Fashion is important for all : Alia Bhatt

Actress Alia Bhatt doesn't feel like a star despite being in news for her line up of films and brand endorsements. Post her debut film 'Student Of The Year', Alia will next be seen in Imtiaz Ali's 'Highway', Karan Johar's '2 States' and a film with Varun Dhawan.

"I don't have much acting experience. I am not a star. I am learning... there is a long way to go. As of now I am dependent on my directors," she told PTI.
Alia was nervous before shooting for 'Highway', an intense road movie, as 'Student Of The Year' was a light hearted film. She says her 'Highway' co-star Randeep Hooda helped her.

"He is a great actor and helped me a lot, he made me feel comfortable. Though he is senior, he is as young as I am. It is just a perception that he is older. Rather, there were times when I was acting older and saying don't do this or that," she said.

Alia, who would be seen opposite Arjun Kapoor in '2 States', finds him extremely supportive. "He is a great actor, I loved him in 'Ishaqzaade'. He is an amazing person. He helped me in preparing for the role," the actress said who plays a South Indian girl in the film.

The actress, who is also the ambassador of cosmetic brand Maybelline, feels it's good to be trendy. "Fashion is important for all... It is the way of depicting yourself. People should groom themselves," she said.

Bollywood Films Bring Qawwalis Back

The trademark topi, sadri (sleeveless jacket) and the rumaal (handkerchief) come alive once again in Bollywood. With more and more music composers weaving the magic of qawaalis with a new twist in the film's music, the qawwali numbers that are creating a buzz among music lovers.

Tayyab Ali Pyaar ka Dushman
Film: Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobaara
Qawwali tadka: Actor Imran Khan adds a new-age twist to the Tayyab Ali Pyaar ka Dushman track, which was once made popular by Rishi Kapoor-Neetu Singh starrer Amar Akbar Anthony in 1977.

Duma Dum Mast Kalandar
Film: D-Day
Qawwali tadka: Nothing can go wrong with a Duma Dum Mast Kalandar version. Mika Singh's voice for this version, adds the sufi qawwali touch to this already beautiful track. Music composers Shankar Mahadevan, Loy Mendonsa and Ehsaan Noorani add their style to the track and make it something you would want to play on a loop.

Karle Jugaad Karle
Film: Fukrey
Qawwali tadka: Young, funky soundtrack with a qawwali twist, the song's quirky lyrics and uptempo music has caught on. Music director Ram Sampath's idea was to make a young and funky soundtrack that represents the youth of India who don't have money or connections. Well, the song kept the essence of qawwali not just in the music but also in the four actors get-up which included the glitzy topi, sadri and rumaal.

Allah Meherban
Film: Ghanchakkar
Qawwali tadka: Qawaali meets electro-pop. The track, Allah Meherban is a sufi qawwali composed by Amit Trivedi. Interestingly, this is Emraan's first qawwali number. The peppy andenergetic song also has a promotional video. According to director Rajkumar Gupta, the song adds to the quirkiness of the story and makes Emraan's character identifiable.

Jhoom Barabar Jhoom
Film: Policegiri
Qawwali tadka: A feel of sufi qawwali along with Sanju Baba's dance moves adds to the song. Unlike the usual set-up of a qawwali track, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom comes across as a dance number with a feel of a sufi qawwali, minus the topi, sadri and rumaal. Sanjay definitely adds the star value to the song, as he grooves with Prakash Raj.


Other's inspired by Qawwalis

David (2012) - Duma Dum
Ishaqzaade (2012) - Jhalla
Tees Maar Khan - Wallah re Wallah (2010)
Main Hoon Naa - Tum se Milke (2004)