19000 HINDI SONGS with video

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19000 HINDI SONGS with video

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**Lata Mangeshkar (3206)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/lata_mangeshkar.php>

**Mohammad Rafi (2019)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/mohammad_rafi.php>

**Asha Bhosle (1624)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/asha_bhosle.php>

**Kishore Kumar (1431)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/kishore_kumar.php>

**Alka Yagnik (1228)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/alka_yagnik.php>

**Udit Narayan (947)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/udit_narayan.php>

**Mukesh (880)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/mukesh.php>

**Kumar Sanu (800)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/kumar_sanu.php>

**Sonu Nigam (714)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/sonu_nigam.php>

**Sunidhi Chauhan (524)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/sunidhi_chauhan.php>

**Anuradha Paudwal (480)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/anuradha_paudwal.php>

**Talat Mahmood (451)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/talat_mahmood.php>

**Shaan (352)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/shaan.php>

**Kavita Krishnamurthy (304)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/kavita_krishnamurthy.php>

**Abhijeet (295)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/abhijeet.php>

**Manna De (269)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/manna_de.php>

**Shreya Ghoshal (235)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/shreya_ghoshal.php>

**Suraiya (226)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/suraiya.php>

**Sadhana Sargam (220)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/sadhana_sargam.php>

**Ghulam Ali (209)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/ghulam_ali.php>

**Sukhwinder Singh (204)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/sukhwinder_singh.php>

**Geeta Dutt (203)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/geeta_dutt.php>

**Hemant Kumar (199)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/hemant_kumar.php>

**Mahendra Kapoor (179)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/mahendra_kapoor.php>

**Shankar Mahadevan (164)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/shankar_mahadevan.php>

**Shamshad Begum (163)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/shamshad_begum.php>

**Suresh Wadkar (158)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/suresh_wadkar.php>

**Amit Kumar (155)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/amit_kumar.php>

**Hariharan (148)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/hariharan.php>

**Kunal Ganjawala (144)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/kunal_ganjawala.php>

**Pankaj Udhas (144)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/pankaj_udhas.php>

**Jagjit Singh (141)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/jagjit_singh.php>

**K. K. (129)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/k_k.php>

**Vinod Rathod (129)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/vinod_rathod.php>

**S P Balasubramaniam(119)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/s_p_balasubramaniam.php>

**Suman Kalyanpur (104)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/suman_kalyanpur.php>

**Adnan Sami (98)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/adnan_sami.php>

**Mohammed Aziz (91)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/mohammed_aziz.php>

**Himesh Reshammiya (86)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/himesh_reshammiya.php>

**Alisha Chenoi (83)* <http://www.hindigeetmala.net/singer/alisha_chinai.php>

Most beautiful & nostalgic faces of Indian cinema!!

Most beautiful & nostalgic faces of Indian cinema!!

1. Nargis

‘Mother India’ Nargis, the first recipient of the National Film Award for Best Actress in 1968 was also the first patron of the Spastic Society of India. She is most remembered for her role in Mother India, and was rumoured to have been in a love affair with Raj Kapoor, with whom she had acted in several films.

2. Suraiya

Highest paid female star of the 40s, she had an edge over her contemporaries because she was not only an actress, but a singer too! The first Melody Queen of the industry, she was applauded by the then Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru for putting “life in the soul of ‘Mirza Ghalib’ (1954).”

3. Meena Kumari

The Tragedy Queen of the 60s – both in reel and real life, Meena Kumari is another actress who has gained cult status in pop culture for her beauty and acting. Hers is a story that began with her not wanting to do movies and ended with excess drinking and death by liver cirrhosis. In between were her memorable movies ‘Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam’, ‘Pakeezah’ and many more.

4. Madhubala

One of the most charismatic figures of the 40s and 50s, Madhubala could have made her entry into Hollywood under Frank Capra’s direction if it not for her protective father. Even then, her beauty was adored world over, with her appearing for many American magazines.

5. Nutan

Miss India winner at the age of 16, Nutan was another beauty, known for her unconventional roles and powerful performances that won her several awards and accolades. Many actresses took her up as their role model, and with good reason too!

“They don’t make actresses like her anymore” – we didn’t say it, Sanjay Leela Bhansali did.

6. Vyjayanthimala

One of the first South Indian actresses to make it big in Bollywood, she is more than what meets the eye. Carnatic singer, Golfer and Parliamentarian, she earned the title ‘Twinkletoes’ for her super hit dance numbers.

7. Waheeda Rahman

A Southern beauty that ruled Bollywood in the 60s, Waheeda Rahman is well remembered for many performances in award-winning movies. One of these iconic movies would be ‘Guide’, where she was paired with Dev Anand, with whom she had acted in a number of films.

8. Helen

The original item girl of Bollywood, Helen was a beauty par excellence who has inspired books and movies. Anglo-Burmese in descent, she brought in a breath of fresh air into the industry with her exotic looks, and first got her break in the song “Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu” in ‘Howrah Bridge’ (1958).

9. Sadhana

A trendsetter, Sadhana was nicknamed The Mystery Girl for her roles in a number of suspense thriller movies. From her tight churidar-kurtis to her bangs, the actress dripped fashion! After she retired from Bollywood, she has closeted herself in Santa Cruz and refuses to be photographed. She wants to be remembered just the way she was.

10. Tanuja

Marathi by birth, married to Bengali and having done movies in both languages as well as Gujarati and Hindi – this erstwhile beauty is pan-Indian, to say the least. She took over the big screen with performances in ‘Jewel Thief’ and ‘Paisa Ya Pyar’.

11. Saira Banu

This actress had one dream when she entered Bollywood, and that was to marry the then superstar Dilip Kumar. This she did – and much more! ‘Padosan’ and ‘Junglee’ were two of the most memorable movies that we remember her from. Poised and ever-so-graceful, Banu never had classical training in dance or even acting when she became an actress, unlike her contemporaries. But that did not matter a bit – she still sets the sites on fire wherever she goes!

12. Sharmila Tagore

Great-great-grand niece of Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore, this UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador was the first Indian actress to wear a bikini onscreen in the 1967 hit ‘An Evening in Paris’. This set off a trend in Bollywood, and she became a sex symbol. Controversies aside, she achieved cult status for her other films as well – ‘Aradhana’ and ‘Mausam’ to name a few.

13. Mumtaz

Next on our list is Mumtaz, whose parents were Iranian. She was one of the highest paid actresses at the peak of her career and has a number of excellent movies to her credit – ‘Aaina’, ‘Patthar Ke Sanam’ and ‘Aap Ki Kasam’ being some of them.

14. Simi Garewal

Actor, producer, director and chat-show hostess, Simi Garewal is more versatile than her contemporaries in her days of acting. One of her movies ‘Siddhartha’ (1972) could not be released in India because of her nude scene with Shashi Kapoor and kicked up quite a controversy.

15. Hema Malini

Bollywood’s ‘Dream Girl’ Hema Malini is still as ravishing as in her heydays. Accomplished Bharatnatyam dancer and married to Dharmendra, she continues to act and has now marked her territory in politics too.

16. Parveen Babi

One of the most beautiful, albeit most troubled actresses in Indian cinema, Parveen Babi is remembered for her roles in ‘Deewar’, ‘Shaan’ and other hits of the 70s. But unfortunately, she will be more remembered for her liaisons and her tragic death, quite some time ago.

17. Shabana Azmi

FTII alumni, Women’s rights activist and Parliamentarian, Shabana Azmi’s fame precedes her wherever she goes. She has received the National Film Award for Best Actress five times – the highest for any actor.

18. Zeenat Aman

Beauty queen and erstwhile journalist, Zeenat Aman was one of the sexiest stars of her era, her song ‘Dum Maro Dum’ in the movie ‘Hare Rama Hare Krishna’ gained cult status over the years. Her mysterious beauty went on to get her on the cover of all the glamour magazines like Stardust and Cine Blitz.

19. Moushumi Chatterjee

This Bong actress is most famous for her award-winning role in the movie ‘Roti Kapada Aur Makaan’. She has done both Hindi and Bengali movies, besides dabbling in crossover movies and politics as well.

20. Rekha

Rekha has long been depicted as a sex symbol of Bollywood. Daughter of actor parents, she proved her acting finesse in movies like ‘Umrao Jaan’ and ‘Khoon Bhari Maang’. She is one of the few actresses who kept reinventing herself for newer movies and looks.

21. Smita Patil

Feminist and leading actress in the Indian new wave cinema, Smita Patil was not a run-of-the-mill beauty. Her unconventional look and superior acting skills landed her a number of awards, including the National Film Award.

22. Dimple Kapadia

Her role in ‘Bobby’ catapulted her into instant fame and for years, the polka dotted dresses and tops she wore in the movie became known as Bobby print! She still continues to act – e.g., the role of a typical Punjabi mom for the 2012 movie ‘Cocktail’.

23. Neetu Singh

Neetu Singh is most known for the song ‘ले कर हम, दीवाना दिल....’ in ‘Yaadon Ki Baarat’ (1973). She was type-cast into usually playing the cheerful girlfriend or daughter. She has appeared in 11 films with her husband and actor Rishi Kapoor.

24. Sridevi

Some people just don’t seem to age – case in point, Sridevi. She looked just as ravishing in ‘English Vinglish’, after a 15-years-long hiatus from Bollywood. She is as famous in B-town as in the South Indian cinema. Accomplished dancer and a huge number of awards and honours in her kitty, she is regarded as the first female superstar of Bollywood.

25. Madhuri Dixit

The best thing to happen to the 90s in Bollywood, (commonly regarded as the leanest phase of the industry,) was the ‘Dhak Dhak’ girl Madhuri. A 100-watt smile, superb dance moves and top-notch acting, Madhuri continues to set the screens ablaze.

Facts about India that perhaps most Indians do not know-lf

Facts about India that perhaps most Indians do not know

1. The Tirupati Balaji temple and the Kashi Vishwanath Temple both, receive

more visitors than the Vatican City and Mecca combined.

2. Every 12 years, a religious gathering called the Kumbh Mela occurs in India.

It is the world’s largest gathering of people. The gathering is so large that

the Kumbh Mela is visible from the space.

3. India has more mosques (300,000 mosques) than any other nation in the world.

4. Today, India has the world’s largest school in terms of students, the City Montessori School in Lucknow. It has more than 45 thousand students!

5. Number of births in India every year is more than the total population of Australia, and many other nations.

6. India has the largest English speaking population in the world.

7. Lonar Lake, a saltwater lake in Maharashtra, was created by a meteor hitting the Earth and is one of its kind in India.

8. Buttons were invented in India. Yes, your shirt’s buttons.

9. And shampoo.

10. And cataract surgery.

11. And plastic surgery.

12. And discovered water on the moon.

13. India’s tech capital, Bangalore, has increased its office supply by six times since 2006, and now has more Grade-A offices than Singapore.

14. India is the largest milk producer in the world.

15. India leads the world with the most murders (32,719) per year, with Russia taking second at 28,904 murders per year.

16. India is one of the only three countries that makes supercomputers (the US and Japan are the other two).

17. Chai is India’s national drink.

18. Martial Arts was first created in India.

19. India gave the world Yoga, that has existed for more than 5,000 years.

"We owe a lot to the Indians, who taught us how to count, without which no worthwhile scientific discovery could have been made". - Albert Einstein.

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From Bombay to Mumbai – In Pictures

From A Sleepy Koli fishing hamlet to the financial capital of India, Mumbai has come a long way. The Portuguese who were its earlier occupants gave it its name – ‘Bom Bai’ or ‘The Good Bay’. Initially an archipelago of 7 islands, this port city rose to prominence after the British East India Company deemed it fit for trading and shifted base from Surat. After a series of reclamations and massive construction efforts, Bombay became what is it today – A mega metropolis. Join us in capturing this iconic journey, through seamless images of the past & the present.

The Reclamation

The Archipelago and Its reclamation: The 7 islands of Colaba, Mazagaon, Old Woman’s Island, Wadala, Mahim, Parel, and Matunga-Sion, underwent a series of reclamations, forming the island city of Mumbai that we see today. Full story here.

The seven islands

After Reclamation

Gateway of India

The former pier of Apollo Bander, now replaced by the ever popular Gateway of India, a 26m high archway built to commemorate the arrival of King George V and Queen Mary.

Apollo Bunder

Gateway of India

Churchgate Railway station

Bombay was a walled city and Churchgate, now called Veer Nariman Street was one of of three wall gates. It is now home to a new and revamped Churchgate railway station.

Old Churchgate Station

Old Churchgate Station

Churchgate Station

Victoria Terminus

Where gothic meets mughal. This lovely railway terminus building Victoria Terminus, now called the Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus, was built in 1887 and is the busiest railway station in India.

Victoria Terminus

Chatrapati Shivaji Terminus

Asiatic Town Hall

This iconic library founded in 1830 and is known to house some very rare book editions, including one of only two known original copies of Dante’s Divine Comedy.

Asiatic Society

Asiatic Society

Bombay University

Iconic. Mammoth. Ancient. One of the oldest public universities in Maharashtra, the University of Mumbai is a landmark structure and is home to the famous Rajabai Tower.

University of Mumbai’s Fort Campus in 1870s. Rajabai Clock Tower was completed in 1878.

Completed Rajabai Tower and University Hall

Mumbai University

Bhendi Bazaar

The market with the curious etymology. This area was north of Crawford Market and the British referred to it as “Behind the Bazaar”. The natives picked this up as “Bhendi Bazaar” and the named stayed since.

Bhendi Bazaar 1880s

Bhendi Bazaar

Crawford Market

One of South Mumbai’s most famous & busiest markets where even dogs, cats & endangered species are sold. The architecture is predominantly a blend of Norman & Flemish styles.

Crawford Market

Crawford Market

Bhayander Bridge

Built over the Bayander creek and connecting Bayander to Naigon this bridge was so short that very few navigation vessel could pass through.

Bhayander Bridge

Bhayander Bridge

Colaba Causeway

A land link between Colaba & Old Woman’s Island, this commercial stretch of road was the first to host horse-drawn tram cars.

Colaba Causeway

Cafe Mondegar, marking the beginning of Colaba Causeway, with Taj Hotel in the background

Colaba Sea Face

All roads lead to the sea. Leading away from the bustling causeway are tiny perpendicular roads which lead to the serene Colaba seafront.

Colaba Sea Face

Colaba Sea Face

Dadar Station

The station that has terminals on both sides and has an odd penchant for starring in many Bollywood movies, owing to the mammoth number of local trains that pass through.

Dadar Station

Dadar Station

High Court

Inaugurated in 1862, Gothic Revival & early English style architecture were the inspirations behind this magnificent building.

Mumbai High Court

Mumbai High Court

Flora Fountain

Standing tall in Martyr square, this ornate fountain with the Roman Goddess Flora standing atop its restless waters, was built in 1864 to commemorate Sir Bartle Frère, the then Governor of Bombay.

Flora Fountain, 1904

Flora Fountain

Malabar Hill

Situated at a height of 50 metres, it is the highest point in South Mumbai and boasts of being one of the most upmarket residential areas in Mumbai. It is also home to the Walkeshwar Temple, founded by the Silhara kings.

Malabar Hill

View from Malabar Hill

Marine Drive

This iconic 4.3-kilometre-long boulevard is a C-shaped 6 lane concrete road overlooking the Arabian sea, and is home to some of the best art deco architecture in the city.

Old Marine Drive

Marine Drive

Lamignton Road

Called the IT hub of Mumbai this sleepy stretch from yesteryear is now transformed into a busy thoroughfare near Grant road station.

Lamington Road

Lamington Road Street View

Oval Maidan

Measuring 22 acres in area, this recreational ground is situated in the heart on South Mubai and overlooks many famous landmark like the Bombay High Court, & University of Mumbai.

Oval Maidan

Oval Maidan

Parsik Tunnel

Once the third largest tunnel in Asia, the Parsik Tunnel is the first railway tunnel to be built in India and is 1.3 Km in length.

Parsik Tunnel

A train entering Parsik Tunnel

Cuffe Parade

Cuffe Parade was named after T. W. Cuffe of the Bombay City Improvement Trust and was built mostly on reclaimed land. The Cuffe Parade of today is swanky & upmarket with some of its buildings reaching up to 30 storeys high.

Cuffe Parade

Cuffe Parade

Port of Mumbai

Is built natural deep-water harbor in the southern portion of the Ulhas River estuary and is primarily used for bulk cargo. The harbour spreads over 400 square kilometres.

Port of Bombay, 1890′s

Port of Mumbai

Elphinstone Circle

Found in the Horniman Circle Gardens, and was completed in 1872, this iconic heritage building housed many luxury brands and leading publication, Hermes and The Times of India to name a few.

Elphinstone Circle

Elphinstone Circle

Yacht Club

The Royal Bombay Yacht Club was founded in 1846 in the Colaba Area, when the British took to Sailing as a sport in India. The Yatch club sits pretty, overlooking the Gateway of India & the Bombay Harbor.

Yacht Club

Yacht Club

Wilson College

One of the oldest colleges in India, the Wison built in 1832, is a structure built in Victorian Gothic style and is known for elevated first floor classrooms with teakwood trusses.

Wilson College

Wilson College

Mumba Devi Temple

Dedicated to the Goddess Mumba, a local incarnation of the Devi, the Mumba Devi Temple is a six century old structure and is responsible for giving Mumbai its name. Mumbai is a combination of ‘Mumbā’ and aī, Marathi for “mother”.

Mumba Devi Temple

Mumba Devi Temple