tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post114082016763675317..comments2023-11-10T08:26:51.182-06:00Comments on Beth Loves Bollywood: because guests are as godsBeth Loves Bollywoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comBlogger244125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-89748898141276745482013-08-24T11:50:53.191-05:002013-08-24T11:50:53.191-05:00Hi Miranda! Thank you so much. The fact that I had...Hi Miranda! Thank you so much. The fact that I had anything to do with your love of 70s masala means my life's work is complete, I think. :D The urge to acquire and organize and share information is strong in this one and I'm just glad the internet existed as a place for me to do all those things - and, of course, meet so many fantastic people who have changed my life.<br /><br />Have you found crew of Indian film fans in Minneapolis? There are a lot of them! Start with Bollywood Food Club (link in my sidebar) if not. Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-48065956404075201632013-08-23T23:31:16.370-05:002013-08-23T23:31:16.370-05:00Hey Beth :)
I fell down the Bollywood and Indian ...Hey Beth :)<br /><br />I fell down the Bollywood and Indian film rabbit hole at the beginning of this year, and just can't seem to find my way out again (thank goodness). Of course, I had to immediately seek out some sort of commentary on what I was watching, and your blog was one of the first resources I found back in January. You and Filmi Geek and Memsaab Story and the PPCC and others (and your delightful collaboration on Masala Zindabad) are pretty much 100% responsible for my education in Hindi cinema. I can't thank you enough for the time you've spent over the years to amass your thoughts about movies, your screencaps, your research, and your time collectively building a community of English filmi-blogs that I've spent countless lovely hours reading. Also, if it weren't for you, it probably would have taken me a lot longer to stumble upon 70s masala, which is pretty much the best thing I've ever seen in my life (and is practically all I want to see for the rest of it). So, thanks :) I owe you one (or two, or a thousand). <br /><br />~Miranda (Twin Cities, MN)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-47042300538704585212013-07-07T20:18:22.766-05:002013-07-07T20:18:22.766-05:00Beth
Hello from another Bollywood addict! My fir...Beth<br /> Hello from another Bollywood addict! My first film was Veer Zara and from there I fell in love with SRK! Thanks to Netflix and being in a circle of Indian friends I've seen over 30 films in the past two years. I love Aamir Kahn, Salman Kahn I guess all the Kahns!! Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Kahn too. As for the ladies I love Kajol and Sridevi!<br />Rani is great too and the Bachans! Watching Well Done Abba at the moment it's very funny. My top ten favorite films are<br /><br />Dostana<br />3 idiots<br />Taare zameen par<br />DDLJD<br />Chandini<br />Bunty aur Babbli<br />Dil chata hai<br />Hum tum<br />Kabhi khusi<br />Bachne Hanseno<br /><br />LaurenLauren Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03995846844408340295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-5823501806826097932013-05-06T00:30:24.751-05:002013-05-06T00:30:24.751-05:00Hi Beth,
I've been following your tweets for ...Hi Beth,<br /><br />I've been following your tweets for quite some time now and you never cease to entertain and educate me with your love for Bollywood. Thoroughly enjoy your insights ! <br /><br />Big ups to Canada! <br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02720938135137361329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-12044652799496660052013-04-01T00:12:51.360-05:002013-04-01T00:12:51.360-05:00Hi there Beth!
I am dewaanifordrama, and I origin...Hi there Beth!<br /><br />I am dewaanifordrama, and I originally hail from South Africa (where I was long ago introduced to SRK by an Indian friend who always had pictures of him all over her school books, but sadly I never watched Bollywood then). I have since lived in many places, but I currently live in the mid-west in the US (going to grad school). <br /><br />I recently started blogging about Korean dramas, but Bollywood was my gateway into that, and still my first love. The first Bollywood movie I watched was Kal Ho Naa Ho, and I was HOOKED from then on out. (A friend was going to cook Indian food for us, which I LOVE, and she was going to introduce us to Bollywood. She ended up having to cancel...but the other friend and I were like, hey, let's try it out, we can always stop if we don't like it). Well, um, *cough* that has proved nigh impossible.<br /><br />I am starting a Bollywood blog in addition to my Korean drama blog...but it's in baby stages as of right now *silly grad school*, and this is how I stumbled across your fabulous blog, which of course is going on the blog list! eleanor https://www.blogger.com/profile/00855387096348294992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-6346397352286345312013-01-26T14:18:50.345-06:002013-01-26T14:18:50.345-06:00Hi Hilary -
Thanks for commenting! I recently con...Hi Hilary - <br />Thanks for commenting! I recently contributed some suggestions to a list of films for newbies over at Aspi's Drift: http://www.aspisdrift.com/2013/01/bollywood-101-brief-introduction-and.html One of the things I like about this particular list is (though I do not agree with everything on it, as is the way of lists) that it's annotated - more food for thought as you choose. :) Others I think work well include Chak De India (sports movie framework will already be familiar), Bunty aur Babli, Kandoukondain (Tamil version of Sense & Sensibility), maybe this year's Aiyyaa (haven't tried it on a newbie but if your friends like things like Amelie?), Omkara or Maqbool....Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-69902487808580694672013-01-26T13:17:47.212-06:002013-01-26T13:17:47.212-06:00Hi Beth,
I've been watching Bollywood since 20...Hi Beth,<br />I've been watching Bollywood since 2005, but I think I trace my interest back to a few years earlier. I watched Kuch Kuch Hota Hai in 2002 (?), but I was turned off by the fact that Anjali only seemed to be attractive with long hair, a sari, and by losing at basketball. Luckily, I soon saw the gorgeous Monsoon Wedding and a couple of friends who had studied in India brought me a sari and showed me how to eat (though not well) with my fingers. Those little cultural glimpses hooked me. Well, that and the dancing.<br />I've been using your blog for the past year to feel like I have a filmi-watching community and to find new movies, which I've luckily been able to order through the regional library network. I also just saw my first film in a theater a couple of weeks ago (Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola -- such a fun experience, even if it's not my favorite)!<br />Any ideas on good films to suggest to the uninitiated? I have friends who have been asking me to host a Bollywood party and I honestly cant identify my "a-ha!" film. <br />-Hilary (your map says from Saline, but it's actually Ypsilanti, MI)HilaryMIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10353090074987165361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-56568672577299247072012-09-02T21:27:46.001-05:002012-09-02T21:27:46.001-05:00Hi Fashion Police - Thanks!Hi Fashion Police - Thanks!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-21685963054770097642012-09-02T21:27:45.615-05:002012-09-02T21:27:45.615-05:00Hi Fashion Police - Thanks!Hi Fashion Police - Thanks!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-68975609767687569992012-08-19T15:45:07.120-05:002012-08-19T15:45:07.120-05:00Hi again NP - I have no doubt that if I had grown ...Hi again NP - I have no doubt that if I had grown up with Bollywood I would believe those things too! In fact, I remember being pretty disappointed when I learned that New York City was not as much liked Sesame Street as I had hoped. :)<br /><br />As for the weirdness and eccentricities - I try to appreciate them for what they are and what they intend to do, even if I don't personally like all of them. And of course many of them I LOVE, especially the ones developed and/or portrayed in the 70s. <br /><br />Sadly no trips to Australia planned but there are some great Bolly bloggers in Melbourne (probably elsewhere too, but those are the ones I happen to know). Try Cinema Chaat (link in my sidebar)!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-51323971847647058482012-08-19T00:22:58.008-05:002012-08-19T00:22:58.008-05:00Hi Beth,
Went through your blog an I must say tha...Hi Beth,<br /><br />Went through your blog an I must say that its a must stop for all fans of Bollywood movies, or movies in general for that matter.<br /><br />I have a movies blog too. Rashomon Effect (http://www.rashomon-effect.com). Mind adding me on your blogroll if you find it interesting enough?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />RRajtilak Bhattacharjeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021637303451713283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-72147433748291968532012-08-07T09:19:29.062-05:002012-08-07T09:19:29.062-05:00Beth!
Hello, again! Thanks for replying, your co...Beth! <br /><br />Hello, again! Thanks for replying, your comment made mine :) In all the excitement I forgot to share my experience of Bollywood so here it is. <br /><br />Amitabh Bachchan, he of the soulful eyes reciting 'Kabhi Kabhi' makes me go weak at the knees. But let's rewind. I'm Indian so Bollywood has always been a part of my life. As a 90's baby, I was young enough not be scarred by the high rise pants, god awful dance moves (read: pelvic thrust, weird bass and garish costumes) but old enough to remember Raj giving Simran his hand as she jumped on the train in DDLJ. I was the most gullible thing as a kid and I honestly used to believe the storylines shown in movies. I once asked my parents the name of the song they sang at their wedding! I HONESTLY believed songs could potentially start playing from no where if the moment was right! Yea, I was like 6 years old. However, as with any Bollywood fan, I did grow up to learn that Bollywood is on the most part best appreciated through suspension of disbelief. The fact that you GET IT, and can somehow can see past all the weirdness and eccentricities enough to love it is truly a refreshing change. It is tiring to explain to my non-Bollywood watching friends how one can be a relatively intelligent being and still enjoy Bollywood. <br /><br />Ranbir Kapoor is a current favorite. I admire his dedication and his ability to make me forget that he's acting. <br /><br />Keep well & Happy watching! <br />ps. I wish we could meet. Please give me a heads up if you head to the land Down Under and require an Australian buddy :)Neha Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822500601705037113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-4146071472713394022012-08-03T09:56:34.703-05:002012-08-03T09:56:34.703-05:00Anne - I'll look for Antaheen! It sounds delig...Anne - I'll look for Antaheen! It sounds delightful.<br /><br />Neha - Your comment made my day. Happy reading - but do get some sleep. :) And thank you for the Shammi story - I hadn't seen that.<br /><br />Stef - Oooh what part of Canada are you from? I lived in Toronto for two years and I miss it terribly. Give a shout if you want any recommendations for 70s and 80s films - and do read Memsaab Story (link in my sidebar) too - she is my go-to for films before 1980.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-37823312799124593172012-08-01T10:20:40.386-05:002012-08-01T10:20:40.386-05:00Hi Beth,
Just wanted to let you know another Can...Hi Beth, <br /> Just wanted to let you know another Canadian loves your site (and Bollywood, too). <br /> I watched my first Bollywood movie three years ago on a Jet Airways flight to India - Love Aaj Kal. It was the perfect intro, but I must say that the 1990s are my current favourite era. Obviously Kajol being fantastic has a lot to do with that. <br /><br /> Anyway, I am about to leave modern-ish Bollywood and delve backwards, and that's how I stumbled across your blog. You'll be a great help along the way, and I wanted to thank you. <br /><br /> StefStefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15316889625863858294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-71594858332157374962012-07-30T11:13:52.837-05:002012-07-30T11:13:52.837-05:00Hi Beth,
I have only just come across your wonde...Hi Beth,<br /><br /> I have only just come across your wonderful blog and it's suddenly one of those things I can't imagine life without! Let's just say that I have a class at 9am tomorrow and it's 2am and here I am...with no intention of moving whatsoever. So much goodness. <br /><br />I thought I might link you to an article for no other reason than a gut feeling that you'll like it. It is in one part a tribute to Shammi Kapoor and another a story of how Bollywood saved a journalist's life. And it doesn't read for more than a page! <br />http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2089363,00.html<br /><br />I sign off with an indescribable joy of having found a kindred spirit. <br /><br />NehaNeha Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822500601705037113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-90923611636285367362012-07-30T11:13:51.248-05:002012-07-30T11:13:51.248-05:00Hi Beth,
I have only just come across your wonde...Hi Beth,<br /><br /> I have only just come across your wonderful blog and it's suddenly one of those things I can't imagine life without! Let's just say that I have a class at 9am tomorrow and it's 2am and here I am...with no intention of moving whatsoever. So much goodness. <br /><br />I thought I might link you to an article for no other reason than a gut feeling that you'll like it. It is in one part a tribute to Shammi Kapoor and another a story of how Bollywood saved a journalist's life. And it doesn't read for more than a page! <br />http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,2089363,00.html<br /><br />I sign off with an indescribable joy of having found a kindred spirit. <br /><br />NehaNeha Prasadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14822500601705037113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-45557523369695178522012-06-05T04:37:58.617-05:002012-06-05T04:37:58.617-05:00The Bengali film I enjoyed most recently is Antahe...The Bengali film I enjoyed most recently is Antaheen by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury. It's flawed in some respects but there are really good performances (from Rahul Bose and Aparna Sen, among others) and a natural, relatable heroine. Basically the two main characters bond over email without knowing each other--but no, it's nothing like You've Got Mail. Oh, and it's got Sharmila Tagore! Chowdury's earlier film, Anuranan, did not do it for me. It's got a cast of people I usually like but I could not figure out why anyone was doing anything. "Some relationships are best undefined" is the tagline and as I ejected the movie I thought, "and it sure beat the hell out of me what that one was."Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-80161998815385076552012-06-02T08:39:56.274-05:002012-06-02T08:39:56.274-05:00Anonymous - You went to my spam filter, but in cas...Anonymous - You went to my spam filter, but in case you are real, thank you!<br /><br />Anne - Oh what a cool story! You are a very hardy cinematic traveler indeed to endure multiple viewings of Heyy Baby. :D Let me know some of your favorite Bengali films. I'm particularly interested to track down things that are NOT Ray, Mrinal Sen, and Ritwik Ghatak simply because those three are what EVERYONE says when I ask about Bengali movies (and of course I had heard about those before I even started watching Indian films). I just ordered a few from Induna so should be writing them up soon-ish. I've gotten some recommendations from folks on twitter that I would be happy to pass on to you if you wish. My email address is on the front page of the blog if you ever want to get in touch. <br /><br />I wish I posted more too. The weekly column at the WSJ India Real Time blog has consumed a lot of my writing energy this year, as has my actual 9-5 job. BUT thank you very much, and I hope to be posting here more by the end of 2012 when various other things in my life calm down a bit.Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-68688359980430604222012-05-31T02:51:28.384-05:002012-05-31T02:51:28.384-05:00Hi Beth. I'm the dot on your map from souther...Hi Beth. I'm the dot on your map from southern Japan. I got into Bollywood about five years ago when I was trapped in my hotel in Dhaka for 24 hours with a stomach thingie Heyy Babyy was on what seemed like a continuous loop on television for most of that time. Not the best circumstance (or the best film), but I branched out and I've been watching ever since. I like Bengali films as well (maybe better), but those are not as frequently subtitled so haven't watched as many. <br /><br />Love your writing and wish you'd post more, although I'm aware you probably don't want to quit your job and watch movies and blog.Annenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-41583869335406878362012-05-26T18:05:56.438-05:002012-05-26T18:05:56.438-05:00An superb read, thank you. It is acquiring harder ...An superb read, thank you. It is acquiring harder and harder to sift through all of the garbage online nowadays.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-33077517086043273832012-04-07T09:45:45.583-05:002012-04-07T09:45:45.583-05:00Fimwalli - SHASHI LOVE FOR EVERYONE! :)
bollywood...Fimwalli - SHASHI LOVE FOR EVERYONE! :)<br /><br />bollywoodista - Happy blogging! :)Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-63126930579948746242012-04-04T14:43:34.556-05:002012-04-04T14:43:34.556-05:00Hi Beth,
I've started watching Bollywood movi...Hi Beth,<br /><br />I've started watching Bollywood movies in 2009 and since then I've become addicted! :) I watched nearly 100 movies but I can't talk about them because nobody around me watches Bollywood :( That's why I just started a blog to write my thoughts about the movies. When I came across your blog I was really impressed with it, so much to read! Especially I liked the review about Dhobi Ghat:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-8449276643262167182012-02-08T00:22:51.154-06:002012-02-08T00:22:51.154-06:00Hi Beth! Love your blog and inspired me to start m...Hi Beth! Love your blog and inspired me to start my own!!! Thank you for being wonderful and awesome and posting your fab movie reviews and vintage magazine interviews up and keep up the Shashi love!<br /><br />http://musingsofamovielover.blogspot.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-39456358625313982272011-10-13T14:58:34.028-05:002011-10-13T14:58:34.028-05:00Hi Melissa - I work in an anthropology/world cultu...Hi Melissa - I work in an anthropology/world cultures museum so I know exactly what you mean :D Thanks for commenting!Beth Loves Bollywoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05540154833326987567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15977843.post-88389755085606872472011-10-13T14:47:48.993-05:002011-10-13T14:47:48.993-05:00Hi Beth! Great blog. I love the movie reviews and ...Hi Beth! Great blog. I love the movie reviews and I LOVE your banner photos!!<br /><br />I got into Bollywood because I had a hankering that I'd enjoy them. I'm a culture junkie (MA in Anthro!) and also love musicals with Fred Astaire and Gene Kelly, etc.<br /><br />I watch Veer Zaara with tears in my eyes, even over 50 viewings later! I can't get enough SRK and Rani!<br /><br />I found your blog through a book review of King of Bollywood on GoodReads!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05968684993358753483noreply@blogger.com