I honor your indian heritage with you, Aziz. But for a reason that few Americans would comprehend.
Stefi and I are hardcore devotees of international films, and I in particular have become entranced by Bollywood feature films.
(Considering the name of the place is "Mumbai" and not "Bombay", one would think that people would have the decency to label this art form as "Mollywood". But that's another story.)
From the names of the actors, and based on the little I know about the various indian ethnic or religious strains, I think about half the leading actors are indian Moslems. Most of the actors I have watched on screen match the best I have viewed in international films from any other part of the world. And watching actresses such as Sonali Kulkarni is a delight to eye, ear and imagination. She plays some of the most beautiful, intriguing and sensuous mothers I ever have seen on screen.
India must be a fascinating country, and I think it has a great future as well as a proud past.
I'm not much on following YouTube snippets, and my computer system isn't wired up for sound. Which means I have to plug in a pair of earphones to hear any audio.
So what exactly did I miss here? I thought Aziz was boosting India, and I enthusiastically joined in. The fact is, I can't get enough of their films.
And, of course, the funny funny part is that somewhere -- at some point -- notwithstanding the "What's Up Tiger Lilly?" treatment, this video was made with a straight face.
I like Indian films. Although I'm told that it's starting to change a little, they seem to be a lot more innocent and fun than a lot of Hollywood's films. A friend of mine of Indian background told me that Bollywood films are generally 3-4 hours long and combine multiple genres. Seems about right to me.
Absolutely. There are really good Bollywood musicals -- I saw the original Umrao Jaan recently, and thought it was amazing -- but then there are these cheesy "Benny Lava" types too.
Funny stuff. One thing I've noticed, tho, is that almost all Indian and/or Asian female singers have the highest, ear-splitting singing voices I have ever heard. What's up with that? ;)
Okay, after listening to this several times I want to download it. Napster, iTunes, and Amazon have let me down. How do I (legally) download Indian music?
The gist is that the guy really, really likes the girl and wants to sleep with her. They're both medical students (gasp!) and he wants to play doctor. She's okay with the idea...if he marries her first.
The gist is that the guy really, really likes the girl and wants to sleep with her. They're both medical students (gasp!) and he wants to play doctor. She's okay with the idea...if he marries her first.
As best I can tell, that's the gist of every Bollywood dance number.
They work nights at a call centre (as it would be spelled in India)...
10.17.2007 2:50am
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Stefi and I are hardcore devotees of international films, and I in particular have become entranced by Bollywood feature films.
(Considering the name of the place is "Mumbai" and not "Bombay", one would think that people would have the decency to label this art form as "Mollywood". But that's another story.)
From the names of the actors, and based on the little I know about the various indian ethnic or religious strains, I think about half the leading actors are indian Moslems. Most of the actors I have watched on screen match the best I have viewed in international films from any other part of the world. And watching actresses such as Sonali Kulkarni is a delight to eye, ear and imagination. She plays some of the most beautiful, intriguing and sensuous mothers I ever have seen on screen.
India must be a fascinating country, and I think it has a great future as well as a proud past.
Arnold Harris
Mount Horeb WI
Aziz, thanks for that. I almost died.
I'm still laughing!
Arnold's comment makes it even funnier!
So what exactly did I miss here? I thought Aziz was boosting India, and I enthusiastically joined in. The fact is, I can't get enough of their films.
Arnold Harris
Mount Horeb WI
that said, i was poking a bit of fun at my own heritage in this post :) arnold, youre not mising much, its just silliness.
Pretty good dancing, actually.
Absolutely. There are really good Bollywood musicals -- I saw the original Umrao Jaan recently, and thought it was amazing -- but then there are these cheesy "Benny Lava" types too.
Incidentally, I found a very rough translation.
The gist is that the guy really, really likes the girl and wants to sleep with her. They're both medical students (gasp!) and he wants to play doctor. She's okay with the idea...if he marries her first.
As best I can tell, that's the gist of every Bollywood dance number.
Of course we all lose our tempers now and then. Dean freely admits to being imperfect in this regard, which is why regulars to this establishment will generally be cut more slack than people who we don't know very well.
Still: behave like an adult, or go find somewhere else to play. Thanks.