An American's Guide to Bollywood

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 Shroff, Saaho, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Band Baaja Baaraat,...

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 intermediate viewers. Rated for children. Other names menti...

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 beginners. Rated for children. Other names mentioned in the episod...

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 Devgn, Aamir Khan, Singham, Amitabh Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Fatima Sa...

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, Aamir Khan, Singham, and Ranveer Singh. The songs used i...

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 names mentioned in the episode are Katrina Kaif, Singham, Ranveer Singh, Aamir...

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 Roshan. The Namesake soundtrack is available for purchase through Ama...

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 intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in...

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 mentioned in the episode are Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor, and Om...

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 the episode are Amitabh Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, and Shah Rukh K...

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 Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, Kajol, Kareena Kapoor, Mira Nair,...

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 by Ajay–Atul. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Sanjay Dutt, Rishi...

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 mentioned in the episode are Mr. India, Dilwale Dulhania Le...

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 names mentioned in the episode are Amitabh Bachchan, Dhoom 2, Shah Rukh Khan,...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2017 revenge film Mom about a mother who avenges her stepdaughter after she is assaulted. This film is directed by Ravi Udyawar with songs by A. R. Rahman. It stars Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Akshaye Khanna. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older teens. The songs used in this episode are Be Nazaara, Muafi Mushkil, and Raakh Baaki. All of these songs are ava...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 historical film Padmaavat about the legendary queen Padmavati and the sultan who tries to steal her away. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with songs by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Shahid Kapoor. Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Neerja, Sridevi, Hrithik Rosh...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 historical film Bajirao Mastani about Bajirao, prime minister of the Maratha empire in the 1700s, and his two wives. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with songs by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. It stars Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2001 historical film Aśoka about Emperor Aśoka who brought Buddhism to India. This film is directed by Santosh Sivan with songs by Anu Malik. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Ajith Kumar, and Hrishitaa Bhatt. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Jab We Met, Urumi, Chalte Chalte, and Dilwale Du...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 1960 historical film Mughal-E-Azam about the legendary romance between Salim, the son of Akbar the Great, and Anarkali. This film is directed by K. Asif with songs by Naushad. It stars Madhubala, Dilip Kumar, Prithviraj Kapoor, and Durga Khote. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Shah Rukh Khan and K...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2008 historical film Jodhaa Akbar about Akbar the Great, his wife Jodhaa, and their legendary romance. This film is directed by Ashutosh Gowariker with songs by A. R. Rahman. It stars Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, and Sonu Sood. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Lagaan, Dhoom 2, and...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2015 Tamil film I about a bodybuilder turned supermodel and his tale of love and revenge. This film is directed by S. Shankar with songs by A. R. Rahman. It stars Vikram, Amy Jackson, and Suresh Gopi. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Hrithik Roshan, Lagaan, Aishwarya Rai, Shah Rukh Khan, Kareena Kapoor,...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2010 and 2018 Tamil films Enthiran & 2.0 about a robotics scientist and his look-alike robot. These films are directed by S. Shankar with songs by A. R. Rahman. They star Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, Akshay Kumar, and Amy Jackson. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Baahubali and Eega. The songs used...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 Telugu film Eega about a man was murdered, reincarnated as a fly, and out for revenge. This film is directed by S. S. Rajamouli with songs by M. M. Keeravani. It stars Sudeep, Nani, and Samantha. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Baahubali, Rajinikanth, Aishwarya Rai, and Akshay Kumar. The songs used...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2008 Aamir Khan film Ghajini about a man who has lost his short-term memory and is trying to avenge the death of his fiancee. This film is directed by AR Murugadoss with songs by AR Rahman. It stars Aamir Khan, Asin, Pradeep Rawat, and Jiah Khan. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Lagaan. The songs used in...

Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 Ajay Devgn film Raid about an income tax officer who conducts a raid on a rich and beloved local politician. This film is directed by Raj Kumar Gupta with songs by Tanishk Bagchi and Amit Trivedi. It stars Ajay Devgn, Ileana D’Cruz, and Saurabh Shukla. Recommended for beginners. Rated for older children. Other names mentioned in the episode are Singham, Aam...