The Classic Bollywood Love Triangle: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

The Classic Bollywood Love Triangle: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)

A dramatic love triangle revolving around Nandini, her lover Sameer, and her husband Vanraj. In this episode, we discuss patriarchy in Indian families, men making decisions for women, and love vs duty (i.e. arranged marriage).

Pardes (1997)

Ganga, a simple Indian girl, is set to marry the American born-and-raised Rajiv until she realizes that they are incompatible. In this episode, Karan and Shazma break down the trope of NRI nostalgia.

Lamhe (1991)

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Love in the diaspora: Dilwale Dulhaniya Lejayenge (1995)

One of the most successful Indian films in history, DDLJ is the penultimate Bollywood love story.Raj and Simran fall in love while on a trip to Europe, against her father’s wishes, who Raj must win over. Karan and Shazma talk about love in the diaspora, displacement and the idealized homeland.

Hum Aapke Hain Koun: a sanskari wedding video

A festive extravaganza that tells the tale of Prem and Nisha, who fall in love over the course of their brother and sister’s wedding celebrations. In this episode, Karan and Shazma discuss sanskari values, the role of women in the South Asian family, and what we sacrifice for our families.