The Romantics (TV series)

The Romantics
GenreDocumentary
Created bySmriti Mundhra
Written bySmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann
Directed bySmriti Mundhra
Country of originIndia
Original languagesEnglish and Hindi
No. of episodes4
Production
Executive producersAditya Chopra
Uday Chopra
Smriti Mundhara
Jonathan Reiman
CinematographyLars Skree
EditorsMichael Bourne
Michael T. Vollmann
Production companyYRF Entertainment
Original release
Release14 February 2023 (2023-02-14)

The Romantics is a 2023 documentary series, created by Smriti Mundhra and Michael T Vollmann.[1] The four-part series explores the impact of Yash Chopra, his son Aditya Chopra, and their company Yash Raj Films on Hindi Cinema.[2][3][4]

Episode 1: The Boy from Jalandhar

Year Film Cast Notes
1957Naya DaurDilip Kumar
Vyjayanthimala
1959Dhool Ka PhoolAshok KumarDirectorial debut of Yash Chopra
Rajendra Kumar
Mala Sinha
Nanda
1961DharmputraShashi Kapoor
Mala Sinha
1965 Waqt Raaj Kumar
Sunil Dutt
Shashi Kapoor
Sadhana
Sharmila Tagore
1973DaagRajesh Khanna
Sharmila Tagore
Raakhee
1975DeewaarAmitabh BachchanConsidered a "landmark" in Hindi Cinema;[5]
Shashi Kapoor
Neetu Singh
Parveen Babi
1976 Kabhi Kabhie Amitabh Bachchan
Shashi Kapoor
Raakhee Gulzar
Waheeda Rehman
Rishi Kapoor
Neetu Singh
1981SilsilaShashi Kapoor
Amitabh Bachchan
Jaya Bachchan
Rekha
1984MashaalDilip Kumar
Anil Kapoor
Saeed Jaffrey
1985FaasleSunil Dutt
Rekha
1988VijayRajesh Khanna
Hema Malini
Rishi Kapoor
Anil Kapoor
Saeed Jaffrey
Anupam Kher
1989ChandniSridevi
Rishi Kapoor
Vinod Khanna

Episode 2: Prodigal Son

Year Film Cast Notes
1991LamheSridevi
Anil Kapoor
Waheeda Rehman
Anupam Kher
1993DarrSunny Deol
Juhi Chawla
Shah Rukh Khan
1995Dilwale Dulhania Le JayengeShah Rukh KhanDirectorial debut of Aditya Chopra
Kajol

Episode 3: The New Guard

Year Film Cast Notes
2000MohabbateinShah Rukh KhanRebooted Amitabh Bachchan's career; directed by Aditya Chopra
Amitabh Bachchan
Aishwarya Rai
Uday Chopra
Jugal Hansraj
Jimmy Sheirgill
2002Mujhse Dosti Karoge!Hrithik Roshan
Rani Mukerji
Kareena Kapoor Khan
Uday Chopra
2004Hum TumSaif Ali Khan
Rani Mukerji
Rishi Kapoor
Jimmy Sheirgill
2004DhoomAbhishek Bachchan
John Abraham
Uday Chopra
2004Veer-ZaaraShah Rukh Khan
Rani Mukerji
Preity Zinta
Amitabh Bachchan
Hema Malini
2005Bunty Aur BabliAmitabh Bachchan
Abhishek Bachchan
Rani Mukerji
2007Chak De! IndiaShah Rukh KhanThe film's theme song is frequently played, or sung by fans, at sports events in India.
Vidya Malvade
Shilpa Shukla
Sagarika Ghatge
Anaitha Nair
Seema Azmi

Episode 4: Legacy

Year Film Stars Notes
2008Rab Ne Bana Di JodiShah Rukh KhanDirected by Aditya Chopra

Special appearances in the song "Phir Milenge Chalte Chalte"

Anushka Sharma
2012Jab Tak Hai JaanShah Rukh KhanFinal film of Yash Chopra
Anushka Sharma
Katrina Kaif
Anupam Kher
Neetu Singh
Rishi Kapoor

Chopra family

Other Actors

Filmmakers, choreographers, and writers

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 83% of 6 critics' reviews are positive.[6]

Suchin Mehrotra of Hindustan Times in his review stated "The Romantics works best when it uses the YRF filmography merely as a stepping-off point to discuss Hindi cinema as a whole. The show comes to us at a time when it feels like filmmakers are looking back and celebrating what was."[7] A reviewer for Indian Express stated "It’s all rah-rah, hardly any nose-digs, but then you don’t really expect any in a series like this, about the biggest, most storied production house in Hindi cinema."[8] Renuka Vyavahare of The Times of India rated the first season 4 stars out of 5 and remarked "The Romantics is a treat to watch if you love Hindi cinema and Yash Chopra, which are pretty much synonymous."[9] Shubham Kulkarni from Koimoi rated 4/5 and wrote "The Romantics is an ode to the man who defined Hindi cinema for decades and even died with his director’s hat on."[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Netflix's 'The Romantics' Aims to Give Bollywood the Homage It Deserves". Time. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  2. ↑ Taneja, Nidhima (15 February 2023). "The Romantics on Netflix is one place where the 3 Khans don't matter. Aditya Chopra shines". ThePrint. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  3. ↑ Subramaniam, Tara. "'Cinema of aspiration': The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood's quintessential genre". CNN. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  4. ↑ "Netflix's The Romantics doesn't ask the uncomfortable questions around Yash Chopra's legacy". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  5. ↑ 'Deewaar' Turns 50: Amitabh Bachchan, Salim-Javed, and the Birth of the New Bollywood Hero
  6. ↑ "The Romantics Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 28 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "The Romantics Review: The YRF Docu-series works best when it focuses on films over family". Hindustan Times. 15 February 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  8. ↑ "The Romantics review: It's all rah-rah, hardly any nose-digs". The Indian Express. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  9. ↑ "The Romantics Season 1 Review: A celebration of Yash Chopra's legacy and the evolution of Hindi cinema". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  10. ↑ Kulkarni, Shubham (15 February 2023). "The Romantics Review: Chandni's Chiffon Saree Flies Again, Shah Rukh Khan's Raj Sprinkles His Charm One More Time; An Emotional Return To The Love Yash Chopra Taught Us!". Koimoi. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
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