Bollywood....What do you think?
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I've only seen a few scenes from bollywood films but one thing that has stood out to me was the incessant need to make everything seem way more dramatic than it actually is, be it with special effects, slow motion, zoom ins, stingers in the music, etc. even during dialogue. Probably to cover up the fact that the plot itself is not super interesting on its own. (Some real Hollywood films are guilty of this too, and some TV shows)
That said, that sort of thing is almost entertaining in itself. It feels almost like a parody of itself, though keep in mind this is based on a few scenes that people post often, which probably represent the most ridiculous of the films.
If I had to give advice to the producers, it would be to understand the importance of silence and pause in a movie, especially when trying to create tension.
Of course, it's possible there's some real gems. If you think you know some, I'd like to watch them. I'm on a movie kick right now so I could probably find time.
That said, that sort of thing is almost entertaining in itself. It feels almost like a parody of itself, though keep in mind this is based on a few scenes that people post often, which probably represent the most ridiculous of the films.
If I had to give advice to the producers, it would be to understand the importance of silence and pause in a movie, especially when trying to create tension.
Of course, it's possible there's some real gems. If you think you know some, I'd like to watch them. I'm on a movie kick right now so I could probably find time.
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My experience in India was a lot of media had multiple audio tracks and subtitle options. Not as certain how it worked in theaters as I was only in an Indian theater once. The language was Hindi from what I recall, despite being in a Punjabi speaking area.
You have to keep in mind that even in India that only about half the population even speaks Hindi.
Also, the dance and song scenes are integral that Bollywood certainly has its own thing going on.
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Love Bollywood, Om Shanti Om is a classic 
The proper title is "Hindi Film Cinema" so the films are naturally in Hindi. It's the fourth-most spoken language in the world so there's no shortage of understanding viewers in the native cuts. About 120 million people live in Bollywood's home state, there are a further 200 million in Uttar Pradesh where the state language is also Hindi. That's not to say that all Uttar Pradeshians speak Hindi but, as mentioned earlier, Bollywood cuts normally have soundtracks in other Indian languages.
The proper title is "Hindi Film Cinema" so the films are naturally in Hindi. It's the fourth-most spoken language in the world so there's no shortage of understanding viewers in the native cuts. About 120 million people live in Bollywood's home state, there are a further 200 million in Uttar Pradesh where the state language is also Hindi. That's not to say that all Uttar Pradeshians speak Hindi but, as mentioned earlier, Bollywood cuts normally have soundtracks in other Indian languages.
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Where's the poll option for "i couldn't care less about it?"
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...As a self-confessed film lover I watched a few Bollywood movies, but gotta say, a lot of them lacked substance and way too much focus is given to song-and-dance numbers, "sensuous" scenery, exotic locale and impossibly good looking leads. And most of them are too bloated in their running time too.
There were two Indian films I heartily recommend: One is Baghban and the other Lagaan. And surprise surprise, these two have absolute minimum of dance numbers, leads aren't the most attractive, and both films focus more on character development and story telling then trying to sell OST CDs.
Is it any wonder both films are also two of the highest grossing films in Indian cinema history?
There were two Indian films I heartily recommend: One is Baghban and the other Lagaan. And surprise surprise, these two have absolute minimum of dance numbers, leads aren't the most attractive, and both films focus more on character development and story telling then trying to sell OST CDs.
Is it any wonder both films are also two of the highest grossing films in Indian cinema history?
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My ex is from Trinidad by way of India and her Mom was a Hindu and loved watching Bollywood movies and it got me interested. I like the positive vibes you find in most movies, the singing, the dancing, reminds me of Hollywood musicals back when everyone could sing and dance. Plus Bollywood has this
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First saw Aishwarya Rai in Bride and Prejudice and was simply in awe of her beauty and talent. What a wonderful movie too, so much fun and so entertaining, especially if you like comedy and singing and dancing!
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First saw Aishwarya Rai in Bride and Prejudice and was simply in awe of her beauty and talent. What a wonderful movie too, so much fun and so entertaining, especially if you like comedy and singing and dancing!
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As an American-born Indian, I usually prefer Hollywood movies, but nonetheless I enjoy Bollywood. One thing I definitely like in Bollywood is the length of the movies. Hollywood movies are usually only 1:30 to 2 hrs, but a lot of Bollywood movies are near 3 hours. I think this lets them expand the story making it more interesting.
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It wasn't meant to be like that, I mostly direct most of my posts to Americans since I know them more but I forget GTP is less American than any other site
I changed to Non-Pakistanis
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But Bollywood isn't in Pakistan, it's in India... why would you exclude Pakistanis? Keep digging...
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When I think of Bollywood, I think of 'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...'.
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There are subtitles too you know
.You'll probably like 'Taal' then if you haven't watched it already...My ex is from Trinidad by way of India and her Mom was a Hindu and loved watching Bollywood movies and it got me interested. I like the positive vibes you find in most movies, the singing, the dancing, reminds me of Hollywood musicals back when everyone could sing and dance. Plus Bollywood has this
First saw Aishwarya Rai in Bride and Prejudice and was simply in awe of her beauty and talent. What a wonderful movie too, so much fun and so entertaining, especially if you like comedy and singing and dancing!
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I wonder if I'm the only one that see the irony in people objecting to you directing your original OP to Americans but no one seems to care that you reworded it to "non-pakis"It wasn't meant to be like that, I mostly direct most of my posts to Americans since I know them more but I forget GTP is less American than any other site
I changed to Non-Pakistanis
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I don't get it eitherI wonder if I'm the only one that see the irony in people objecting to you directing your original OP to Americans but no one seems to care that you reworded it to "non-pakis"
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