The Romantics (2023 web series)

The Romantics is a 2023 English-language documentary series created by Smriti Mundhra for Netflix,[1] featuring the legacy of Yash Chopra and Yash Raj Films.[2] Written by Smriti Mundhra and Michael T Vollmann, the four-part series showcases the 50-year-old legacy of YRF Entertainment,[3] which saw the late Yash Raj Chopra and his son, Aditya Chopra, redefine Bollywood cinema with romantic films,[4] featuring unseen footage and exclusive stories shared by actors including Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani Mukerji and Anushka Sharma.[5]

The Romantics
GenreDocumentary
Created bySmriti Mundhra
Based onThe legacy of Yash Chopra and Yash Raj Films.
Written bySmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann
Directed bySmriti Mundhra
Country of originIndia
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes4
Production
ProducersPadam Bhushan
Mansi Sharma
Uday Chopra
Smriti Mundhra
Jonathan Reiman
CinematographyLars Skree
EditorsMichael Bourne
Michael T. Vollmann
Production companyYash Raj Films
Release
Original release24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)

Overview

Smriti Mundra, director of A Suitable Girl and Indian Matchmaking, shot the series over the course of three years. This documentary project features interviews with 35 of Bollywood's film stars, including Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Salim Khan, Sooraj Barjatya, Anil Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, John Abraham, Juhi Chawla, Kajol, Katrina Kaif, Rishi Kapoor, Karan Johar, Madhuri Dixit, Neetu Singh, Anushka Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan, Saif Ali Khan, Ayushmann Khurrana, Arjun Kapoor, Anupam Kher, Bhumi Pednekar, Uday Chopra, Ranveer Singh, and Rani Mukerji. The interview also introduces Aditya Chopra for the very first time on screen after 28 years. Through archival footage and interviews, the documentary captures the highs and lows of Yash Chopra's career.[5]

Reception

Suchin Mehrotra of Hindustan Times in his review stated "The Romantics works best when it uses the YRF filmography merely as a stepping-off point to discuss Hindi cinema as a whole. The show comes to us at a time when it feels like filmmakers are looking back and celebrating what was."[5]

A reviewer for Indian Express stated "It’s all rah-rah, hardly any nose-digs, but then you don’t really expect any in a series like this, about the biggest, most storied production house in Hindi cinema."[6]

Renuka Vyavahare at The Times of India rated season 1 4 stars out of 5 and remarked "The Romantics is a treat to watch if you love Hindi cinema and Yash Chopra, which are pretty much synonymous."[7]

Shubham Kulkarni from Koimoi rated 4/5 and wrote "The Romantics is an ode to the man who defined Hindi cinema for decades and even died with his director’s hat on."[8]

The series secured 80% on reviews aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes.

Episodes

Season 1
No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"The Boy from Jalandhar"Smriti MundhraSmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann		24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
Through Yash Chopra's journey to becoming a renowned filmmaker, he introduced the world to the 'Angry Young Man' and classic romantic heroes, forever changing the face of Bollywood.
2"Prodigal Son"Smriti MundhraSmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann		24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
In a rare interview, Aditya Chopra opened up about his early days in his father's footsteps, and the success of his first movie.
3"The New Guard"Smriti MundhraSmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann		24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
Yash Raj Films achieved immense success by challenging accepted genre tropes, though some of their projects stumbled. Aditya and Uday Chopra discussed debates surrounding nepotism in the industry.
4"Legacy"Smriti MundhraSmriti Mundhra
Michael T Vollmann		24 February 2023 (2023-02-24)
As Hollywood come calling, Aditya continued his father's legacy with a new studio. The industry was left stunned when Yash Chopra passed away just before his last movie's premiere.

References
  1. "Netflix's 'The Romantics' Aims to Give Bollywood the Homage It Deserves". Time. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  2. "Netflix's The Romantics doesn't ask the uncomfortable questions around Yash Chopra's legacy". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  3. Taneja, Nidhima (2023-02-15). "The Romantics on Netflix is one place where the 3 Khans don't matter. Aditya Chopra shines". ThePrint. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  4. Subramaniam, Tara. "'Cinema of aspiration': The romance filmmakers who redefined Bollywood's quintessential genre". CNN. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  5. "The Romantics Review: The YRF Docu-series works best when it focuses on films over family". Hindustan Times. 2023-02-15. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  6. "The Romantics review: It's all rah-rah, hardly any nose-digs". The Indian Express. 2023-02-14. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  7. "The Romantics Season 1 Review: A celebration of Yash Chopra's legacy and the evolution of Hindi cinema". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  8. Kulkarni, Shubham (2023-02-15). "The Romantics Review: Chandni's Chiffon Saree Flies Again, Shah Rukh Khan's Raj Sprinkles His Charm One More Time; An Emotional Return To The Love Yash Chopra Taught Us!". Koimoi. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
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