r/CineShots • u/Boss452 Scott • 2d ago

Shot Bajirao Mastani (2015)

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u/Boss452 Scott 2d ago

Same director and actor and composer as this:

https://reddit.com/r/CineShots/comments/1gsi4jb/padmaavat_2018/

You get the same vibe as well too. Basically warriors having a party.

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u/cgcego 2d ago

Wow, gorgeous! If I - a total noob in indian cinema- had to pick one of their collaborations which one would you suggest?

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u/Boss452 Scott 2d ago

I wouldn't say they are must watch movies. Some good elements in them and stories are decent but the overall films are roughly 7/10.

If you had to watch them, then I'd suggest Padmaavat (2018). Keep in mind, they are long films.

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u/JimJimmyJimJimJimJim 2d ago

Hit us with your top 5 essential watches then.

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u/Boss452 Scott 2d ago

Top 5 essential Bollywood watches or what?

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u/puhzam 1d ago

Yes please

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u/Boss452 Scott 1d ago

5 essential watches in my view:

1) Sholay (1975): Considered wideley has being the greatest Bollywood movie of all time. It's basically an adaptation of Seven Samurai and Magnificent Seven. And dare I say it is the most entertaining of the trio, if not the best. It has it all action, drama, romance, comedy & emotions.

2) Haider (2014): A adaptation of Hamlet and grounded into a local and relevant setting. A very strong film with great writing and some of the best acting you would see in a Bollywood film.

3) 3 Idiots (2009): A huge hit when released. It's basically a comedy drama but with a very important message which really resonated with young people back in the day.

4) Veer Zaara (2004): You cannot visit Bollywood and miss out on a romantic film. Romance is 80% of Bollywood. This is a very powerful romantic film with amazing music and the melodrama done well that is essential to Bollywood romance.

5) Hera Pheri (2000): I don't know if comedy translates well but this movie is hilarious and a kind of comedy film Bollywood used to make best.

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u/White_Dynamite 1d ago

Thanks for the list! The one big Indian movie I saw awhile ago that a bunch of people were talking about and even Pitch Meetings made a video about was RRR. How does that compare?

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u/Boss452 Scott 1d ago

My pleasure.

Yeah RRR made a lot of noise when released. It is a good film but not strictly Bollywood if you will. RRR is closest to Sholay in the list I give in that it also has it all: action, drama, romance, comedy etc.

Also, the friendship b/w two characters in RRR is similar to the two main leads in Sholay. In fact Sholay has a more nuanced and deeper friendship bond. If you like RRR you should like Sholay, barring the old timey effects.

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u/dergachoff 2d ago

I don’t know the movie: is having the lights with grids in frame intentional to show that they are on set?

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u/exredditor81 2d ago

I've watched this movie and Paadmavat several times and never noticed the grid lights before, too busy watching the actors!

Probably the DP was told where the lights were but lost track when actually filming... it doesn't bother me.

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u/MattyLlama 2d ago

I'm willing to argue it looks enough like simple vents in the canvas of the tent to let light in and smoke out to pass for me

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u/exredditor81 2d ago

Yes, I was also thinking that, maybe real tents have exactly this to keep birds out.

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u/jgoden 2d ago

Why is it in Indian movies, there’s always a scene like this. What’s the appeal to having a war hero sing with his merry men. And in perfect choreography.

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u/rashi_aks08 2d ago

Maybe the vibe is similar to sailor songs, war chants/war songs and stuff. These movies are musicals.

Giving a western example here for the vibes. Why do we have songs like these...

https://youtu.be/QXeYVV1zcUc?si=JL0egURa6-nAcGY6

The indian songs are just made in different style of music and dance, different context...one that appeals to the local and domestic audience.

..Although the art of good intentional songs, musicals and music videos is kinda degrading in India. (Or maybe thats my subjective experience)

When done right, the songs improve/elevate the story/emotions to the next level...just as a good soundtrack by Hans Zimmer can do.

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u/TerribleAtGuitar 2d ago

Indian culture loves their music ¯_(ツ)_/¯

It’s also a flex in a way… i feel like very few Hollywood productions can pull something off that’s this scale

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u/Pizza_YumYum 2d ago

That’s me when I don’t have to work.

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u/Ex_Hedgehog 2d ago

Me when I'm strutting with my boys!

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u/dabnada 2d ago

Choreography was cool, but was anyone else expecting more from the actual camerawork? Felt pretty underwhelming lol

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u/cgcego 2d ago

It depends on the intention of the filmmakers. I think the camera does what it's supposed to, spotlighting the incredible mise-en-scene and choreography. Too much moving around can be distracting at times.

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u/Swan-Diving-Overseas 2d ago

Yeah there’s so much kinetic movement already in the frame you don’t necessarily need unnecessary angles/cuts

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u/Boss452 Scott 2d ago

Shot is cinematic no?

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u/TerribleAtGuitar 2d ago

For dance heavy scenes I don’t think that’s fair… That’s like saying the camerawork in 12 angry men is underwhelming. Sometimes it’s best to just show the action in frame and let the actors do their thang without any flashy moves, especially if it’s something more reminiscent of a stage play, like a Bollywood dance number or courtroom drama

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u/AcceptablePea4459 Boyle 2d ago

3rd graded commercial bollywood films are showing up quite frequently, noice.

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u/sirduke75 2d ago

3rd graded?

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u/leAlexc 2d ago

I know this is the meme/fun scene but there also a million other absolutely beautiful shots from this movie

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u/5o7bot Fellini 2d ago

Bajirao Mastani (2015)

The love story of a warrior

Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. They struggle to make their love triumph amid opposition from his conservative family.

History | Romance | Drama
Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Actors: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 73% with 283 votes
Runtime: 2:38
TMDB | Where can I watch?

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u/Muhfuggajones 2d ago

I remember this clip from this video! Syncs up kinda well.

https://youtu.be/GDo9_I1jKoE?si=GhJRC9dWrU3TCE1d

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u/mybrainisonfire 2d ago

Me and the boys when the DJ plays Darude - Sandstorm