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Bollywood on 2 Wheels

The humble ride of the 70s cinema has now been elevated to a more dramatic significance! From just a ride, to being a lot more than that, the two-wheelers in Indian cinema are symbolic of a lot of things...

  • In Bollywood, 2 wheels are much more than simply a way of getting around. The scooter and the bike symbolize independence, empowerment, camaraderie, social status and economic struggle. It's been a fun ride for Bollywood in the movies ahead
    In Bollywood, 2 wheels are much more than simply a way of getting around. The scooter and the bike symbolize independence, empowerment, camaraderie, social status and economic struggle. It's been a fun ride for Bollywood in the movies ahead
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  • Kareena's red scooty played such a pivotal role in 3 Idiots, it really should have been featured in the credits! And who can forget the last scene in which she roars up the Ladakhi landscape in a lehenga and a helmet for a ghoonghat?
    Kareena's red scooty played such a pivotal role in 3 Idiots, it really should have been featured in the credits! And who can forget the last scene in which she roars up the Ladakhi landscape in a lehenga and a helmet for a ghoonghat?
  • <i>Action Replayy</i> has Ash and Akki in some cool ?70s threads doing their thing on a psychedelic, flower-power scooter.
    Action Replayy has Ash and Akki in some cool ‘70s threads doing their thing on a psychedelic, flower-power scooter.
  • Ranbir-Katrina's <i>Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani</i> would have been fully faltoo without the wheels.
    Ranbir-Katrina's Ajab Prem Ki Gazab Kahani would have been fully faltoo without the wheels.
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  • Shammi Kapoor plus Sharmila Tagore plus Rajinder Nath plus a whole lotta scooters add up to 10 on 10 for <i>An Evening In Paris</i>' song on wheels, <i>Hoga Tumse Kal Bhi Saamna</i>.
    Shammi Kapoor plus Sharmila Tagore plus Rajinder Nath plus a whole lotta scooters add up to 10 on 10 for An Evening In Paris' song on wheels, Hoga Tumse Kal Bhi Saamna.
  • Life is a journey for Rajesh Khanna - and what a journey! ? in <i>Zindagi Ek Safar</i> from <i>Andaz</i>.
    Life is a journey for Rajesh Khanna - and what a journey! – in Zindagi Ek Safar from Andaz.
  • Ranbir and Minissha take a ride in <i>Bachna Ae Haseeno</i>.
    Ranbir and Minissha take a ride in Bachna Ae Haseeno.
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  • The chase never ends for Emraan Hashmi in <i>Crook</i> but he still manages to take Neha Sharma on a joyride.
    The chase never ends for Emraan Hashmi in Crook but he still manages to take Neha Sharma on a joyride.
  • SRK's feeling the need, the need for speed in <I>Koi Na Koi Chahiye</i> from <i>Deewana</i>.
    SRK's feeling the need, the need for speed in Koi Na Koi Chahiye from Deewana.
  • Rush Hour: <i>Do Dooni Chaar</i>'s main lead after Rishi and Neetu was the scooter.
    Rush Hour: Do Dooni Chaar's main lead after Rishi and Neetu was the scooter.
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  • Biker Chic: Shilpa's beach body very nearly, but not quite, took John's attention away from the bike in <I>Dostana</I>.
    Biker Chic: Shilpa's beach body very nearly, but not quite, took John's attention away from the bike in Dostana.
  • Burn Out: Rani and Aamir's smouldering chemistry got some added firepower from the bike in <I>Ankhon Se</i> from <i>Ghulam</i>.
    Burn Out: Rani and Aamir's smouldering chemistry got some added firepower from the bike in Ankhon Se from Ghulam.
  • Vivek Oberoi rode into our hearts on 2 wheels in <i>Hum Dun Soniyo Re</i> from <i>Saathiya</i>.
    Vivek Oberoi rode into our hearts on 2 wheels in Hum Dun Soniyo Re from Saathiya.
  • Yeh Dosti: Munnabhai and Circuit do a Jai and Veeru in a bike with a sidecar.
    Yeh Dosti: Munnabhai and Circuit do a Jai and Veeru in a bike with a sidecar.
  • <i>Prince</i> didn't have a lot going for it but it did have some cool bike action for Vivek.
    Prince didn't have a lot going for it but it did have some cool bike action for Vivek.
  • Shahid Kapoor rides to his wedding with sweetheart Priyanka Chopra in <i>Kaminey</i> ? except that he swaps the white horse for a bike!
    Shahid Kapoor rides to his wedding with sweetheart Priyanka Chopra in Kaminey – except that he swaps the white horse for a bike!
  • Wheeler Dealer: Would <i>Rang De Basanti</i> have been half as cool without DJ's bike?
    Wheeler Dealer: Would Rang De Basanti have been half as cool without DJ's bike?
  • The Motorcycle Diaries: Jai and Veeru memorably take a ride on a bike built for three in <I>Sholay</i>.
    The Motorcycle Diaries: Jai and Veeru memorably take a ride on a bike built for three in Sholay.
  • Amitabh is set to take on the world at large on his bike in <i>Muqaddar Ka Sikandar</i>.
    Amitabh is set to take on the world at large on his bike in Muqaddar Ka Sikandar.
  • Imran Khan and Katrina are good to go on a scooter in to-be-released <i>Mere Brother Ki Dulhan</i>.
    Imran Khan and Katrina are good to go on a scooter in to-be-released Mere Brother Ki Dulhan.
  • Nothing breaks the language barrier quite like a set of wheels in <i>Hum Bane Tum Bane</i> from <i>Ek Duje Ke Liye</i>.
    Nothing breaks the language barrier quite like a set of wheels in Hum Bane Tum Bane from Ek Duje Ke Liye.
  • Anushka Sharma takes charge while SRK rides pillion in <i>Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi</i>.
    Anushka Sharma takes charge while SRK rides pillion in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
  • Fast and Furious: Amisha Patel's not the only one falling for Hrithik's bike appeal in <i>Kaho Na Pyaar Hai</i>.
    Fast and Furious: Amisha Patel's not the only one falling for Hrithik's bike appeal in Kaho Na Pyaar Hai.
  • Ranbir Kapoor runs circles around the greedy coporates on 2 wheels in <i>Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year</i>.
    Ranbir Kapoor runs circles around the greedy coporates on 2 wheels in Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.
  • Magnificent men John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan burn serious rubber in <i>Dhoom</i> and <i>Dhoom 2</i>.
    Magnificent men John Abraham and Hrithik Roshan burn serious rubber in Dhoom and Dhoom 2.
  • Farooque Sheikh, Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi have one scooter between them on which to romance girl-next-door Deepti Naval.
    Farooque Sheikh, Ravi Baswani and Rakesh Bedi have one scooter between them on which to romance girl-next-door Deepti Naval.
  • SRK and gang bring street cred to Josh on their mean machines.
    SRK and gang bring street cred to Josh on their mean machines.
  • Aamir, Salman and Paresh Rawal's bike ride in <i>Andaz Apna Apna</i> made us laugh out loud.
    Aamir, Salman and Paresh Rawal's bike ride in Andaz Apna Apna made us laugh out loud.
  • A smooth ride for Amol Palekar and Vidya Sinha in <i>Choti Si Baat</i>.
    A smooth ride for Amol Palekar and Vidya Sinha in Choti Si Baat.