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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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Films & Writing# 12: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 07.11.2022 1:00:29

Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return for their 11th podcast together. The topics feature movie villains, the art of comic timing, romantic comedies, the career of Shahid Kapoor and more. 

Doctor G, Ram Setu 26.10.2022 59:39

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi films DOCTOR G and Akshay Kumar's latest, RAM SETU. 

Films & Writing #11: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 12.10.2022 58:31

In their 11th podcast together, Rahul Desai chats with Pankaj Sachdeva about the relationship between traveling and writing, about horror cinema, and Amitabh Bachchan. 

Athena, Everything Everywhere All At Once 08.10.2022 1:27:52

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two of the best films of 2022 so far, Athena (Netflix) and Everything Everywhere All At Once (Theatres). 

Brahmastra 12.09.2022 1:12:03

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the biggest Hindi film of the year, Brahmastra: Part One–Shiva. 

Films & Writing #10: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 27.08.2022 52:27

In their tenth podcast together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the careers of Shefali Shah, Anurag Kashyap and the current predicaments of Hindi cinema. 

Dobaaraa 22.08.2022 59:29

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the new Anurag Kashyap movie in theatres: Dobaaraa.  

Laal Singh Chaddha 15.08.2022 1:17:47

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the film LAAL SINGH CHADDHA and their varying reactions to it. 

Darlings 08.08.2022 1:03:04

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia dive deep into the new Netflix film, DARLINGS.

Shamshera, The Gray Man, RK/RKay 27.07.2022 1:08:20

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the three big releases of the week (in the following order): Shamshera (Hindi), The Gray Man (English) and RK/RKay (Hindi). 

Jaadugar, Shabaash Mithu 18.07.2022 1:05:45

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Jaadugar (Netflix) and the Mithali Raj biopic, Shabaash Mithu. 

Films & Writing #9: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 18.07.2022 59:56

In their 9th podcast, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the career of Ranveer Singh, the art of visual effects and the current landscape of freelance film journalism. 

Jugjugg Jeeyo, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect 04.07.2022 1:08:27

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the two recent Hindi releases, Jugjugg Jeeyo and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect. 

Films & Writing #8: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 28.06.2022 1:04:15

In their 8th episode together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the art of Bollywood choreography, Tabu's acting career, cameos and the criticism of film critics. 

Films & Writing #7: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 10.06.2022 1:00:15

Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return for their 7th episode together: about Bollywood historical films, reviewing performances, the anthology film syndrome and Aamir Khan's filmography.

Samrat Prithviraj, Top Gun: Maverick 06.06.2022 1:03:10

Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi historical Samrat Prithviraj and the electric Tom Cruise starrer, Top Gun: Maverick. 

Panchayat 2 24.05.2022 1:01:41

Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur and Uday Bhatia discuss Panchayat 2.

Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Modern Love: Mumbai 17.05.2022 1:26:43

Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Tanul Thakur discuss the Ranveer Singh-starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar and the Amazon anthology, Modern Love: Mumbai. 

Films & Writing #6: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva 14.05.2022 1:02:10

In their sixth podcast together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva further their discussion about the craft of screenplay writing. 

Thar 10.05.2022 1:11:27

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss THAR, the new Netflix original. 

Jersey, Runway 34 01.05.2022 1:07:13

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur are back, discussing two recent Hindi releases: Jersey and Runway 34. 

Films & Writing #5: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva 18.04.2022 1:09:50

In their fifth podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the art of screenplays, supporting actors/characters and more. 

Sharmaji Namkeen, Kaun Pravin Tambe? 05.04.2022 1:39:02

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the Hindi films Sharmaji Namkeen and Kaun Pravin Tambe?.  [0.00-43.15: Sharmaji Namkeen; 43.16-end: Kaun Pravin Tambe?]

RRR 29.03.2022 1:37:08

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss S.S. Rajamouli's new spectacle, RRR. 

Jalsa 22.03.2022 56:44

Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Suresh Triveni's JALSA, now streaming on Amazon Prime. 