A Brit Reacts to Bollywood - 'MAAR DALA' from the film DEVDAS, an analysis

[@saddybutu]

Madhuri Dixit is a legend! She can speak through her eyes! Her beauty is so mesmerising! and she is the best dancer apart from one of the finest actress! Proud to have her in Bollywood! She is a blessing !

[@TheCamerad]

Yes, totally she is amazing!

[@diamonddust1515]

Oh wow you are Bengali too

[@ankitajana7196]

She is expression queen of bollywood ❤

[@TheCamerad]

:) I love her! Wonderful work x

[@Mopester13]

She's the queen of dancing her name is Madhuri dixit. I simply loved your reaction. Please react to Mera Piya Ghar aya from Yaarana. You will love it

[@akarshsaraff3509]

Queen of indian cinema Queen of expressions Queen of dance Queen of acting What not.... the goddess of talents... Seriously your reactions are amazing

[@talemmize6136]

Queen of attitude too🤣😂

[@anubhavshrivastava3465]

She is the Empress of Indian Cinema, Madhuri Dixit! She is the Best Actress and Dancer Ever❤ Absolutely loved your reaction 👌❤🙏

[@TheCamerad]

Ah thank you! She is wonderful

[@reenanair7316]

Its a dance form called kathak

[@koustavb]

@@TheCamerad very beautiful and accurate reaction. You nailed it! Devdas is from a rich family, and their family thinks of Parvati's family as beneath them because her mom used to dance (not considered respectable in Victorian India). He's hurt, and turns to alcohol and sex to compensate. Enter Chandramukhi (Madhuri Dixit). If you're familiar with the geisha in Japan, you pretty much know who Chandramukhi is. Their profession isnt sex work per se, they primarily entertain men through other means, but sex isnt necessarily off the table in their agreements. So, Devdas goes from having been spurned by his somewhat less aristocratic neighbor/childhood love, to seeking comfort in brothels, women, and alcohol. Its a very painful story. The novel is very much a critique of the respectability norms of that time, Namely, how zealous adherence to class, societal structures, "respectability", and comforming with society often leads people to miserable outcomes. Devdas dies from alcohol, Paro is stuck in a loveless marriage, and Chandramukhi, well, given her profession, she found whatever happiness she could in Devdas. Side note, Dola Re Dola is when Parvati invites Chandramukhi to her house for Durga Puja! Thats pretty much like inviting your hooker-friend to church service as your plus one = ). Devdas is an amazing story!

[@oldchild527]

@@koustavb wow I loved this coment! The last part explains a lot!

[@letsdoit8493]

So true

[@chanchalsom9671]

Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay is one of the most powerful novelist of nineteenth century from Bengal. "Devdas" is a very popular novel.

[@TheCamerad]

Wow

[@R2D2C3POSKYWALKER]

Agreed. His creations may seem dramatic, but during my grandma and great-grandma’s time, he was very popular as people could relate to those social injustices. His fictions used to challenge traditional Hindu culture and suffering of Bengali Hindu women during that time. I read all of his novels but did not feel so emotional like my grandma felt. Unlike Rabindranath Tagor or Shakespeare, his literal works only were for victorian age or people of the early 20th century. After that, a lot of changes happened to Indian culture - thanks to these literal works. You may want to watch a Bollywood production of Tagor’s one of the famous timeless fiction Chokher Bali. It is about a love triangle/ extramarital affair involving a beautiful young widow with a wealthy landlord of Bengal. People still can relate to this novel for its emotional tension and pain.

[@LadyButterfly99]

Amazing choice! ♥️ This type of dancing called kathak as far as I know and it's super expressive she talks with her movements and hand gestures! Very beautiful ♥️♥️ Madhuri dixit "the courtesan in the movie" is an expert in this style she actually teaches it and dancing in general Courtesans in asia in general -also as far as I know- are performers mainly and in the first place. They call it art amongst themselves that they're artists and entertainers Such a gold movie very tragic but visually very beautiful ♥️♥️ You should see the rest of the songs from the movie all of them no exception are stunning! -Kaahe chhed mohe "another stunning performance by Madhuri" -Silsila ye chahat ka "you'll get to see Paru/Amazing Aishwarya ray dancing with the candle she lit for Devdas such a masterpiece" -dola re dola "rare piece where the two beautiful actresses dance together! This one is a must watch ♥️ you should btw check this one's translation because it's upbeat but actually the lyrics are quite bitter you'll feel it throughout the end" You should watch the movie too!♥️ Sanjay leela Bhansali's work is always worth watching 👌🏻

[@tuleshshah1565]

Madhuri is poetry in motion. Her smiles and eyes say a lot without uttering a single word. She has set high standards of dance which today's young actresses cannot reach 50%.

[@arturovidal1388]

You have got to watch all the songs from this movie. All are iconic and have played a massive roll in revolutionizing Bollywood (and I would even go as far to say World) cinema.

[@amagrawal0090]

Devdas is a classic Bollywood movie. There's rimance, drama, family politics, comedy, revenge, synchronised dancing. Madhuri is the queen 👑. You should watch her song 'choli ke peche kya hai' from the movie khalnayak.

[@23sumu]

The dance style is "Kathak". One of India's classical dances

[@TheCamerad]

Ah amazing

[@MariCarmen_0815]

Now you must also watch the songs ➡ Silsila Ye Chahat Ka ➡ Bairi Piya ➡Morey Piya (here sumitra would like to arrange the engagement of para and dev) ➡ Hamesha Tumko Chaha (Paros wedding) ➡ Dola Re Dola (celebration of Durga Puja Paro/Chandramukhi) So beautiful songs 😊m

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you.

[@siddhantaryaa]

Please, React on Salaam (Umrao Jaan) You will be see the real beauty of indian music and dance.. Pls pls

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you! I will.

[@radhikacsa3585]

@@TheCamerad look for the original performance by Rekha ji n u ll see what TIMELESSNESS MEANS

[@deochandjaiprashad303]

Madhuri dixit is the most phenomenal actress and dancer in the history of bollywood. Her movies are hits in other parts of the world despite their box office collections in India. Here in Guyana, South America she is the biggest bollywood star. Her charisma is unmatched by any other actress

[@TheCamerad]

@@radhikacsa3585 I thank you!

[@TheCamerad]

@@deochandjaiprashad303 Wow its interesting! Thank you.

[@naziasajid8296]

This dancing diva Mahduri Dixit was pregnant during the making of this movie so you can imagine how versatile she is in her work

[@madhuri_bollywood_5956]

Madhuri Dixit is really QUEEN of expression of Bollywood , but she s queen of all ❤

[@moedem]

The way she told that guy to get lost with her eyes was amazing 😻

[@ramandeepkaur61]

You will never tired seeing madhuri Dixit dancing

[@alemoh]

So she was really in love with him and he loved Ashwariya.. Of course that was the iconic Madhuri...this film was a powerhouse because its been remade multiple times... Madhuri and Ashwariya were in it with SRK. The really huge dance is where Madhuri and Ashwariya perform together... absolutely incredible.

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you. Watching it :)

[@alemoh]

@@TheCamerad 😊

[@ميرزاابراهيم-و3و]

Great lady magnatic lady in India in world .Yes yes boss this is madhuri dixit.Queen of beauty queen of dance queen of smile

[@sheetal9860]

Dress worn In this song weights 20Kgs and jewellery is of 10Kg Hats off to Madhuri ji and I really wonder how she managed to dance wearing so heavy costume and jewellery and a toughest dance form Katthhak... one of many Indian classical dance form I will suggest you to pls watch these songs with english subtitles as these are very meaningful songs ...👍 Btw ur expressions are awesome...👍

[@farnuodiavlog6767]

She is dancing queen of bollywood and her smile is very famous

[@jayatidave2864]

Courtesans were actually the first stakeholders of art n culture... and performing arts

[@mannarmani4289]

This movie is a master piece of bollywood.. You must watch

[@Zohra.10]

Love all your reactions. Glad I found your channel. Keep up the great work

[@TheCamerad]

Ah much appreciated Zee! :)

[@chippysaseendran4230]

In between he hears the music of the paros journey to husband's house ,that's why he is disturbed and cried bitterly

[@deepalil1085]

Courtesans were trained to dance, music and poetry and were educated. Many music gharanas were courtesans.

[@ashyh6202]

Yes, seduction through performance and words.

[@taekwondoguys.2566]

Madhuri is really beautiful

[@mizfitry]

She’s the royalty of Indian cinema one of the best dancer, one of the queen when it comes to acting love madhuri

[@dayana23ist]

The Queen 👑 she is amazing in the movie. Mesmerizing, for me she stole the movie

[@jamshidbaratov9374]

Мадхури бесподобно красавица на сколько я знаю и песни она сама исполнила в этом фильме

[@gdd546]

loved your reaction, you were fascinated!

[@One_Winged_Warrior]

Always refreshing to watch a person from one culture react, appreciate and actually understand the emotions of art portrayed from another culture. Pleasure to watch, thank you.

[@chikumishra5443]

Thank you so much you liked this movie n songs a lot 🙏🙏💐💐

[@syedazhar7773]

Believe or not weight of costumes wear by Madhuri is more than 50 kg n how effortlessly she did this hats off you Madhuri

[@anitaestherkaurkaur5157]

Nautch women are entertainers who sang and danced as their livelihood. This was a special group of people set apart to entertain the rich.It was passed down from one generation to another.

[@aravindanandan_]

Hey Matthew! Love your reactions! Since you already witnessed the retro and early bollywood try reacting to the song "dhum tana" from om shanti om(2008) the song has glimpses of retro bollywood and has digitally altered actors from yesteryears. It's a visual delight!

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you, I will!

[@leenadhiman1488]

So sweet watching u watch this video. Brilliant film!!!!

[@DeepakSharma-nf7fb]

Hey Matthew, if you really want to see some more iconic bollywood clasical courtesan numbers then please react to all songs of movie Pakeezah, Umrao Jan ( old) and Mughal E Azam

[@glambox92]

Yes! Pakeezah and Mughal E Azam are the pioneers for this genre of Bollywood movies 💕

[@sharkisland5931]

And "tawaif kahan kisi kisaat mohabbat karti hai" that one is very underrated

[@daljitkaur853]

Madhuri omg so beautiful

[@vivekjoseph7207]

She's playing courtess in an era....for rich guys...n pleasing th audience

[@SS.0026]

😊😊😊😊😊😊 loved ur reaction Brit😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 love from India♥️♥️♥️🇮🇳 Edit: forgot to mention u look like brett lee😍😍😍

[@TheCamerad]

I thank you! :)

[@SS.0026]

@@TheCamerad 😍🥰🥰

[@suziediva]

Impressive how much you were able to figure out by expressions... this is kathak a semi-classical dance form of India, performed by incredible artists, production designers, designer outfits and incredible choreography by Saroj khan. So much attention to detail from the lamp shades, chandeliers to jewelry design have gone into the making of this song... so what you see is a culmination of artists at the top of their game putting it all out. Another song "kahe ched mohe" in the same movie choreographed by pandit birju maharaj... who is a legend in the kathak dance form is a feast to the eyes as well.... also performed by Madhuri Dixit.

[@patience_passion]

I ❤️ madhuri

[@kaustavsen8343]

the courtesans of the nineteenth century India were really talented women. Really great singers, dancers and sometimes both were among them. Its sad that their talents were sometimes ignored and they were often looked down upon in that time India

[@TheCamerad]

I see wow

[@1983zil]

She is my All times Favourite actress. Let me add, I am not Indian, I am Turkish+Persian, was raised in Pakistan. I have watched this movie over 20 times and this song nearly 1000 times, but still my love for this movie and Madhuri does not finish. This movie is wonderful and Madhuri is just beautiful. Thanks for sharing, brought too many good memories x

[@dianakhasanova]

Thank you so much for this amazing reaction!

[@puneetsandhu7996]

The way u try to express is also wonderful ❤❤ trying to understand others culture is a deep respect 🙏🙏

[@kamshamaharaj1138]

Odd to say I'm happy to see the sparkle of tears in your eyes! Madhuri is an equisite dancer and my ultimate fave! Check out: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai Aaja Nachle Veer Zara Dilwale Dilwale Dulhuniya Le Jayenge Kalank Bajirao Mastani Happy watching and looking forward to more reaction vids!

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you so much! :)

[@stargazing2207]

Thanks for your genuine reaction.👍👍👍👍

[@Ilk494]

Bro falling in love with Madhuri in front of us 😂❤

[@buramed497]

You should watch the movie Umrao Jaan with Rekha to understand cortisan life.

[@anjnag6965]

Wow! It’s so nice to see a British person has taken so much interest in Bollywood films. Your reactions are so good even an Indian can’t express, well done! 👏 👏👏 If you get chance do the same, do it on Rekha and late Sridevi, they are my most favourite hindi films actresses of all time.

[@whysushant]

Matthew the courtesan were the only literate female's in India at the time. They were taught to dance, sing and write poetry to entertain rich patrons.

[@sanamyoutuber9784]

Pls react to ,chane ke khet mein" and " kahe ched mohe" song

[@ОйсораРузибоева]

Мадхури жуда гузал характлар хамда мимика билар ижро этган

[@NipaMiahUKNR]

Awww amazing video thanks

[@suniparoychowdhury6189]

You could also react to 'aaja nachle ' dance. Also a bolly dance with a different style. Madhuri is perhaps the last of the great dancing stars of bombay film industry.

[@peterramesh7296]

Good job.. Brit..... Amazing song of maduri....

[@diamonddust1515]

Aishwarya really plays Bengali characters amazingly. She has big almond eyes like Bengali women however she is a Tulu.

[@peacenlove]

Yes, courtesans would do a dance which is called "Mujra". It wasn't just sex work, lots of eminent poets, singers and composers went to these " mehfils" . And it was a place where art forms flourished.

[@shamalik2641]

Love th explaination before u watched it very informative

[@ميرزاابراهيم-و3و]

Most mega star only madhuri dixit boss.

[@gurdipkassar8837]

Wow your well onto bollywood plus it seems you were enjoying it

[@vinaydwivedi992]

Devdas is crying because his loved one Paro's wedding is going on to someone else.... That's why he came to Brothal to divert his sadness but seeing the marriage party going to his girlfriend home for wedding.. He began to cry... And the courtzen noticed that his sadness... Fall in his love❤❤ it's a triangal Love Story...... This movie is made in three version... First Hero K. L. SEHGAL,, 2 ND GREAT TRAGEDY KING DILIP KUMAR and 3 rd one is this Movie SHAHRUKH KHAN

[@tabrezali8288]

Most wonderful reaction 🙂✌❤This movie was a masterpiece of it's time.

[@rj4005]

*Watch DOLA RE song of this movie*

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you.

[@tilakbanerjee5646]

All you need is to watch the movie with sub titled or in english.then only you will able to understand the story and depth of each song.there are many hidden gems of Indian culture and cinema.you will understand only if you seriously immerse yourself in the sea.precious gems can be found only if you dig deeper.like diamond for example 👍👍👍

[@shaluashwin2159]

Watch Rekha's song in Umrao Jaan movie.simply mind blowing. Must watch

[@naleenidas8444]

Aishwarya Rai not Rekha

[@bharati0101]

@@naleenidas8444 old umrao jaan movie... Featuring rekha

[@jamesllewellyn7187]

Hi Mathew , it is really nice to know that you enjoy Bollywood songs, choreography and story depiction. I really like your observation and enthusiasm when watching Helen’s song pita tu ab to aaja; so I thought I may suggest her another mind blowing performance in the song aa janay jaan. I strong recommend this song for delectation. James.

[@sajidam2469]

Her dress was 20-30kg...i don't remember exact but it was soo heavy to dance with

[@SuperMoonm]

What you are seeing is a tawaif. It is very strongly associated with the rulers and nobles of the time. They worked not just in any brothel but in the brothels for the nobility. So yes, the performance was a necessity for a tawaif. They were usually invited to entertain during weddings and celebrations, where if they caught the eye of the wealthy, they'd bought for the night.

[@SuperMoonm]

Btw, the procession at 8:06 is the marriage procession for Paro. You can hear the shehnai in the background which is a musical instrument almost exclusively used in weddings and funerals.

[@ashiiikumari.m.8067]

Very nice reaction .

[@boris2512]

Please watch hamesha tumko chaha from the same movie

[@bambi274]

Thats the best song of the film. I hope u r watching with subtitles

[@TheCamerad]

I will now!

[@urmila5552]

At 5:28 she is gesturing that sinister moustached man (milind gunaji) to exit the 'mehfil' like we say"patli gali se nikal le"😅... Before this she had a bet with him... As she wants to perform only for devdas n would dance only when he comes... N milind gunaji beys that devdas wont come there as previously he had insulted her n vowed not to come there.... Devdas comes... So...

[@TheCamerad]

Ah very interesting!

[@redhead5137]

Dude you appreciated her the way the dudes would in the courts back then😅👌🏽

[@MultiBigbird01]

"He looks like a mess doesn't he" 🤣🤣🤣 That pretty much sums him up for majority of the movie... poor guy!

[@TheCamerad]

Haha, I like the humour! :)

[@Ashishsingh0555]

Sir plz react chane ke khet me song I think you r completely satisfied with her talent

[@TheCamerad]

Thank you

[@vinaydwivedi992]

React on Devdas Film song " Dola re Dola " In this song Devdas 's both love Paro and Chandra mukhi dancing and singing for Devdas love❤

[@shahnazbabe]

Aww your falling in love with madhuri.

[@ilabell5793]

In this film she slready had 2 children in real life & i think she was if not 40, nearing it. She is absolutely amazing.

[@3izat_nafs]

C est le meilleur film romantique que j ai vu j ai pleurer il falait que tu soutitre la chanson c tres touchant

[@Sskaushik878]

You must react to older version of Devdas..starring acting king Dilip Kumar ,Suchitra Sen and original Twinkle toes vyajantimala...

[@quasmasaeed4772]

I think Matthew is far more mesmerised than Shah Rukh Khan lol did you hear the Indian esque ‘ ahhhh’.

[@anushkadubey5901]

U must react to some hindi rapaur explore that side... Pls react to naachne ka sahunq by raftaar feat brodha V u are gonna love it... A part of it is in English too

[@aalam418]

You should watch the full film, it’s a brilliant watch!

[@preethibharath5883]

Nice analysis

[@angelamerici7560]

You should watch Ghar More Pardesiya. Pretty amazing even though the movie didn´t do that well.

[@Urmi_Brishti]

This classical form of dance is Katthak.

[@diamonddust1515]

All courtesans of India wore those long and heavily embroidered dresses

[@nazlinizami786]

Brothels in those days had courtesan who used to sing and dance or read poetry for the rich men to entertain them . Young men after puberty were sent there so that the tawaif or the courtesan would groom them, teach them manners , traditional things , how to behave with women in the society . They taught them what romancing was . They used to sing them love songs Amd poetry and dance For them to develop love for arts and culture . Hence all rich boys went there . At times men would fall in love with tthese women but they were not allowed to marry them ever

[@anacrljen8966]

i love your videos !!!

[@sapanadhuppe2595]

Can you please do reaction on dhak dhak karne laga by madhuri Dixit ..

[@2252067]

React on Pakeeza movie songs..... the film first shot was taken in 1956 and released in 1972... with same actress MINA KUMARI

[@melissajacksonbachchan8042]

Ok, I am a Mexican watching an Englishman react to scenes from beautiful Bollywood movies, i´m a big fan of those films 😍💖💖, I don't know if you will see my comment, but if you do, react to "maahi ve" from the movie Kal ho naa ho, or "radha kaise na jale" from Lagaan 💖💖💖💖 greetings!!! haha 🤗

[@tuleshshah1565]

See other songs of this movie. All are superb, the basis being love. You must watch them

[@KediMusic3533]

Hi like your reaction, please react kahe chehe mohe dacing of madhuri Dixit of Devdas movie

[@ilabell5793]

I would also suggest watching the original 'Heer Ranha'.

[@aathirsuhaib9812]

Please react to 'Humko Aaj Kal Hai Intezar', you will like her even more..

[@Tabz224]

Please react to khamoshiyan gungunane lagi❤️