Bollywood is For Lovers

161: Anil Kapoor's 2000s: Bulandi, Calcutta Mail, and Welcome

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We return to our Anil Kapoor decades series with three films from the 2000s: a double role, an action mystery, and an ensemble comedy. 

Show notes:
  • Anil Kapoor's 80s and 90s
  • Moving from lead actor to ensemble films
  • Aesthetic shifts in 2000s Bollywood
  • Reflecting on Slumdog Millionaire and its impact
  • Bulandi
  • Remake of Nattamai
  • "Gourd scene"
  • Songs: "Saari Duniya Mein," "Teri Meri Ik Jind," and "Ab Bujho Ri Bujho"
  • We don't know Raveena Tandon
    • INTERVAL ("Teri Akhiyon Main" from Bulandi)
    • Calcutta Mail
    • It's a remake of Choodalani Vundi, Erin apologizes for completely butchering that title
    • Hong Kong vibes
    • The "dead wife" home movie
    • Song: "Kahan Pe Meri Jaan Jaogi"
    • Welcome
    • Inspired by Mickey Blue Eyes
    • Will we watch Welcome to the Jungle?
    • Songs: "Honth Rasiley" and "Welcome"
    • We forgot Irrfan was in Slumdog Millionaire, as we noted we haven't seen it since it came out
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