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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, Salman Khan, Kajol, Amrish Puri, and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.

The songs used in this episode are Mon Amour, Kuch Din, and Haseeno Ka Deewana. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Karan Arjun (1995)

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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 available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kaabil (2017)

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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 Roshan, Ajay Devgn, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Kahn, Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra, and Saif Ali Kahn.

The songs used in this episode are Ghoomar, Nainowale Ne, and Khalibali. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is revenge movies and includes Mom (2017), Kaabil (2017), Karan Arjun (1995), Agneepath (1990 & 2012), and Ek Hasina Thi (2004).

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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 Shahid Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Deewani Mastani, Pinga, and Malhari. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Padmaavat (2018)

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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 Dulhania Le Jayenge.

The songs used in this episode are O Re Kaanchi, San Sanana, and Aa Tyaar Hoja. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Bajirao Mastani (2015)

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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 Kareena Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Prem Jogan Ban Ke, Ae Mohabbat Zindabad, and Teri Mehfil Mein. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Aśoka (2001)

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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 Amitabh Bachchan.

The songs used in this episode are Azeem-O-Shaan Shahenshah, In Lamhon Ke Daaman Mein, and Khwaja Mere Khwaja. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Mughal-E-Azam (1960)

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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, Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, and Shahid Kapoor.

The songs used in this episode are Pookkalae Sattru, Ennodu Nee Irundhaal, and Aila Aila. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our upcoming series is of films are Historical Films and includes Jodhaa Akbar (2008), Mughal-e-Azam (1960), Aśoka (2001), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018).

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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 in this episode are Pudhiya Manidha, Kilimanjaro, and Endhira Logathu Sundariye. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: I (2015)

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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 in this episode are Eega Eega Eega, Nene Nani Ne, and Konchem Konchem. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Enthiran (2010) and 2.0 (2018)

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