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Bole Chudiyan: A Popular Bollywood Song

"Bole Chudiyan" from "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham" named UK's favorite Bollywood song of the 2000s.
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The UK's favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s is "Bole Chudiyan." This song is from the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham," which came out in 2001. People voted for it as the best song from that time on BBC Asian Network. The song is very popular and loved by many fans.

Karan Johar, who made the movie, is happy that "Bole Chudiyan" is so well-liked. He thinks people love it because it reminds them of good times. Actress Janhvi Kapoor also says Johar's movies are very special and have touched many people. Bollywood movies and music from the 2000s are still important to fans everywhere.

The 2000s were a big time for Bollywood music. Many great songs were made by famous composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The top 10 songs from that time include love songs, sad songs, and dance songs. Today, people all over the world can watch Bollywood movies online, and the music from the 2000s is still loved and remembered.

Original news source: Legendary film track voted best noughties Bollywood song (BBC)

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πŸ“– Vocabulary:

1. Bollywood
2. voted
3. composer
4. actress
5. reminds
6. touched
7. important
8. famous
9. online
10. network
11. special
12. remembered

Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Charades
Instructions: Write down the names of Bollywood songs from the 2000s on small pieces of paper. Have students pick a paper and without showing it to others, act out the song for the class to guess.
– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Select key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., Bollywood, song, movie, music) and have students draw pictures representing those words. The class can then guess the word based on the drawings.
– News Summary
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs and have one student summarize the article about "Bole Chudiyan" to their partner. Encourage them to include the main points and key information from the text.
– Opinion Poll
Instructions: Create a set of questions related to Bollywood music from the 2000s (e.g., "What is your favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s?"). Have students walk around the class and ask their classmates these questions, then report back the results to the group.
– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to come up with a catchy headline for an article about the popularity of "Bole Chudiyan" in the UK. Encourage them to be creative and use vocabulary related to Bollywood and music.

πŸ€” Comprehension Questions:

1. What is the UK's favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s?

2. Which movie does the song "Bole Chudiyan" come from?

3. Why do people like the song "Bole Chudiyan" according to Karan Johar?

4. Who is Janhvi Kapoor and what did she say about Karan Johar's movies?

5. Why were the 2000s a big time for Bollywood music?

6. What types of songs were popular in Bollywood during the 2000s?

7. How can people from all over the world enjoy Bollywood movies and music from the 2000s today?

🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

The UK's favorite song from the 2000s is "Bole Chudiyan." This song is from the "Kabhi Kabhie Gham," which came out in 2001. People voted for it as the best song from that time on BBC Asian Network. The song is very popular and loved by many . Karan Johar, who made the movie, is happy that "Bole Chudiyan" is so well-liked. He thinks love it because it reminds them of times. Actress Janhvi Kapoor also says Johar's are very special and have touched people. Bollywood movies and music from the 2000s are still to fans everywhere. The 2000s were a big time for Bollywood music. Many great songs were made by famous composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy. The top 10 from that time include love songs, sad songs, and dance songs. Today, people all over the can Bollywood movies online, and the music from the 2000s is still loved and remembered.

πŸ’¬ Discussion Questions:

1. What is your favorite song from a movie? Why do you like it?
2. Do you like watching movies from different countries? Why or why not?
3. How would you feel if a song reminded you of a happy memory?
4. Do you think movies and music can make people feel special? Why or why not?
5. What is a composer? Do you know any famous composers?
6. Why do you think love songs are popular in movies?
7. Do you enjoy watching dance songs in movies? Why or why not?
8. How do you feel when you listen to sad songs?
9. Have you ever watched a Bollywood movie? What did you think of it?
10. Why do you think people all over the world like Bollywood movies?
11. Do you have a favorite movie soundtrack? What do you like about it?
12. How important do you think music is in movies? Why?

Individual Activities

πŸ“–πŸ’­ Vocabulary Meanings:

Click a dot next to a word, then click the dot next to its meaning to draw a line connecting them.

Words

1. Bollywood
2. voted
3. composer
4. actress
5. reminds
6. touched
7. important
8. famous
9. online
10. network
11. special
12. remembered

Meanings

(A) Known by many people
(B) Different and better than usual
(C) A person who writes music
(D) Not forgotten, kept in memory
(E) Makes you think of something from the past
(F) A woman who acts in movies or plays
(G) A group of connected people or things
(H) A type of movie and music from India
(I) Made someone feel emotions
(J) Chose something by giving your opinion
(K) Using the internet
(L) Something that matters a lot

πŸ”‘ Multiple Choice Questions:

1. What is the UK's favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s?
(a) Bole Chudiyan
(b) Tum Hi Ho
(c) Chaiyya Chaiyya
(d) Jai Ho
2. Which movie does the song "Bole Chudiyan" come from?
(a) Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham
(b) Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
(c) Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
(d) Lagaan
3. Who is happy that "Bole Chudiyan" is loved by many people?
(a) Shah Rukh Khan
(b) Aamir Khan
(c) Karan Johar
(d) Salman Khan
4. Why does Karan Johar think people love "Bole Chudiyan"?
(a) It is a new song
(b) It is a sad song
(c) It reminds them of good times
(d) It is a dance song
5. Which actress mentioned in the article says that Karan Johar's movies are special and have touched many people?
(a) Deepika Padukone
(b) Priyanka Chopra
(c) Alia Bhatt
(d) Janhvi Kapoor
6. Who are some famous composers mentioned in the article?
(a) Arijit Singh
(b) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
(c) Atif Aslam
(d) Sonu Nigam
7. What types of songs were popular in Bollywood in the 2000s?
(a) Rock songs, rap songs, and jazz songs
(b) Love songs, sad songs, and dance songs
(c) Classical songs, folk songs, and reggae songs
(d) Pop songs, techno songs, and country songs
8. How can people all over the world watch Bollywood movies today?
(a) In theaters only
(b) On TV
(c) Through radio broadcasts
(d) Online

πŸ•΅οΈ True or False Questions:

The 2000s were a big time for Bollywood music with many great songs made.
1. "Bole Chudiyan" is a popular Bollywood song from the 2000s in the UK.
Karan Johar, the movie's producer, is disappointed that the song is well-liked.
Famous composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy created top songs from that era.
Tollywood movies and music from the 2000s are no longer important and loved by fans worldwide.
The song is from the movie "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa" released in 2001.
Janhvi Kapoor believes Johar's movies are average and touch very few people.
Fans voted for "Bole Chudiyan" as the best song from that time on BBC Asian Network.

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Writing Questions:

1. What is the UK's favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s?
2. Why do people love the song "Bole Chudiyan" from the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?
3. Who made the movie "Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham"?
4. Why does Karan Johar think people love the song "Bole Chudiyan"?
5. What kinds of songs were popular in Bollywood during the 2000s?

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