Madam Azurie’s early exposure to Western classical dance forms like ballet led her to explore various Indian styles such as Bharatanatyam, Kathak, and Manipuri. Under the mentorship of Atiya ...

Bollywood’s love affair with the item song is as old as commercial Indian cinema itself. From the smoky cabaret performances of the 1960s (dotted with burlesque and jazz influences) to the ...

For years, the inclusion of dance numbers in Bollywood films has sparked debate, with some questioning their relevance to the story and accusing them of promoting vulgarity. However, Malaika Arora ...

Bollywood movies are often considered incomplete without item songs. From Malaika Arora’s ‘Hoth Rasiley’ and Kareena Kapoor’s ‘Fevicol Se’ to Samantha’s ‘Oo Antava’ and Nora Fatehi’s ‘Dilbar Dilbar’, ...

Before Bollywood even coined the term “item girl,” Madam Azurie had already defined it. She wasn’t just a dancer; she was a phenomenon who appeared in more than 700 films. At a time when actresses ...