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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, Saif Ali Khan, Vijay Raaz, Murali Sharma, Singham, and Shah Rukh Khan.

The songs used in this episode are Sanam Teri Kasam, Ek Number, and Kheech Meri Photo. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kabhi Haan Kathi Naa (1993)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2003 film Anbe Sivam about two men who meet while traveling and the journey they have along the way. This film is directed by Sundar C with songs by Vidyasagar. It stars Kamal Haasan, Madhavan and Kiran Rathod.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for older children.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Muthu, Aamir Khan, Rajinikanth, Baahubali, Shah Rukh Khan, Enthiran, Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, Saif Ali Khan, Rohit Shetty, and Johnny Lever.

The songs used in this episode are Anbe Sivam, Mouname Paarvayai, and Naatukkoru Seithi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is movies that are so bad they’re good and includes Sanam Teri Kasam (2016), Kabhi Haan Kathi Naa (1994), 2.0 (2018), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003), and Dilwale (2015).

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Hannah & Rose discuss Iruvar (1997), the story two friends who become political rivals. This film is directed by Mani Ratnam with music by A. R. Rahman. It stars Mohanlal, Prakash Raj and Aishwarya Rai.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for all ages.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Tabu, Dil Se…, Agni Natchathiram, Singham, and Kamal Haasan.

The songs used in this episode are Udal Mannuku, Narumugaye, and Hello Mister Edhirkatchi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Anbe Sivam (2003)

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Hannah & Rose discuss Muthu (1995), the story of a worker and his landlord who fall in love with the same woman. This film is directed by K. S. Ravikumar with music by A. R. Rahman. It stars Rajinikanth, Meena and Sarath Babu.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for children.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Mohanlal, Manichitrathazhu, Johnny Lever, Kajol, Enthiran, 2.0, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Mani Ratnam, and Dil Se…

The songs used in this episode are Oruvan Oruvan, Kokku Saiva Kokku, and Thillana Thillana. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Iruvar (1997)

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Hannah & Rose discuss Agni Natchathiram (1988), the story of two men who are half-brothers and rivals. This film is directed by Mani Ratnam with music by Ilaiyaraaja. It stars Prabhu and Karthik.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for children.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Dil Se.., Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, Vansh, Anupam Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajinikanth, and Enthiran.

The songs used in this episode are Raaja Raajathi, Thoongatha Vizhigal, and Ninnukori Varnam. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Muthu (1995)

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Hannah & Rose discuss Maro Charitra (1978), the love story between a Telugu girl and a Tamil boy. This film is directed by K. Balachander with music by M. S. Viswanathan. It stars Kamal Haasan and Saritha.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Singham and Sridevi.

The songs used in this episode are from Kalisi Unte Kaladu Sukhamu, Ey Teega Poovuno, and Bhale Bhale Mogadivoi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Agni Natchathiram (1988)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 film Mulk about the family of a terrorist who are taken to court for his crimes. This film is directed by Anubhav Sinha with songs by Prasad Sashte and Anurag Saikia. It stars Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Rajat Kapoor, Monsoon Wedding, Dil Chahta Hai, Ashutosh Rana, Pagglait, Sanya Malhotra, Kamal Hassan, Karthak, Prabhu, Dil Se…, Rajinikanth, Enthiran, Mohanlal, Aishwarya Rai, and Mani Ratnam.

The songs used in this episode are Khudara, Thenge Se, and Piya Samaye. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is South Indian Classics and includes Maro Charitra (1978), Agni Natchathiram (1988), Muthu (1995), Iruvar (1997), and Anbe Sivam (2003).

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Hannah & Rose discuss Madras Cafe (2013), a thriller about an Indian intelligence agent who is trying to thwart a plot in the Sri Lankan civil war. This film is directed by Shoojit Sircar with music by Shantanu Moitra. It stars John Abraham and Nargis Fakhri.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Airlift, Prakash Belawadi, Tillotama Shome, and Monsoon Wedding.

The songs used in this episode are from Entry to Jaffna, Khud Se, and Sun Le Re. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Mulk (2018)

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Hannah & Rose discuss Fanaa (2006), a romantic thriller about a tour guide that falls in love with a blind girl. This film is directed by Kunal Kohli with music by Jatin–Lalit. It stars Aamir Khan and Kajol

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Bang Bang, Hrithik Roshan, Katrina Kaif, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Yash Chopra, Dil Se…, Shah Rukh Kahn, Rishi Kapoor, Kirron Kher, Anupam Kher, Kurbaan, Tabu, and Lara Dutta.

The songs used in this episode are from Mere Haath Main, Dekho Na, and Chand Sifarish. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Mulk (2018)

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Hannah & Rose discuss A Wednesday! (2008), a thriller about a bomb threat in Mumbai. This film is directed by Neeraj Pandey with music by Sanjoy Chowdhury. It stars Naseeruddin Shah and Anupam Kher.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Monsoon Wedding, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Salman Khan, Irrfan Khan, Anil Kapoor, Sarfarosh, Aamir Khan, Dil Se…, and Kajol.

The songs used in this episode are from Bulleh Shah, Nazar Lage Na, and Jalwa. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Fanaa (2006)

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