Filmi Ladies

It's Bebo's world and we're just living in it! Whether you love or hate Poo, Geet, Dr Preet Sahni, Chameli, or Dolly, you can't ignore the most successful woman in the Kapoor khandaan. Unlike her older sister Karisma, there is no question Kareena is a bonafide superstar. Movies we discuss in detail: Khushi, Chameli, Omkara, Jab We Met, Tashan, and Milenge Milenge. If your favorite...

In today's episode we discuss Pitu's experience of nerding out at NAFA - the first Marathi Film Festival in the US. Topics discussed: • the films of directors Dr Jabbar Patel, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Pilgaonkar • learnings from masterclasses with actresses like Nivedita Saraf and Mrinal Kulkarni • nerding out among fellow film nerds • Beth's experiences at IIFA and the Chicago Sout...

Oh Lolo. Neither Pitu nor Beth really know how to place Karisma: is she a 90s queen or merely a princess? What is her legacy? Is she a worthy inheritor of the family name? And can you explain her stardom without it? Films discussed: Zubeida, Saajan Chale Sasural, and Hero No. 1. What are your standout Karisma performances? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5...

Filmi Ladies celebrates its 100th episode! Hurray! We discuss films with 100 in the title: Sau Saal Baad (1989) and 100 Days (1991). Both films are horror, although one is more B-grade, for lack of a better term, and the other has A-list stars and a killer (heh) soundtrack. Both movies have jumpscares, premonitions, and creepiness. We also discuss other horror fare as well as films with numbers in...

We continue with our Kapoor family series and discuss Rishi, the most famous and successful Kapoor of his generation, and his onscreen and offscreen hit jodi with Beth's favorite Neetu Singh. Points discussed: • Rishi's sequin jumpsuits in Karz • his Qawwali king status • his disappointed sadface in many movies, • his sweater wardrobe • his moppety effervescent energy and cuteness with Nee...

Perhaps nowhere in the history of Hindi cinema do two siblings have more divergent debuts, more unusual filmographies, or more unpredictable trajectories. We look at Akshaye in Himalay Putra (1997) and Rahul in 1947 Earth (1999) and then discuss their careers, including celebrity presence and lack thereof. If you haven't seen Himalay Putra, do watch the 90s-riffic I Am a Bachelor https://www.y...

A whole episode devoted to one of Pitu's favorites! 🎺 We discuss the star-worthy performance by SRK and this point in his star trajectory, the lovable parents, the role of nostalgia, and the nothingness of some of the other people who shall remain nameless until you get to that part of the episode. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Ap...

Continuing our Kapoor series, we discuss Shashi Kapoor's family in this episode: wife and actress Jennifer Kendal and their children Karan, Kunal, and Sanjana. If you know anything about them at all, it's probably that they all launched in films and never went anywhere as actors, but we watched a film starring each of them to flesh out that story. Jennifer, of course, was an accomplished s...

Did you know there's no ketchup emoji?!? Beth didn't until she went looking for it to put in this episode title, but a can of soup will do nicely, given that we discuss Killer Soup (2024) - and a big mix of other things we've been watching lately, including Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), and Trimurti (1995). Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...

In today's episode of Filmi Ladies, we continue discussing the Kapoor family. We've previously done episodes on Prithviraj Kapoor and his three sons - Raj, Shammi and Shashi. We now move on to the next generation - Raj's sons Randhir and Rajiv, plus we also discuss Babita Shivdasani, an actor and star in her own right before she became Randhir's wife and a Kapoor bahu. [Note: Pitu&...

It's Beth ka Happy Budday! And to celebrate Gemini season, aka the sign of the twins, we decided to do a twin0centric episode (because really, what in the Manmohan Desai could be more Beth?) We discuss Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968), Sharmeelee (1971), Ghazab (1982), Jeans (1998), and Duplicate (1998). We also discuss the difference between actual twins vs doppelgangers. Tell us your favorite twin...

This is our longest episode yet, and it had to be in order to give this often underappreciated Kapoor the respect he deserves. Masala, parallel, and international films: he did them all, and he did them all very well. We also discuss the very important question of what ice cream flavor each of the first four Kapoors would be. Films in focus this episode: The Householder, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Aa Ga...

What do we say about Shabana Azmi that hasn't been said before? Whether the movie is good, bad or ridiculous, she is always great! We watched a whopping 7 films for this episode, some parallel, some masala and she was fab in every single one. Beth watched Ankur, Lorie, Lahu Ke Do Rang, and Khoon Ki Pukaar. Pitu watched Arth, Mandi, and Swami. We discuss her nuanced acting, her emotional scenes...

We discuss the second son of Prithviraj Kapoor - Shammi, a giant superstar who brought flamboyance, giddy delight and uninhibited, joyous dancing to Hindi cinema. His career can be divided into two phases - his "hero" phase and his supporting actor phase where he played dad/cop/uncle or extremely skilled plastic surgeon. We discuss Mem Sahib (1956), Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957), Brahmachari...

We discuss Kiran Rao's second directorial venture "Laapataa Ladies", a film about two newlywed brides who are lost. We enjoyed this sweet, witty and heartwarming tale a lot, and couldn't stop raving about the story, direction and performances. Did you watch Laapataa Ladies? What did you think? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0T...

When you're talking about Indian movies, he's a cine qua non [note from editor: stop it]: Raj Kapoor (1924–1988). We look at Shree 420, Chori Chori, and Aah, with detours into Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog, and, yes, Ram Tere Ganga Maili. • We love how his films always have ideas and messages, especially the socialist ones! • Why does Nargis's departure from his life seem to...

On today's episode we discuss the Filmi Jodi of Amar Singh Chamkila and his singing partner and wife Amarjot. This Netflix biopic is a meeting of three genius minds: director Imtiaz Ali, music composer A R Rahman and actor/singer Diljit Dosanjh. Tell us: • Do you like biopics in general? • What did you think of Chamkila? • Were you familiar with Chamkila before watching the movie? • How do you...

Today we're launching a new series on the first family of Hindi cinema: THE KAPOORS! Founding great-granddaddy Prithviraj (1906–1972) has an incredibly filmi beginning: once plucked from a line of extras by a heroine for his sizzling looks, he never looked back. He bridged the transition from silent films to talkies, became a superstar, managed an entire second career as the head of a travelin...

There's so much to love about 'Crew'! Bossladies, heist, hijinks, glamor, humor, Ila Arun remixes and so, so much gold! Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly o...

Today's episode celebrates the greatest of Indian superstars: the brilliant Sridevi! In a career spanning 50 years, she did 300 movies in 5 languages. Truly an icon for the ages! Our dear friend Amrita from Khandaan podcast joined us to talk about this effervescent and electric actress, a Filmi Ladies favorite! We focus on three of her Hindi hits: Amrita picked Chandni (1989), Pitu picked Mr I...

We discuss the new murder mystery on Netflix - Murder Mubarak, and end up discussing nepo babies, why it's dangerous to go to the gym, Sara Ali Khan's haircut, which drunk socialite we'd get lunch with, and the tea that club managers have on everyone. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

It's high time we took a closer look at podcast favorite Kabir Bedi, who never quite had the career in India that we think he should have. He did, however, have QUITE the career internationally, doing a fascinating range of projects in Europe and the US. Pitu read his autobiography and has many fascinating details to report, we both watched some of his 1970s Hindi work plus his huge Italian hi...

Re-united family! India Pakistan! Chiffon sarees! Riverdale vibes! Zayed Khan's crunchy wig! Shahrukh in vardi! Kabir Bedi's baritone! Sunil Shetty's ice blue contacts! Fantastic music! What does this movie not have? 👏🏾 We discuss Farah Khan's very memorable directorial debut as it turns 20 years old. The Filmi Ladies are also very grateful to this film for giving us our favorite...

No fancy theme here: we're just catching up on what we've watched lately. Films under discussion: • 12th Fail 2023 • Dono 2023 • Pushpa 2021 • Kedarnath 2018 • Naach 2004 • Kaun? Kaisey? 1983 Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram an...

It's 2024 and if women aren't angry or wrathful they're just not paying attention. The women in our chosen films (some human, one superhuman) are definitely paying attention, and are rampaging against the men who have wronged them. Tell us - • How do you feel about Mirch Masala? Would be able to withstand The Wrath of Smita? • Is this Naseer's finest antagonist role? • How do you f...