Welcome to An American’s Guide to Bollywood. We’re two Americans who love Indian movies and want to help others do the same. Each episode we review an Indian movie from an American perspective, tell you how accessible it is to a westerner, where you can watch it, and if you might like it.
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Hannah & Rose discuss 2.0 (2018), a superhero movie about a robot who saves India from a bird-shaped threat. This film is directed by S. Shankar with music by AR Rahman. It stars Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older kids. Other names mentioned in the episode are I, …
Hannah & Rose discuss Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1993), a dramedy about a slacker in love with a girl who is in love with someone else. This film is directed by Kundan Shah with music by Jatin–Lalit. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi and Deepak Tijori. Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for all ages. …
Hannah & Rose discuss Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), the tragic love story of a librarian and an ex-con. This film is directed by Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru with music by Himesh Reshammiya. It stars Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane. Recommended for beginners. Rated for preteens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Kamal Haasan, …
Hannah & Rose are two sisters who are just as awesome as they sound. Hannah spends her days looking at trees and Rose spends her days looking at computer screen but they both spend their nights watching Indian movies. They can commonly be found in yarn shops, hanging off silks, and in fancy grocery stores but their natural habitat is the movie theater.
Hear more of Hannah & Rose at their other podcast More Is More.
Comments? Suggestions? Just seen an Indian movie you have to tell someone about? Tell us! E-mail us at moreismorepodcast@gmail.com.
