Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast
Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast is a nostalgic deep dive into the movies of Aamir, Salman, and Shahrukh Khan, three global superstars of enduring interest. On alternate weeks, it covers current events in Bollywood, new and interesting streaming content in English and other Indian languages, plus other film news. Hosted by three Bollywood-loving millennials with encyclopedic knowledge of Hindi film, the podcast offers nostalgia, laughter, and distraction. It is part of the Bingepods network by Ideabrew Studios, based in India.
Episodes
Maa Inti Bangaram, Mirzapur & Welcome to the Jungle | Bollywood Would You Rather
Samantha deserves a better family, Sujoy makes a case for Mirzapur, and Asim has found two good jokes in Welcome to the Jungle. Was it worth sitting through the rest of the film? You can probably guess.
Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on Maa Inti Bangaram, the Mirzapur movie and Welcome to the Jungle, before taking on a listener-submitted Bollywood Would You Rather game. Would you choose Geet or
Mitti De Baway: Mahira Khan, Wahaj Ali and a Drama Built on a Grand Scale (extended)
Asim and Amrita are joined by Pakistani drama reviewer Sophia Q to discuss the opening episodes of Mitti De Baway. Does the much-anticipated pairing of Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali deliver? We get into the three timelines, the performances, the striking production design and the amount of slow motion.
The longer conversation also takes in Pakistani dramas more broadly, from subtitles and intern
Best of the Best, Vibe & Lust Stories 3 | Khandaan Podcast
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Three films arrived in the same week, so Asim, Amrita and Sujoy have plenty to discuss.
Sujoy thinks Kunal Khemu’s Vibe is one of Bollywood’s best films of the year. Amrita appreciates Khemu’s distinct comic voice but wonders whether the movie occasionally feels like a showcase for its writer, director,
English Babu Desi Mem: SRK’s Triple-Role Disaster | Khandaan Podcast
Watch the full video and support Khandaan on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcastWe revisit English Babu Desi Mem, the 1996 Shah Rukh Khan film that gives us three SRKs and somehow still leaves us wanting less.
Sujoy chose English Babu Desi Mem. Amrita would like to know why.
In this episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit one of the s
Toxic vs Cocktail 2: Yash, Shahid & the Female Gaze
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Asim, Amrita and Sujoy
are finally back together for Episode 317, with two very different
movies on the agenda: Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic,
and Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in Cocktail
2.
Toxic leads us into
a surprisingly complicated conversation about masculinity, the female gaz
Awarapan 2, Batwara 1947 & Has Bollywood Forgotten How to Make Movies?
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Asim and Sujoy catch up on the latest releases, starting with Awarapan 2 and the enduring
The Greatest Bollywood Opening Scenes Ever? | Om Shanti Om, Rang De Basanti, Don & More
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What makes an unforgettable opening scene? Is it spectacle, character, music—or simply making you fall in love with a film in the very first five minutes?
This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy celebrate some of Bollywood's greatest openings, including Om Shanti
Ramayana, Batwara 1947 and The Odyssey Backlash
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This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy had originally planned to review English Babu Desi Mem... but life (and perhaps self-preservation) got in the way.
Instead, they dive into one of the busiest weeks in film fandom.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to dominate conversation, but should adaptations stay
Alpha Review, Main Vaapas Aaunga & Satluj | Khandaan Bollywood Podcast
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This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on one of the busiest weeks Bollywood has had in months.
We review Alpha, the latest entry in YRF's Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and
Bollywood Jodis That Quit Too Soon | SRK–Aishwarya, Hrithik–Kareena & More
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Some Bollywood jodis become legends. Others disappear before they ever reach their full potential.
This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit the iconic pairings that should have made many more films together. From Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor's complicated history, to Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai's un
Ranbir Kapoor vs Ranveer Singh: Bollywood's Biggest Star Debate
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Who wins the ultimate Bollywood face-off: Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh?
This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy put two of Hindi cinema's biggest stars head-to-head. We compare everything from Band Baaja Baaraat vs Saawariya, Rockstar vs Gully Boy, iconic screen chemistry, Koffee With Karan appearances, career choices, controversies a
Luck By Chance: Bollywood's Greatest Inside Story
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Maa Behan, Alpha, Bandar and Bollywood’s Bad Men
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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy discuss the newly released Alpha teaser before diving into two very different films. First up is Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, a dark and unsettling look at power, corruption, and the machinery of the Indian justice system, featuring w
From SRK's Jacket to Shahid's Door: Peak Priyanka Chopra
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Before she became a global star, Priyanka Chopra was already one of Bollywood's most entertaining personalities.
This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit some of Priyanka's most viral moments: the infamous "SRK jacket", the legendary Kareena Kapoor comeback, Shahid Kapoor opening the door during an income tax raid, and the many
Pakistani Zombies, Dharma Romance and the Cost of Adulting
Thisweek on Khandaan, we're covering a little bit of everything.
Amrita returns from her accidental social media detox with glowing skin, better sleep, and a newfound appreciation for blissful ignorance. Then it's on to the movies.
We
discuss Chand Mera Dil and why its
young-love-meets-adult-responsibility story left us feeling older than ever. We
talk Ananya Panday's performance, the strange on
Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna- Love, Lust & New York Melodrama
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This week, Asim, Amrita, Sujoy, and special guest
Parth from TooManyTats revisit Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna — the glossy, messy,
deeply divisive relationship drama that pushed Bollywood into uncomfortable territory.
Twenty years later, does Karan Johar’s infidel
Yeh Dillagi: Saif’s Heartthrob Era Begins
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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Yeh Dillagi — the glossy 90s ro
Diljit, Aamir & Karan Johar’s Met Gala Victory
This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we return to a full-length catch-up episode and immediately spiral into discussions about playback legends, celebrity reinventions, political memes, and why the internet has suddenly decided Diljit Dosanjh is the hottest man alive.
We begin with a tribute to Asha Bhosle and what made her such a singular figure in Indian music. From cabaret songs and gha
Govinda and Avatar and Bollywood Lies
In this episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we take on some of the most talked-about Bollywood conspiracy theories… and explain why we don’t believe them.
From the long-standing narrative around *Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi, to the deeply sensitive and widely debated **Sushant Singh Rajput case, to the internet-favourite **Govinda–James Cameron story*, we break down what actually makes sen
Ep 306- Why Nothing in Bollywood Is Hitting Anymore
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In this episode, Asim and Sujoy are holding things down without Amrita — what started as a casual catch-up turns into a wider conversation about where Bollywood is right now.
We get into the current slump at the box office, why modern romcoms aren’t landing the way they used to, and the growing
Bollywood Conspiracies - Hrithik, Kangna, and Filmfare - Part 2
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This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy continue their conspiracy series with even spicier takes. From the long-running Kangana Ranaut vs Hrithik Roshan saga to whether Filmfare awards are rigged (and what Shah Rukh Khan has said about it), plus the murky world of PR manipulation in Bollywood — nothing is off li
Bollywood Conspiracies We Secretly Believe Part 1
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In this episode, the Khandaan gang dives into Bollywood conspiracy theories we might actually believe…Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy go full filmi conspiracy mode. From the long-standing mystery around Divya Bharti’s death to whether Bollywood box office numbers are quietly manipulated, and even the authorship o
Ep 303- Dhurandar 2 Backlash, Subedaar, and Film Chat
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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dig into the reaction around Dhurandar 2—from audience hype to questions around storytelling, politics, and whether it’s even worth your time. Sujoy shares a full spoiler breakdown, while the
Ep 302- Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge: Pure Vibes, Zero Logic
Asim’s monthly Letterboxd deep dive — what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised him — is now up exclusively on Patreon.
In this episode, Asim, Amrita, Sujoy — and returning guest Yamini — revisit Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, David Dhawan’s gloriously chaotic 2000 rom-com starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. What follows is a mix of nostalgia, disbelief, and reluctant admiration as we unpack the
Bollywood's Best Remakes - from Baazigar to Dev D
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In our last episode we talked about the *worst Bollywood remakes* — so now it’s time to celebrate the ones that actually worked.
Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into the *best remakes in Bollywood history, discussing why films like **Baazigar, Dev D, Agneepath, and Parineeta* succeed whe
Ep 301- Khandaan at 300: Love, Burnout and Streaming Chaos
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In this milestone 300th episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy take stock of Khandaan’s journey — from lockdown comfort-listening to surviving pandemics, political chaos, and some truly qu
Ep 300- Kyun Ki: Salman, Lobotomies & Bollywood Madness
In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Kyun Ki — Priyadarshan’s 2005 “romantic tragedy” starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Om Puri — and try to figure out what on earth happened. Is this a misunderstood melodrama? A chaotic remake experiment? Or peak mid-2000s Bollywood madness? From mental asylum tropes and questionable Rorschach tests to lobotomies, disco flashback
Bollywood’s Most Cursed Remakes (Some Should’ve Been Illegal)
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Why do Bollywood remakes fail so badly? We break down the most cursed remakes — and who’s responsible.
This week, *Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy* dive into Bollywood’s most cursed remakes — from directors remaking their own classics to studios completely misunderstanding what made the originals work.
We talk ego
Ep 299- Devdas: Love, Ego, and Cinematic Excess
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This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Devdas — Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s maximalist epic that continues to divide audiences 20
Bonus: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline: Bollywood’s Dance Queen Showdown
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This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy finally tackle a question nobody asked for but everyone secretly has an opinion on: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline Fernandez. From remix dominance (Dilbar, Saki Sak
Ep 298- Mardaani 3 Review: Why Rani Mukerji Still Owns It
In this episode, Asim and Sujoy head to the cinema to break down Mardaani 3, talking Rani Mukerji’s screen presence, the evolution of the franchise, and why Bollywood struggles to make female-led star vehicles like this anymore.They dig into the film’s procedural grit vs masala instincts, the villain problem, the pacing, and whether the third instalment sticks the landing — plus where Mardaani ran
EP 297- Bollywood 2025 Wrapped: The Good, The Bad & The Chaos
In Khandaan’s first episode of 2026, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy are joined by Haroon Rashid (BBC Asian Network) to wrap up Bollywood in 2025 — a year of contradictions, surprise hits, big disappointments, and a lot of shouting online.
From Top 5 films and breakout performances to songs we couldn’t escape, movies we quit halfway, and what Bollywood thinks audiences want next, this is a loose, unfilte
Ep 296- The Khandaan Questionnaire – Bollywood Hot Takes Edition
What happens when all three Khandaan hosts sit down in-studio and answer way too many personal Bollywood questions? You get chaos, confessions, and a lot of hot takes.
In this special video episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy tackle our custom version of The Colbert Questionnaire — but with a filmi twist. From the movies that changed their lives to their most controversial opinions about the Khans,
Ep 295- Dulhe Raja, Sholay 4K & Our 2025 Spotify Wrapped
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In our final episode of the yea
Ep 294- Sujoys Japan Travels, Dhurandhar Debates, and Kapoor Family Chaos
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Ep 293- Dhurandhar Review: Karachi, Chaos, and Ranveer Singh
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This week, Asim and Sujoy are joined by Razia from Bollywood Classic Collection to unpack Dhurandhar — the hype, the politics, the mismatched marketing, and the unexpectedly incredible wigs and production design. We talk about Ranveer
Ep 292- Remembering Dharmendra Through Blackmail (1973)
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In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973).
Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about
Ep 291- One 2 Ka 4: Shah Rukh, Juhi & the Era of Wet-Look Villains
In this episode, Asim and Amrita are joined by Top Friend Beth to revisit One 2 Ka 4 — a very specific kind of early-2000s Shah Rukh Khan film.
We talk reckless SRK somersaults, Juhi being the only one doing any emotional labour, bowling-alley villain lairs, AR Rahman’s most “Lamborghini in a field” soundtrack, and the eternal confusion of why anyone thought this script worked.
Expect the usua
Ep 290: Jaani Dushman – The Greatest Disaster in Bollywood History
In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the cult chaos that is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) — the film that somehow managed to combine Terminator, The Matrix, Nagina, and 2000s melodrama into one glorious fever dream. From Armaan Kohli’s muscle suit to Raj Babbar’s “religious Voltron” pendant, no absurdity goes unexamined. The team breaks down how this film became a cornerstone
Ep 289- Veergati (1995): Salman’s Grit, 90s Chaos, and the Male Fantasy
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In this episode, Asim drags Amrita and Sujoy into the chaotic world of Veerga
Ep 288- AI Film Fest, Fake Art and the Future of Bollywood
Amrita’s viral tweet about the so-called “AI Film Festival” sparks a fiery Khandaan debate on art, authenticity, and the future of cinema. From lazy prompts to lost funding, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy unpack what this says about India’s creative ecosystem — and why real filmmaking still matters.
00:00 – Intro & Catch-UpAsim, Amrita, and Sujoy kick off with some friendly chaos, listener hellos, and
Ep 287: Kantara Chapter 1 & Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari — Jungle Violence, Dharma Logic & 2000s Rom-Com Vibes
In Episode 287, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into two very different cinematic worlds — the mythic mayhem of Kantara Chapter 1 and the glossy chaos of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.
Sujoy kicks things off with his review of Kantara Chapter 1 — a prequel that expands the folklore of Rishab Shetty’s breakout hit. Expect talk of Mad Max set pieces, colonial undertones, and whether the film’s ambiti
Ep 286- We Finally Ranked Shahrukh Khan’s Best Films (No Regrets!)
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Ep 285- Homebound Review & Too Much with Salman & Aamir
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(Sujoy’s London eviction saga, Bollywood remakes that should exist but never will, a surprise Urdu rap track, and Amrita’s reading list.)
This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we cover two of the most tal
Ep 284- Ranking Salman Khan’s Top 5 Movies | Khandaan in London
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After nearly 300 episodes of dissecting Bollywood’s biggest stars, the Khandaan Podcast finally lays down the definitive Salman list — no discussions allowed!
Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy debate, reminisce, and occasionally lo
Ep 283- The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Spoiler Review
Aryan Khan’s debut series The Bastards of Bollywood (aka The Bads of Bollywood) is finally here — but is it satire, chaos, or just one giant middle finger to the industry?
In this spoiler-filled review, Asim, Amrita, and guest Suchin Mehrotra break down the cameos (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, Emraan Hashmi), the shocking finale twist, and why the show is blowing up onli
Ep 282: Mr India & The 80’s Dhamaka Wrap-Up
We’ve reached the end of our 80’s Dhamaka journey — and we’re closing it out with the ultimate classic: Mr India(1987).
And while our 80’s Dhamaka series is wrapping up, we’ve got something new: our in-studio Khandaan Video Series is now live on YouTube!👉 Watch the first 2 episode here and subscribe: Khandaan on YouTube
In this episode, we:
Look back at the surprises and disappointments
Bonus Episode: Param Sundari Review | Janhvi & Sid Go Full Coconut
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This week, the Khandaan Podcast takes on Param Sundari, a film that promised a breezy rom-com but left
Bonus Episode: 3 Reasons to Watch LOKAH (spoiler free review)
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Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast makes the case for why Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra is the female-led superhero movie Indian cinema desperately needed, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, is not just a fun superhero film
Ep 279- War 2 and Coolie Reviews
This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re tackling two of the most talked-about (and trolled) recent releases — War 2 and Coolie.
It’s safe to say neither film blew us away, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have plenty to say. From Hrithik Roshan’s sleepwalking Kabir to NTR Jr. stuck in the wrong movie, from Shruti Haasan’s mannequin-level characterisation to Aamir Khan’s husky-filled came
Ep 278 – Chashme Buddoor | 80’s Dhamaka Series
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We’re almost at the end of our 80’s Dhamaka series, and for our penultimate pick, we’re heading into very different territory with Sa
Episode 277: Chaalbaaz (1989) – Sridevi’s Double Trouble Era
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We’re back with another entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—this time diving headfirst into Chaalbaaz, the iconic 1989 double-role masala starring Sridevi, Sridevi… and also Sridevi. Joined by Rajnikanth, S
Episode 276: Saiyaara, Metro In Dino, Sister Midnight & Aap Jaisa Koi Reviews
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The Khandaan team dives headfirst into the latest pop culture meteor: Saiyaara – the YRF hit film that no one saw coming.
We unpack its unexpected virality, emotional ending, and the fan reactions flooding TikTok – from all across the globe– as Asim
Ep 275- Sitaarein Zameen Par Review
In this very special episode, the entire Khandaan team—Asim, Sujoy, and Amrita—is together in London and recording live. We sat down in the middle of a very hot British summer to review Aamir Khan’s long-awaited return to the screen with Sitarein Zameen Par.
Is this an emotional sequel or an accidental parody?Does Aamir’s magic still work with the next generation?And how does this film stack u
Ep 274 – Khoon Bhari Maang: Crocodiles, Comebacks, and Camp
Welcome to another 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast.
This time we’re diving face-first into the drama, glamour, and full camp spectacle that is Rakesh Roshan’s KHOON BHARI MAANG (1988). Starring Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Sonu Walia, and an extremely underpaid crocodile, this revenge thriller has everything: makeover montages, fashion show trauma, and villains who just won’t die.
Jo
Saagar: Wet Saris & the Return of Dimple
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In this episode, we dove into Saagar (1985)—the ultimate Dimple Kapadia comeback and a masterclass in how to shoot slow-motion beach walks. We talked:
Why Dimple is pure fire (even when Rishi and Kamal are doing the most)
The unbearable softness of 80s Kamal Haasan
Why this is basically
Ep 272: Ram Lakhan – Mind Havelis, Cable TV & Full 80s Dhamaka
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The Khandaan gang is back with the next entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—and this time, it’s Subhash Ghai’s iconic masala bonanza Ram Lakhan (1989).
Picked by our Patreon supporters, this episode dives deep into the unforgettable world of two brothers, high-octane revenge plots, iconic songs, and the
Ep 271: Namak Halaal – Disco, Dialogue, and Dadu Trauma
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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—comedies: Namak Halaal (1982).
Is this
Ep 270- Flags, Feeds & Film Stars_ When Cinema Meets Conflict.mp3
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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 episode, we dive headfirst into everyth
Ep 269- Patreon Listener Pick- Sangam (1964)
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 films, including a special listener’s pick – the ico
Ep 268- Tezaab- 80s Dhamaka Series
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, angsty, furious, and just plain fun. Costarri
Ep 267- Sikandar and L2 Empuraan Review
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 has run into political foul weather just days a
Ep 266- Umrao Jaan- 80s Dhamaka Series
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 courtesan who navigates love and family in the midst
Ep 265- Santosh INTV with Shahana Goswami and Khandaan Live Show
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 listen to our interview of Shahana Goswami, whose
Ep 264- Tridev - 80s Dhamaka Series
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, Sonam, Amrish Puri and Anupam Kher among others,
Ep 264- Meri Jung- 80s Dhamaka Series
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 Laxmikant Pyarelal and Javed Jaffrey making his breakdan
Ep 263- Nagina- 80s Dhamaka Series
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 replicated. Directed by Harmesh Malhotra and with mus
Ep 261- Arth - 80s Dhamaka Serires
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, Arth features some of the best performances by Hind
Ep 260 - Kaalia - 80s Dhamaka Series
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 discuss what we remembered, what we didn’t, the musi
Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series
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 it looks like today.
A big Shoutout to our frie
Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker Review and "Patreon Pick" Caravan
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 movie is especially notable for its outstanding RD B
Ep 257- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 25 YR Anniversary- Hritik Roshan Special
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 their progeny and how it set up both Hrithik and
Episode 256: Trailers, News, and Varun Dhawan’s Baby John
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 biggest moments and sharing our first impressions.
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Ep 255- Bollywood 2024 Wrap-Up: Looking Ahead to 2025 (Part 2)
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 hitting screens next year, the industry trends we’re ex
Ep 254- Bollywood 2024: The Hits, The Misses, and Everything In Between (Part 1)
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 first part of our special two-episode series, we
Ep 255- All We Imagine As Light
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 lead actress Kani Kusruti conducted by our very ow
Ep 254- Love Love Love
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 and dreams of many people — from the director t
Ep 253- Citadel Honey Bunny And Do Patti Reviews
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 San
Ep 252- Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiya 3
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,
Ep 251- Josh
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 Si
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