Films based on musical theme

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There is nothing more enjoyable than head bobbing and foot-tapping to high-octane song-and-dance routines. Be it Hollywood or Bollywood, musicals are always dependable crowd-pullers. Here are a few musical movies and shows that you can watch again and again.

Mary Poppins

This is a 1964 American fantasy film starring Julie Andrews, Dick Van Dyke and Karen Dotrice. The story is about the titular Mary Poppins, who becomes a nanny for two mischievous children. She takes them to a magical world and imparts their life lessons with a touch of humour.

OTTplay Rating – 8.3

Available – Disney + Hotstar, Jio

The Sound of Music

This 1965 Academy Award winner for Best Picture has Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer in the lead roles. The story is about a widowed navy captain who hires a governess to take care of his seven mischievous children. The governess Maria brings in music and love into the lives of these mischief mongers, setting them on the right note.

OTTplay Rating – 8.4

Available – Disney + Hotstar

Grease

This 1978 romance drama stars John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John and Stockard Channing in the lead. The most successful musical movie ever made, Grease revolves around teenagers Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson who fall in love with each other during summer vacation, but later unexpectedly encounter each other in high school.

OTTplay Rating – 7.5

Available – Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, iTunes, Jio

Moulin Rouge!

The film, which had its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, was released in 2001. Starring Nicole Kidman and Evan McGregor, this musical drama film depicts a heartwarming story of a young English poet who falls in love with a cabaret actress. The film is well known for its amazing set and costume design.

OTTplay Rating – 7.8

Available – Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Mubi, Apple TV+

Bohemian Rhapsody

Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biographical musical drama film starring Rami Malek, Brian May and Joseph Mazzello. The film is based on the life of Freddie Mercury, the British singer and lead vocalist of the musical band Queen. This movie is the most successful music biopic ever made.

OTTplay Rating – 7.6

Available – Disney + Hotstar, iTunes, YouTube, Google Play

High School Musical

The 2019 American mockumentary series in association with Disney Channel has an ensemble cast of Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett, Sofia Wylie, Kate Reinders, Olivia Rose Keegan, Julia Lester, Derek Hough, Larry Saperstein and others. The fictional story is based on a group of music enthusiasts from East High School, who take part in the staging of High School Musical: The Musical, which is their school production.

OTTplay Rating – 5.3

Available – Disney + Hotstar

Aashiqui

Aashiqui is a 1990 Hindi romantic movie that tells the story of an aspiring singer who unexpectedly meets a beautiful woman at a police station and falls in love with her. Life takes a turn when they start dating each other but struggle to strike a balance between their personal and professional lives.

OTTplay Rating – 6.5

Available on – Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play, Vi, Hungama, Airtel Xstream

Rockstar

The 2011 Hindi movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Nargis Fakhri and Aditi Rao Hydari in the lead. The story depicts the life of a man who wants to be a successful rockstar and believes heartbreak is the key to becoming a true musician. When his beloved marries another man, he channels his angst into creating music.

OTTplay Rating – 8.1

Available – Zee5, YouTube, Google Play, Eros Now, iTunes, Airtel Xstream, Jio

Rock On!

Rock On! is a 2008 Hindi film, starring Farhan Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Purab Kohli, Luke Kenny, Prachi Desai, Koel Puri, Shahana Goswami in the lead roles. The story is about the members of a music band, who reunite years after disbanding for good for a one grand finale stage performance together.

OTTplay Rating – 8

Available – Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, iTunes, YouTube

Alright that's a wrap on List hai toh hit hai, one podcast based on themes from movies and shows, I shall be back again with another podcast of List hai toh hit hai with a brand new theme, until then it's your host Nikhil signing off.

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