Wake Up Sid (2009)

 
This movie was surprisingly boring.  It was still cute and meaningful, but so boring.  It was very slow paced, and also not a lot happened.

Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013)

 
So my friend lizabreff has finally found her Bollywood Boyfriend in Ranbir Kapoor.  He is a tall sexy dude, so I can only understand this.  I have always been impressed with him since I watched Barfi! and this movie is just more reasons to love him.

Ghajini (2008)

 
So, so, so, so, so good.  I watched this with my little sister, who isn't into psychological thrillers and intense actions films, and even she liked it.  She liked the happy parts way more than the intense parts, but she couldn't help but keep watching.  Aamir Khan is that amazing. 

Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna (2006)

 After the success of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham with the whole star studded cast, I broke down and watched this one, which I had been debating for a while because while I love all these actors, the plot seemed not cool.  Basically this movie is about adultery.  Yep, kinda hard to like this one. 

Aladin (2009)

 
A Bollywood retelling of Aladdin?  Let's do this.  Actually, it's not actually the literally story of Aladdin, which is what makes it so great.  It's just based on the story of Aladdin with a modern day Bollywood twist.  Also it had Amitabh Bachchan as the genie so I couldn't resist.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

I couldn't not watch this show.  It's got Shahrukh, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor,  Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan.  Seriously good popular actors.  It was a statement of the importance of family, love, and against social classes and stubbornness.

Jab We Met (2007)

This movie was delightful.  I wanted to show my little brother a Bollywood, since he already likes other genres that I love (such as K-dramas and Kung Fu movies).  We just decided on this one because it was in my queue on Netflix and we wanted something cheerful cause he was feeling meh that day.  I always love Shahid Kapoor and although his hair wasn't as sexy in this one, every time he smiles it makes up for that.

My Name is Khan (2010)

 
This one took a while for me to watch because it is a 9/11 movie.  I kept wanting to watch it because I love Shahrukh and Kajol and people kept recommending it to me, but didn't want to watch a sad 9/11 type deal.  This movie is great.  It's not so much about 9/11 as it is about the racism that followed 9/11.

Cocktail (2012)

I awaited this to come on to video in the US ever since I saw a preview for it, so like since it came out.  I wanted to watch it because Saif Ali Khan and it looked funny.  It did not disappoint me.  It is a strangely typical yet random film.  It's obviously a romcom love triangle type deal, but while it follows the predictable, it's still surprised me several times.  Also, it's only have romance and the other half is focused on friends and loyalty.

Kuch Naa Kaho (2003)

This is a cheesy lighthearted show that was fun to watch.  Also it had every single trope, especially when it comes to the musical numbers.  There is an engagement dance number, a fall in love song with weird costumes and scenery (including flower covered rafts), the club dance number.  Plot wise there are misunderstandings, cute kids to clear up those problems, jerk exes, big resolutions at weddings, the works.  That doesn't make it less fun to watch.  It's a very fun movie to watch.

Laaga Chunari Mein Daag (2007)

Watched this for Rani.  It's a very interesting film.  The title means something like "My veil is stained" and the tag line is "Journey of a Woman." This basically the story of a girl who, to save her family, becomes an "exclusive call girl" or fancy sauce prostitute. 

Dil Se.. (1998)

I never thought there would be a Shahrukh Khan film that I just outright hated... but this one wins that prize.  It's just... what?  What the...?  Seriously?

3 Idiots (2009)

All I can say is that Aamir Khan does it again.  This movie is fabulous.  It's meaningful, dramatic, lovely, hilarious, and delightful.

Ladies vs Ricky Bahl (2011)

I wasn't expecting to like this one as much as I did.  And I didn't just enjoy it because I had low expectations.  It legitimately impressed me.  The premise is kind of interesting.  We've got a conman, who specializes in conning women, and then the three women who find out and get together to con him back so they can get their money back.

Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012)

So, if you haven't already noticed, Yash Chopra is a very big name in Bollywood.  The biggest probably.   This movie is the last one he directed, and he must have thrown in every trope he ever does or ever has been done into one movie for one final wah-bam!

Chandni Chowk to China (2009)

I only decided to watch this one based on the premise.  I love Kung Fu movies, even really bad ones, so I was curious to see what the Bollywood take on a Kung Fu movie would be like off.  I mean this is essentially a Kung Fu spoof movie.  It's got Akshay Kumar, who I've only seen in that Yeh Dillagi film that was so bad,  and Deepika Padukone.

Swades (2004)

Another really good movie.  What I loved about this one is that it's less about the love story between two people and more about falling in love with India.

Barfi! (2012)

This movie is pretty amazing.  I am especially impressed with Ranbir Kapoor.  He plays the lead role so well and expressively that I'm putting him on a list of actors whose movies I need to watch.  I am also super super impressed with Priyanka Chopra, once again.  She is a real actress who isn't just attractive, but has some serious acting chops.

I Hate Luv Stories (2010)

This is supposed to be something of a spoof of the typical or classic Bollywood love stories, but the only part I liked of this whole movie was the part at the very beginning where it showed the romantic scenes from all of the most famous romance films, starting with DDLJ all the way through Hum Tum, Kuch Kuch, and so on.  You know, the really good ones that everyone should love, and then the movie proceeds to be super lame. 

Kismat Konnection (2008)

This one was just kinda meh.  I didn't hate it, but didn't love it either.  It does have hot hot hot Shahid Kapoor.  It's very loosely based on Just My Luck... I guess.  There is the whole good luck/bad luck thing, but that's about the end of it.  I think my favorite part was Juhi Chawla's gypsy fortune teller.  She was funny.

Dostana (2008)

I didn't even finish this one, so I shouldn't really bother writing a post on it.  I obviously didn't like it, since I didn't finish it.  I don't remember why I bothered starting to watch it.  Hmmmm.  Morbid curiosity?  It seems to be loosely based on Now I Pronounce You Chuck and Larry.

Mohabbatein (2000)

The thing I love about this one is that it has a ton of big group dances and they are mostly connected to some kind of holiday or festival, such as Holi.  It's also got an awesome star studded cast from Shahrukh Khan to  Amitabh Bachchan.  It also has not just one love story, but like four... maybe even five.

Veer-Zaara (2004)

This is just what I needed after picking two in a row that were not what I needed.  But it's yet another one destined to make you cry.  It also has a lot to do with the lameness of politics and prejudice, and a little bit progressiveness and women's rights.

Om Shanti Om (2007)

I think I judges this one too harshly when I watched it.  Maybe because of how disappointed I was with Paheli, I really needed a high quality Shahrukh film.  This one was just not quite that.  It;s probably way better than I remember it being, but definitely on the more cheesy side, which was a problem for me at the time.  But even as I am writing this, it is clearly an awesome movie, so I'm going to have to watch it again.

Paheli (2005)

This one is weird.  It kinda weirded me out too much for me to really like it.  Especially the ending.  That left a bad taste in my mouth.  weird.

Lagaan (2001)

I don't know why it took so long for me to watch this... no wait, I do.  It was a matter of availability.  At the time I couldn't seem to find it anywhere, but I kept hearing how wonderful it was, so I ended up just buying it for myself.  Then my friend (not the Disney Channel one, but one who actually appreciates good movies) wanted to watch it with me so I kept waiting for her, until I got fed up waiting and just watched it for myself.

Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega (2001)

I did just watch this one because Saif was in it... but it was actually pretty good anyways.  It's a crime comedy. 

Devdas (2002)

Do you need a good cry?  If so, Shahrukh Khan is always the way to go.  This is like the sadder, more tear filled version of Parineeta.  Well, they really have nothing to do with each other, but there are a lot of similarities. 

Parineeta (2005)

After all those cheesy ones, I managed to get myself back on track by going back to my first love, Saif Ali Khan.  Parineeta was recommended to my by a friend who I discovered also watches Bollywoods, and she kindly lent it to me.  Thank goodness, because I needed something serious with an actual sexy man (aka Saif, rawr!)

What's Your Rashee? (2009)

So I have to admit the premise for this one sounded interesting, but I really only watched because Disney Channel Friend struck again.  Sadly for this one, I didn't like it.  Actually I might have actually hated it.  Hate is a strong word and I probably use is more often than I actually need to, but I really didn't like this one.  It had potential, but I think it was handled poorly.

Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai (2002)

So I actually tried watching this one several times before I actually made it all the way through.  It's just a bit cheesy and you need to be in the mood for cheesy to want to watch it.  I happened to have a friend who loved cheesiness.  Her favorite thing to watch was Disney Channel, which I believe makes you stupider the longer you watch it.  It's quite bad.  Honestly, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai is way better than the Disney Channel.  It's not too bad really, just a bit cheesy.

Dil Bole Hadippa! (2009)

So, I decided to watch the movie because of Rani Mukerji and how pretty much awesome she is.  Then I realized, as I was looking at the promo poster for it that she is also the little bearded dude on the poster too.  I wouldn't have guessed.  Seriously.  She's awesome.

Dil To Pagal Hai (1997)

I don't want to say that this was just another film that I watched just because of Shahrukh... but it kinda is.  It's been a couple of years, and I honestly don't remember much about it, mostly just that I watched it and it wasn't too bad.  So after refreshing my memory I will expound.

Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge (2011)

When you watch enough of a certain type of film, then Netflix starts suggesting them to you.  I'm pretty sure that the only things recommended to me on Netflix are East Asian Dramas, East Asian Action Thrillers, and Bollywoods.  After a while of indulging in the Saif, Shahrukh, and Aamir, I decided to branch out and watch another film that was just recommended to me based on what I had been watching a lot.

Taare Zameen Par (2007)

Aamir Khan is back in my life with another film with a message.  Taare Zameen Par is about a dyslexic boy (Darsheel Safary) who is having difficulty with school and is generally misunderstood by everyone, especially his parents who don't want the same of a "special needs" type situation. 

Pyaar Impossible (2010)

K, so I decided to watch this one based on the premise, I honestly don't remember if Uday Chopra was big enough reason to me at that point.

Yes Boss (1997)

Another not so great 90s film... even though it is Shahrukh.  The problem with this one was that it's just a silly premise.  Shahrukh is like the ultimate yes man and his boss is the world's biggest philanderer.  The stupid things that Shahrukh has to go through for his boss is probably the silliest part, but the film is still kinda cute is a dumb/cheesy way.

Ra.One (2011)

Shahrukh Khan AND it's a Bollywood Sci-Fi.  Cool.

Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008)

SHAHRUKH IS AWESOME!  Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi is proof of his amazing acting abilities!  He plays a less than remarkable, cute, little mustached man so well.  "Punjab Power, lighting up your life!"  And then he plays his own alter ego, and other man, as this shy little man tries to win the heart of his wife.  Dressing up as a cocky flashy man will get you noticed, but it will cause problems later.

Aisha (2010)

This is basically the Bollywood version of Emma, the Jane Austin classic.  Ever seen Clueless?  Same type deal.  A modern retelling of Emma, where a rich popular girl loves matchmaking and upgrading her less fortunate friends.

Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995)

Romantic Comedy 8/10

So now well in my crush on Shahrukh, I watched Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.  This is the film that made Shahrukh and Kajol famous.  It's also the most famous Bollywood of all time.  It's still getting played in India.  It's the "All Time Blockbuster."  There is well reason for that.

Kuch Kuch Hota Hai (1998)

I said Shahrukh made me love him in Kal Ho Naa Ho... well... hopeless now.  Kuch Kuch made me obsessed with him for life.  I think it's his hair.   His hair is soooooo sexy.  Especially in this one... especially that one scene where it's raining so his hair is wet, and he's wearing that open black shirt... yeah.  I'm a goner.  Shahrukh, why you make me love you?!?!

Love Aaj Kal (2009)

This one is an interesting film, as it follows two alternate story lines, with the past being told to help the present.  Saif Ali Khan plays both the young version of the man telling about the past, Veer Singh, and the main man in the present, Jai, as well.  Veer is telling his story to Jai to keep him from messing up his love life through putting career and other obligations first as Jai and his girlfriend Meera (Deepika Padukone), break up.

Ta Ra Rum Pum (2007)

Another Saif Ali Khan family film.  It's like he's either in the sketchy boundary pushing ones, or he is playing a cute dad type.  Either a dorky, lovable, ladies man type guy (Dil Chahta Hai, Kal Ho Naa Ho), or he's a bad-a dude.  Well, that shows how versatile he is. 

Salaam Namaste (2005)

Have you ever seen that 1995 Hugh Grant/Julianne Moore movie Nine Months?  Well, Salaam Namaste has a pretty similar plot.  It's kind of a hard plot to enjoy, but with Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta, it is at least well made.

Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)

I have never REALLY cried in a movie before.  I get a little teary eyed sometimes during emotional parts, depending on how relevant I think the emotion is.  This film changed it all.

Mujhse Dosti Karoge! (2002)

Mmmmmm Hrithik Roshan.  Another film in which Rani Mukerji proves herself to be awesome.  I was also introduced to Kareena Kapoor, who actually married Saif Ali Khan back in 2012, and Hrithik Roshan who is one of the dreamiest men I have laid eyes on.  He has a very good smolder stare.  It's like he's angry and in love with her at the same time, what passion is in those eyes, mmmm!

Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic (2008)

Saved myself by going back to the power coupling of Saif Ali Khan and Rani Mukerji!  This film is like a mash up of Nanny McPhee, Mary Poppins and The Sound of Music, as it's the magical nanny coming to save the day story.

Yeh Dillagi! (1994)

So, letting my actor crush decide what to watch next is not the best thing to do always, although it usually produces some kind of results.  I guess that was what lead me to watch Fanaa all too soon, but in the case of looking for Saif Ali Khan films, it lead me to discover Yeh Dillagi!

Hum Tum (2004)

Giving Bollywoods another chance, I discovered my all time favorite (still) in Hum Tum and my actor crush (aka Bollywood Boyfriend) Saif Ali Khan.  I had already seen him in Dil Chahta Hai, but it was through this film that I discovered the greater depths of his awesomeness (and hotness).  Not only does this film show how great Saif is, but I also discovered my very favorite actress Rani Mukerji.  Seriously, she is pretty amazing.