An American's Guide to Bollywood

Hannah & Rose discuss Anjaam (1994), a drama about a woman being stalked and the lengths she is driven to . This film is directed by Rahul Rawail with music by Anand–Milind. It stars Madhuri Dixit and Shah Rukh Khan. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are 100 Days, Kajol, The Ornate Lock, Darr, Fan, Deepak Tijori, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Mom, Johnny Lever, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. The songs used in this episode are Tu Saamne Jab Aata Hai, Badi Mushkil Hai, and Channe Ke Khet Mein. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Gupt: The Hidden Truth (1997)

Hannah & Rose discuss Darr (1993), a drama about a woman being stalked by an unknown man. This film is directed by Yash Chopra with music by Shiv-Hari. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Sunny Deol. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3, Ghajini, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, 100 Days, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji, Black, and Vidya Balan. The songs used in this episode are Jaadu Teri Nazar, Tu Mere Saamne, and Ang Se Ang Lagana. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Our next series is the Ladies of Bollywood and includes Anjaam (1994), Gupt: The Higgen Truth (1997), Astitya (2000), Fashion (2008), and No One Killed Jessica (2011).

Hannah & Rose discuss Khiladi (1992), a comedic thriller about some college students that play a prank that goes wrong. This film is directed by Abbas–Mustan with music by Jatin–Lalit. It stars Akshay Kumar, Deepak Tijori, Ayesha Jhulka and Sabeeha. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Ajay Devgn, Tashan, Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Shah Rukh Khan, Johnny Lever, Student of the Year, and Aamir Khan. The songs used in this episode are Dekha Teri Mast Nigahon Mein, Khud Ko Kya Samajhti Hai, and Tu Shama Main Parwana. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Darr (1993)

Hannah & Rose discuss Phool Aur Kaante (1991), an action romance about a gangster’s son who wants to get out of the life. This film is directed by Kuku Kohli with music by Nadeem–Shravan. It stars Ajay Devgn, Madhoo and Amrish Puri. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Singham, Omkara and Akshay Kumar. The songs used in this episode are I Love You, Premi Aashiq Awara, and Tumse Milne Ko Dil. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Khiladi (1992)

Hannah & Rose discuss Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), a romantic comedy about two people who fall in love in spite of his father’s wishes. This film is directed by Sooraj Barjatya with music by Raamlaxman. It stars Salman Khan and Bhagyashree. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Nasir Hussain, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Reema Lagoo, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan. The songs used in this episode are Dil Deewana, Maine Pyar Kiya, and Aaya Mausam Dosti Ka. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Phool Aur Kaante (1991)

Hannah & Rose discuss Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), a romantic drama about two people from rival families falling in love. This film is directed by Mansoor Khan with music by Anand–Milind. It stars Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Nasir Hussain, Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Reema Lagoo, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Salman Khan. The songs used in this episode are Ae Mere Humsafar, Gazab Ka Hai Din, and Papa Kehte Hain. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)

Hannah & Rose discuss Saathiya (2002), a drama about a young couple who elopes in spite of their families’ wishes. This film is directed by Shaad Ali with music by A. R. Rahman and Gulzar. It stars Rani Mukerji and Vivek Oberoi. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Mani Ratnam, Yuva, Abhishek Bachchan, Tabu, Shah Rukh Khan, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Naseeruddin Shah, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn, and Akshay Kumar. The songs used in this episode are Maangalyam, Chupke Se, and Saathiya. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Our next series is the breakthrough movies for the heroes of the 90s and includes Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (1988), Maine Pyar Kiya (1989), Phool Aur Kaante (1991), Khiladi (1992), and Daar (1993).

Hannah & Rose discuss Pagglait (2021), a drama about what happens when a young woman is widowed in modern day India. This film is directed by Umesh Bist with music by Arijit Singh. It stars Sanya Malhotra. Recommended for beginners. Rated for all ages. Other names mentioned in the episode are Ashutosh Rana, Mulk, Raees, Pad Man, Akshay Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, Rani Mukerji, Mani Ratnam and Yash Chopra. The songs used in this episode are Nagamani Nagamani, Roja Jaaneman, and Chinna Chinna Aasai. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Saathiya (2002)

Hannah & Rose discuss Roja (1992), a drama about a two newlyweds caught up in a terrorist in Kashmir. This film is directed by Mani Ratnam with music by A. R. Rahman. It stars Arvind Swamy and Madhoo. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Haider, Muthu, Shahid Kapoor, Dil Se… and Sanya Malhotra. The songs used in this episode are Nagamani Nagamani, Roja Jaaneman, and Chinna Chinna Aasai. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Pagglait (2021)

Hannah & Rose discuss Sairat (2016), a drama about a low caste man and high caste woman who fall in love. This film is directed by Nagraj Manjule with music by Ajay-Atul. It stars Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Singham. The songs used in this episode are Sairat Zaala Ji, Yad Lagla, and Zingaat. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Next: Roja (1992)