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Bollywood movies are a big part of my culture and were also a huge part of my childhood. From the music to the outfits to the familiarity of them and the, sometimes,  overdramatics  of them – they mean a lot to me. There’s so much to love about them and because of the sheer volume of them; it can be overwhelming not knowing where to start. So, for a new blog post that may turn into a series – I decided to share some movie recommendations with you all. Side note: these films can be really long in running time so if long films aren’t for you then that’s totally okay! However, if you want to give them a try, then  try pausing the film for an interval (however long you want that interval to be). Most of the films will have a really obvious place that will be good for an interval too. So, the way I thought I’d set out this post is by sharing genre/tropes that you may like and then what film(s) you should watch based on that!  If you like  Forbidden Love  and  Star-Crossed  Lovers   then you

  Before I start, let’s take a moment to be grateful that January is over. I apologise to anyone with birthdays in January or if you really enjoy the month, but it genuinely feels like it lasts forever, and this year was no different. A new month also means a new book recommendations blog post and I am so excited to share these with you all!   The Paths of Marriage by Mala Kumar    This book spans three generations of Indian and  Indian-American  women. Each one of them faces their own hardships, battles and struggles throughout their lives. Lakshmi, an incredibly smart student living in poverty in India who marries and immigrates to America in order to provide the absolute best for her family. Years later, Pooja, her daughter, is forced into an arranged marriage which causes a huge strain in relationship between mother and daughter. And then, Deepa – Pooja’s daughter – a lesbian who is not out to her family. The story showcases all three POVs of these different women as we get a deep