Malaika Arora opens up: ‘Item songs have often been linked to the male gaze, but…’

Malaika reflected on her long journey through what were once called ‘item songs’. She believes the world around these songs ...
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Shabana Azmi: 'Item songs lead to the sexualisation of children'

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 ...
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Malaika Arora iconic item songs that ruled the charts

Pandey Ji Seeti (Dabangg 2, 2012) followed the massive success of Munni Badnaam Hui and carried forward the franchise’s celebratory vibe. With festive choreography, high energy, and a crowd-friendly ...
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With Ghafoor, Tamannaah Bhatia has established herself as the new queen of item songs

Tamannaah Bhatia has established herself as the most popular item girl at the moment, with ‘Ghafoor’ from The Bads of Bollywood trending everywhere. The YouTube video already has 22 million views, and ...

GQ Heroes 2025: Ricky Kej on redefining Indian music beyond Bollywood and viral trends

The three-time Grammy winner speaks on what it takes to build an independent career in an age of Instagram reels and mammoth film music budgets ...
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Helen, Bindu to Jayshree T: The original item girls of Bollywood’s golden era

Helen was the undisputed queen of item numbers and the original diva of Bollywood cabaret. With her Eurasian features, gracious movements, and the ability to perform in a unique, simple yet ...