Friday, February 19, 2016

The Kings of Bollywood.

Indian and Pakistani movies were very well known throughout my family. Somalis used to see them in movie theaters on the free day, Friday, in the good old days. Actors like Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra, Hema Malini and many more were enjoyed by many audiences in Somalia. I was born in Pakistan, so I was exposed to my parents' favorite films.

But...

If you really want to get into Bollywood, you have to watch movies from the 90's first. I think the best Bollywood movies are from the 90's and 00's. There you will be introduced to the three biggest moneymakers in the industry. The Kings of Bollywood. The Three Khans: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan.

Here, I wanted to give three short biographies of their legacies and their most beloved works to me. Let's fall into the Bollywood black hole together.

Aamir Khan



Full Name: Mohammed Aamir Hussain Khan
Born: March 14, 1965 (age 50), Mumbai, India
Profession: Indian film actor, Director, Producer
Film Lead Debut: 1988's Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak (or From Doom to Doom) starring Juhi Chawla
Most Famous Films: Dil, Rang De Basanti, FanaaTaare Zameen Par
He has made 39 Movies in 27 years.

Salman Khan



Full name: Abdul Rashid Salim Salman Khan
Born: December 27, 1965 (age 50), Indore, India
Profession: Indian film actor, Producer, Television personality.
Film Lead Debut: 1989's Maine Pyar Kiya (or I Have Loved) starring Bhagyashree
Most Famous Films: Sanam Bewafa,  Saajan, No Entry, Wanted
He has made 72 Movies in 27 Years.

Shah Rukh Khan



Full name: Shahrukh Khan
Born: November 2, 1965 (age 50), New Delhi, India
Profession: Film Actor, Producer, Television host
Film Lead Debut: 1992's Deewana (or Crazy or Passionate)
Most Famous Films: DarrDil To Pagal HaiMohabbateinVeer ZaaraHappy New Year
He has made 55 Movies in 23 Years.

You can watch their movies with subtitles and love them as much as I do. Check off every movie you watch. You'll be surprised how fast you become absorbed in the language, music, and culture.


image credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
source credits: Indicine.com and Wikipedia

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