Bollywood Weekly is India’s first ever podcast dedicated to Bollywood. Every week, we review the latest big theatrical release, and also provide views, opinions and random observations about the latest films, trailers, industry news, digital media and other relevant topics. Thoda funny or light-hearted rakhne ki bhi koshish kartein hain! There is only rule: no gossip, rumors, who’s dating who or any of that! We only focus on the things that matter – the movies themselves.
S3 Ep3: Indian Streaming: Reality TV, FOMO Culture and Sustaining Quality - Part 2 (Clubhouse Live Show)
Jun 13, 2021
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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(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
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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
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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
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<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.
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