7 Meta Moments That Added a Twist to Bollywood Movie

RIVANSHI RAKHRAI

Directed by Maneesh Sharma, this action thriller features Shah Rukh Khan in a dual role as film star Aryan Khanna and his obsessive fan Gaurav Chandna, who bears an uncanny resemblance to him. When the idol dismisses him, the heartbroken fan plots his revenge. The film is rife with meta references, including the rooftop chase sequence

Fan

Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, this black comedy thriller presents a film-within-a-film narrative where the main actors portray fictionalized versions of themselves. Anurag Kashyap takes on the role of an eccentric film director, while Anil Kapoor plays an aging film star. The film is rich in meta moments that blend humor with profound insights, such as Anil Kapoor seeking help at a police station without being taken seriously

AK vs AK

Directed by Farah Khan, this drama follows the story of Om Prakash Makhija, a supporting actor in the 1970s who reincarnates 30 years later as a successful star kid named Om Kapoor. The deliberate plot, characters, and scenes include melodramatic moments, such as the poignant interactions between the son and mother

Om Shanti Om

A part of the Golmaal Film Series and directed by Rohit Shetty, this comedy film centers around Gopal, caught between suspicions from his wife and a local inspector. The film concludes with a speech by the previously mute Lucky (Tushar Kapoor), revealing his role in the upcoming installment of the series.

Golmaal Returns

Directed by Sidharth Anand, this film revolves around an Indian secret agent leading a specialized unit combating terrorist threats. In a post-credits scene, Shah Rukh Khan as Pathaan and Salman Khan as Tiger engage in a humorous conversation, providing a delightful meta moment after a battle with the antagonists

Pathaan

Zoya Akhtar both writes and directs this dramatic film that unfolds the journey of an aspiring actor in Mumbai. The entire storyline, ensemble, characters, and dialogues serve as a satirical take on the Hindi film industry. Notable meta moments, like the shooting of "Baware," contribute to the film's clever commentary.

Luck By Chance

Directed by Rajkumar Santoshi, this comedic film narrates the tale of two laid-back young men, Amar and Prem. In a hilariously entertaining scene, Amir Khan and Salman Khan find themselves in a lock-up while the ironic backdrop plays the song "Papa Kehte Hai Bada Naam Karega."

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