Bombay Movies Top 10

Bombay is a city full of romance, mystery, corruption, history, dreams, and broken hearts. What a perfect setting for some iconic movies! On Bollywood Drafts, we're celebrating the movie capital of Bollywood and the movies inspired by it. From coming of age stories to film noir to musicals, the city has seen it all. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Bombay movies of all time!

The players:

Aishwarya (@Aishworryyaa)

LLN (@ThisIsLLN)

Mr. Narci (@MrNarci)

Up next: Sridevi Top 17

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Rangeela re," Rangeela (1995, Tips Music, music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Mehboob)

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NRI Movies Top 10

On Bollywood Drafts, we're ranking movies based outside of India! Whether it's the US, the UK, Australia, Canada or South Africa, or anywhhere, we're looking at the NRI experience. What are some similarities these movies have? What do they say about the life outside of India, the connection to back home, and the divide between the past and the future? Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) to find the top 10!

The players:

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Kitty (@FilmyKitty)

Melanie (@melaniejeaston)

https://melaniejeaston.com/

Up next: Women's Rights Top 13

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Salaam namaste," Salaam Namaste (2005, YRF Music, music by Vishal Shekhar and lyrics by Jaideep Sahni)

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The first season of Bollywood Drafts has concluded! 9 episodes, 100+ movies played (including vetoed movies), and 20 guests, it's been quite the ride! Thanks to the listeners and the guests for being there as I developed the podcast.

On this bonus episode, I'll be introducing "Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala" aka another way for me to make and update a google sheets spreadsheet.

Then I'll recap season 1, talk about the lists, and what surprised me and the listeners.

Finally, I'll reveal the categories for season 2 and make some wild #1 predictions.

Thanks again, and hope you'll join us for season 2!

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Music used in the episode:

"Dola re dola," Devdas (2002, Universal Music India, music by Ismail Darbar and lyrics by Nusrat Badr)

"Kaun main? Haan tum," Ajnabee (2001, Tips Music, music by Anu Malik and lyrics by Sameer)

"Mere naseeb mein," Naseeb (1981, Universal Music India, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi

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Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13

From romantic comedies to spy thrillers, from biopics to social dramas, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress went to an eclectic set of 24 movies. Join host and moderator Manish Mathur (@vertigay314) in ranking the Top 13 of Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies from 2000 to 2023. Eligible movies include Jab We Met, Devdas, Kahaani, Mimi, Piku, and more. What gets in and what gets left out? Listen to find out!

The players: Erin (@erinefraser) Kathy (@kathyfgibson) Nim (@maplebrownie) Shah (@theshahshahid)

Up next: Famous Duos Top 13

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The Kapoor Dynasty Top 10

It's the holiday season, and it's time to celebrate with loved ones. And there's no bigger Bollywood family than The Kapoors. Spanning decades and generations, The Kapoors can be traced back to the beginning of the Hindi film industry. Raj, Kareena, Shashi, Ranbir, and more! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 10 movies featuring one or more Kapoors. With movies from over 7 decades, there are a lot of genres, trends, and innovations within this dynasty.

The players:

Beth (https://bsky.app/profile/bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)

Pitu (@PituSultan on Instagram

Filmi Ladies podcast

@FilmiLadies on Instagram

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Bluesky, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Zindagi ek safar hai suhaana," Andaz (1971, Saregama, music by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri)

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Marriage Stories Top 10

Happy Valentine's Day from Bollywood Drafts! For the 3rd season premiere, we are ranking marriage stories on the podcast! What happens after happily ever after? These movies track the ups and downs of marriage, 'til death--or an affair or unemployment or in-laws--do us part! Join host and moderator Manish in finding the top 10 marriage movies in Bollywood!

The players:

Manish (@vertigay314)

Melanie (@PardesiYT)

https://www.youtube.com/@PardesiReviews

Shah (@theshahshahid)

Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Saathiya," Saathiya (2002), YRF Music/Saregama, music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar)

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Netflix Originals Top 10

India's streaming content has ballooned over the last few years: attracting big names, unique concepts, and enjoyable movies of all genres. With that classic "tudum" noise, audiences are transported to brilliant stories with engaging characters. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Hindi language Netflix originals!

The players:

Cris (@limjaeseven)

https://letterboxd.com/crislim/

Kathy (@kathyfgibson)

Access Bollywood

Suchin (@suchin545)

https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/author/suchin-mehrotra

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Ishq mitaye," Amar Singh Chamkila (2024, Saregama, music by AR RAhman and Irshad Kamil)

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Famous Duos Top 13

We love their chemistry. We enjoy their camaraderie. We look forward to seeing them together again and again. Bollywood has given us so many iconic duos over the last few decades. From heartfelt romantic duos to gut-busting comedic ones, there's no shortage of Famous Duos. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 13 movies starring a Famous Duo!

The players:

Aahil (@aahildayani)

Beth (@bethlovesbolly)

Melanie (@PardesiYT)

Yamini (@pappucharu)

Up next: Amitabh Bachchan Top 13

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outro music: "Keh doon tumhein," Deewaar (1975, Universal, music by RD Burman and lyrics by Sadhir Ludhianvi)

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Shah Rukh Khan Top 13

Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best movie of all time!

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South Asian Excellence Top 9

We're doing something a little different here on Bollywood Drafts: ranking movies made by South Asian creators outside the Bollywood industry. Think directors like: Satyajit Ray, M. Night Shyamalan, and Mira Nair, and actors like Kal Penn, Parminder Nagra, and Suraj Sharma. And your usual host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) gets to participate this time!

The players:

Manish

Shah (@theshahshahid)

Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/

Up next: Madhuri Dixit Top 13

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "The Gravel Road," The Village (2004, Hollywood Records, music by James Newton Howard)

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Sridevi Top 17 (part 2)

Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the second part, featuring the top 11 Sridevi movies! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Blueskyy, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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Manmohan Desai Top 10

It's the season 2 finale of Bollywood Drafts! And for this special occaision, we are ranking the top 10 movies from filmmaker Manmohan Desai. He was a pioneer of the masala genre, working with the top actors and creatives for decades. Not only were his films massively entertaining and memorable, but they featured taboo topics, political themes, and groundbreaking narratives. Join host and moderator in finding the 10 best films of this enduring auteur!

The players:

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Amrita (@amritaiq.bsky.social)

Amrira on Instagram: @amrita_by_the_book

Khandaan Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KhandaanPodcast

Beth (@bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)

Filmi Ladies podcast

@FilmiLadies on Instagram

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Bluesky, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Humko tumse ho gaya hai pyar kya karein," Amar Akbar Anthony (1975, Universal Music India, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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Bollywood Horror Top 13

Happy Halloween from Bollywood Drafts!

Bollywood horror movies range from silly to scary, from ghosts to evil dolls. As we close out Spooky Season 2024, it's time to look at the best of the best for Hindi movies that will make you keep the lights on at night. Featuring horror auteurs and scream queens new and old, this ranking is sure to be more treat than tricks! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 best Bollywood horror movies.

The players:

Erin (@erinefraser)

Josh (@HatefulJosh)

Kathy (@kathyfgibson)

Matt (@matt_bowes)

Bollywood Is for Lovers podcast

Trash Art and the Movies podcast

Access Bollywood

Screen Anarchy

Up next: Bombay Movies Top 10

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Lag ja gale," Woh Kaun Thi? (1964, Saregana, music by Madan Mohan and lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan)

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Madhuri Dixit Top 13

40 years ago, Madhuri Dixit made her debut in Bollywood. Since then, she's reigned as THE queen of Bollywood for movie fans all over the world. Winner of 6 Filmfare Awards (out of a record 17 nominations), Dixit has appeared in numerous classic films by legendary filmmakers. Celebrated for her dancing, honored for her acting, and respected for her enduring cultural influence, Madhuri Dixit will always be our Dhak Dhak girl. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 for this icon of cinema.

The players:

Akash (@fagittarius_jd)

Ru (@djrubot)

Shivani (@shivani510)

Stacey (@bollywriter)

Akash's writing: https://ajswrites.wordpress.com/

Ru on Instagram: @RuBhatt

Shivani on Letterboxd: Shivani_T

Stacey @ BollySpice: https://bollyspice.com/

Stacey on Instagram/Threads: @staceybollywriter1111

BollySpice on Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@bollyspicemagazine

Khandaan Podcast video essay on Madhuri Dixit by @amritaIQ

Up next: Yash Chopra part 1 - Bottom 9

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Choli ke peeche," Khal Nayak (1993, Tips/Warner Music, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)

It's the season 1 finale!

Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 2, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) brings back the panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the top half of Yash Chopra films! With 13 amazing movies, 8 vetoes + the listeners' veto, and 4 passionate film enthusiasts, the episode will be a thrilling journey to the #1 movie.

The players:

Yamini (@pappuchaaru)

Yamini on Instagram: @ya.minute

Sal (@Salandthebadpun)

Sal on Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

Nim (@MapleBrownie)

Nim on Instagram: @MapleBrownie

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Up next: Season 2 of Bollywood Drafts will begin in October 2024...stay tuned!

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Theme music: Yash Raj Films logo theme

Intermission/outtro music: "Tere mere hothon pe," Chandni (1989, Saregama, music by Shiv-Hari and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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Amitabh Bachchan Top 13

Perhaps one of the hardest rankings on this podcast yet? With over 50 years and hundreds of defining performances, Amitabh Bachchan is THE defining star of Bollywood. Winner of 16 Filmfare Awards and 6 National Film Awards, Amitabh Bachchan has made an immeasurable contribution to Hindi cinema. He's worked with everyone, and film fans the world over admire and celebrate his classic films. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 Amitabh Bachchan movies! So many different eras, characters, genres, lots to pick from!

The players:

Amrita (@amritaIQ)

Ankur (@ankurdedits)

Asim (@asimburney)

Sujoy (@9e3k)

Khandaan Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KhandaanPodcast

Khandaan video essay on Amitabh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKNgUmiV2qk

Parde ke Peeche: https://pkppodcast.wixsite.com/podcast/episodes

Up next: South Asian Excellence Top 10

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outro music: "Jumma chumma de de," Hum (1991, Saregama, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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Abbas Mustan Top 10

It's the season 2 premiere!

For over 30 years, Abbas Mustan has delivered iconic thrillers, twisted romances, and soundtracks full of bangers. With films like Ajnabee, Humraaz, Baazigar, Race, and Aitraaz, Abbas Mustan pushed the envelope with provocative themes and changed the cinematic landscape with dazzling direction and surprising twists. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Abbas Mustan movies of all time.

The players:

Aahil (@aahildayani)

Melanie (@melaniejeaston)

https://melaniejeaston.com/

Shreemi (@shreemiverma)

Up next: Bollywood Horror Top 13

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Lat lag gayee," Race 2 (2013, Tips Industries Ltd, music by Pritam and lyrics by Mayur Puri, Sameer Anjaan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and Prashant Ingole)

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Yash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1)

Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 1, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) invites a panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the bottom 9 movies of his iconic career. From his early hits to a few rare misses, they explore which films land at the bottom of the list and why. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll reveal the top 13 Yash Chopra films!

The players:

Yamini (@pappuchaaru)

Yamini on Instagram: @ya.minute

Sal (@Salandthebadpun)

Sal on Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

Nim (@MapleBrownie)

Nim on Instagram: @MapleBrownie

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Up next: Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)

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Theme music: Yash Raj Films logo theme

Intermission/outtro music: "Zindagi ittefaq hai," Aadmi aur Insaan(1969, Saregama, music by Ravi and lyrics by Sudhir Ludhianvi)

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Sanjay Leela Bhansali Top 10

The elaborate sets. The dizzying camerawork. The intense performances.

National Award winning filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali created his own cinematic language that has been entertaining audiences worldwide. Over the last three decades, his films have been discussed, analyzed, paid homage to, derided, and rediscovered. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in creating the definitive ranking of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's entire filmography in celebration of the successful Netflix series Heera Mandi.

The players: Aaditya (@stelladilli) Aahil (@aahildayani) Silam (@silamsiva)

Up next: Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13

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Sequels Top 10

Join Bollywood Drafts in ranking the top 10 Bollywood sequels! From beloved franchises to spiritual sequels, this ranking is a roller coaster ride. Bollywood has given sequels to romantic comedies, action epics, superhero movies, and social satires, and we are here to dig through to find the best! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) to find the top 10 Bollywood sequels!

The players:

Anas (@thefilmykid)

(@filmy.kidd on instagram)

Molly (@RasberryRazz)

https://bsky.app/profile/mrasberry.bsky.social

Silam (@SilamSilva)

@Silambarasu on instagram

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Bluesky, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

Up next: Manmohan Desai Top 10

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Badri ki dulhania," Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017, T-Series, music by Tanishk Bagchi and lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed)

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Sridevi Top 17 part 1

Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the first half, and part 2 will come soon! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Blueskyy, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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