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In the second episode, Kolkata-based filmmaker Sayantan Bose speaks his heart out on indie filmmaking and the struggles of telling stories the way one intends to. 

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Aditya Shrikrishna trade thoughts about Pa Ranjith's SARPATTA PARAMBARAI. 

In our new podcast series INDIE PARISHAD, host Sashi will speak to independent filmmakers across the country. The first guest is Delhi-based poet-filmmaker, Samya Mukt Kavita . They discuss all things cinema, and love for the indie route in the wake of "aatmanirbharta".

Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss with fellow film critic Uday Bhatia the upcoming release of his first book: the journey, the balance, the Satya legacy and the quirks of long-form writing. 

Our 13th episode of "Movies Are Us" features history graduate and writer Jayasmita Dutta Roy, who discusses the movies Eyes Wide Shut, Mulholland Drive and The Sacrifice. She also speaks about her love for analysing and reviewing cinema.

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Tanul Thakur have a *spoiler-filled* discussion about Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's boxing movie TOOFAAN, what it gets wrong and why the writing feels dated.

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the new Netflix thriller, Haseen Dillruba, its criticism and its now-controversial legacy. 

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss at length their differing views on – and the problems with – Netflix's latest anthology RAY. 

Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur and Uday Bhatia discuss Amit Masurkar's SHERNI, inevitable comparisons with NEWTON, its "documentary-like" strengths and flaws. 

Palestinian Indophile and "Bollywood Over Hollywood" creator Rashad speaks about FRIENDS and a little-known Fox sitcom that premiered a year before the airing of the famous all-white phenomenon. 

In the 12th episode of Movies Are Us , Aerospace Engineering student Roopkatha Das speaks about how the movies "A Separation" and "Into The Wild" influenced her life and decision-making process.

On the eve of SHERNI, film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the exceptional legacy of actress Vidya Balan. 

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur go long on THE FAMILY MAN Season 2, its merits, controversies, criticisms and the need for nuanced film appreciation. 

On the eve of "The Family Man 2," film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the multifaceted acting career of the great Manoj Bajpayee. 

In our latest IIF interview, host Sashi discusses the Netflix documentary series "Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream" with its creator and co-director, Prashant Raj. 

Sober film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Thomas Vinterberg's Oscar-winning ode to drinking, ANOTHER ROUND .  

In the second episode of The Ray Podcast , host Sashi discusses with his Kolkata based friends Debosmita Sarkar and Nabanita Kundu the much-loved Hirak Rajar Deshe (1980) and its many layers of relevance in today’s times.

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Ivan Ayr's terrific second film, MILESTONE (Meel Patthar), which is now streaming on Netflix. 

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss their love for THE DISCIPLE , Chaitanya Tamhane's second film, now streaming on Netflix. 

To mark 100 years of Satyajit Ray , we kick-start our new podcast series with a discussion on NAYAK (1966) . The first episode features host Sashi Mukherjee along with Mohit Chomal, Saundarya Jain, Sudhanshu Shekhar and Vishwapriya Iyer. 

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the four short films of the new Netflix anthology, AJEEB DAASTAANS. 

The 11th episode of "Movies Are Us" features Syed Habeeb Tehseen , a Masters student in German Literature Studies at JNU. Habeeb talks about how the classics Pickpocket, Wild Strawberries and Magnolia resonate with his life. 

Shivani Dixit , a Delhi-based entertainment journalist, talks about how the films Pyaasa, Manchester By The Sea and The Pursuit Of Happyness impacted her life. She also discusses her profession & the changing landscape of Indian content-making.

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the Sanya Malhotra starrer, Pagglait. 

Sashi talks to Nabanita Kundu , a visual merchandiser for Godrej in Guwahati, about how the Ray films Teen Kanya, Hirak Rajar Deshe and Ghare Baire impacted her life. Nabanita also speaks of painting as her catharsis.