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Episode 47: Kumbalangi Nights

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2022/05/06

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2019 film Kumbalangi Nights, a comedy-drama about four brothers who live in a small fishing village. This film is directed by Madhu C Narayanan with songs by Sushin Shyam. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Shane Nigam, and Soubin Shahir. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode … Continue reading "Episode 47: Kumbalangi Nights"

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25:51

Episode 46: C/o Kancharapalem

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2022/04/15

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 drama C/o Kancharapalem which tells the story of four couples in a village. This film is directed by Venkatesh Maha with songs by Sweekar Agasthi. It stars Subba Rao, Radha Bessy, Kesava Karri, and Nithyasri Goru. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the … Continue reading "Episode 46: C/o Kancharapalem"

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29:55

Episode 45: Veeram

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2022/03/12

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 drama Veeram, an adaptation of Macbeth. This film is directed by Jayaraj with music by Jeff Rona. It stars Kunal Kapoor, Himarsha Venkatsamy, and Satheesh Menon. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Vidya Balan. The … Continue reading "Episode 45: Veeram"

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26:25

Episode 44: Ram-Leela

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2022/02/25

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2013 drama Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with songs by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hemu Gadhvi. It stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Supriya Pathak. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode … Continue reading "Episode 44: Ram-Leela"

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38:08

Episode 43: Haider

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2022/01/21

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2014 drama Haider, adaptation of Hamlet. This film is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj with songs by Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar. It stars Shahid Kapoor, Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon, and Irrfan Khan. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for adults. Other names mentioned in the episode are Sanjay Leela Bhansali, … Continue reading "Episode 43: Haider"

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Episode 42: Omkara

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/12/10

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2006 drama Omkara, adaptation of Othello. This film is directed by Vishal Bhardwaj with songs by Vishal Bhardwaj and Gulzar. It stars Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Vivek Oberoi, and Naseeruddin Shah. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for adults. Other names mentioned in the episode are Maqbool, Irrfan … Continue reading "Episode 42: Omkara"

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30:04

Episode 41: War

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/11/06

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2019 action film War about a soldier whose mentor goes rogue. This film is directed by Siddharth Anand with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff. Recommended for beginners. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3, 3 Idiots, Jackie … Continue reading "Episode 41: War"

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20:44

Episode 40: Happy New Year

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/10/22

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2014 crime comedy Happy New Year about a gang of thieves who plan a diamond heist during an international dace competition. This film is directed by Farah Khan with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, Sonu Sood, Boman Irani, and Jackie Shroff. Recommended for … Continue reading "Episode 40: Happy New Year"

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23:35

Episode 39: Thugs of Hindostan

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/10/01

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 historical adventure Thugs of Hindostan about a small-time conman who gets involved with a band of rebels during the time of the Raj. This film is directed by Vijay Krishna Acharya with songs by Ajay–Atul. It stars Aamir Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, and Fatima Sana Shaikh. Recommended for … Continue reading "Episode 39: Thugs of Hindostan"

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27:55

Episode 38: Simmba

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/09/03

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 action comedy Simmba about a corrupt cop. This film is directed by Rohit Shetty with songs by Tanishk Bagchi. It stars Ranveer Singh, Sonu Sood, and Sara Ali Khan. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Dabangg, Temper, Jr NTR, Ajay … Continue reading "Episode 38: Simmba"

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27:23

Episode 37: Bang Bang!

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/08/15

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2014 action comedy Bang Bang about an ordinary woman who gets involves with a charming thief. This film is directed by Siddharth Anand with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Katrina Kaif. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Irrfan Khan, … Continue reading "Episode 37: Bang Bang!"

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Episode 36: Kites

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/07/23

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2010 romance film Kites about a an Indian immigrant in Las Vegas who is a small-time hustler just trying to get by. This film is directed by Anurag Basu with songs by Rajesh Roshan. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Bárbara Mori, and Kangana Ranaut. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other … Continue reading "Episode 36: Kites"

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23:08

Episode 35: The Namesake

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/07/02

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2006 drama The Namesake about a Bengali couple who immigrates to America and their American children. This film is directed by Mira Nair with songs by Nitin Sawhney. It stars Tabu, Irrfan Khan, and Kal Penn. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Hrithik … Continue reading "Episode 35: The Namesake"

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Episode 34: Kurbaan

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/06/19

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2009 drama Kurbaan about an Indian couple who immigrates to America and is embroiled in a plot in the Indian neighborhood they move into. This film is directed by Rensil D’Silva with songs by duo Salim–Sulaiman. It stars Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Vivek Oberoi, and Om Puri. Recommended for … Continue reading "Episode 34: Kurbaan"

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48:38

Episode 33: My Name Is Khan

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/04/23

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2010 drama My Name Is Khan about an autistic man who takes a journey across America to fight racial profiling post 9/11. This film is directed by Karan Johar with songs by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy. It stars Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older children. Other names … Continue reading "Episode 33: My Name Is Khan"

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Episode 32: English Vinglish

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/03/26

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 comedy English Vinglish about an Indian housewife who finds her self-respect on a trip to New York. This film is directed by Gauri Shinde with songs by Amit Trivedi. It stars Sridevi, Mehdi Nebbou, Priya Anand, and Adil Hussain. Recommended for beginners. Rated for everyone. Other names mentioned in … Continue reading "Episode 32: English Vinglish"

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Episode 31: Ek Hasina Thi

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/03/15

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2004 revenge film Ek Hasina Thi about a woman who is framed for her boyfriend’s underworld crimes. This film is directed by Sriram Raghavan. It stars Urmila Matondkar and Saif Ali Khan. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Akshaye Khanna, Sridevi, Shah … Continue reading "Episode 31: Ek Hasina Thi"

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27:17

Episode 30: Agneepath

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/02/26

Hannah & Rose discuss the 1990 and 2012 revenge films Agneepath about a boy who joins the criminal underworld to avenge his father’s death. The 1990 film is directed by Mukul S. Anand with songs by Laxmikant–Pyarelal. It stars Amitabh Bachchan, Mithun Chakraborty, and Madhavi. The 2012 film is directed by Karan Malhotra with songs … Continue reading "Episode 30: Agneepath"

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Episode 29: Karan Arjun

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/01/29

Hannah & Rose discuss the 1995 revenge film Karan Arjun about two brothers who are reincarnated to avenge their murder. This film is directed by Rakesh Roshan with songs by Rajesh Roshan. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, and Johnny Lever. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older children. Other names … Continue reading "Episode 29: Karan Arjun"

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25:18

Episode 28: Kaabil

An American"s Guide to Bollywood ·

2021/01/15

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2017 revenge film Kaabil about a blind man who is getting revenge for the assault of his wife. This film is directed by Sanjay Gupta with songs by Rajesh Roshan. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam, Ronit Roy and Rohit Roy. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens. Other … Continue reading "Episode 28: Kaabil"

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