One of the highlights of this 2007 film, this short speech delivered facts to some, pride to others. Read more →
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One of the highlights of this 2007 film, this short speech delivered facts to some, pride to others. Read more →
In the musical Into the Woods, Cinderella's Prince explains, "I was born to be charming, not sincere." At the beginning of the 2014 film Khoobsurat, the prince is charming but aloof - but he soon learns to embrace a life that is genuine. Read more →
Bad guy Manju Pandey meets his match in Dr. Ghungroo. Read more →
Bollywood blockbusters tend to feature romance without the kiss. But every now and then a kiss is what is needed to move the story along. The 2004 film Musafir ("Traveler") a tightly-wound adult crime thriller that is at times confusing, sometimes overtly sexual and violent, and raises a lot of questions that never fully get answered. But about 50 minutes into the film, Lucky (Anil Kapoor) and Sam (Sameera Reddy) exchange a poetic dialogue in a scene that is unforgettable. Lucky offers Sam a ride home after her car breaks down. Once home, she realizes she left her keys in... Read more →
One of the many memorable scenes in Mani Ratnam's 1998 film *Dil Se..* is a private conversation held in a passageway of a busy radio station. Read more →
"There are two kinds of insects in this world. One rises from the filth and dirt while the other rises from the filth of sin." - Tiger to Gonsalves. Read more →
In the run-up to the release of the 2011 film *Don 2*, Don got a chance to address his audience directly. Through a series of short videos, he shares his philosophies about his enemies, his friends, and the tricks of his trade through 10 short videos. Read more →
I've come to realize that sometimes you need to stick with a Bollywood film until the intermission (or halfway through) before taking a decision as to whether it is worth watching through to the end. If the first half of the film seems somewhat weak or the characters are overacting, stick with it. At some point the storyline will suddenly take a meaningful turn, new characters will arrive, or a plot twist will be tossed in - completely changing the tone of the film. A perfect example of this can be found in the 2007 comedy Heyy Babyy which takes... Read more →
At first impression, the local priest Father Braganza (Naseeruddin Shah) in Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) seems to be part of the background and an occasional comedic complement to our protagonist, Sunil (Shah Rukh Khan). But he is so much more. Read more →
What happens when you meet but don't recognize your soul-mate before they marry someone else? Read more →
A westerner's appreciation for Indian film - stories, songs, stars. If you're new to Bollywood, this is a great place to start. No spoilers.