The Beginners Guide to Bollywood (15 titles)

The title says it all really, all the "must watch" films in Bollywood. *G*

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What can I say? Such is the popularity of this film, that since it's release every generation has fallen in love with this masala classic. With the famous character of "Ghabbar Singh" hilarious lines such as "Tumara naam kya hai, Basanti?" Classic songs, "Mehbooba" and "Yeh Dosti," this is a must watch.

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Sholay on DVD (1975)
Starring: Amitabh Bacchchan, Sanjeev Kumar
Director: Ramesh Sippy
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Sholay tells the story of Jai (Amitabh Bachchan) and Veeru (Dharmendra), two small time crooks called in by Thakur Baldev Singh (Sanjeev Kumar) to fight the tyranny of Gabbar Singh (Amjad Khan). It tells of a village who realise that non-violence does not mean cowardice as they stand up to terror ..read more »

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Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

Before you watch any of the latest romantic films such as "Veer Zaara" watch this first! Another hugely popular film, it's been running in the famous Maratha Mandir cinema in Mumbai since it's release...over 10 years ago! Starring the famous jodi of superstars, Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, this film was a huge success in Bollywood and has now become an all time classic romance.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge on DVD (1995)
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal
Director: Aditya Chopra
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The story of Raj, a young man from London who takes a Eurorail holiday with his friends, whilst away he meets with Simran and eventually the pair fall in love. Now Raj must persuade Simran's parents that he is a worthy suitor...

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Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Another popular film starring the beloved jodi of Shahrukh and Kajol and another blockbuster of Bollywood. Directed by the now famous, Karan Johar, this film has it all, including cheesiness...but don't let that put you off! It's all worth it...also have a box of tissues ready, you're gonna need it...

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai on DVD (1998)
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rani Mukherjee
Director: Nikhil Advani, Karan Johar
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The tale of Rahul and Anjali, two best friends who attend the same college. When Rahul confesses to Anjali that he is in love with Tina, Anjali is left distraught and has to leave the college. The two friends meet up some nine years later and fall in love with each other.

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham

Ahh, K3G. Released in 2001, it's been added to the list of "Bollywood Classics." Again starring, Shahrukh and Kajol (are you sensing I'm a huge fan of theirs? Believe me, it's not bias clouding my judgement) and again directed by Karan Johar. Another film that has it all (including the cheesiness) but once again, don't let that put you off. This is Bollywood at it's best. A few box of tissues are recommended with this.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham on DVD (2001)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor
Director: Karan Johar
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Rohan, the son of wealthy Yash and Nandini Raichand, returns to his parents' house outside New Delhi to celebrate Diwali with the family. Once there, Rohan begins to dwell on the fact that his estranged older brother Rahul is absent. 10 years earlier, Rahul and their father Yash had a falling out ..read more »

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Baazigar

This was a surprise hit...well more like blockbuster, of 1993 with Shahrukh and Kajol in their first film together. With classic songs "Baazigar O Baazigar" and "Yeh Kali Kali Aankhen" as well the fantastic performance of SRK in this Bollywood thriller, do not miss this.

Baazigar on DVD (1993)
Starring: Kajol, Shah Rukh Khan
Director: Abbas, Mastan Burmawalla
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Winners of Film Fare Awards (1994) Shah Rukh Khan - Best Actor Anu Malik - Best Music Director Kumar Sanu - Best Playback Singer (Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhen) This is a story of a different kind not a magician or a juggler or someone who steals the heart and dream of beautiful girls. He steals the ..read more »

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Devdas

This is what Bollywood is about, great music, great visuals, great actors, great director...put it all together, what do you get? Devdas! This film is simply stunning, starring the gorgeous Aishwariya Rai and Madhuri Dixit, the dancing alone will blow you away. What are you waiting for, click "add" already!

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Devdas on DVD (2002)
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Aishwarya Rai
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
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DEVDAS was a Bollywood blockbuster, both costing and making more money than any Indian film before it. Devdas is a man who loses the love of his life due to his weakness for alcohol, and lives with the price of his bitter loss for many years. Finally he comes to realize for himself a place of peace ..read more »

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Veer Zaara

A beautiful romantic drama of an Indian man and Pakistani woman falling in love, a must watch film.

Veer Zaara on DVD (2004)
Starring: Shahrukh Khan, Preity Zinta, Rani Mukherjee
Director: Yash Chopra
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Veer-Zaara recounts the epic tale of an Indian man, Veer Pratap Singh (Shahrukh Khan) and a Pakistani woman, Zaara Hayaat Khan (Preity Zinta) - a story of a love so great that it knows no boundaries.

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Bunty Aur Babli

This film stars the beautiful Rani Mukherji and the famous son of Amitabh Bachan...Abhishek! Together, they make a great pair in this delightful romantic comedy.

Bunty Aur Babli on DVD (2005)
Starring: Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, Amitabh Bachchan
Director: Shaad Ali Sahgal
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Musical which follows the escapades of Bunty and Babli as they search for the means in which they can achieve their dreams...

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Main Hoon Na

Hilarious Bollywood comedy! Farah Khan's first film, a total laugh riot. Pokes fun at the typical Bollywood stereotypes, great fun to watch and an all round entertainer. It's not meant to be taken seriously so ignore the bad comments.

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Main Hoon Na on DVD (2004)
Starring: Shah Rukh Khan, Zayed Khan, Sushmita Sen
Director: Farah Khan
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Major Ram Prasad Sharma is sent undercover to a school disguised as a student to protect a General's daughter who has been threatened by terrorists.

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Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna

Karan Johar's latest film, a look at relatioships and what happens when two people succumb to passion, though they're both married...to other people.

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna on DVD (2006)
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan, Rani Mukherjee
Director: Karan Johar
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There are three kinds of married people in the world. First, whose marriages are arranged, I’ve never quite understood that, but I’m sure they know what they’re doing. Then there are those who fall in love and marry their soul mates. These few, I believe, are the most fortunate people in the ..read more »

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