Episode 93: Aparita and Baisakhi introduce a new version of Khabardaar podcast, with your two favourite khabaris. Music: Wataboi by ItsWatr

Episode 93: Aparita and Baisakhi introduce a new version of Khabardaar podcast, with your two favourite khabaris. Music: Wataboi by ItsWatr

#93 Kuch Different Hai!

Episode 92: A look at the life of Lata Mangeshkar, whose lilting melodies rang out in Hindi cinema songs for seven decades. Special guest Saleha Salam adds her perspective on how Lata gave voice to the Hindi film heroine’s state of mind. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 92: A look at the life of Lata Mangeshkar, whose lilting melodies rang out in Hindi cinema songs for seven decades. Special guest Saleha Salam adds her perspective on how Lata gave voice to the Hindi film heroine’s state of mind. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#92 in Memoriam: Lata Didi

Episode 91: A coversation with Indian film critics Aseem Chhabra, Namrata Joshi, Shubhra Gupta and Suparna Sharma on TIFF 2021. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 91: A coversation with Indian film critics Aseem Chhabra, Namrata Joshi, Shubhra Gupta and Suparna Sharma on TIFF 2021. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#91 TIFF 2021

Episode 90: A look at Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Toofan and Pa. Ranjith’s Sarpatta Parambarai. Which film knocked us out more? Toofan starring Farhan Akhtar saw the Bollywood celebrity trying to play a Mumbai gangster turned boxing star. On the other corner of the ring, Sarpatta Parambarai presented us an intriguing look at the boxing scene in 1970’s North Chennai, through the lens of several fascinating characters including Kabilan, played by Aarya. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 90: A look at Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qalsBNwZds" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Toofan</a> and Pa. Ranjith’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTTAHt4VlUA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarpatta Parambarai</a>. Which film knocked us out more? Toofan starring Farhan Akhtar saw the Bollywood celebrity trying to play a Mumbai gangster turned boxing star. On the other corner of the ring, Sarpatta Parambarai presented us an intriguing look at the boxing scene in 1970’s North Chennai, through the lens of several fascinating characters including Kabilan, played by Aarya. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#90 Boxing

Episode 89: A look at Haseen Dillruba. Directed by Vinil Mathew, written by Kanika Dhillon, it stars Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey in the lead roles of Rani and Rishu. Set in a fictitious small North Indian town Jwalapur, the movie attempts to play with tropes found in Hindi pulp fiction. Does it work? Listen to find out. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 89: A look at Haseen Dillruba. Directed by Vinil Mathew, written by Kanika Dhillon, it stars Taapsee Pannu and Vikrant Massey in the lead roles of Rani and Rishu. Set in a fictitious small North Indian town Jwalapur, the movie attempts to play with tropes found in Hindi pulp fiction. Does it work? Listen to find out. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#89 Haseen Dillruba

Episode 88: A look at Amit Masurkar’s new film Sherni, starring Vidya Balan. There was a lot of anticipation around Masurkar’s new film Sherni, especially after the success of Newton (2017) – which was a satirical look at the election process in a small village in India. The trailer also suggested the return of Vidya Balan in a serious, dramatic role – supported by talented actors such as Brijendra Kala, Vijay Raaz and Sharat Saxena. Was Sherni a roar or a whimper? Listen to find out. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 88: A look at Amit Masurkar’s new film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2wg-11MWFU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sherni</a>, starring Vidya Balan. There was a lot of anticipation around Masurkar’s new film Sherni, especially after the success of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU6zMPFd4UU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newton</a> (2017) – which was a satirical look at the election process in a small village in India. The trailer also suggested the return of Vidya Balan in a serious, dramatic role – supported by talented actors such as Brijendra Kala, Vijay Raaz and Sharat Saxena. Was Sherni a roar or a whimper? Listen to find out. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#88 Sherni

Episode 87: A look at The Disciple, by Chaitanya Tamhane. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 87: A look at The Disciple, by Chaitanya Tamhane. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#87 the Disciple

Episode 86: We discuss the upcoming Hindi film 83 with Rahul Desai, whose opinions on Indian cinema and cricket are insightful and a delight to read. This film about India’s historic win of the Cricket World Cup in 1983 will be the biggest film of 2021, says Desai. A lot of expectations are riding on Kabir Khan’s ability to craft a compelling narrative, and the actors' ability to bring the dressing room drama to the pitch. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 86: We discuss the upcoming Hindi film 83 with Rahul Desai, whose opinions on Indian cinema and cricket are insightful and a delight to read. This film about India’s historic win of the Cricket World Cup in 1983 will be the biggest film of 2021, says Desai. A lot of expectations are riding on Kabir Khan’s ability to craft a compelling narrative, and the actors' ability to bring the dressing room drama to the pitch. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#86 Kabir Khan's 83

Episode 85: A look at Mismatched - a Netflix series based on the YA novel When Dimple Met Rishi. Starring Rohit Saraf, Prajakta Kohli, Muskkan Jaferi and Vihaan Samat, and co-directed by Akarsh Khurana and Nipun Dharmadhikari, this show takes a look at young love. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 85: A look at Mismatched - a Netflix series based on the YA novel When Dimple Met Rishi. Starring Rohit Saraf, Prajakta Kohli, Muskkan Jaferi and Vihaan Samat, and co-directed by Akarsh Khurana and Nipun Dharmadhikari, this show takes a look at young love. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#85 Mismatched

Episode 84: A look at AK vs AK - starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 84: A look at AK vs AK - starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#84 AK vs AK

Khabardaar is a Hindi language podcast discussing Bollywood movies. Hosted by lifelong Bollywood fans Aparita Bhandari and Baisakhi Roy, it offers an in-depth look at the Hindi film industry.

A fabulous podcast, and such a nice opportunity to listen in Hindi. The hosts are great at what they do - their banter is entertaining, but at the same time, critical and engaging. I love the focus on media. It’s something that we can all relate to. Thank you both, and keep it coming! Shukriya!

Just awesome!

I absolutely love this show. The hosts are so funny that I often find myself laughing out loud. It’s perfect in every way. The Hindi and the context that the hosts bring to the show is endearing. There is no podcast like it! I just discovered it and am binging. Keep up the great work. Love love love!

Blown away

Khabardaar Podcast

Episode 70: A look at Chhapaak, Meghna Gulzar’s film inspired by acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal and starring Deepika Padukone. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, where we choose two songs by Gulzar - Meghna’s father, celebrated lyricist and erstwhile filmmaker, who also penned the songs for Chhapaak. For Bollywood Behes, Aparita and Baisakhi talk about their experiences watching Chhapaak. While Aparita appreciated the female solidarity displayed in the film, Baisakhi talked about the ways in which the film reinterprets notions of beauty. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 70: A look at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXVf-KLyybk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chhapaak</a>, Meghna Gulzar’s film inspired by acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal and starring Deepika Padukone. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, where we choose two songs by Gulzar - Meghna’s father, celebrated lyricist and erstwhile filmmaker, who also penned the songs for Chhapaak. For Bollywood Behes, Aparita and Baisakhi talk about their experiences watching Chhapaak. While Aparita appreciated the female solidarity displayed in the film, Baisakhi talked about the ways in which the film reinterprets notions of beauty. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#70 Chhapaak

Episode 64: A conversation with Geetu Mohandas, Nivin Pauly, Roshan Mathew, Shashank Arora and Shobhita Dhulipala, who brought Moothon to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/Image courtesy TIFF

Episode 64: A conversation with Geetu Mohandas, Nivin Pauly, Roshan Mathew, Shashank Arora and Shobhita Dhulipala, who brought <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRKTAYDaHzw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Moothon</a> to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/Image courtesy TIFF

#64 TIFF 2019 Moothon

Episode 63: A conversation with Shonali Bose, Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, who brought The Sky Is Pink to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/Image courtesy TIFF

Episode 63: A conversation with Shonali Bose, Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar, who brought <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prwUFBsDRLk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sky Is Pink</a> to the Toronto International Film Festival 2019. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/Image courtesy TIFF

#63 TIFF 2019 the Sky Is Pink

Episode 62: A conversation with Lijo Jose Pellissery, one of the directors leading the ‘New Generation’ of Malayalam cinema. Pellissery brought his latest film Jallikattu to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 62: A conversation with Lijo Jose Pellissery, one of the directors leading the ‘New Generation’ of Malayalam cinema. Pellissery brought his latest film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i50PFjOMU-I&amp;" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jallikattu</a> to the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#62 TIFF 2019 Jallikattu

Episode 61: A conversation with India’s leading film critics and writers on the South Asian selection and other remarkable films at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar and a quick hit of Filmi Khabrein. And then we bring you a spirited discussion between Namrata Joshi, Aseem Chhabra and Suparna Sharma. The talk about the hits and misses at this year’s TIFF, the selection of films from India and other parts of South Asia, and some insight into how they manage festival life. (Shout out to Shubra Gupta, who left this year’s TIFF a few days ahead of the team.) Namrata Joshi is the cinema editor and film critic for The Hindu, and author of Reel India: Cinema off the Beaten Track; Suparna Sharma is the film critic for The Asian Age and Deccan Chronicle; and Aseem Chhabra is a film journalist and author of Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 61: A conversation with India’s leading film critics and writers on the South Asian selection and other remarkable films at 2019 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar and a quick hit of Filmi Khabrein. And then we bring you a spirited discussion between <a href="https://twitter.com/Namrata_Joshi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Namrata Joshi</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/chhabs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Aseem Chhabra</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/SuparnaSharma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Suparna Sharma</a>. The talk about the hits and misses at this year’s TIFF, the selection of films from India and other parts of South Asia, and some insight into how they manage festival life. (Shout out to <a href="https://twitter.com/shubhragupta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shubra Gupta</a>, who left this year’s TIFF a few days ahead of the team.) Namrata Joshi is the cinema editor and film critic for The Hindu, and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Reel-India-Cinema-Beaten-Track/dp/9350097214" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reel India: Cinema off the Beaten Track</a>; Suparna Sharma is the film critic for The Asian Age and Deccan Chronicle; and Aseem Chhabra is a film journalist and author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Priyanka-Chopra-Incredible-Global-Bollywood-ebook/dp/B07F45T42Z" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Priyanka Chopra: The Incredible Story of a Global Bollywood Star</a>. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#61 TIFF 2019 Critics Roundtable

Episode 60: Aparita and Baisakhi are at TIFF 2019, and give you an update on films they have watched so far. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar and a quick hit of Filmi Khabrein. In lieu of Bollywood Behes, Aparita and Baisakhi talk about watching films such as Parasite, Jallikattu and The Sky is Pink, as well as Hollywood films such as Hustlers. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 60: Aparita and Baisakhi are at TIFF 2019, and give you an update on films they have watched so far. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar and a quick hit of Filmi Khabrein. In lieu of Bollywood Behes, Aparita and Baisakhi talk about watching films such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isOGD_7hNIY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Parasite</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ujh22EXdSM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jallikattu</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prwUFBsDRLk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Sky is Pink</a>, as well as Hollywood films such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDv-TwjQ_o4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hustlers</a>. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#60 TIFF 2019 Teaser

Episode 59: In this episode, a tribute to Vidya Sinha and the modern Hindi film heroine in Rajnigandha and Chhoti Si Baat. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, remembering Salil Chowdhury and his music. In Filmi Khabrein we talk about three leading ladies in Hindi cinema today, and their upcoming projects - Sonam Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu and Jahnvi Kapoor. In Bollywood Behes we remember 70’s actress Vidya Sinha. The news of her demise last month caught everyone by surprise. Aparita had recently watched Rajnigandha on the big screen in Toronto, and had been reminiscing about Basu Chatterjee’s ‘middle cinema’ with Baisakhi. We look back at the modern heroine as represented by Sinha in movies such as Rajnigandha (1974) and Chhoti Si Baat (1975), whose life seemed to mirror that of the viewer. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 59: In this episode, a tribute to Vidya Sinha and the modern Hindi film heroine in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTMbCPaVaoo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Rajnigandha</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYhNmOF8lvo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chhoti Si Baat</a>. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, remembering Salil Chowdhury and his music. In Filmi Khabrein we talk about three leading ladies in Hindi cinema today, and their upcoming projects - Sonam Kapoor, Taapsee Pannu and Jahnvi Kapoor. In Bollywood Behes we remember 70’s actress Vidya Sinha. The news of her demise last month caught everyone by surprise. Aparita had recently watched Rajnigandha on the big screen in Toronto, and had been reminiscing about Basu Chatterjee’s ‘middle cinema’ with Baisakhi. We look back at the modern heroine as represented by Sinha in movies such as Rajnigandha (1974) and Chhoti Si Baat (1975), whose life seemed to mirror that of the viewer. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#59 on Vidya Sinha

Episode 58: In this episode, a look at how Kashmir has been portrayed in Bollywood and Hindi films over the years. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, paying tribute to older movies set in Kashmir, as well as veteran star Vidya Sinha. Filmi Khabrein returns, in which we talk about Akshay Kumar and other Bollywood celebrities. And then Bollywood Behes takes us into Kashmir, as seen in Hindi cinema. Given the current political climate, we take a look at the way this disputed territory - one of the world’s most militarized zones - has been portrayed as a honeymoon or holiday destination in older Bollywood movies. With movies like Roja, terrorism became another backdrop to set Hindi films against. More recent films such as Harud and Haider, however, have given us a sense of life under military seige. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 58: In this episode, a look at how Kashmir has been portrayed in Bollywood and Hindi films over the years. We begin with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, paying tribute to older movies set in Kashmir, as well as veteran star Vidya Sinha. Filmi Khabrein returns, in which we talk about Akshay Kumar and other Bollywood celebrities. And then Bollywood Behes takes us into Kashmir, as seen in Hindi cinema. Given the current political climate, we take a look at the way this disputed territory - one of the world’s most militarized zones - has been portrayed as a honeymoon or holiday destination in older Bollywood movies. With movies like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZJwcbCuOlc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Roja</a>, terrorism became another backdrop to set Hindi films against. More recent films such as <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/70153553" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Harud</a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/ca/title/70303432" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Haider</a>, however, have given us a sense of life under military seige. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#58 on Kashmir

Jabariya Jodi

Episode 57: In this episode, a conversation with Sanjeev K Jha, the writer of Jabariya Jodi. He talks about growing up in a small town in Bihar, watching films seriously for the first time as a university student in New Delhi, and writing a film to combat Bihari stereotypes in Indian popular culture. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

Episode 57: In this episode, a conversation with Sanjeev K Jha, the writer of Jabariya Jodi. He talks about growing up in a small town in Bihar, watching films seriously for the first time as a university student in New Delhi, and writing a film to combat Bihari stereotypes in Indian popular culture. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq

#57 Jabariya Jodi

Episode 56: In this episode, a look at Ivan Ayr’s debut film Soni. During its debut at Venice International Film Festival, Soni received praise from critics and audiences alike for telling a compelling story about two Indian female police officers, who are trying to maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives. The film has been available to see on Netflix since Jan 2019. In this conversation, Ivan tells us what led him to filmmaking, influences and approaches, and his desire to understand a “dark reality” about contemporary Indian society. Music: As I Dream by Moments

Episode 56: In this episode, a look at Ivan Ayr’s debut film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=928gFVXgEPQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soni</a>. During its debut at Venice International Film Festival, Soni received praise from critics and audiences alike for telling a compelling story about two Indian female police officers, who are trying to maintain a balance between their personal and professional lives. The film has been available to see on Netflix since Jan 2019. In this conversation, Ivan tells us what led him to filmmaking, influences and approaches, and his desire to understand a “dark reality” about contemporary Indian society. Music: As I Dream by Moments

#56 Soni

Kabir Singh

Episode 54: In this episode, despite our better judgement, a look at Kabir Singh. The Hindi remake of the Telugu sleeper hit Arjun Reddy is a bonafide Bollywood blockbuster. We try to understand why this misogynist film has struck a chord with viewers. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar remembering two unique Hindi song takes on the idea of love – Dil Chahta Hai’s “Jaane Kyun” and “Man Kyun Behka” from Utsav. Filmi Khabrein covers the latest in Bollywood news, including an update on Vicky Kaushal’s latest army look. In Bollywood Behes, we revisit some themes we had already elaborated on while discussing Arjun Reddy. We talk about the difference between self-destructive obsession and love – no matter how intense. However, the movie has broken box-office records. So what do we take away from it all? Tune in to find out! Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 54: In this episode, despite our better judgement, a look at <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiANSSgCuJk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kabir Singh</a>. The Hindi remake of the Telugu sleeper hit Arjun Reddy is a bonafide Bollywood blockbuster. We try to understand why this misogynist film has struck a chord with viewers. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar remembering two unique Hindi song takes on the idea of love – Dil Chahta Hai’s “Jaane Kyun” and “Man Kyun Behka” from Utsav. Filmi Khabrein covers the latest in Bollywood news, including an update on Vicky Kaushal’s latest army look. In Bollywood Behes, we revisit some themes we had already elaborated on while discussing Arjun Reddy. We talk about the difference between self-destructive obsession and love – no matter how intense. However, the movie has broken box-office records. So what do we take away from it all? Tune in to find out! Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#54 Kabir Singh

Episode 52: In this episode, we pay tribute to veteran playwright, actor, writer and thinker Girish Karnad - who played a starring role both in art house and commercial Hindi/Indian cinema We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two songs to remember Karnad by: a Kannada bhava-geethe Deepavu Ninnade Gaaliyu Ninnade and Mero Gaam Katha Parey. Filmi Khabrein follows, featuring news from the South Indian film industries. In Bollywood Behes, we look at the important legacy that Karnad has left in Kannada literature and films, as well as his many artistic contributions to Hindi cinema. He worked behind the scenes as a screenwriter for Shyam Benegal films such as Bhumika and Godhuli. He also shone in front of the camera in films such as Nishant, Manthan, Swami as well as Ek Tha Tiger. And then there was his role as the father in the TV series Malgudi Days. Karnad brought an artistic sensitivity that often didn’t need words to be expressed. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 52: In this episode, we pay tribute to veteran playwright, actor, writer and thinker <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-48580607" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girish Karnad</a> - who played a starring role both in art house and commercial Hindi/Indian cinema We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two songs to remember Karnad by: a Kannada bhava-geethe Deepavu Ninnade Gaaliyu Ninnade and Mero Gaam Katha Parey. Filmi Khabrein follows, featuring news from the South Indian film industries. In Bollywood Behes, we look at the important legacy that Karnad has left in Kannada literature and films, as well as his many artistic contributions to Hindi cinema. He worked behind the scenes as a screenwriter for Shyam Benegal films such as Bhumika and Godhuli. He also shone in front of the camera in films such as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEZMvixYP7w" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Nishant</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91qliAxU1pA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manthan</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HsRQh8sNkU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Swami</a> as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SmUl0l8qBXw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ek Tha Tiger</a>. And then there was his role as the father in the TV series <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEjfHV0YbII" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Malgudi Days</a>. Karnad brought an artistic sensitivity that often didn’t need words to be expressed. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#52 Girish Karnad Legacy

Episode 50: In this episode, we record live on location at IFFSA Toronto. We talk about one of the opening films Bhonsle, and kick off a short series called 50-50. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 50: In this episode, we record live on location at <a href="https://www.iffsatoronto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IFFSA Toronto</a>. We talk about one of the opening films Bhonsle, and kick off a short series called 50-50. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#50 Bhonsle

Episode 49: In this episode, we unpack our feelings about Kalank, the multi-starrer film featuring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt among others. Set against the backdrop of the Partition of India and Pakistan, Kalank attempts to tell the story of love, betrayal and loss. The elaborate family saga starts with Satya (Sonakshi Sinha), who in the face of imminent death due to a disease, persuades Roop (Alia Bhatt) to marry her husband Dev (Aditya Roy Kapur). Stuck in a loveless marriage, Roop finds herself drawn to Zafar (Varun Dhawan), a blacksmith, who has his own agenda in charming Roop. Turns out that this love quandary is actually the result of an older love story that went awry. How will Roop, Dev and Zafar fare? We begin the show with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two ‘kotha’ classic songs: Salaam-E-Ishq from Muqaddar Ka Siqander and Tharhe Rahio from Pakeezah. Then we check in with some Filmi Khabrein, where we talk about the upcoming IFFSA Toronto among other news items, before diving into Bollywood Behes. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 49: In this episode, we unpack our feelings about <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4Z_ueeT_XQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kalank</a>, the multi-starrer film featuring Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Sonakshi Sinha, Madhuri Dixit and Sanjay Dutt among others. Set against the backdrop of the Partition of India and Pakistan, Kalank attempts to tell the story of love, betrayal and loss. The elaborate family saga starts with Satya (Sonakshi Sinha), who in the face of imminent death due to a disease, persuades Roop (Alia Bhatt) to marry her husband Dev (Aditya Roy Kapur). Stuck in a loveless marriage, Roop finds herself drawn to Zafar (Varun Dhawan), a blacksmith, who has his own agenda in charming Roop. Turns out that this love quandary is actually the result of an older love story that went awry. How will Roop, Dev and Zafar fare? We begin the show with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two ‘kotha’ classic songs: Salaam-E-Ishq from Muqaddar Ka Siqander and Tharhe Rahio from Pakeezah. Then we check in with some Filmi Khabrein, where we talk about the upcoming <a href="https://www.iffsatoronto.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">IFFSA Toronto</a> among other news items, before diving into Bollywood Behes. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#49 Kalank

Episode 47: In this episode, a look at Govind Nihalani’s cult classic Party, starring an ensemble cast of some the best Indian theatre and art-house actors such as Deepa Sahi, Manohar Singh and Rohini Hattangadi. The premise of the film is deceptively simple. A celebrated playwright Diwakar Barve (Manohar Singh) has been awarded a prestigious literary award. Socialite Damayanti Rane (Vijaya Mehta) organizes a party to celebrate Barve. A room full of intellectuals soon assemble together, but their conversations mainly centre around missing poet-turned-activist Amrit (Naseeruddin Shah). Over the evening, the gathering discusses the role of art in society, while pointing out each other’s - or their own - hypocrisy. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 47: In this episode, a look at Govind Nihalani’s cult classic <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1sQcEWlI2Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Party</a>, starring an ensemble cast of some the best Indian theatre and art-house actors such as Deepa Sahi, Manohar Singh and Rohini Hattangadi. The premise of the film is deceptively simple. A celebrated playwright Diwakar Barve (Manohar Singh) has been awarded a prestigious literary award. Socialite Damayanti Rane (Vijaya Mehta) organizes a party to celebrate Barve. A room full of intellectuals soon assemble together, but their conversations mainly centre around missing poet-turned-activist Amrit (Naseeruddin Shah). Over the evening, the gathering discusses the role of art in society, while pointing out each other’s - or their own - hypocrisy. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#47 Party

Episode 44: Gully Boy brought the sounds of Mumbai’s gullies to the big Bollywood screen. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the movie featured A-list stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, and a team of formidable supporting actors. Together, they brought to life a story based on the lives of Indian rap stars Divine and Naezy. First we start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, which features Bluffmaster’s “Right Here Right Now” (composed by those hip hop fakers - Vishal and Shekhar) and Baba Sehgal’s “Thanda Thanda Pani” (yes, we feel your pain). Filmi Khabrein rounds up the latest Bollywood news. Then Bollywood Behes takes a deep dive into Gully Boy, where we look at Zoya Akhtar’s masterful direction, which made stars like Ranveer and Alia shine, but also put actors such as Vijay Raaz, Vijay Varma and Amruta Subhash in the spotlight. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 44: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfbxcD6biOk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gully Boy</a> brought the sounds of Mumbai’s gullies to the big Bollywood screen. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the movie featured A-list stars Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt, and a team of formidable supporting actors. Together, they brought to life a story based on the lives of Indian rap stars <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bK5dzwhu-I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Divine and Naezy</a>. First we start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, which features Bluffmaster’s “Right Here Right Now” (composed by those hip hop fakers - Vishal and Shekhar) and Baba Sehgal’s “Thanda Thanda Pani” (yes, we feel your pain). Filmi Khabrein rounds up the latest Bollywood news. Then Bollywood Behes takes a deep dive into Gully Boy, where we look at Zoya Akhtar’s masterful direction, which made stars like Ranveer and Alia shine, but also put actors such as Vijay Raaz, Vijay Varma and Amruta Subhash in the spotlight. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#44 Gully Boy

Arjun Reddy

Episode 42: A look at the influence of Telugu cinema on Bollywood, and a discussion of the sleeper hit Telugu film Arjun Reddy. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring the hit A. R. Rahman song Urvashi Urvashi, as well as Jumme Ki Raat from Kick. Filmi Khabrein has us talking about Kangana Ranaut and the ensemble cast featured in Total Dhamaal. In Bollywood Behes, we look at the tradition of Telugu cinema inspiring Bollywood films such as Ek Duje ke Liye, Wanted and Tevar, before discussing Arjun Reddy and its problematic title character. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 42: A look at the influence of Telugu cinema on Bollywood, and a discussion of the sleeper hit Telugu film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aozErj9NqeE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Arjun Reddy</a>. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring the hit A. R. Rahman song <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA9yWUCeLFc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Urvashi Urvashi</a>, as well as <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv_Qjzca56k" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jumme Ki Raat</a> from Kick. Filmi Khabrein has us talking about Kangana Ranaut and the ensemble cast featured in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo9EhcwQXcM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Total Dhamaal</a>. In Bollywood Behes, we look at the tradition of Telugu cinema inspiring Bollywood films such as Ek Duje ke Liye, Wanted and Tevar, before discussing Arjun Reddy and its problematic title character. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#42 Arjun Reddy

Episode 41: A debate on whether Uri: The Surgical Strike, starring Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam and Paresh Rawal among others, is a jingoistic film - or not. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two A. R. Rahman songs, and Filmi Khabrein full of new teasers and trailer information. Then in Bollywood Behes, an in-depth discussion of how war is made sexy in Uri, including some audience reactions. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 41: A debate on whether <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVY3do673Zc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Uri: The Surgical Strike</a>, starring Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam and Paresh Rawal among others, is a jingoistic film - or not. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar featuring two A. R. Rahman songs, and Filmi Khabrein full of new teasers and trailer information. Then in Bollywood Behes, an in-depth discussion of how war is made sexy in Uri, including some audience reactions. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#41 Uri

Episode 40: A conversation with author Moupia Basu on her book The Queen’s Last Salute, which is partially inspired by the story of Rani Laxmibai. Basu’s book covers much of the same ground as Kangana Ranaut’s latest film Manikarnika. The Queen’s Last Salute is published by Juggernaut Books and available at your local bookstore or online. To see what some of the old monuments at Orchha look like, visit the World Monument Fund website. Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod, Desert Heartbeat by Ustad Zakir Hussain

Episode 40: A conversation with author Moupia Basu on her book The Queen’s Last Salute, which is partially inspired by the story of Rani Laxmibai. Basu’s book covers much of the same ground as Kangana Ranaut’s latest film <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKmkMVaNu9g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Manikarnika</a>. The Queen’s Last Salute is published by <a href="http://blog.juggernaut.in/queens_last_salute_lakshmibai_moupia_basu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Juggernaut Books</a> and available at your local bookstore or <a href="https://www.amazon.in/Queens-Last-Salute-Jhansee-mutiny/dp/9353450241" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">online</a>. To see what some of the old monuments at Orchha look like, visit the <a href="https://www.wmf.org/project/sites-orchha" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">World Monument Fund website</a>. Music: Desert City by Kevin MacLeod, Desert Heartbeat by Ustad Zakir Hussain

#40 Manikarnika - The Queen's Last Salute

Episode 39: We have lots to talk about when it comes to Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh’s collaboration in Simbaa. While the movie had many fun elements, tacking on a serious issue like rape to a Shetty style masala movie didn’t sit well with us. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, followed by Filmi Khabrein - where we talk about the depiction of police in Shetty’s movies and masculinity in Bollywood movies, among other topics. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

Episode 39: We have lots to talk about when it comes to Rohit Shetty and Ranveer Singh’s collaboration in <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtFY3WHztZc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Simbaa</a>. While the movie had many fun elements, tacking on a serious issue like rape to a Shetty style masala movie didn’t sit well with us. We start off with Geeton Ka Ghanchakkar, followed by Filmi Khabrein - where we talk about the depiction of police in Shetty’s movies and masculinity in Bollywood movies, among other topics. Music: Bollywood Blades by Professor Kliq/ Material Breakthrough by Peritune

#39 Simbaa

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