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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, Krrish, Ra.One, Vijay Sethupathi, Mohanlal, Rajkummar Rao, and Shraddha Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Dard Karaara, and Tu. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Horror and includes Pizza (2012), Manichitrathazhu (1993), Stree (2018), U Turn (2016), and Tumbbad (2018).

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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 songs used in this episode are Dil Hai Bholaa, Nazar Lag Jayegi, and Paan Dukaniya. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

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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 Kichan, Akkam Pakkam Paar, and Ka Ka Ka Po. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)

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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..!, Madhuri Dixit, Shah Rukh Khan, Dabangg, Anupam Kher, Anil Kapoor, Kajol, Johnny Gaddaar, and Vijay Sethupathi.

The songs used in this episode are Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Aaj Unse Milna Hai, and Jab Tum Chaho. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016)

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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 Khan, and Sonam Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Ainvayi Ainvayi, Tarkeebein, and Baari Barsi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015)

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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 this episode are Aashiyan, Kyon, and Ala Barfi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

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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, Water, John Abraham, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Ranbir Kapoor, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma, Salman Khan, and Ayushmann Khurrana.

The songs used in this episode are Main Kaun Hoon, Nachdi Phira, and Meri Pyaari Ammi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Romantic Comedies and includes Barfi! (2012), Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015), Kadhalum Kadandhu Pogum (2016), and Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015).

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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.

The songs used in this episode are Naina Neer Bahaye, Piya Ho, and Aayo Re Sakhi. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Secret Superstar (2017)

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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 the episode are Darlings and Mom.

The songs used in this episode are Kaari Kaari, Tujhse Hi Hai Roshni, and Pink. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Pink (2016)

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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 purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Pink (2016)

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