bollywood doubleheader!

Woohoo!!!
Today, Barbara and I journeyed to Pooler. It was a rare occasion: two fresh new movies from India were screening during the same week!
Hallelujah!!!
It was a Christmas miracle!
The two films couldn't have been more different in appearance or setting. That was good, so we didn't overdose on the experience! But both were romantic at their hearts and both preached about acceptance of others, regardless of family rivalries or difference in religion.
Hallelujah!!!
Both featured absolutely incredible dance numbers, too!
"Dilwale" had a fairly contemporary setting, with lush use of color. It was another romantic pairing of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol, as the star-crossed lovers Kali and Meera. The timeline jumped back and forth fifteen years, between their ill-fated romance and that of their younger siblings. Very nice!
Here's a video of one of the most romantic musical numbers, ever!



After that lush overload of testosterone and estrogen, some real food was needed to restore our energy. In the scant hour between the two, we dined on shrimp ceviche around the corner at Jalapenos. Refreshing and tangy and loaded with protein - just what we needed!

Back to the Royal Cinemas for our second dose of Bollywood! Set in the mythic times of legends, "Bajirao Mastani" was a different vision in every way. Set in the 1700's, the tale followed Bajirao I and his love of two women who he called wife: Kashi, a Hindi, and Mastani, a Muslim. The bfe would have loved it: no happy ending here. Bajirao and Mastani died, he on the battlefield, she by the hands of his older son.
But from the very beginning, the opulence and use of gold was almost overwhelming present! Lavish sets with subdued tones, fierce battle scenes, even fierce dancing!
Seriously! I had no idea that Indian cinema had cock rock!
But here is the proof, y'all!



Who cares that the guys were all wearing skirts? Such masculinity leaped right off the screen and dared to be questioned!
Hot damn!

Fabulous way to end a Monday!
Thanks, Barbara!
Good to see you, too, Carolyn!
Enjoy those videos... I sure will!
(smile!)