Indian Movies on a roll
I’m starting this page to keep track of the Indian movies I watch.
I could say I started watching Indian cinema in 2009 when Slumdog Millionarie was very popular in Romania after winning the Oscars. But that time it didn’t feel like I am watching an Indian movie, but just an Academy Awards winner, a good movie that was critically acclaimed.
My real journey into Indian cinema began in 2011 when I went to India for the first time.
As an European, it takes time for Indian cinema to rub off on you. I used to watch some of the plots, events and characters and and think “Is that even possible? Who believes that such a series of events could happen like that?”.
But then I understood that Indian movies are not about an accurate unfolding of sequences that match reality in all its glory. Indian cinema goes beyond reality, to turn the world on its head and unapologetically show you what they want.
With regards to the movies I will be posting here, they will appear in a random fashion, and as soon as i get through what I have seen so far, they will be the latest I’ve watched.
Thanks for being here, Enjoy!
PS. I have started this from the desire to have more people to talk to about Indian cinema, as I watch a lot of Indian movies and have next to no one to chat about them to.
Jab We Met
Context: I saw this movie in Pune in 2011 in my friends Pruva and Prachi’s house.
I already knew about Shahid Kapoor so it was easy for me to like the movie without much resistance.
Likes:
- some scenes are shot in Himalayas and make a really beautiful setting
- Kareena Kapoor is quite charming in the role without too much effort.
- the music is also soft and sweet
Dislikes:
- can’t remember but if you like romantic comedies and indian movies, you may like this!
