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Amar Prem
Happy New Year!
How much can superstars and amazing music elevate a film? In the case of 1972's Amar Prem (translation: Immortal Love), the answer is "all the way to a classic." Superstars Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, alongside Vinod Mehra, Om Prakash and a clutch of Bollywood bangers, alchemically transform what is, on paper, a typical prostitute-with-a-heart-of-gold story into something genuinely funny, charming and touching.
In this episode, as well as the tunes and the icons, we delve into a wider discussion of the Kishore Kumar/Rajesh Khanna combo, RJ's incredible charisma and the importance of relationships in a big city. Pop your headphones on and join us in a singalong: "Yeh Kya Hua..."
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By Alex and SmyttaHappy New Year!
How much can superstars and amazing music elevate a film? In the case of 1972's Amar Prem (translation: Immortal Love), the answer is "all the way to a classic." Superstars Rajesh Khanna and Sharmila Tagore, alongside Vinod Mehra, Om Prakash and a clutch of Bollywood bangers, alchemically transform what is, on paper, a typical prostitute-with-a-heart-of-gold story into something genuinely funny, charming and touching.
In this episode, as well as the tunes and the icons, we delve into a wider discussion of the Kishore Kumar/Rajesh Khanna combo, RJ's incredible charisma and the importance of relationships in a big city. Pop your headphones on and join us in a singalong: "Yeh Kya Hua..."