IVM Pop
IVM Pop is a channel from IVM Podcasts that covers all things pop culture, including Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, game shows, reality shows, superheroes, literature, music, and trailer reactions. It features shows like 'Has It Aged Well', 'Just a Filmy Game Show', and 'Pop Wrap'. The team discusses and dissects pop culture topics with a fun and engaging approach.
Episodes
Pehla Open Mic, UPSC and IIT, working on a film and more | Anubhav Singh Bassi | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt
In the final episode of the season, we end it with a bang - standup comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi joins Gopal Datt to talk about his Pehla Pehlas! A man that looks at every hurdle and shrugs his shoulders and moves on - Bassis career is a very special one. Normal setbacks can be outlined with a heartfelt story or an inspirational quote but with Bassi, he looks at it through the eye of comedy, and n
Working in Slumdog millionaire to becoming a full-time actor | Sharib Hashmi | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt
In this candid and heartwarming episode of Pehla Pehla, host Gopal Datt welcomes his close friend, acclaimed actor and writer Sharib Hashmi, for a nostalgic trip tracing the roots of his remarkable Bollywood journey. Sharib opens up about his humble beginnings growing up in Malad, Malvani, sharing laugh-out-loud childhood memories ranging from dramatic ploys to skip school to earning his very firs
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage, Judaai & Kaante: Our Guilty Pleasures | Cine5
What happens when a serious film critic is asked to defend the movies he loves for all the “wrong” reasons? Rahul Desai joins Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma on Cine5 to rank their top five guilty-pleasure Hindi films, although none of them feels particularly guilty. The conversation travels from Hrithik Roshan’s face vibrations in Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage and the fake Und
Mismatched, Too Good to be true, Relationships and more | Prajakta Koli | Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt
One of the most broad spanning careers in the digital and theatrical space, Prajakta Koli has many firsts that are the first of that genre. She was in Youtube as a content creator before the influx of influencers, she was acting before content creators were being cast as actors and now ahs written a book of her own. This is a career of Pehla Pehlas that we are able to see in this conversation with
From 3 idiots to Mirzapur | Ali Fazal | Pehla Pehla wih Gopal Datt
Ali Fazal has had a unique career that honestly is hard to quantify in just a headline. He has played several iconic roles in Indian cinema, whether its Joy Lobo in 3 idiots, Zafar in Fukrey or now, Guddu Bhaiya in Mirzapur. But that doesn’t capture the expanse of his career. His work abroad, whether its playing Abdul opposite Dame Judi Dench in Victoria and Abdul or being in Fast and Furiou
Ranking the Best Plot Twists in Hindi Cinema | Don, Table No. 21, Talaash and more | Cine5
What makes a truly great movie twist? In this episode, the hosts rank their favourite plot twists from Bollywood and Hindi cinema, including Jewel Thief, Don, Table No. 21, Madhumati, Being Cyrus, Talaash, Gupt and Khakee. They debate classics versus modern thrillers, revisit unforgettable reveals, discuss why some movies demand an immediate rewatch and celebrate Hindi cinema’s long-sta
From Munna Jazbaati to Bablu Pandit | Jitendra Kumar | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt
In a truly unique career - Jitendra Kumar started off realizing he’s a performer in IIT of all places. In the pressure cooker environment, Jtiendra outlines how he’s quest to learn English led him to Al Pacino and the world of acting. Gopal Datt and Jitendra talk about the highs and lows of that competitive environment, how struggling there helped him find TVF and he outlines those ear
Gajraj Rao On Theatre, Bandit Queen, TVF & Bollywood | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt
Gajraj Rao ki journey sirf acting tak limited nahi hai. Delhi ke railway quarters se theatre, Bandit Queen, advertising films, TVF aur finally mainstream cinema tak, har mod par ek naya “pehla” unka intezaar kar raha tha. Iss episode mein Gajraj Rao aur Gopal Datt baat karte hain unki bachpan ki cinema memories, pehle bade theatre role, candlelight mein perform kiye gaye play, Mumbai k
Fan, No Smoking, Maachis & More: Films Ahead of Their Time | Karan & Shreemi
What does it mean for a movie to be truly ahead of its time? Karan and Shreemi dig through Hindi cinema history to pick films whose ideas, themes or formats feel even more relevant today than when they first appeared. Their selections include Samay: When Time Strikes, Fan, Khamosh, No Smoking, Julie, Darna Mana Hai, Lajja, Gangaajal, Ajnabee and Maachis. The conversation moves from parasocial fand
Junagadh Se Global Stage Tak: Munawar Faruqui Ki Kahaani | Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt
Munawar Faruqui aur Gopal Datt ek saath baithe hain, toh conversation serious interview se zyada do artists ki mast baithak ban jaati hai. Iss Pehla Pehla ke episode mein Munawar le jaate hain humein Junagadh ki childhood memories se lekar Mumbai ke pehle trips, Habitat ke disastrous first open mic aur uss third performance tak jahan unhe laga, haan, main funny hoon. Phir baat pahunchti hai s
From Bhopal Open Mics to The Traitors S2 & Tanmay Reacts | Kullu | Pehla Pehla | EPO3
Fresh off The Traitors Season 2, Kullu takes us back to where it all began from Bhopal. From growing up surrounded by comedy and literature to becoming a sharp film commentator, content creator, and successful stand-up comedian, he reflects on the influences that shaped his journey and helped him carve out a unique space in entertainment. In this episode Kullu talks about his childhood, his brush
Top 5 Bollywood Actor Debuts | Cine5 | Gopal Datt | Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt
Actor and writer Gopal Datt joins Cine5 for a celebration of memorable firsts. The conversation begins with Gopal’s own new beginning hosting his first-ever podcast, Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt before turning into a freewheeling countdown of unforgettable acting debuts and Bollywood launches. The gang revisits the frenzy around Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Amjad Khan’s Gabb
The 27 year old Ahsaas Channa explains how she’s a 23 year old veteran in the business | Ahsaas Channa | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt Episode 2
Ahsaas’ journey in the industry is a singular one. Her firsts, her Pehlas are often people’s lives after 30 years of experience. From acting as a boy for years in films, to making the adjustment to the changing landscape with TVF and becoming one of its consistent leads - her journey is one that needs to be told Through this podcast Gopal and Ahsaas tread through her incredible u
Kaksha Gyaarvhi, First ever Open Mic, lessons from Music | Zakir Khan | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt EP 1
Zakir Khan’s story is one that we all know - from Indore to Madison Square Garden, it’s an aspirational journey that many look up to. But with Pehla Pehla we dive deeper into things that lie underneath the achievements - a myriad of firsts that go beyond that In this episode Zakir talks about his connection to his childhood home, his relationship with music and what it was like g
Top 5 Misunderstood Bollywood Villains | Fida, Hera Pheri & Baghban | Cine5
Were Bollywood’s villains actually wrong or were we simply watching the story from the hero’s perspective? In Episode 14 of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma defend some of Hindi cinema’s most misunderstood characters. They revisit Fida, Kaun?, Baghban, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Hera Pheri, Yaadein, 8 x 10 Tasveer, Biwi No. 1 and Jaani Dushman to ask who the real villain
Top 5 Overrated Bollywood Classics | Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma | Cine5
Some Bollywood classics are sacred. This episode is not. Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma put nostalgia on trial and ask the question nobody wants in the family group chat: are these movies genuinely timeless or have TV reruns, memes and childhood memories done the heavy lifting? From Three Idiots, Welcome and Andaz Apna Apna to 12th Fail, Sanju, Bajirao Mastani, Maine Pyar Kiya, Trishul and
Top 5 Greatest Bollywood Albums From the Worst Films | Cine5
Some Bollywood movies deserved to flop. Their albums absolutely didn't. In this episode of Cine5, we count down our Top 5 Bad Bollywood Movies with Great Albums—films that may have disappointed at the box office but gifted us unforgettable music. From Salaam-e-Ishq, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Kabir Singh, Tashan, Neal 'n' Nikki, Kismat Konnection, Fitoor, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, and plenty of wild
Cine5 x Popcorn Hour: Ranking Bollywood's Most Memorable Side Characters
For the first time ever on Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma are joined by guests — and somehow the episode becomes even less controlled. Joining them are Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Pandey, hosts of Popcorn Hour, for a gloriously unhinged conversation about Bollywood's greatest side characters. But very quickly, the discussion spirals into everything from Dil Chahta Hai's Subodh and
Top 5 Bollywood Couples Who Should NEVER Have Ended Up Together | Cine5
Some Bollywood love stories are iconic. Some are romantic. And some should have ended after the interval. In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mir and Shreemi Verma commit the ultimate Bollywood crime: questioning beloved movie couples and asking a very simple question - "Why are these two even together?" From dream romances and fan-favourite pairings to relationships that somehow survived despite ever
Top 5 Bollywood Nepo Kids | Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor & More | Cine5
Is nepotism actually good for Bollywood? 👀In this hilarious and chaotic episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma debates their favorite Bollywood nepo kids, from Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tabu, Govinda and Saif Ali Khan. The conversation goes further into iconic performances, underrated filmographies, Bollywood stardom, com
Our Favourite Shah Rukh Khan Performances Ever | SRK Special | Cine 5 | Top 5 Shah Rukh Khan Performances
What makes Shah Rukh Khan such a legendary performer? In this episode, Karan and Shi dive into their personal picks for SRK’s greatest performances and things get emotional, chaotic, and deeply parasocial very quickly. From Chak De! India and Swades to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Fan, Darr, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and DDLJ, this episode explores the many versions of Shah Rukh Khan: the romantic icon, the a
Unpopular Movie Opinions That Might Get Us Cancelled | Top 5 Hear Me Out Movies | Cine5 EP07
Some movies… you just don’t admit you love.But we’re saying it out loud anyway In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma dive into their ultimate “hear me out” movies, the ones that weren’t universally loved, but they will defend with their lives. From chaotic thrillers to comfort watches we’ve seen WAY too many times, thi
Top 5 Bollywood Films That Make You Feel PROUD To Be Indian | Cine5 Ep 6
Loved Dhurandhar? Here are the Bollywood films that hit even harder. On Episode 6 of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma count down their Top 5 Bollywood films that make them feel proud to be Indian and no, the Sohail Khan movie didn't make either list. From understated spy thrillers to cricket epics and freedom fighter biopics, the two dig into what national pride really means on screen an
Top 5 Amitabh Bachchan Performances | Deewar, Sholay, Piku & More | Cine5
What are the greatest Amitabh Bachchan performances ever? In this episode of Cine5, we attempt the impossible - ranking our Top 5 Amitabh Bachchan performances across his legendary career. From the Angry Young Man era to his incredible later roles, we dive into the performances that defined Bollywood. We discuss iconic roles from films like Deewar, Sholay, Agneepath, Piku, Sarkar, Zanjeer, Am
SRK, Deepika & More| Top 5 Career-Defining Performances
What’s the one performance that completely defines an actor’s career? In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma pick their Top 5 career-defining performances in Bollywood, the roles that changed how audiences saw these actors forever. From Shah Rukh Khan’s obsessive anti-hero in Darr to Deepika Padukone’s unforgettable Veronica in Cocktail, from Alia Bha
Ranking Top 5 Bollywood Directorial Debut | Cine5
Did they really make that on their FIRST try?! In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma sit down to rank their Top 5 Directorial Debuts of All Time and things get heated. From the cultural reset of Dil Chahta Hai, to the chaotic genius of Main Hoon Na, to the heartbreak of Masaan, the madness of Delhi Belly, and the quiet brilliance of Udaan We also (casually) discuss:
Top 5 Bollywood Music Albums of All Time | Cine5
Welcome back to Cine5! Your favorite film podcast for all things Bollywood 🎬 This week, Karan and Shreemi are asking THE question: Do you like MUSIC? From AR Rahman's genius to Pritam's infectious energy, we're diving into albums that have ZERO skips, debating Dil Se vs Kal Ho Naa Ho (things got heated), and making our case for why Vishal Bharadwaj deserves way more credit. We get emotional
The Ultimate Bollywood Romcom Debate! | ft. Shreemi Verma and Karan Mirchandani
This Valentine's Day, join us as we dive into our favorite Bollywood rom-coms! From DDLJ to Jab We Met, we're ranking the films that made us believe in love (and laugh while doing it). Expect hot takes, unpopular opinions, chaotic debates, and way too many feelings about Shah Rukh Khan's half-cry. We're talking iconic dialogues, unforgettable chemistry, and why rom-coms deserve more love. Tell us
Vaastav ft. Balram Vishwakarma
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by digital content creator and the man behind the instagram page @andheriwestshitposting: Balram Vishwakarma to talk about the 1999 gangster drama 'Vaastav'. Topics discussed include: The cultural impact of the film. how visceral it felt, Balram's take on how this film resonated with those he was growing up with, Sanjay Dutt's magnetic p
Ishq ft. Sumaira Shaikh
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by comedian and writer Sumaira Shaikh to talk about the 1997 superhit 'Ishq' directed by Indra Kumar and starring an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Kajol and Ajay Devgan.Topics discussed include: Why Ishq derails in the second half? The superhit music of the film, who amongst the three major Khans does the panel prefer, Aamir
Masoom ft. Raja Sen
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by film/tv critic and screenwriter Raja Sen to talk about 1983's Masoom marking the directorial debut of Shekhar Kapur and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Saeed Jaffrey, as well as Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar as child actors.Topics discussed include: The interesting filmography of Shekhar Kapur, the naturalistic quality o
Phir Hera Pheri ft. Sahil Shah (Ep. 100!) | Has It Aged Well?
For the 100th episode of 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by comedian Sahil Shah to talk about one of the most successful comedy sequels made in Hindi cinema: 'Phir Hera Pheri' directed by Neeraj Vohra starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Bipasha Basu, Johnny Lever, Raima Sen, Rajpal Yadav, Sharat Saxena, Ravi Kishan, Suresh Menon and the who's who of comedians.Topics
Raaz ft. Kautuk Srivastava | Has It Aged Well?
This week one of our most requested guests, Kautuk Srivastava finally makes it to the show! The film Abbas and Urjita are discussing with Kautuk is the 2002 horror blockbuster 'Raaz' directed by Vikram Bhatt starring Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Ashutosh Rana and Malini Sharma. Topics discussed include: Kautuk's fascination with the horror genre, how this film cleverly "indianized" a starry Hollywood
Kaun? ft. Ameya Deshpande | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' comedian and writer Ameya Deshpande joins Abbas and Urjita to re-visit the 1999 thriller 'Kaun?' directed by Ram Gopal Varma, written by Anurag Kashyap, starring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai and Sushant SIngh.Topics discussed include: The shocking and polarizing twist ending of the film, RGV & Kashyap's economical film making techniques, Urmila and Manoj Bajp
Dil Dhadakne Do ft. Mariyam Hussain | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' in keeping with the Raksha Bandhan flavour we're talking about a film that has one of the best depictions of a brother-sister relationship in Hindi cinema: Dil Dhadakne Do from 2015 directed by Zoya AKhtar, starring Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, and Shefali Shah amongst a host of fabulous supporting actors. Joining Abbas and Urjita for
Awara Paagal Deewana ft. Ishpreet Balbir | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas is joined by spoken word artist and writer Ishpreet Balbir and they're discussing the madcap comedy 'Awara Paagal Deewana' from 2002, directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty , Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, and Aftab Shivdasani. Topics discussed include: How the comedic trio of 'Hera Pheri' was repeated here, and how this compared to Pr
Hera Pheri ft. Pulkit Kochar | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're talking about one of the most popular hindi films of the last 30 years: Hera Pheri. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita, returning to the show after a long hiatus is content creator and film nerd Pulkit Kochar. Topics discussed include: The enduring legacy of Hera Pheri, the phenomenal run Proyadarshan, Akshay and Paresh Rawal had in the 2000s, what
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai ft. Priyam Saha | Has It Aged Well?
This week we're discussing one of the most watched, admired, argued and celebrated hindi films of the last 30 years, Karan Johar's directorial debut starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerjee and Sana Saeed - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. To discuss the film with Abbas and Urjita is returning guest Priyam Saha - actor, founder of 'Goddess Hour', and a fun person to discuss movies with. Topics discussed
Baazigar ft. Ashish Shakya | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're talking about the breakout film of Shah Rukh Khan, and also the one that set him on a trail of playing iconic negative characters: 1993's 'Baazigar' directed by Abbas-Mustan starring SRK, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Johnny Lever, and Rakhee. Joining us to talk about Baazigar with Abbas and Urjita is writer, comedian and 90's cinema enthusiast Ashish Sh
Biwi no. 1 ft. Shreemi Verma
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by creative producer, scriptwriter and face of Panache: Shreemi Verma, who makes her second appearance on the podcast after a long absence. She's here to discuss a film that's been pivotal to her life, the David Dhawan directed infidelity comedy 'Biwi No.1' starring Karisma Kapoor, Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor and Tabu. Topics
Krrish ft. Md Anas | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' one of our most requested repeat guests makes his second appearance. Last time he was here "it was magic" as we spoke about everyone's favourite blue alien Jadoo, but this time we're talking about everyone's favourite Indian superhero Krrish. Md. Anas joins Abbas and Urjita to talk about Rakesh Roshan's 2006 blockbuster Krrish starring Hrithik Rochan, Priyanka Chop
Kai Po Che ft. Jai Mehta | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're discussing the 2013 film 'Kai Po Che' directed by Abhishek Kapoor and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkumar Rao, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri and Manav Kaul. Joining Abbas and Urjita to discuss the film is filmmaker Jai Mehta, whose work includes 'Scam 1992', 'Lootere', 'Shahid' and more. Topics discussed include: How this film elevates the source material of the
Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa ft. Snayhil Aneja | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're discussing a beloved 90s classic and one of Shah Rukh Khan's early films: Kundan Shah's 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' starring Shah Rukh, Suchitra Krishmnamoorthy, Deepak Tijori and Naseeruddin Shah amongst many others. Joining Abbas and Urjita making his 5th appearance on the show is crowd favourite Snayhil Aneja. Topics discussed include: The ideal 'underdog' char
Chitthi Aayi Hai - Mailbag Episode!
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're answering your mailbag questions and discussing some feedback. Bouquets, brickbats, bring 'em on.Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the feed: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/24d527b5-0544-4bd6-a7
Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak ft. Imran Khan | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we are discussing one of the most iconic romantic films of the 80s 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla and directed by Mansoor Khan. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita we have the honour and privilege to have Imran Khan (yes, the same Imran of 'Jaane Tu..', 'Break Ke Baad' and #LautAaoImran fame) as a guest!Topics discussed includ
Khakee ft. Alok Sharma | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're taking a trip back to 2004 to talk about the enticing cop drama 'Khakee' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan and Tusshar directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Joining Abbas and Urjita is writer, director, and die hard Amitabh Bachchan fan Alok Sharma. Topics discussed include: The various phases of Amitabh's career, how this film set
Guddi ft. Amrik | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we are discussing another Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic - 'Guddi' starring Jaya Bhaduri, Dharmendra and the who's who of 70s Hindi cinema. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita we're joined by filmmaker, cinephile and the man behind the @justonemovie instagram page: Amrik. Topics discussed include: The growing number of cinephile pages on social media that fu
Mr. & Mrs. 55 ft. Nasreen Munni Kabir | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we finally discuss our first Guru Dutt film. It's the romantic comedy 'Mr. & Mrs. '55' directed by Guru Dutt and written by Abrar Alvi. Joining Abbas for this episode is perhaps the most prolific chronicler of Hindi cinema - writer, film historian and documentary filmmaker Nasreen Munni Kabir. Topics discussed include Guru Dutt and his coterie of frequent colla
Om Shanti Om ft. Priyam Saha | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we are discussing perhaps the Bollywood-est of all Bollywood films, one of the biggest hits of Shah Rukh Khan's career: Om Shanti Om. To discuss the film Abbas and Urjita are joined by actor, content creator, dancer, Bollywood superfan and overall fun person Priyam Saha. Topics discussed include: The many homages and easter eggs of the film, the meta nature of the
Khosla ka Ghosla ft. Prateek Lidhoo | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by podcaster, rapper and 'Dilli bwoy' Prateek Lidhoo AKA Novacane to talk about the 2006 cult comedy 'Khosla ka Ghosla'. Topics discussed include: the 'dilliness' of this movie, how we understood the concept of 'land grabbing', the fantastic performances, Dibakar Banerjee's filmography, and of course the perennial Delhi vs. Bombay debate
Tere Naam ft. Aseem Chandaver | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we are discussing one of Salman Khan’s most successful, meme’d, danced to and hairstyled movies - 'Tere Naam' directed by Satish Kaushik. Joining Abbas and Urjita to talk about the movie is one of our favourite guests making his second appearance: film enthusiast, screenwriter and actor Aseem Chandaver. Topics discussed include: our first memories of Tere Naam, the
Ra.One ft. Anmol Jamwal | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are revisiting the wild big budgeted sc-fi swing that Shah Rukh Khan took in 2011 with 'Ra.One' directed by Anubhav Sinha. To talk about the film they're joined by Youtuber and film nerd Anmol Jamwal AKA Jammypants4 making his second appearance on the show. Topics discussed include: The mismatch of good VFX and poor story, why Tamil films get sci-f
Chak De India! ft. Mohammed Hussain | Has It Aged Well?
Bring out the hockey sticks, because it's time to discuss one of the biggest hits of Shah Rukh Khan's career on 'Has It Aged Well?' - Chak De India! Joining Abbas and Urjita to talk about this inspirational sports film is comedian and content creator Mohammed Hussain. Topics discussed include: A Chak De cast member turning up at Hussain's comedy show, the way this film addresses stereotypes, bigot
Saawariya ft. Prathyush Parasuraman | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Abbas and Urjita are joined by film critic and writer Prathyush Parasuraman to talk about 2007’s ‘Saawariya’ directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and marking the debut of Ranbir Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. Topics discussed include: Was this a creative misfire or a misunderstood masterpiece? The running themes in SLB’s cinema, the very peculiar visual choices of this film
Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu & Break Ke Baad ft. Suchin Mehrotra | Has It Aged Well?
Forget the renaissance, it's time for an 'Imran-aissance'! For the first time on HIAW we're discussing not one but TWO films on an episode starring our favourite chocolate boy of the 2000's & 2010's: Imran Khan. The two films are Shakun Batra's 'Ek Main aur Ekk Tu' starring Imran and Kareena Kapoor and Danish Aslam's 'Break Ke Baad' where Imran's leading lady was Deepika Padukone. To talk abou
Mohabbatein ft. Antariksh Takkar | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we’re talking about the highest grossing film of the year 2000 - yes, it's the sophomore effort by director Aditya Chopra and widely considered Amitabh Bachchan’s ‘comeback’ film - ’ Mohabbatein’. Joining Abbas and Urjita is fellow IVM Pop podcaster, comedian Antariksh Takkar. Topics discussed include: Similarities between Hogwarts and Gurukul, does this film have
Chashme Buddoor (1981) ft. Anurag Minus Verma | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Abbas and Urjita got the ‘saubhagya’ of having author and podcaster Anurag Minus Verma on the show. We’re discussing Sai Paranjapye’s 1981 cult classic Chashme Buddoor starring Farooq Sheikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, Ravi Baswani and Leela Mishra. Topics discussed include: Anurag’s idea of ‘Loserism’ and how it relates to this film, Sai Parnjapye’s cinema style,
Anand ft. Kumar Varun | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Abbas and Urjita are joined by one of our favourite guests, comedian and quizzer Kumar Varun.We’re discussing one of the most beloved Hindi films of all time, ‘Anand’ from 1971 directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starring Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Johnny Walker. Topics discussed include: Rajesh Khanna’s superstardom, our relationship with Hrishi da’s ‘m
Tamasha Apna Apna ft. Kumar Varun vs Rahul Subramanian | Just A Filmy Game Show | Ep. 61
On this season's final episode of Just A Filmy Game Show, Antariksh is joined by comedians Rahul Subramanian and Kumar Varun (from Random Chikibum) to compete in the ultimate Bollywood Gameshow to find out who amongst them is the ‘Biggest Bollywood Deewana!' They talk about attending Aamir Khan’s daughter’s wedding, their favourite Bollywood films and actors, tons of Andaaz Apna Apna references, a
Chhoti Si Baat ft. Eshan Sharma | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are taking a trip to the 70's to discuss a quintessential Basu Chatterji film: 'Chhoti Si Baat' from 1976 starring Amol Palekar, Vidya Sinha, Asrani and Ashok Kumar. Our guest is cinephile, author and "film historian in the making" Eshan Sharma. Topics discussed include: The 'middle of the road' cinema championed by Basu da, Amol Palekar's simpleto
Rocket Ghoomer | ft. Saiyami Kher vs Pavail Gulati | Just A Filmy Game Show | Ep. 60
Happy Valentine's Day folks! This week, Antariksh gets actors Saiyami Kher and Pavail Gulati to go head-to-head to decide who gets crowned the ‘Biggest Bollywood Deewana/Deewani’. They talk about their favourite films, meeting Shah Rukh Khan, SRK’s amazing smell, working on films like Ghoomer and Thapad, and how good they think they’ll be in this competition for ultimate high stakes! They play gam
Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani ft. Gursimran Khamba | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we're talking about matters of the heart, by which we mean we're talking about Aziz Mirza’s 2000 film ‘Phir Bhi Dil Hai Hindustani’ starring Shahrukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. To talk about this film with Abbas and Urjita we have in the studio comedian and writer Gursimran Khamba. Topics discussed include: Does the satire of this film hold up? The premonition of seeing
Thoda Pyaar Thoda Fighter ft. Snayhil & Shilpa Aneja | Just A Filmy Game Show | Ep. 59
This week, Antariksh is joined by the show’s first mother-son duo - it’s Snayhil Aneja vs Mrs. Shilpa Aneja, competing in various games based on Bollywood movies and songs to see which of them is the ‘Biggest Bollywood Deewana/Deewani’. These two are two of the biggest Bolly fans we’ve had on the show, so don’t miss this intense episode!They talk about attending actor Gajraj Rao's son's wedding, t
Sarfarosh | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’, we finally managed to get our most requested guest in the studio. Yep, it's Neville Shah! And we’re discussing the 1999 action cop drama ‘Sarfarosh’ starring Aamir Khan, Naseeruddin Shah and Sonali Bendre, directed by John Matthew Matthan. Topics discussed include: Neville’s love of Hindi cinema, the impeccable screenplay and writing of Sarfarosh, how well the pol
Ek Chaalis Ka Hungama ft. Sikandar Kher & Mayank Keshwani | Just A Filmy Game Show #58
On this episode, Antariksh is joined by actor Sikandar Kher ('Monica, O My Darling', ‘Aarya’, ‘Monkey Man’) and Director’s Assistant, writer and a megafan of Sikandar, Mayank Keshwani. They talk about Sikandar’s show Aarya: Antim Vaar (available to stream now on Disney+ Hotstar) and Sikandar’s character Daulat on the show, why Mayank loves the show so much, Sikandar working on Vasan Bala’s ‘Monica
Deewar | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we’re discussing one of the most iconic films of Hindi cinema - 1975’s ‘Deewar’ directed by Yash Chopra, written by Salim-Javed and starring Amitabh Bachchan, Shashi Kapoor, Nirupa Roy, Neetu Kapoor and Parveen Babi. Joining Abbas and Urjita is fellow podcaster Snayhil Aneja. Topics discussed include: Big B’s ‘angry young man’ persona and why it worked, the legacy
More Movies That SHOULD Exist | Pop Wrap! Wishlist #2
In this episode of Pop Wrap! Snayhil, Antariksh, and Abbas are pitching their ultimate wishlist ideas! From choosing superhero powers to rewriting history and exploring uncharted genres, get ready for laughter, surprises, and a dose of wild imagination. Tune in for an adventure beyond the ordinary!Follow Snayhil on Instagram : Instagram (@snayhil) Follow Abbas on Instagram: Instagram (@abbasmomin8
Tees Maar Roadie ft. Raghu Ram & Rajiv Lakshman | Just A Filmy Game Show
This week on Just A Filmy Game Show, Antariksh is joined by Raghu and Rajiv - hosts of the Mencyclopedia podcast, twins and creators of half of our childhood memories through shows like MTV Roadies and MTV Splitsvilla! From hilarious and painful buzzer sounds, to discussing their early careers, to even the story of how Raghu’s infamous Indian Idol audition came to be, working on Tees Maar Khan wit
Mohra | Has It Aged Well?
Put on your yellow saree and get wet in the rain because this week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by the "mast cheez" and "moti chamdi wala" (his words not ours) comedian and writer Sorabh Pant to talk about 1994's Mohra starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Raveena Tandon and Naseeruddin Shah. Topics discussed include: Naseeruddin Shah's sinister yet fantastic performance, ju
Bollywood Catch Up | Merry Christmas Review | Spoilers | Pop Wrap!
In this episode of Pop Wrap! Snayhil, Antariksh, and Abbas unpack the hottest Bollywood releases, sharing hilarious takes on the Fighter trailer, Hanu Man, Raid 2, and more. And with spoiler filled review of Merry Christmas movie. Brace yourself for a fun-filled episode with unexpected twists and lots of laughter! Tune in.Follow Snayhil on Instagram : Instagram (@snayhil) Follow Abbas on Instagra
Yamla Pagla Mardaani ft. Luvesh Ochani & Paras Rupani | Just A Filmy Game Show
This week on Just A Filmy Game Show, hilarious content creators Luvash Ochani & Paras Rupani join host Antariksh as they go head-to-head for the title of 'The Biggest Bollywood Deewana'! From arranging John Abraham movies in their order of release to guessing movies from their second verses and decoding Google plot descriptions, it's a cinematic showdown you won't want to miss. Tune in for the
Ghulam | Has It Aged Well?
This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' comedian and film nerd Sankalp Rastogi returned to discuss another iconic gangster drama from 1998 (he discussed 'Satya' the last time) Vikram Bhatt's 'Ghulam'. Topics discussed include: Aamir Khan's multiple mawaali turns, from 'Rangeela' to 'Ghulam', the mystery of Rani Mukerjee's dubbed voice, the absolute classic that "Aati kya Khandala?" turned out to be, and
Recasting Andaz Apna Apna in 2024 | Pop Wrap!
In this episode of Pop Wrap!, Snayhil, Antariksh, and Abbas are back with a recast episode of the iconic 'Andaz Apna Apna.' Dive into the casting couch chaos as they conjure up a cast so unpredictable, it's pure comedic gold. The episode unfolds with hilarity, unpredictability, and relatability—all at once. Don't miss this rollercoaster of laughs, where every casting twist is a comedy masterpiece.
MARY MASTANI ft. Prashasti Singh & Sonali Thakker | Just A Filmy Game Show
Join Antariksh in this hilarious episode of Just A Filmy Game Show with comedians Prashasti Singh and Sonali Thakker! Watch as they compete to become the 'Biggest Bollywood Deewani' by naming Kajol movies, singing dance or party songs, and guessing films from Google plot descriptions. Tune in for a laughter-packed showdown! Follow our host Antariksh on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/antarik
Johnny Gaddaar | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we’re all double crossing each other as Abbas and Urjita are joined by director, producer and host of ‘The Bombay Journey’ Siddhaarth Aalambayan to talk about the Sriram Raghavan cult favourite ‘Johnny Gaddaar’. Topics discussed include: How Sriraam Raghavan peppers his films with references, The great performances in this film by character actors including Zakir H
Most awaited films of 2024 | Pop Wrap!
In this episode of Pop Wrap!, Snayhil, Antariksh, and Abbas unveil their top movie picks and predictions for 2024. With a lively discussion on the most anticipated releases and a big shoutout to their dedicated audience, this episode is a thrilling preview of what's to come in the cinematic landscape. Tune in for a dose of entertainment excitement.Follow Snayhil on Instagram : Instagram (@snayhil)
Rowdy Paagal Deewane ft. Siddhartha Shetty & Masoom Rajwani | Just A Filmy Game Show
In this episode of Just A Filmy Game Show, antariksh is joined by very funny comedians Siddhartha Shetty and Masoom Rajwani! Siddhartha and Masoom are naming movies of Amrish Puri, Singing songs of Farhan Akhtar and guessing movies based on their google plot description, all in the race to become the 'Biggest Bollywood Deewana'! Tune in! Follow our host Antariksh on Instagram: https://www.instagr
Rock On!! | Has It Aged Well?
This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ we let our hair down (sorry Abbas), and headbang to our favourite guitar riffs because the film we’re discussing is Abhishek Kapoor & Farhan Akhtar’s ode to rock music from 2008 ‘Rock On’ starring Akhtar, Arjun Rampal, Shahana Goswami, Luke Kenny and Purab Kohli. Joining Abbas and Urjita for the discussion is comedian Mikhail Almeida. Topics discussed include:
2023 Recap | Pop Wrap!
In this episode of Pop Wrap!, Snayhil, Antariksh, and Abbas dive into the hits and misses of 2023. It's an exhilarating recap of the year's cinematic highs and lows, filled with candid discussions, surprising revelations, and a rollercoaster of emotions. Tune in for the ultimate roundup of the year in entertainment! Follow Snayhil on Instagram : Instagram (@snayhil) Follow Abbas on Instagram: Inst
Dirty Judwaa ft. Raunaq Rajani & Chirag Panjwani | Just A Filmy Game Show
In this episode of Just A Filmy Game Show, antariksh is joined by very funny comedians Raunaq Rajani and Chirag Panjwani! Raunaq and Chirag are naming movies of Shakti Kapoor, guessing movies based on their google plot description and arranging Varun Dhawan movies in their correct order of release, all in the race to become the 'Biggest Bollywood Deewana'! Tune in! Follow our host Antariksh on In
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