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Hindi film fans have had their fixation with reincarnation themed dramas. And as hosts we are no exceptions, This week's film is one of our favorite films from this genre and the decade of 90's - Rakesh Roshan's fantasy thriller Karan Arjun. Upon revisiting the film, we found the experience to be extremely enjoyable and all the characters - both primary and supporting retain their charm. It's a po...

In the last episode of the year we discuss J.P. Dutta's 1985 release, Ghulami. This was Dutta's directorial debut and remains one of his best works. The film tackles timeless issues of feudal lordship and caste system using Rajasthan as a backdrop. The film has an all star ensemble cast comprising of Dharmendra, Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah, Mithun Chakraborty, Reena Roy and Kulbhushan Kharbanda....

This episode is dedicated to one of our all time favorite performers - Dharmendra. We have chosen Chupke Chupke as the film of choice to pay our tribute to the late actor who recently passed away. Chupke Chupke is one of many excellent films directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee which can be described as part of his slice of life films. The film is considered an all time classic and will appear in most...

In the latest episode of the podcast we talk about Basu Chatterjee’s 1986 legal drama Ek Ruka Hua Faisla. The film is a remake of Sydney Lumet’s 1957 classic 12 Angry Men. The remake is a compelling courtroom drama which captures the essence of the original American classic with all its nuances. The film is an extremely thought provoking commentary on human behaviors like herd mentality and cognit...

Subhash Ghai's 1985 court room drama Meri Jung is our film of choice for this episode. The film stars Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Sheshadhri, Nutan, Amrish Puri and Javed Jaffrey in pivotal roles. It was Ghai's maiden collaboration with leading man Kapoor - they would go on to make five other films in the next two decades. Puri's G.D Thakral is easily one of the best performances from a hind film villa...

In this episode of the podcast we talk about Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay. It was a throughly enjoyable experience conversing about this film as it is an extremely special film for us and it keeps aging brilliantly even fifty years after it's release. It is also a film which has given Hindi film fans some of the most unforgettable characters and dialogues. Amjad Khan's avatar of Gabbar Singh...

In the latest episode we talk about Shekhar Kapoor's 1983 classic Masoom. This was his debut film and he has delivered a timeless masterpiece. The central figures in the film are Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and a young Jugal Hansraj. Masoom evokes the same emotion and introspection on every rewatch. Both Saahil and Saqib feel it is only natural to discuss this film with some deserved tight scru...

We have started creating episodes again! Our first episode after this hiatus focusses on one of our favorite larger than life filmi characters - Vijay Deenanath Chauhan! Mukul Anand's 1990 crime revenge saga - Agneepath, marked the return of Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay and this character takes us down the memory lane of similar characters from his glorious past. Saahil is convinced that this charact...

The podcast is back after a five month hiatus. We break the silence with Shyam Benegal's 1981 masterpiece Kalyug. Kalyug is a loose adaptation of ancient Indian epic Mahabharat. Film was seen as a bit ahead of its times in 1981 the year of its release as it brought together a film maker like Bengal who is seen as pioneer of parallel Hindi cinema and modern day film stars like Shashi Kapoor, Rekha...

In the new episode of the podcast we look back at RK films 1956 classic Jagte Raho - starring Raj Kapoor, Moti Lal, Iftikhar and Pradeep Kumar. in prominent roles. It is a film which we both(Saahil and Saqib) feel deserves to be in all lists that cover great hindi films. By some definition it is also film noir and by most definitions it is a social commentary of a very young nation. The story tell...

In the 11th episode of the podcast we discuss one of our absolute favorite films - Omkara. Joining us to do the honors is good friend Professor Kandarp Mehta. Mehta has studied motion pictures as part of his schooling and brings in a qualified take on films as well as literature. This episode is a bit longer but for good reason - as all three of us had a lot to say about Bharadwaj's homage to Shak...

In the 10th episode of the podcast we look back at one of the ground breaking performances of Shah Rukh Khan's illustrious career - Darr. The film also starred Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla and Anupam Kher in important roles. Saahil and Saqib are both very fond of Darr and discuss many aspects of the film in this episode - including its timelessness. This film also provokes a more open dialogue on wheth...

In the latest episode of the podcast we look back at Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut film - Luck by Chance. This film is a personal favorite for both Saahil and Saqib. We believe this film is a masterclass on hidden tendencies of filmy people - their conflicts, insecurities, life lessons and best practices. We explore our favorite moments, grey characters and most impactful scenes of this great fi...

In the first episode of the new year we have taken a break from the normal format of this podcast as we host filmmaker Robby Grewal. Grewal is an ace ad film maker who has also directed four hindi feature films. Grewal is an established name in the world of ad films where he has received many accolades and notable international awards such as the Cannes. His first hindi language film was the crime...

In the latest episode of the podcast we look back at John Matthew Mathan's 1999 classic - Sarfarosh. This film is one of the most quotable hindi films of the last 25 years in terms of fans reciting the lines spoken by lead actor Aamir Khan and other cast members. Like most of our choices this film not only stands the test of time but it is also a first of a kind film which highlights the police pr...

In the new episode of the series we revisit Priyadarshan's 1993 film - Gardish. It's another film that has left quite an impression on both the hosts at one point. The film had a powerful and practical ending by the norms of the year it was released in. The film's focal plot is the complex father son dynamic - both Amrish Puri and Jackie Shroff are memorable in their respective performances. No co...

We are back with a new episode. For the first time in our young podcast series we are dedicating an entire episode to one film. We carefully chose the timeless Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic - Namak Haraam. It is a film that is a permanent fixture in our list of important and great films. This film is seen as one of many films from the socialism focused era of Hindi films. The film has gotten better...

In the new episode of the podcast we revisit the youthful peak of Sunny Deol - 1985 to 1996. Saahil and Saqib both believe that Rahul Rawail's Arjun was the breakout moment as an action hero for Deol's young career back then. This film was a slight departure from the mainstream hindi film's leading men of the past who had fought many a battle against bad criminals and smugglers. This film had new...

We break a five month silence on this podcast! FInally an episode to drop. In the latest edition of this show hosts Saahil and Saqib visit the age old debate of cinegoers - actor vs star. This discussion is derived from our respective local ecosystems of real and virtual friends with whom we discuss our love for films. It is a wide ranging discussion on how important a role a culture and society p...

In the second episode of the podcast hosts Saahil and Saqib look back at the coming of age roles played by Aamir Khan(Sanju) and Shah Rukh Khan(Sunil) in two of the most talked about films of the 90's - Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikander and Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa respectively. According to the hosts the films were a bit ahead of its times and clearly marked a shift in hindi film storytelling for the decade. Th...

Two film fans get together to reminisce the greatness of one Amitabh Bachchan. It is an incredibly difficult exercise to navigate through a great career like Bachchan's which has lasted the test of time over five decades. That being said the hosts - Saahil and Saqib believe the peak Bachchan years were the late 70's and especially the phase titled The Angry Young Man. During this phase Bachchan ha...