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

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"Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas"

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Show notes:

Mamata Kulkarni: A Siren in a Scandal

Log Mujhe Kehte Hai | Parvati Khan | Pratikar

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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

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"Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas"

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Mamata Kulkarni: A Siren in a Scandal

Log Mujhe Kehte Hai | Parvati Khan | Pratikar

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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:

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"Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas"

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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"

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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"

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Singham Again Trailer

Bhool Bhulaiya 3 Trailer

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"Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood"

"Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady"

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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.

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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

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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.

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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 Reaction
19:10 Devara Trailer Reaction
27:56 Vicky Vidya Ka Wo Wala Video Trailer Reaction
31:39 Main Review: Buckingham Murders

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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 Announcement
05:34 Review: 'AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA'
07:32 Review: 'Ulajh'
15:26 Lack of Marketing for Apple TV and Sony Live Shows
18:49 Recommendation: 'Modern Masters: Rajamouli'
24:10 Lack of Depth in 'Modern Masters' Documentary
30:15 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

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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 Thoughts
04:01 Mixed Opinions on Barzakh
09:21 Exploring Unfulfilled Love and Toxicity
18:08 The Conflicting Themes of Capitalism and Ecology
23:23 Visually Stunning, but Confusing Narrative
25:35 Controversy and Ban: Portrayal of Homosexual Relationship
36:36 Cultural Representation and Magical Realism
42:28 Father-Son Dynamics and Absent Fathers
46:19 Exploring Postpartum Depression
53:28 Missed Opportunities for Character Development
58:46 Fawad Khan's Performance
01:01:03 Lack of Dynamic Characters
01:04:30 Repetitive Conversations
01:06:57 Recommended for Slower-Paced Cinema
01:13:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here

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