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18. Makdee. 2002 1h 30m. 7.5 (2.3K) Rate. In a small North Indian village, Legend has it that a 100 years-old witch lives in an abandoned mansion on the village outskirts, and any person who goes inside is turned into an animal. In the same village a clever, naughty girl named Chunni (Shweta Prasad) lives with her widowed father, grandmother ...
May 27, 2017 · Here’s what Bollywood’s 5 different genres are composed of: 1. The ‘Coming of age’ films. Hindi films discovered the ‘coming of age’ formula with the success of Dil Chahta Hai and ...
Indian action films (21 C, 967 P) Indian adventure films (12 C, 36 P) Indian animated films (6 C, 73 P) Indian avant-garde and experimental films (120 P)
- Khabi Khushi Khabi Gham
- Kuch Kuch Hota Hai
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Dhoom
- Dil Chatta Hai
- Koi... Mil Gaya
- Monsoon Wedding
- 3 Idiots
What's the translation? "Sometimes happiness, sometimes sorrow." For many Indian cinema newcomers, Khabi Khushi Khabi Gham, or K3G, is known as the "gateway movie". You won't find a single Bollywood fan who doesn't know it. With its star-studded cast, timeless songs and moving story about family, pride and social prejudice, K3G is one of the grande...
What's the translation? "Something is happening." Resembling an 80's pop culture musical with a touch of Grease, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is a movie for a lifetime and for all ages. From the same man who directed K3G, Karan Johar's Kuch Kuch Hota Hai is renowned for stunning performances by Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol Devgn. Their on-screen chemistry will e...
What's the translation? "Tomorrow may not be there." A film that you can watch once and still have running through your head days (or years) after. Kal Ho Naa Ho is a tear-jerker and will have a lasting impact on you. Once again, Shah Rukh Khan steals the spotlight and does a magnificent performance in this film that has it all — comedy, romance an...
What's the translation? The Hindi word for noise, ie, to create an uproar. Let's shake things up with an adrenaline rush. Meet India's very own Fast & Furious: Dhoom. Filled with high-speed chases, extraordinary camera work and technical effects wizardry, Dhoom is a thoroughly entertaining watch with some insane visuals and high-energy songs. Synop...
What's the translation? "The heart is yearning." A romantic comedy with no shortage of drama. Dil Chatta Hai is a heartfelt coming-of-age movie that follows the lives of three college friends as they try to navigate life and love after graduation. Snapping up the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, Dil Chatta Hai has been described ...
What's the translation? "I've found someone." One of the unlikeliest pairings: Bollywood and sci-fi. Hrithik Roshan plays a young man trying to continue the work his father did in communicating with extra-terrestrials from outer space, which leads to something miraculous and wonderful. With a blue, childlike alien who doesn't speak also at the cent...
You're invited to a big, fat Indian wedding. Bursting with bright shades of red, orange and yellow, the opening credits of Monsoon Wedding are just as breathtaking as its story. A blend of Hindi and English, Monsoon Wedding is a portrait of a modern, upper-middle-class, dysfunctional family in Delhi. Director Mira Nair doesn't beat around the bush ...
Students facing unimaginable pressure to achieve perfection and uphold a spotless reputation? Welcome to the life of every South Asian person. With its scathing commentary on the Indian education system and the pressure it places on students, 3 Idiots is known for being ahead of its time. It's funny, inspiring and has some seriously good motivation...
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- Amar Akbar Anthony (1977) It is impossible to place Amar Akbar Anthony in one genre. The movie, written by Kader Khan, is rightly called a masala film because of how it blends action, comedy, drama, music, and a tad bit of suspense.
- Anand (1971) Melancholic and charming at the same time in its tone, Anand is a movie directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee about a terminally ill man who decides to live life to the fullest before his time on Earth runs out.
- Mera Naam Joker (1970) A peculiar masterpiece by Raj Kapoor, Mera Naam Joker relies on the philosophy that the show must go on. Picturing a sweeping picture of show business, the movie follows Raju, brilliant as a clown in a circus, who struggles to balance his love of performance with real-life responsibilities and the weight of many a heartbreak.
- Mother India (1957) After an unending era of colonization, Mother India came as a metaphor to represent the country suffering the aftermath and building itself back up after its Independence in 1947.
Apr 2, 2023 · Bollywood’s shift toward films that encompass emerging social issues has been a movement in itself, with many hits using the typical tropes of comedy to tell heartwarming and necessary stories. For one, English Vinglish tells the sensitive story of a traditional Indian mother, played by the graceful Sridevi, determined to learn English in the U.S. and ultimately, value herself.
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4. Life in a Metro. 2007 2h 12m. 7.4 (13K) Rate. Six different stories, about nine people, each with different issues and problems, all occurring within one place: the METRO. Director Anurag Basu Stars Dharmendra Gautam Kapur Irrfan Khan. 5. New York.
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