An American's Guide to Bollywood

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)