Bollywood’s love affair with the item song is as old as commercial Indian cinema itself. From the smoky cabaret performances of the 1960s (dotted with burlesque and jazz influences) to the ...

Bindu was the perfect blend of elegance and edginess. Known for playing bold characters, she brought glamour to villainy in a way no one else could. Her item numbers, like “Mera Naam Shabnam” from ...

Who can forget Katrina Kaif's sizzling rhythm in Sheila Ki Jawani or Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's smoldering seduction in Kajra Re? High on oomph, glamour and scorching moves, the item song continues to ...

Rashmika Mandanna Triggers New Controversy: Rashmika Mandanna, who became a national crush with her PAN (popular-across-nation) blockbuster Pushpa: The Rise has triggered a new controversy. The ...

Item songs or 'special dance' numbers are sometimes a catalyst for a movie script. Also, serve as an aesthetic sense of entertainment for the audience. Credit: Madras Talkies Choregraphing a special ...

She told IANS: "I am saying let it be an informed decision. I am not going to dictate this is what you should do. "But be aware that when you do a song like that, it is leading to the sexualisation of ...

Malaika reflected on her long journey through what were once called ‘item songs’. She believes the world around these songs ...