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Ep 271: Namak Halaal – Disco, Dialogue, and Dadu Trauma 50:38

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Patreon bonus episodes whilst we were away: ⁠Live Reaction: Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life Trailer and Laal Pari⁠ ⁠Bonus Patreon: Too Sad to Be Funny, Too Funny to Be Cancelled⁠ ⁠This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh.⁠ Khandaan continues the 80s Dhamaka series with one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic—and polarizing—com…

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Ep 270- Flags, Feeds & Film Stars_ When Cinema Meets Conflict.mp3 54:22

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Patreon bonus episodes whilst we were away: Live Reaction: Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life Trailer and Laal Pari Bonus Patreon: Too Sad to Be Funny, Too Funny to Be Cancelled This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh. After a short break, the full Khandaan crew is back in the house—and we’re not easing in gently. In this epis…

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Ep 269- Patreon Listener Pick- Sangam (1964) 1:06:42

1M ago1:06:42

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This week Khandaan A Bollywood Podcast gives you a taster of the all the fun we have in our Patreon Community with a full episode available for the main feed. In this bonus episode of the Khandaan Podcast, it’s just Asim and Amrita catching up and having one of those classic, freewheeling chats you’ve come to expect from us. We cover a bunch of fil…

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Ep 268- Tezaab- 80s Dhamaka Series 1:02:04

2M ago1:02:04

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a new look at an old favorite as part of our 80s Dhamaaka series: 1988’s TEZAAB. Directed by N. Chandra, this Anil Kapoor - Madhuri Dixit starrer is mostly remembered today for its iconic number, Ek Do Teen. But this is also an excellent example of 80s masala — violent, political…

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Ep 267- Sikandar and L2 Empuraan Review 1:36:48

2M ago1:36:48

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and we’re talking EMPURAAN and SIKANDAR with friend to the pod, Pappuchaaru. We took a break from our 80s Dhamaaka series to watch the Malayalam masala actioner, Empuraan. Directed by Prithviraj Sukumaran and starring Mohanlal, Manju Warrier, and a whole host of other actors including R10 himself, this movie…

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Ep 266- Umrao Jaan- 80s Dhamaka Series 1:00:42

2M ago1:00:42

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re continuing with our 80s Dhamaaka episodes. This week we have UMRAO JAAN. One of the most iconic cinematic moments of 1981, Umrao Jaan is widely considered to be Rekha’s most celebrated performance. Directed by Muzaffar Ali and with enduring music by Khayyam, Rekha plays the role of a famous court…

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Ep 265- Santosh INTV with Shahana Goswami and Khandaan Live Show 1:45:57

2M ago1:45:57

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a small break from our 80s Dhamaka episodes to bring you the audio of our YouTube livestream. We go through the upcoming slate of Netflix releases and what we’re most excited about watching this year. We also answer questions from the audience during the livestream. You can also …

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Ep 264- Tridev - 80s Dhamaka Series 1:15:58

3M ago1:15:58

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and the next movie in our 80s Dhamaka series is TRIDEV (1989). Directed and cowritten by Rajiv Rai, TRIDEV was a ginormous hit when it came out - enough for the Rais to repurpose it with Vishwatma a couple of years later. Starring Sunny Deol, Madhuri Dixit, Jackie Shroff, Sangeeta Bijlani, Naseeruddin Shah, …

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Ep 264- Meri Jung- 80s Dhamaka Series 1:05:04

3M ago1:05:04

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Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s 80s Dhamaaka series features 1985’s MERI JUNG this week. Starring Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, Nutan and Amrish Puri in lead roles, this Subhash Ghai movie written by Javed Akhtar is about as nonsensical as masala cinema gets. It is also one of the great pleasures of our movie watching lives. With music by Laxmik…

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Ep 263- Nagina- 80s Dhamaka Series 52:48

3M ago52:48

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Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s 80s Dhamaaka series continues with 1986’s NAGINA. Arguably the most famous snake film made in the Hindi film industry, this Sridevi starrer shattered records with its blockbuster debut. Co-starring Rishi Kapoor and a mesmerising Amrish Puri, this movie had amazing music and iconic dance numbers that can never be repl…

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Ep 261- Arth - 80s Dhamaka Serires 1:01:27

3M ago1:01:27

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our 80s Dhamaaka series! This week’s feature is 1982’s ARTH. Starring Shabana Azmi, Khulbhushan Kharbanda, Raj Kiran, and Smita Patil in key roles, this Mahesh Bhatt directorial about marital infidelity is a classic of Hindi cinema. Drawn from Bhatt’s short lived extramarital affair with Parveen Babi, Ar…

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Ep 260 - Kaalia - 80s Dhamaka Series 1:07:55

4M ago1:07:55

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our new 80s Dhamaka movie — KAALIA (1981). Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Pran and Amjad Khan, this Tinnu Anand directorial was a top favorite going in for Asim and Amrita. Alas, they were bamboozled by the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia because this movie has some… issues. We di…

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Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series 1:23:45

4M ago1:23:45

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Welcome to the first 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast. We kick things off with Subhash Ghai’s KARZ (1980), an iconic reincarnation drama starring Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, Raj Kiran and Premnath. Join us as Asim watches the movie for the first time while Sujoy and Amrita compare their memories of this film to what…

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Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker Review and "Patreon Pick" Caravan 1:36:04

4M ago1:36:04

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re talking Classic Bollywood with CARAVAN (1971). Directed by Nasir Hussain and produced by Tahir Hussain (Aamir’s dad), Caravan is a typically enjoyable proto-Bollywood adventure romp from the House of Hussain. Starring Asha Parekh, Aruna Irani, Helen, and Jeetendra among others, this mov…

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Ep 257- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 25 YR Anniversary- Hritik Roshan Special 1:09:54

5M ago1:09:54

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a trip down nostalgia lane with KAHO NA PYAAR HAI (2000). Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the debut of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel remains a landmark blockbuster in the history of Hindi cinema. We discuss how no other director/producer father has been to replicate this launch for…

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Episode 256: Trailers, News, and Varun Dhawan’s Baby John 1:34:41

5M ago1:34:41

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Episode Summary: This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re joined by the always delightful @pappuchaaru for an exciting episode packed with Bollywood buzz, hot trailers, and a full review of Baby John starring Varun Dhawan! We kick things off with a discussion about the latest Hindi film trailers that dropped this week, breaking down the bi…

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Ep 255- Bollywood 2024 Wrap-Up: Looking Ahead to 2025 (Part 2) 1:00:27

5M ago1:00:27

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We’re back with the second part of our Bollywood 2024 wrap-up, featuring none other than Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast! After revisiting the hits and misses of the year in Part 1, we’re shifting gears to talk about what’s coming up in 2025. This episode is all about Bollywood’s future. We discuss the most anticipated movies hitti…

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Ep 254- Bollywood 2024: The Hits, The Misses, and Everything In Between (Part 1) 1:20:43

5M ago1:20:43

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Listen to the full Wrap Up Episode already available on Patreon It’s time for our annual Bollywood wrap-up! As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re diving into the movies, moments, and madness that defined the year. Joining us is the fabulous Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast, bringing her signature wit and charm to the discussion. In this …

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Ep 255- All We Imagine As Light 42:26

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This week's Patreon Bonus is the Video of our Hangout over the weekend where we discuss the 80's Dhamaka Series launching in January. Available here On this week's Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast we have a mini review by Amrita of Payal Kapadia's - Cannes Grand Prix winner- "All We Imagine As Light" as well as interviews by Payal Kapadia herself and …

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Ep 254- Love Love Love 1:25:18

6M ago1:25:18

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Come and join Khandaan on Youtube LIVE to decide the 80's Dhamaka Series: **📅 When: Sunday, Nov 24 at 9 pm India, 3:30 pm UK, and 10:30 am EST. **📍 Where: Live on YouTube Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and this week we’re discussing 1989’s LOVE LOVE LOVE. Starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, this was clearly a movie that held the hopes an…

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Ep 253- Citadel Honey Bunny And Do Patti Reviews 1:07:03

7M ago1:07:03

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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 PA…

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Ep 252- Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiya 3 1:13:32

7M ago1:13:32

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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 ab…

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Ep 251- Josh 1:21:56

7M ago1:21:56

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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 Portugues…

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Ep 250- Dil Tera Aashiq 1:14:34

7M ago1:14:34

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This weeks' Patreon Exclusive: 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 char…

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Ep 249- Jigra 1:44:58

8M ago1:44:58

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This weeks' Patreon Exclusive: 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 a…

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Ep 248-Baazi 52:31

8M ago52:31

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing 1995’s BAAZI. Directed by Ashutosh Gowar…

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Ep 247-Devara Part 1 1:10:12

8M ago1:10:12

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! 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…

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Ep 246- Kick 1:16:18

8M ago1:16:18

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! 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 wit…

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Ep 245- The Buckingham Murders 1:09:14

8M ago1:09:14

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! 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 trail…

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Men vs. Reality: The safety divide no one talks about 3:49

9M ago3:49

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In this episode of ‘LIKE IT IS,’ we dive headfirst into the stark safety divide in India, where women navigate daily dangers while men, in their blissful oblivion, shrug it all off. Through sharp sarcasm and hard-hitting truths, we’ll explore how men unknowingly dismiss women’s safety concerns, highlighted by the chilling Calcutta rape case. Tune i…

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Ep 244- Ulajh, Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha, Modern Masters Rajamouli 42:59

9M ago42:59

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! 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 st…

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Ep 243- Barzakh Season Review 1:19:38

10M ago1:19:38

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! 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 Abbas…

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Ep 242- Darr 1:25:26

10M ago1:25:26

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to a special episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast with guest host Rahul Desai. We’re discussing one of Rahul’s comfort watches, DARR (1993). Directed by …

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OLYMPIC OUTRAGE: Vinesh Phogat and India’s double standards 4:42

10M ago4:42

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Buckle up, folks! In this episode of 'LIKE IT IS,' I'm diving headfirst into the turbulent waters of Vinesh Phogat's controversial disqualification at the Olympics. Join me as I unravel the tangled web of finger-pointing, double standards, and the maddening glorification of cricket in India. We're talking serious stuff here – from the shameful trea…

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Did You Really Order That? 5:26

10M ago5:26

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In this hilariously overdue episode, we dive into the wild world of food delivery in India. Ever wondered why your pizza costs a fortune when it rains? Or why your delivery guy seems to be on a world tour before reaching your door? We're spilling all the tea (and sometimes the curry) on the quirks of our beloved food delivery services. Get ready fo…

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Ep 241- Barzakh Ep 1, Bad Newzz, Film Companion shuts down 1:02:42

10M ago1:02:42

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing Asim Abbasi’s BARZAKH starring Fawad Khan and Sanam Saeed among others. We also talk about …

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Ep 240- Maya Memsaab 46:59

10M ago46:59

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Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a ride in the way back machine to Ketan Mehta’s MAYA MEMSAAB. Loosely based on Madame Bovary, t…

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Ep 239- The Ambani Wedding and Maharaja Review 1:04:45

11M ago1:04:45

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and this week we discuss: 00:00 Asim's interview with the BBC (click here to watch) 02:14 Neeta Ambani's Role in the Ambani Wedding 07:46 Highlights of the Event: Dancing Celebrities 16:00 Controversies and Fan Reactions 25:50 International Guests: Kim Kardashian, John Cena and Boris Johnson 31:36 Discussion…

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Ep 238- Questions from our Patreon 1:21:19

11M ago1:21:19

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast in which we’re catching up on listener questions and recent releases. 00:00- The State of Cinema: Revival of Chocolate Heroes? 19:07- Cinema Today: Toxicity and the Perception of Dead Bollywood 23:39- The Diminishing Excitement Around New Actors in Bollywood 28:29- The Shift Towards Streaming Platforms 35:26…

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Ep 237- Kalki 2898 AD and Kill Review, Barzakh Trailer 1:05:42

11M ago1:05:42

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we finally have fresh content! First we discuss the trailer for Asim Abbasi’s new show BARZAKH starring Sanam Saeed and Fawad Khan. It premieres on YouTube and Zee Zindagi on July 19 and it’s giving us Bhansali vibes in a good way. Asim and Sujoy had the chance to attend the press screening f…

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Ep 236- Maharaj, All India Rank, Diljit on Fallon, Kalki 2898 AD Trailer 57:17

11M ago57:17

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re heading to a new generation of “Khandaan” — Netflix’s MAHARAJ starring Junaid Khan. Chapters 00:00- Diljit Dosanjh on Jimmy Fallon 11:01- Sujoy watched Varun Grover’s ALL INDIA RANK (2023). 29:42- Asim and Sujoy watched 'Maharaj' on Netflix, starring Mamu ka beta. 45:43- We discuss the KALKI 2898…

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Ep 235- Ek Ladka Ek Ladki 49:14

12M ago49:14

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a trip back to the early 90s with EK LADKA EK LADKI (1992). This remake of 1987’s Goldie Hawn/ Kurt Russell starrer OVERBOARD, stars Salman Khan and Neelam Kothari who follow the same enemies to lovers path. However, this is the early Salman so watch out for the sibling chemistry…

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Ep 234- Rang De Basanti 1:28:54

12M ago1:28:54

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing one of the greats — RANG DE BASANTI (2006). Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, this movie stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, Waheeda Rehman, and Madhavan among others. With music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Prasoon Jos…

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Ep 233- Manthan, Parvarish and Baahubali Crown Of Blood 1:07:47

12M ago1:07:47

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a pause to appreciate the scenery. Just kidding — there are no new releases so we’re catching up on the restored version of MANTHAN (1976) as well as the new animated BAAHUBALI companion piece. Asim also watched PARVARISH (1977) and we discuss the fan reaction to our AMAR AKBAR A…

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Ep 232- Amar Akbar Anthony- Patreon Pick 48:08

1y ago48:08

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this episode we let our Patron's decide which movie we review. This week we head back to the quintessential masala classic Amar Akbar Anthony. You can also submit a movie to review by joining our Patreon, get access to exclusive content and to support our work! Show notes: Catch Asim this Friday on BBC…

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Ep 231- Khandaan live Hangout 1:23:13

1y ago1:23:13

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Watch the video version of our Hang Out as a Patreon exclusive from 1$. This is the best way to support our work! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where you can listen to our catch-up livestream on YouTube. As always we covered a large range of subjects and we’re happy to have the listeners chime in. We hope to do more of these going forwar…

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Ep 230- Heeramandi, Aavesham, Crakk Reviews 1:02:03

1y ago1:02:03

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On this week's Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast Amrita and Asim discuss: 00:00 Aamir Khan on the Kapil Sharma show 09:40 Discussion on Aavesham and Crack 27:15 Criticism of Heeramandi 31:05 Discussion on the Love Story in Heeramandi 33:52 Final Thoughts on Hiramandi 42:15 Critique of the portrayal of sexual assault 48:14 Disappointment with the overal…

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Ep 229-Hang out Episode 54:10

1y ago54:10

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s catchup episode. This week we’re reading listener emails, talking about our projects and just generally checking in with each other and you. Come join us!By The Khandaan Podcast

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Ep 229- Chamkila and Bade Miyan Chote Miyan Reviews 1:47:24

1y ago1:47:24

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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing Imtiaz Ali’s CHAMKILA on Netflix. Starring Diljit Singh and Parineeti Chopra, Chamkila tells the story of Punjab’s brightest star who was shot down in his prime. We are joined by Pulkit Kochar who has personal memories of Chamkila and his music to discuss the film. Asim and Sujoy then …

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Ep 228- Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman 1:06:53

1y ago1:06:53

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Support Khandaan Podcast on Patreon from 1$.This week's bonus episode is our reviews of Monkey Man and The Goat Life! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re mining a very old gem - Aziz Mirza’s RAJU BAN GAYA GENTLEMAN (1992). Starring a very young Shahrukh Khan and the freshest, most beautiful Juhi Chawla, watching Raju… is like stepp…

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