The most loved Bollywood song from the 2000s in the UK has been announced. The BBC Asian Network held a poll to find the best song from that era, and the winner is “Bole Chudiyan” from the famous movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” starring popular actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The song, composed by Jatin-Lalit and sung by five talented singers, is a key part of this family drama film.

Bollywood movies are known for mixing romance, comedy, and action with colorful song and dance scenes. The director of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” Karan Johar, was happy about the song’s success. He mentioned how important it is to remember the past, especially the time of Shah Rukh Khan’s movies. Actress Janhvi Kapoor also praised Johar’s films for leaving a lasting impact on different generations.

Actress Rani Mukerji, famous for her roles in movies like “Saathiya” and “Hum Tum,” appreciated the work of music directors, lyricists, and singers in creating unforgettable songs. Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, another Bollywood star in the top songs list, stressed the teamwork involved in making memorable music. Composers such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar were big names in the music industry during the 2000s.

The 2000s introduced current Bollywood stars like Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, making the industry more popular worldwide. This era also saw the growth of streaming services, making it easier for fans globally to enjoy Bollywood music. Composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are proud of creating music that connects with people and becomes a part of their lives. They believe their music will be cherished even in the future.

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

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Group or Classroom Activities

Warm-up Activities:

– Headline Creation
Instructions: Ask students to work in pairs or small groups to come up with a catchy headline for the news about the most loved Bollywood song from the 2000s in the UK. Encourage them to be creative and use vocabulary related to music, Bollywood, and the UK.

– Opinion Spectrum
Instructions: Divide the class into two groups: one group who loved the song “Bole Chudiyan” and one group who didn’t. Have each group stand on opposite sides of the room. Present a statement about the song (e.g., “The song ‘Bole Chudiyan’ is a timeless classic”) and ask students to move to a spot on the spectrum that represents their opinion, from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Allow students to discuss their opinions with others standing near them.

– Vocabulary Pictionary
Instructions: Write down key vocabulary words from the article (e.g., Bollywood, composer, singer, era) on separate pieces of paper and put them in a bag or a bowl. Have a student pick a word and without saying it, draw it on the board while the rest of the class tries to guess what word it is. This activity reinforces vocabulary learning in a fun and engaging way.

– News Reporter Role-play
Instructions: Divide the class into pairs or small groups. Assign each group a role (e.g., news reporter, Bollywood star, music composer) related to the news about the Bollywood song. Ask them to prepare a short role-play where they discuss the significance of the song and its impact. Encourage creativity and language use related to the article.

– Think-Pair-Share
Instructions: Write discussion questions on the board related to the article (e.g., “What role do Bollywood songs play in Indian culture?” or “Why do you think ‘Bole Chudiyan’ was chosen as the most loved song in the UK?”). Ask students to think about their answers individually, then pair up with a classmate to discuss their thoughts. Finally, have pairs share their ideas with the whole class for a broader discussion.

🤔 Comprehension Questions:

1. What was the name of the Bollywood song that won the poll for the most loved song from the 2000s in the UK?
2. Who are the popular actors in the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” where the winning song “Bole Chudiyan” is featured?
3. Why did the director Karan Johar feel happy about the success of the song “Bole Chudiyan”?
4. According to the article, what are Bollywood movies known for combining?
5. Who is the actress famous for her roles in movies like “Saathiya” and “Hum Tum” that appreciated the work of music creators in Bollywood?
6. How did the growth of streaming services in the 2000s impact the popularity of Bollywood music worldwide?
7. What are some of the big names in the music industry during the 2000s mentioned in the article?
8. According to the composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, why do they believe their music from the 2000s will be cherished in the future?
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🎧✍️ Listen and Fill in the Gaps:

The most loved (1)______ song from the 2000s in the UK has been announced. The BBC Asian Network held a poll to find the best song from that era, and the winner is “Bole Chudiyan” from the famous movie “Kabhi (2)______ Kabhie Gham,” (3)______ popular (4)______ like Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. The song, composed by Jatin-Lalit and sung by five talented singers, is a key part of this family drama film.

Bollywood movies are (5)______ for mixing romance, comedy, and action with colorful song and dance (6)______. The director of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” Karan Johar, was (7)______ about the song’s success. He mentioned how important it is to remember the past, especially the time of Shah Rukh Khan’s movies. Actress Janhvi Kapoor also praised Johar’s films for leaving a lasting impact on different generations.

Actress Rani (8)______, famous for her roles in movies like “Saathiya” and “Hum Tum,” appreciated the work of music directors, lyricists, and (9)______ in (10)______ unforgettable songs. (11)______ Rai Bachchan, another Bollywood star in the top songs list, stressed the teamwork involved in making memorable music. (12)______ such as Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar were big names in the music industry during the 2000s.

The 2000s introduced current Bollywood (13)______ like Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan, (14)______ the industry more (15)______ worldwide. This era also saw the (16)______ of streaming services, making it easier for fans globally to enjoy Bollywood music. Composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy are proud of creating music that connects with people and becomes a part of their lives. They believe their music will be cherished even in the future.
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💬 Discussion Questions:

Students can ask a partner these questions, or discuss them as a group.

1. What is your favorite Bollywood song from the 2000s and why?
2. How would you feel if you could meet your favorite Bollywood actor or actress in person?
3. Do you like watching movies that have a mix of romance, comedy, and action? Why or why not?
4. Do you think music plays an important role in making a movie memorable? Why?
5. What is a Bollywood movie that has left a lasting impact on you and why?
6. How do you think technology, like streaming services, has changed the way we enjoy music and movies?
7. Do you think teamwork is essential in creating a successful song or movie? Why or why not?
8. What do you think makes a Bollywood song from the 2000s stand out and be loved by so many people?
9. How important do you think it is to remember the past, like the time of Shah Rukh Khan’s movies?
10. Why do you think Bollywood movies are so popular worldwide?
11. How do you feel when you listen to a song that brings back memories from your past?
12. Do you believe that music has the power to connect with people on a deep level? Why or why not?
13. What role do you think music directors and singers play in creating a successful Bollywood song?
14. Have you ever been to a Bollywood-themed event or party? How was the experience?
15. Why do you think Bollywood music continues to be cherished and loved by people even years after it was released?

Individual Activities

📖💭 Vocabulary Meanings:

Match each word to its meaning.

Words:
1. announced
2. poll
3. era
4. starring
5. composed
6. talented
7. drama
8. director
9. impact
10. appreciated
11. unforgettable
12. stressed
13. teamwork
14. introduced
15. cherished

Meanings:
(A) Featuring as the main actor or actress
(B) Working together as a group
(C) A survey or vote to find out people’s opinions
(D) Having a natural skill or ability
(E) Emphasized or highlighted something important
(F) A strong effect or influence
(G) Made something known publicly
(H) The person who oversees the making of a film
(I) Valued and held dear
(J) Impossible to forget
(K) Created or wrote music
(L) Recognized the value or importance of something
(M) Brought something or someone into use for the first time
(N) A serious story or situation in a movie or play
(O) A period of time in history
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🔡 Multiple Choice Questions:

1. Which Bollywood song from the 2000s was voted the most loved in the UK?
(a) Bole Chudiyan
(b) Tum Hi Ho
(c) Chaiyya Chaiyya
(d) Kajra Re

2. Who composed the winning song “Bole Chudiyan”?
(a) Jatin-Lalit
(b) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
(c) Pritam
(d) Vishal-Shekhar

3. Which famous actors starred in the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”?
(a) Salman Khan and Deepika Padukone
(b) Ranbir Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra
(c) Aamir Khan and Kareena Kapoor
(d) Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol

4. Who directed the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”?
(a) Sanjay Leela Bhansali
(b) Karan Johar
(c) Rohit Shetty
(d) Anurag Kashyap

5. Which actress praised Karan Johar’s films for their impact on different generations?
(a) Rani Mukerji
(b) Janhvi Kapoor
(c) Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
(d) Deepika Padukone

6. Which music directors were big names in the Bollywood industry during the 2000s?
(a) A.R. Rahman
(b) Anu Malik
(c) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
(d) Amit Trivedi

7. Which Bollywood stars were introduced in the 2000s, making the industry more popular worldwide?
(a) Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol
(b) Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha
(c) Salman Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan
(d) Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan

8. Which composers believe their music from the 2000s will be cherished even in the future?
(a) Pritam
(b) Vishal-Shekhar
(c) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
(d) Jatin-Lalit

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🕵️ True or False Questions:

1. The BBC Asian Network recently revealed the most popular Bollywood song from the 2000s in the UK.
2. Karan Johar, the director of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” was happy about the song’s success.
3. The song was composed by Jatin-Lalit and sung by five talented singers.
4. 4. Actress Janhvi Kapoor criticized Karan Johar’s films for their lack of impact on different generations.
5. 2. “Bole Chudiyan” from the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” did not win the poll for the best song of that era.
6. 1. Composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar were not major figures in the music industry during the 2000s.
7. Bollywood movies are known for their mix of romance, comedy, and action with colorful song and dance scenes.
8. 3. Rani Mukerji criticized the work of music directors, lyricists, and singers for not creating unforgettable songs.
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📝 Write a Summary:

Write a summary of this news article in two sentences.

Writing Questions:

Answer the following questions. Write as much as you can for each answer.

1. What Bollywood song from the 2000s was voted the most loved in the UK?
2. Who are the popular actors in the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”?
3. Why did the director Karan Johar mention the importance of remembering the past?
4. According to actress Rani Mukerji, who deserves credit for creating unforgettable songs?
5. How did the growth of streaming services impact the popularity of Bollywood music in the 2000s?

✅ Answers

🤔✅ Comprehension Question Answers:

1. What was the name of the Bollywood song that won the poll for the most loved song from the 2000s in the UK?
“Bole Chudiyan” from the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham.”

2. Who are the popular actors in the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” where the winning song “Bole Chudiyan” is featured?
Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol.

3. Why did the director Karan Johar feel happy about the success of the song “Bole Chudiyan”?
He was happy because it reminded people of the past, especially the time of Shah Rukh Khan’s movies.

4. According to the article, what are Bollywood movies known for combining?
Romance, comedy, action, and colorful song and dance scenes.

5. Who is the actress famous for her roles in movies like “Saathiya” and “Hum Tum” that appreciated the work of music creators in Bollywood?
Rani Mukerji.

6. How did the growth of streaming services in the 2000s impact the popularity of Bollywood music worldwide?
It made it easier for fans globally to enjoy Bollywood music.

7. What are some of the big names in the music industry during the 2000s mentioned in the article?
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar.

8. According to the composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, why do they believe their music from the 2000s will be cherished in the future?
They believe their music connects with people and becomes a part of their lives, making it timeless.
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🎧✍️✅ Listen and Fill in the Gaps Answers:

(1) Bollywood
(2) Khushi
(3) starring
(4) actors
(5) known
(6) scenes
(7) happy
(8) Mukerji
(9) singers
(10) creating
(11) Aishwarya
(12) Composers
(13) stars
(14) making
(15) popular
(16) growth
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📖💭✅ Vocabulary Meanings Answers:

1. announced
Answer: (G) Made something known publicly

2. poll
Answer: (C) A survey or vote to find out people’s opinions

3. era
Answer: (O) A period of time in history

4. starring
Answer: (A) Featuring as the main actor or actress

5. composed
Answer: (K) Created or wrote music

6. talented
Answer: (D) Having a natural skill or ability

7. drama
Answer: (N) A serious story or situation in a movie or play

8. director
Answer: (H) The person who oversees the making of a film

9. impact
Answer: (F) A strong effect or influence

10. appreciated
Answer: (L) Recognized the value or importance of something

11. unforgettable
Answer: (J) Impossible to forget

12. stressed
Answer: (E) Emphasized or highlighted something important

13. teamwork
Answer: (B) Working together as a group

14. introduced
Answer: (M) Brought something or someone into use for the first time

15. cherished
Answer: (I) Valued and held dear
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🔡✅ Multiple Choice Answers:

1. Which Bollywood song from the 2000s was voted the most loved in the UK?
Answer: (a) Bole Chudiyan

2. Who composed the winning song “Bole Chudiyan”?
Answer: (a) Jatin-Lalit

3. Which famous actors starred in the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”?
Answer: (d) Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol

4. Who directed the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham”?
Answer: (b) Karan Johar

5. Which actress praised Karan Johar’s films for their impact on different generations?
Answer: (b) Janhvi Kapoor

6. Which music directors were big names in the Bollywood industry during the 2000s?
Answer: (c) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy

7. Which Bollywood stars were introduced in the 2000s, making the industry more popular worldwide?
Answer: (d) Ranbir Kapoor and Hrithik Roshan

8. Which composers believe their music from the 2000s will be cherished even in the future?
Answer: (c) Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
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🕵️✅ True or False Answers:

1. The BBC Asian Network recently revealed the most popular Bollywood song from the 2000s in the UK. (Answer: True)
2. Karan Johar, the director of “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham,” was happy about the song’s success. (Answer: True)
3. The song was composed by Jatin-Lalit and sung by five talented singers. (Answer: True)
4. 4. Actress Janhvi Kapoor criticized Karan Johar’s films for their lack of impact on different generations. (Answer: False)
5. 2. “Bole Chudiyan” from the movie “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham” did not win the poll for the best song of that era. (Answer: False)
6. 1. Composers like Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Pritam, and Vishal-Shekhar were not major figures in the music industry during the 2000s. (Answer: False)
7. Bollywood movies are known for their mix of romance, comedy, and action with colorful song and dance scenes. (Answer: True)
8. 3. Rani Mukerji criticized the work of music directors, lyricists, and singers for not creating unforgettable songs. (Answer: False)
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