Josh
2000 · Directed by Mansoor Khan
Original language: Hindi
- romance
- drama
The story
Two gangs fight for control of the streets: the Scorpions, led by Prakash and the Eagles, fronted by Max. When Prakash's brother Rahul comes to visit, he meets and quickly falls in love with Shirley, not realizing she's the sister of his brother's rival, Max. Though Rahul tries to keep their relationship secret, it's only a matter of time before it brings the gang rivalry to a head.
What it’s like
Bright, glossy studio color with saturated street scenes, sunlit lanes, and busy chowks, shot in the polished, brisk style of late-1990s Hindi cinema. Its sound is a pop-film score of big romantic melodies and rhythmic songs, with choreographed dance numbers that break up the pace and brawls that hit with quick, punchy energy. The vibe is cheeky, swaggering, and warm, with a bit of youthful bravado and a romantic undertow. It moves in bursts: playful banter and song, then sudden tension as rival crews clash. The central arc is a charming, impulsive young man who has to hide his feelings and keep his loyalties in balance, with the romance pulling against the gang feud. Violence is present throughout, mostly street fights, chases and scuffles with some threatening menace, but it is stylized rather than graphic, with no gore and little lingering cruelty. The romance and music stay front and centre. It suits a lively weekend watch, a comfort rewatch for fans of Bollywood romance, or viewers who want melodrama with bright energy and light, playful tone rather than grim realism.
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