It seems Aishwarya Rai is making a comeback in Bollywood; if comeback is the correct word that is. After her unsuccessful attempt at Hollywood she has had  (more…)

Although the “modern” way of draping the sari, with the pallu over the left shoulder, remains the most popular it is definitely not the only way to drape a sari. Most of us are familar with other common drapes, (more…)

Lenghas began to replace saris as wedding wear. Some people choose to believe that saris are not elegant when in fact this is not true. Saris are very elegant and perfect for casual as well as formal and bridal wear. (more…)

Wedding season is almost a month away but the invitations have already started pouring in. I’ve already set dates for two weddings in May, (more…)

The New Year is just days away. With 2009, it’s time for some changes. New beginnings, new articles, new fashion trends, and a NEW Arzoo Mag. Watch for the new and improved Arzoo Mag starting January 1st, which will feature more BLOGS!, better articles, new writers, tons of new fashion, and guides to get you going for the whole year. Our biggest section, WEDDING, will be equipped with great advice and planning for the wedding season. Here’s a sneak peak…

Fashion Forward for Spring and Summer. Featuring our Desert Safari Collection…right in time for the warmer months. Sophisticated cotton saris. Trendier churidars. Loads of new recipes. January’s Food Section: Endless Biryanis. Beauty Secrets of the Stars! Bollywood’s all new releases. Will Bollywood improve in 2009 to make up for it’s 2008 loss? Or, will it stay the same? What new stars will be joining the industry next year? Complete Guides on Travelling to Gujarat and Rajasthan. More galleries and pictures. A look at our culture: traditions and customs and the history of it all. Plus…don’t miss our newest additions to the LIFESTYLE section featuring an Author of the Month for every month to come plus Book Reviews. Keep reading Arzoo Mag to answer all your questions and learn more!

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How disgusting! Whatever happened to Indian values. Apparently they’ve gone to hell. In his recent film, Dostana, Abhishek pretends to be gay. He says he is very happy with that. Why am I not surprised? Abhishek looks gay. He’s a stupid and foolish actor and the only reason he’s gotten anywhere today is because of his father and sadly his wife. How shameful! “It’s a matter of great pride if I’m their icon,” says Abhishek. According to him homosexuals are as human as anyone else! No they’re not! India has really become too liberal. Dostana, surprisingly successful has also raised eyebrows and there’s talk that even Amitabh dislikes his character in the movie! Well, at least Big B still has some values left in him. I hope so at least. Too bad he couldn’t instill those values in his son. According to Abhishek, it’s a “normal film” and his entire family has enjoyed it, especially Aishwarya who seems to be very happy with it. Of course she’s happy with it. She has no values and no respect for Indian culture. She’s merely a cheap slut. Sure she’s beautiful. I wouldn’t argue with that but I wouldn’t go so far as to call her a role model or anything.

Karan Johar is surely gay because otherwise why would he make this stupid movie. Even though it is a comedy and we all know how popular they are it’s quite surprising that the film was so successful in the Indian audience. This proves what has become of our culture. The Liberals have taken over the world. More to my dismay, Drona was a flop and Dostana a hit. It really makes not sense. All along I’ve been thinking Bollywood is at fault for not making good movies but now I realize that it is really the audience that is at fault when in fact Bollywood is just giving people what they want…liberal, untraditional, funny, and stupid entertainment. How sadly foolish.

Drooling over the Jodha Akbar jewelry? There’s good news! Tanishq, the original name behind the original pieces, sells the pieces to you. Visit their website for more details. They don’t, however, list the prices. Strange because how do they expect anyone to buy if the price is not right there? You have to fill out an enquiry. What’s wrong with these people? Guessing from the notion that they are concealing the prices it is safe to assume that the jewelry is very costly! So if you’re looking for a more affordable option rest assured because there’s Carma World. They have exact Jodha Akbar replicas plus other Mughal inspired jewelry, polki, and kundan designs. Unlike Tanishq, however, their jewlery is made purely out of metal. So you miss out on a lot of quality but at least you get the look. The following necklace, made oh so famous by the movie, is perfect for any bride.

So, you have the jewelry. As for the clothes, you can order them from Neeta Lulla, the actual designer. However, once again a price is not given and you have to email them to find out. Well, I did, but never got a reply! The alternative is DMI India. They have all the outfits but be prepared to pay the price!!

Online shopping has become a popular trend over the past several years. However, when it comes to sari shopping we prefer to shop in person most of the time. (more…)