What's your favorite Bollywood movie?

my opion?? ughhh i wish i could have one. i'm so new to the whole "bollywood" craze that the ONLY opion i could have is "Must watch more BollyWood!!!! I Must!!!!"~


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I like Devdas- although i haven't seen the entire film. Errr...I basically just fast forwarded through for all the dance sequences. Eventually, I'll watch the entire film.

I just finished watching Lagaan, and it takes it for me. I found that while the costumes were not as flashy as many Bollywood they were still lovely. The story is fabulous and had me laughing and hoping with a full heart. Gracey is not my favorite performer but in this she is charming and really great as Gauri.
The characters are simply great.
The music, as always, inspired me to move and at points were very passionate and while I didn't find it as dance intensive as other movies I really enjoyed, and learned, from what was there.

For me its tied between Devdas and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
I also really liked Asoka. I havent had the opportunity to see K3G yet, but its on my list. so is Lagaan.

Also, Sam, i have to say i was completely giddy when you guys did Silsila Ye Chaahat Ka at Boom Boom Bellyfest. i was in the front row singing all the words :)
I just about died when you said you had taught it at the workshop that morning, i live in Tucson and couldnt make it up there that early.

Well, I also haven't seen enough to make an educated decision, but of the 10 or so I've seen so far Devdas and Asoka were my favorites. I have yet to watch a Bollywood film that didn't make me cry for almost the whole 3-4 hours, especially Devdas.

Just watched Kal Ho Naa Ho (Tomorrow may never come) this weekend and that was good, I wasn't prepared for the twist in that one (yes, more tears). I look forward to watching more and finding new favorites!

I have to agree with Samatha, Devdas and Khabi Kushie Khabi Gham are woderful for sexy Shahrukh-ness and the casts of perfection. Madhuri Dixit and Aishwarya Rai dancing classical bollywood style together!!!! Of course Bride and Preudice is wonderful because it makes you feel like you too could be in such a romance.

hi SAM,
Mine are of course DEVDAS (dance sequences and custumes)!!.
I only have 4 so far in my collections;
HITS of MADHRURI DIXIT
GAJA GAMINI- MADHURI DIXIT
HUM DE CHUKE SANAM
DILWALE DULHANIA LE JAYENGE
plus those dozens others I rented, cant remember the titles :).
Long live BOLLYWOOD, Long live SAMANTHA :).
Shes my instructor, you know lucky us here .
Sponsor SAMANTHA in your states. BOLLYWOOD is fun plus wearing those custumes ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh :)>

Wow! I can't believe I missed this thread. Damn real life for getting in the way all the time! ;)

Ooh, I agree with almost all your points about Devdas. It's a stunning piece of art. The music is magical. The cinematography is stunning and it is just beautiful with every frame. I spent a good chunk of it in tears. The performances are amazing. I think my favourite performance has to be (excuse my for referring to the characters rather than the actors' names) Paro's mother. She totally captured my attention and I love her song and response during what she thinks is the marriage party. Poor Paro. Poor Devdas. I just love everything about that film. It is quite rare to have a film with so much beauty and so much substance. As for the music and dancing - AMAZING choreography. Your summation of Aishwarya and Madhuri is so true. They are so very different, but compliment each other very well in their big number at the house. Amazing. :)

I love K3G as well, but I've only seen it once. So I will reserve any further comments until I have more time to digest and savour it.

I was surprised at how much I liked Dhoom! It's so cheeky. As soon as I heard that it was a Bollywood motorcycle film, I laughed my arse off. But it totally works. I think maybe the policeman is more a cardboard cut-out than an actor, but everyone else I thoroughly enjoyed in it. Some cute little cheeky numbers in it as well. :)

I adore Lagaan. I think maybe it's because it was my first Bollywood addiction. I caught half of it being shown on TV here. But I missed the second half (it was shown in two parts). I went out and bought it the next day and watched the rest. I couldn't wait! I love it. I'm aware that it may be more geared for the West. But it also appeals because my husband loves cricket. There are again some great songs in it and I quite like the culture clashes highlighted in it.

I think I've waffled enough. *hug* Let me know any new hot film tips! :) I've been recommended a new one, but can't remember the name off the top of my head. I know it starts with an A! *for shame* I'll ask my friend what the name was again - so I can pass it on.

My favorite is Khalnayak with Madhuri Dixit... although if I ever get a hold of the Telugu film wth the dancing cows it may beat Khalnayak out as number one. :-)

Has anyone checked Netflix for Bollywood movies?

I believe I stumbled across some the other day, but not knowing any titles, I couldn't tell you which ones were there (if any).....

Just a thought.

Oh man, I have to pick just one?

I agree with Samantha, Devdas is an absolutely goreous film and "Dola Re" is one of the best dance numbers (better even than my other favorites, "Maahi Ve" from Kal Ho Naa Ho, "Bhumbro" from Mission Kashmir and "Kajra Re" from Bunty aur Babli). And Khabi Kushie Khabi Gham still makes me cry even though I've seen it a million times.

I have to say my favorite Bollywood film is "Kal Ho Naa Ho." It's so cheesey, but so heart-rending. Also up there on my list: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, K3G and Veer-Zaara. All of those are classics in my book.

"Taal" is a good 90s classic, as is "Hum Aapke Hain Koun!" I thought "Hum Tum" was really cute. So was "Paheli," which has the incredibly sexy song Dhire Jalna.

I also really liked "Sholay" the so-called curry western. It's an oldy but a goody. And young Amitabh? Yummy!

I’m adding some suggestions from this thread to my future viewing list. I haven’t seen “Fiza,” or “Khalnayak.” “Rang De Basanti” and “Lajja” should be coming from Netflix soon.

I’m getting a few others from Netflix and I was wondering if anyone has seen them and could tell me if they’re good or not: I’m getting “Black” first, which I’ve heard from friends is good. Then “Saagar,” and “Satte Pe Satta.” Any opinions? Has anyone seen “Bobby” or “Saathiya?”

Also, for those who like the move away from glitz and glamor, “Mr. And Mrs. Iyer” is supposed to be a good artsy Indian indie. I haven’t seen it, but I hear it’s good.

Phew! I just read through all the posts and can't belive no one even mentioned Paheli. If you love Shahruhk Khan, then you must watch this film. You have him, times two! It is simply adorable and the dancing sequences are colorful and just makes you want to jump up and dance along...which I have done on plenty of occassions much to my roomate's distress. Definitely worth checking out, you will be guaranteed to have a good laugh and a good cry before everything is over.

I do agree with Samantha on Devdas, though. The chemistry is unbeliable between Shahruhk and Aishwarya, though I must say that our leading ladies definitely carried the movie more than our tragic hero. I have watched the dances over and over again stunned at the beauty of the movements.

I watched Bunty Aur Babli and was pleasantly surprised when Aishwarya made an appearance with that fabulous dance scene. The movie just turned a horrible morning into a pleasant day. Kept a smile on my face all day and made me wish to learn Bollywood style dancing more than ever.

All in all, I have watched over 60 Bollywood movies this year alone (just counted them from my list on Netflix) and more than two dozen are on my top best ever movies. If you want personal recommendations, I will gladly discuss these fantastic movies with anyone.