This week we take an in depth look at Aditya Chopra’s landmark romance
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, or DDLJ
Show Notes:
Thanks to (the attractive) Allan Mott for reviewing the show
Matt's podcast roundup on The Pulp
Celebrating DDLJ's 20th Anniversary
December 18th is stacked with movie releases
Erin makes a Rocky reference
We recognize Amrish Puri from his iconic role in Temple of Doom
Kajol's unibrow
So much Switzerland
Shout out to Pretentious Movie Reviews
Raj is an asshole, but charming
“Tujh Dekha To”, the song in a canola field (canola stands for: Canada Oil Low Acid)
INTERVAL ("Zara Sa Jhoom Loon Main" from Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge)
Simran is a handful while drunk
We are familiar with snow
Shah Rukh Khan's star-making performance (and terrible fashion sense)
and his iconic jodi with Kajol
DDLJ is the longest running film in Indian film history, maybe ever
Take the YRF Enchanted Journey in glorious Switzerland
"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge: The Record-Breaking Bollywood Rom-Com Celebrating 1000 Weeks in Cinemas" by Scott Jordan Harris
We discuss the lack of film criticism and popular awareness in the west
Poptimism
Next Episode: we discuss the work of filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali
