Jaya Prada's iconic western gown from Sharaabi

Jaya Prada's iconic western gown from Sharaabi back in 1984. A classic South Indian beauty, Jaya Prada wasn't known for her high fashion gowns as the petite actress mostly essayed essentially Indian parts. A rare outing for her in a flattering gown + accessories (80s in Bollywood is not known for great style!). The Telugu actress had the most flawless face--as the Satyajit Ray himself pointed out--however, despite being a capable actress and fine dancer, her choice of movies where she was the accessory to the male co-star/lead never made her a serious contender to the top spot... unlike her famed arch rival, Sridevi. 

Jaya here was just 22. One of her better roles... 

 

Aishwarya Rai and Govinda in Albela (2001)

 

Aishwarya Rai and Govinda in Albela (2001). 

The songs were so lovely.. the film was not! Aishwarya looks like a dream in most of the film, but its such shoddy writing and direction. Kinda shocking as it was made by Deepak Sareen who made the always interesting Aaina (with Juhi and Jackie Shroff) and the hit Jab Pyaar Kisise Hota Hai

The voice divine: Lata Mangeshkar

 Lata Mangsheshkar sits for a portrait. 

Hema Malini

 

Jeetendra with Bhanupriya

Jeetendra with Bhanupriya. 

Before there was Urvashi there was Sonam, before Sonam, Mamta Kulkarni: Queens of Delulu

Before there was Urvashi there was Sonam, before Sonam, Mamta Kulkarni: Queens of Delulu 

Just bat shit self aggrandising statements galore, Mamta Kulkarni was an illiterate nut job with delusions of grandeur, who was a media darling as she gave such quotable, risible one-liners with such convinced sincerity, you'd just have to laugh. 

Finding solace in religion to blanket over her innumerable crimes and misdemeanors, she's eluded the cops till now. Let's see if the long arm of the law finally captures her. 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2025: A sartorial relief!

 

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan at Cannes 2025: A sartorial relief! 

After last year's truly disastrous red carpet appearances --and I say this as a huge Ash fan--this year, was a welcome relief. Channeling vintage glamour, Indian elegance and rarefied stardom that's exclusively under the aegis of Aishwarya, all serious, hardcore fans breathed a sigh of relief. Thank GOD it wasn't a an assault like the ill-conceived and poorly executed costume fiasco of 2024/2023... 

Ash needs a stylist and designer not in awe of her galactic beauty. No matter what her shape, size, she's truly blessed/cursed with those looks.