The backdrop is simple and unmistakably predictable, Kiara Advani sizzling in a low-cut blouse dancing to a crowd of men hooting for her, making her the object of their desire. Close-up shots of her ...

The ‘item songs’ in Indian movies brim with raw energy, glamour, and a touch of controversy. These peppy numbers are peppered with raunchy lyrics, infectious rhythms and eye-catching choreography. For ...

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 ...