The Best Parts

Writer-director Anvitaa Dutt talks to Genesia about how Binodini is the tragic figure at the center of ‘Bulbbul,’ why she likes writing unconventional mothers, and how ‘Bulbbul’ explores what it means to be a witch.In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them.Credits:Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman

Writer Kanika Dhillon speaks about Rumi from ‘Manmarziyaan,’ why men’s pride lies in women’s vaginas, and how she empathizes with fuckboys. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them.Credits:Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman

Writer-director Gauri Shinde speaks about Shashi from ‘English Vinglish,’ the importance of feeling sexy, and how laddoos became a big part of the film. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them.Credits:Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman#TheBestPartsTS

Writer-director Anjali Menon speaks to Genesia about why Divya’s spirit is unbreakable in ‘Bangalore Days,' the Malayali immigrant experience in the Gulf, and the importance of writing nuanced male characters. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them.Credits:Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman

Writer Juhi Chaturvedi speaks about the legacy of Piku, why Piku doesn’t feel the need to perform her gender, the complexity of caring for aging parents, and why Rana has Big Dick Energy. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them.Credits:Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman

Writer-director Zoya Akhtar speaks to Genesia about the character Sona, why sleeping your way to the top is a myth, and how ‘Luck By Chance’ is actually a film about self-esteem.In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them. Credits:This podcast is brought to you by TS Studios.Host: Genesia AlvesAssociate Producers: Aditi Patel, Bavana GoneSound Design, Mixing and Editing: Pranav RatraMarketing Collateral Design: Hitesh Sonar, Denise D’souzaArt Director: Neha Shekhawat Creative Director: Shrishti MalhotraExecutive Producer: Karla Bookman

Journalist-writer Genesia Alves talks to Indian screenwriters and directors as they take us behind the scenes, defend controversial choices, and reveal how much of the reel is influenced by the real. The first episode featuring Zoya Akhtar discussing Sona from 'Luck By Chance' premieres on 25th February.This podcast is brought to you by TS Studios, the production company that brings The Swaddle's creative point of view to original podcasts and films.