When Hollywood subtly included songs from India in their movies
Hollywood and the Indian film industry have had a long relationship despite not working closely too often. However, there have been instances when actors from both sides have crossed borders to participate in the other industry. When not actors, other elements are used.
For example, in several Hollywood movies, Indian tracks have been subtly used, which many may have missed.
If you have not watched this movie, we suggest you watch it tonight because the moment it begins, the film surprises you with Shahrukh Khan’s ‘Chhaiyya Chhaiyya.’. The entire song has been used during the opening credits, which surprises first-time watchers because the song comes out of nowhere.
Dev Patel’s Lion is one of the most emotional films we have watched in our lifetime. In the movie, Patel and his love interest, played by Rooney Mara, dance to the song ‘Urvasi Urvasi’ by the legendary A.R. Rahman on the streets.
One of the funniest members of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Deadpool, uses the song Mera Joota Hai Japani from a 1951 Hindi film. The song is played by cabbie Dopinder on his radio while Deadpool travels as a passenger.
An iconic Jim Carrey movie, the 2004 romantic science fiction flick, used the music of several Hindi songs, such as Wada Na Tod from Dil Tujhko Diya (1987), Tere Sang Pyar Main Nahin Todna from Nagin (1976), and Mera Mann Tera Pyasa from Gambler (1971).
