James Morrison (James Morrison)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

I know there was something along these lines in the old ILX, but I cannot find it in Googlecache. So here we go again: what’s a good Bollywood movie for someone who wants to find out what all the fuss is about, but is intimidated by 200-minute-plus running times, and hasn’t a clue where to begin?

James Morrison (James Morrison)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

Please help!

Matt Cibula (Formerly, the Haikunym)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

1. Lagaan

2. Kuch Kuch Kota Hai

3. Devdas

4. Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham...

5. Kandukondain Kandukondain (not Bollywood, actually, made in Tegulu)

Alex in SF (Alex in SF)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

Do not start with Sholay! Actually don’t watch Sholay AT ALL!

a mediocre black-and-white cookie in a cellophane wrapper (hanks1ockli)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

RUN!!!

Matt Cibula (Formerly, the Haikunym)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

Oh and NEVER be intimidated by long running times — Lagaan is almost 4 hours but it zings right along. DVDs can always be paused you know.

RIYL Christiane F. (drowned in milk)
Nineteen years ago (Thursday, 28th December 2006)

How’s Dil Se? I know the “Chaiyya Chaiyya” train sequence is legendary, but is the rest of the film nearly as good?