Bollywood In Delhi
This is an ongoing list of all the movies I have seen that have been filmed in Delhi or are about Delhi with reviews and my own personal ranking. This list focuses mainly on Bollywood, but will be including regional films and parallel cinema as well. Search #HollyBolly OneTake for more reviews and rankings. To see more in-depth reviews of all these movies watch this playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPU-i3Yct06mgrTi7PpoO2oqPM_SMOmEq
The Rankings differ in the video playlist from those presented here, because my wife and I averaged our rankings together for the Film Marathon special edition of our monthly show American Indian, about our family's adventures in India.
The Rankings differ in the video playlist from those presented here, because my wife and I averaged our rankings together for the Film Marathon special edition of our monthly show American Indian, about our family's adventures in India.
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- DirectorSudhir MishraStarsKay Kay MenonShiney AhujaChitrangda SinghSet in the backdrop of Indian Emergency 1975, the story revolves around 3 friends whose lives changes drastically after the turn of events.My favorite film of the Delhi film marathon. A master-class in class warfare in a post-Communist globalized world. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJj5J_yRjiI
- DirectorKanu BehlStarsShashank AroraRanvir ShoreyShivani RaghuvanshiTitli, the youngest member of a car-jacking brotherhood wants to escape the family business. He and his wife form a pact to set free from their family roots. But is escape possible?A visceral and unsettling depiction of life lived in the shadow of upward mobility. A focused and unflinching first rate neo-noir. Watch the full review here: https://youtu.be/x7VECWCAigY
- DirectorDibakar BanerjeePravin E. BirjeStarsAnupam KherBoman IraniParvin DabasA Delhi-based retired middle-class man tries half-heartedly to get his land back from a swindling property dealer with the help of his sons and their friends.A character-rich ensemble comedy drama that still feels fresh almost 10 years later. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhsrGiP0AH4
- DirectorShimit AminStarsShah Rukh KhanVidya MalvadeSagarika GhatgeKabir Khan, the coach of the Indian Women's National Hockey Team, dreams of making his all-girls team emerge victorious against all odds.
- DirectorRakeysh Omprakash MehraStarsWaheeda RehmanAbhishek BachchanSonam KapoorIn the ancient walled city of Delhi, an American-born Indian finds himself on an unexpected inner journey as he learns about himself and his roots.Though it is a masala film with a happy ending, Delhi 6 succeeds as a Cross Cultural,Creative & Constructive analysis of media & social conflict. Full Review here:
- DirectorKabir KhanStarsSalman KhanHarshaali MalhotraNawazuddin SiddiquiAn Indian man with a magnanimous heart takes a young mute Pakistani girl back to her homeland to reunite her with her family.Salman’s Taare Zameen Par. A masala adventure with stakes, likable characters and more than one good message. His best film since Dabangg IMO. Full Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lndb9E2i4WE
- DirectorVikas BahlStarsKangana RanautRajkummar RaoLisa HaydonA Delhi girl from a traditional family sets out on a solo honeymoon after her marriage gets cancelled.A Coming of Age dramatic comedy that is a breath of fresh air in a stale sea of trite rom-coms. Truly creative and cross cultural. Full Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SczOn79-F50
- DirectorRajat KapoorStarsSanjay MishraSeema PahwaRajat KapoorAfter a distressing incident, a Delhi man vows to believe only what he can see, but his new ideals soon take his life in extreme directions.A unique film that requires more than one viewing to truly appreciate. As earnest and focused as its protagonist. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDgXhgDWDzo
- DirectorShoojit SircarStarsAyushmann KhurranaYami GautamAnnu KapoorA man is brought in by an infertility doctor to supply him with his sperm, where he becomes the biggest sperm donor for his clinic.A daring character driven Rom-Com with a unique mentor-student relationship. So authentically Delhi. Funny and surprisingly touching. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-eYpqxg7Lw
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsAamir KhanMadhavanMona SinghTwo friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".3 Idiots is a modern masala opera that succeeds at its goal of challenging the overwhelming pressure on students while being funny and hard-hitting. Full Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmGvIsOCTko
- DirectorRakeysh Omprakash MehraStarsAamir KhanSoha Ali KhanSiddharthThe story of six young Indians who assist an English woman to film a documentary on the freedom fighters from their past, and the events that lead them to relive the long-forgotten saga of freedom.A Bollywood social commentary that dared to move beyond the typical expectations of masala blockbusters. It’s an iconic and daring hit. Full Review here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MrBQ-lY0Xus
- DirectorVijay AnandStarsDev AnandNutanRajendranath MalhotraChildren of two life-long rivals fall in love and try to make their fathers see the error of their ways.A character-driven Bollywood classic with Dev Anand displaying timeless charm. It’s an all-around Fun film with great music. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4gVecBj3xA
- DirectorManeesh SharmaStarsRanveer SinghAnushka SharmaRanjit BatraShruti and Bittoo become partners in their very own "Wedding planning ka bijness" in Delhi and in the process discover friendship, love and one another.A fun modern Bollywood Rom-Com that hits most of its targets with confidence and consistency. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TZK5TMfGgI
- DirectorRajkumar HiraniStarsAamir KhanAnushka SharmaSanjay DuttAn alien on Earth loses the only device he can use to communicate with his spaceship. His innocent nature and child-like questions force the country to evaluate the impact of religious views on people.Moments of strong satire and genuine empathy are compromised by a tangled masala mess of slapstick, futurism and convenient plotting. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHScnB0pkk4
- DirectorSai ParanjpyeStarsFarooq ShaikhDeepti NavalSaeed JaffreyTwo womanizing slackers, Omi and Jai (Rakesh Bedi and Ravi Baswani respectively) attempt to woo the new girl in the neighbourhood, and fail - miserably. Their third room-mate, shy, and a bookworm - succeeds, much to their chargin. The two scheme up comical ideas to split the two lovebirds, so that their secrets and humiliation are not revealed.A fun self-aware classic comedy that pokes fun at Bollywood conventions. A messy 3rd act and awkward pacing compromise it somewhat;still fun. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zY37uKLJ10
- DirectorTigmanshu DhuliaStarsNana PatekarMohit AhlawatRimi SenA rookie cop questions the tactics of his superior, and attempts to track the abductors of his girlfriend.A crime thriller with well-written characters, some great performances and a plot and tone that keeps the viewer off-balance. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIt45-jT30
- DirectorRaj Kumar GuptaStarsRani MukerjiVidya BalanMyra KarnA journalist, who is more of an activist teams up with the sister of a murdered model, as she gets interested in the case and wants to bring justice to her case.A stirring and thoughtful crime drama that succeeds in spite of artistic liberties that almost sidetrack the film. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6GyMddHPEM
- DirectorYash ChopraStarsAmitabh BachchanSanjeev KumarShashi KapoorAn engineer visiting a town, has a brief affair with a local girl and walks off, leaving her with a child. The son grows up to avenge his deserted mother. Vijay is the angry young man playing the son.Quintessential angry young man story in not-so-conventional masala action drama clothing. Today's masala action could learn much from it. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Cxcq09AkGo
- DirectorAnurag KashyapStarsAbhay DeolMahie GillKalki KoechlinAfter breaking up with his childhood sweetheart, a young man finds solace in drugs. Meanwhile, a teenage girl is caught in the world of prostitution. Will they be destroyed, or will they find redemption?A gritty reinterpretation of Devdas that adds something new to the story, if at times it teeters on pretension. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drBCy5zmBDY
- DirectorJeevaStarsAbhishek BachchanBhoomika ChawlaMahesh ManjrekarThis action movie is filled with romance and adventure. As Abhisek fights for his life against the forces of crime and injustice, he meets Bhoomika, who captures his heart.While the main story is a run-of-the-mill Action Masala Comedy, Vijay Raaz’s B-Plot is A-grade satire. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aouxxLCx1vM
- DirectorSubhash KapoorStarsArshad WarsiAmrita RaoBoman IraniWanting to earn fame and fortune, a small time lawyer files a PIL for an infamous hit-and-run, and thus learns what it really is like to be a lawyer.A lighthearted comedy about a heavy issue that is at times quite effective with some interesting twists and memorable characters. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtuI7Qyz_nw
- DirectorKunal KohliStarsAamir KhanKajolRishi KapoorA sweet blind girl Zooni meets a flirty Rehan. She ignores her friends' warnings. It's her time to discover life. Is she making the right love choice?A classic masala film as iconic as it is tonally inconsistent. It is fun, shocking, maddening and memorable. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RgDwPLcbVlE
- DirectorHabib FaisalStarsRishi KapoorNeetu SinghAditi VasudevA middle class family in India tries to buy a new car.Do Dooni Chaar is a small film about everyday problems with a nice message about everyday corruption. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mfhf19gsqYI
- DirectorMrighdeep LambaStarsPulkit SamratManjot SinghAli FazalThe paths of four dream-chasing college friends cross with an array of colourful characters, from a tough-talking Punjabi female don to a Jugaad Baaz college watchman. Mayhem ensues.*beep* is a solid coming of age film with some great moments. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST-wsQ-oJx0
- DirectorShaad AliStarsRanveer SinghAli ZafarParineeti ChopraAbandoned when young, Bhaiyaji gives shelter to Dev and Tutu. A game of defiance, deception and love follows when free-spirited Disha enters their life.While Kill Dil is formulaic Action rom-com fare, it has style and wit. Fun to see Govinda sharing the screen with Zafar and Singh. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEX83e3k3IM
- DirectorKaran JoharStarsShah Rukh KhanKajolAmitabh BachchanAfter marrying a poor woman, rich Rahul is disowned by his father and moves to London to build a new life. Years later, his now-grown younger brother Rohan embarks on a mission to bring Rahul back home and reunite the family.KKKG is Dynastic Bollywood at its decadent best...and worst. This isn't masala. This is gulab jamun soaked in gallons of over-sweet syrup. Full Review Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIRdvOgr0RI
- DirectorAbhinay DeoAkshat VermaStarsImran KhanVir DasKunaal Roy KapurThree struggling room-mates unknowingly become potential prey of a ruthless gangster.This movie is kind of like hearing my mom cuss. The edginess feels put-on and pleading. To us it’s a middle class mob fantasy with pretensions of grittiness. For Full Review watch here: https://youtu.be/plKjoa6h7TE
- DirectorShashank KhaitanStarsVarun DhawanAlia BhattAshutosh RanaA girl from Ambala, Kavya Pratap Singh, is about to be married. When she visits Delhi to shop for her 'dhai lakh ka Ghagra, she meets Humpty Sharma, a carefree Delhiite, and falls in love with him.Another weekend. Another masala rom-com. A paint by the numbers Bollywood film that feels old beyond its years. Delhi does not feature prominently in the film. It has a few funny moments, but the only reason it's higher than Rockstar because it's honest about its masala roots and genre goals. For Full Review watch here: https://youtu.be/yB5xvSmw4E0
- DirectorImtiaz AliStarsRanbir KapoorNargis FakhriShammi KapoorJanardhan Jakhar chases his dreams of becoming a big Rock star, during which he falls in love with Heer.A fictional tale that follow the biopic formula, but confuses Pop for Rock, and whiny entitlement for rebellion. Superficial and melodramatic. Its depiction of Delhi is quite nice and it features some very nice moments and some decent music, but this all gets lost in the masala script. This is self indulgent Bollywood in the guise of cutting edge progress. For full review watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WH-U8HMbd3I
- DirectorShaad AliStarsAbhishek BachchanPreity G ZintaBobby DeolA crazy love story full of lies, deceits and a complicated quadrangle where each one has to think quickly and dance around each other's emotions.A self indulgent set of music videos strung together by a lazy and ineffective script. No plot, no laughs, no chemistry, no stakes. The only bit of Delhi that is featured is a fantasy sequence in which AB and PZ imagine themselves back in India. It's actually a really nice song and makes Delhi look nice, but this movie has nothing to do with Delhi. For full review watch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvKdV1JCRFw