Desi Standard Time

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S1 Ep4: Angrezi Babu Sep 10, 2019

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This week our judgy gaze turns to the use of English in Bollywood cinema. From its necessary use in classics like Lagaan, to Indian rappers adding obligatory (are they though?) mixed-language verses to every song, we examine the rise of English and hip-hop culture in modern day Bollywood. Does the advent of the Universal Language add to the storytelling of Bollywood films, or does it serve only to detract from the traditional feel of a Bollywood movie? Chalo, hum figure out karte hain.

S1 Ep3: The Sound of Maazic Sep 03, 2019

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You've heard them speak about their thoughts on Bollywood but … who even are the Maazes? In this mini episode, we learn the story of Desi Standard Time: Its beginnings, the men behind the mics, and the friendship that they share. We might be behind on sharing who we are, but hey, it’s called Desi Standard Time for a reason. Listen in to the Sound of Maazic and hear what connects our hosts besides the excellent name-choosing abilities of their mothers!

S1 Ep2: Kitne Door, Kitne Paas Aug 27, 2019

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The Maazes are tired of watching beautiful faces on-screen with very little talent to back them up. So instead of feeling happy for Bollywood’s nepotism and accomplishments, they’re here to be salty towards the likes of Arjun Rampal, Hrithik Roshan, and Katrina Kaif.
Learn how each of these talentless models got their starts, and their most egregious offenses to date. Finally, we take a look to the future and predict whether any of these statues of ineptitude could experience a “McConaughssaince” in the future.

S1 Ep1: We are hip! Aug 20, 2019

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In this episode, the Maazes explore the profuse use of hip thrusts in 90’s dances, and how the vaunted choreography has shaped many desi males into the men they are today. Everything from Govinda’s subtle hip extensions while making O-faces to Salman’s unapologetic pelvic advances, we examine the move itself, the best and worst examples, and the underlying misogyny that made Bollywood believe the hip thrust was okay to do.

S1 Ep1: Season 1 Trailer Aug 01, 2019

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What is Desi Standard Time? We're a podcast about South Asian cinema through the lens of culture, art, film, music, and more. Here we give you a taste of what this first season will all be about through chichora dance numbers that lead Bollywood films to succeed in the box office.

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