A Brit 🇬🇧 Reacts to Bollywood 🇮🇳 - 'DEEWANI MASTANI' from the film 'BAJIRAO MASTANI', an analysis

Hello friends! Welcome to my reaction series - A Brit Reacting to Bollywood!
An analysis of 'DEEWANI MASTANI' from the 2015 film 'BAJIRAO MASTANI' performed by Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh and Priyanka Chopra, sung by Shreya Ghoshal and Ganesh Chandanshive!
Music - Sanjay Leela Bhansali
Lyrics - Siddharth Garima
Qawwali Singers - Mujtaba Aziz Naza, Shahdab Faridi, Altmash Faridi, Farhan
Qawwali Lyrics - Nasir Faraaz
Marathi Lyrics - Ganesh Chandanshive
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[@dancerchick]

This palace is called "The Mirrors Palace". It was built by the Peshwas who were the wheels of the Maratha Empire. And Deepika Padukone plays the role of the daughter of the Hindu Rajput King Chhatrasal of Rajasthan and an Arabian Princess. She wasn't a Mughal. And yes ancient Indians were phenomenal at math and science. You must take a look at the ancient Indian temples all around India and also the palaces... The intricate work and the geometry is to die for. Thankyou for reacting 😊🙏

[@nowshinsharmila5789]

Mastani was an Arabian princess??

[@dancerchick]

@@nowshinsharmila5789 read properly. Daughter of Rajput king and an Arabian Princess.

[@edwardspencer9397]

@@dancerchick Nopes. She was a sri lankan princess

[@dancerchick]

@@edwardspencer9397 you are confusing her with Padmavati queen. Mastani was daughter of Persian Muslim Ruhani Bai and King Chhatrasal.

[@nowshinsharmila5789]

@@dancerchick sorry I was going to ask that Mastani's mother was an Arabian princess?

[@akki5153]

All the movie directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali like *Hum dil de chuke sanam *Devdas *Sawariya *Rowdy rathore *Ramleela *Bajirao Mastani *Padmaavat All of them have so beautiful songs with screenplay.

[@himanshhudev580]

rowdy rathore directed by prabhudeva produced by bhansali

[@akki5153]

@@himanshhudev580 sorry for the mistake

[@ItsMe_Sam]

As a British Indian and fellow Londoner, I’m so pleased to see you enjoying your introduction to Bollywood. Bollywood is so rich in culture and seeped in individuality. You really cannot find cinema like it anywhere else. If you ever need help with understanding cultural nuances or the general evolution of Bollywood over the decades I’d be happy to help! :)

[@ahmadjavid9925]

I was waiting for you to react to this 😂 i knew u were gonna love it

[@user-ns9xm4gn1j]

"wow! Look at the quality . . ." this is how I talk when i am watching deewani mastani at 1080p for the first time . . .

[@Nwl079]

REACT TO "GHOOMAR" AND “Mohe Rang Do”

[@aminmeghani6819]

Now watch the equally impressive "Ghoomar" from Bhansali's follow-up Padmaavat

[@DeepakSharma-nf7fb]

Since you have watched this song than I would strongly recommend you to watch and react to the iconic and legendary song" Pyar Kiya to Darna kya" from movie Mughal E Azam. That song is the actual inspiration behind this song from Bajirao Mastani. You would surely be mesmerized after watching that song from Mughal E Azam. That's a masterpiece and landmark song in indian cinema history. So highly recommended. Please react to that song 🙏

[@Dreamzzgirl]

Priyanka was amazing too with her few expressions

[@Mr.Morewood]

Bajirao Mastani is a great movie and I love this song. Thank you for your spectacular reaction! 😍 Also check out the song Pinga from the same movie.

[@zubeidahatteea2732]

Its a song in colour but with some technics u can only notice brown colour dominating in the whole sequence Its just fascinating

[@somegirl8124]

Have seen so many others react to Deewani Mastani.... and again, yours was the best. Your reactions other than being so deep, almost have a therapeutic and calming effect on the mind... thank you yet again! :)

[@nirmalsitaldin4056]

We knew you'd love it! Thank you for your reaction :) You'll LOVE Ghoomar from Padmavati and the ending scene as well.

[@jeetensingh7177]

I would suggest "Nimbooda" from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam featuring the legendary Aishwarya Rai. One of her earlier movies for which she scooped all the awards for Best Actress

[@Sussiecherry]

New subscriber and I'm binge watching all your videos.i must say I watch a lot of reaction videos ,but yours is the most genuine reaction channel so far. 👍

[@aniketyadav7998]

"Neel gagan ki chaaon mein" - Amrapali. 🙏

[@spotteddeer295]

ABSOLUTELY! Probably the best CLASSICAL DANCE filmed. And also "Tu Hai Mera Prem Devta" - matchless dances!

[@rj4005]

*PINGA song from same movie plz*

[@SonyaEmma-bw8yo]

Omg i love this indian song so much ty! For poating it

[@LadyButterfly99]

Ohhhh exciting! ✨😍😍 Carry on with all the songs in the movie every single one is fascinating 👌🏻❤️

[@ashishvora3561]

You tasted it correctly. You reactions are precise. Loved to hear your single and accurate reactions.

[@meghanamanjunath4387]

Love watching your reactions as they are exactly like mine, especially with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's movies which are so rich and exquisitely detailed. (P.S. dances in bollywood movies are usually derived from classical dances, but are not necessarily historically accurate)

[@zarae775]

you're so knowledgeable and your responses are always so insightful

[@nikim6986]

This has to be one of the most beautiful and professionally made Indian music video.

[@StriderEl]

This has to be one of the most beautiful and professionally made music videos in general.

[@rohitdevrani4108]

Next.... "ghoomar" from film padmaavat plz♥️♥️♥️

[@upwale583]

I like peshwa bajirav for his stand in tough situations of life ...... Its a maratha empire not mugal ....

[@galimir]

All the songs from this movie (Bajirao Mastani) and from Padmavat are extraordinary! Also from his other movies Ram Leela and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam ;) Plus the trailers of Bajirao Mastani and Padmavat.Worth reacting

[@gowrighadi2177]

Finally Matthew!! 😊.... It's set in Maratha Empire... And mastani was muslim.... I think after all the songs you can watch this movie too.... It's was made very well..

[@samarth5991]

mastani was hindu from father side and muslim from mother

[@venlafaxinedomperidone8377]

This is how brits arrived in with such exquisite and marvellous comments! Splendid indeed!!

[@trish8321]

It was about time he reacted to this video!😂

[@vibhudesh28]

The quality and perfection of your next song “Mohe Rang Do” from the same movie is as exquisite as this song!

[@ManishKumar-kq1kp]

do you know how heavy is the dress she wearing you will shocked how she managed such a heavy dress and dance with it

[@irasehgal7848]

Mathew mohe rang do laal is a classical you should take a look on..

[@thekey207]

I’ve been watching your videos for a while now and I got very excited seeing the notification ✨ much love 🙏🏼

[@andrealacy1405]

Have you watched Hum Dil de Chuke Sanam?

[@Yash-jg7gi]

In this song deepika wears 20kg dress 😮

[@kingkris2213]

50kg maal phoonk ke 😂

[@Yash-jg7gi]

@@kingkris2213 y bhi thik h😂😂

[@kingkris2213]

@@Yash-jg7gi 😂😂

[@toxicology5547]

Amazing analysis and knowledge you’ve got there!

[@candlyglamz]

OMG YESS THANK YOU FOR REACTING TO THIS 😍😭🙏🏽

[@vishalmandal3862]

This is how many times he used the word 👇"Exquisite"

[@happiness.happiness776]

One of my favourite songs. You made an honest review.🥰🥰👍👍👍

[@prachisharma842]

Most of the indian women have this quality to talk with eyes👀

[@RajSingh-xn8qd]

I just recently found your channel and I am so glad I did, I've watched so many of your reactions. I found your reaction so different to the other reaction channels which scarcely make any interesting commentaries, just some person going "wow, omg" to get views, likes and subscribers. I find them shameless creatures. But you genuinely seem to be interested in Indian filmmaking and it's history, all your insight are spot on, and I can tell you have some background in filmmaking yourself, as you notice camera movements, lighting, framing and nuances in expressions etc. Glad you found Bhansali, and you appreciated him for the same reasons I do. He is an auteur of Indian cinema, a living legend, a master filmmaker and crafts man. He truly feel every beat of a scene or of a song and realizes it with an immaculate vision through light, sound, costume, sets and,acting done to perfection. He should be studied around the world in film schools and take his place among the greats in the history of cinema. There is nobody quite else like Bhansali in Indian cinema, but I want to recommend some other class filmmakers to you who have mastery over other areas, that I believe have not been recommend to you yet. Anurag kashyap: a master in modern filmmaking, strongly influenced by European styles, particular Russian. Check out his modern masterpiece: No smoking and the song from the movie "cigarette" Sriram raaghvan: a master helmer in neo noir cinema. He is known for his tight, gripping and inventive thrillers. Check out Johnny gadar and Andhadhun. Sujoy gosh: A refined Bengali filmmaker, he has a sharp polished visual style. He is known famously for his original suspense kahaan and recent Badlai. However, he is less well known for his original take on the classic Aladdin. It was ahead if it's time, but it's a actually a small gem in fantasy filmmaking, with the most refined VFX work I've seen in an Indian movie. Amitabh bachan plays one of the coolest genies (genie's) ever and Sanjay Dutt relishes the role of the evil jaffar. Check out the movie and the songs. Shoojit sicar. He is a very sensitive and subtle filmmaker. His movies are slow burners, but he takes time to explore the complexities of human drama. His stand out film is Piku, a road movie about an eccentric family with Deepika Padukone, Irfan khan and Amitabh bachan. He is now more known for his Netflix period drama on the Amritsar massacre, sardar uddam, which is widely considered the most accomplished period drama set around the British Raj. Vishal bharadwaj: known for his Shakespearean adaptations set in the word of Indian crime and politics, respectively Maqbool (Macbeth) Omkara (Othello) and Haidar (Hamlet) his movies are powerful dark tragic dramas. But the stand out for me is his adaptation of another story "7 khoon maaf" about a woman who marries 7 different husband in her life from different religions and backgrounds and they keep dying! One of Priyanka chopra best performance. Kamal Hassan: He is maverick filmmaker, known for his deeply psychological movies, that explore the character deep inner thoughts and neurosis. Known for Hey!ram where he plays Gandhi's killer. But the true stand out is Alavaandhan/Abhay, where he plays a psychopath and movie is told from his point of view. Also check out the trailer of his upcoming movie Vikram. Some notable mentions of India's most talented and award winning filmmakers: Aparna Sen: Mr and Mrs Iyer and 15 park avenue Manratnam: Dil se, Roja Bombay, kannithal muthmittal Ashutosh gowarikar: Lagaan, Swades, jodha Akbar Rajkumar hirani: 3 idiots, PK and Munnabhai BBS 1and 2 Rajkumar Santoshi: legend of bhagat Singh, khakkee, Pukar, China gate Check them out and look forward to seeing your reactions on their material.

[@TheCamerad]

Wow, thank you, I will take this as a proper guide. And thank you! Wonderful kind words. :)

[@monikasulik3660]

I liked the Bajirao Mastani love triangle a lot. In fact I generally think Bollywood love triangles are more interesting than Western ones. Usually in Western ones you have Mr Right and Mr Wrong and they compete over the girl. In Bollywood ones you can get much more varied emotional dynamics. In the case of Bajirao Mastani, he ends up with two wives and loves both of them, but in different ways and whilst there is some conflict between the wives it follows a different pattern to what you'd see in most Western films. And the big conflict really is over the wider family/court accepting Mastani despite her being a Hindu (Bajirao is Muslim). This is maybe why that Sufi element made it into the song - it might have been there to imply Mastani is accepting/acknowledging Bajirao's different religion, but I think other people will have much more knowledgeable takes on this. Re: historical accuracy, I would be careful about assuming historical accuracy in Bollywood movies. I rather get the impression that in Indian films they are less stringent about this. For example if I recall correctly, Border (1997), significantly changes what happened in a military encounter between India and Pakistan to the point where it killed off characters based on real people, who are still alive today! If you want to know if something is accurate, it's best to research it. I'm sure aesthetics of that time in history would have inspired Bajirao Mastani to some degree, but I think it's hard to tell how accurate it actually is without researching it. Although maybe other more knowledgeable people will be able to tell you more. AFAIK both Bajirao Mastani and Padmaavat are based more on legends/stories than actual historic facts and so Sanjay Leela Bhansali would have been in a position to take liberties. Since you specifically mention Othello/Shakespeare in this video - there *is* actually a critically acclaimed Bollywood Othello adaptation with an all-star cast - Omkara (2006). In fact, a song from Omkara is on the 100 greatest songs list you're going through at no. 67 ("Beedi"). Shakespeare tragedies and Bollywood go really well together I think. Vishal Bhardwaj directed a whole trilogy of Shakespeare tragedies to wide acclaim - Maqbool (2003) [Macbeth], Omkara (2006) [Othello] and Haider (2014) [Hamlet]. These are all set in more contemporary times. Omkara is great and many people's favourites of those three, so definitely worth a look if you're interested. I personally find Haider the most fascinating and incredibly cinematic. It was the most risky film of the three - it's set in the 1990s in Kashmir, amidst military curfews and such and is therefore very politically loaded. It's also one of very few films made in recent history which was actually shot *in* Kashmir, mostly Kashmir is considered too dangerous/risky to shoot movies in and therefore other locations stand in. I doubt it would pass the Indian censorship board today (in 2014 a different government was in power). The big set piece song from Haider is Bismil, which is the mouse trap scene from Hamlet (so if at any point you're interested in watching it, make sure you have English subs as those are important to really follow the song). The song is full of Kashmiri folklore aesthetics, which is quite different to the usual aesthetics one sees in Bollywood, so you might enjoy that. Going back to Bajirao Mastani - IMO the trailer is very beautiful and spectacular, so I'd recommend it if you feel like reacting to it.

[@Sona77.]

It’s royal that’s for sure!

[@Here4Help-g3g]

Great human.

[@stargazing2207]

Thanks a lot. This is my favourite.

[@santoshrajguru5138]

I suggest you to watch these songs with your earphones on. You'll feel it and love it.🙏🙏🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@patricklim1775]

You have finally seen this .. It has been over million.viewers ...A beautiful song and lovely choreography. Do try the other hit song Pinga...Features the two lovely Queens in a song and dance scene. Beautiful !!

[@sondhakhan3535]

Wowww! It gives me goosebumps 🙂❤️💥💥💥

[@anonymous_yt6559]

I saw a reaction video on the same song on a channel named head reaction... Those Britishers were so damnn arrogant and annoying... They called the nose piercing weird.. I really appreciate you for your respect for others culture.. God bless you

[@sportsloverritesh2688]

This was a great movie

[@raahatprem479]

I love u dear Brit ❤

[@rohitraj-vv4xh]

React to Ghoomer from the movie Padmavat (directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali)

[@i_am_afsana_sgians]

If you want to enjoy a versatile singer in every language . So the first choice is Shreya Ghoshal.. No one has been able to beat shreya ghoshal.. She is truly incredible talented.. She is a living legend.. Lot's Of love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩 SGians Army ❤️❤️❤️

[@mahachandi]

India is very very rich ✨ 🇮🇳 india have gold temple its have 250kg gold!

[@tanishqkumar4858]

U must react on indian classical dance and also clasical indian music

[@MariCarmen_0815]

Salaam from movie umrao jaan with aishwarya rai bachchan 🙇‍♂️ her moves in it are 😍

[@swapnilkamble2429]

Sanjay Sir is a magician. All the songs from his movies are just pristine and marvelous. Be it just a piece of romatic conversations or songs like these : huge and opulent, you will see magic in all the frames. Request you to watch all his songs from all his movies right from Khamoshi the Musical to Gangubai Kathiawadi and you will realise why I say its just magic. Thank you Sir

[@JaskoonerSingh]

Sridevi in Megha re megha from Lamhe film

[@randivevishakha1976]

Now I think you should react to pinga song from same movie

[@rahimroy7274]

My love Deepika 🔥♠️♠️ 🔥❤️❤️ she is Queen

[@LoveUKINDIA]

Your expression is 😍😍😍

[@ankitavats612]

U should watch 'Mere hath mein tera hath ho' song from 'Fanna 'movie..u will really love it like this song.

[@bambi274]

Amazing film

[@shahinaayub5766]

Ur great

[@hellosigh]

There's one called Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya from the 1960 movie Mughal e Azam, you'll find that one very similar to this, but that's at number 8 on the Bollywood top 100 so you'll have to work through the list lool.

[@harkiratsingh9958]

Mohe rang do laal song is iconic and beautiful song from this same movie . You should react to it please

[@ishatiwari3023]

Ghoomar from Padmavat.. it's a folk dance from Rajasthan Indian which Deepika pulled off in that song

[@vinayakpai1311]

Thr are more songs in Bajirao Mastani where you can see perfection of Sanjay sir... Second is Padmavat. You will enjoy tht too.

[@SiddlovesIT]

Other countriers-beautful set England-what a mathamatics set😂😂same me but I'm Indian but I like physics 😁

[@trinaasghari1082]

Beautiful song ❤️❤️

[@28561046]

You must take a look at songs from another Sanjay Leela Bhansali Movie called Saanwariya

[@vishichharia]

After all pieces from BAJIRAO MASTANI.. same director Sanjay leela Bhansali has made epic film RAM LEELA and PADMAVATI PLS react to all the pieces from them too and Another epic dramas are BAHUBALI 1 & 2 , MANIKARNIKA.... these are epic huge scale period dramas which you MUST REACT PLEASE

[@probinlalung9140]

Great reaction. Please do react to #Mohe rang do laal from the same movie. It's truly magical.

[@jray5526]

Watch, jiya, from the film gunday

[@mannarmani4289]

Shahrukh Khan movie dilwale and this movie released same day.. Bhansali advice to shahrukh not to release same day... But shahrukh did not agree with bhansali.. RESULT :- Bajirao mastani became block buster and dilwale became below average

[@rupa1027]

Waiting for this film songs only.... Thanks

[@suchitra....4839]

pls react on 'hum dil de chuke sanam.'

[@worriedtabby3112]

I’m so happy I’ve been recommending this ! PLEASE REACT TO ISHQ KAMEENA !

[@stutiseth6718]

This is exactly how rich India was, before British looted everything

[@naimaandreamejiatoloza8650]

PLEASE DO MOHE RANG DO LAAL!!! It's one of my faves after this one

[@trish8321]

Should do *Pinga* next. SLB gave us a feast for the eyes.❤🥺

[@basu69]

OK, so I like this review much more than Piya ab tu aa ja (a really good number that one too!). So you go into the ethos and period with more deeper description here, which is appreciated.

[@jithumohanlal8142]

Nice reaction Mathew!...but its not the mughal empire...its about the Hindu Rajput Dynasty...I have a doubt...do you only react to work from bollywood ( ref to the channel name) and how about the other film industries within India..where would the requests for the same go to?..

[@sardarnikaur6258]

Maratha Empire

[@prajaktatambe6662]

It was period of chhatrapati shivaji maharaj founder of maratha empire not rajput..

[@jithumohanlal8142]

@@sardarnikaur6258 thank you dear for the correction, my apologies

[@jithumohanlal8142]

@@prajaktatambe6662 thank you dear

[@TheCamerad]

I would react to any, Tamil, anything! :)

[@Amjad.403]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Deepika pedukone ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@just_a_commoner2560]

Do check other songs of this movies too.. enjoyed watching you see this song.. you're kind of a pal.. that's what I thought when I see this video for the first time

[@kingkris2213]

Deepika was summoned by the Narcotics Control Bureau of India last September due to her alleged involvement in consumption of banned substances in India. She is one of the most controversial people in Bollywood. In contrary, we Priyanka Chopra who is a global superstar and very famous worldwide.

[@manavpatel3347]

Don’t worry buddy. Where he lives, it is not a banned substance and it was such a minor reason why she was summoned it would not even matter

[@kingkris2213]

@@manavpatel3347 Do you even know what law of land? Where did Deepika consume drugs, allegedly? It's in India not a foreign country. If YOU live in India YOU need to comply with the law of land. Simple. There is no debate at all. And what Deepika had allegedly done is not a simple crime. Contraband substances ruin lakhs of lives of youngsters, their careers will be destroyed completely.

[@manavpatel3347]

@@kingkris2213 ok buddy. Keep up with that conservative mindset of yours. If you think those simple drugs can be bad for you, then I have some really bad news of what hard drugs can do. But anyways,buoy won’t understand that.

[@kingkris2213]

@@manavpatel3347 This is not conservative mindset. This is called being civilised and law abiding citizens. Anyway, it's absolutely pathetic and appalling to see educated and dignified people like you going any extent to support alleged ISI puppets and drug peddlers.

[@tunapradhan747]

Hope you liked our Indian Music :)

[@suvodeepdey3878]

Must watch Pinga song .... this song is also from the flim Bajirao Mastani

[@titanurlestari8801]

aaaaaaahhh... finally ❤️❤️😎😎😎🔥🔥 thanks sir.. next you must react "Pinga", "Manzoor Khuda", "O Saki saki".. 😂

[@sandeeppatel-sc1wh]

U look like younger brother of Sanjay lila bhanshali

[@TheCamerad]

I'll take it!

[@isaadialive5829]

Best reaction

[@mamatasahu4934]

You are very knowledgeable 😎

[@mohinisangelkar2154]

Sir pls watch aal numbers of bajirao.i love the way u reacts on this vdo IThurally loved it.ur grate sir.

[@gamitdharmesh4049]

Rect is pinga song from bajirav mstani

[@mohdkashif8375]

Please react to Pinga and Mohe rang do laal songs fron same movie...

[@niralipatel9832]

Plizz React on pinga from the same movie

[@madhyam2879]

Please React on "Radha kaise na jale".......from OSCAR nominated movie LAGAN..🙏🙏

[@zoom192]

You also need to start reacting to Coke Studio Pakistan songs! It will open a whole new world for you!!

[@SK-lx9wg]

Good song sequence and great filmmaking by all those involved, yet I find the sets and style to the art direction/cinematography rather ‘clinical’ and without the sense of authenticity achieved by real sets for example as those used in Devdas. I’m nitpicking but I also find Deepika’s lip syncing to be off somehow? Great dancing from her otherwise. It’s all about looks and style in this film.

[@komalvyas8490]

Plz react on song "humsanava"from movie baahubali 2😃😃😃