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Ta Ra Rum Pum

(2007, Rated NR, Musical, Starring Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji, Jaaved Jafferi)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 10.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Fanciful Bollywood dramedy fine for tweens and up.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Nothing too objectionable (unless you count corny romance). Some lying and deliberate sabotage on the race track.

  • Violence:

    Some fiery race-car accidents, near fistfights, and yelling.

  • Sex:

    This is a typical Bollywood romance, with lots of flirtation and little else -- not even kissing.

  • Language:

    Some use of "s--t" and "damn."

  • Consumerism:

    The symbols of the good life: Flashy purses, fancy cars (Mercedes), a Tiffany ring.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Some drinking in a restaurant and at parties.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Ta Ra Rum Pum

Parents need to know that this family-friendly Bollywood film does address some adult problems, including unemployment and poverty. But it does so with a light touch that probably won't be too distressing to kids. The movie's lessons are simplistic but useful, and though there's some swearing, concerns for young viewers are overridden by how much fun it all is.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what makes life grand -- the things we buy or the people around us? Why do so many people get caught up in the former? What messages does the media send about materialism and "must have" products? Why does RV live only for the day? Is there value in this way of thinking? Or are Radhika's more practical, save-for-tomorrow ways better? How can you strike a happy medium? Families can also discuss Bollywood movies in general. What characteristics do most Bollywood movies share? How are they different from American movies? How do you think this movie would be different if it had been made in the United States?
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