Bollywood Weekly

S3 Ep3: Indian Streaming: Reality TV, FOMO Culture and Sustaining Quality - Part 2 (Clubhouse Live Show) Jun 13, 2021

In part 2, host Aditya Pisharody and the panel continue to discuss the OTT streaming space - including their favourite underrated YouTube gems, and why it's so hard for Indian shows to sustain quality over multiple seasons or episodes. The heart of this episode though is an impassioned debate about the unscripted reality TV space, how it has evolved and why FOMO culture is changing the way we consume content. Go on then...press play!

S3 Ep2: The best and worst of Indian streaming platforms - Part 1 (Clubhouse Live Show) Apr 11, 2021

In part 1, Aditya and the panel discuss some of their favourite shows streaming on OTT platforms - both good and bad. From the obvious choices in Sacred Games to Made in Heaven, to the pioneering classics of Permanent Roommates and Pitchers - via some hidden gems like Better Life Foundation, there is a show for everyone in this episode so keep listening! Also, Satyen watched Skulls and Roses so you don't have to...

S3 Ep1: Most Underrated Bollywood Films (Clubhouse Live Show) Mar 08, 2021

As part of Bollywood Weekly's revamped live format on Clubhouse, host Aditya Pisharody got the whole gang together - with podcast regulars and new faces - to discuss the most underrated Bollywood films. From big budget disasters like Bombay Velvet, hidden gems like Waiting, and some surprisingly star-studded outliers like Oh My God and Rocket Singh and more - listen for some heated debate, fun stories and a whole lot of movies to add to your watchlist!

S2 Ep24: (Announcement) Bollywood Weekly Live broadcast on Clubhouse! Sunday 21 Feb, 7:30pm IST Feb 20, 2021

Bollywood Weekly is now on Clubhouse! We will be broadcasting a special live session on Sunday Feb 21st, 730pm IST / 10pm SGT / 9am EST - to discuss our favourite cringe Bollywood movies that are "so bad they're good". May be the first of many :)
More regular episodes on the way too...watch this space!

S2 Ep23: Paatal Lok Jul 18, 2020

Host Aditya Pisharody and Satyen Rao descend into the depths of Paatal Lok...and come out the other side immensely satisfied. A slick, intense, gripping crime thriller that is possibly the best show yet out of India's growing OTT boom.

S2 Ep22: Song remakes, Sidharth Malhotra's career choices, and more (NYC Lockdown Reunion special - Part 2) May 07, 2020

Host Aditya Pisharody is joined by Shaaz and Mansha to discuss the AR Rahman 'Masakali' remake controversy, and the whole advent of remakes in general. The panel also discusses how content will evolve in the digital age with new OTT players and other disruptions.

S2 Ep21: Luka Chuppi (NYC Lockdown Reunion special - Part 1) Apr 30, 2020

(Part 1 of 2) Host Aditya Pisharody is joined by pod veterans Shaaz and Mansha - as they take their mind off lockdowns and coronavirus by watching Luka Chuppi.

S2 Ep20: WAR ya Pyaar? Apr 14, 2020

Is Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's WAR actually an ode to love? Host Aditya Pisharody is joined by Satyen and Devika to de-construct the undeniable sexual tension between the two male leads in WAR. With the help of well-executed action sequences and Abbas-Mustan level plot twists, the biggest box office success of 2019 is actually a fun watch.

S2 Ep19: Om Shanti Om (Classics Special) | BW One-Take Mar 21, 2020

Why Om Shanti Om is the perfect thing to watch while in self-quarantine - entertaining, nostalgic and possibly even more relevant today than when it released. Host Aditya Pisharody explains why the film is ahead of its time, and possibly doesn't get the dues it deserve.

S2 Ep18: Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota | BW One-Take Feb 09, 2020

<Skip to 9:06 for the review of Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota>
Part 1 - we address our sporadic publishing schedule, and present our plan to make things *a little bit* better by launching a new format.
Part 2 - the glorious surprise that is Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, and why Radhika Madan is the best thing since sliced bread.

S2 Ep17: Housefull 4 Dec 05, 2019

Aditya Pisharody and Satyen Rao re-live the scarcely believable scenes of Housefull 4 - as Satyen tries (in vain) to justify the existence of this film. From casual sexism to continuity errors, amid intense speculation about the existence or lack thereof of the film's script - the Housefull franchise continues to boggle the mind.
Also featuring trailer round-ups of Drive, Pagalpanti and Motichoor Chaknachoor - with a shout-out to Athiya Shetty's surprisingly earnest performance.

S2 Ep16: The Sky is Pink Nov 06, 2019

Why host Aditya Pisharody thinks that 'The Sky is Pink' is possibly the best film of 2019, despite what the critics will have you believe. A wonderfully well-crafted narrative which manages to stay light-hearted even when dealing with an emotionally draining subject matter.

S2 Ep15: Kabir Singh: Misogynistic or Misunderstood? Aug 14, 2019

Arjun kare toh theek, Kabir kare toh character dheela hai? Host Aditya Pisharody welcomes back Bharat Misra to discuss why Kabir Singh, despite being a nearly frame-by-frame re-make suffers in comparison to Arjun Reddy - as well as the outrage surrounding the film. Also featuring Bharat's growing social media following.

S2 Ep14: Zero: SRK's Fading Charm, Static Hair-dos and more (feat. Bharat Misra) | BW Catch-up Aug 01, 2019

Host Aditya Pisharody invites self-confessed SRK fan Bharat Misra to try and make sense of Zero - a frankly puzzling film. Along the way, they discuss SRK's influence on films as a producer, why Katrina Kaif was the best part of the move and speculate why all Bollywood actors have static hair. No, really.

S2 Ep13: Karwaan | BW Catch-up Jun 14, 2019

Bollywood Weekly receives it's first ever Chinese guest on the show as the pod revisits Karwaan (2018) - and looks back on why it fell short of being a great road trip movie. Plus a look ahead to Bharat, Article 15 and the extreme hypocrisy of Kabir Singh. Also maybe the first ever analysis of Woody Allen in a Bollywood podcast.

S2 Ep12: Kalank May 02, 2019

A movie that tried to do so much that it didn't do anything - we run the rule over 'Kalank', a 90s SRK film by Dharma masquerading as a wannabe SLB epic.

S2 Ep11: Badla: The Mystery of Tony Luke Apr 13, 2019

This week, the pod ponders the mysteries of Bollywood - specifically why the makers of Badla chose to abandon a solid whodunnit and go full 'Race' mode with their plot twists? Other fun topics include Delhi Crime, Delhi accents, and the Kalank time warp. Also, we have a completely unbiased, noncontroversial political discussion around the Narendra Modi film - nothing to see here....

S2 Ep10: Gully Boy and the rise of Indian rap Feb 28, 2019

On this week's show, we discuss why Gully Boy affirms Zoya Akhtar's status as the most talented filmmaker in Bollywood currently - as well as Ranveer Singh's increasingly diverse acting portfolio. Other topics we touch upon include the rise of India's rap scene and the challenges they face, key moments of the film that really stood out, the importance of fleshed-out supporting characters and the enduring mystery of Total Dhamaal's box office success.

S2 Ep9: Accidental PM, Uri and Bollywood propaganda Jan 29, 2019

The podcast is back! We discuss the 2 first releases of the year, Accidental PM and Uri - two movies with the same large objective but opposite in every other way. We talk about why Uri was so great and why Accidental PM was effectively a 2 hour SNL episode - and of course talk about the big election-shaped elephant in the room.

S2 Ep8: Sui Dhaaga Oct 14, 2018

Why Sui Dhaaga grows on you as you keep watching, and could have been a much better film with a tighter first half. Also, we discuss 'Thugs of Hindostan' blatantly ripping off Pirates, and Ayushmann Khurana's box office prowess.

S2 Ep7: Stree in high Spirits Sep 19, 2018

Why Stree is a triumph of matching good, progressive content with wholesome entertainment - powered by brilliant dialogues and the enduring class of Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi and Aparshakti Khurana. We also discuss why Andha Dhun is the best trailer of the last decade, and the Sidharth Malhotra mystery (i.e. where is his acting?)

S2 Ep6: Gold (not Tamba) with a hint of Saffron Aug 23, 2018

Gold is a simplistic movie of cliches - but it's a good watch. Strong performances and a beautifully nuanced treatment of India-Pakistan relations do enough to cover up the flaws and cringe-worthy moments that occasionally find their way into the script.

S2 Ep5: Dhadak but no heartbeat: a poor imitation of Sairat Aug 03, 2018

Was there really any point in re-making Sairat? Dhadak adds a whole lot of glamour, but completely sucks out all the emotion of the original Sairat. On this episode, BW host Aditya is joined by podcast debutant Ishana Rai Setha to dissect all the numerous failings of Dhadak and where it falls short of its predecessor.

S2 Ep4: Sanju: Picture ya Progaganda? Jul 13, 2018

Is 'Sanju' simply the untold, inside story of a complicated life of regret and bad choices? Or is it a problematic and dangerous whitewashing of an irresponsible person turned into a hero? On this week's podcast, we go in-depth into addressing this polarising biopic of Sanjay Dutt's life. Oh, and we also discuss EIGHT trailers of upcoming films so fasten your seltbelts...mausam bigadne wala hai!

S2 Ep3: Lust Stories, Netflix's long game and the wasted potential of Race 3 Jul 05, 2018

On this week's episode:

1. Why Lust Stories - despite it's clickbait title - is more just about human relationships, love and affection. Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar shine, but Anurag Kashyap disappoints.

2. A brief overview (read: unpopular opinion)of Race 3: the plot twists alone make it a worthy successor to the previous films. Shame about the casting though...

3. We get excited for Sacred Games, India's first Netflix Original series which is already getting rave reviews.

S2 Ep2: Kaala, Nana Patekar's dialoguebaazi and the sub-humanness of Jhanvi Kapoor Jun 22, 2018

Why Kaala is a must-watch - in any language - and how Pa. Ranjith successfully manages to make 2 films co-exist in one: a typical Rajnikanth potboiler alongside gripping political commentary. Also, we discuss the reaction to the trailer of 'Dhadak' and why people are just so outraged about it.

S2 Ep1: Veere Di Wedding, Bhavesh Joshi and the biggest beneficiary of Race 3 Jun 13, 2018

DISCLAIMER: This episode contains SPOILERS! But it's still worth listening to because if you haven't seen these films yet, you aren't going to watch them.

Part 0 (0:00) - Welcome to Season 2!

Part 1 (3:10) - Why Veere di Wedding is a terrible film, despite all the plaudits and success it's been receiving. While its unabashedly female-first approach to storytelling is great, it is let down by the lack of any actual story to tell and sub-par acting performances.

Part 2 (18:09) - Bhavesh Joshi had all the makings of being a good film and a true DC Comics-style 'origin story', but eventually fell short. We also discuss what makes a superhero, and the importance of editing in a film.

Part 3 (37:12) Trailer round-up featuring Sanju, Race 3 and 5 Weddings in India. Plus, we discuss who benefits the most from Race 3 - spolier alert: it's not the audience.

S1 Ep84: Padman, Padmaavat and apologies Mar 10, 2018

Nearly 1 month ago, our host Aditya sat down with regular panelist Satyen to discuss the joys of Padman (minus Sonam Kapoor), the frustratingly nonsensical Padmaavat, and the mildly amusing inconsistencies of Tiger Zinda Hai - which is more than what can be said of this episode.

S1 Ep83: Tumhari Sulu, Padmavati debacle, and the futility of Indian award shows Jan 10, 2018

Ashwin Chhabria drops by for a wide-ranging chat featuring:

Why the simplicity of Tumhari Sulu, and Vidya Balan's sheer force of will, powers this film through despite some questionable narrative choices.
The farce that Indian award shows are, particularly illustrated by the Zee Cine Awards who awarded the Best Film and Best Cinematography awards to....Golmaal Again.
Why everyone has stopped talking about the Padmavati controversy, and why its a sorry state of affairs
Trailer round-up featuring Thackeray, Aiyaari, Hichki and Padman - and we're excited for them all.

#Bollywood #TumhariSulu #VidyaBalan #BollywoodWeekly #Padmavati #Padmavat #GolmaalAgain #Comedy #Entertainment #Film #Movies #MovieReview #FilmReview #AkshayKumar #Padman #SonamKapoor #SidharthMalhotra #NeerajPandey #ManojBajpai #NawazuddinSiddiqui #RajkummarRao #Aiyaari #Hichki #RaniMukherji

S1 Ep82: Ittefaq, and the art of the Whodunnit Dec 20, 2017

Bollywood Weekly is back from hiatus, and we have an action-packed episode. 1) Why Ittefaq is a solid detective story, held aloft by Akshaye Khanna but let down by the mediocrity of those surrounding him. 2) A wide-ranging discussions on our favourite detective stories, Indian whodunnit films, and Kolkata's contribution to the genre 3) Is 36 China Town actually a good film or not? 3) Monsoon Shootout trailer, Goosebumps and interactive storytelling 4) Kaalakandi trailer, and the image of Bollywood stars 5) Tiger Zinda Hai trailer, and the voice of a director (or lack thereof)

With various other random things interspersed! Follow us: Twitter: www.twitter.com/productions_tic Facebook: www.facebook.com/ticmediaproductions

#ittefaq #AkshayeKhanna #SRK #ShahRukhKhan #RedChillies #SidharthMalhotra #SonakshiSinha #Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #podcast #entertainment #digital #crime #thriller #whodunnit #SatyajitRay #Feluda #AgathaChristie #Kaun #36ChinaTown #TigerZindaHai #SalmanKhan #KabirKhan #SaifAliKhan #KatrinaKaif #Phantom #AliAbbasZafar #Kaalakandi #MonsoonShootout

S1 Ep81: Secret Superstar, MAMI Round-up and 'Family Entertainment' Oct 24, 2017

Why Secret Superstar may just be the best film of 2017 as Zaira Wasim's powerhouse performance is ably supported by Aamir Khan and the rest.
A round-up of this year's MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, with special focus on Shlok Sharma's 'Zoo' - shot entirely on an iPhone.
Golmaal Again is the highest grosser of the year so far, proving that there are deeply ingrained issues in society for a film like this to be considered most people's idea of 'family entertainment'.
Trailer round-up, featuring the exciting Ittefaq, the enigmatic Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, the confusing 'Tumhari Sulu' and the downright weird 'Qarib Qarib Singlle'.

#Bollywood #Podcast #Movies #Entertainment #FilmReview #MovieReview #BollywoodWeekly #SecretSuperstar #AamirKhan #ZairaWasim #MeherVij #GolmaalAgain #ParineetiChopra #AjayDevgn #MAMI #Zoo #ShlokSharma #TumhariSulu #VidyaBalan #AkshayeKhanna #ittefaq #SidharthMalhotra #Sonakshi Sinha

S1 Ep80: Anupama Chopra on MAMI, Independent Cinema and 2017's biggest disappointment Oct 09, 2017

On a special edition of Bollywood Weekly, we catch up with Anupama Chopra - renowned film critic and festival director at the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival - as she gets candid about her journey with MAMI, why festivals are important for independent filmmakers and how MAMI aims to provide something for everyone to enjoy. In addition, Anupama also tells us her favourite films and biggest disappointments from what has been an overall fairly dull 2017 in Bollywood. #Bollywood #Podcast #Movies #Film #JioMAMIWithStar2017 #MovieReview #filmreview #indie #IndieFilm #Cinema #filmfestival #newton #RajkummarRao #AnuragKashyap #Mukkabaaz #LUMB #ADeathInTheGunj #AnupamaChopra #JabHarryMetSejal #SRK #ImtiazAli

S1 Ep79: Newton, Democracy and the art of film-making Oct 03, 2017

Why Newton is a fiercely patriotic film that should be made tax-free. We discuss a wide-ranging array of topics from Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi's perfect portrayals, the hidden meanings and symbolism behind different scenes, and why Newton stands out from other so-called 'indie films'.

#Newton #RajkummarRao #PankajTripathi #Bollywood #Film #Cinema #Oscars #Movies #MovieReview #India #Democracy #Politics #Entertainment #judwaa2 #GolmaalAgain #Chef #SaifAliKhan #AjayDevgn #ParineetiChopra #VarunDhawan #TumhariSulu #VidyaBalan

S1 Ep78: Shubh Mangal Savdhan Sep 20, 2017

An inconsistent, but ultimately enjoyable affair, 'Shubh Mangal Savdhan' will definitely get you up and running. Underpinned by fantastic performances from Ayushmann, Bhumi Pednekar and the entire supporting cast, who carry the film despite a limp second half. We also look ahead to the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival, to be held from October 6-14. In this week's show, we discuss Anurag Kashyap's comments regarding the dichotomy between commercial and indie cinema and how festivals like MAMI help films reach a wider audience.

#Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Podcast #Movies #Film #MovieReview #FilmReview #AyushmannKhurrana #BhumiPednekar #SeemaPahwa #BrijendraKala #Eros #ErosNow #Newton #RajkummarRao #BareillyKiBarfi #JioMAMIWithStar2017 #AnuragKashyap #Netflix #indie #FilmFestival

S1 Ep77: | Lipstick Under My Burkha | BW Catch-up Sep 16, 2017

Why Lipstick Under My Burkha, despite its numerous flaws, had enough going for it to be a significant film.

This is the first in a new Bollywood Weekly episode format - where we provide a catch-up episode of a movie that released in the last few months that we were not able to cover on the podcast. Let us know what you think!

#Podcast #Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Film #Movies #MovieReview #FilmReview #LUMB #LipstickUnderMyBurkha #KonkonaSenSharma #RatnaPathakShah #AahanaKumra #VikrantMassey #ShashankArora #Balaji #EktaaKapoor #AlankritaShrivastava

S1 Ep76: Bareilly ki Barfi's sweetness, Saif's acting ability, and a heartfelt plea to watch 'Newton' Sep 09, 2017

The pod is back, and this week we celebrate the sweetness and simplicity of Bareilly ki Barfi, held aloft by acting masterclasses from Rajkummar Rao and Pankaj Tripathi. We also discuss that pair's upcoming film Newton, and why it is important that we take the time to go watch it. That's part of our trailer round-up, which also features Judwaa 2 -and the astonishing lack of effort on David Dhawan's part - and Chef, as we discuss whether Saif can actually act or not.

#Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Movies #Film #Entertainment #Comedy #FilmReview #MovieReview #BareillyKiBarfi #KritiSanon #AyushmannKhurana #RajkummarRao #PankajTripathi #SeemaPahwa #Chef #SaifAliKhan #Newton #Judwaa2 #OonchHaiBuilding #ChaltiHaiKya9Se12 #VarunDhawan #DavidDhawan #Jacqueline #Taapsee

S1 Ep75: Toilet: Ek Problematic (but Important) Katha Aug 22, 2017

1) Toilet: Ek Prem Katha is problematic in so many ways, most significantly reinforcing stalking and male privilege in a film about empowering women and giving them basic rights. 2) Despite this, the main crux of the movie - toilets and lack thereof - is addressed and delivered effectively. Bhumi Pednekar overshadows Akshay but is given limited opportunity to so in the second half because...Bollywood. 3) We look ahead to (in order of excitement and in reverse order of likely box office success) Newton, Fukrey 2, and Simran 4) Our guest Ashwin gives us a quick down-low on Lipstick Under My Burkha and why it was so effective.

#Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Movies #Film #Entertainment #MovieReview #FilmReview #AkshayKumar #BhumiPednekar #Toilet #AnupamKher #Newton #RajkummarRao #BareillyKiBarfi #AyushmannKhurana #KritiSanon #Simran #KanganaRanaut #HansalMehta #Fukrey2

S1 Ep74: Jab Harry Met Sejal Aug 10, 2017

Why Harry Met Sejal...is not a question we have an answer to - and to be honest we wish they didn't. For the first time, Imtiaz Ali has let us down. In the absence of any plot line, SRK and Anushka are forced to recycle previous roles and the result can only be described as a strange, mediocre film. Plus, trailer round-up featuring Bareilly ki Barfi, Shubh Mangal Savdhan, Lucknow Central, Secret Superstar and more!

#Bollywood #Podcast #BollywoodWeekly #Entertainment #Comedy #Movies #Film #Review #JabHarryMetSejal #SRK #ShahRukh #ShahRukhKhan #ImtiazAli #AnushkaSharma #AyushmannKhurana #BhumiPednekar #AamirKhan

S1 Ep73: Jagga Jasoos, IIFA Debacles and Mandira Bedi Jul 23, 2017

Why Jagga Jasoos should be applauded for its vision and technical brilliance, despite faltering and losing its way in the 2nd half.
In defence of Katrina Kaif, who - accent apart - delivers a career-best turn across the always brilliant Ranbir
An in-depth look at Anurag Basu's many sources of inspiration, from TinTin to Jean-Pierre Melville, courtesy this piece from Bharat Misra https://kahaanikisse.blogspot.in/2017/07/jagga-jasoos-references.html
A brief summary of IIFA, as we examine why TV has ruined the sanctity and credibility of Indian awards shows.
Other random chatter including why YRF should never make films, Ranveer Singh at the UEFA Champions League final and the merits of Mandira Bedi and Ajay Jadeja's cricket commentary.

#JaggaJasoos #RanbirKapoor #KatrinaKaif #SaswataChatterjee #Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Comedy #Entertainment #IIFA #Dangal #AamirKhan #AadarJain #YRF #YashRajFilms #KaranJohar #Nepotism #RanveerSingh #SaurabhShukla

S1 Ep72: Tubelight, and the hypocrisy of Indian audiences Jul 07, 2017

1) Why Tubelight, contrary to critics and popular opinion, is actually a well-made film - let down solely by the insufferable presence of Salman Khan 2) In praise of Kabir Khan, who always tries to portray important messages of faith even in commercial masala entertainers 3) Why Indian movie-goers are hypocrites, and what constitutes a mainstream film 4) We reflect on the trailer of Jagga Jasoos, and an uncanny 'similarity' to TinTin comics

#Tubelight #SalmanKhan #SohailKhan #KabirKhan

S1 Ep71: Bank Chor, and the omnipresence of Nawazuddin Siddiqui Jun 29, 2017

Why Bank Chor was nothing more than an extended series of Whatsapp jokes brought to life
Trailer round-up where Nawazuddin is in everything - from Munna Michael to Babumoshai Bandookbaaz to MOM.
Other trailers including Daddy and Toilet - Ek Prem Katha
Reaction to the title of Imtiaz Ali's next starring SRK and Anushka Sharma - Jab Harry Met Sejal. Yeah...us neither.

#Bollywood #Movies #Film #MovieReview #FilmReview #Entertainment #Comedy #RiteishDeshmukh #BankChor #RheaChakraborty #ViveikOberoi #SRK #ShahrukhKhan #AnushkaSharma #ImtiazAli #NawazuddinSiddiqui #MOM #Sridevi #MunnaMichael #TigerShroff #Remo #Daddy #ArjunRampal #BabumoshaiBandookbaaz #ToiletEkPremKatha #AkshayKumar #BhumiPednekar

S1 Ep70: Raabta Jun 21, 2017

On this week's show - we discuss why Raabta is possibly the worst movie of 2017, and wonder how otherwise competent writers could create something so bad. Also on this show - trailer round-up featuring Mubarakan, Baadshaho and Haseena Parkar, how Anees Bazmee's titles his movies, confusion on Shraddha's casting as Haseena Parkar, and other interesting factoids.

#Raabta #DineshVinjan #SushantSinghRajput #KritiSanon #T-Series #TSeries #Mubarakan #Baadshaho #HaseenaParkar #ShraddhaKapoor #AjayDevgn #EmraanHashmi #VidyutJamwal #TigerShroff #MunnaMichael #ApoorvaLakhia

S1 Ep69: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium, song remakes and more Jun 01, 2017

Everything that went wrong with Mohit Suri's Half Girlfriend, from fake British accents to CGI Bill Gates - but why the hate towards it has been unjustified.
Why Hindi Medium on the other hand is a great watch - funny and with a social message.
Do song remakes really work? Suit Suit and Main Tera Boyfriend show that there's no signs of this trend slowing down
A first take on Sachin: A Billion Dreams based on reviews and general consensus
Tubelight trailer review - we really don't know what to think.

#HalfGirlfriend #ChetanBhagat #ArjunKapoor #ShraddhaKapoor #VikrantMassey #RheaChakrabarti #MohitSuri #HindiMedium #Irrfan #IrrfanKhan #Tubelight #SalmanKhan #Salman #SohailKhan #Raabta #SushantSinghRajput #KritiSanon #MainTeraBoyfriend #NaNaNaNa #JStar #SuitSuit #Sachin #KabirKhan

S1 Ep68: Sarkar 3 May 23, 2017

Why Sarkar 3 should be the last film Ram Gopal Verma makes in a long, long time; as well as our look ahead to Sachin: A Billion Dreams and the Simran controversy.

#bollywood #bollywoodweekly #podcast #film #movie #moviereview #comment #comedy #sarkar3 #rvg #amitabh #AmitabhBachchan #ManojBajpai #RonitRoy #AmitSadh #abhishekbachchan #sachin #rehman #simran #Kangana #KanganaRanaut #HansalMehta #ApurvaAsrana

S1 Ep67: Meri Pyaari Bindu May 18, 2017

Why Meri Pyaari Bindu was probably better off as a short film, but still has enough moments to make it worth watching. Plus, we discuss Maneesh Sharma's views on marriage, debate whether there is any logic to the song '440 Volt' from Sultan, and review the latest trailers.

#Bollywood #BollywoodWeekly #Podcast #MeriPyaariBindu #AyushmannKhurana #ParineetiChopra #YRF #Hindi #movie #review #film #salman #SalmanKhan #tubelight #KabirKhan #BankChor #Simran #KanganaRanaut

S1 Ep66: Baahubali 2 May 14, 2017

Our breakdown and analysis of how Baahubali 2 destroyed every box office record there is, plus trailer round-up featuring Raabta, Half Girlfriend, Meri Pyaari Bindu, Hindi Medium, and more! #baahubali #rajamouli #prabhas #rana #dagubatti #anushka #shetty #ramya #krishnan #dharma #bollywood #podcast #kollywood #raabta #boxoffice #blockbuster

(Rebroadcast) Episode 37 - Sultan Apr 26, 2017

Bollywood Weekly - Podcast #37

How can we describe Sultan? By Salman standards - it was better than usual. By normal standards - it was Salman.

Full review - plus how Bhai became Bhai, and the case for and against Bhai-cott.

#salman #bhai #sultan #anushka

S1 Ep65: Naam Shabana Apr 06, 2017

Why Neeraj Pandey's Naam Shabana is badly let down by the quality of it's writing, which leaves it mired in mediocrity. Plus lots of other fun stuff such as the return of Sridevi and Raveena Tandon, and a Mexican remake for 3 Idiots .

S1 Ep64: Phillauri, Machine and Lucky Ali Mar 30, 2017

On this week's episode we cover a wide range of topics including a first-hand account of Abbas-Mustan's Machine, why Phillauri was entertaining and dragged on for too long, and a spot of reminiscing about some of Bollywood's forgotten singers like Sonu Nigam, Lucky Ali and more. Guests: Ashwin Lakshmi Narayan, Aniruddha Banerjee (FilterCopy) #phillauri #anushka sharma #suraj sharma #diljit dosanjh #anvita dutt #anshai lal #machine #abbas mustan #sonu nigam #lucky ali #parineeti chopra #salman khan

(Re-broadcast) Episode 55 - Befikre Mar 29, 2017

Why Ranveer Singh's energy is not enough to save Adi Chopra's latest - despite some fun moments, seems like the writers were too #Befikre to create any compelling chemistry or intrigue.\

#befikre #yrk #yashraj #ranveer singh #vaani kapoor #france #raees #srk

S1 Ep63: Trapped Mar 24, 2017

Why Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Trapped' is a film-lover's dream: an exhibition of exceptional acting and brilliant cinematography. Plus, we discuss how online streaming platforms have changed the distribution and financial model for indie films; and this week's trailer round up featuring Baahubali: the Conclusion and Begum Jaan.

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#trapped #vikramaditya motwane #rajkummar rao #anurag kashyap #baahubali #begum jaan #netflix #vidya balan

S1 Ep62: Badrinath ki Dulhania Mar 16, 2017

Caught in two minds: despite it's progressive packaging, Badrinath ki Dulhania sadly does more to reinforce several regressive mindsets. Varun and Alia's chemistry makes it worth the watch though. Plus, we round up upcoming trailers including Noor and Sarkar 3 - as well as give our 2 cents on the Karan-Kangana face-off.

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S1 Ep61: Rangoon Mar 02, 2017

1) Our thoughts on Rangoon: a novel idea that ends up being a victim of its own indulgence. 2) Despite it's failings, Vishal Bhardwaj deserves credit for trying something different 3) Is Saif Ali Khan's time up? The flatness of his performance compared to the intensity of Shahid and Ranbir does not bode well 4) Trailer review of 'Trapped' - where we wonder if the film has enough to hold an audience for an entire feature length film.

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S1 Ep60: Jolly LLB 2 Feb 23, 2017

Our review of Jolly LLB2 - a watchable film that raises some important issues, but lacks the storytelling polish to be a truly compelling film.

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S1 Ep59: Kaabil Feb 09, 2017

Our review of Kaabil, a solid film with good all-round performances, which just fell short of being a truly great classic.

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S1 Ep58: Raees Feb 03, 2017

Raees: an entertaining film for sure, but is it a good one?
Why Raees potentially sends the wrong messages to society about right and wrong
An acting masterclass: why every cast member right from SRK to Mahira Khan to minor characters were top notch. Of course, Nawazuddin is the star of the show.
Why politics, outrage and movies should not mix
Our favourite (recent) Indie movies
Trailer round-up featuring Jolly LLB 2, The Ghazi Attack, Badrinath ki Dulhania, and more.

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S1 Ep57: OK Jaanu Jan 19, 2017

We discuss why OK Jaanu feels like a previous generation trying to write what they think millenials think and act like, and other failings of this movie.
Trailer round-up including Haraamkhor and Vishal Bharadwaj's Rangoon.
We look back on the Filmfare and Screen awards, which both took decidedly different approaches to dealing with Aamir Khan
XXX: Return of Xander Cage starring our own Deepika Padukone is out! We discuss whether we in India have double standards relating to Hollywood and Bollywood action movies.

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S1 Ep56: Dangal Jan 01, 2017

Aamir Khan's perfectionism makes Dangal a must-watch, but its the 4 ladies alongside him that really make the film. We discuss how Dangal tackles issues like patriotism, sports infrastructure and women's empowerment. Also featuring trailer round-up including OK Jaanu and Jagga Jasoos; plus our thoughts on how 2016 in Bollywood was.

S1 Ep54: Kahaani 2 Dec 09, 2016

Vidya Balan shines as Kahaani 2 lives up to the original and delivers a gripping, thrilling ride. Oh and Arjun Rampal is Daddy.

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S1 Ep53: Dear Zindagi Dec 03, 2016

Why Dear Zindagi is a must watch for all families and Indian society, and Alia Bhatt continues to shine.

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S1 Ep52: Force 2 Nov 25, 2016

Why Force 2 was John Abraham's most watchable outing of 2016.

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S1 Ep51: Rock On 2 Nov 18, 2016

Our surprise at why Rock On 2 has been met with such a spectacular critical and commercial failure, and why we think the movie is still worth watching.

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S1 Ep50: Shivaay Nov 10, 2016

Why Shivaay threatened to be a good film with some admirable cinematography, gripping action sequences and a reliable performance from Ajay Devgn, but is let down by a stretched narrative with too many logic gaps.

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S1 Ep49: Ae Dil Hai Mushkil Nov 03, 2016

Our verdict on #ADHM - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, yet again in Bollywood this year a solid first half is ruined by a messy second half which ends up being a mish-mash of various Ranbir, KJo and Dharma/YRF films in previous years.

We also discuss new trailers including Rock On 2, Kahaani 2, and Kaabil - plus our favourite web series including #DiceLittleThings, Better Life Foundation, Bang Baaja Baarat and more!

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S1 Ep48: Little Things (feat. Dhruv Sehgal) Oct 25, 2016

Dhruv Sehgal, star and writer of upcoming web series Little Things by Dice Media joins to share his views on a number of topics including: 1. A primer on Dice Media, Filter Copy and how Dhruv joined forces with them and a quick look at Dice's first web series 'Not Fit' 2. How 'Little Things' came to be, what it's about and the vibe it is trying to capture 3. An inside look at the filming process, and what it takes to make a web series in India - including the challenges of being both a writer and an actor on the same show 4. Dhruv's journey into the world of new media and content creation 5. How the digital video audience in India is evolving, and how they consume content 6. Trailer round-up, featuring Befikre, Dear Zindagi and Dangal - including why Alia Bhatt is the most promising talent in the industry today

Little Things trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9M8ne1WTPI

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S1 Ep47: MS Dhoni: The Untold Story Oct 05, 2016

What worked and didn't work in MS Dhoni: including a stellar performance by Sushant and an uneven performance by CGI Sushant, why the movie faded in the second half as it got entangled in romance while glossing over some key elements, and as promised -some eye-opening insights into the man's journey to the top.

Plus, trailer reviews and a casting call for Karan Deol's heroine to be launched. No, really.

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S1 Ep46: PINK Sep 27, 2016

Why PINK, despite it's flaws, is essential viewing for everyone - perfectly bringing out the archaic thinking that underpins our society even today. We still have no idea about the name though.
Still on PINK - Taapsee Pannu and Kriti Kulhari give career defining promises, while Mr. Bachchan is on such a higher plane that this performance actually felt a bit average. Piyush Mishra, though.....no, just no.
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil trailer is finally out! We now have a definitive theory on the plot, and we have it on fairly good authority that its more or less accurate.
Banjo disappears without a trace.
Vir Das has a Netflix special! Or he will soon.

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S1 Ep45: Freaky Ali, Judwaa 2 announcement and Bollywood's struggles Sep 19, 2016

Nawazuddin is Freaky good as Freaky Ali, but the rest of the movie, script and direction fail to match his high standards - though it has its moments.

In other news, Varun Dhawan announces Judwaa 2 (we can't wait to see who makes the music) and we ponder whether Bollywood has lost its identity in light of the industry's commercial struggles this year.

S1 Ep44: Baar Baar Dekho Sep 13, 2016

Why 'Baar Baar Dekho' is in fact a one-time watch - but still deserves at least that one watch. While the acting and script leaves a lot to be desired, the overall concept and message - plus the cinematography - deserves to be applauded.

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S1 Ep43: Happy Bhag Jayegi Sep 05, 2016

Why Happy Bhag Jayegi is the first true feel-good comedy in 2016 (and maybe even longer)
A big reason for that is the performances of Abhay Deol, Jimmy Sheirgill, Piyush Mishra - pretty much the entire case barring Diana Penty, who does tend to overact.
Reactions to the Ae Dil Hai Mushkil trailer, including theories on what the film is actually about Full song audio on Saavn: http://saa.vn/aedilhaimushkil

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S1 Ep42: Rustom Aug 26, 2016

Rustom may not have rocked the nation, but it certainly has rocked the box office. Our view on why we felt critics were overly harsh on the film, as Akshay Kumar continues laughing straight to the bank.

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S1 Ep41: Mohenjo Daro, EIGHT Trailers, and Bobby Deol Aug 16, 2016

1) Why Mohenjo Daro is basically Baahubali with horrible VFX 2) Trailer round-up of EIGHT films: including Baar Baar Dekho, Pink, MS Dhoni Untold Story, A Flying Jatt, Banjo, Freaky Ali, Shivaay, and Happy Bhaag Jaayegi. Not in order of quality. 3) We break our gossip rule to talk about Bobby Deol's reincarnation as a DJ. It did not go well 4) We look ahead to upcoming movies for the year, including Dear Zindagi

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S1 Ep40: Dishoom Aug 07, 2016

In a year littered with disappointments, Dishoom might be amongst the worst. Despite Varun Dhawan's best efforts, a hapless script and low-quality graphics make Dishoom largely unwatchable.

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S1 Ep39: Kabali: Superstar Rajinikanth Special Aug 02, 2016

On this episode - it's all things Rajini! Including: 1) How Rajinikanth became Superstar Rajini and why people love him 2) Our verdict on Kabali: a great movie but was it a Rajini movie? 3) Rajinikanth's off-screen persona and choices 4) Our guest Bharath's personal experiences and encounters with Rajinikath growing up

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S1 Ep38: Waiting Jul 21, 2016

Why Anu Menon's 'Waiting' is one of the best films you may not have heard of - backed by a tight script, and fantastic performances from Naseeruddin Shah and Kalki Koechlin.

Also, trailer reviews of 'Akira' and 'Budhia Singh', plus a discussion on what classifies as an "indie" movie.

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S1 Ep36: Drugs Di Maa Di (Full Udta Punjab Review, Trailers, Digital Media, And More) Jul 06, 2016

Why Udta Punjab is the best thing Bollywood has seen in years, a turning point for both Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, trailer-round up featuring Mirzya, Mohenjo Daro and Rustom, and the continued growth of digital media in India

S1 Ep35: Udta Pahlaj (Udta Punjab First Reaction, CBFC Reform And More) Jun 21, 2016

Initial reactions on Udta Punjab - full review episode next week - but in short it is must-watch, our thoughts on the CBFC’s dysfunction, possibilities for reform and censorship in the digital age.

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S1 Ep34: TE3N Jun 13, 2016

Why TE3N was an overall pulsating, if slightly slow film - extremely well made but let down by a poorly executed climax. We also take aim at the CBFC, and celebrate sense prevailing in the case of #UdtaPahlaj

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S1 Ep33: Housefull 3 Jun 05, 2016

Deciding whether to watch Housefull 3 is a no-brainer - if you want to feel like you have no brains for 2 hours then this is the movie for you. We also discuss Bhai, new trailers, Bhai, Udta Punjab's censor board struggles - and did we mention Bhai?

S1 Ep32: Sarabjit May 22, 2016

Despite Randeep Hooda and Richa Chadda's best efforts, a poort script Aishwarya Rai's overbearing performance makes Sarabjit an unfortunate mess.

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S1 Ep31: Azhar, Biopics And Killer Thrillers 2.0 May 18, 2016

1) Why Azhar, despite it's moments, wastes its potential to be a truly gripping biopic fails on almost every level 2) Other upcoming cricket biopics - MS Dhoni: the Untold Story and Sachin: A Billion Dreams 3) Thrillers! So many thrillers! All coming so soon! Trailer round-up of Sarabjit, Raman Raghav 2.0, Te3n, and Madaari - plus a Kahaani sequel in the works!

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Azhar Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGf8j9Fxn4w Azhar Oye Oye Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3dxAXgIhCU

Trailers: Sarabjit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1kYpWU7apI Raman Raghav 2.0: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xq1cEmhVa68 Madaari: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4s3JmLGLCA Te3n: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SeBCB5ERnps

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S1 Ep30: Aligarh May 12, 2016

Our views on what worked and didn't work in Aligarh - and why it represents a major step forward for our film industry and society.

Link to episode with Suprateek Chatterjee: https://soundcloud.com/tic-productions/episode-27-rocky-handsome-aligarh-feat-suprateek-chatterjee

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S1 Ep29: Jabra Fan May 02, 2016

A bizarre but ultimately entertaining experiment - #FAN is vintage SRK spectacle showcasing his finest, but ultimately fails on too many counts. Find out why on this week's episode.

Also we are sorry for the delay :( We promise to be better :)

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S1 Ep28: The Ki (And Ka) to Success Apr 12, 2016

Why Ki and Ka failed to capitalise on a solid platform to deliver a real social message, but at least puts in the effort to start a conversation.

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S1 Ep27: Rocky Handsome, Aligarh And Film Criticism (feat. Suprateek Chatterjee) Mar 28, 2016

Suprateek Chatterjee of HuffPost India joins us this week to discuss:

How Rocky Handsome was a good idea, but with horrendous execution.
Teraa Suroor - a "joke" of a film despite some surprisingly high-profile cameos
Why Aligarh was a significant film, but not necessarily a good film despite some positives
What makes a good film, and how audiences' standards for films are going up
Suprateek's journey into film journalism and criticism

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S1 Ep26: Kapoor And Sons (feat. Sucharita Tyagi) Mar 23, 2016

Featuring special guest Sucharita Tyagi of Film Companion, Radio City and The Paadcast fame, we discuss:

Why Kapoor and Sons was the perfect, quintessential Bollywood film that we can be proud of
Fawad Khan's show-stopping performance, which Sidharth Malhotra struggled to emulate
Upcoming trailers including Dhoni, Jungle Book, Baaghi and Rocky Handsome
The worst movies we have seen in the past year

S1 Ep25: Jai Gangaajal, Fan Trailer, Kapoor & Sons Music And More Mar 13, 2016

Jai Gangaajal review - How Prakash Jha's acting performance exceeded all expectations, but his directorship wasn't quite up to his usual standards.
Fan trailer reactions: psychological thriller a refreshing change for SRK, and a role he's likely to do justice to.
Kapoor and Sons music, and the recent trend of re-making Punjabi rap songs.

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S1 Ep24: Neerja Feb 29, 2016

Note: to avoid spoilers, skip to 31:00.

Sonam Kapoor's flawless performance is the highlight of an all-round brilliant film. We discuss everything great about Neerja, as well as Indian audiences' increasing appetite for new, realistic content based on real everyday heroes.

S1 Ep23: Fitoor Feb 14, 2016

Why Fitoor had a lot going for it, but missed a few crucial elements needed to push it to the next level. Watchable, but not unmissable.

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S1 Ep22: Kya Not Kool Hai Hum Mastizaade: The Rise of Sex Comedies Feb 09, 2016

WARNING: Some themes and language featured on this episode may be unsuitable for audiences aged under 18, and/or with a low tolerance of puns.

Why Kya Kool Hain Hum 3 and Mastizaade are tasteless, misogynistic and just terrible films - wasting the opportunity to initiate open dialogue, discourse and progressive attitude towards sex. Also, puns. So many puns. And Himesh is back!

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S1 Ep21: Airlift Jan 31, 2016

Airlift is powerful, genuine and engaging - while Akshay Kumar delivers one of his best performances. Throw in a tight script and some fantastic supporting characters, and this is definitely a movie worth watching.

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S1 Ep20: Wazir, Award Shows And Predictions Jan 20, 2016

Wazir verdict: solid storyline and strong actors wasted by a poor script, shoddy editing and lack of depth.
Why Bollywood award shows lack credibility and what can be done to fix them.
Our look ahead to Airlift, Neerja and Fitoor.

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Trailers discussed: Fitoor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZLDoF7VfaQ Airlift: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vb5xCMbMfZ0 Neerja: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7779JrWy04g

Rajeev Masand's peice on award shows: http://linkis.com/www.firstpost.com/bo/dmdPO

S1 Ep19: Kenny Sebastian On Netflix, Content Creation And Taking Over The World Jan 12, 2016

India's brightest young comedian, writer and musician Kenny Sebastian shares his views on Netflix, India's movie-going audience, content creation and global domination in this special episode of Bollywood Weekly.

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Kenny's full stand-up special (with playlist to other stand-up clips): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpdiIyvm-PU&index=7&list=PLXdIy-dw1BNu0IYx780gkhIcENMG9zqxo

Punjabi Force song from #kennysingforme (with playlist to other songs): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aXgmeL6Y1BQ&list=PLXdIy-dw1BNtBIjaJqYXbA8BvTvhf1IpP&index=3

S1 Ep18: Dilwale Dec 30, 2015

Dilwale is a reflection of 2015 in Bollywood - moments of magic, but way too much garbage to get through in order to find it. Even SRK-Kajol's reunion isn't enough to hide the mediocrity of this movie.

Gerua song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AEIVhBS6baE Gerua parody (with SRK): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDZwzM1S6wU

S1 Ep17: Bajirao Mastani (with Uzma & Hani of The Bollywood Project) Dec 27, 2015

Ranveer, Deepika and Priyanka elevate Bajirao Mastani to new heights, plus our look ahead to 2016. Featuring Uzma and Hani from the Bollywood Project podcast.

WARNING: Contains spoilers. To skip the Bajirao discussion and all spoilers, skip ahead to 35:10.

The Bollywood Project: http://bollyproject.com/ on Twitter: @BollyProject

S1 Ep16: Sanjay Manaktala On Comedy, YouTube And Anil Kapoor Dec 17, 2015

Sanjay Manaktala talks about his experiences and journey into comedy, the rise of Youtube and podcasting, Bollywood pop culture and amazing anecdotes about Anil Kapoor.

Sanjay's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVcIkmIS1R8JM8Xm2ng9_PQ Sanjay on Twitter: @smanak IT Guy 4.0 video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSF-R0A3N8c Call Center sketch from 'The Living Room' with Kenneth Sebastian: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmmZPYe3spw

S1 Ep15: Sorabh Pant on Censorship, Hate Story 3, EIC Outrage and Indian TV Dec 06, 2015

A special episode featuring Sorabh Pant, renowned stand-up comedian and founder of East India Comedy (EIC). We discuss various topics including:

1) Censorship in India, double standards and how to get around them 2) Hate Story 3 if it was actually a clean, sanskaari film 3) Ranking the members of East India Comedy 4) 3D technology in India used for amazing special effects like shampoo bubbles 5) Good movies vs. entertaining movies - does Bollywood know or care about the difference? 6) East India Comedy's work, specifically the Ghanta Awards and EIC Outrage 7) Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and Sooraj Barjatya's impact on Sorabh's life

Sorabh Pant on twitter: https://twitter.com/hankypanty EIC on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/EastIndiaComedy Ghanta Awards 2015: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ba7Xx8hvHT4 Intro track: Nucleya - Street Boy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8e9Xc_wCqkg

S1 Ep14: Tamasha Nov 29, 2015

How Tamasha surprises you with its freshness and originality despite having "the same story"
Ranbir Kapoor establishes himself as far and way the leading actor of Bollywood's new generation.
Not to be outdone, Deepika is on track to sweep 2015 with potentially THREE stellar performances in the year (Piku, Tamasha and Bajirao Mastani)
Dilwale's new songs with amazing picturization (*sarcasm)
Are Salman and SRK heading into "Rajnikant" mode?
New extended trailers for Bajirao and Wazir, plus lots more

S1 Ep13: Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Nov 18, 2015

1) Why Prem Ratan Dhan Payo didn't recapture the magic of 90's Bollywood, and how the industry has evolved to reward short term box office results over longevity or timelessness.

2) Trailer analysis of Dilwale, Bajirao Mastani, Hate Story 3, X and Tamasha.

3) Why Priyanka Chopra's success on Quantico should be celebrated not put down, as we ask the question: why does PC get so much more hate and backlash for this show than Anil Kapoor did for 24?

Check out the Bollywood Project podcast, including Ep 25.5 featuring our host Aditya Pisharody discussing Nepotism in Bollywood and TV in India. http://bollyproject.com/e/bonus-episode-255-a-discussion-on-nepotism-in-bollywood-and-tv-in-india-with-aditya-of-bollywood-weekly/

S1 Ep12: Shaandaar Nov 02, 2015

Why Shaandaar is going to give us many sleepless nights, as Bollywood continues to plunge to new depths. Do we want and need movies like this for us to 'switch our brains off', or do we deserve better?

S1 Ep11: Talvar Oct 19, 2015

Why Talvar is a movie that had to be made, and how it reflects on us as a society. Plus, Irrfan Khan's growing reputation as India's finest actor.

S1 Ep10: Singh Is Bliing Oct 08, 2015

Why Singh is Bliing will progressively make you lose brain cells as you keep watching. That's pretty much it really.

In other news, we discuss cultural exchange - while a sudden influx of foreign actresses are coming to India and Bollywood to try their luck, Priyanka Chopra is blazing a trail and breaking barriers as the lead of ABC's Quantico.

Plus a look ahead to Jazbaa, Shaandaar, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and more.

S1 Ep9: Part 2 - Lip To Lip (Katti Batti + Welcome Back) Oct 03, 2015

Why Welcome Back was an out-of-body experience and failed to live up to the original, plus our look-ahead to this weekend's releases Singh is Bliing and Talvar.

Talvar trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQNMsw8Ljjc Singh is Bliing trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuVAGjO-s2I Tamasha trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNqxutUqc

S1 Ep9: Part 1 - Lip to Lip (Katti Batti + Welcome Back) Oct 01, 2015

(Part 1) How Katti Batti channeled the spirit of Kal Ho Na Ho, overcame various flaws to still deliver a film and a story that's out of the ordinary and makes you stop to think.

S1 Ep8: Phantom Sep 13, 2015

1) Phantom review: why Saif and Katrina's performances failed to ignite a script that had potential but was missing that extra spark to make it truly memorable. 2) Censorship in India: we address the role of the CBFC, how much power it should have and who should decide what is or isn't suitable to be shown on screen 3)Trailers: Aishwarya's comeback Jazbaa, Singh is Bliing (with two I's), Shandaar and a look ahead to next week's release Katti Batti.

Trailer links: Katti Batti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a23GO0NXOtg Jazbaa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx7z1enCLWs Singh is Bliing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuVAGjO-s2I Shandaar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k99-vMPh3-A

S1 Ep7: Visuals Can Be Deceptive (Drishyam) Aug 29, 2015

On this week's episode, we give our impressions of Drishyam and how Ajay Devgn compared to his predecessors in the Malayalam and Tamil versions. We also look ahead to next week's release Phantom, discuss what Saif and Kareena have in common - apart from their wedding, and whether Alia Bhatt is ready to challenge today's leading actresses.

S1 Ep6: Indie-pendence Day Aug 24, 2015

On this week's episode, we discuss the rise of Independent cinema in Bollywood and whether audiences in India are willing to accept off-beat, alternative content. We look more closely at Anurag Kashyap's impact on the indie film movement, and also give our review on his latest production Masaan.

S1 Ep5: (Part 2) - Baahubali Vs. Bajrangbali Jul 22, 2015

(Part 2)Why Bajrangi Bhaijaan is not your typical Salman film (but that's a good thing), a detailed psycho-analysis of Kareena Kapoor's career choices, and many more controversial topics.

S1 Ep5: (Part 1) - Baahubali Vs. Bajrangbali Jul 20, 2015

(Part 1) We discuss Baahubali, the most expensive Indian movie ever made - and are South Indian films given the credit and attention they deserve relative to Bollywood?

S1 Ep4: Killer Thrillers Jul 10, 2015

On this week's episode, we discuss the growth and possibilities for online streaming in India and the development of the Thriller genre in Bollywood. Enjoy!

S1 Ep3: ABCD2, Selfies, and Immigration Jun 28, 2015

On this week's episode: we discuss the success of ABCD2, Kangana Ranaut's golden run, whether new remakes are better than the original, and the cult that is Salman Khan.

S1 Ep2: Hamari Adhuri Kahani Jun 14, 2015

On this week's show: why Hamari Adhuri Kahani ended up as a complete disaster, can Vidya Balan bounce back from yet another setback, and the role of women in Indian cinema.

S1 Ep1: Dil Dhadakne Do, Movie Names And 3 Khans Jun 08, 2015

TiC Productions presents: Bollywood Weekly - India's first ever podcast dedicated to all things Bollywood! This week's episode features reactions to Dil Dhadakne, a look at how movies get their names and potential story ideas for a movie featuring all the Big 3 Khans.

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