An American's Guide to Bollywood

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)