: A vibrant, violent reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet set in Gujarat, India. It follows Ram (Ranveer Singh) and Leela (Deepika Padukone), whose families have been sworn enemies for 500 years. Director : Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Lead Cast : Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone.
Their instant, "lustful" love triggers a series of tragic events. After a botched elopement and a cycle of retaliatory murders involving their brothers, the two find themselves leading their respective clans while trying to broker a peace that their families—particularly Leela’s formidable mother, (Supriya Pathak)—refuse to accept. Roger Ebert Ram-Leela movie review & film summary - Roger Ebert Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-leela With English Subtitles
For international viewers, Bollywood songs can sometimes feel like interruptions. This is another reason why watching is superior. The subtitles translate the lyrics, revealing that the songs are actually internal monologues. : A vibrant, violent reimagining of Shakespeare’s Romeo
To watch is to witness the birth of two acting titans. Lead Cast : Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone
: A 2-disc Bollywood DVD set is available that includes English subtitles. Film Overview
The film uses dense religious and cultural motifs to ground its tragic narrative in an Indian paradigm: Goliyon Ki Rasleela Ram-Leela - Dichotomy of Irony