Plot:

Smriti Mundra's 4-part documentary series, 'The Romantics' celebrates the legacy of Yash Chopra and his brand of cinema, which defined romance in Hindi cinema. The series explores the evolution of the Yash Raj Films banner, now headed by Yash Chopra's son, Aditya Chopra. Mundra uses rare footage, film experts and interviews with family, friends and stars including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, Aamir Khan, the late Rishi Kapoor, among others, to weave an interesting and satisfying document-series which is all hearts and anecdotes.

Acting:

The documentary features a star-studded cast of Bollywood royalty who share their experience of working with Yash Chopra and their understanding of his films and legacy. From Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan to Madhuri Dixit Nene and Salman Khan, all have something interesting to share about the romantic filmmaker's craft.

Cinematography:

Mundra uses rare footage and personal archives to tell the story of Yash Raj Films and its journey over five decades. The series is laced with stunning visuals of landscapes and Bollywood stars performing some of the most iconic scenes from Yash Chopra's films.

Direction:

Mundra has done a great job in paying homage to Yash Chopra and celebrating his legacy. She has interviewed family friends and stars who worked closely with Chopra, and weaved their anecdotes into a captivating narrative.

Overall:

'The Romantics' is a must-watch for all Yash Chopra fans and Bollywood aficionados. The series explores the romance, the nostalgia and the behind-the-scenes story of one of the most successful film banners in Bollywood history. The series manages to capture the essence of Yash Chopra's legacy and how it defined the romantic genre in Indian cinema.

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