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Kalank

Kalank

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

In 1945, in Pre-Independent India, Kalank is the story in an ancient and prehistoric time. It is the story of a man named Zafar, living in the streets who tries to seek revenge against his mother (Bahaar Begum) and the royal family of his father. The king (Dev Choudarys’) wife dies. She wants Roop to step into her husband's life after she is gone. Roop does this out of compulsion to support her family. Roop & Dev at first don’t expect anything but discipline and no love from their relationship.

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Om Shanti Om

Om Shanti Om

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Bollywood is in love with a superstar that plans on reigning (Mukesh). Shanti loves a stone-hearted producer, and his greed for power and money is greater than his need and love for her. She comes in the way of his ambitions and goals, so he decides to murder her. Her true lover (Om) tries to save her. They are not saved, but they try to deliver justice in their next birth. It is the perfect combination of time periods and true love. It shows how misuse is not correct, and those who truly love you will be there for you no matter what.

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Dil Dhadakne Do

Dil Dhadakne Do

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Members of a rich and broken family who act together invite their family and friends on a cruise to celebrate their parents' 30th anniversary, dealing with the impact of family on their romantic lives. The daughter fights for equality and her love against her past lover (whom she loves) or her husband and his family (who lose respect for her) no matter her accomplishments, while parents mend relations, and the younger brother tries to commit to his real love while trying to help set up their friends.

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Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

When the son of a wealthy man meets a woman at a wedding, they slowly fall in love; while he wants nothing more than to marry her, she wants to pursue her dream of becoming an air hostess. They try to make things work but get too desperate. He gets in trouble in the process, making her unsure if he is a described man who can take care of her. They have to work together to create justice for both of them to create and figure out the life they want. They have to stand uo for one another and love each other unconditionally.

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Jab Harry Met Sejal

Jab Harry Met Sejal

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

Sejal is on a tour with her and her fiance’s family. While on the trip she loses her engagement ring. Harry, the tour guide, helps her find it in a compelling manner. She understands love and relationships better and how she should be treated. She experiences newfound freedom, security, and love when spending time with Harry. Harry, who was unsure and had his life be a mess, found clarity in his life when he was around Sejal. Will they be able to spend the rest of their life with each other, with Sejal’s fiance and family urging her to come back for the marriage?

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Dangal

Dangal

Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

After Mahavir Singh Phogat’s failure at winning a gold medal for the country, he vows to fulfill his dreams by training his daughters for the Commonwealth Games despite pressures from those trying to stop them due to their situation (status) and gender. The girls fight and give their all to fulfill their new dream given by their father. We are able to see the sacrifices of the girls, family, and those around them to succeed.

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Rab ne Bana ni Jodi

Rab Ne Bana di Jodi

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

After the wedding ceremony of Surinder Sahni and Taani, Surinder discovers that his new wife does not love him the way he loves her, as she is not able to digest her past. She has lost her lover and her father wishes for her to marry him before his death. She decides to enter a dance competition, Surinder puts on a disguise and joins the class and tries to become friends with her. She falls in love with her husband in the disguise of her dance partner, Raj, unaware that he is her husband. He wishes to understand if she will truly love him for what he is and if she can prove to be loyal.

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Jab tak hai Jaan

Jab tak hai jaan

Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
AN
Nov 9, 2023

A bomb disposal expert (Samar - Shahrukh Khan) has a bitter and lonely life and is not able to fall in love until he accepts his past with Meera (Katrina Kaif). He reunites with his love through those around him opening his eyes (Akira - Anushka Sharma). The songs truly express his pain and progression of the plot of him opening up viewpoints through his new friend, Akira, who accompanies him on his dangerous missions. As they get closer, he gets closer to his love he left in the past. He must learn to distinguish between friendship and his lost true love.

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The Maze of Bones

The Maze of Bones

By Rick Riordan
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Layla M.
Nov 3, 2023

The Maze of Bones is the first book in a series called The 39 Clues. The story follows brother and sister Amy and Dan Cahill who are at their grandma's funeral and have a chance to discover something that will change the world forever. All they have to do is find the 39 clues, but that is no easy task. Will the Cahills or their evil relatives find the clues first? This book is full of adventure, mystery, and lots of suspense.

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Mistborn The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

Mistborn: The Final Empire

By Brandon Sanderson
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mariam S.
Nov 3, 2023

Kelsier is the famed Survivor of Hathsin. He Snapped, coming into his powers and escaping the pits where the Lord Ruler of their realm sent him to die after his criminal activities. He’s back and more powerful, and he’s setting up a coup against the government. But layers and layers of deception lie within his plans, and at the heart of it all - Vin. A young girl, barely aware of her potential, susceptible to love and fear but also filled with great innovation, skill, and bravery. But even with these advantages, it’s hard to succeed in overthrowing an immortal and all-knowing being.

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