2 White Girls Talk Bollywood

The time has finally come for us to discuss one of our favorite films, Rab Ne! Every time we watch it, we fall more and more in love. But not the flashy, performative, all-or-nothing love we sometimes see depicted in Bollywood. No, this love is quiet, simple, unselfish, and supportive. Just like Suri's love for Taani! Rab Ne was written and directed by Aditya Chopra, and stars Shah Rukh Khan and A...

We're back with the second half of season one of Guns and Gulaabs, and we truly can't get enough! This series made our hearts hurt with adorable romance, and our guts hurt from uncontrollable laughter. Also, maybe the villain is a vampire? I guess we'll have to wait for season two to find out! Guns and Gulaabs was created by Raj & DK, and stars Rajkummar Rao, Dulquer Salmaan, Adarsh Gourav, an...

We are so excited to finally be watching last summer's hit series, Guns and Gulaabs! It's not every day you come across a show as darkly hilarious, action-packed, and genuinely heartfelt as this one. Get your cassette player and your bottle of Pink Mamba ready, because you'll be wanting to write a love letter to creators Raj & DK after this! Guns and Gulaabs is an ensemble comedy featuring Raj...

We're back with more Baaghi, an this second installment of the franchise delivers even more thrills than the first! In addition to Tiger's usual jaw-dropping fight sequences, we've got a tragic love story, twists you won't see coming, and a slightly unstable cop named LSD. Alongside our favorite kicky boy, Baaghi 2 stars Disha Patani, Manoj Bajpayee, and Randeep Hooda. It was directed by Ahmed Kha...

Are you in the mood for a bit of light hearted nostalgia? Are you thirsty for a milkshake? Are you looking for a film that doesn't make you think too hard, but is still super aesthetically pleasing? Well friends, look no further! The Archies will satisfy all of these cravings. Join a cast of familiar characters from the beloved Archie comics as they engage in hijinks, romance, and lots of musical...

There's no denying that we're just a couple of romantics. So how could we not love this documentary about the dreamers behind some of Bollywood's biggest films? The Romantics tells the story not just of Yash Chopra, his production company Yash Raj Films, and his son Aditya's visions for the future of Indian Cinema. It tells the story of movies that define generations, cultural moments that send fi...

This week we're leaping feet first into one of our favorite Bollywood franchises, Baaghi! Get ready for fast-paced fight sequences, lots of love songs, and more high kicks than you can count. It is a Tiger film, after all! Baaghi was directed by Sabbir Khan, and stars Shraddha Kapoor alongside Tiger Shroff. Like what you're hearing? Remember to follow us on TikTok & Instagram @2whitegirlstalkb...

Heads up friends: this week's episode involves some pretty frank and unfiltered conversations about sex. How could it not, given the content of our movie? So maybe skip this one if you're not into hearing that! Thank You For Coming does something that not a lot of movies do: tells us that we don't need a romantic partner to feel complete, and that it's okay to love ourselves... not just emotionall...

How far would you go to escape an oppressive system? Would you resort to theft, manipulation, even murder? The White Tiger presents us with a character who would do just about anything to free himself from the "rooster coop" of society. Are his actions justified? We love a movie that leaves us with complicated feelings, and a lot to discuss! The White Tiger was directed by Ramin Bahrani, and is ba...

We're taking another quick vacation from Bollywood this week, and once more visiting the world of Tamil language films. Vaayai Moodi Pesavum is a story that celebrates communication in all its forms. So, it felt like the perfect pick to try a new episode format: one of us watches the movie with subtitles, and the other watches it without! Tune in to find out how successful we can be at discerning...

Online dating can be really hard. Especially when your date turns out to be a gorgeous jewel thief who recently stole the priceless Kohinoor diamond! And then the next thing you know, they've lifted you out of your boring life as a bank receptionist and swept you into a world of adventure, intrigue, and water sports. We've all been there, right? Well, maybe we all just wish we had. Bang Bang is ba...

Happy New Year, everyone! And what better way to kick off 2024 than with a little jewel thievery, some exceptional (and exceptionally terrible) dancing, and A LOT of SRK's abs? This Farah Khan classic has long been one of our faves. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood, and Vivaan Shah. Like what you're hearing? Remember to follow us on TikTok &...

What a year it's been! We're taking a break from our usual plot recap this week, to look back on some of our favorite movies and bangers from this past year and set some goals for 2024. Stay tuned to the end for some rather silly bloopers! Thank you all, from the bottom of our Bollywood-filled hearts, for joining us on this journey. We can't wait to see you again in 2024! Like what you're hearing?...

What are the essential ingredients of a Christmas movie? Well, a significant portion of the plot should take place on or around Christmas. There should be just a little bit of magic, bringing people together against all odds. And, of course, Santa should feature prominently. Going by these measures, how could we NOT consider Malang a Christmas film? Sure, it's also got murder, drug use, and police...

Don't let the title fool you-- this week's movie is more than just a love story! Not that we ever mind a movie that is just a love story, but it never hurts to tie in a few life lessons along the way. This newest flick from Karan Johar delivers characters who are at once confident in who they are, and who have a lot to learn from one another. The all-star ensemble cast includes Alia Bhatt, Ranveer...

We may have finished our month-long Shah Rukh marathon, but we just couldn't wait any longer to recap our fave Bollywood Boy's most recent flick! Jawan is a wild ride, with car chases, hostage negotiations, and vengeance galore. Its action sequences will have you on the edge of your seat... and also inspire you to vote! Jawan stars Shah Rukh Khan, Nayanthara, and Vijay Sethupathi. It was written a...

Everyone loves Shah Rukh Khan-- that's why we devoted a whole month to talking about his movies! But what happens when that love transitions into obsession? Fan sets out to explore exactly that. And though King Khan isn't officially playing himself in this one, there are certainly elements of the film that feel almost autobiographical. Alongside SRK, Fan stars Shriya Pilgaonkar, Deepika Amin, and...

There's no denying that DDLJ is a timeless classic. But who doesn't love a well-executed contemporary take? Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania is exactly that: a film that manages to offer twists and turns on the story we all love, while still ringing true to the original. Come fall in love all over again! Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania stars Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt. It was written and directed by Shashank...

20 years after DDLJ, Shah Rukh and Kajol teamed up for another masterpiece: Dilwale. In this case, we're defining "masterpiece" as a fairly goofy action movie with a few good fight scenes and LOTS of fancy cars. Dilwale makes up for its lack of emotional depth in bright colors, a fabulous soundtrack, and a five minute date scene that will tug at your heartstrings. Dilwale also has an all-star cast...

There's no better way to start our month-long celebration of SRK's birthday than with the film that started it all, that shot him from movie star to global sensation! DDLJ is one of those once-in-a-generation films that perfectly spoke to the cultural moment in which it was created, while still feeling highly relevant to this day, nearly 3 decades later. Shah Rukh Khan is matched in wonderfulness...

Happy Halloween, everyone! Or should we say... Howl-oween?!? We're wrapping up spooky season with Bhediya, a film that dares to ask just how much toilet humor can you fit into a movie about werewolves? The answer is, more than you'd think. But this film's also got a lot of heart, and ultimately reminds us of the power, beauty, and importance of the natural world. Bhediya stars Varun Dhawan, Kriti...

Is a ghost romance really an appropriate film choice for spooky season? If you ask us, the answer is YES! Especially if that ghost romance stars our favorite Bollywood boy, has gorgeous music and costumes, and fully transports you into a world of folklore. Get ready to be swept off your feet by this one! Paheli stars Rani Mukerji, Shah Rukh Khan, Anupam Kher, and Juhi Chawla. It was directed by Am...

This week's spooky movie is, at it's heart, a romance. And as we all know, love can be dangerous. Especially when the person you're falling in love with might be a vengeful spirit wreaking havoc on your home town and abducting your friends. Stree delivers a few important insights about love, alongside some good jump scares and shivers down your spine. It stars Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Panka...

Our second pick for Spooky Season might skew a bit more silly than spooky... But it still has all the ghostly hijinks we crave! Not to mention a train car slumber party, an ill-fated cricket match, and a "fashion show" (with much greater emphasis on the show than the fashion). Chamatkar stars our favorite guy, Shah Rukh Khan, in one of his earliest films! It's also got Naseerudin Shah and Urmila,...

We're kicking off October (aka Spooky Season) with a very seasonally-appropriate flick! Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 has ghosts, witches, crows, black cats, blood rituals, and plenty of hair-raising, spine-tingling thrills. But off course, it's Bollywood, so we've also got romance, mistaken identity, fabulous costumes, and some real bangers. Basically, there's something here for every fall aesthetic! Bhool B...