AMAR PREM

The iconic film, based on the Bengali short story Hinger Kochuri, tells the story of a young boy who befriends his lovely, kind neighbour who is a prostitute (Tagore). Khanna stars as a lonely businessman who loves the courtesan, becoming her exclusive patron. The two also care for the little boy, helping him out in various ways whenever possible. Vinod Mehra plays the adult version of the young boy who takes the aged courtesan home as his own mother. The film is made even more memorable with the haunting melodies by R D Burman. Who can forget Kishore da singing a melancholy Chingari Koi Bhadke?

Year of release: 1972
Directed by Shakti Samanta
Starring Rajesh Khanna, Sharmila Tagore

Second Act
December 14

Directed by
Peter Segal

Starring
Jennifer Lopez
Leah Ramini
Vanessa Hudgens

The American rom-com tells
the story of a 40-year-old
underachiever who gets a stab
at her dream job. What happens
when a private finance firm
hires her to close a big-time
business deal?

Zero
December 21

Directed by
Aanad L Rai

Starring
Shah Rukh Khan
Katrina Kaif
Anushka Sharma

If the teaser is anything to go
by, this is a film full of promise.
Khan plays a very short person
who falls in love with a superstar
(Kaif). Sharma essays the role of a
girl with mental disabilities.

Simmba
December 28

Directed by
Rohit Shetty

Starring
Ranveer Singh
Sara Ali Khan
Sonu Sood

The year seems to be ending with a
bang, with the release of this typical
Shetty film that promises action,
drama, and fun galore. Singh stars as
a corrupt cop who mends his ways
after he falls in love.