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Welcome to the India Independent Films (iiF) podcast – where film critics discuss the movies of the hour.

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Scoop 06.06.2023 1:07:01

Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss SCOOP, the new Netflix series directed by Hansal Mehta.

Films & Writing #17: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 24.05.2023 59:58

In their latest episode, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva overcome some technical issues to discuss Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespearean trilogy and actor Rajkummar Rao.

Dahaad 17.05.2023 1:01:16

Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss DAHAAD, the solid new social procedural created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar.

Air 15.05.2023 46:23

Film critics (and sports-movie dorks) Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss AIR, Ben Affleck's new film starring Matt Damon as the architect of the pathbreaking Nike 'Air Jordan' deal.

Afwaah, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 09.05.2023 1:03:46

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Sudhir Mishra's Afwaah and James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.

In memory of Irrfan 03.05.2023 39:10

Three years after his passing, film critics Ishita Sengupta and Poulomi Das discuss their favourite Irrfan Khan performances.

Salman Khan 26.04.2023 1:05:43

Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan – and the legacy of Salman Khan.

Ted Lasso 19.04.2023 54:25

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss their different impressions of everyone's favourite comedy, TED LASSO.

Films & Writing #16: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 15.04.2023 53:31

In their latest podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss actors Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Sheeba Chaddha – and their favourite opening montage sequences in films.

Jubilee 10.04.2023 1:03:08

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the highs and lows of the new Amazon Prime series, JUBILEE.

Films & Writing #15: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 29.03.2023 1:00:56

Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return to discuss the 2023 Oscars, Manoj Bajpayee, Vidya Balan and more.

Gulmohar 04.03.2023 57:38

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the new Disney+ Hotstar film, GULMOHAR, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Sharmila Tagore. 

Films & Writing #14: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 23.02.2023 1:01:07

Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss The Romantics, the Yash Raj Films legacy and their favourite YRF movies/moments. 

The Fabelmans, Farzi 20.02.2023 1:17:14

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Steven Spielberg's THE FABELMANS, and Raj & DK's new series, FARZI. 

Films & Writing #13: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 09.02.2023 53:33

In their latest podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss action cinema, Deepika Padukone and animated films. 

Pathaan 02.02.2023 1:06:58

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the new Bollywood blockbuster, Shah Rukh Khan, the YRF spy universe and much more. 

Kuttey, Aftersun 13.01.2023 58:09

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two recent debuts: the Hindi misfire KUTTEY (theatrical) and the wondrous AFTERSUN (Mubi). 

The Banshees of Inisherin, Decision to Leave 07.01.2023 1:11:40

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two great films of 2022 – Martin McDonagh's anti-bromance and Park Chan-wook's timeless love story – in their first podcast of 2023. 

2022 Wrap: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva 30.12.2022 59:54

Film writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the year that was: favourite moments, films, songs, reviews and more. 

Govinda Naam Mera 26.12.2022 25:46

Film critics Ishita Sengupta, Poulomi Das and Sucharita Tyagi discuss the failings of Shashank Khaitan's Govinda Naam Mera. 

Avatar: The Way of Water 18.12.2022 1:03:54

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss James Cameron's expansive and expensive Avatar: The Way of Water. 

Qala, An Action Hero 03.12.2022 1:26:20

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia kick off the final month of 2022 by discussing two very different Hindi films they both liked: Qala (Netflix) and An Action Hero. 

Bhediya 30.11.2022 52:12

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the new Amar Kaushik horror comedy, BHEDIYA. 

Drishyam 2, She Said 21.11.2022 1:02:20

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi thriller Drishyam 2 and the MeToo newsroom drama, She Said. 

Monica O My Darling, Uunchai, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 14.11.2022 1:22:02

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss three vastly different titles: Vasan Bala's Netflix thriller "Monica O My Darling," the new Sooraj Barjatya melodrama "Uunchai, "and the Black Panther sequel. 