I first saw Shah Rukh Khan on TV when I was four. I'm pretty sure I saw Dil Se (1998) because I remember when the car blow up during the title song. I was hooked. Then when we moved to American when I was five, I completely forgot about Bollywood. Until...my mother found a store in our city that sells a wide selection of Hindi movies when I was 13. So she bought Dil (1990) with Aamir Khan and Madhuri Dixit, my first real introduction back into Bollywood. Then we bought Andaz Apna Apna (1994), we were introduced to Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor.
A lot of people don't know about Bollywood films. Let me break it down. Every film is a musical. They all come with English subtitles, but the films that have English subtitles for the songs are better because they help you understand the story better. I think that all the best films happened in the 90's. I've already mentioned Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge aka DDLJ (1995) many times already and it will not end here. If you haven't watched it yet, you're really something...
For those who want to know more, here is a list of ten movies you can watch to get into Indian entertainment.
1. Duplicate (1998)
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Farida Jalal, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre
Story: Shah Rukh Khan plays both an escaped prisoner, seeking vengeance on those who double-crossed him and an innocent-hearted chef. The bad version impersonates the good version and causes chaos for his mom and his girlfriend.
Best moment: "Bebe! Hug me!"
Best song: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam"
2. Baadshah [King] (1999)
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri
Story: After a wealthy man hires Baadshah, a private detective to persuade his rebellious daughter to marry a man she didn't choose. Instead, she falls for the detective. James Bond and Rush Hour references throughout.
Best moment: The tea shaking scene
Best song: "Main To Hoon Pagal"
3. Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani [Yet The Heart Is Still Indian] (2000)
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal
Story: Two television reporters must put aside their rivalries to help a terrorist while during an crooked election campaign.
Best moment: "Baba! Baba!"
Best song: "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani"
4. Karan Arjun (1995)
Actors: Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni, Raakhee, Amrish Puri
Story: The mother goddess reincarnates two brothers who love their mother, realize their identities and seek revenge upon their killer.
Best moment: When they realize they are brothers again.
Best song: All of the songs are good but "Yeh Bandhan" will make you cry.
5. Andaz Apna Apna [Everyone Has Their Own Style] (1994)
Actors: Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor
Story: Two men try to woo a millionaire's daughter, except her assitant falls in love with one of them and they must stop a murder attempt.
Best moment: "Police! Police!"
Best song: "Ye Raat Aur Ye Doori"
6. Dil [Heart] (1990)
Actors: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Saeed Jaffrey, Deven Verma, Anupam Kher
Story: A old man loves money so much. Luckily his son meets the daughter of a millionaire in college on the worst terms but they fall in love. Their love cannot exist because of their social statuses.
Best moment: Their married morning scene.
Best song: "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye"
7. Raja Hindustani [Indian King] (1996)
Actors: Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Rajwinder Deol, Suresh Oberoi , Johnny Lever
Story: The daughter of a rich tycoon falls in love with a cabdriver. Social status, revenge, and longing plague the plot.
Best moment: Karisma's cuteness in "Poocho Zara Poocho".
Best song: "Pardesi Pardesi"
8. Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! [Who am I to You] (1994)
Actors: Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit,Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo
Story: A man's brother and a woman's sister prepare to marry each other while they fall in love.
Best moment: Madu's love for sweets in "Chocolate Limejuice Icecream"
Best song: "Didi Tera Devar Deewana"
9. Coolie No. 1 (1995)
Actors: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan
Story: A matchmaker or con man asks a young ambitious man to pose as a wealthy bachelor as part of a plan to teach an arrogant father a lesson.
Best moment: Kader Khan makes Govinda drink alcohol
Best song: "Main Coolie No. 1"
10. Kyo Kii... Main Jhuth Nahin Bolta [Because I Don't Lie] (2001)
Actors: Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Rambha
Story: A 3-hour long remake of the Hollywood film Liar Liar (1997) starring Jim Carrey. A man who being a compulsive liar like Carrey's character and his son wishing that his dad would stop lying. Hilarity ensues.
Best moment: The affair and when he got caught.
Best song: To be honest, there was a song every 15 minutes and it was kind of annoying. I don't have a favorite. Still, watch the movie.
Enjoy my recommendations.
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A lot of people don't know about Bollywood films. Let me break it down. Every film is a musical. They all come with English subtitles, but the films that have English subtitles for the songs are better because they help you understand the story better. I think that all the best films happened in the 90's. I've already mentioned Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge aka DDLJ (1995) many times already and it will not end here. If you haven't watched it yet, you're really something...
For those who want to know more, here is a list of ten movies you can watch to get into Indian entertainment.
1. Duplicate (1998)
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Farida Jalal, Juhi Chawla, Sonali Bendre
Story: Shah Rukh Khan plays both an escaped prisoner, seeking vengeance on those who double-crossed him and an innocent-hearted chef. The bad version impersonates the good version and causes chaos for his mom and his girlfriend.
Best moment: "Bebe! Hug me!"
Best song: "Mere Mehboob Mere Sanam"
2. Baadshah [King] (1999)
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Twinkle Khanna, Johnny Lever, Amrish Puri
Story: After a wealthy man hires Baadshah, a private detective to persuade his rebellious daughter to marry a man she didn't choose. Instead, she falls for the detective. James Bond and Rush Hour references throughout.
Best moment: The tea shaking scene
Best song: "Main To Hoon Pagal"
Actors: Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal
Story: Two television reporters must put aside their rivalries to help a terrorist while during an crooked election campaign.
Best moment: "Baba! Baba!"
Best song: "Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani"
Actors: Salman Khan, Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Mamta Kulkarni, Raakhee, Amrish Puri
Story: The mother goddess reincarnates two brothers who love their mother, realize their identities and seek revenge upon their killer.
Best moment: When they realize they are brothers again.
Best song: All of the songs are good but "Yeh Bandhan" will make you cry.
Actors: Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Raveena Tandon, Karisma Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Shakti Kapoor
Story: Two men try to woo a millionaire's daughter, except her assitant falls in love with one of them and they must stop a murder attempt.
Best moment: "Police! Police!"
Best song: "Ye Raat Aur Ye Doori"
Actors: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Saeed Jaffrey, Deven Verma, Anupam Kher
Story: A old man loves money so much. Luckily his son meets the daughter of a millionaire in college on the worst terms but they fall in love. Their love cannot exist because of their social statuses.
Best moment: Their married morning scene.
Best song: "Mujhe Neend Na Aaye"
Actors: Aamir Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Rajwinder Deol, Suresh Oberoi , Johnny Lever
Story: The daughter of a rich tycoon falls in love with a cabdriver. Social status, revenge, and longing plague the plot.
Best moment: Karisma's cuteness in "Poocho Zara Poocho".
Best song: "Pardesi Pardesi"
Actors: Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit,Mohnish Bahl, Renuka Shahane, Anupam Kher, Reema Lagoo
Story: A man's brother and a woman's sister prepare to marry each other while they fall in love.
Best moment: Madu's love for sweets in "Chocolate Limejuice Icecream"
Best song: "Didi Tera Devar Deewana"
Actors: Govinda, Karisma Kapoor, Kader Khan
Story: A matchmaker or con man asks a young ambitious man to pose as a wealthy bachelor as part of a plan to teach an arrogant father a lesson.
Best moment: Kader Khan makes Govinda drink alcohol
Best song: "Main Coolie No. 1"
Actors: Govinda, Sushmita Sen, Rambha
Story: A 3-hour long remake of the Hollywood film Liar Liar (1997) starring Jim Carrey. A man who being a compulsive liar like Carrey's character and his son wishing that his dad would stop lying. Hilarity ensues.
Best moment: The affair and when he got caught.
Best song: To be honest, there was a song every 15 minutes and it was kind of annoying. I don't have a favorite. Still, watch the movie.
Image Credits: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
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