BTS’ Jungkook grooving to RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ is pop culture crossover at its finest, watch video

With the Oscars 2023 right around the corner, hopes are high for the Telugu film RRR to win an award at the ceremony. Director SS Rajamouli, actors Jr. NTR and Ram Charan along with music composer MM Keeravaani will reportedly attend the award show in the US. Recently, The Academy also announced that singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava would perform the RRR song ‘Naatu Naatu’ at Oscars 2023 on March 12.  Now, the craze of the movie has reached popstar BTS’ Jungkook.

The 25-year-old singer is known for his vibrant stage presence and beautiful vocals. More importantly, his diverse taste in music is known amongst the fandom as each time he does a live broadcast on the Weverse platform, he sings several songs and does Karaoke. On Friday post-midnight, Jungkook turned on the ‘Naatu Naatu’ song during his livestream, and turned to the camera, to ask the fans in Korean, “Do you guys know this song? This is from a recent movie called RRR!” He had recently watched the movie and really liked the song. He was not only vibing but also knew the dance steps to it.

RRR’s official social media account shared the video and was thrilled to see the singer groove to it. “JUNGKOOK. It’s amazing to know that you loved #NaatuNaatu so much. We are sending a ton of love to you, the #BTS team, and the whole of South Korea. #RRRMovie.”

JUNGKOOK….‍????‍????‍????

It’s amazing to know that you loved #NaatuNaatu so much.????????

We are sending a ton of love to you, the #BTS team, and the whole of South Korea.???????? #RRRMovie pic.twitter.com/ktAEfc56xB

— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 3, 2023

Jungkook went on to play and sing several songs including Dan + Shay’s ‘10,000 Hours,’ Justin Timberlake’s ‘Señorita,’ Justin Bieber’s ‘Boyfriend’, Charlie Puth’s ‘Hilarious’ and more.

Meanwhile, RRR’s ‘Naatu Naatu’ won Best Original Song at the Golden Globes 2023 and Best Foreign Language Film at the Critics Choice Awards 2023. The song has also been nominated for Best Original Song for the Oscars 2023.

RRR stars Jr. NTR and Ram Charan in the leading roles along with Alia Bhatt and Ajay Devgn in special roles. The film released last year in March and went on to become a blockbuster. RRR is a fictional tale of two Indian revolutionaries, Komaram Bheem and Alluri Sitarama Raju. The film explores the friendship between Ram and Bheem and their journey away from home during the 1920s.

ALSO READ: Oscars 2023: 1600 RRR fans scream for SS Rajamouli, Ram Charan; actor says the standing ovation will forever be etched in his memory; videos go viral

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BTS’ J-Hope conveys hope and gratitude in lo-fi track ‘on the street’ with American rapper J. Cole, watch music video

Rapper-producer-songwriter j-hope of 21st century pop icons BTS released a new single “on the street” (with J. Cole) today. The official music video of the song was also revealed on the official YouTube channel. “on the street” (with J. Cole) arrived about seven months after his first official solo album Jack In The Box released in July 2022. The song conveys gratitude and hope as an ode to his fans.

The lo-fi hip-hop track is an earworm with easy-listening melody and warm-hearted lyrics. j-hope participated in the songwriting and the creative process for the choreography and music video, delivering a hopeful message and warmth with the change of season. The song is highlighted by the whistling sound recorded by j-hope himself.

j-hope took the word ‘street’ as a key motif for the song. ‘Street’ can be interpreted as a place where many people’s everyday lives pass by–a metaphor for life. The word also bears special meanings for j-hope as it comes from the genre ‘street dance’ that represents his roots as an artist. Street is where his musical inspirations come from and where he learns lessons of life. It also symbolizes the path he will continue to take with fans around the world.

For the song, j-hope is joined by one of his all-time favorite artists, rapper and producer J. Cole, as a featured artist. j-hope’s bright energy and J. Cole’s heartfelt rapping together create a unique synergy between the two artists.

The music video of “on the street” (with J. Cole) pictures j-hope freely vibing on the streets of New York City. From narrow streets to subway stations and a rooftop, j-hope takes the viewers through moments in life represented on the street. J. Cole also made an appearance in the music video. The music video ends with the two artists’ meeting on the rooftop.

Furthermore, j-hope held a Weverse live outdoors just prior to the release of “on the street” (with J. Cole), introducing and expressing his views about the song. Since the title “on the street” (with J. Cole) suggests his dream and the message of “a path to walk together” with fans around the world, he set out to engage fans in a novel way against the backdrop of the street.

‘On the street’ is set to be revealed on March 3 along with a music video. Last year, j-hope also validated his capability as a creative director by leading all aspects—from music to concept and visual elements—of his solo album, Jack In The Box (July 2022), which addresses his passion and agony he goes through as an artist. In 2022, j-hope made history as the first South Korean act to headline a main stage at Lollapalooza.

ALSO READ: BTS’ J-Hope unveils first music video teaser of ‘on the street’ featuring American rapper J.Cole, watch

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Ratna Pathak Shah, Raj Babbar, Atul Kulkarni star in the chaotic Prime Video comedy series Happy Family: Conditions Apply, watch trailer

Prime Video, today, announced the global premiere of its family comedy, the Amazon Original series Happy Family: Conditions Apply, with the launch of its quirky, uproarious trailer. The series features an ensemble of established and young actors, such as Raj Babbar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Atul Kulkarni, and Ayesha Jhulka, along with Raunaq Kamdar, Meenal Sahu, Sanah Kapur, and Ahaan Saboo. Created and directed by Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia, and produced under the banner of Hats Off Productions, Happy Family: Conditions Apply will be an episodic release. The first four episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 10 in more than 240 countries and territories, with 2 episodes releasing every Friday until March 31.

The facetious trailer takes the audience into the world of the Dholakias, a family of four generations living under one roof, as they navigate the many ups and downs of their lives together. To the world, Dholakias appear to be picture-perfect, but like most families they are dysfunctional; each one with their own unique quirks, quibbles and eccentricities. It is in these imperfections that they find the perfect bond that keeps them together.

“Happy Family: Conditions Apply is our honest endeavor to depict a multigenerational family that is quirky yet lovable. Each of these characters have their own idiosyncrasies, which promises to bring our customers a weekly dose of hilarity and the much needed break from their viccissitudes”, said Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Prime Video. “It is our first collaboration with the masters of the genre, JD Majethia and Aatish Kapadia, who have created a show that is humorous, warm and witty and we are confident that audiences across the globe will relate to the Dholakias and see a glimpse of their own families in them.”

 

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“Comedy, we feel, works best when it comes from everyday situations and observations, and Happy Family: Conditions Apply is just that. The Dholakias are a loving-yet-eccentric family that mirror all joint families and the many quirks that we see in them,” said creators and directors Aatish Kapadia and JD Majethia. “Through our various shows, our aim has always been to portray different aspects of a family. The characters in Happy Family: Conditions Apply depict habits and mannerisms we have observed in members of our family over the years. It is what makes this series so relatable. The cast and the crew have all come together beautifully to bring our little vision to life, and we’re thrilled to collaborate with Prime Video, with whom we will now be able to take this show to audiences worldwide.”

“Comedy is not a genre I have often dabbled with. Happy Family: Conditions Apply is, in fact, my first out-and-out comedy, and that itself is what made me want to be a part of this series,” said actor Raj Babbar. “The series has everything that can be found in any regular family. There’s drama, romance, fighting and making up, playfulness—all of which add to the hilarity of the series. It has been a genuine honour and pleasure to work with Aatish and JD and our exceptional cast, each of whom have done utmost justice to their characters. I’m looking forward to seeing how audiences across the world will react to my new avatar, and hope they enjoy meeting the Dholakias just as much as I enjoyed being a part of the Dholakia family!”

“There is a certain joy in playing a character who is unabashedly herself. Hemlata Dholakia is a character who wears her heart on her sleeve, but is always ready with a sassy remark. She is unintentionally hilarious, honest to the point of being brash, but also fiercely protective of her family,” said actor Ratna Pathak Shah. “It has always been a pleasure to work with Aatish and JD, who have once again brought their distinctive style to the series, and the extremely talented cast. I’m proud to be a part of this series and look forward to the audience’s reaction to it.”

Happy Family: Conditions Apply is written by Aatish Kapadia, and also features Swati Das, Atul Kumar, Kariuki Margaret Wanjiku, Paresh Ganatra, Pranoti Pradhan, Samar Vermani, and Neha Julka in pivotal roles.

ALSO READ: Ratna Pathak tries to convince Naseeruddin Shah to not voice his opinions publicly: “Koi aa kar khada ho jayega ghar par humaare, patthar daalne”

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BH Style Icons 2023: 5 Red carpet styles of Bollywood celebrities that prove less is more!

With the ever-evolving style of Bollywood celebrities, the current trend seems to be most varied when it comes to fashion. More and more stars are becoming outspoken about their thoughts, opinions, orientations and even their personal styles. The current disposition of fashion is most varied. While sometimes ‘less is more’, there are also times when ‘more is less’ and there is space for both the thoughts in the contemporary trends. While red carpets are typically considered occasions where ‘more is less’, there are some Bollywood celebrities completely breaking that stereotype. Let’s have a look at the top 5 red carpet styles by Bollywood celebrities that proves that ‘less is more’.

Alia Bhatt

Nude can officially become the colour of the season and we totally love how it’s being adapted for Indian skin tones. But our love for nudes aside here is one of the best ‘less is more’ look that Alia Bhatt has flaunted on the red carpet by Beirut based Lebanese designer Georges Chakra. We just cannot get enough of the soft makeup and simple braid to compliment the minimalism of the couture.

 

Shahid Kapoor

If there is an actor who can write the rulebook of ‘less is more’ school of acting it is Shahid Kapoor. He has often been quoted saying that the best advice his father Pankaj Kapoor gave him acting per se, was that ‘less is more’. He seems to apply this to his red carpet fashion pretty often. As much as he loves his printed and tailored tuxedos, he also knows how to keep it simple. We just cannot get over this suave and sassy white ensemble of our Farzi star.

 

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja

One of the most best dressed celebrities not just in India but across the world is Sonam Kapoor Ahuja. Her every step at Cannes has been journeled by fashion designers. But we are today focusing on her appearance at the red carpet of Cannes in 2019, where she wore a simple cut white tuxedo with emeralds. She dazzled the whole ‘less is more’ school of thought.

 

Kareena Kapoor Khan

Bebo loves her glam but there are so many times when Kareena Kapoor Khan has kept it simple and we’ve absolutely loved it. This red carpet costume with a sequenced simple pale pink gown and minimal makeup with hair tied in a bun is so classy yet so Bebo. Her nominal colour scheme actually shines out bright on the cluttered backdrop.

 

Janhvi Kapoor

 

When it comes to red carpet looks Janhvi Kapoor is known to be bold. But this beauty flaunted one of her best red carpet looks so far by keeping it simple and following the thought of ‘less is more’. Her white ensemble with minute detailing make her look so austere yet so classy. The soft makeup and classic messy bun just add to her angelic looks.

Also Read: BH Style Icons 2023 – Airport Looks of Women in Bollywood – From Uorfi Javed’s most uncomfortable look to Kangana Ranaut’s most relatable styles

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