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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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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2017 film Tumhari Sulu about a housewife who becomes a radio DJ. This film is directed by Suresh Triveni with songs by Guru Randhawa, Javed Akhtar, and Vayu. It stars Vidya Balan, Manav Kaul, and Neha Dhupia.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for all ages.

The songs used in this episode are Manva Likes To Fly, Ban Ja Rani, and Hawa Hawai 2.0. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Dor (2006)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Rama Rama Re…, about an escaped inmate from death row who ends up on a road trip with an old man and an eloping couple. This film is directed by D. Satya Prakash with songs by Vasuki Vaibhav. It stars K. Jayaram, Nataraj, Dharmanna Kaduru, and Bimbashri Ninasam.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Vidya Balan, Kahaani, Amitabh Bachchan, and Aamir Khan.

The songs used in this episode are News Nodi, Baduke Baduke Kalisu, and Rama Rama Re…. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Women’s Movies and includes Tumhari Sulu (2017), Dor (2006), Pink (2016), Water (2005), and Secret Superstar (2017).

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 film Maheshinte Prathikaaram about a small town and a villager who gets into a fight with some local thugs. This film is directed by Dileesh Pothan with songs by Bijibal. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Aparna Balamurali, and Alencier Ley Lopez.

Recommended for intermediate views. Rated for all ages.

The songs used in this episode are Idukki, Mounangal, and Theliveyil. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Rama Rama Re… (2016)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2012 film Kahaani, a thriller about a pregnant woman who goes to Kulkata to find her missing husband. This film is directed by Sujoy Ghosh with songs by Vishal–Shekhar. It stars Vidya Balan, Parambrata Chatterjee, and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil.

The songs used in this episode are Kahaani, Piya Tu Kahe Rootha Re, and Tore Bina. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2019 film Kumbalangi Nights, a comedy-drama about four brothers who live in a small fishing village. This film is directed by Madhu C Narayanan with songs by Sushin Shyam. It stars Fahadh Faasil, Shane Nigam, and Soubin Shahir.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Vidya Balan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The songs used in this episode are Cherathukal, Uyiril Thodum, and Ezhutha Katha. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kahaani (2012)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2018 drama C/o Kancharapalem which tells the story of four couples in a village. This film is directed by Venkatesh Maha with songs by Sweekar Agasthi. It stars Subba Rao, Radha Bessy, Kesava Karri, and Nithyasri Goru.

Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for older teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil.

The songs used in this episode are Yemi Janmanu, Patti Patti, and Asha Pasham. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Kumbalangi Nights (2019)

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2016 drama Veeram, an adaptation of Macbeth. This film is directed by Jayaraj with music by Jeff Rona. It stars Kunal Kapoor, Himarsha Venkatsamy, and Satheesh Menon.

Recommended for advanced viewers. Rated for young teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Fahadh Faasil, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, and Vidya Balan.

The songs used in this episode are Mele Manikya and We Will Rise. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Our next series is Indie Movies and includes C/O Kancharapalem (2018), Kumbalangi Nights (2019), Kahaani (2012), Maheshinte Prathikaaram (2016), and Rama Rama Re… (2016).

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Hannah & Rose discuss the 2013 drama Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. This film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali with songs by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Hemu Gadhvi. It stars Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, and Supriya Pathak.

Recommended for beginners. Rated for teens.

Other names mentioned in the episode are Padmaavat and Priyanka Chopra.

The songs used in this episode are Nagada Sang Dhol, Lahu Munh Lag Gaya, and Tattad Tattad. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes.

Next: Veeram (2016)

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