[malikarshad]

I'm having a hard time renting original Bollywood movies. The local stores in my town only rent Pirated movies.

I've tried desicompany.com and indianmovieclub.com as they claimed that they rent original movies. When I got the DVD's they were copies of the movie shrunk on a single layer DVD

. I emailed them with no response.


I'm a Netflix subscriber but it takes a long time for Netflix to get the newest movies and most of the time they do not carry all the titles that I want to watch.


I've a dedicated HT setup at my home with 122" screen. The pirated movies look crap and you cannot even see the face and the sound is distorted.


The world is moving towards High Definition and seems like Bollywood is moving backwards.I'm surprised nobody has raided all these online stores for piracy

.


I buy most of the movies I think are worth buying but I cannot buy each and every movie.


Is there any other viable option to rent Original Bollywood movies???

 

[wmcclain]



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Originally Posted by malikarshad /forum/post/15466440


Is there any other viable option to rent Original Bollywood movies???

Try http://www.zdag.com/


-Bill

 

[malikarshad]



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Originally Posted by wmcclain /forum/post/15466911


Try http://www.zdag.com/


-Bill

Bill thanks for the suggestion but have you actually tried them.

Zdag did not state that they carry original movies as a result I'm hesitant and I had the same experience with indianmovieclub.com.


All of them claim that they rent original movie but the reality is different.

 

[wmcclain]



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Originally Posted by malikarshad /forum/post/15467056


Bill thanks for the suggestion but have you actually tried them.

Zdag did not state that they carry original movies as a result I'm hesitant and I had the same experience with indianmovieclub.com.


All of them claim that they rent original movie but the reality is different.

I've rented US movies and mp3-cd audiobooks and they look original to me. I can only suggest you try them once. It's not much commitment.


-Bill

 

[Airboss]

Retailers of East Indian DVDs, VCDs, and/or music located ... :


..In the U.S (I think). Cannot vouch for all of these but here are some you can check out.

http://www.anytamil.com/ "Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam DVDs, CDs, VCDs." (Site indicates addresses in the U.S. & India)

http://www.desino1.com/DVD/

http://www.indiancdstore.com/dvdstore.asp

http://www.indiaplaza.com/dvd/

http://www.indiaweekly.com

http://www.nehaflix.com/ (Based in Virginia)

http://www.bollywooddvds.com/

http://www.hindimovies.com/

 

[malikarshad]



Quote:
Originally Posted by Airboss /forum/post/15467887


Retailers of East Indian DVDs, VCDs, and/or music located ... :


..In the U.S (I think). Cannot vouch for all of these but here are some you can check out.

http://www.anytamil.com/ "Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Malayalam DVDs, CDs, VCDs." (Site indicates addresses in the U.S. & India)

http://www.desino1.com/DVD/

http://www.indiancdstore.com/dvdstore.asp

http://www.indiaplaza.com/dvd/

http://www.indiaweekly.com

http://www.nehaflix.com/ (Based in Virginia)

http://www.bollywooddvds.com/

http://www.hindimovies.com/

I guess I'll have to try each of them and figure out what works out best.

My main requirement is the movies should be original release and if that is meet then i can handle the rest.


For now I've start with ZDag.com that Bill has suggested. Let's see how it turns out.


I'll try to post my impression as i try them.


Thanks for the responses.

 

[Mac The Knife]

You might try your local library. Ours has a handful of Bollywood films and the Phoenix metro area doesn't even have a large Indian population.

 

[Daman S]

I also believe blockbuster online and netflix have a good collection of Indian movies in their foreign section. Netflix has the larger and much better collection than Blockbuster though.

 

[malikarshad]



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Originally Posted by Daman S /forum/post/15497984


I also believe blockbuster online and netflix have a good collection of Indian movies in their foreign section. Netflix has the larger and much better collection than Blockbuster though.

Yes Netflix does have good collection but not all especially they are slow on the new releases. They take about several months to get those movies.

Take for example "Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na" is released on DVD but Netflix does not have it. This movie was a big Bollywood blockbuster movie.

If Netflix had them I would been very very happy but unfortunately it isn't.

Thanks for the tip though.


I'll try out membership at different rental sites and post my impressions if i like any.

 

[malikarshad]



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Originally Posted by wmcclain /forum/post/15467207


I've rented US movies and mp3-cd audiobooks and they look original to me. I can only suggest you try them once. It's not much commitment.


-Bill

I got my 1st shipment of DVD from ZDag and to my surprise the movies are original DVD release

and not copied movies.

I'm very happy with their service and I've upgraded my membership to a better rental plan.

They seem to carry all the newest Bollywood movie titles that Netflix takes months to add to their collection.

I'm a happy camper and I would recommend their service if somebody is looking to rent Indian movies.


I really want to thank Bill for his suggestion as I had spent months looking for it.

 

[wmcclain]



Quote:
Originally Posted by malikarshad /forum/post/15532115


I got my 1st shipment of DVD from ZDag and to my surprise the movies are original DVD release

and not copied movies.

I'm very happy with their service and I've upgraded my membership to a better rental plan.

They seem to carry all the newest Bollywood movie titles that Netflix takes months to add to their collection.

I'm a happy camper and I would recommend their service if somebody is looking to rent Indian movies.


I really want to thank Bill for his suggestion as I had spent months looking for it.

Very good! I've been happy with Zdag as a supplement to Netflix. The price is right. My only criticism is that on US titles and mp3-cd audiobooks, they list a lot of things in their catalog which they don't actually seem to have.


I haven't tried Bollywood titles from them.


Perhaps you can help me. I started a thread on this months ago but the responses were not quite what I wanted.


My wife wants more romantic comedies and I thought India might be a good source. We saw Monsoon Wedding and Bride and Prejudice and liked them well enough. Singing and dancing is optional with us, but I understand it comes with the genre.


Do you have recommendations? Must be light, funny, happy ending.


-Bill

 

[malikarshad]



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Originally Posted by wmcclain /forum/post/15532215


Very good! I've been happy with Zdag as a supplement to Netflix. The price is right. My only criticism is that on US titles and mp3-cd audiobooks, they list a lot of things in their catalog which they don't actually seem to have.


I haven't tried Bollywood titles from them.


Perhaps you can help me. I started a thread on this months ago but the responses were not quite what I wanted.


My wife wants more romantic comedies and I thought India might be a good source. We saw Monsoon Wedding and Bride and Prejudice and liked them well enough. Singing and dancing is optional with us, but I understand it comes with the genre.


Do you have recommendations? Must be light, funny, happy ending.


-Bill

Try these ones to begin with, these are all romantic comedy. If you like them i can suggest you more. Enjoy

"Salaam Naamaste" (2005)

"Jab We Met" (2007)

"Chup Chup Ke"(2006)

"No Entry" (2005)

"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998)

"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995)

 

[wmcclain]



Quote:
Originally Posted by malikarshad /forum/post/15533027


Try these ones to begin with, these are all romantic comedy. If you like them i can suggest you more. Enjoy

"Salaam Naamaste" (2005)

"Jab We Met" (2007)

"Chup Chup Ke"(2006)

"No Entry" (2005)

"Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" (1998)

"Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge" (1995)

Thank you! Will do.


-Bill

 

[malikarshad]

I've been using ZDag since beginning of this year and I've been very happy with their service.

Unfortunately i received email saying they are shutting down their store.

I'm again looking for an online Hindi movie rental store.


Can somebody please help?

 

[Daniel Hutnicki]

I have seen one Bollywood movie and its Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. I saw on some cable network. It was the weirdest and coolest thing I have ever seen. Not sure if I liked it but I couldnt stop watching it. I think its a huge movie in India. Basically Boy meets girl (in london) girl hates boy but then falls for him while lost in Europe. There is nothing really original about the premise but when they wind up in India, it goes crazy (in a great way)


The only other Bollywood movie I have seen is really an American mini series called Bollywood Hero with Chris Kattan from SNL. The reviews werent that great but it was enjoyable and it mixed the humor of Mr. Kattan and Bollywood. I enjoyed it

 

[wmcclain]



Quote:
Originally Posted by malikarshad /forum/post/17720035


I've been using ZDag since beginning of this year and I've been very happy with their service.

Unfortunately i received email saying they are shutting down their store.

I'm again looking for an online Hindi movie rental store.


Can somebody please help?

I got that message, too. It was a good service and I'll miss them.


We've been working through your list of titles from earlier in the year and enjoying them.


-Bill

 

[malikarshad]

Good news

After searching for over many years. Finally I found this website that rents original Hindi and Indian Bollywood movies.
NjMtv

The icing on the cake is that they rent Blu-Ray as well.

The customer service is top-notch.

When i opened the monthly rental account i got a personal call from the owner(Girish). He is one of the nicest guys i've talked to.

I got my movie in 3 days.

Once you watch the movie you go on website and indicate that you shipped the movie and they will ship next available movie in the queue.

This is great for people leaving far to save transit time.


Give it a shot.

 

[Stanlywood666]

hi

I've been having to buy bollywood DvDs 'coz i couldn't anywhere to rent it from..i should be saying "oh thank you so much for all the links and information" but the weird thing is now i like it this way..buying the stuff..a fine collection i own now..and i'd rather continue this way now than having to give it back after watching a movie..

Now on to the best part- Lufthansa airlines st started a "Salaam Bollywood" contest today..a chance to win round-trip tickets to India if you can answer some bollywood questions..I'm not allowed to post links here..

it's "doubleU-doubleU-doubleU.lhsalaambollywoodDOTcom/

 

[Brian Conrad]

I've always been able to rent Bollywood movies at Indian grocers around here. But then there is a large Indian community in the Bay Area. However many of the films coming out of India the last few years have been pretty dismal. The better ones I've been able to catch on Netflix though it's a little easier to skip the "dancing around trees" chapters (which add nothing to the story) on a DVD than on Netflix. That'll reduce that 2 hour 50 minute epic to 90 to 100 minutes.

 

[sirip]

I am in the same boat. I've a 92" HT setup and can't find original new indian (hindi/tamil/telugu) DVDs. All the ones that are distributed "freely" in local indian stores are pirated ones. They all look crap on big screen. I dont want to buy new discs either. At the rate I see the movies (2 every weekend), I'll be spending a fortune. Alas! what a state that my cheap indian community has led us to.


Anyway, thanks to this thread, I found njmtv. So far, service looks great. All original discs including Blurays. Fast shipping and returns. Great customer service. I hope and wish they thrive and last long.


BTW, dancing around the trees is the best part of indian movies. You'll have to watch a bluray on a 100" screen with 5.1 sound in full blast though - not on teeny meeny tv and its tin speakers. You just can't get that kind of music, color and picturization in Hollywood movies. If not for that, there is no need to watch Indian movies. 99% of the plots are same and mostly crap. They are so stereo type, I usually forget the plot the next day.