Delighted to have Chandan Arora on the pod to chat about one of my favorite films of 2010s, Striker. Striker is a Mumbai story, a sub-culture film, and a coming-of-age story, all rolled into one. Chandan talked about the genesis of the film, the film's world-building, the casting process, and shared some terrific stories including the story behind the stellar Sonu Nigam song, Cham Cham. Join us!

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Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge have stormed into the history books of Indian cinema, broken all box office records, challenged hierarchies, swept into pop culture, and disrupted Hindi cinema. 

Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande (Ani... Dr Kashinath Ghanekar, Natasamrat, Wazir, Breathe) joins me as we try to deconstruct and decode the Dhurandhar phenomenon. Join us!

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Vishek Chauhan is here. Hailing from a family that's been in the business of film exhibition(theaters) for more than six decades, Vishek's got strong informed opinions and isn't afraid to voice them! The historical success of Dhurandhar and the reasons behind it, why Netflix should release their original films in theaters before landing them on their platform, parallels between F1 and Dhurandhar, and much more. Join us!

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2025 was a great year for Indian cinema! We had massive blockbusters, sleeper hits, and indie-arthouse darlings. And then in the last month of the year, we got a film that might very well turn out to be one of the biggest milestones in the history of Hindi cinema — Dhurandhar.

Was delighted to have friends of the podcast and fellow 90s boys, Saurabh Nair and Vikram Bondal, back on the pod to look back on the year that was 2025. Join us!

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Suparn Varma is here! A true-blue film nut turned film journalist turned film critic turned filmmaker. We talked about everything from Feroz Khan and Mukul Anand to Weapons and Sinners, and from Karam and Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena to Manoj Bajpayee and Haq.

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Ram Gopal Varma's Shiva (1989) is a tremendous action drama. Everybody from Ashutosh Gowariker to S. S. Rajamouli to Anurag Kashyap to Sandeep Reddy Vanga count Shiva among their personal favorites. RGV is back on the pod for a deep dive of his stunning debut film. 

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Omkara, Vishal Bhardwaj's critically acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, is unarguably one of the best Hindi film adaptations of all-time. Jamie Alter joins me as we look back on one of our favorite films of last 25 years.

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Raj Khosla, one of the absolute greats, made films across genres. His films were often marked by outstanding music, well-written women characters, and self-referential nods. National Award-winning writer Amborish Roychoudhury has written a fantastic new biography of the man. I was delighted to host Amborish on the pod, for the second time, to take a closer look at Khosla and his films. Join us!

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Sholay turns 50 this year! Film Heritage Foundation's Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is here to talk about the film that over the years, as he puts it, has become part of our consciousness. We fanboyed over Sholay and talked about his foundation's years-long effort to restore the Ramesh Sippy classic to the director's original vision. Join us!

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Writer and co-architect of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, Niren Bhatt, is here for a deep dive of Bhediya! We also talked about writing horror comedies, how our horror comedies differ from the horror comedies in the West, Niren's takeaways from working on a VFX-heavy film, and much more. Join us!

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Screenwriter Alok Sharma and author Yasser Usman are here for a freewheeling discussion on Guru Dutt and his legacy, as we mark the filmmaker's centenary this month. Join us! 

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Writer-director duo Pushkar and Gayatri are here for a deep dive of their compelling action thriller, Vikram Vedha. They talked about both Tamil and Hindi versions of the film and shared fascinating insights and interesting stories behind the two films. Join us!

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Director Pankuj Parashar joins us as we focus on Sridevi's most popular film, ChaalBaaz (1989). Stories, memories and more!

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Showrunner Sudip Sharma joins us for a probing discussion on the excellent second season of Amazon's hit crime thriller, Paatal Lok. And yes, I also got a chance to ask him about Kohrra 2 and why Balbir won't be returning this season.

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Senior film journalist and author Dilip Thakur joins us to recount memories of covering Hindi cinema in the 80s and the 90s. The excitement of muhurat shots, the glitz of premiere parties, the charm of single screen cinemas, Bachchan media boycott, access to stars, and Mumbai of the old — it's all here. Join us!

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Deewaar (1975) turns 50 this year. The Bachchan Coolies (Alok Sharma, Diptakirti Chaudhuri and Shiva Krishnamurthy) are back to celebrate the film that proved to be a landmark film not just for Bachchan, Salim-Javed and Yash Chopra but Hindi cinema itself. We discussed how Deewaar is a goldmine of quotable as well as throwaway lines, how Bachchan sensed very early on during the making that this film could be his golden ticket, how the film has loomed large over many films and shows right upto Scam 1992 and Pushpa, where the film sits in top 5 Bachchan, and much more!

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Mithun is among the actors who have become an integral part of Indian pop culture. Author Avijit Ghosh joins me as we look back on Mithun's career in the 80s, when he broke through as a star, not just in India but across the globe, including countries as far as Russia and Egypt. 

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The second part of my conversation with Aditya Sarpotdar where we talked about his favorite films and shows, his A R Rahman fandom (including an anecdote which he has never shared publicly until now), and much more!

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Aditya Sarpotdar is here! His horror comedy Munjya is one of the biggest hits of 2024 and his next film Vampires of Vijay Nagar is one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2025. Before making his Hindi debut with Munjya, Aditya made some of the more interesting and refreshing Marathi cinema of recent years, including Narbachi Wadi, Faster Fene, Unaad and the insanely hilarious zombie comedy, Zombivli.

Aditya and I chopped it up for almost 4 hours. This is the first part of our super long chat on his movies, his fav movies, Marathi cinema and much more. Join us!

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Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do puts the fun in dysfunctional. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar and I revisit the 2015 comedy drama that happens to be one of our favortie films by Zoya. Join us!

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Aatish: Feel the Fire turns 30 this year. Avneesh Prashar, Saurabh Nair, Vikram Bondal and I celebrate Sanjay Gupta's 1994 action drama, a film that all four of us are fond of. Join us as we look back on — the bromance of Baba and Nawab; Gupta's eye for style, music, action and locations; and all other things Aatish! 

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Sharaabi (1984) turns 40 this year. Superfans Alok Sharma, Diptakirti Chaudhuri and Shiva Krishnamurthy join me as we celebrate the Prakash Mehra film that gave us one of Amitabh Bachchan's top performances, Bappi-da's ace soundtrack, and some of the most incisive and clear-eyed dialouge penned by Kader Khan. We talked about everything from the car-o-bar (bar in the car trunk) to the parallels with Animal!

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Hemanth M Rao joins us to chat about his gripping, noir-ish investigative thriller Kavaludaari and the stirring Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side A and Side B). Hemanth also shared his experiences assisting Girish Kasaravalli and co-writing with Sriram Raghavan. Joins us!

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Randeep Jha joins us for a long chat on his excellent debut feature film Halahal, Netflix's Kohrra, his equally uncompromising short film Kartaa, and Trial by Fire which he co-directed.

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For cinephiles, cinema halls are like places of worship. Following the long and harsh Covid winter, cinema halls had a massive sunny run in 2023 thanks to Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal.

Exhibitor and friend of the podcast, Akkshay Rathie joins us for a chat on — the banner year that was 2023 for Hindi cinema, consumption patterns, trends, revival of single screens thanks to Gadar 2 and Jawan, and as Akkshay put it, the "out of syllabus" phenomenon of Animal. Join us!

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Aditya Bhattacharya's Raakh (1989) is a powder keg of a film. The kind of film which you can't stop thinking about for a day or two, every time you watch it. Aditya joins me for almost a 2-hour long chat on his remarkable debut film, the story behind the film, Aamir Khan, and more. Join us!

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One of my favorite Arshad Warsi films turns 20 this week. Writer-director Shashanka Ghosh joins me to talk about Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2, a film that was an absolute trip and had banger of a soundtrack that included Kailash Kher's chartbuster Allah Ke Bande. Crazy stories about a crazy film. Join us!

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Bejoy Nambiar (Shaitan, David, Solo, Taish) joins us for a deep dive of one of his all-time favorites, Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal. We talked about the complex characterizations, Mohanlal's terrific performance, Sumalatha's fascinating Clara and Johnson's timeless background score. Bejoy also shared a conversation he had with his mentor Mani Ratnam around the Padmarajan classic. 

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Hansal Mehta joins us for a chat on two of his early films, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Chhal. One's a black comedy about end of innocence. The other's a sharp action drama centered around betrayal.  Both films had compelling story lines, terrific cast, great music and both attempted something new in their technique. Two films I wish more people would watch. Why? I make my case on the episode. Join us!

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Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, who co-created Scoop and wrote Thappad, joins me for a deep dive of one of her favorite films, Rangeela! We talked about Rangeela's charming old-school writing, the strong lead female character, women in RGV's films, Aamir Khan's method performance, Rahman's generational soundtrack, Ahmed Khan's tremendous choreography and much more. Join us!
 
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Fanboy moment! On the eve of Satya's 25th anniversary, a 2-hour-long chat with RGV on everything from Shiva and Raat, to Satya and Company, to Sarkar and Bhoot, to Nishabd and Mast. Unfiltered and unabashed as always, RGV shared some cool insights, stories and anecdotes. Join us!
 
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Vikram Bhatt's Ghulam, a key 90s film and one of Aamir Khan's most popular film, turns 25 this year. Vikram joins me for a wide-ranging chat on Ghulam, music in his films, Raaz and the horror genre, his early days assisting Mukul Anand and Mahesh Bhatt, his streaming platform, and an interesting round of Shoot, a game of rapid-fire questions. Join us!

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Amitabh Bachchan's breakout film was Zanjeer (1973). The film not only proved to be the breakout vehicle for India's biggest superstar and cultural icon, but it also ushered in the Bachchan-Salim-Javed era and the trend of action dramas. Diptakirti Chaudhuri, a lifelong Hindi cinema enthusiast and the author of seven books on Hindi cinema, including one on Salim-Javed, joins me as we celebrate Zanjeer, which turns 50 this month. Join us!

Diptakirti's books: https://www.amazon.in/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADiptakirti+Chaudhuri

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I really enjoyed the new period drama Jubilee, set in the 40s and 50s, and centered on the aspiration and ambition of a group of people from the world of Hindi cinema. I got a chance to pick the brains of writer Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of 83) and director/showrunner Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan, Lootera, Trapped) on the scripting and the making of the show. We talked about everything from the research, casting and lighting of the show to the music and the exquisite closing seven minutes of the final episode. All things Jubilee, join us!

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Tashan (2008) turns 15 this year. Writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya joins me as we look back on the YRF film that tried to break new ground and tried to do it in  style. We chatted about writing the film, the terrific soundtrack, the nods, the action, and its reception. An hour on Tashan with 'the' Vijay Krishan Acharya. Join us!


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Imtiaz Ali's exploration of romance and relationships stands out among his peers. Kanika Katyal, a freelance culture writer and Imtiaz Ali superfan joins me as we try to deconstruct the filmmaker's storytelling, focussing on his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005). Join us!

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National Film Award-winning author Amborish Roychoudhury joins me for a deep dive of one of my favorite films produced by Dharma Productions, Agneepath (1990). Directed by Mukul Anand, Agneepath was ahead of its time and was never fully appreciated. This episode is our small attempt to resurrect and present a solid action drama, as well as an important film of the gangster genre, in new light. Join us!

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Amborish's award-winning book, In the Cult of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office: https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Their-Own-Bollywood-Beyond/dp/8129151359

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Listeners join in to chat about some of our favorite films of 2022! Sandeep Padhi, Amey Pandit and Anirudh Somani join me as we reflect on RRR, Gangubai, Me Vasantrao, Kantara, Monica O My Darling, Jhund, Laal Singh Chaddha, Toolsidas Jr., and Jersey. We also chatted about Rajamouli, RRR's crossover success, SRK's Pathaan and more. Join us!

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Sanjay Gadhvi directed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, two of the biggest action films of last 20 years. Sholay is not just the biggest film but probably the biggest action film of all-time as well. (More than) an hour on Sholay with Sanjay Gadhvi!

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Nishikant Kamat's Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) is a story of a city, grappling with paranoia and prejudice, that somehow always manages to muster the courage and show good sense in conquering its fears and prejudice.

Upendra Sidhaye, who co-wrote (with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi) the film and assisted Kamat on Mumbai Meri Jaan, joins me for a deep-dive of one of the most relevant films of last 15 years.

Mumbai Meri Jaan is currently streaming on Netflix.

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Bombay Fables is one of the more interesting production houses. Their first two projects, Serious Men and Decoupled, both, have tasted critical acclaim and wide popularity. Their slate looks equally interesting with the recently released second season of Delhi Crime and the second season of Asur gearing up for release later this year. Sejal Shah of Bombay Fables joins me for a chat on producing prestige shows, OTT landscape, OTT trends, lessons learned from Serious Men and Decoupled, and much more. Join us!

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Writer-director Abhishek Chaubey joins us for a chat on his films (Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, Sonchiriya) as well as Omkara and Maqbool, films which he co-wrote/assisted on.
 
Abhishek and I chatted about adapting classics, writing good story endings, and prioritizing storytelling voice ahead of cinematic chops. He shared some cool stories around casting Naseeruddin Shah in Ishqiya, shooting the shootout at the train station in Dedh Ishqiya, the decision to nod to Ismat Chughtai's Lihaaf, and working with the Pakistani actor, Salman Shahid (Mushtaq Bhai). Abhishek also talked about learning from Vishal  Bhardwaj, his mentor and friend. Join us!

Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, and Udta Punjab are currently streaming on Netflix.
Sonchiriya is currently streaming on Zee5.

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Writer Sudip Sharma (NH10, Udta Punjab, Paatal Lok, Laal Kaptaan) joins us for a Sonchiriya deep dive.

Sonchiriya is one of my favorite films of last 10 years.  It's also my favorite Sushant Singh Rajput film. I believe his performance, much like the film, remains underrated and under-discovered. This episode is, in part, an attempt to help people discover and appreciate Sonchiriya.

Sudip and I talked about key scenes and moments, conducting script research in Bundelkhand, casting Sushant and Bhumi, working with Sushant, the set pieces, and film influences on Sonchiriya. Sudip also shared how Sonchiriya is his tribute to Shekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen (1994), one of his all-time favorite Hindi films. Join us!

Sonchiriya is currently streaming on Zee5.

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Gupt: The Hidden Truth evokes a wide range of memories for many. The timeless soundtrack by Viju Shah, the smashing reveal, wild dialogue, Rajiv Rai's direction, Ashok Mehta's cinematography, the amusing ensemble of supporting cast and of course, Manisha Koirala, Kajol and Bobby Deol.

As the film turns 25, cricket historian, statistician and author Abhishek Mukherjee joins us, in the capacity of a Bobby Deol fan and Gupt superfan, to look back on Rajiv Rai's bonkers 1997 murder mystery that has become an integral part of 90s pop culture. Join us!

Small correction: Love Hostel (2022) streams on Zee5, not on Netflix, as mentioned on the pod.
 
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A senior film journalist once mentioned that Gauri Khan (SRK's wife) once told her that reel-life Sunil of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa was very similar to real-life SRK.

Hardik Mehta (Trapped, Kaamyaab, Decoupled) joins me to talk about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a film that holds a special place in the hearts of many 90s kids and fans of SRK. Join us as we fanboy over SRK and Kundan Shah's Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa!
 
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Rajamouli's newest movie is more than 3 hours long.  Can't recall the last time I watched a film that long and walked out of the cinemas wishing it was longer.  Loved it.

Film critic Josh Hurtado joins us for a deep dive of RRR as we try to unpack the film's goodness, Rajamouli's arc, and the film's traction outside India. We chatted about our favorite moments from the film, the magnetic charisma of Ram Charan and Tarak, the ridiculous action set pieces, the stunning sound design and how all the VFX/CG wizardry feels nicely wrapped around the film's emotional core.

Josh also shared his take on why he believes that Rajamouli, truly feels like the only candidate for an Indian filmmaker on the verge of an international breakout.


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Sagar Haveli, who co-wrote Paatal Lok, joins us for a deep dive of Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar (2007). 

Sagar and I  tried to unpack how Raghavan excels at building tension and doing it beautifully, while paying homage to classic films and masters of cinema like Hitchcock, Vijay Anand, De Palma and Brij.

We chatted about — the creative transitions, the strong characterization, the on-note casting, Dharmendra, the MacGuffin, the tremendous music by Daniel B George & Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, Govind Namdeo and the supporting cast, and much more.

On this episode, all things Johnny Gaddaar with Sagar Haveli. Join us!


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Rakhee Sandilya co-wrote and directed the engaging 2017 drama Ribbon, starring Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas. She joins us for the next installment in our series of deep dives with screenwriters/filmmakers on their favorite films. Rakhee chose Mira Nair's celebrated 2001 drama Monsoon Wedding.

We tried to unpack why Monsoon Wedding was such a bold and important film, and how it was a triumph of weaving together multiple strands of narrative. Rakhee elaborated on her favorite scenes, Mira Nair's style, the wonderful casting, and the tremendous performances.  We raved about Shefali Shah, Vijay Raaz, Rajat Kapoor,  Tillotama Shome, and the endearing love story of Alice and Dubey.




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A look back at A R Rahman of 90s with popular music blogger and Rahman super-fan, Karthik Srinivasan.

We revisit 16 songs from 90s, curated with the singular goal of showcasing what made Rahman of 90s so unique and special.  The collection includes songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. We've tried to stay clear of Rahman anthems in the interest of maintaining a HIGH 'discovery factor' for most listeners. 

We also chatted about everything from our first impressions of Roja to Rahman's legacy. Karthik helped us unpack Rahman's generational impact, and how back in the 90s, he repeatedly and consistently broke away from every existing film music idiom.

Join us as we relive the magic of 90s Rahman!

Youtube playlist of songs: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXTNf8QAYPO7_FqWbQmh_-0Kffiui2vXf

Karthik's music blog: https://milliblog.com

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This season, a small series of deep dives with directors/screenwriters on personal favorites, where I asked a small group of directors and screenwriters to talk about a favorite film that they have admired over the years. 

First up, writer-director Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of '83) on J. P. Dutta's Ghulami (1985).

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Writer-director Gautham Vasudev Menon joins us on the season's last episode to talk about his writing, straddling the genres of action and romance, his process behind picturizing songs, and RHTDM at 20!

He shared cool stories behind Thalli Pogathey and Aaromale, the prominent use of closeups in his storytelling, what he makes of RHTDM's criticism, why Mani Ratnam thought Minnale was not the right movie for Madhavan at the time, and much more.

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Film historian and writer Gautam Chintamani joins us for a deep dive into Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). 

A film that Sippy is most proud of, by some accounts. A film that's Salim Khan's personal favorite among the films he co-wrote with Javed Akhtar.  A film that pits together two giants of Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. 

Gautam and I tried to unpack why Shakti is one of Dilip Kumar's greatest films and how the legendary actor was able to elevate the performances of his co-actors. We also discussed the craft of Shakti, the women of Shakti and how they are projected as the mature counterparts of their partners, how the film can be seen as an amalgamation of Salim-Javed's films, the film's terrific score by R D Burman, and how Bachchan was neither overshadowed nor overshadowing in the film.


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An hour with screenwriter Ritesh Shah on D-Day (2013),  Pink (2016) and Raid (2018).

We dissected scenes from those films and chatted about writing dialogue, screenwriting tips, Salim-Javed and what makes them special, some of Ritesh's fave screenplays: L. A. Confidential (1997) and October (2018), and much more.
 

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Gulzar's poetically cinematic Ijaazat (1987) is perhaps Hindi cinema's most mature exploration of divorce and live-in relationships. It's also a film whose dialogue is almost as lyrical as its songs.

Featuring a memorable feature-length waltz between two fine actors, Rekha and Naseeruddin Shah, and a terrific soundtrack by Pancham, Ijaazat is a film that truly showcases Gulzar's poetic sensibilities. A film worth celebrating, time and again. 

We are joined by Pavan Jha, a technology consultant, an avid film buff, archivist and film historian, as we celebrate this lovely film.  He shared numerous interesting insights into the film, touching on the film's characters, songs, dialogue and legacy, adding great context along the way.

Listen in!
 


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One of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration.

Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963).

We chatted about the legendary director's craft, his gift for filming songs, his innovative approach to storytelling and his tremendous range as a filmmaker.

We then focussed on the breezy romantic comedy, Tere Ghar Ke Samne and talked about its classic songs, its innovative title sequence, our favorite scenes and the subtle, nuanced moments from the film.

Yes, we also touched on how Vijay Anand's approach with set design used in Dil ka bhanwar, might have influenced the popular American sitcom, The Big Bang Theory.

Karan also spoke on Vijay Anand's legacy and how it coincided with the golden decades of Hindi cinema.

Upperstall blog:  https://upperstall.com

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Chances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films.

Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania.  What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak?

To get a better idea, I spoke with a small group of cinephiles and Bachchan fans who were fortunate enough to have watched the actor's 70s and 80s filmography on the big screen.

I was joined by hardcore Bachchan fans, Sandeep Loyalka, M. Tanveer and Sandeep Padhi to share their memories of watching Bachchan on the big screen in the 70s, 80s and early 90s.

Among the stories and memories they shared: Watching Sholay multiple times, bumping into Ramesh Sippy one fine day, camping overnight outside the theatre for tickets, eagerly awaiting the daily newspaper for updates on the actor's health following his accident on the sets of Coolie (1983), and watching Bachchan's films in a small town in Odisha.

Watching Bachchan on big screen, back in the day!


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Early in his career, Shah Rukh Khan did a series of films where he played the anti-hero. One of those films was Ram Jaane  (1995), a full-bodied remake of the James Cagney classic, Angels with Dirty Faces.

Ram Jaane could've been a career-defining film for SRK but it failed to have a lasting impact. Nevertheless, it's a very peculiar film and if you're a SRK fan, you probably have many memories around the film.

In conversation with Vinay Shukla, who wrote Ram Jaane, on — the parallels between Cagney and SRK, SRK's performance in Ram Jaane, the actor's rather interesting wardrobe for the film,  what the film could've been and why in spite of its flaws, Ram Jaane has its moments.

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Satyajit Ray made an absolutely moving documentary on Rabindranath Tagore.

He also made documentaries on —  the blind artist, Binode Behari Mukherjee; Bharatanatyam dancer, Balasaraswati; Sikkim; and Sukumar Ray.

Ray had also planned documentaries on Nehru and Pandit Ravi Shankar, which never got made.

As we inch closer to Ray's centenary, we take a close look at the filmmaker's equally excellent documentary work. Professor of Film Studies at Aliah University (Kolkata) and documentarian, Subha Das Mollick, joins me to share her insights on Ray's approach to documentaries, critically examine the five documentaries, and to talk about the other two documentaries which Ray wanted to make.

We also tried to juxtapose the realism in his feature films with Ray, the documentarian.


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Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) is packed with quirk.

A delightful crime comedy, pulling off one improbable scene after another, and delivered with the confidence that's rare from a director making his debut film.

In conversation with writer-director Sanjay Khanduri on —

-his early days in films, assisting Kundan Shah and Subhash Ghai; Kundan's Shah's advice

-writing ECKLL and getting a small film made in 2007

-casting Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia

-the film's deliciously ridiculous scenes and sets (Ponnappa's private gambling den)

-anecdotes around making the film and the film's memorable characters (Malvankar, Naidu, Bhujang, Mangeshbhai, Patrick)

-influcences on the film and ECKLL's influence on some of the newer films like Lootcase (2020)

-Sanjay's plans around spinning off a popular character from the film with a web series

...and more!



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Kader Khan was an extraordinary writer and actor.

He was also one of the primary architects of, what I like to call, the Bachchan aura. He was instrumental in the careers of two other big stars as well - Jeetendra and Govinda.

Sukanya Verma, film critic, quiz-maker, and a true blue Hindi film buff,  joins us as we look back on Kader Khan's legacy. 

We talked about Kader Khan's difficult childhood, his course down the path of theatre, his early days in films, and his role in the towering career of Amitabh Bachchan.

We also covered Khan's mastery over language, which was instrumental in being able to write outstanding dialogue for filmmakers with contrasting styles, like Manmohan Desai and Prakash Mehra - makers of some of Bachchan's biggest films.

Sukanya also touched on her favorite Kader Khan performances, Khan's subconscious imprint on the comedy of actors like Pankaj Tripathi, and why she is a big fan of Patal Bhairavi (1985) and Taqdeerwala (1995).

Finally, I shared some cool trivia (sent in by a listener) about a dark film that Kader Khan had planned on writing and directing, with Amitabh Bachchan in the lead.

This month, it will be two years since we lost Kader Khan. 

Join us, as we pay a small tribute, in our own way, to, as Sukanya likes to call him, "my favorite Khan."

Here's Sukanya's (in memoriam) piece from last year: http://www.sukanyaverma.com/2019/01/i-loved-kader-khan-i-spoke-kader-khan/



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Kamlesh Pandey has written upwards of 45 films, including Tezaab, Saudagar, Aatish, Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, and Yalgaar.

Kamlesh Pandey joins us for a chat on screenwriting, stories behind some of his biggest films, and how writing for Hindi cinema has changed over the last 30 years.

We chatted about Tezaab, Aks, Delhi-6, Aatish, his admiration for Walter Hill, working with Feroz Khan, and why our lives are incomplete without stories. 

Also...

Did you know the trial show of Tezaab was a huge disaster, primarily due to its non-linear narrative structure, and the wife of a superstar wanted the film edited to a linear structure?

Did you know that Pandey had originally conceived Delhi-6 along the lines of My Big Fat Greek Wedding - set in Delhi? 

Or how, initially, he was never interested in writing for Feroz Khan?

Or why he believed Sanjay Dutt was better suited to play Nawab in Aatish? 

All those stories and more. Listen in! 



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In conversation with columnist, author and former editor of India Today, Kaveree Bamzai on Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).

Superfan Kaveree and I tried to unpack what makes Kundan Shah's endlessly fascinating comedy — timeless. We talked about our favorite scenes, Kundan Shah's style, the comedic genius of Satish Shah, the film's increasingly relevant satire, its take on corruption and media, and the spoken language dialogue of the film.

We also touched on the influences on the film, from the Marx Brothers to Antonioni to the 1964 Dilip Kumar film, Leader.

Kaveree also made some interesting points about the famous 'Mahabharat scene' and why we, as a country, are much more touchy about the Ramayan than the Mahabharat.

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2 cult comedies, 2 massively entertaining blockbusters, and an iconic TV show...

In conversation with director Pankuj Parashar on — Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), Karamchand (1985), Peechha Karro (1986), Jalwa (1987) and ChaalBaaz (1989).

Pankaj and I chatted about the films he made in the 80s. Films which I am a fan of. Films which have had an influence on Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, and Priyadarshan's comedies.

Along the way, Pankaj shared a truckload of anecdotes around making of those films. Anecdotes you do not want to miss! Anecdotes involving everyone from Naseeruddin Shah to Ram Gopal Varma to Kamal Haasan to Dharmedra to Sridevi to Alyque Padamsee to Ravi Baswani.

We also talked about why Jalwa and ChaalBaaz have aged well. 


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In conversation with independent film critic and author Amitava Nag on one of Satyajit Ray's magnificent films, Arranyer Din Ratri (1970).

We reflect on one of my favorite films by Ray, as it turns 50 this year, discussing — scenes from the film, the craft behind the film, the strong women of the film, Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film's place in Ray's oeuvre, influences on the film and the film's legacy.

Guest Amitava Nag has authored Satyajit Ray's Heroes and Heroines, decoding Ray's unique ability in extracting superlative performances from his actors.

Amitava has also hosted a wonderful series of video lectures on Ray's cinema on Youtube, titled: Ray@100 Video Lectures by Amitava Nag.


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**My first podcast episode in Marathi**

In conversation with director Sameer Vidwans on — Double Seat (2015) and YZ (2016), present day Marathi cinema, takeaways from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, his creative partnership with writer Kshitij Patwardan, and more.

We chatted about the common thread between Double Seat and YZ, some of my favorite scenes from those two films, and the writing of the films.

We also touched on the problems facing Marathi cinema today - dwindling footfalls, why a large section of the Marathi youth struggles to connect with the Marathi cinema on offer, and why it is important for Marathi cinema to go beyond nostalgia. 

Sameer also shared the lessons learned from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, in his early days. 

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In conversation with Baradwaj Rangan on Mani Ratnam's modern classic, Nayakan (1987).

We chat about the landmark film's craft, including Kamal Haasan's departure from star signature for the role of Velu, DoP P. C. Sreeram's groundbreaking work, Raaja's legendary score — and Mani Ratnam, the formalist filmmaker. 

Rangan shared his experience of watching Nayakan in the theaters at the time of its release, and we discussed the film's legacy, the film's influence on several popular films, as well as influences on Nayakan.

I also asked Rangan if we will ever get to watch an out-and-out action movie by Mani Ratnam.

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In conversation with Navdeep Singh on Manorama Six Feet Under, NH10, and Laal Kaptaan                  

Navdeep shared interesting stories and anecdotes about the making and casting of Manorama. We discussed the hat tips to Chinatown (1974), David Lynch, Antonioni and Brazil (1985). And yes, we did talk about the cab with pink curtains!

Did you know that before Abhay Deol got attached to the project, Navdeep wanted to make the movie with Irrfan? 

We also talked about filming the violence in NH10, using violence as a storytelling tool, and casting Deepti Naval as Ammaji.

Also, I asked him about making Laal Kaptaan as a Western, the visual palette of the film, the beautiful low-angle shots (inspired by Sergio Leone), and how hard it was to sell the film as a Western to the producers. 

Finally, Navdeep had some interesting advice for young filmmakers.

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In conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh Khan

We chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times.

Nikhil also spoke on genre filmmaking in India and today's Marathi cinema.

Finally, two fellow SRK fans got down to chatting about the kind of films we would love to see King Khan explore, the kind of film Nikhil would love to do with SRK, and... I shared my pitch for an action film, designed, keeping SRK in mind:) 

**Spoiler alert for part of the conversation on Pune 52's ending**

Start: 28:10

End: 32:40 


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In conversation with writer/director Ritesh Batra on themes and some of my favorite scenes from his films. 

We chatted about The Lunchbox, Our Souls at Night and Photograph. 

Ritesh also shared thoughts on writing, his process on the sets and why he likes Louis Malle's cinema. 


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In conversation with Jai Arjun Singh on Gol Maal, recurrent themes in Hrishida's films, Utpal Dutt, Amol Palekar and more.

Jai has authored a lovely book on Hrishida's films, titled The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. 

Jai and I chatted about the film's classic lines, the muted socio-political commentary, Hrishida's style of writing films in an 'adda' setting, Utpal's Dutt's theatre background, Pancham's timeless soundtrack, and Gol Maal trivia.

We also touched on few other comedies. Join us!

(Shout out to @FarziLogic for pointing out the bit on Professor Rele)


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An episode dedicated to the memory of a generational, champion athlete. 

Kobe Bryant touched so many of my generation with his game and his pursuit of excellence that following his untimely passing, I decided to do an episode in his memory. 

NBA commentator Akshay Manwani was kind enough to join me on the episode to chat on  Kobe's legacy, lasting on-court memories, the Mamba mentality and more. We also talked about how Kobe stacks up against other great Lakers, other great shooting guards, and other giants of his generation. 

An one-off episode; a small tribute to Kobe, in my own little way. 

Thank you Kobe, and thank you for the memories. Godspeed. 

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In conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. 

We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix series, Serious Men.

I also asked him if Manu Joseph and he shared similar worldviews and how he's managed to remain a balanced voice on Twitter in what seems like a never ceasing season of polarization. 

Although we spoke over Skype and it was our first interaction, it did feel like a nice conversation around a film which you would have with a friend over some scotch:) 


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In conversation with writer-director Manish Gupta on 

• Sarkar (2005) - researching the Thackeray family, referencing The Godfather, being mentored by Ram Gopal Varma 
• The Stoneman Murders - recreating the Mumbai of early 80s
• Rahasya - writing true crime movies 
• Section 375 - responsibilities of a filmmaker when making a film around a sensitive topic 
• advice for screenwriters in India 

and more! 

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In conversation with Tigmanshu Dhulia on - Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, his craft, his approach to acting, his creative takeaways from working with Shekhar Kapur and Mani Ratnam, the towering talent of Irrfan, his admiration for K. Asif, and much more

Tigmanshu also spoke of wanting to make a film on the legendary K. Asif, some day - with Irrfan!


Links to some of Tigmanshu's film recommendations: 

Film Hi Film (1983) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb35P3eafGQ

Musafir (1957)

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In conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. 

Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-house team which shares a maker's mindset.

Ajit also spoke about exciting new films which the Studio's been working on, including the one, centered around the Indian women's cricket team!


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In conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content.

Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! 

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In conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. 

The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. 

In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. 


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In conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram.

We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes.

That and much more on this episode...


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In conversation with Mayank Shekhar on the craft of the interview, print v. video, the changing landscape of the business of covering films, the state of film criticism, and the tricky song-and-dance with the celeb PR-machinery.

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In conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire.

We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars.

Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged.

An episode, entirely devoted to the ever enigmatic Devyani Chaubal.


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My chat with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur about film preservation and film restoration.

We chatted about preservation and how restoration also entails keeping the filmmaker’s original intent intact. 

We also spoke about Muzaffar Ali’s Zoonie; the recent restoration of Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A space Odyssey; the first Bengali silent film, Bilwamangal; and Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old. 

Dungarpur also touched on his unfinished film, Ittefaq. For which he had assembled an enviable crew, comprising  Rahman, Gulzar, Sriram Raghavan, Karan Bali and Sharmishta Roy. 

And.. of course, I asked him about the wonderful documentary, Celluloid Man.

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Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. 

Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. 

Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck to Avid; the personally cathartic experience of writing ALIGARH; Indian queer cinema; and struggles of gay men in India.

Asrani was articulate and insightful with his responses, and bared his soul on several issues he holds close to his heart. I greatly appreciated that. I think you’ll too. 

Part 2 of my conversation with Apurva Asrani.

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Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. 

Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. 

Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck to Avid; the personally cathartic experience of writing ALIGARH; Indian queer cinema; and struggles of gay men in India.

Asrani was articulate and insightful with his responses, and bared his soul on several issues he holds close to his heart. I greatly appreciated that. I think you’ll too. 

Part 1 of my conversation with Apurva Asrani. 


Corrections: In my intro, I mentioned Apurva wrote Waiting (2015), which is incorrect. Waiting was written by Atika Chohan, Anu Menon and James Ruzicka. Also, Shahid (2013) was co-written by Sameer Gautam Singh. My apologies to all four writers. Sorry about this.  

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On this episode, I spoke with Yasser Usman about writing honest biographies, the debate about authorized versus non-authorized biographies, and why there's a dearth of good writing on Hindi film personalities. 

We also chatted about Rekha, Bachchan and... Rekha & Bachchan. He had a very interesting take on the present day equation between the two. We also briefly talked about the ever enigmatic, Devyani Chaubal. 

That and much more on Episode 3. 

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Part 2 of our wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder.

Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more.

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A wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder. 

Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more. 


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