Size 0 And Other Trends That Were Bollywood's Cultural Exports To The World

If you are a true Bollywood lovva, go through these trends that were followed worldwide and see which ones you can recognize. Bollywood is way more than what meets the eye. It has a huge fan following around the globe and inspires many popular trends. If you feel you are the only one who is motivated by the movies, you should know the whole world has derived trends from the industry. Read on to know them all. Shahrukh's larger-than-life Lover Boy Avatar Shahrukh is the ultimate lover boy. His role has been portrayed in all shades of romance, whether his misguided love affair in Darr or his selfless love in Kal Ho Na Ho. It's not surprising that the crowd goes wild when Shahrukh makes his famous arms-held-apart move to call on his imaginary lover. Amitabh Bachchan's Angry Young Man An English group of playwrights created "angry young men or women" to describe their dissatisfaction in society. These roles portrayed the discontent and anger of youth with raging problems such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality. This term was made synonymous in India with Amitabh for portraying similar characters in films like Zanjeer. Karan Johar's Epic Family Celebrations Karan Johar is the man who invented modern cinema. His characters may speak Hinglish or wear luxury brands abroad, but their hearts are Hindustani. This is something that every Indian living abroad can identify with. Soon, they were captivated by the extravagant Diwali and Karwachauth celebrations in K.Jo movies. This became the norm. This is how Indians celebrate festivals around the world now. Raj Kapoor's Nomadic Bonhomie Raj Kapoor wasn't just the first Bollywood royalty; he was also the original Bollywood superstar. He was a happy-go-lucky character in Awaara and Mera Naam Joker movies. They face the difficulties of life with optimism. This made him a popular choice in Russia, ravaged by war in the 50s. It gave people in the Soviet Union a reason for hope and a new way to approach their problems. Kareena's Show-Stopping Size Zero The term size 0 refers to the clothing size and is most commonly used by people who work in fashion. Bebo was the talk of the country when she wore her size zero look in Tashan. It is credited with igniting interest in the entire fitness culture that had been largely ignored. Kareena's zero-size got all the women talking about carbs, and Kareena proudly claimed credit for this feat. Vaio also launched a size zero laptop to capitalize on the momentum. Although she may not have followed the fitness trend, it was a landmark moment in Bollywood's past.

Birthday Special: The Iconic Films of Mahesh Bhatt That Changed Indian Cinema Forever

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