An American's Guide to Bollywood

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 Salman Khan film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, about an Indian man who finds a Pakistani girl separated from her parents is India and is determined to bring her home. This film is directed by Kabir Khan with songs by Pritam. It stars Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. …

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 Salman Khan film Bajrangi Bhaijaan, about an Indian man who finds a Pakistani girl separated from her parents is India and is determined to bring her home. This film is directed by Kabir Khan with songs by Pritam. It stars Salman Khan, Harshaali Malhotra, Kareena Kapoor, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. … Continue reading "Episode 5: Bajrangi Bhaijaan"

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2001 ensemble Monsoon Wedding, about a Delhi family preparing for their only daughter’s arranged wedding. This film is directed by Mira Nair with a score by Mychael Danna. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, and Vasundhara Das. Recommended for beginners. Rater for teens and above. The songs used …

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2001 ensemble Monsoon Wedding, about a Delhi family preparing for their only daughter’s arranged wedding. This film is directed by Mira Nair with a score by Mychael Danna. It stars Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, and Vasundhara Das. Recommended for beginners. Rater for teens and above. The songs used … Continue reading "Episode 4: Monsoon Wedding"

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2008 ensemble Tashan, about a man who works in a call center and is drawn into underworld intrigue by a beautiful woman. This film is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Anil Kapoor. Recommended for beginners. Rater …

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2008 ensemble Tashan, about a man who works in a call center and is drawn into underworld intrigue by a beautiful woman. This film is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Akshay Kumar, and Anil Kapoor. Recommended for beginners. Rater … Continue reading "Episode 3: Tashan"

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2001 classic Lagaan, a period film about a ragtag group of Indian villagers who are challenged to a game of cricket by the British occupation. This film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker with music by A. R. Rahman. It stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Paul Blackthorne, and Rachel Shelley and …

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2001 classic Lagaan, a period film about a ragtag group of Indian villagers who are challenged to a game of cricket by the British occupation. This film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker with music by A. R. Rahman. It stars Aamir Khan, Gracy Singh, Paul Blackthorne, and Rachel Shelley and … Continue reading "Episode 2: Lagaan"

Hannah & Rose go over 5 tips for watching Bollywood movies in their new podcast, An American’s Guide to Bollywood. Our upcoming movies are Lagaan, Tashan, Monsoon Wedding, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Baahubali 1 & 2. Pardon our Hindi. Here are the names we (mis)pronounced in this episode: Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Aamir …

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Hannah & Rose go over 5 tips for watching Bollywood movies in their new podcast, An American’s Guide to Bollywood. Our upcoming movies are Lagaan, Tashan, Monsoon Wedding, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Baahubali 1 & 2. Pardon our Hindi. Here are the names we (mis)pronounced in this episode: Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Aamir … Continue reading "Episode 1: 5 Tips for Watching Bollywood"