautyfull, face that I'm seeing
Pre-Chorus
Chorus
So delirious
the breeze will take us far
to the desert of your heart
a place to call
paradise
Sure as the sun shines
Sure as the moon glows, late at night
That's how, my love for you will be
A bird flies, the hum of a bee
All rivers run into sea
My love will come naturally
Chorus
Your love, such a precious gift
Sent from far
A love as pure as gold
Comes once in a lifetime
A treasure found in you
Sure as the air I breathe
Sure as the way you make me feel
Our love... will not ever cease
Chorus
Sure as the wind blows
Sure as the snow falls when it's winter cold
My love... will always come through
There was a time when I was in love with a fool
He stepped on my heart, bruised me, broke the golden rule
There was a time when I couldn’t tell weak from strong
A voice in my head kept saying: this can’t go on
Even though I long, something’s wrong
You know your heart belongs to me
You made it clear to see
That we were never meant to be
Only a memory remains
Oh yes, your heart belongs to me
But I’ve got to set you free
‘Cause we were never meant to be
Together
I’ve learned my lesson, now I know where I stand
Time heals all wounds, and the broken hearts will mend
I’ve read all the signs, now I’ve moved along
This carousel keeps turning on and on
And on and on, life goes on
You know your heart belongs to me
You made it clear to see
That we were never meant to be
Only a memory remains
Oh yes, your heart belongs to me
But I’ve got to set you free
‘Cause we were never meant to be
Together
I wish I was the wind, the sun, the rain
And I could hold time in my hands
In my dreams I’ll fly high so I can reach the stars
I sit on top of a mountain
And scream when nobody hears me
When nobody sees me
You know your heart belongs to me
You made it clear to see
That we were never meant to be
Only a memory remains
Oh yes, your heart belongs to me
But I’ve got to set you free
‘Cause we were never meant to be
Together
You know your heart belongs to me
You made it clear to see
That we were never, never, never
Only a memory remains
Yes, your heart belongs to me
But I’ve got to set you free
‘Cause we were never meant to be
Together
It just seems that we don't care at all
but through the wire we hear their call
the world is on fire and we can't put it out
we can't stay deaf their crying out loud
ah ya wili
hungry faces and hungry hearts
billboards selling expensive cars
leaves keep on fallen if we don't turn a page
we should be ashamed in this day and age
Ah Ya Wili
Closer come closer and you will see
that this is the real world we live in
closer come closer and you will see
that they bare a mark on their skin
Ah Ya Wili
Oh how my heart aches cause it's no near
can hardly describe how this feels
their eyes reveil their fears, hide their tears
oh see how their light shines despite the pain
can hardly believe where I stand
knowing they don't pretend, I can't comprehend
Ah Ya Wili
It's so hard just to stay alive
too many people struggling to survive
everybody has a cross to bear
there's only one world so we got to share
Ah Ya Wili
Closer come closer and you will see
that this is the real world we live in
closer come closer and you will see
I can't stop the rain from falling
Or hold the sunshine in my hand
Just as I can't stop this beating of my heart
And I could not resist you from the start..
When I saw you for the first time
Felt like the earth began to move
The only man I saw in the massive crowd
I'm Lost here in the shadow of a doubt
Chorus:
I am weak
I am weak, 'cause the feeling gets too strong
I am flying so high, still I could be wrong
I am weak
Chances are, in the morning there'll be lies
But right now, baby, I get weak
As I look into your eyes
I can't stop the wind from blowing
Or take the moon out of the sky
Just as I can't stop the way you make me feel
Is this an illusion, or is it real
Chorus (2x)
One day I’m actin’ so refined
A lady through ‘n’ through
The next I’m climbin’ up some tree
And getting’ black ‘n’ blue
Sometimes I feel I’m torn between
Two people deep inside
For in my inner heart of hearts
A woman-child resides
Sweet woman-child so chic ‘n’ wild
Won’t you come out to play
Sweet woman-child so meek ‘n’mild
Just who am I today
I like to think I’m dignified
But then I preen ‘n’ pout
Just when I try to act so wise
My tom boy’s breakin’ out
I like to ride love’s roundabouts
To feel the dizzy swings
I like to come back down to earth
Do grown-up people things
Sweet woman-child so chic ‘n’ wild
Won’t you come out to play
Sweet woman-child so meek ‘n’mild
Just who am I today
Sweet woman-child your woman’s wiles
Can lead a man astray
Sweet woman-child don’t get so riled When you don’t get your way
You don’t get your way
I wouldn't change it for the world my alter ego dance
Woman, Child or simply girl it's all a game of change
Sweet Woman-child so chic 'n’ wild
Won't you come out to play
Sweet Woman-child so meek 'n’ mild
Just who am I today
Lonely nights are filled
with lonely tears.
Every dream I owned,
was now slowly drifting away.
Being the prisoner of my own fears,
Than you gave me hope
and the strange you believe again.
There's something magical about you,
Can't imagine a day without you...
It's summer all over again
With the sun setting in the sky,
Crawling me closer to you
Like the moon drows you tight?
There's something about your love,
that words can't explain.
Need you far from the stars above,
It's summer all over again.
Something about the way you look at me,
Tell me on my dreams,
They are still within my reach.
No more change or fear are holding me,
Everything I am,
Is because you are the key.
I think I found in you the meaning,
I don't wanna loose this feeling
It's summer all over again
With the sun setting in the sky,
Crawling me closer to you
Like the moon drows a tight? There's something about your love,
that words can't explain.
Need you far from the stars above,
It's summer all over again.
There's something magical about you,
Can't imagine a day without you by my side,
It's the reason why...
It's summer all over again
With the sun setting in the sky,
Crawling me closer to you
Like the moon drows a tigh
There's something about your love.....
Need you fall from the stars above
It's summer all over again
Owowow yeah
Need you fall from the stars above
By twilight, felt the breeze in my hair
and I thought you were standing there
what a sight and I just can't close my eyes,
just in case you'll have disappeared
and I can't say a word
cause in the silence I can hear your laughter
and there's nothing I can do but hope that you're real
In my sleep, I'm always all alone in my dreams
then it's you and you're running to me
so I hold back the light
for you're fragile and you retreat when the day breaks
but for now you are mine again
and I can't say a word
cause in the silence I can hear your laughter
and there's nothing I can do but hope that you're real
and I can't say a word
cause in the silence I can hear your laughter
and there's nothing I can do but hope that you're real
The times I held you close to me
I felt like I was in heaven
but I came back down, now when I feel you near
and I can't say a word
cause in the silence I can hear your laughter
and there's nothing I can do but hope that you're real
I can't make a sound
when all I wanna say is I love you
You light up another cigarette,
And I pour the wine.
It's four o'clock in the morning,
And it's starting to get light.
Now I'm right where I want to be,
Losing track of time.
But I wish that it was still last night.
You look like you're in another world,
But I can read your mind.
How can you be so far away,
Lying by my side.
When I go away I'll miss you,
And I will be thinking of you,
Every night and day just...
Chorus
Promise me, you'll wait for me,
'Cause I'll be saving all my love for you.
And I will be home soon.
Just promise me, you'll wait for me.
I need to know you feel the same way too.
And I'll be home, I'll be home soon.
When I go away I'll miss you
And I will be thinnking of you
Every night and day just...
I cry for love with tears that blind me
I look inside to try and find me
I see the lies I bought that bind me
'LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION'
So take my hand, understand
we can celebrate all we create
'LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION'
I've been looking for my absolution
and love is the revolution
Unchain your heart
unchain your heart
love is the revolution
unchain your heart
love slips away if you try to chase it
if you want it; then just embrace it
it's right here, turn round and face it
'LOVE IS THE REVOLUTION'
so take my hand, understand
we can celebrate all that we hate
if you're looking for your absolution
and love is the revolution
"Love is gentle, love is kind
but like it or not, it'll kick your behind
love lies in the darkest parts
of all the wounds in all the hearts
if you're looking for romance, look elsewhere
cause the real love dance won't treat your fair
but in the end when there's nothing left of mama's little boy
there'll be only love, there'll be only joy, now dance.."
don't have to tear the world apart
to make the revolution start
I break these chains around my heart
for love is the revolution
unchain your heart
unchain your heart
unchain your heart
I never give up
whatever seems hard to get
I cross the line when something shines
and I know what if it's fake
I'll go back
won't miss a chance
Your deep blue eyes are the sea of love
I made up my mind to walk this wire
flames ascending, beat around me
the way you touch sets me on fire
Take me to another place
hold me tight, I wanna hear your heart
can't you see the light of love
I feel all over me
IDELEM TARA DOH LA TOHIB (can't you see the light of love)
Dark raging skies
when i think that you might just turn back
I look around and all I see
an oasis of lust
has found me
Your deep blue eyes are the sea of love
I made up my mind to walk this wire
flames ascending, beat around me
the way you touch sets me on fire
Take me to another place
hold me tight, I wanna hear your heart
can't you see the light of love
I feel all over me
IDELEM TARA DOH LA TOHIB (can't you see the light of love)
Take me to another place
hold me tight, I wanna hear your heart
can't you see the light of love
I feel all over me
IDELEM TARA DOH LA TOHIB (can't you see the light of love)
hold me tight, I wanna hear your heart
can't you see the light of love
I feel all over me
IDELEM TARA DOH LA TOHIB (can't you see the light of love)
Flames ascending, beat around me
Look at me; I'm so in love with you
And I'm here feeling like a fool
why do you treat me like you do
You walk away; say you're never coming back
and I don't know what's up with that
cause I be-lieved your love would last
Can't you see, that I'm lost in you completely
I could be, everything you ever needed
Chorus:
In the distance, I can see your love shining like a halo
whever you go
can't fight the feeling, I keep believing you're the only one for me, oh,
why don't you come home
every word, that you ever said,
I hear them echo in my head
you said you'd always be my man
and every day there's a part of me
wants to turn around and set you free
but then I fall apart again
Can't you see, that I'm lost in you completely
I could be, everything you ever needed
CHORUS
Bent a bledi, habita oe galatni
dijaet el waqt djeli,ket goel salah a nsani
omri ma sahbli, tgoerzi ala hajati
tlaeb alia dawr, tkedbi alia mor dahri
goeli alas ya bent a ness, nsitil waqt li dezz
ma tiqtisi bia, oe tiqti fell hadra d'ness
jzak el wes was, galantine blesh
sbart a maek waga, karahtini F nessie oel hbeb
Louder I hear
the voice that calls you back
trying to trace
the steps you left behind now seems too hard
the world's not clear
when my mind brings back the past
how could this be
when your soul is here but your body is gone to far
Galini Aarif - Let me know
Bidi et hamel - I will take the responsibility
Hèda'l elem - And bear/ carry the pain
indi habib zjadied - I have a new boyfriend
Li ennoe inta fi l'oqt hèda - you and me now
ma bidak tirzja ali - you won't return back to me
In dark nights with moonlight
your shadow appears
I still feel that soft touch
your sweet breath so near me
I count the minutes
yet the time's so slow
my heart through keeps on telling me
to hope not to stop so I'll go on
Galini Aarif - Let me know
Bidi et hamel - I will take the responsibility
Hèda'l elem - And bear/ carry the pain
indi habib zjadied - I have a new boyfriend
Li ennoe inta fi l'oqt hèda - you and me now
ma bidak tirzja ali - you won't return back to me
Feelings so strong inside
I cannot stop the fight then I'll go on
So I'll go on
Galini Aarif - Let me know
Bidi et hamel - I will take the responsibility
Hèda'l elem - And bear/ carry the pain
indi habib zjadied - I have a new boyfriend
Li ennoe inta fi l'oqt hèda - you and me now
ma bidak tirzja ali - you won't return back to me
indi habib zjadied
Li ennoe inta fi l'oqt hèda
ma bidak tirzja ali
inta mezilt tadoer fi - you still spin around in my
I kiss the sky, breath the air
I feel the wind through my hair
I kiss the ground before I walk home
I feel the sun on my skin
I'm halfway home
I'm never alone
Thousands of colours blind my eyes
I need to see the moon rise
I heart the chants, they wake me at night
They sooth my soul until daylight
It's so beautiful how the sea plays it game
It's so beautiful how the wind calls my name
I'm halfway home
I'm never alone
Qarieben se aakoenoe fi menzili (I'm halfway home)
Bi ejem il berd - In the cold days
we ejem ie shitie - In winter
we rasief bouhairi - when the sidewalk is a lake
we sjarri ghrari - and the street is drowned
tizjie haki'l bint - this girl has come
men beeta a'l ati - from her old house to await him
wie i len derrinie - he who had told her to wait
wa ten dar al tari - but he has gone away
wairoh oe insaha - and forgotten
weteddel bishitie - and she withers away in winter
habbaytek besaif - I have loved you in summertime
habbaytek bishitie - I have loved you in winter
nadartek besaif - I awaited you in summertime
tadartek bishitie - I awaited you in winter
wa ajoenek issaif - your eyes are summer
wa ajoenie shitie - my eyes are winter
oe mel ena ja habibi - and our rendezvous my love
gelfisaif oe gelfi shitie - is beyond summer and beyond winter
mirrit'il gharibi - the strange one passed by
atitnie risèli - and gave me a message
ketebaha habibi - my lover had written
bi dem ill hethien - whit his tears
fatahed ti rèseli - I opened the message
horofa dajjaien - whose letters were lost
oe mèrè it ejèm - and days passed
oe gharrabet nesnien - years enstranged us
we horofha risèli - while winter had erased
mehaiha shitie - the letters of a message
habbaytek besaif - I have loved you in summertime
habbaytek bishitie - I have loved you in winter
nadartek besaif - I awaited you in summertime
tadartek bishitie - I awaited you in winter
wa ajoenek issaif - your eyes are summer
wa ajoenie shitie - my eyes are winter
oe mel ena ja habibi - and our rendezvous my love
gelfisaif oe gelfi shitie - is beyond summer and beyond winter
I've got the feeling baby
You're pushing me away
It's running round in my mind
over and over
lately when we go out
You seemed to disappear
And all our friends keep asking:
What's going on?
Come on and make you move
To keep the candle burning
Without the streetlights on
I'm lost in the dark
Give me a sign
That you know what I'm feeling inside
Don't wanna face this forever
There's nowhere to hide
With the love now reflex in your eyes
To shout out the words with no fear
can't phone me
the way touch me
don't hold back
now give me a sign
I thought you knew by now
What we're all about
The love I share with you
did you ever douding
how talent you are dreams
The night is moving fast
And when the sun comes up
We'll find what we started
Come on and make you move
To keep the candle burning
Without the streetlights on
I'm lost in the dark
Give me a sign
That you know what I'm feeling inside
Don't wanna face this forever
There's nowhere to hide
With the love now reflex in your eyes
To shout out the words with no fear
can't phone me
the way touch me
don't hold back
now give me a sign
hoow ohohow oewohow oow
can't phone me
the way touch me
don't hold back
now give me a sign
That you know what I'm feeling inside
Don't wanna face this forever
There's nowhere to hide
With the love now reflex in your eyes
To shout out the words with no fear
Give me a sign
That you know what I'm feeling inside
Don't wanna face this forever
There's nowhere to hide
With the love now reflex in your eyes
To shout out the words with no fear
you can't phone me
the way you touch me
don't hold back
She's down and out, got back from the game
her eyes look lost, they are filled with pain
still I can't believe, her world thrown away today
10 years ago, they got on the run
her controversial family, lost one by one
she barely escaped, saved by her mom,
why I'm feeling so ashamed
living in this crazy world
it ain't right to close the gate
for those who are in need of faith
Why I'm feeling so ashamed
why doesn't it leave me cold
we never would forgive ourselves
whi is tolerance forlorn
why is trust and hope forlorn
now here she is, just settled and grown
now found a place, she calls it her home
free as a bird, although she is hurt for life
traumatised, afraid what future may bring
live day by day, will she make it till spring
her nightmare nearby, I ask myself why
why I'm feeling so ashamed
living in this crazy world
it ain't right to close the gate
for those who are in need of faith
Why I'm feeling so ashamed
why doesn't it leave me cold
we never would forgive ourselves
whi is tolerance forlorn
why is trust and hope forlorn
where is the love, compassion, thinking of humanity
why is there no mercy anymore
I feel ashamed, cause where do we go
it ain't right, oh why
Your only sonArmed to the teeth, carrying a gun
Your only son, the one you loved
He'd give his life for a nation that's forgotten him
And in his wake
Armies invade across the ocean
To carry on
(we'll carry on two oceans long)
Two oceans long
(we'll carry on two oceans)
Why can't you, why can't you just give in?
(defeat the enemy)
We'll punch right through to carry on
A price so high
A mother falls and cries
A price so high, a precious life
A child is torn apart when bombs fly
Lord, take them away
armies invade, across the ocean
to carry on...
Where are you now, cause I need to have you right here next to me
You're not around, oh where are you now.
Just like a diamond from the sky
You are a star shining bright, for me
But now it's fading, fading
Carry my soul upon the waves, soaring so high.
Oh you gave me wings
Now I'm left pondering, pondering, pondering
Where are you now, cause I need to have you right here next to me,
You're not around, feels like you took the air I breath, I hear the sound
Of my lonely heart beat calling out to yours
You can't be found
Oh where are you now
Told me you'd never leave my side, time passes by, tears are real to me, so real
Was I just dreaming, dreaming, you wonder why I drag it out
Drunk on your love
Now i'm blessed by you
But my cup is empty, empty, empty.
Where are you now, cause I need to have you right here next to me,
You're not around, feels like you took the air I breath, I hear the sound
Of my lonely heart beat calling out to yours, you can't be found
Oh where are you now
I thought we were in love so meant to be together, but what we had was everlasting
Ending never, how could everything be gone, you're not with me tonight.
You should be here holding me tight, holding me tight, holding me, holding me, holding me tight.
Where are you now, cause I need to have you right here next to me,
You're not around, feels like you took the air I breath, I hear the sound
Of my lonely heart beat calling out to yours, you can't be found
Oh where are you now
Where are you now, cause need to have you right here next to me,
You're not around, feels like you took the air I breath, I hear the sound
Of my lonely heart beat calling out to yours, you can't be found
Janet I swore
If you walked through that door
I won't call you tomorrow
And in your escape
Forgot in your hate
Your pills for tomorrow
And you need to take
Three pills each day
Otherwise the virus will surely gain
Travel through your veins
To your heart
To your brain
Ending all the life that you seem to know
And Janet you called
You cried on the phone
Said darkness surrounds you
Well death sucks, I know
But it's your time to go
Janet I love you
And you need to take
Three pills each day
Otherwise the virus will surely gain
Travel through your veins
To your heart
To your brain
Ending all the life that you seem to know
It's just, you hurt me so much
As I cried and I begged
For just one more day
And one night
You left me in pain
So stop, the sounds from your heart
As you cry adn you beg
For just one more day
And one night
Give me the antidote for all the pain in our lives,Give
me the patience to see through to better nights.
You have to feel good about yourself to love someone
else, Now that there's time to rebuild, the separation
is hell
When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars.
One of them is mine.
Don't take too long to decide, this time
You are the antidote, you are the cure in my life,
You are the strength to believe the path i've taken is
right.
When you can't sleep at night and it's driving you mad,
Please hang on to the light, it'll bring you back
When it gets dark enough, you can see the stars
One of them is mine
Don't take too long to decide, this time
Give me the antidote, cure in my life
I hope you see this is real!
I promise never to change!
I've got my hand on your heart
And it's keeping me safe.
oh oh oh oh oh oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't take too long (oh oh oh oh oh oh)
Don't take too long to decide, this time
(oh oh oh oh oh oh) Don't take too long
I hope you see this is real! (give me the antidote)
I promise never to change! (cure in my life)
I've got my hand on your heart, (give me the antidote)
Please take a breath from me againShow the world this
wake should end
Oh God, you must be mistaken,
The walls of heaven are shaking
Don't let them cry, let angels fly
Please don't close your eyes
'Cos I can't say goodbye to you
Eternal life seems so far away
But I promise you I'll try
Like a mother to her son
I'll nurse the wounds that struck you down
Just lift up your head, come on, get up off the bed
Show me a sign that you're still alive
I believe you're here in my heart
Good souls can't go too far away
Eternal life seems so far away...
I was 14, going on 15, the story of a boy, too big for
this world. my eyes are open, they're wide open, but
peace does not return, it's just broken. who will pay the
forfeit now my dear? who will learn the lessons here? i
was 18, going on 19 the story of a boy too old for this
world. ashes to ashes, they're just ashes, and to dust we
shall return. strike the matches. strike the matches! who
will pay the forfeit now my dear? who will learn the
lessons here? you're gone you're gone life just goes on
You look gorgeous in your dress
lovely, fit enough to kiss
there's a stranger in the room
turns the page to face the groom
i will love you more, i'll love you more than someone
else
speak now or forever hold your peace, love
there's no peace on your own
i want it to feel, i want it to feel like love
i want it to heal, i want it to heal
i want it to feel like love... like love
the bride is dancing in the hall
when a lover's toast is called
eyes shine with ecstacy
i wait for ours to meet
i will love you more, more than a trophy on a shelf
speak now or forever hold your peace, love
there's no peace on your own
i want it to feel, i want it to feel like love
i want it to heal, i want it to heal
i want it to feel like love... like a drug
she takes her heels off in distress
poison brings his mind to rest
she rushes to his side, shaking lips move to confide
'I will love you more, more than i'll ever love myself'
speak now or forever hold your peace, love
I believed in devotion, I wanted it all Philosophy in
motion, I was ripe for the fall You'll find I'm not the
one You'll see I'm not for anyone at all I thought my
search had ended, how could I be so wrong? I kept my hear
so guarded, baby, so I can remain strong You'll find I'm
not the one You'll see I'm not for anyone at all I guess
i travel to a new placeit's just another city
seems so empty
it's like a church with people that don't care about what
you do...
a misfortune to the people who pursue (love)
i'll leave it all behind
no need to say goodbye
i'll hold it all inside
under a blue sky
i could fall out from my window
the cold cement my pillow
would you hear me fall?
would i waste your time?
i make a symphony of people
they never play in time
and i show them their lines and they move on...
i'll leave it all behind
no need to say goodbye
i'll hold it all inside
under a blue sky
here i am again on my own
here i am again alone
I really loved you, I really loved youYou say I don't
care, but I do, really love you
This I swear on my dying breath, a love is never fair
unless it's true
I still need you, yes I need you
You know it's such a drag, but I do, I really need you
Let's do something new, 'just act your age,' there's
nothing left to do
You say I don't care about you
You say...
I really loved you, yes I still love you
I know it's such a drag, but I do really love you
This I swear on my dying breath, a love is never fair
unless it's true
So you've got balls now
Marie on the run
Down on newberry street
Seventeen seconds of fun
Apes are overrated, blucky
A kinky batch of pudding, yay!
Garbage dump pumpkin rot
And candy apple gray
Werewolf in a flower bed
Perfect day for lucky guy
This song was never meant to be released
What's that flaming ball in the sky?
The crack head from texas
He can read my feet
A bruised pinata
And a liquid pixie
If friends were flowers
Nothing gold can stay
Consexual sense
And squeegee tales
Bees in the cookie jar
Symphonic despair
Reinventing the manifesto
I, you, we ... don't care
Jacuzzi's and bunnies
A broken fondue set
Koool g is in the outhouse
You can be my mr. french
This old frisbee
Is shitting in the alley
I saw a naked picture of me on the internet
Wearing jesus's new snowshoes
Golly gee
If hell is crowded, then we shall sing
A hip song for the kids in the back
For michele & the dripping of a faucet
Ride the vicious bicycle on the tracks
Olympic mayonnaise, dr. thunder!
Low occupancy vehicle stops and starts
With hollywood suspicion
There's a strange cloud over the city
it casts a shadow
cold and black like a cemetary
this ground is hallowed
in the land of a lost god
in the land of a lost cause
the dead city
washington
the world looks to you
washington
the dead city
column's stand tall like roman temples
the mall is emptied
warnings sound of unknown rebels
peace but a memory
in the land of lost god
in the land of lost cause
the dead city
in the land of the lost
yeah, we'll bury the cross
america
this is my home
we do what we have to
living in a
My bedroom is quiet, the walls are all bare
I took all the paintings down, 'cos you, you're not here
And it's sinking in, you're not here
Lying on the couch, the stereo's on
I'm singing out loud
The memories are strewn across the room
Like a castle on a cloud
I took a pair of scissors to photos of this year
I tried to cut you, but you, you won't disappear
And it's sinking in, you won't disappear
I really have to wonder what's in store for me now
I want to know how i'll ever be sane
I want to know how...
I loved you, I still do
I'll scream it out loud!
Memories of you, memories of you
Who will see the light?
the lights burn brightly on Hope Street
dreamers dream tonight
we're living alone on Hope Street
i want you to love me the lights burn bright
i need you to change the lights burn bright
i want you to show me the lights burn bright
on Hope Street, on Hope Street
raise the banner high
we're living a lie on Hope Street
everybody's searching the world tonight
and there's only one hope, one true light
i wanted something so hard to find
if i can't have it, i'll lose my mind
i want you to love me the lights burn bright
i need you to change
everybody's searching the world tonight
and there's only one hope, one true light