All Garam, No Sharam: Back with a Bang in 2012!

For the first installment of the All Garam, No Sharam Awards of 2012, you are treated to a nonstop back-fest. Like I always say, a sexy back, is just something else. It tells the world, ‘I’m strong, confident and of course, incredibly sexy.’ And because it happens to be one of the most underrated parts of the female body, you know I had to pay extra attention to it. Irrespective of the season or reason, a back can be exposed and displayed. Our Bollywood ladies know this only too well. Check out some of the best backs that have been paraded this year.

5. Chitrangada Singh
This is Chitrangada Singh’s first time on the backless chart. The dusky beauty has every reason to be on the list with her back expose at the Filmfare Awards this year. She is hardly one to back down from showing some skin and in her solid chalky dress which she rocked, all she had to do was turn around to make her sexy quotient known.

4. Bipasha Basu
A backless countdown is incomplete without Bipasha Basu. While the actress has hit a somewhat slump vis-à-vis her career, she refuses to back down from being one of the fittest and sexiest actresses in the industry. At Karan Johar’s big birthday do, she turned up in a black backless number which caused the shutterbugs to click, click, click. Second time around, she posed in a white graceful serene dress for Filmfare exhibiting her toned perfect back. Sexy and how!

3. Kareena Kapoor
Bebo darling may be a married woman now but she isn’t about to ditch her glamorous avatar for anything or anyone. Post her wedding, she was clicked in a newlywed dulhan inspired red sari. And just when you thought she’d gone the sati savitri way, she turned around to show off her backless choli. But this is how she is, surprising you when you least expect it. I want to add that nothing screams sexy like a woman in a backless desi outfit.

2. Malaika Arora Khan
She is by far, the yummiest mummy in town and this is her USP as far as she is concerned. So when you see Malaika Arora Khan showing up backless, it shouldn’t really surprise you. But it never fails to sit and gape at how she finds innovative ways to pose and flaunt her sexy body—back included. Check her out in this backless romper which puts her back and a whole bunch of other things on show.

1. Deepika Padukone
My favorite fashionista Deepika Padukone will more than likely make (and top) most of the lists at the All Garam, No Sharam 2012 Awards. And why not? She knows exactly how to show off every part of her ultra toned body which she works super hard for. D-Pad in a backless low (how low!) dress at the Filmfare Awards had tongues wagging while she calmly strut her stuff down the red carpet. If anyone knows how to bring sexy back, it definitely is Miss Padukone.

Alright, that’s it then, the backs of 2012. While you sit and ogle, gain inspiration or simply admire these ladies and their backless moments, I’ll be right back.

Filmy Fashion Files: Current Trends!

Being a fashionista in Bollywood is hardly a task for our A-listed actresses; it’s a way of life. Whether they’re spotted at the airport, at big industry dos or even at charity events, they’re dressed to kill…and ready to be clicked by the media who cannot seem to get enough of them. Not only do they follow trends, they create them too. This season, they seem to be accessorizing and sporting clothes of different styles and prints. And if you’re looking for some fashion inspiration, here’s your low down!

While the city of Mumbai doesn’t seem to have autumn as a season, our Bollywood stars are not ones to stay too far behind in keeping up with fall trends. The first of which is the scarf. Whether it’s short or long, silk or wool, Bollywood loves this accessory right now. Gauri Khan was spotted wearing hubby SRK’s skulled out scarf while Kareena Kapoor, who is rarely spotted devoid of a scarf, takes to longer, chunkier ones. Styling and scarf tying, is totally at random, of course. While some choose to go fancy, chic or bohemian, others prefer a more casual “tossed-around-my-neck” look.

Another accessory that seems to be making it to the ramp and at events is the chunky neck pieces. But there is trick to wearing neck wear of this caliber: keep the outfit simple. Check out how the actress of the moment, Sridevi, keeps her green dress to a complete minimum while she pairs it with a beaded necklace. And if you’re going to opt for even more solid colors, add a pop of color to your neck with your neck piece to add that extra oomph ala Kangna Ranaut to make a statement.

The dhoti pant has come a long way in Indian fashion. But it’s only now that it has been westernized and styled enough also, to make it a fashionable to sport at events and parties. Whether it’s Priyanka Chopra or Chitrangada Singh, they all seem to be donning the dhoti in a variety of colors, prints and lengths even. Add a pair of heels or some good old fashioned mojaaris, and you’re good to go.

It doesn’t look like bright lips are going anywhere, anytime soon. Whether it’s the dusky Bipasha Basu or the porcelain skinned Kareena Kapoor, they all seem to finding bright pinks and cherry reds to paint on their pouts. The key is to pick a color that suits your personality and skin too.

When it comes to footwear this season, our Bollywood celebs will keep themselves heeled but studded too. The rocker look seems to be dominating their feel this season as they will be spotted with metallic studs of all shapes and sizes scattered all over their shoes. But it’s Deepika Padukone who’s rocking it out in her studded heels on this month’s Vogue cover. You can expect the rest of the actresses to follow suit right about….now.

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First published BollywoodHungama, October 13, 2012

All Garam, No Sharam Awards: Leggy Ladies of 2011!

Remember those days when “thunder-thighed” actresses were considered voluptuous and wowed audiences? Yeah, it doesn’t fly no more. Nowadays, we want things tight. You know what I mean? No spilling guts, no flabby thighs and definitely no sagging boobage. But what really defines a hot Bollywood star is toned tanned legs. By default, I always think of Shilpa Shetty when I think of sizzling legs. But that doesn’t mean to say our current crop don’t own silky smooth legs that make you want to race your hands up and down…You can breathe now. And to honor these lovely legs, here’s the top five ladies who deserve the title of Leggy Lasses in this installment of “The All Garam, No Sharam Awards”.

5. Anushka Sharma
I’ve always thought Anushka Sharma walked like a chicken. She does, no? Thoda sa? But that doesn’t mean her legs aren’t worthy of a look. This year we got to see “a lot” of Anushka vis-à-vis her sexy avatar in Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl. Her legs made an exceptional appearance as it was displayed comprehensively throughout the film. She’s turning out to be quite the chuppa rustam hottie, this one.

4. Chitrangada Singh
She’s one of my favorite ladies this year, hands down. Chitrangada oozes sexiness. Her comeback this year allowed her to expose a sexier side to her that was until now we didn’t even know existed. Check out the legs on this lady. Bedroom eyes plus sexy legs equals one hot mamma!

3. Deepika Padukone
Fit and fine Deepika Padukone has to be a part of this list. She is one actress who makes looking slim super easy— and I hate her for it, but that’s a different story. While her slim frame and pretty face always take extra props, her legs never get enough credit. Tell me she doesn’t have one of the best pair in the business? #iWant

2. Katrina Kaif
Katrina Kaif has changed her role numerous times; bimbo, girl next door, rebel-turned-dulhan. But what has remained intact is her sexy set of lovely long legs. This year we received numerous chances to sit and admire her legs. Whether she roamed around in Spain or played a rebellious bride, we saw her legs in various avatars. Lucky us!

1. Priyanka Chopra
Now this gal has legs that make you want to die – irrespective of your gender. I’m uber jealous of Priyanka Chopra’s long sexy legs but more so when she sports a maxi and through a long high-legged slit dress slides out her legs, one by one. But that doesn’t mean she doesn’t rock them her legs in jeans and of course, swimwear. She takes the crown in this round! Leggy Lass numero uno.

Legged out? I sure as hell hope not. Here’s hoping these ladies continue walking the walk and make us ogle at their prized possessions. Continue to break a leg ladies! Pun not intended.

100 Word Review: Desi Boyz

Apparently when recession hits, the best alternate job includes becoming an escort; irrespective of your gender. (Poonam Pandey explained?) Jerry and Nick do the same but in the bargain land up losing a lot more than they expected including dignity. Desi Boyz is total time pass. Akshay and John are simply average with the latter slightly ahead courtesy of his shirtless scenes. Deepika is meh, but Chitrangada is super fiery hot! Sanjay Dutt makes you want to puke. Debut director Rohit Dhawan does well though; the film keeps you awake; thankfully. Watch for the music and for hot “topless” John.