analyzing Om Shanti Om's retro film references & film costumes 💟

Heyyy guys! In this week's video, I am discussing all things Om Shanti Om ("OSO"). This Bollywood film was released in 2007, and it is truly unique. Om Shanti Om references Bollywood films from the past, contemporary Bollywood films and even some Hollywood films. This film was set in the 1970s, and in this video, I delve into the many retro film references that make OSO such a delight!
This also reflects in the amazing film costumes for OSO, and in this video I focus specifically on Shanti Priya's "Dreamy Girl" outfits, worn by the stunning Deepika Padukone. I also rate my top 10 favourite outfits, from Shanti Priya's closet. AND I analyze the references and the costumes in the "Dhoom Taana" song from OSO.
There is a video on vintage Bollywood posters, that I reference in the KZbin video. If you are interested in the topic of vintage, hand-painted Bollywood posters, here is the link to watch it on KZbin:
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I also consider the following:
Did the ending of OSO copy the 1958 film, Madhumati? (also, if anybody wants to watch Madhumati- the full movie + subtitles are available on KZbin 🫶)
-What does the "RC Studios" in the film, stand for? Does it have any connection with the real life "RK Studios" of Mumbai?
What was the real -life Bollywood moment that inspired the scene where Omi (Shah Rukh Khan), saved Shanti Priya on set (during a fire)? And what does this moment have to do with Nargis?
Which scene from a Hollywood film, did OSO incorporate in the film?
Hope you guys enjoy the video - let me know your favourite OSO moments & fun facts in the comments below!
#OmShantiOm #ShahrukhKhan #DeepikaPadukone
OSO SOURCES AND REFERENCES
1. 100 Iconic Bollywood Costumes by S Assomull
2. “The play’s the thing, wherein I’ll catch the conscience of the king”: Intertextuality in Om Shanti Om by Sudha Shastri : Journal of Film and Video , Vol. 63, No. 1 (Spring 2011), pp. 32-43. Published by: University of Illinois Press on behalf of the University Film & Video Association
3. 14 years of Om Shanti Om: Here are some unforgettable looks of Deepika Padukone and Shah Rukh Khan f (indulgexpress.com)
4. 13 years of 'Om Shanti Om': 13 ways the film paid tribute to the ‘golden era of cinema’ | Hindi Movie News - Times of India (indiatimes.com)
5. Top India Total Nett Gross 2007 - - Box Office India
6. Sultan of Style (a profile on Manish Malhotra) by FilmFare Magazine (15 October 2015)
7. The Film Companion. “10 Years of Om Shanti Om | Farah Khan Interview with Anupama Chopra.” KZbin, The Film Companion, 8 Nov. 2017, • 10 Years of Om Shanti ... .
8. Why “Om Shanti Om” is a postmodern masterpiece by A Rajkotwala for medium.com (7 June)
9. Hema Malini turns 71: Best looks from her iconic films | Lifestyle Gallery News - The Indian Express
10. 'Dream Girl' Hema Malini turns 73: Look at her iconic dialogues (siasat.com)
11. Shoppers' Stop unveils the Om Shanti Om collection in true Bollywood style with Superstar Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone along with Arjun Rampal and Shreyas Talpade walking the ramp at Grand Hyatt hotel on October 09, 2007 - Photogallery (indiatimes.com)
12. Farah Khan | Deepika Padukone | Karan Johar | Komal Nahta Aur EK kahani | Celebrity Chat Show
13. Om Shanti Om | Behind The Scenes | Costumes | Shah Rukh Khan & Deepika Padukone via Red Chilli enterntainment KZbin
14. We bet you didn't know these 11 facts about 'Om Shanti Om' :::Misskyra
15. Reflections on Om Shanti Om | George Eastman Museum
16. Interesting facts about RK Studios (indiatimes.com)
17. Here’s why Chembur’s iconic RK Studios will be missed | Bollywood News - The Indian Express
18. RK Studios: The final curtain | Mint (livemint.com)
19. Rishi Kapoor: Mumbai RK Studio: Fire destroys precious memorabilia including Raj Kapoor's Mera Naam Joker costume, mask (indiatimes.com)

[@luvyyz6499]

you don't understand how much I look forward to your videos!! I adore film & film costume analysis in general and the reason for that were the bollywood films I grew up on as a child but there wasn't much information about it that is accessible to me about it... so thank you for filling a gap 🥰 i'm so appreciative of the time and heart you put into all your videos!! 💓💓💓💓💓

[@thatgirltas]

Omggg thank you for watching & this kind comment 😍💕💕 I appreciate you!!!

[@PokhrajRoy.]

The costume design for this movie was something else. This was our ‘Barbie’.

[@thatgirltas]

So true!!! 🫶💕

[@yashaswinikrishnan1878]

barbie is barbie and om shanti om is om shanti om in my opinion 😭

[@periwinkle5393]

The pink outfit look was our Marilyn Monroe "diamonds are a girl's best friend" moment💕💕

[@kpopfan4362]

There was also a reference to Salman khan's movie in OSO "In friendship there is no sorry no thank u". There was a scene in OSO when om and shanti are talking and om says this dialogue and the alleged "dialogue writer" heard this dialogue on OSO set (1970) and he used this in salman khan movie. (so this CAMEO was also added)

[@Lizzehmeh]

I got covid recently and decided to finally sit down and warch this while I was stuck in my room. The music SLAPS, the choreo is fantastic, and the whole film plays like a love song to Bollywood hindi cinema. I really enjoyed it :)

[@thatgirltas]

❤️❤️❤️🫶

[@arehoneb]

Om Shanti om is definitely one of my favorite movies, and the fact that this was Deepika's debut to Bollywood just blows my mind. This is a great breakdown. Well done on another great and informative video, Tas ❤. Looking forward to your next one.

[@thatgirltas]

Yess Om Shanti Om is such a beautiful comfort film!!! & thank youuu for watching - I appreciate you!!! 🫶💕💕

[@vaishnavi.v5217]

I thank the algorithm gods for recommending this video to me. Absolutely loved it!! 💕

[@burntoutgiftedkid]

seeing u bring up taare zameen par really makes me want to hear ur two cents on the portrayal of disorders in bollywood films and their accuracy 😭 i just love a brown girl take to video essays

[@estescorpse8727]

you're so underrated, i love watching your videos and listening to your opinions on cinema!!

[@thatgirltas]

Thank you 🫶 I appreciate you! 💕

[@tehreempatel2696]

another movie that oso gave homage to was singing in the rain! in main agar kahoon (and i think a few more parts of the movie) the set is nearly identical to one of the song numbers in singing in the rain and both songs happen inside a studio after the studio is closed for the day. also both movies take place on movie sets!

[@thatgirltas]

Omggg love this! Thank you for adding this fun fact - I am obsessed with OSO even more! 😭💕💕

[@Tasha31301]

Om shanti Om is my fav also Deepika is stunning as Shanti Priya 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@thatgirltas]

🫶🫶💕💕😍

[@rahafsaad200]

I truly salute the creator ❤❤❤.i love this video

[@thatgirltas]

Thank you so much for watching 🫶💕💕

[@eurosis]

Could you also make a video about references in "The Dirty Picture"? I find that one is also a fascinating look into the history of Bollywood 😊

[@thatgirltas]

Such a great suggestion! I will definitely look into that 💗

[@tinahashimoto2678]

omg, I really love this video !!💘💘

[@thatgirltas]

Yayy I'm so glad you enjoyed it 💕💕🫶

[@mahima_queen]

recently rewatched om shanti om, and now youve posted this 💌💌

[@thatgirltas]

Yayyy 💕💕 its such a classic comfort movie 🫶 hope you enjoy the vid 😍

[@luna-ichigo6539]

I love every video you make! This has to be my fav yet (or a tie with Rekha haha). I love the way you disect the costumes and talk about the greater themes. Especially the references! I am looking forward to your new videos 🥰

[@Neelt2001]

Great video!! Love the research you did! 👌🏽 One interesting fact that no one has mentioned yet: Madhumati's climax itself was adapted from the climax of the classic play, Banquo's Chair which had several adaptations, including one even by Alfred Hitchcock (for television).

[@freelancefroggo]

This was so informative and entertaining. I'm a but curious about Hema Malini now, I hope you do a future video on her.

[@meghabyte23]

No. 1 is obviously pink🩷 lengha from om shanti om 🌷🪷

[@thatgirltas]

💗💗💗🫶

[@burntoutgiftedkid]

IM LATE TO THIS

[@zunairaehsan5560]

2007 was the year. Serve after serve

[@Goldenfly737]

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[@kyakasooramlakavms]

Adore your content, Tas. This is such a love letter to our childhood favourite movie OSO. Can you do a similar analysis of "The Fame Game" netflix series starring Madhuri Dixit. I would love to hear your masterful analysis of that show from the film fan perspective, and the way the show melds Madhuri's real life with her character Anamika's fictional life.

[@thatgirltas]

Omggg thank you for this kind comment! I will def look into analysis of The Fame Game - such a great idea! Thank you so much for watching & the support- I appreciate you!!! 🫶

[@kyakasooramlakavms]

@@thatgirltas Girl, your videos are fantastic and I love them. I learned so much from your analysis and you have such a brilliant, insightful way of looking at movies and culture. Love your work!

[@muskaan3711]

If I remember correctly, Dard e Disco was the first male item song in a Bollywood movie.

[@ditto6452]

Greatest film of all time 🤌🏽

[@doodle3984]

barfi is similar to om shanti om in the references to old non dialouge movies. it would be super interesting if you'd look into that

[@desidharsh]

I had no idea that they had Hollywood references 😭😭

[@thatgirltas]

💕💕😍🫶

[@sanobertanveer3020]

Where did i get this look of deepika as shanti Priya??? Please tell me mam

[@rafaqatshah6757]

Hi love the movie OSO can you help me find a English movie I once saw few years ago the scene in OSO when deepika is trapped on the building and looking out of the window whilst arjun rampal is stood in front of her smoking there is a English movie I saw with the exact same scene do you know which English movie it is please

[@shikhasarkar5412]

Hello You are my favourite KZbinr I really appreciate your each and every video ❤❤❤ Whenever your video came it's make my day.......❤ Can you make video Ar Rahman sir❤

[@Vikram72714]

ASMR YEEAAHHH

[@thatgirltas]

🫶🫶🫶

[@AndhraAdapaduchu-i2j]

The actress name pronunciation is yjayantimala and not vijayantimala. Great content otherwise. I noticed the same in Amrapali video u have done..

[@SK-ry4uq]

Was waiting for such a video for a very long time, thanks for your effort please keep up with these topics barely anyone talks about these!🫶🏻✨✨