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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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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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