Bollywood is full of glamour, gossip, paparazzi & well-kept secrets. If you thought you knew Bollywood in & out, here's a list that'll definitely make you do a double check! This list of some of the most unknown Bollywood facts will seriously blow your mind! 1. In the film ‘Heroine,’ Kareena Kapoor wore over 130 different dresses by top fashion designers from all over the world. It has been reported that Kareena’s wardrobe for the film was one of the most expensive out of all the Bollywood movies ever created! 2. Waheeda Rahman has played both mother and lover to Amitabh Bachchan. She played his love interest in ‘Adalat’ (1976) and mother in ‘Trishul’ (1978). 2. Aamir Khan's ‘Lagaan’ had the maximum number of British actors ever to be cast in a single movie in the history of Bollywood cinema. 3. Sunil Dutt initially used to be an RJ for Radio Ceylon and wanted to interview his favorite actress Nargis. But he could not say a single word in front of her ...

With a population of over 1.3 billion, India is the second most populous country in the world. However, within the next seven years, the country is predicted to take over the number one spot from China. Since it is home to such a large number of people, there are many crowded places in India which can overwhelm anyone, let alone a first-time traveller. While you may not be able to dodge every crowded spot, you’ll want to do your best to avoid the following places at rush hour. 1.  Mumbai Local Train One of the busiest railway systems in the world, the Mumbai Suburban Railway, known colloquially as Mumbai Local, transports over seven million people daily and over two billion people annually. Over a period of 10 years, 6,989 people succumbed to their deaths after falling off trains as a result of overcrowding. However, rightly called Mumbai’s lifeline, the public transport system is indispensable to the city. If planning to travel by the local train, travellers can choose to ...

The Indian Armed Forces, consisting of the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard are India’s shield and sword, which keep our interests safe, our enemies at bay and the people of our country secure and free. They are respected and adored for their valor and sense of duty by the entire country. Many of us would know about their triumphs and stellar contributions to civilian life. But here are a few facts which will increase your respect for the Indian military ten-fold. 1. India controls the highest battlefield in the world, the Siachen glacier, at 5000 metres above Mean Sea Level (MSL). 2. India has the biggest "voluntary" army in the world. All serving and reserve personnel have actually “opted” for service. There is a provision for conscription (forced recruitment) in the constitution, but it has never been used. 3. Indian soldiers are considered among the very best in high altitude and mountain warfare. ...

Tirupati Balaji Temple is one the major tourist attractions of South India and also one of the richest temples. The faith and belief people have for Lord Vishnu or Swami is an unimaginable sight and quite interesting too. Displaying an interesting sight of incredible India, a visit to Tirupati Balaji temple is a must during your trip to this wonderland. Here are 20 interesting facts about this temple which has been alluring tourists all around the world. INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT TRIPUATI BALAJI - CHENNAI #1 The idol has real hair and they never get tangled. According to a legend, Gardhavan princess cut her hair and gave it to Swami, when he was hit by a shepherd and lost some of his own. #2 The idol appears to be standing in the middle of the sanctum from outside whereas the idol is actually slightly towards the right-hand corner of the Garba Gudi. #3 Nobody knows when was the lamp lit before the idol but everybody believes it has never extinguished and has b...