Break Ke Baad

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 17: Darr Ke Aage Bollywood Hai In this episode of Break Ke Baad, we're tracing the evolution of Hindi horror—why it was dismissed for decades, how horror comedies became the genre's biggest success story, and whether Bollywood has finally figured out how to scare audiences without relying on creaky doors and questionable CGI. We also dive into our favour...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 16: Original Kaun Tha? In this episode of Break Ke Baad, we dive into some of Bollywood's most iconic remakes and adaptations. We unpack what these films borrowed, what they changed, and why they've managed to outlive the "remake" label altogether. Expect trivia, hot takes, deep dives, and a healthy amount of disagreement as we explore the fine...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 15: Picture Abhi Baaki Hai Mere Dost This week on Break Ke Baad, we dive into the chaotic world of Bollywood sequels and franchises — from iconic continuations, funny franchises, to confusing “universes” that are just vibes. We break down what works, what doesn’t, and why Bollywood still struggles to build cohesive franchises. Expect hot takes on Dhurandhar, the...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 14: Rahman Revisited: The Soundtrack of Our Lives! In this episode of Break Ke Baad , we deep-dive into the genius of A.R. Rahman — the man who didn’t just compose music, but redefined the sound of Bollywood. From the revolutionary energy of Rang De Basanti to the emotional intensity of Rockstar , the intimacy of Saathiya , and the quiet patriotism of Swades , w...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 13: The Baddies of Bollywood From Gabbar’s lawless terror to Mogambo’s theatrical evil… from anti-love patriarchs to emotionally manipulative MILs — Bollywood villains have never been one-note. In this episode of Break Ke Baad , we go beyond ranking “bad guys” and unpack the many shades of villainy in Hindi cinema. We’re talking crime lords, obsessive lovers, to...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 12: 2025 Bollywood Recap: Trying, Failing, Occasionally Succeeding 2025 was the year Bollywood finally ran out of excuses. In this episode of Break Ke Baad , we look back at a year that made one thing painfully clear: the Hindi film industry no longer knows who it’s making movies for — or why. From quietly devastating indie gems to confused big-ticket sequels an...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 11: Aye Bachchu, Kya Re? From schoolyard mischief 🎒 and unlikely friendships to talking animals, superhero experiments 🦸🏻, and films that were far more emotional than we expected — Bollywood children’s movies shaped our earliest movie memories more than we realize. In this episode of Break Ke Baad , we rewind to the children’s films we grew up on — the good,...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 10: King Khan: Our Top 10 SRK Movies (and Why We’ll Never Get Over Him) From DDLJ 🪕 to Jawan🪖, from Rahul 🏀 to Kabir Khan 🏑 — we’re counting down Shah Rukh Khan’s top 10 films of all time. In this episode, we dive deep into what makes each one iconic — the dialogues we still quote, the characters that defined eras, and the performances that made King Khan 👑...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 9: Birthday Special - Maya's Ultimate Bollywood Favourites! 🎉 It’s a Break Ke Baad birthday special! This episode is all about celebrating our very own Maya — her favorite Bollywood movies, songs, actors, and guilty pleasures. From iconic on-screen couples to the songs she can’t stop humming, we put Maya in the hot seat with fun rapid-fire questions and a w...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 8: Bollywood Romance: DOA? Are Bollywood love stories still magical, or has romance taken a backseat to situationships and heartbreak? In this episode of Break Ke Baad , we explore the evolution of Bollywood romance — from iconic classics like DDLJ and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam , to Imran Khan's chocolate boy era, to modern takes in Saiyaara and Kabir Singh . We ta...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 7: No Cap 🧢: The Himesh Reshammiya Episode Before there was autotune, there was Himesh Reshammiya. In this episode, we track the wild, wonderful arc of Himesh’s career — from composing for Tere Naam , to crooning in Aashiq Banaya Aapne , starring in Aap Kaa Surroor , and reinventing himself through meme culture and massy bangers. Fresh from his concert, we talk...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 6: Papa Kehte Hai - Bollywood’s Best (and Worst) Dads From sanskaari papas and melodramatic monologues to stone-cold disciplinarians and soft-boy dads who made us cry - this episode of Break Ke Baad is dedicated to the fathers of Bollywood. We unpack iconic dad roles across eras: the patriarchs who ran their households like corporations, the emotionally constipa...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 5: "Mere Pass Maa Hai" - Bollywood Moms Through the Ages! From teary-eyed sacrifices to savagely side-eying sanskaar, Bollywood moms have done it all - and then some. In this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving portrayal of mothers in Hindi cinema. From the tragic, all-sacrificing ma of the golden era, the wholesome mummies of the 90s, to the...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 4: Birthday Special - Arpitha's Ultimate Bollywood Favourites! It’s Arpu's birthday, and we’re celebrating the only way we know how - by putting her on the filmi hot seat! From her all-time favourite movie to the actor she’d invite to her party, Mayu grills Arpu with rapid-fire Bollywood questions. Expect drama, nostalgia, unpopular opinions, and lots of...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 3: Celebrating Women in Bollywood In honour of International Women's Day, Maya and Arpitha are celebrating the powerhouse performances of Bollywood's leading ladies. From career-defining roles to groundbreaking portrayals that broke stereotypes, we're diving into the most iconic performances that left a lasting impact. Join us as we unpack the storie...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙 Episode 2: Bollywood’s Best On-Screen Jodis – Our Ultimate Countdown! 💖 It’s the month of love, and what better way to celebrate than by counting down our favorite Bollywood on-screen couples? From sizzling chemistry that set the screen on fire to jodis that made us believe in soulmates (and a few that had zero business being together), your hosts Maya and Arpitha are...

Welcome to Break Ke Baad! 🎙️ Episode 1: 2024 Bollywood Recap: Hits, Misses & WTF Moments! 🎬 Bollywood in 2024 gave us very few bangers and many… well, disasters we wish we could unsee. In this first episode of Break Ke Baad, your hosts Maya and Arpitha take you through the highs and lows of the year - movies that made us cry, ones that crashed harder than a bad first date, and the unexpected gems...