Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

Note: This episode was first released as a video on our YouTube channel — you can watch the full video version here:⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAheb_49vdI⁠ This week, Asim and Sujoy are joined by Razia from Bollywood Classic Collection to unpack Dhurandhar — the hype, the politics, the mismatched marketing, and the unexpectedly incredible wigs and production design. We talk about Ranveer Sin...

Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes, early access and unfiltered conversations → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973). Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about Vi...

In this episode, Asim and Amrita are joined by Top Friend Beth to revisit One 2 Ka 4 — a very specific kind of early-2000s Shah Rukh Khan film. We talk reckless SRK somersaults, Juhi being the only one doing any emotional labour, bowling-alley villain lairs, AR Rahman’s most “Lamborghini in a field” soundtrack, and the eternal confusion of why anyone thought this script worked. Expect the usual Kh...

In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the cult chaos that is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) — the film that somehow managed to combine Terminator, The Matrix, Nagina, and 2000s melodrama into one glorious fever dream. From Armaan Kohli’s muscle suit to Raj Babbar’s “religious Voltron” pendant, no absurdity goes unexamined. The team breaks down how this film became a cornerstone...

Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes and Asim’s monthly Letterboxd video — now live! → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Watch full episodes and clips on our YouTube channel → https://www.youtube.com/khandaanpodcast Grab our merch on Redbubble → https://www.redbubble.com/people/khandaanpodcast/shop In this episode, Asim drags Amrita and Sujoy into the chaotic world of Veergati — Salman K...

Amrita’s viral tweet about the so-called “AI Film Festival” sparks a fiery Khandaan debate on art, authenticity, and the future of cinema. From lazy prompts to lost funding, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy unpack what this says about India’s creative ecosystem — and why real filmmaking still matters. 00:00 – Intro & Catch-UpAsim, Amrita, and Sujoy kick off with some friendly chaos, listener hellos, and up...

In Episode 287, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into two very different cinematic worlds — the mythic mayhem of Kantara Chapter 1 and the glossy chaos of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. Sujoy kicks things off with his review of Kantara Chapter 1 — a prequel that expands the folklore of Rishab Shetty’s breakout hit. Expect talk of Mad Max set pieces, colonial undertones, and whether the film’s ambitio...

🎥 Catch this episode first — now streaming on YouTube! Watch the full video version of this episode (with visuals, clips & chaos) on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@khandaanpodcastDon’t forget to subscribe and join the comment section — that’s where the real drama happens! 💬 Thank you to our Patreon members for making this video series possible!💥 Support and join our community here: patreon.c...

Want early access, hangouts, and bonus episodes like this one? Join our Patreon — it keeps Khandaan ad-free and helps us keep making the content you love. 👉 patreon.com/khandaanpodcast (Sujoy’s London eviction saga, Bollywood remakes that should exist but never will, a surprise Urdu rap track, and Amrita’s reading list.) This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we cover two of the most talked-...

This episode is part of our first in-studio recordings together in London — and while you’re hearing the audio here, the full video version is available on our YouTube channel. After nearly 300 episodes of dissecting Bollywood’s biggest stars, the Khandaan Podcast finally lays down the definitive Salman list — no discussions allowed! Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy debate, reminisce, and occasionally lose...

Aryan Khan’s debut series The Bastards of Bollywood (aka The Bads of Bollywood) is finally here — but is it satire, chaos, or just one giant middle finger to the industry? In this spoiler-filled review, Asim, Amrita, and guest Suchin Mehrotra break down the cameos (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, Emraan Hashmi), the shocking finale twist, and why the show is blowing up online...

We’ve reached the end of our 80’s Dhamaka journey — and we’re closing it out with the ultimate classic: Mr India(1987). And while our 80’s Dhamaka series is wrapping up, we’ve got something new: our in-studio Khandaan Video Series is now live on YouTube!👉 Watch the first 2 episode here and subscribe: ⁠Khandaan on YouTube⁠ In this episode, we: Look back at the surprises and disappointments of the...

This is a bonus audio version of our Youtube Spoiler Review of Param Sundari Follow, like and subscribe to ⁠our Youtube Channel ⁠for more videos from the Khandaan crew You can also support us and interact with us by joining our PATREON community on: https:///www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, the Khandaan Podcast takes on Param Sundari, a film that promised a breezy rom-com but left audien...

This is a bonus audio version of our Youtube Spoiler Free Review of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Follow, like and subscribe to our Youtube Channel for more videos from the Khandaan crew Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast makes the case for why Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra is the female-led superhero movie Indian cinema desperately needed, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, is not just a fun superhero film but a...

This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re tackling two of the most talked-about (and trolled) recent releases — War 2 and Coolie. It’s safe to say neither film blew us away, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have plenty to say. From Hrithik Roshan’s sleepwalking Kabir to NTR Jr. stuck in the wrong movie, from Shruti Haasan’s mannequin-level characterisation to Aamir Khan’s husky-filled cameo...

Patreon Bonus this week: Watch The Khandaan Reaction video to the Baaghi 4 Teaser here Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes ⁠here⁠ (on the Free Tier) Asim's July LetterBxd ⁠Video⁠ We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us ⁠here⁠ We’re almost at the end of our 80’s Dhamaka series, and for our penultimate pick, we’re heading into very different territory with Sai Paran...

Patreon Bonus this week: Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes here (on the Free Tier) Asim's July LetterBxd Video We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us here We’re back with another entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—this time diving headfirst into Chaalbaaz, the iconic 1989 double-role masala starring Sridevi, Sridevi… and also Sridevi. Joined by Rajnikanth, Sunny D...

Patreon Bonus this week: Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes here We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us here The Khandaan team dives headfirst into the latest pop culture meteor: Saiyaara – the YRF hit film that no one saw coming. We unpack its unexpected virality, emotional ending, and the fan reactions flooding TikTok – from all across the globe– as Asim force...

In this very special episode, the entire Khandaan team—Asim, Sujoy, and Amrita—is together in London and recording live. We sat down in the middle of a very hot British summer to review Aamir Khan’s long-awaited return to the screen with Sitarein Zameen Par. Is this an emotional sequel or an accidental parody? Does Aamir’s magic still work with the next generation? And how does this film stack up...

Welcome to another 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast. This time we’re diving face-first into the drama, glamour, and full camp spectacle that is Rakesh Roshan’s KHOON BHARI MAANG (1988). Starring Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Sonu Walia, and an extremely underpaid crocodile, this revenge thriller has everything: makeover montages, fashion show trauma, and villains who just won’t die. Join...

This weeks' Patreon are: Sujoy Watches Thug Life So You Don’t Have To 5 Min Catchup: Amrita In this episode, we dove into Saagar (1985)—the ultimate Dimple Kapadia comeback and a masterclass in how to shoot slow-motion beach walks. We talked: Why Dimple is pure fire (even when Rishi and Kamal are doing the most) The unbearable softness of 80s Kamal Haasan Why this is basically the horniest film we...

This week's Patreon Bonus is available for free! Watch my monthly Letterboxd wrap up video here The Khandaan gang is back with the next entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—and this time, it’s Subhash Ghai’s iconic masala bonanza Ram Lakhan (1989). Picked by our Patreon supporters, this episode dives deep into the unforgettable world of two brothers, high-octane revenge plots, iconic songs, and the kin...

Patreon bonus episodes whilst we were away: ⁠Live Reaction: Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life Trailer and Laal Pari⁠ ⁠Bonus Patreon: Too Sad to Be Funny, Too Funny to Be Cancelled⁠ ⁠This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh.⁠ Khandaan continues the 80s Dhamaka series with one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic—and polarizing—comedies: Namak Halaal (1982). Is this peak masala ma...

Patreon bonus episodes whilst we were away: Live Reaction: Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life Trailer and Laal Pari Bonus Patreon: Too Sad to Be Funny, Too Funny to Be Cancelled This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh. After a short break, the full Khandaan crew is back in the house—and we’re not easing in gently. In this episode, we dive headfirst into everything that’s been...

This week Khandaan A Bollywood Podcast gives you a taster of the all the fun we have in our Patreon Community with a full episode available for the main feed. In this bonus episode of the Khandaan Podcast, it’s just Asim and Amrita catching up and having one of those classic, freewheeling chats you’ve come to expect from us. We cover a bunch of films, including a special listener’s pick – the icon...