An American's Guide to Bollywood

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 horror film Tumbbad about a man who awakens a demon. This film is directed by Rahi Anil Barve with songs by Ajay-Atul. It stars Sohum Shah and Mohammad Samad. Recommended for beginners. Rated for adults. Other names mentioned in the episode are Main Hoon Na, Shah Rukh Khan, Farah Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Kajol, John Abraham, and Rishi Kapo...

Hannah & Rose discuss U-Turn (2016), a horror-thriller about a journalist who is doing an investigation on illegal u-turns . This film is directed by Pawan Kumar with music by Poornachandra Tejaswi. It stars Shraddha Srinath, Roger Narayan, Radhika Narayan, and Dileep Raj. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Vikram Vedha. The songs used in this...

Hannah & Rose discuss Stree (2018), a horror comedy film about a village festival haunted by an angry ghost. This film is directed by Amar Kaushik with songs by Sachin–Jigar. It stars Rajkummar Rao and Shraddha Kapoor. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Ayushmann Khurrana, Vijay Raaz, Monsoon Wedding, Haider, Bholaa, Kareena Kapoor, Ra. O...

Hannah & Rose discuss Manichitrathazhu (1993), a horror film about a couple that moves into a house haunted by the memory of dancer. This film is directed by Fazil with songs by M. G. Radhakrishnan. It stars Mohanlal, Suresh Gopi, and Shobana. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for all ages. Other names mentioned in the episode are Mammootty, Johnny Lever, and Fahadh Faasil. The songs use...

Hannah & Rose discuss Pizza (2012), a horror film about a pizza delivery man that gets trapped in a haunted house. This film is directed by Karthik Subbaraj with songs by Santhosh Narayanan. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Remya Nambeesan, and Aadukalam Naren. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Rajkummar Rao, Ragini MMS, Darna Mana Hai, Saif Ali Kha...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 film Dum Laga Ke Haisha, a romantic comedy about an arranged marriage between an underachiever and an overweight woman. This film is directed by Sharat Katariya with songs by Anu Malik and Varun Grover. It stars Bhumi Pednekar and Ayushmann Khurrana. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Tumhari Sulu, Murali Sharma,...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2023 film Bholaa, an action thriller about an man who gets out a prison and tries to see his daughter. This film is directed by Ajay Devgn with songs by Ravi Basrur. It stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, and Deepak Dobriyal. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Amitabh Bachchan, Runway 34, Baahubali, Krrish, and Omkara. The s...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum, a romantic comedy about a woman who goes to Chennai for work and the small-time thug who becomes her unlikely friend. This film is directed by Nalan Kumarasamy with songs by Santhosh Narayanan. It stars Vijay Sethupathi and Madonna Sebastian. Recommended for beginners. Rated for young teens. The songs used in this episode are Bongu K...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 film Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, a romantic comedy about an actor who fills in for a prince and has to fool his fiancée. This film is directed by Sooraj Barjatya with songs by Himesh Reshammiya. It stars Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, and Neil Nitin Mukesh. Recommended for beginners. Rated for all ages. Other names mentioned in the episode are Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Madhu...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2010 film Band Baaja Baaraat, a romantic comedy about two people who open a wedding planning business. This film is directed by Maneesh Sharma with songs by Salim–Sulaiman. It stars Ranveer Singh and Anushka Sharma. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Shah Rukh Khan, Fan, Bajirao Mastani, Salman Kha...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 film Barfi!, about a deaf-mute man who falls in love with an autistic woman. This film is directed by Anurag Basu with songs by Pritam. It stars Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Ileana D’Cruz. Recommended for beginners. Rated for all ages. Other names mentioned in the episode are Kites, Jagga Jasoos, Ranveer Singh, and Anushka Sharma. The songs used in t...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2017 film Secret Superstar, about a teenage girl from a conservative family who dreams of becoming a singing superstar. This film is directed by Advait Chandan with songs by Amit Trivedi. It stars Zaira Wasim, Meher Vij, and Aamir Khan. Recommended for beginners. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Dangal, The Sky Is Pink, Priyanka Chopra,...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2005 film Water, a drama about a young girl who is widowed and set to live in an ashram. This film is directed by Deepa Mehta with songs by A. R. Rahman. It stars Sarala Kariyawasam, Seema Biswas, Lisa Ray, and John Abraham. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. T...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Pink, a drama about three women who are seeking justice and the lawyer who is trying to help them get it. This film is directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury with songs by Shantanu Moitra and Anupam Roy. It stars Taapsee Pannu, Kirti Kulhari, Andrea Tariang, Amitabh Bachchan, and Angad Bedi. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in t...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2006 film Dor, a drama about two women whose lives become unexpectedly linked. This film is directed by Nagesh Kukunoor with songs by Salim–Sulaiman. It stars Ayesha Takia, Gul Panag, and Shreyas Talpade. Recommended for beginners. Rated for young teens. The songs used in this episode are Dor Theme, Imaan Ka Asar, and Yeh Honsla. All of these songs are available for p...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2017 film Tumhari Sulu about a housewife who becomes a radio DJ. This film is directed by Suresh Triveni with songs by Guru Randhawa, Javed Akhtar, and Vayu. It stars Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, and Neha Dhupia. Recommended for beginners. Rated for all ages. The songs used in this episode are Manva Likes To Fly, Ban Ja Rani, and Hawa Hawai 2.0. All of these songs are ava...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Rama Rama Re…, about an escaped inmate from death row who ends up on a road trip with an old man and an eloping couple. This film is directed by D. Satya Prakash with songs by Vasuki Vaibhav. It stars K. Jayaram, Nataraj, Dharmanna Kaduru, and Bimbashri Ninasam. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Maheshinte Prathikaaram about a small town and a villager who gets into a fight with some local thugs. This film is directed by Dileesh Pothan with songs by Bijibal. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, and Alencier Ley Lopez. Recommended for intermediate views. Rated for all ages. The songs used in this episode are Idukki, Mounangal, and Theliveyil. A...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 film Kahaani, a thriller about a pregnant woman who goes to Kulkata to find her missing husband. This film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil. The songs used in this episode...

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 are Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The songs used in th...

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 episode are Fahadh Faasil. The songs used in this episode are...

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 songs used in this episode are Mele Manikya and...

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 are Padmaavat and Priyanka Chopra. The songs used...

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, Ranveer Singh, and Deepika Padukone. The songs...

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 Khan, Tabu, Ek Hasina Thi, Aamir Khan, Lagaa...