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Ep 261- Arth - 80s Dhamaka Serires

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our 80s Dhamaaka series! This week’s feature is 1982’s ARTH. Starring Shabana Azmi, Khulbhushan Kharbanda, Raj Kiran, and Smita Patil in key roles, this Mahesh Bhatt directorial about marital infidelity is a classic of Hindi cinema. Drawn from Bhatt’s short lived extramarital affair with Parveen Babi, Arth features some of the best performances by Hindi film actors as well as music that has stood the test of time. Join us as we introduce this film to Asim and refresh our own memories. A big Shoutout to our friend Dj Shai Guy for the 80's Dhamaka Theme song. You can check out more of Shai's work here 💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 This week's Patreon Bonus is a review of Badass Ravi Kumar! Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing benefits: 🎬 Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes – Be the first to hear our 80’s Dhamaka series without interruptions! 💃 A Bollywood-Loving Community – Connect with fellow fans who share your passion! 📺 Bonus & Video Content – Get exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, extended discussions, and more! 🗳️ Vote in Polls & Pick Movies – Help decide which films and shows we cover next! ✨ Join now and be part of the ultimate Bollywood experience! 🎧 Link in bio! 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny

Feb 19, 20251h 3m

Ep 260 - Kaalia - 80s Dhamaka Series

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our new 80s Dhamaka movie — KAALIA (1981). Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Pran and Amjad Khan, this Tinnu Anand directorial was a top favorite going in for Asim and Amrita. Alas, they were bamboozled by the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia because this movie has some… issues. We discuss what we remembered, what we didn’t, the music by RD Burman and the Bollywood history connected to this film. Join us as we continue to explore Hindi cinema in the 80s. A big Shoutout to our friend Dj Shai Guy for the 80's Dhamaka Theme song. You can check out more of Shai's work here 💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing benefits: This week's Bonus Patreon is our review of LoveYaapa, The Roshans and Salman's interview with his nephew's on Dum Biryani 🎬 Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes – Be the first to hear our 80’s Dhamaka series without interruptions! 💃 A Bollywood-Loving Community – Connect with fellow fans who share your passion! 📺 Bonus & Video Content – Get exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, extended discussions, and more! 🗳️ Vote in Polls & Pick Movies – Help decide which films and shows we cover next! ✨ Join now and be part of the ultimate Bollywood experience! 🎧 Link in bio! 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Feb 10, 20251h 9m

Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series

Welcome to the first 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast. We kick things off with Subhash Ghai’s KARZ (1980), an iconic reincarnation drama starring Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, Raj Kiran and Premnath. Join us as Asim watches the movie for the first time while Sujoy and Amrita compare their memories of this film to what it looks like today. A big Shoutout to our friend Dj Shai Guy for the 80's Dhamaka Theme song. You can check out more of Shai's work here 💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing benefits: 🎬 Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes – Be the first to hear our 80’s Dhamaka series without interruptions! 💃 A Bollywood-Loving Community – Connect with fellow fans who share your passion! 📺 Bonus & Video Content – Get exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, extended discussions, and more! 🗳️ Vote in Polls & Pick Movies – Help decide which films and shows we cover next! ✨ Join now and be part of the ultimate Bollywood experience! 🎧 Link in bio! 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Feb 3, 20251h 26m

Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker Review and "Patreon Pick" Caravan

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re talking Classic Bollywood with CARAVAN (1971). Directed by Nasir Hussain and produced by Tahir Hussain (Aamir’s dad), Caravan is a typically enjoyable proto-Bollywood adventure romp from the House of Hussain. Starring Asha Parekh, Aruna Irani, Helen, and Jeetendra among others, this movie is especially notable for its outstanding RD Burman soundtrack. We also discuss a couple of other recent Bollywood movies and their trailers / songs like BADASS RAVIKUMAR, LOVEYAPA, Bhassad Macha and BLACK WARRANT as well as Pakistan's first full length animated movie The Glassworker. 🎬 Trailers Discussed: Loveyapa Ho Gaya | Loveyapa Bhasad Macha - Deva Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn | BADASS RAVI KUMAR Black Warrant | Official Trailer THE GLASSWORKER | Official English Trailer Shownotes: Dr. aur Billa - No Love Dr Aur Billa - Mujhay Tum Se Ho Gaya Hai Pyar RGV's AI monstrosity 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 22, 20251h 39m

Ep 257- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 25 YR Anniversary- Hritik Roshan Special

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a trip down nostalgia lane with KAHO NA PYAAR HAI (2000). Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the debut of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel remains a landmark blockbuster in the history of Hindi cinema. We discuss how no other director/producer father has been to replicate this launch for their progeny and how it set up both Hrithik and Ameesha for success. We talk about our memories of this movie and its place in pop culture. And we discuss what has held up over the years and what (or who) hasn’t. 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon to get access to exclusive perks like early and ad free episodes, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 15, 20251h 11m

Episode 256: Trailers, News, and Varun Dhawan’s Baby John

Episode Summary: This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re joined by the always delightful @pappuchaaru for an exciting episode packed with Bollywood buzz, hot trailers, and a full review of Baby John starring Varun Dhawan! We kick things off with a discussion about the latest Hindi film trailers that dropped this week, breaking down the biggest moments and sharing our first impressions. We also dive into the announcement of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, can it redefine the horror-comedy genre? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Finally, we wrap up with our main review: Baby John, Varun Dhawan’s latest offering that has us debating everything from its performances to its storyline. 🎬 Trailers Discussed: Deva: Is Shahid Back? SkyForce: More toxic nationalism? Badass Ravi Kumar: Is Himesh in on the joke? Baby John: Varun Dhawan is back—does it deliver? 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 9, 20251h 37m

Ep 255- Bollywood 2024 Wrap-Up: Looking Ahead to 2025 (Part 2)

We’re back with the second part of our Bollywood 2024 wrap-up, featuring none other than Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast! After revisiting the hits and misses of the year in Part 1, we’re shifting gears to talk about what’s coming up in 2025. This episode is all about Bollywood’s future. We discuss the most anticipated movies hitting screens next year, the industry trends we’re excited to see evolve, and some dream collaborations we’d love to witness. And of course, we couldn’t resist throwing in a few bold predictions for what lies ahead. 🎬 In This Episode: Honest takes on the most disappointing films A sneak peek at the most exciting Bollywood releases of 2025. Bold predictions for 2025—what surprises might Bollywood have in store? 🎧 Where to Find More: Follow Pitu Sultan on the Filmi Ladies on Youtube and Apple Podcast for her Bollywood musings. 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn #Bollywood Podcast #Movie Reviews #Best of 2024 #Anticipated 2025 Films

Jan 3, 20251h 2m

Ep 254- Bollywood 2024: The Hits, The Misses, and Everything In Between (Part 1)

Listen to the full Wrap Up Episode already available on Patreon It’s time for our annual Bollywood wrap-up! As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re diving into the movies, moments, and madness that defined the year. Joining us is the fabulous Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast, bringing her signature wit and charm to the discussion. In this first part of our special two-episode series, we take a close look at the best Bollywood films of the year—the ones that left us speechless and set new standards for the industry. But that’s not all. We also call out the biggest letdowns of 2024, digging into what went wrong with the films that missed the mark. Get ready for lively debates, fun trivia, and plenty of laughs as we break down the hits and misses of Bollywood in 2024! 🎬 In This Episode: Our picks for the top Bollywood movies of 2024 and what made them unforgettable. Breakout performances and stars who stole the spotlight. Honest takes on the honourable mentions—the movies that almost got picked but missed the mark Behind-the-scenes trivia and fun Bollywood tidbits. 🎧 Where to Find More: Follow Pitu Sultan on the Filmi Ladies on Youtube and Apple Podcast for her Bollywood musings. Listen to the Filmi Ladies Podcast for deep dives into the world of Bollywood. 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing listeners on Patreon! By joining our Patreon community, you’re helping us grow and bring you even more exciting content, special guests, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. A huge thank you to everyone who’s already supporting us—you’re the reason we’ve come this far, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Head over to Patreon to join the community and unlock exclusive perks. Every contribution makes a difference! 🌟 Help Us Grow: If you’re loving the podcast, leave us a rating and review! Share this episode with your Bollywood-loving friends to help us reach even more listeners. We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn #Bollywood Podcast #Movie Reviews #Best of 2024 #Anticipated 2025 Films

Dec 30, 20241h 22m

Ep 255- All We Imagine As Light

This week's Patreon Bonus is the Video of our Hangout over the weekend where we discuss the 80's Dhamaka Series launching in January. Available here On this week's Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast we have a mini review by Amrita of Payal Kapadia's - Cannes Grand Prix winner- "All We Imagine As Light" as well as interviews by Payal Kapadia herself and lead actress Kani Kusruti conducted by our very own Yamini AKA Pappuchaaru. All We Imagine As Light is now playing in UK theatres. In Mumbai, thoughtful Nurse Prabha’s routine is upset when she receives an unexpected gift from her estranged husband. Her younger, flightier and rebellious roommate, Anu, tries in vain to find a spot in the city to be intimate with her secret boyfriend. Their colleague Parvaty fights to stay in her home without any requisite paperwork left by her late husband. A trip to a beach town allows them each to find a space for their desires to manifest. We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Nov 30, 202443 min

Ep 254- Love Love Love

Come and join Khandaan on Youtube LIVE to decide the 80's Dhamaka Series: **📅 When: Sunday, Nov 24 at 9 pm India, 3:30 pm UK, and 10:30 am EST. **📍 Where: Live on YouTube Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and this week we’re discussing 1989’s LOVE LOVE LOVE. Starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, this was clearly a movie that held the hopes and dreams of many people — from the director to the stars to the crew. The question is whether all that effort came to anything. We talk about the soundtrack, the crazy career paths of the people involved, the story, and our nostalgia. We also talk about the interview The Hollywood Reporter India’s Anupama Chopra did with Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao. There’s also a brief mention of the shock waves running through the Tamil film industry with Nayanthara’s open letter to Dhanush and AR Rahman’s divorce. Shownotes: Nayanthara's open letter to Dhanush Trailer Tuff Turf Miss Universe 1984 We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Nov 22, 20241h 28m

Ep 253- Citadel Honey Bunny And Do Patti Reviews

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing CITADEL: HONEY BUNNY on Amazon Prime. Directed by Raj and DK, Honey Bunny stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Varun Dhawan along with Kay Kay, Simran and Saqib Saleem. We talk about what this show does better than the original and what really stood out to us. We also discuss DO PATTI on Netflix. Produced by & starring Kriti Sanon and co-produced & written by Kanika Dhillon, this thriller is rather less than thrilling. Co-starring a self conscious Kajol, this movie is mostly a vehicle for Kriti and nothing more. Shownotes: This week's Bonus Episode is available for Patreon Only: Patreon Bonus- US Election trauma, Biswa Kalyan Rath, Sweet Bobby, Dil To Pagal Hai Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Show notes: Mamata Kulkarni: A Siren in a Scandal Log Mujhe Kehte Hai | Parvati Khan | Pratikar Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Nov 13, 20241h 9m

Ep 252- Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiya 3

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s Diwali special where we’re discussing the crop of 2024. And what a crop it is! First, we discuss Anees Bazmee’s BHOOL BHULAIYAA 3 starring Kartik Aaryan, Vidya Balan, Madhuri Dixit, and Tripti Dimri among others. This review contains spoilers so keep listening for the warning. Next we have many thoughts about Rohit Sherry’s SINGHAM AGAIN with Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Kapoor and Akshay Kumar among others. Shownotes: This week's Bonus Episode is available for Patreon Only: Patreon Bonus- Baby John and I Want To Talk Trailers Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Show notes: Mamata Kulkarni: A Siren in a Scandal Log Mujhe Kehte Hai | Parvati Khan | Pratikar Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Nov 6, 20241h 15m

Ep 251- Josh

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing JOSH (2000). This was a request from our friend, Patreon, and editor extraordinaire, Yamini. And we’re trying very hard not to judge her for it. This Mansoor Khan directorial feels a lot older than it is and stars Shahrukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai as twins with a dark Portuguese past in 1980s Goa. There’s also Chandrachur Singh, Priya Gill and Sharad Kapoor in key roles. Shownotes: Lehren: Making of Josh Comedy: Christian Characters in Bollywood movies by Anubhavi Shownotes: Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Oct 31, 20241h 23m

Ep 250- Dil Tera Aashiq

This weeks' Patreon Exclusive: Bonus Patreon: Ulajh, Khel Khel Mein and Tezaab BTS: Being the Head Judge for the BBC Asian Network Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DIL TERA AASHIQ from 1993. Directed by Lawrence D’Souza, this movie stars Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, and a host of character actors you haven’t seen in decades. A remake of a play, this movie should have been effervescent good fun with two actors who were hitting the zeitgeist in spectacular fashion. Instead… listen to the episode to hear our views. In this episode, we also invited members of our Patreon to send in their stories of how they discovered this podcast in order to celebrate our 250th episode and we read a few of them out. If you would like to send in your story, please send in a short note to [email protected]. Shownotes: Check out Asim's appearance on the BBC Asian Network here Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" and coming soon..."Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Oct 24, 20241h 16m

Ep 249- Jigra

This weeks' Patreon Exclusive: Bonus Patreon: Ulajh, Khel Khel Mein and Tezaab BTS: Being the Head Judge for the BBC Asian Network Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where the movie of the week is Vasan Bala’s JIGRA. But first we discuss the trailers for Rohit Shetty’s SINGHAM AGAIN and Anees Bazmee’s BHOOL BHULAIYYA 3. Together these films appear to have cast half of Bollywood. We also discuss Vikramaditya Motwane’s new Netflix film CTRL starring Ananya Pandey and we discuss what makes her so watchable. Our main review is Jigra. We cover the film, its reception and the social media controversy. We have thoughts about Alia Bhatt’s performance as well as that of the supporting cast. Shownotes: Check out Asim's appearance on the BBC Asian Network here Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" and coming soon..."Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Singham Again Trailer Bhool Bhulaiya 3 Trailer Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Oct 16, 20241h 47m

Ep 248-Baazi

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing 1995’s BAAZI. Directed by Ashutosh Gowarikar and starring Aamir Khan and Mamta Kulkarni, Baazi is a tribute to the Hollywood thrillers of the 1980s. We talk about the way Aamir’s character is depicted in this film, which is completely different from most cop characters in Bollywood. The songs by Anu Malik haven’t really survived the decade but are still quite catchy. Listen to the episode to find out why this is Asim’s favorite Aamir film. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Oct 10, 202454 min

Ep 247-Devara Part 1

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DEVARA - Part 1. But first we discuss the recent Oscar nominations, the controversy surrounding the selection of Kiran Rao’s LAAPATA LADIES, and the upcoming movies of Ranbir Kapoor. Next, we have a number of thoughts about Kortala Siva’s Devara Part 1, starring NTR Jr., Prakash Raj, Saif Ali Khan, and Jahnavi Kapoor. We talk about the audience reception, the complexities of the film industry, the impact of marketing, and the cultural significance of the film. We discuss the implications of hero worship, particularly in relation to NTR Jr. and Saif Ali Khan's performances. Chapters (timestamps are approximates only) 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 02:00 Oscar Nominations and Controversies 10:07 Discussion on Lapata Ladies and All We Imagined as Light 19:52 Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming Movies 30:10 Review of Devara 40:53 The Limitations of Fan Service in Film 43:10 Character Arcs and Story Stakes 45:38 Audience Experience and Cultural Context 48:01 Hero Worship and Star Power 49:56 The Role of Saif Ali Khan 52:34 Janhvi Kapoor's Impact and Performance 01:04:45 Overall Impressions and Future Expectations Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Oct 4, 20241h 12m

Ep 246- Kick

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing KICK (2014). But first we discuss a few recent film releases, including Netflix’s SECTOR 36 with Vikrant Massey and Deepak Dobriyal, the disappointing action film YUDHRA with Siddhant Chaturvedi, and re-release of Bollywood classics old and new. But our main review is Salman Khan's blockbuster 'Kick', costarring Jaqueline Fernandez, Randeep Hooda and Nawazuddin Siddiqui. It leads to a wide ranging discussion about Salman’s star power, where he’s headed and what his legacy is likely to be. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Sep 26, 20241h 18m

Ep 245- The Buckingham Murders

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re back and discussing THE BUCKINGHAM MURDERS. But first, we discuss our summer adventures and discuss the recent trailers for JIGRA, DEVARA - Part 1, and VICKY VIDYA KA WOH VALA VIDEO. Next we discuss Hansal Mehta’s Buckingham Murders, featuring Kareena Kapoor, which is an excellent TV film in our opinion. Join us as we talk about the performances, particularly Kareena's, and discuss the film's potential for a sequel or series adaptation. Trailers: Jigra Devara- Part 1 VICKY VIDYA KA WOH VALA VIDEO The Buckingham Murders Chapters 00:00 We’re back from our summer break!11:41 Jigra Teaser Reaction19:10 Devara Trailer Reaction27:56 Vicky Vidya Ka Wo Wala Video Trailer Reaction31:39 Main Review: Buckingham Murders Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Sep 18, 20241h 11m

Ep 244- Ulajh, Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha, Modern Masters Rajamouli

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our little catch up before we go on a break. Amrita watched AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA starring Ajay Devgan and Tabu as star crossed lovers. She also watched ULAJH starring Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Deviah, and Roshan Matthews. Asim watched the Film Companion documentary on Netflix, MODERN MASTERS: SS RAJAMOULI but can’t really recommend it. Sujoy watched the Sony Liv thriller Brinda starring Trisha Krishnan. We also watched the new AP Dhillon song OLD MONEY because… well, Salman Khan (and Sanjay Dutt). Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Break Announcement05:34 Review: 'AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA'07:32 Review: 'Ulajh'15:26 Lack of Marketing for Apple TV and Sony Live Shows18:49 Recommendation: 'Modern Masters: Rajamouli'24:10 Lack of Depth in 'Modern Masters' Documentary30:15 Praise for 'Laapata Ladies'36:42 Salman Khan's Involvement in a Music Video and 'Tiger 3' We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Aug 22, 202443 min

Ep 243- Barzakh Season Review

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re joined by Aimun F. (@bluemagicboxes on Twitter) for our deep dive into BARZAKH. Directed by Asim Abbasi (Cake, Churails), this ambitious 6-part Pakistani drama is now available on Zee5 and YouTube. Starring Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed and others, this is a tale of the supernatural and the real that takes its own time. Aimun joins us to discuss the way this story weaves into the realities of Pakistan, the lives of the characters, and the various themes. The entire season of Barzakh is available to watch on Youtube (here) if your country has not barred it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts04:01 Mixed Opinions on Barzakh09:21 Exploring Unfulfilled Love and Toxicity18:08 The Conflicting Themes of Capitalism and Ecology23:23 Visually Stunning, but Confusing Narrative25:35 Controversy and Ban: Portrayal of Homosexual Relationship36:36 Cultural Representation and Magical Realism42:28 Father-Son Dynamics and Absent Fathers46:19 Exploring Postpartum Depression53:28 Missed Opportunities for Character Development58:46 Fawad Khan's Performance01:01:03 Lack of Dynamic Characters01:04:30 Repetitive Conversations01:06:57 Recommended for Slower-Paced Cinema01:13:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Aug 15, 20241h 21m

Ep 242- Darr

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to a special episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast with guest host Rahul Desai. We’re discussing one of Rahul’s comfort watches, DARR (1993). Directed by Yash Chopra and starring Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, and Shahrukh Khan in key roles, this movie is an important milestone in Bollywood history. For one thing, this kicked off the very successful collaboration between YRF and SRK, and for another, it was one of the cornerstones of the SRK as obsessive lover trope. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 05:38 The Long-Awaited Guest: Rahul Desai 13:22 The Impact of 'Darr' and Shah Rukh Khan as a Star 19:38 Exploring the Themes of Obsession and Stalking in 'Darr' 24:34 Nostalgia and Admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's Early Career 27:20 The Well-Crafted Nature of 'Darr' and Shah Rukh Khan's Enduring Appeal 27:45 Casting Choices and Tension with Sunny Deol 32:31 Subverting Expectations in the Film's Opening 34:15 Bittersweet Memories of the Song 'Jadu Teri Nazar' 37:06 Analyzing Juhi Chawla's Character in Darr 43:30 Sunny Deol: The Noble Hero in Darr 49:01 Exploring the Portrayal of Therapy in Darr 53:13 Rahul's Profession and Poetic Nature 54:00 Discussion on Songs and Picturization 55:14 The Standout Moments: Chase Sequences and the Holi Sequence 01.00:16 The Portrayal of Stalking in Darr and its Context 01.10:46 Appreciating Shah Rukh Khan's Acting in Darr 01.17:23 The Impact of Darr in the 90s and Shah Rukh Khan's Career We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Aug 10, 20241h 28m

Ep 241- Barzakh Ep 1, Bad Newzz, Film Companion shuts down

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing Asim Abbasi’s BARZAKH starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed among others. We also talk about BAD NEWZ starring Vicky Kaushal, Tripti Dimri and Ammy Virk as well as our beloved Film Companion shutting down. Some of the Pakistani Pop songs Asim mentioned: Dr Aur Billa- No LOVE Shahid Kazmi- Death Le Gai Mera Dil Aitebar (Lyrical) - Aitebar - Vital Signs We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Aug 1, 20241h 4m

Ep 240- Maya Memsaab

Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a ride in the way back machine to Ketan Mehta’s MAYA MEMSAAB. Loosely based on Madame Bovary, this Deepa Sahi star vehicle also stars Shahrukh Khan and is probably most notable in his filmography for the behind the scenes stories than the actual film. 01:56 Previous viewings of Maya Memsaab05:25 Overview of the film18:55 Exploring themes of Masculinity21:00 Finding meaning in the Film28:36 Shah Rukh Khan's charm and potential32:47 The detestable Raj Babbar40:24 Farooq Sheikh's charming Masculinity Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jul 24, 202448 min

Ep 239- The Ambani Wedding and Maharaja Review

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and this week we discuss: 00:00 Asim's interview with the BBC (click here to watch)02:14 Neeta Ambani's Role in the Ambani Wedding07:46 Highlights of the Event: Dancing Celebrities16:00 Controversies and Fan Reactions25:50 International Guests: Kim Kardashian, John Cena and Boris Johnson31:36 Discussion on Vijay Sethupathi 's 'Maharaja' now streaming on Netflix 53:49 Akshay Kumar's Interview with Baradwaj Rangan59:01 Insights from Vishal Punjabi on A Millennial Mind Podcast01:05:22 Reactions to 'Bad Newzz' Song Jaanam Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jul 17, 20241h 6m

Ep 238- Questions from our Patreon

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast in which we’re catching up on listener questions and recent releases. 00:00- The State of Cinema: Revival of Chocolate Heroes? 19:07- Cinema Today: Toxicity and the Perception of Dead Bollywood 23:39- The Diminishing Excitement Around New Actors in Bollywood 28:29- The Shift Towards Streaming Platforms 35:26- Horror and Supernatural Content 46:54- Khandaan: the Beginning 55:58- Desire for More Low-Stakes Cinema and Romantic Comedies Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jul 10, 20241h 23m

Ep 237- Kalki 2898 AD and Kill Review, Barzakh Trailer

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we finally have fresh content! First we discuss the trailer for Asim Abbasi’s new show BARZAKH starring Sanam Saeed and Fawad Khan. It premieres on YouTube and Zee Zindagi on July 19 and it’s giving us Bhansali vibes in a good way. Asim and Sujoy had the chance to attend the press screening for KILL, the Dharma-produced actioner that’s taking audiences around the world by storm. And finally we discuss KALKI 2898 AD starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Hassan, Disha Patani, Shobhana, Anna Ben, Mrunal Thakur and others. This ambitious sci-fi mythological sparked some strong reactions from the hosts. Trailers: Barzakh Kill Kalki 2898 AD Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jul 3, 20241h 7m

Ep 236- Maharaj, All India Rank, Diljit on Fallon, Kalki 2898 AD Trailer

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re heading to a new generation of “Khandaan” — Netflix’s MAHARAJ starring Junaid Khan. Chapters 00:00- Diljit Dosanjh on Jimmy Fallon 11:01- Sujoy watched Varun Grover’s ALL INDIA RANK (2023). 29:42- Asim and Sujoy watched 'Maharaj' on Netflix, starring Mamu ka beta. 45:43- We discuss the KALKI 2898 AD Trailer 53:06- The Re-release of Old Movies Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jun 27, 202459 min

Ep 235- Ek Ladka Ek Ladki

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a trip back to the early 90s with EK LADKA EK LADKI (1992). This remake of 1987’s Goldie Hawn/ Kurt Russell starrer OVERBOARD, stars Salman Khan and Neelam Kothari who follow the same enemies to lovers path. However, this is the early Salman so watch out for the sibling chemistry, the muscle vests, the fatphobia and the seeds of his love for farms. Join us for a round of nostalgia. Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jun 19, 202451 min

Ep 234- Rang De Basanti

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing one of the greats — RANG DE BASANTI (2006). Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, this movie stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, Waheeda Rehman, and Madhavan among others. With music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi, this is also one of the great albums of the past 20 years. In this episode we discuss the impact of this movie and what has changed in the time since it released. We examine how we feel about this movie as a piece of cinema as well as a piece of politics after these many years. Chapters 00:00- Introduction and Twitter Discussions 08:04- The Role of Rang De Basanti in Indian Cinema 13:51- The Changing Political Landscape and Social Media 30:22- Transitional Politics and Co-opting of History 49:51- Cinematography and Visual Aesthetics 56:31- Cost-Cutting and Filmmaking Choices 01:07:52- Queer Coding and LGBTQ+ Representation 01:09:15- The Impact of the Music 01:22:20- Political Commentary and Contemporary Relevance Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jun 13, 20241h 31m

Ep 233- Manthan, Parvarish and Baahubali Crown Of Blood

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a pause to appreciate the scenery. Just kidding — there are no new releases so we’re catching up on the restored version of MANTHAN (1976) as well as the new animated BAAHUBALI companion piece. Asim also watched PARVARISH (1977) and we discuss the fan reaction to our AMAR AKBAR ANTHONY episode. Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jun 7, 20241h 9m

Ep 232- Amar Akbar Anthony- Patreon Pick

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this episode we let our Patron's decide which movie we review. This week we head back to the quintessential masala classic Amar Akbar Anthony. You can also submit a movie to review by joining our Patreon, get access to exclusive content and to support our work! Show notes: Catch Asim this Friday on BBC Asian Network's Ultimate 90's Playlist Our appearance on Manish Mathur's first Bollywood Draft episode can be found here Time stamps: 00:00Introduction and Background 03:00Amar Akbar Anthony: A Chaotic and Fun Masala Movie 07:29Family, Unity, and Love: Key Themes in Amar Akbar Anthony 13:09A Nostalgic Trip to 70s Bollywood: Amar Akbar Anthony 25:09Introduction to Amar Akbar Anthony 27:32The Love Stories in the Film 29:26The Portrayal of Shirdi Baba 32:13Special Effects and Filmmaking Techniques 34:41The Chemistry Between Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh 38:02The Contribution of Kader Khan and Parveen Babi 41:10The Impact and Legacy of the Film Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

May 30, 202450 min

Ep 231- Khandaan live Hangout

Watch the video version of our Hang Out as a Patreon exclusive from 1$. This is the best way to support our work! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where you can listen to our catch-up livestream on YouTube. As always we covered a large range of subjects and we’re happy to have the listeners chime in. We hope to do more of these going forward. We discussed Kabir Khan’s CHANDU CHAMPION starring Kartik Aaryan and MR AND MRS MAHI starring Rajkumar Rao and Jahnavi Kapoor. We also caught up on AAVESHAM starring Fahadh Faasil and Kunal Khemu’s MADGAON EXPRESS. 00:00 Introduction and casual banter 02:17 Thoughts on different cities 09:09 Movie review: Aavesham 16:15 Movie review: Madgaon Express 27:02 Malayalam films with strong female characters 28:19 Reference to Joy Mukherjee and Love in Tokyo 34:05 Questioning the Plot of 'Chandu Champion' 36:09 Mixed Feelings about 'Mr. and Mrs. Mahi' 41:46 Lack of Excitement for Upcoming Movies 45:40 Discussion of 'Sarfarosh' Sequel 49:27 Remastered Version of 'Manthan' 57:33 The Impact of Manthan and Crowdfunding 01:00:32 Favorite Songs 01:01:44 The Mystery of Salman Khan 01:02:11 Fashion Choices and Aesthetics Shownotes: Chandu Champion Trailer Mr and Mrs Mahi Trailer Aavesham Teaser Madgaon Express Trailer Our appearance on Manish Mathur's first Bollywood Draft episode can be found here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

May 23, 20241h 26m

Ep 230- Heeramandi, Aavesham, Crakk Reviews

On this week's Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast Amrita and Asim discuss: 00:00 Aamir Khan on the Kapil Sharma show 09:40 Discussion on Aavesham and Crack 27:15 Criticism of Heeramandi 31:05 Discussion on the Love Story in Heeramandi 33:52 Final Thoughts on Hiramandi 42:15 Critique of the portrayal of sexual assault 48:14 Disappointment with the overall execution of the show Shownotes: Our appearance on Manish Mathur's first Bollywood Draft episode can be found here Vote for the Best of 90's Bollywood music on the BBC Asian Network and look out for Asim's appearance as a judge LIVE. Trailers: AAVESHAM Official Teaser Crakk - Jeetegaa Toh Jiyegaa Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

May 9, 20241h 4m

Ep 229-Hang out Episode

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s catchup episode. This week we’re reading listener emails, talking about our projects and just generally checking in with each other and you. Come join us!

May 2, 202456 min

Ep 229- Chamkila and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Reviews

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing Imtiaz Ali’s CHAMKILA on Netflix. Starring Diljit Singh and Parineeti Chopra, Chamkila tells the story of Punjab’s brightest star who was shot down in his prime. We are joined by Pulkit Kochar who has personal memories of Chamkila and his music to discuss the film. Asim and Sujoy then discuss why Bade Miyan Chote Miyan failed so badly at the box office after having to sit through it. (We had some sever audio issues midway during recording hence the delay in posting) Hope you enjoy! Shownotes: Amar Singh Chamkila | Official Trailer Naram Kaalja Feminustani's Video Essay on Chamkila Bade Miyan Chote Miyan-Official Hindi Trailer

Apr 26, 20241h 50m

Ep 228- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$.This week's bonus episode is our reviews of Monkey Man and The Goat Life! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re mining a very old gem - Aziz Mirza’s RAJU BAN GAYA GENTLEMAN (1992). Starring a very young Shahrukh Khan and the freshest, most beautiful Juhi Chawla, watching Raju… is like stepping into a time machine. With a classic Nana Patekar performance and a fiery Amrita Singh to provide pizzazz, Raju… brought back quite a few memories for us. Shownotes: Juhi Chawla's FIRST Reaction To Seeing Shah Rukh Khan | Lehren Diaries Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Apr 18, 20241h 8m

Ep 227- Ghajini

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$.This week's bonus episode is our reviews of Monkey Man and The Goat Life! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re travelling back to 2008 to discuss GHAJINI. Directed by AR Murugadoss, this Aamir Khan starrer was the original juggernaut that sent Bollywood into a tailspin about the money it was minting. It established the 100 crore club and forever changed the way we talk about the movies in Hindi cinema. Co-starring Asin and Jiah Khan, this was the remake of a very successful Tamil movie and it also set the stage for the “southification” of Hindi action movies for the next decade. Given its impact, how does it hold up? Join Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy to get the lowdown. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Apr 11, 20241h 4m

Ep 226- Madgaon Express and Crew Review

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$.This week's bonus episode is about some nostalgic Amitabh Bachchan movies! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re enjoying a rare week of happy movies. First, Sujoy and Amrita watched MADGAON EXPRESS, a slacker comedy that delivers more than its trailer promised from debutant filmmaker Kunal Kemmu. Starring Avinash Tiwary, Pratik Gandhi, Dhivyendu, and Nora Fatehi along with a strong supporting cast, this is a very confident debut for Kemmu as a director. Next we all fell in love once again with Kareena Kapoor (and Tabu and Kriti Sanon) in CREW. From the stable of ace feminist producer Rhea Kapoor, this Rajesh Krishnan directorial was funny, sexy, and promises to be a giant hit. Co-starring Diljit Dosanjh, Kapil Sharma, Khulbhushan Kharbanda and others, this was the perfect weekend watch. Trailers: Madgaon Express Crew 🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Apr 4, 202446 min

Ep 225- Murder Mubarak and Anweshippin Kandethum Review

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$. Get access to the video of our Khandaan Live Hangout on Patreon Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re mostly discussing Sara Ali Khan and the state of the Hindi film industry. We watched MURDER MUBARAK and came away with many thoughts about Karisma Kapoor, Sara, and Pankaj Tripathi. We also discuss the Malayalam procedural ANWESHIPPIN KANDETHUM on Netflix, starring Asim’s man crush Tovino Thomas. Amrita also watched the other Malayalam procedural, ABRAHAM OZLER with Jayaram and Mammooty. Show Notes: Trailers: Murder Mubarak Anweshippin Kandethum FamJam | Unofficial Trailer Songs: Naram Kaalja Ishq Mitaye 🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Mar 28, 20241h 20m

Ep 224- Ram Jaane

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$. Get access to our full review of Dune 2 Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our nostalgia-driven discussion of 1995’s RAM JAANE. Just kidding - we had zero nostalgia to invest and for good reason it turns out. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Vivek Mushran, here’s a movie you can be thankful we watched so you don’t have to. 🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Mar 20, 202456 min

Ep 223- Jamnagar Met Gala, Laapataa Ladies Review, Manjummel Boys

Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$. Get access to our full review of Dune 2 Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re back from our impromptu break and how! First, we discuss the Ambani pre-wedding shenanigans by popular demand. Next we talk about some of the current releases — Richie Mehta’s POACHER; the controversial documentary THE INDRANI MUKERJEA STORY: BURIED TRUTH on Netflix; the new anthology LOVE STORIYAN; Dharmatic’s own SHOWTIME; and of course Kiran Rao’s LAAPATA LADIES. We also discuss how excited we are for THE CREW starring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon. Amrita and Sujoy also have a little Malayalam corner where they discuss Amrita brainwashing Sujoy into watching Mohanlal in Lijo Jose Pellissery’s MALAIKOTTAI VAALIBAN and Mammooty in the historical horror drama BRAMAYUGAM. Amrita also watched current blockbuster MANJUMMEL BOYS. 🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Mar 13, 20241h 15m

Ep 222- Patthar Ke Phool Review

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we go all the way back to 1991's Patthar Ke Phool. Not only was this movie was a massive hit but also was the debut of Raveena Tandon. We had the ton of fun going back to a completely different era of Hindi films Enjoy! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Feb 21, 202459 min

Ep 221- Fighter Post Release, Lapataa Ladies, Crakk Trailers and Baby John Teaser

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing everything that’s going on in Bollywood. We begin with a little discussion of the Return of the Khan - Imran Khan. Is it a good idea or a weird social media thing? Next we had a letter from a listener regarding our review of Sid Anand’s FIGHTER and they had several bones to pick with us. We also discuss Kiran Rao’s upcoming release LAAPATAA LADIES, now outsourcing all its publicity to Sandeep Reddy Vanga. We also have two trailers to review: Vidyut Jamwal’s CRAKK and Varun Dhawan’s BABY JOHN. Shownotes: Fighter Post Release (18 min): Hritik Roshan speaks to FilmCompanion Laapataa Ladies (42 min) Crakk Trailer (46.20) Baby John Teaser (53.15) Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Feb 15, 20241h 0m

Ep 220- Killer Soup, Captain Miller, Hanu Man, Salaar

🎙️ Exciting News! 🎉 @KhandaanPodcast has been nominated for #PodmastersAwards! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, so please cast your vote in the "Arts & Entertainment" category. Just click here to vote! In our latest episode, we dive deep into the latest Bollywood buzz! From dissecting the Bade Miyaan, Chote Miyaan teaser to analyzing the Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya trailer, we've got it all covered. Plus, Sujoy gives his take on Captain Miller, Hanu Man, and Netflix's Killer Soup. Asim and Sujoy also delve Prashant Neel's follow up to KGF, the Prabhas starrer Salaar and share some insightful listener emails! But wait, there's more! Want early access to our episodes and exclusive content? Join our Patreon community starting from just $1! Your support helps us grow and deliver even more content to you. Click here to join now. Don't miss out on all the fun – vote for us in the #PodmastersAwards and join us on Patreon today! 🌟 Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Feb 7, 20241h 4m

Ep 219- Fighter Review

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing FIGHTER. Director Siddharth Anand’s PATHAAN featured heavily in our “best of” lists last year so we were looking forward to this movie, an aerial extravaganza starring Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone for the first time together. Unfortunately, we thought it was soulless and empty. Join us to know more. Show notes: There will be an extra bonus episode this year for Patreon, you can support our work by signing up from 1$ or you can buy some merch like our Katrina Kaif/Barbie T-shirt at our Red Bubble Store. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 31, 202454 min

Ep 218- Bollywood Preview 2024

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where today we’re taking a look at the movies to come in 2024. We’re joined by our lovely friend Suchin from Film Companion as we discuss the movies that excite us, the movies that don’t, and our hopes for cinema in the new year. Do drop us a note with the movies that have you all excited in 2024 at [email protected]. This episode was recorded during our Khandaan Youtube Live, the full video episode is available only on our Patreon channel. You can also follow Suchin Mehrotra's where at FilmCompanion here. Show notes: There will be an extra bonus episode this year for Patreon, you can support our work by signing up from 1$ or you can buy some merch like our Katrina Kaif/Barbie T-shirt at our Red Bubble Store. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 25, 202445 min

Ep 217- Best of Bollywood 2023

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re taking a look back at the year that was with our friend Suchin from Film Companion. Join us as we go through the movies we loved and the movies we hated in 2023. Our favorite scenes, actors and songs — we go through them all. This episode was recorded during our Khandaan Youtube Live, the full video episode is available only on our Patreon channel. You can also follow Suchin Mehrotra's where at FilmCompanion here. Show notes: There will be an extra bonus episode this year for Patreon, you can support our work by signing up from 1$ or you can buy some merch like our Katrina Kaif/Barbie T-shirt at our Red Bubble Store. Trailer: Merry Christmas Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 19, 20241h 49m

Ep 216- Merry Christmas Review

Welcome to the first Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast episode for 2024! Our spoileriffic review of the week is for Sriram Raghavan’s MERRY CHRISTMAS. Starring Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathy (both firing on all cylinders), this is a movie that is unexpected on many levels. We do go in for some heavy spoilers so please do watch the movie before you listen because you really do want to watch this movie. The hype is real. This episode was recorded during our Khandaan Youtube Live, the full video episode is available only on our Patreon channel. You can also follow Suchin Mehrotra's where at FilmCompanion here. Show notes: There will be an extra bonus episode this year for Patreon, you can support our work by signing up from 1$ or you can buy some merch like our Katrina Kaif/Barbie T-shirt at our Red Bubble Store. Trailer: Merry Christmas Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Jan 16, 202425 min

EP 215- Dunki Review, Merry Christmas Trailer and Sher Khul Gaye

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing the last Khandaan movie of the month: DUNKI. Starring Shahrukh Khan, Tapsee Pannu, Boman Irani, Vicky Kaushal, and many others, this Rajkumar Hirani directorial debuted to mixed reviews. The third of SRK’s releases in 2023, Dunki has been mired in controversy for months, largely for no fault of its own. Join us as we discuss our reaction to this film as well as the songs of FIGHTER (2024) and other trending topics. Show notes: There will be an extra bonus episode this year for Patreon, you can support our work by signing up from 1$ or you can buy some merch like our Katrina Kaif/Barbie T-shirt at our Red Bubble Store. Trailer: Merry Christmas The Fighter: Sher Khul Gaye The song Asim has been listening to is called Tera Mera Pyaar from the soundtrack of the Pakistani drama Ishq Murshid Our friends, The Curry Smugglers have dropped a new Chill Episode! You can listen to is here. Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn

Dec 26, 20231h 28m