43: 2017 Midyear Review

43: 2017 Midyear Review

Author: Bollywood is For Lovers July 4, 2017 Duration: 1:20:03

We summarize the big hits and many misses that have come out so far this year.

Show Notes: Erin’s mom has been listening to the show and she’s going to watch Talvar Ok Jaanu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OkJaanu) Aditya Roy Kapur and Shraddha Kapoor are inexplicably popular Kaabil (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaabil) Matt pitches a Bollywood remake of Elle (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elle(film)) Dangal is still crushing it (https://www.forbes.com/sites/robcain/2017/06/28/like-a-true-champ-dangal-is-making-a-miraculous-fight-to-the-finish-in-china/#76cad2632b5d) Raees (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raees(film)) Note: Nawazuddin Siddiqui has more films coming out in the second half of the year, we were planning on discussing them but the episode ran long Sunny Leone’s item number: “Laila Main Laila (https://youtu.be/95I5VaR7GeU)” Jolly LLB 2 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JollyLLB2) We still don’t understand the Indian legal system Running Shaadi (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RunningShaadi) Rangoon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangoon(2017Hindifilm)) Miss Julia (https://youtu.be/o7TOBuJTQ20) Badrinath Ki Dulhania (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BadrinathKiDulhania) Toxic masculinity (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxicmasculinity)

(INTERVAL (“Tamma Tamma Again (https://youtu.be/EEX_XM6SxmY)” from Badrinath Ki Dulhania)

India Film Festival of Alberta (http://www.indiafilmfestival.ca/) Phillauri (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillauri(film)) Naam Shabana (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NaamShabana) Begum Jaan (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BegumJaan) Noor (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noor(film)) Pretentious Movie Reviews and Kanan Gill (https://www.youtube.com/user/knngill) Meri Pyaari Bindu (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MeriPyaariBindu) Sarkar 3 (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarkar3) Half Girlfriend (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HalfGirlfriend(film)) Why is the romantic lead assaulting the heroine? The only thing worse than the girl getting cancer is fake cancer Hindi Medium (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HindiMedium(film)) Raabta (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raabta(film)) Tubelight (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tubelight(film)) “Naach Meri Jaan (https://youtu.be/xbAEUGhAubU)” Angamaly Diaries (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AngamalyDiaries) Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baahubali2:The_Conclusion)

NEXT TIME: The films of Anurag Basu

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There's a particular magic to the stories told through Indian cinema, a vibrant world that extends far beyond the dancing and spectacle it's often simplified to. Bollywood is For Lovers digs into that richness, treating each film as a conversation starter rather than just a review. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with friends who are deeply passionate about the craft, history, and cultural impact of these movies. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that explore why a certain soundtrack resonates decades later, how a director's visual style shapes the narrative, or what a classic film reveals about the time it was made. This podcast appreciates the grand romantic gestures but is equally invested in the nuanced performances, the clever screenwriting, and the technical artistry behind the scenes. It’s for anyone who already loves this cinematic universe or for the curious viewer ready to look past the surface. The hosts' genuine enthusiasm makes even the most analysis-driven episodes feel warm and accessible, building a community of listeners who share a deep appreciation for film as an art form. Tune in for a fresh, engaging perspective that celebrates Bollywood in all its complexity.
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