★ Famous dialogues of Bollywood !

Purva Desai, TNN | Apr 17, 2013

Dialogues form the heart and soul of any film. In the 100 years of Indian cinema, there have been many iconic dialogues, especially from Bollywood that have remained with audiences even today.

Whether its films like Sholay, Agneepath, Mughal E Azam, Dilwale Dulhaniya Le Jayenge, Maine Pyaar Kiya or Dabangg, it’s the dialogues that have shaped the emotional content of the film and heightened them in a way.

Rewinding into the past and moving into the present, here are a few such dialogues that have become popular over the years and have become a way of though and speech with Indian fans.

Mere Karan Arjun Aayenge. Rakhee truly believed that her dead sons, Karan and Arjun would surely return to take revenge on thakur. Such was the power of the mother that Karan Arjun actually came back from the dead and defeated the villains. What a simple dialogue can do!

Aap toh purush hi nahi, mahapurush hai. Although Andaaz Apna Apna was a flop in its time, the dialogues became so popular that every movie buff had by hearted the entire film, in spite of the film’s fate at the box office. And Aamir’s repetitive dialogue- Aap toh purush hi nahi, mahapurush hai, kept everyone in splits! The film went on to become a cult classic largely due to the dialogues, courtesy Dilip Shukla.

Hum aapke hain kaun. Madhuri Dixit and Salman Khan asked this question to each other in Sooraj Barjatya’s biggest hit- Hum Apke Hain Kaun. Although the film had many memorable dialogues, it is this particular one that brings out the relationship between Salman and Madhuri in the film, making it a favourite.

Thappad se darr nahi lagta saab, pyar se lagta hai. Dabangg broke all records and was a super hit at the box office. This film was Sonakshi Sinha’s debut vehicle and she was so convincing that she became a rage post Dabangg. When she utters the dialogue- Thappad se darr nahi lagta saab, pyar se lagta hai to Salman, it sends ripples down the spine.

Ek baar jo maine commitement kardi, us ke baad toh mein khud ki bhi nahi sunta. Wanted was considered as Salman Khan’s come back film and it did wonders for Salman and all his fans. This dialogue is repeated every now and then and has almost become a trade mark for Salman.

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★ I missed an opportunity to work with Salman [in Wanted]: Ileana

Sep 5, 2012

Ileana D’Cruz refused to work in “Wanted”, the Hindi version of Telugu hit “Pokiri” and thus lost the opportunity to romance Salman Khan on the big screen. Now she hopes to get another chance to team up with the Bollywood star.

“Yes, I was approached for the remake of ‘Pokiri’ in Tamil and Hindi. I did ‘Pokiri’ in Telugu, which did a huge business. I didn’t take the offer of ‘Pokiri’ in Hindi, which was titled ‘Wanted’, as I felt I was not prepared enough to enter Bollywood,” the actress, who is now debuting in Bollywood with “Barfi!” told IANS.

“It was not that I didn’t want to do the film, it’s just that I didn’t want to do it half-heartedly. I missed an opportunity to work with Salman in ‘Wanted’. But no regret as I feel ‘Barfi!’ is the perfect launch for me. But I am really happy that ‘Wanted’ did well. I would love to work with Salman Khan in the near future,” she added.

In the 2006 hit Telugu film “Pokiri”, she had teamed up with Mahesh. Puri Jagannadh directed it. The Tamil version, titled ‘Pokkiri’ and starring Vijay and Asin Thottumkal, was directed by Prabhu Deva who also wielded the megaphone for “Wanted”.

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★ Nobody can replace Salman in my heart: choreographer Salman !

July 15th 2012

Mumbai, July 15 — Choreographer Salman Khan, who is wowing judges on “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa” with his outstanding moves, is in awe of his Bollywood namesake Salman Khan and says that nobody can take the actor’s place in his heart.

The namesakes worked together in the title song of Prabhu Deva directed “Wanted”.

Talking about his experience with the actor, Salman told IANS: “It was too nerve wrecking for me. But he was extremely sweet to me. He sat me down and we had food. He asked me about my background, my family, and my education. He just made me so comfortable. I was a fan of his, but now I have double respect for him.”

Praising Salman’s warmth, the choreographer said that whenever they are at the same event, “and if I am standing far away, he would call me and ask me about my work.”

“In comparison to him, I am a nobody and he doesn’t have to give me that attention. But every time I have met him, he has given me that respect and there is no replacement for him in my heart,” he said.

“As a dancer, he is a little stiff, but he has his own style for sure. Dancing is all about style and personification. Every single person has their own style of dancing and he has got his own style for sure,” Salman told IANS.