I just have absolutely nothing to say on the weight loss front. I'm following the diet, I'm working out – 90 minutes today of the BW Booty Shake. I know that I'm doing what I need to; so, I suppose it will happen as it happens. I'm a tiny bit bored with discussing that, and I know that if you're reading my blog, you're likely bored with it, too.
So, tonight – as a change of pace. I am unveiling the...
Bollywood and Blubber Top 10 Countdown!!!!
Think of it as a bored girl's Book of Lists. When I feel an exceptional ennui with the actual goings-on in my life, I'll share some random Bollywood greatness that I think will benefit from the value of my illustrious judgment.
Tonight, the top 10 Bollywood numbers that make me want to shake my booty. Nothing sweet, sweeping, and romantic here. This is "get up off the couch and shake that Thang" music. To recap, the way I first managed to haul my fat ass off of the couch and start moving was to learn some of these dances "Just Dance Wii"-style. So, my list is based on the entire package: not just "is that song danceable?" but, "Is it both fun to listen to and fun to watch?"
10. "Criminal" from RA.One - This is not a family friendly Bollywood extravaganza. This dance number has definite women objectification problems. However, if you want to get up and dance your ass off, this is the number for you. "Criminal" has a distinctly Western dance vibe to it – it is less a Bollywood number than an MTV video. It is high energy, it is a little bit raunchy, and Shahrukh Khan looks fan-DAMN-tastic in it. A great ride. http://youtu.be/VIV3nS7KRok<
9. "Gori Gori" from Main Hoon Na - Oh, how I love this movie so, SO, much. I adore every song in the film, but for the "get up and dance factor", nothing beats "Gori Gori". It is fast moving, so you will most certainly get a workout. It has a little bit of a 1950s feel to it, in the same way the Michael J Fox scene feels in the prom number of Back to the Future. It's then, but it's now, and it's awesome. And, did I mention how adorable Shahrukh Khan is in this movie? http://youtu.be/wqy4jFrT6J4
8. "Dhadak Dhadak" from Bunty Aur Babli - I could make an entire list of Shahrukh numbers. But, in fairness, there are some great ones out there by other people. This number, which opens the movie, is fun and interesting. And I absolutely love Rani - that girl can DANCE. Plus, with the moving train – I think the sheer difficulty of that interests me. http://youtu.be/9eR9WcrdfsA
7. "Koi Ladki Hai" from Dil To Pagal Hai - Well, I be lying if I said the fact that SRK is wet through this entire number doesn't hold some appeal. However, I swear that the thing that most draws me in to this video is the kids' dancing. This manufactured cloister of poorly dressed street urchins somehow sucks me in every time. And man, can they dance. Plus, this is another song that has one of those amazing, irresistible beats that somehow only Bollywood can manage to replicate. http://youtu.be/7xuCUblLdV8
6. "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte" from Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi - This number, which follows the history of great Bollywood traditions from the 50s to the 80's, just has a little bit of everything. Many of "big girls" are in this video, including Kajol, Bipasha Basu, Preity Zinta, Lara Dutta, and Rani. The costumes are spectacular, and the whole spectacle of it just draws you in. When the song is over, I want to scream and fist pump just like Anushka's character, Taani, in the movie. http://youtu.be/33zcfmqTNi4
5. "Marjaani Marjaani" from Billu Barber - This song is a serious work out. In the first month of my workout routine, this song was Mount Everest. Every dance move in this song is high impact, and it doesn't stop. But, it is achievable. The dance moves are not that hard – not like "Ishq Kamina", from Shakti, which is freakin' insane. This number is learnable, which makes it a fantastic Bollywood number for beginners. If you're committed, you can learn this routine. Just to add some incentive: "Marjaani", roughly translated, means "To Hell With 'Em". If that's not an anthem, I don't know what is. http://youtu.be/HwG6X072K0w
4. "Deewangi Deewangi" from Om Shanti Om - This song is a party song: literally. The number is set at Om's birthday party, and everyone in Bollywood comes out to celebrate with him. If you want to see them dancing, and they're probably in this number. The only downside to this number is that there is a lot of "downtime" in the song, where you have to sort of make up your own routine. However, the song is utterly infectious, and everyone is so beautiful, it's a joy to watch. You'll dance along, because you won't be able to help yourself. If I can't bring myself to do one other thing, I can dance for 20 minutes to this song alone. http://youtu.be/p92YbtfeI58
3. The bronze medal goes to..."Dilrubaon Ke Jalwe" from Dulha Mil Gaya - This movie was absolutely rejected by both critics and moviegoers alike when it came out. It's essentially sunk Sushmita Sen's career single-handedly. Yet, as is often the case for a wide-eyed American like me, I don't really see the problem. More importantly, I just love this number. It has a great tune, and the dance moves are absolutely fantastic. Plus, it's a bit of an SRK insider's dream, with references to many of our favorite movies.
2. The Silver medal..."Maahi Ve" from Kal Ho Naa Ho - This number is the real deal. If you want Bollywood, this number is it. It just shines with joy, and it has good traditional Bollywood news, along with a great modern twist. Most of the song is learnable, and you'll just dance through the parts you can't learn, because it's so much fun. This number is absolutely infectious. The end of this movie is profoundly sad, but in this moment you just won't care.
And the top spot goes to...of course, if you know me at all, you'll have already guessed...
1. "CHAMMAK CHALLO"!!!!!! from RA.One - This is the badass Bollywood dance number of all time - I don't care what anyone says. Kareena Kapoor looks great in this video, the song by Akon is KILLER, and Shahrukh Khan is, well, the shit. There. I said it. I LOVE THIS NUMBER!!!!! I feel happier right now just TALKING about it. I feel compelled to use SHOUTY CAPS just to express myself! Everyone I know: students, coworkers, friends, my children - will tell you that if you say, "Chammak Challo" to me, I will shake an armful of bangles (which are on every single day) right at you. My phone sings the chorus when I have a text. The song is on every playlist in my iPhone, and the video is on every YouTube playlist. in the time I've typed this, I've had to go turn it on, and now I need to get up and Chammak Challo around the room. It's singularly the most irresistible video I've ever seen in my "born before MTV" life.
GO! Go now! Go turn on your YouTube, find "Chammak Challo", and jump around like a crazy person. Chances are, I'll be doing the same.
P.S. A couple of honorable mentions:
* "Say Shava Shava" from K3G - Amitabh Bachchan is still the man. This is a super fun number, but I really just watch this one for whatever reason. I think the change of scenes back and forth may have something to do with it.
* "It's Magic" from Koi Mil Gaya - Hrithik Roshan is a dancing machine, seriously. He's ridiculous. But he's so far beyond my ability, I can't do anything but watch.
* "Main To Houn Pagal" from Baadshah - it would probably be a perfect workout song, but I can't stop laughing.
* "Ainvayi Ainvayi" from Band Baaja Baaraat - this song may just worm it's way up into the Top 10. If Ranveer Singh didn't get on my nerves, it would already be there.
***Nilesh Fatnani - he is the YouTube Zumba King, and he does a lot of Bollywood/hip-hop hybrid stuff that is just insane. I work out with Nilesh a lot now, but he's not for beginners. I found him looking for versions of...I'll bet you can guess!!!! If you're not just starting to work out after 7 years off, like I was, look him up: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgJCK_A5A4A&sns=em
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