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Amid lockdown, people are catching up on Bollywood movies during their free time. The films are an excellent source of entertainment during these days. Some prefer comedy films, while others like action movies. But the feel-good movies are enjoyed by everyone. It can lift up your mood any time at any given time. It has a pinch of humour. romance and tragedy. So we bring you the top 10 feel-good films to binge-watch over the weekend.
The film is about a story of a mother who wants to learn English. So she decides to take up a class to learn the language and her niece supports her throughout the course. The film taught us the value of relationships and having faith in yourself. Helmed by Gauri Shinde, it stars Sridevi in a pivotal role. So if you haven't watched it so it is a good time.
Helmed by Vikas Bahl, 'Queen' starred Kangana Ranaut, Lisa Haydon and Rajkummar Rao in pivotal roles. It is a story of a girl named Rani who goes on her honeymoon all alone when her fiance ditches her a day before their wedding. The actress always wanted to visit Paris and Amsterdam so she goes on the trip solo. It is good to see her exploring her life and travelling around the world rather than getting depressed over her break up.
Aamir Khan, Akshaye Khanna and Saif Ali Khan's 2001 film 'Dil Chahta Hai' is remembered even today. The film talks about love and friendships. It revolves around a group of friends who go on a trip to Goa. They share different approaches to relationships. Since its release, the film has become a cult classic. It is a must-watch movie with your gang.
This film starring Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sharman Joshi is inspired by Chetan Bhagat's book 'Five Point Someone'. It is about the friendship of engineering students. It is narrated through parallel scenes, one in the present and the other ten years in the past. It also drew attention to the social pressure led by the educational system. It ends on a good note as the stars finally reunite at the end.
Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, 'Wake up Sid' tops our chart. The film starred Ranbir Kapoor and Konkana SenSharma in pivotal roles. The film is about a spoiled rich kid Sid Mehra (Ranbir Kapoor). He is a college student who fails in his final exams. He meets Aisha (Konkona Sen Sharma), who is an aspiring writer from Kolkata. The best thing about the film is, every college student in the '20s can relate to it.
'The Lunchbox' is a unique story of an aged widower and housewife. Irrfan Khan plays the role of Saajan who is about to retire from his job and Ila a housewife who prepares lunchbox for him. They end up exchanging letters every day. This simple conversation turns them into friends. It is a beautiful story for a man and a woman in the city where the lunchbox plays a cupid.
'Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na' stars Imran Khan and Genelia D'Souza in pivotal roles. It marked the debut of Imran Khan (Aamir Khan's nephew) and Prateik Babbar as actors. It received positive reviews and was successful at the box office. It is a love story of two best friends who realise their feelings for each other when they get depart.
The romantic pair of Deepika Padukone as Naina and Ranbir Kapoor as Bunny from 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' made us all go weak in the knees. We can't get enough of their amazing chemistry on screen. The film will teach you to live every moment and enjoy life as it comes, learn to take risks and explore your inner free spirit.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao starrer 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' is a must-watch film. It is known for its engaging love story and innocence. It is full of peppy songs for all music lovers, amazing dialogues that were loved by the audience.
Although Filmfest DC ended in April, the movies still have a lasting impact. The international films that were shown can help to build deeper understanding between different cultures and let viewers experience the world through new perspectives. The event introduced many individuals to films that may otherwise have been overlooked.
The film English Vinglish was created by Indian writer/director Gauri Shinde. The first half of the film took place in India and centered on the lives of Shashi and her family, particularly her husband and two children. The setting shifted once Shashi traveled by herself to New York City to help her sister prepare for the upcoming wedding of her daughter.
The movie was about courage and allowed the audience to empathize with how frustrating it must be for someone in a foreign country unable to communicate due to a language barrier, and often being treated poorly as a result. The most heartbreaking incident, once in New York, was when Shashi was unable to articulate her order in the line at a restaurant and then continued to be rushed by the impatience of the lady taking the orders. The caf worker had little understanding of what Shashi was going through. Hopefully films like this one will increase understanding, cooperation, and patience by shining a light on the struggles of adjusting to new languages and cultures.
Shashi decided to enroll in an intensive 4-week English class, along with a woman from Mexico, a French cook, a Chinese hairstylist, a taxi driver from Pakistan, and an African man. This was not only a film about learning English because the movie celebrated the various cultures that were represented in the classroom. Somehow they all became close friends and developed a sense of camaraderie while attempting to accomplish a common goal. It was not only English that bonded the group, but also the sharing of their cultures, including their native food and customs.
It was astonishing to see a classroom filled with people from so many diverse backgrounds learn one language from an instructor who solely spoke English. Although it is hard to fathom how this works, this practice is quite common. There are many programs available that teach English as a second language through similar methods to those depicted on the screen. Many churches, non-profit organizations, and colleges/community colleges offer both training to teach a course and the classes themselves.
Thanks so much for highlighting something truly remarkable about this film that I'd overlooked - non-desis as real people. One more thing that marks this as a very good film, definitely requiring a rewatch or two.
Hey Mansi, sorry for the delay in replying. Glad you also enjoyed the movie and yes, Mehdi. Sigh... :)
@ David - oh wow, you commented a while ago but... hope you liked it? :)
@ Sabkon Wells - I agree, it's the kind of movie I can recommend without having to put a milion disclaimers on it. Glad everyone loved it.
Hey Stuart! Yay! You finally watched it! And yes, +1 on the rewatch value, for many reasons. I have to get back into the sport of buying DVDs so I can own this and rewatch at leisure. Nice seeing you around here, despite my horrible hosting skills lately. :)
Hey thanks for this wonderfully written review...u have captured the quintessential soul of the movie !
Watched this last year on a cold winter Christmas morning, the movie brightened my day and kept me smiling through the day!
Not many movies give u those happy tears nowadays, this one did !
I was watching English Vinglish with my daughter the other day. This movie sashayed into the list of the best movies of Sridevi with elan. It goes without saying that I had loved the movie when it was released but I never got around to watching it again.
A repeat watch of the movie several years and a few grey hairs later made me realise that English Vinglish is packed with so many more brilliant moments than what I had deciphered back then. Without trying too hard, it throws various life lessons our way, if only we are willing to catch the pearls of wisdom.
I run an NGO which helps women with limited resources to upskill themselves and I realised that so many women, like Shashi, downplay their achievements and accomplishments. Sometimes, because of conditioning and sometimes, because of the attitude of society towards them in general.
In the movie, Shashi sells laddoos which is a legit business involving back-breaking work, but it is only when her tutor recognizes her as a businesswoman that it dawns on her that there is more to what she has been doing so passionately. That she is more. That she can do more.
The entrepreneurship scenario is fast-changing, and the joke is on who has not kept up with it and made the home-grown/small business owners feel any less than what they are. I am sure even a few men taking to entrepreneurship face this, but the attitude towards women is worse which makes some of them hesitant to own like they own it.
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