161: Anil Kapoor's 2000s: Bulandi, Calcutta Mail, and Welcome

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We return to our Anil Kapoor decades series with three films from the 2000s: a double role, an action mystery, and an ensemble comedy.

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Anil Kapoor's 80s and 90s
Moving from lead actor to ensemble films
Aesthetic shifts in 2000s Bollywood
Reflecting on Slumdog Millionaire and its impact
Bulandi
Remake of Nattamai
"Gourd scene"
Songs: "Saari Duniya Mein," "Teri Meri Ik Jind," and "Ab Bujho Ri Bujho"
We don't know Raveena Tandon

INTERVAL ("Teri Akhiyon Main" from Bulandi)

Calcutta Mail
It's a remake of Choodalani Vundi, Erin apologizes for completely butchering that title
Hong Kong vibes
The "dead wife" home movie
Song: "Kahan Pe Meri Jaan Jaogi"
Welcome
Inspired by Mickey Blue Eyes
Will we watch Welcome to the Jungle?
Songs: "Honth Rasiley" and "Welcome"
We forgot Irrfan was in Slumdog Millionaire, as we noted we haven't seen it since it came out

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