Best Aditya Nambiar Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 65: Sharaabi (1984) - with Alok, Dipta and Shiva 1:40:37

28d ago1:40:37

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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-ey…

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Episode 64: Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Kavaludaari - with Hemanth M Rao 1:21:50

2M ago1:21:50

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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! If you e…

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Episode 63: Kohrra, Halahal - with Randeep Jha 1:25:44

3M ago1:25:44

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/25778…

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Episode 62: Box Office Roundup - with Akkshay Rathie 1:11:00

4M ago1:11:00

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 banne…

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Episode 61: Raakh (1989) - with Aditya Bhattacharya 1:48:40

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 60: Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (2003) - with Shashanka Ghosh 1:05:15

7M ago1:05:15

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 ab…

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Episode 59: Thoovanathumbikal (1987) - with Bejoy Nambiar 1:05:27

8M ago1:05:27

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 backgroun…

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Episode 58: Hansal Mehta 1:53:41

10M ago1:53:41

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 attempte…

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Episode 57: Rangeela (1995) - with Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul 1:14:34

11M ago1:14:34

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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, Rah…

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Episode 56: Ram Gopal Varma 1:46:47

12M ago1:46:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 55: Vikram Bhatt 1:03:31

1y ago1:03:31

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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,…

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Episode 54: Zanjeer (1973) - with Diptakirti Chaudhuri 1:05:11

1y ago1:05:11

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 53: Jubilee - with Atul Sabharwal and Vikramaditya Motwane 52:51

1y ago52:51

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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/show…

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Episode 52: Tashan (2008) - with Vijay Krishna Acharya 1:25:47

1y ago1:25:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 51: Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha (2005) - with Kanika Katyal 1:40:06

1+ y ago1:40:06

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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! Now, y…

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Episode 50: Agneepath (1990) - with Amborish Roychoudhury 1:26:14

1+ y ago1:26:14

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 a…

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Episode 49: Favorite films of 2022 1:50:36

1+ y ago1:50:36

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 Raj…

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Episode 48: Sholay (1975) - with Sanjay Gadhvi 1:24:08

1+ y ago1:24:08

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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! Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinema…

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Episode 47: Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) - with Upendra Sidhaye 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 fil…

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Episode 46: Sejal Shah (Bombay Fables) 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 se…

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Episode 45: Abhishek Chaubey 1:11:31

2y ago1:11:31

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 s…

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Episode 44: Sonchiriya (2019) - with Sudip Sharma 1:02:05

2y ago1:02:05

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 an…

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Episode 43: Gupt (1997) - with Abhishek Mukherjee 55:43

2y ago55:43

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 Bob…

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Episode 42: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) - with Hardik Mehta 1:20:43

2y ago1:20:43

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 41: RRR (2022) - with Josh Hurtado 49:58

2y ago49:58

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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'…

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Episode 40: Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - with Sagar Haveli (Paatal Lok) 1:06:28

2y ago1:06:28

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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, …

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Episode 39: Monsoon Wedding (2001) - with Rakhee Sandilya 1:10:27

2+ y ago1:10:27

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 dram…

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Episode 38: A R Rahman of 90s - with Karthik Srinivasan 1:41:47

2+ y ago1:41:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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Episode 37: Ghulami (1985) - with Atul Sabharwal 1:06:03

2+ y ago1:06:03

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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, Auran…

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Episode 36: Gautham Vasudev Menon 53:38

2+ y ago53:38

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 35: Shakti (1982) - with Gautam Chintamani 1:17:44

2+ y ago1:17:44

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 t…

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Episode 34: Ritesh Shah (D-Day, Pink and Raid) 1:02:48

3y ago1:02:48

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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Episode 33: Gulzar's Ijaazat (1987) - with Pavan Jha 1:05:15

3y ago1:05:15

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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Episode 32: Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali 54:07

3y ago54:07

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 Ana…

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Episode 31: Watching Bachchan on big screen in the 70s and 80s 1:05:53

3y ago1:05:53

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 witness…

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Episode 30: Ram Jaane (1995) - with Vinay Shukla 49:21

3y ago49:21

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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Episode 29: Satyajit Ray's documentaries - with Subha Das Mollick 1:07:33

3+ y ago1:07:33

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 Shank…

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Episode 28: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) - with Sanjay Khanduri 56:07

3+ y ago56:07

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 e…

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Episode 27: Remembering Kader Khan - with Sukanya Verma 51:16

3+ y ago51:16

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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Episode 26: Kamlesh Pandey (Tezaab, Aatish, Aks, Delhi 6) 1:04:32

3+ y ago1:04:32

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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S3 Episode 1: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) - with Kaveree Bamzai 57:33

3+ y ago57:33

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 sty…

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S2 Episode 12: Pankuj Parashar 1:09:00

4y ago1:09:00

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 i…

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S2 Episode 11: Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at 50 - with Amitava Nag 1:09:23

4y ago1:09:23

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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S2 Episode 10: YZ, Double Seat - with Sameer Vidwans (in Marathi) 51:47

4y ago51:47

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! **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 abou…

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S2 Episode 9: Nayakan (1987) - with Baradwaj Rangan 1:06:06

4y ago1:06:06

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 Ma…

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S2 Episode 8: Manorama Six Feet Under - with Navdeep Singh 56:59

4y ago56:59

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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…

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S2 Episode 7: Pune 52 (2013) - with Nikhil Mahajan 52:30

4y ago52:30

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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S2 Episode 6: Ritesh Batra 41:57

4y ago41:57

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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. F…

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S2 Episode 5: Gol Maal, Hrishida and more - with Jai Arjun Singh 1:02:05

4+ y ago1:02:05

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 …

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S2 Episode 4: Remembering Kobe Bryant - with Akshay Manwani 1:01:35

4+ y ago1:01:35

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Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 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 ki…

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