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In this episode, we unpack the latest on Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s robbery drama and the wild conspiracies swirling around it. 👀 Plus, we discuss Zahan Kapoor's debut in Netflix’s Black Warrant. Is Ranbir Kapoor’s cousin the next Bollywood star kid to watch, or just another insider launch?

We’re unpacking everything buzzing in B-town. Saif Ali Khan’s shocking run-in during a robbery attempt has fans in disbelief, while Anurag Basu’s cryptic comments on the Triptii Dimri and Kartik Aaryan casting saga in Aashiqui 3 leave everyone guessing. Meanwhile, the much-hyped Game Changer with Ram Charan and Kiara Advani crashes at the box office, sparking fiery claims from Ram Gopal Varma. The...

Today, we spill the tea on Bollywood's hottest controversies with many new movies to watch. Is the shake-up in Aashiqui 3 casting a result of insider business? Dive into the scandal involving Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and which Bollywood actress may take the juicy role. Next, Bollywood’s newest star kid, Rasha Thadani has a sizzling debut in Ajay Devgan's Azaad - but controversy surrou...

Recapping the year's biggest scandals, new faces and more with the first Hot Chai Pod Awards - voted on by YOU. Check out the surprise winners, new nepotism debates and the movies that won hearts. Also: **Aishwarya Rai & Abhishek Bachchan** Separation news post- holidays **Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon Outsmart Star Kids**: How they crushed star kids Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan with box offi...

Get ready for an episode packed with Bollywood drama, juicy scandals, and spicy conspiracies! In this week's Hot Chai Pod, we dive into: 🔥 **Raj Kapoor 100-Year Film Festival:** A grand Kapoor family reunion, awkward Alia-Ranbir moments, and why PM Modi’s absence has everyone talking. ✨ **Old Bollywood Scandals:** Did Raj Kapoor’s love for Nargis go too far? Cigarettes, heartbreak, and untold st...

This week, we’re diving into the buzz surrounding **Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s public reunion**—is it a statement or a distraction from divorce rumors? Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone steals the spotlight at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, shutting down trolling in the classiest way possible. Plus, we break down Alia Bhatt’s Jigra box office drama, now streaming on Netflix, and speculate if PR ma...

Get ready for a power-packed episode of Hot Chai Pod! We’re diving into the latest Bollywood gossip, love triangle scandals, celebrity reactions, and a few listener pod questions. From updates on Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek, to a shocking retirement announcement from 12 Fail actor Vikrant Massey ; Ananya Panday receives trolling in the latest nepotism scandal, and Tara Sutaria reacts to her ex Aada...

Dive into the latest Bollywood buzz in this jam-packed episode! We cover everything from Aishwarya Rai’s separation rumors and Ranbir Kapoor’s controversial comments, to Kriti Sanon’s reaction epic to trolls and Varun Dhawan’s LinkedIn scandal. Plus, a fun discussion on why Bollywood needs its own Hallmark-style Christmas movies! Follow/Connect: Youtube: youtube.com/@hotchaipod Instagram: https://...

This episode unpacks some of Bollywood’s juiciest updates and debates! We start with a fiery introduction addressing a fan's social media complaint before diving into the shocking news of A.R. Rahman and Saira Bannu's unexpected divorce. Next, we dissect the delays and budget drama around Love & War, starring Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. Romance rumors take center stage as Kri...

With special guest co-host Naz returning to the Hot Chai Pod, we cover her real-time reactions to Silsila, reviews and behind-the-scenes casting drama and more. Then, we discuss the alleged Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha affair - was it rumor or a real scandal? From interviews with Bollywood celebrities to today's family drama, we got you covered on the tea. Join us for teacup time as we cover the lat...

In this week’s episode of Hot Chai Pod, we’re spilling the tea on Bollywood’s hottest headlines and drama-packed moments! From shocking relationship rumors to celebrity party drama, here’s what we’re diving into this time: The ongoing rumors around Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s separation and alleged affair with Nimrat Kaur - plus responses from Nimrat Kaur and Simi Grewal raise suspicions...

This week for our special Diwali-Halloween episode, we uncover the spooky and the sneaky. We kick off investigating Alia Bhatt's PR strategy after Jigra's failure and why that could backfire. Next, we discuss Vidya Balan's comments and the horror genre at large in Bollywood as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 opens this weekend. Finally, we end with a no-spoiler review of Kriti Sanon's Do Patti and some feedback...

First, we break down the Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan separation rumors, with actress Nimrat Kaur at the center. Is the buzz about their affair real, or just gossip? 👀 Next, we explore the richest actresses in Bollywood! 💰 From Juhi Chawla surpassing younger stars like Alia Bhatt to the hidden income sources of A-listers—discover how these women are building their empires. We also dive in...

In today's episode of Hot Chai Pod, we dive into the thrilling box office battle between "Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala" and "Jigra." Join us as we provide no-spoiler reviews of both films, analyze key performances, and reveal which movie is captivating audiences. But first, we delve into the controversies surrounding "Jigra," including accusations of inflated box office numbers and a battle with T-Seri...

In this bonus episode of the Hot Chai Pod, we're serving up a full recap of the Netflix movie CTRL starring Ananya Panday! If you’re wondering whether this tech-thriller lives up to the hype, we’ve got you covered with a detailed breakdown of the plot, standout performances, and much more. From Ananya’s delivery to the film’s original plot, there is a lot to unpack. Was CTRL a hit or a miss? What...

This week on Hot Chai Pod, we're going from sequel news to damage control, to #metoo in one spicy episode. Singham Trailer Hype: Rohit Shetty is back with a bang! We break down the Singham trailer and why fans can’t wait for the return of Ajay Devgn in this high-octane cop drama. 🚔💥 See what people have to say about Deepika Padukone as Lady Singham, and Kareena Kapoor joining her on the silver s...

This week, we recap the good, bad and ugly of the IIFA Awards. Who won, and who wins at life? Next, we deep-dive into the politics behind the nepo stars we see today including backlash to Ananya Panday's latest credits, Alia Bhatt's history of film lobbying and a review of Janhvi's thriller "Ulajh". Also, Govinda ends up in the hospital in between all this. Follow on Instagram to join the conserva...

In today's special bonus episode, we recap episodes 5 - 8 of the new Amazon Prime series "Call Me Bae" starring Ananya Panday in the lead. The recap takes us through the show's plot, audience reactions and the supporting cast performances. We conclude by analyzing Ananya's Panday's acting ability. Has there been an improvement or is the praise coming too soon for this nepo star? Follow us on Insta...

Hot Chai Pod | EP 19: Kabhi Catwalk, Kabhie Catfight This week, we dive into a chai-filled episode of the Hot Chai Pod. Aishwarya Rai & Alia Bhatt walk L'Oreal Paris Fashion Show, while other stars hit up Milan and Paris Fashion Week. Continued speculation on rumors between Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan, as Ranbir Kapoor supports Alia Bhatt with her big moment. We discuss the fashion...

In today's special bonus episode, we recap episodes 1 - 4 of the new Amazon Prime series " Call Me Bae " starring Ananya Pandey in the lead. The recap takes us through the show's plot, comparisons to Emily in Paris and other analyses. Stay tuned for Part 2, recapping episodes 5-8 later next week. Follow along on Instagram to join the conversation, and submit all blinds and feedba...

This week, we dive into an action packed episode of the Hot Chai Pod. Kicking off with a (no-spoiler!) review of Netflix's The Perfect Couple and Alia Bhatt's latest Loreal notch on her belt. Speculation about Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan continue as she heads to Dubai for her SIIMA award. Happy news meanwhile for Aditi Rao Hydari on her marriage, and Siddhant Chautervedi's much...

This week we have a wild Hot Chai Pod episode with a special guest co-host, Jazz's mom. Together we debate the changes between generations of Bollywood, from Amitabh Bachchan vs Shahrukh Khan to Rekha vs Alia Bhatt. We finish off with a few Hot Chai topics of the week, including the new Netflix series The Perfect Couple and Janhvi's Telegu debut. 📲 Stay Connected: Follow us on Instagram:...

This week we have some hot chai updates on Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's new addition, a closer look at Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt amidst his latest interview, seeing which star kids attended acting school and the eternal struggles of Ananya Pandey. We also do a quick review of Varun Dhawan's film October. Finally, I finish with a rant about Instagram astrologers and the Pattern a...

This week, we address the Shraddha Kapoor craze taking over the internet, deep dive into the Dhoom franchise and a possible reboot, as well as new information about Don 3 casting. We also debate whether the new Alia Bhatt - Ranbir Kapoor, Vicky Kaushal movie "Love and War" as filming begins soon. We end with a recap of Vicky Kaushal's movie "Love Per Square Foot", a breezy...

This week on  @hotchaipod  we look at the aftermath of Stree's success, review the trailer for Ananya Pandey's upcoming series Call Me Bae and kick off our plastic surgery deep dive with the Kardashian Kapoors. We finish with a recap of a throwback Shraddha Kapoor film, Ok Jaanu. OK Jaanu recap and review at 25:47 Subscribe for weekly Bollywood news and gossip! And submit your blinds and c...