Bolly Behens

The Bolly Behens are back — and this time, we brought a bhai. In our very first guest episode, we're joined by the absolutely fabulous Anish Gawande — writer, Rhodes Scholar, national spokesperson for NCP (Sharad Pawar), founder of Pinklist India (the country's first archive tracking political support for queer rights), and full-time troublemaker. Join us as we dive headfirst into the evol...

This week, the Bolly Behens have a very conflicting confession: we kind of love item numbers. Join us as we dive headfirst into Bollywood's most dazzling and debated tradition. We're talking history with Helen, choreography with Saroj Khan, and our favourites from "Chaiyya Chaiyya" to "Sheila Ki Jawani." Can we celebrate the dance while cancelling the male gaze? Plus, w...

We're back, and this time, we're on a rant.  Why does Bollywood get cultural representation so wrong? Triggered by Janhvi Kapoor's latest accent-gate, your Bolly Behens are diving deep into the industry's messy history of stereotyping. From the lazy "Madrasi" caricature to the affectionate KJo tropes, we're breaking down the good, the bad, and the outright offensive....

In this premier episode releasing on August 15th, your favourite neighbourhood Bolly Behens Khushi and Sowmya are spilling chai on their favourite patriotic movies. From chest-thumping jingoism to quiet love for one's homeland, we're ranking, debating, and probably cancelling a few beloved classics. Tune in for lots more! Hosted by Khushi Singh Rathore & Sowmya Karun Produced by Sowmya...

A fun, irreverent take on all things Bollywood and Indian pop culture by two millennial women who still think SRK, for all his faults, is IT.  In every episode, the Bolly Behens will give their take on what’s hot in Bollywood and also what’s not- while also examining Indian pop culture from different lenses: from feminism to nationalism, or from nepotism to casteism. It’s not all serious, though-...