Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

The Khandaan Podcast

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast A nostalgic deep dive into the movies of Aamir, Salman, and Shahrukh Khan, three global superstars of enduring interest. Additionally, on alternate weeks, we cover current events in Bollywood, new/interesting streaming content in English and other Indian languages, plus other news in film. Hosted by three Bollywood-loving millennials with an encyclopedic knowledge of Hindi film, Khandaan is your one stop shop for nostalgia, laughter, and distraction. #Bollywood #Podcast #BollywoodPodcast #SRK #SalmanKhan #AamirKhan Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple read less
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Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series
4d ago
Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series
Welcome to the first 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast. We kick things off with Subhash Ghai’s KARZ (1980), an iconic reincarnation drama starring Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, Raj Kiran and Premnath. Join us as Asim watches the movie for the first time while Sujoy and Amrita compare their memories of this film to what it looks like today.   💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing benefits: 🎬 Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes – Be the first to hear our 80’s Dhamaka series without interruptions! 💃 A Bollywood-Loving Community – Connect with fellow fans who share your passion! 📺 Bonus & Video Content – Get exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, extended discussions, and more! 🗳️ Vote in Polls & Pick Movies – Help decide which films and shows we cover next! ✨ Join now and be part of the ultimate Bollywood experience! 🎧 Link in bio! 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content!   We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker Review and "Patreon Pick" Caravan
Jan 22 2025
Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker Review and "Patreon Pick" Caravan
Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re talking Classic Bollywood with CARAVAN (1971). Directed by Nasir Hussain and produced by Tahir Hussain (Aamir’s dad), Caravan is a typically enjoyable proto-Bollywood adventure romp from the House of Hussain. Starring Asha Parekh, Aruna Irani, Helen, and Jeetendra among others, this movie is especially notable for its outstanding RD Burman soundtrack. We also discuss a couple of other recent Bollywood movies and their trailers / songs like BADASS RAVIKUMAR, LOVEYAPA, Bhassad Macha and BLACK WARRANT as well as Pakistan's first full length animated movie The Glassworker. 🎬 Trailers Discussed: Loveyapa Ho Gaya | Loveyapa Bhasad Macha - Deva Dil Ke Taj Mahal Meinn | BADASS RAVI KUMAR Black Warrant | Official Trailer THE GLASSWORKER | Official English Trailer Shownotes: Dr. aur Billa - No Love Dr Aur Billa - Mujhay Tum Se Ho Gaya Hai Pyar RGV's AI monstrosity 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon  to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content!   We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 257- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 25 YR Anniversary- Hritik Roshan Special
Jan 15 2025
Ep 257- Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai - 25 YR Anniversary- Hritik Roshan Special
Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a trip down nostalgia lane with KAHO NA PYAAR HAI (2000). Directed by Rakesh Roshan, the debut of Hrithik Roshan and Ameesha Patel remains a landmark blockbuster in the history of Hindi cinema. We discuss how no other director/producer father has been to replicate this launch for their progeny and how it set up both Hrithik and Ameesha for success. We talk about our memories of this movie and its place in pop culture. And we discuss what has held up over the years and what (or who) hasn’t. 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon  to get access to exclusive perks like early and ad free episodes, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content!   We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Episode 256: Trailers, News, and Varun Dhawan’s Baby John
Jan 9 2025
Episode 256: Trailers, News, and Varun Dhawan’s Baby John
Episode Summary: This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re joined by the always delightful @pappuchaaru for an exciting episode packed with Bollywood buzz, hot trailers, and a full review of Baby John starring Varun Dhawan! We kick things off with a discussion about the latest Hindi film trailers that dropped this week, breaking down the biggest moments and sharing our first impressions. We also dive into the announcement of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, can it redefine the horror-comedy genre? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Finally, we wrap up with our main review: Baby John, Varun Dhawan’s latest offering that has us debating everything from its performances to its storyline. 🎬 Trailers Discussed: Deva: Is Shahid Back? SkyForce: More toxic nationalism? Badass Ravi Kumar: Is Himesh in on the joke? Baby John: Varun Dhawan is back—does it deliver? 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon  to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content!   We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 255- Bollywood 2024 Wrap-Up: Looking Ahead to 2025 (Part 2)
Jan 3 2025
Ep 255- Bollywood 2024 Wrap-Up: Looking Ahead to 2025 (Part 2)
We’re back with the second part of our Bollywood 2024 wrap-up, featuring none other than Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast! After revisiting the hits and misses of the year in Part 1, we’re shifting gears to talk about what’s coming up in 2025. This episode is all about Bollywood’s future. We discuss the most anticipated movies hitting screens next year, the industry trends we’re excited to see evolve, and some dream collaborations we’d love to witness. And of course, we couldn’t resist throwing in a few bold predictions for what lies ahead. 🎬 In This Episode: Honest takes on the most disappointing films A sneak peek at the most exciting Bollywood releases of 2025. Bold predictions for 2025—what surprises might Bollywood have in store? 🎧 Where to Find More: Follow Pitu Sultan on the Filmi Ladies on Youtube and Apple Podcast for her Bollywood musings. 💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast grows with your support! A heartfelt thank you to all our Patreon members who have believed in us and helped us get to this point. You’re not just listeners—you’re part of the family! Want to help us deliver even more incredible content? Join us on Patreon  to get access to exclusive perks like early episode releases, bonus content, and more. Every little bit goes a long way in making this show better for you. 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content! We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn   #Bollywood Podcast #Movie Reviews #Best of 2024 #Anticipated 2025 Films
Ep 254- Bollywood 2024: The Hits, The Misses, and Everything In Between (Part 1)
Dec 30 2024
Ep 254- Bollywood 2024: The Hits, The Misses, and Everything In Between (Part 1)
Listen to the full Wrap Up Episode already available on Patreon It’s time for our annual Bollywood wrap-up! As we say goodbye to 2024, we’re diving into the movies, moments, and madness that defined the year. Joining us is the fabulous Pitu Sultan, co-host of the Filmi Ladies Podcast, bringing her signature wit and charm to the discussion. In this first part of our special two-episode series, we take a close look at the best Bollywood films of the year—the ones that left us speechless and set new standards for the industry. But that’s not all. We also call out the biggest letdowns of 2024, digging into what went wrong with the films that missed the mark. Get ready for lively debates, fun trivia, and plenty of laughs as we break down the hits and misses of Bollywood in 2024!   🎬 In This Episode: Our picks for the top Bollywood movies of 2024 and what made them unforgettable. Breakout performances and stars who stole the spotlight. Honest takes on the honourable mentions—the movies that almost got picked but missed the mark Behind-the-scenes trivia and fun Bollywood tidbits.   🎧 Where to Find More: Follow Pitu Sultan on the Filmi Ladies on Youtube and Apple Podcast for her Bollywood musings. Listen to the Filmi Ladies Podcast for deep dives into the world of Bollywood.   💖 Support Us on Patreon: This podcast wouldn’t be possible without the support of our amazing listeners on Patreon! By joining our Patreon community, you’re helping us grow and bring you even more exciting content, special guests, and behind-the-scenes exclusives. A huge thank you to everyone who’s already supporting us—you’re the reason we’ve come this far, and we couldn’t be more grateful. Head over to Patreon to join the community and unlock exclusive perks. Every contribution makes a difference!   🌟 Help Us Grow: If you’re loving the podcast, leave us a rating and review! Share this episode with your Bollywood-loving friends to help us reach even more listeners. We are now on Blue Sky! Asim Sujoy Amrita Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn   #Bollywood Podcast #Movie Reviews #Best of 2024 #Anticipated 2025 Films
Ep 250- Dil Tera Aashiq
Oct 24 2024
Ep 250- Dil Tera Aashiq
This weeks' Patreon Exclusive: Bonus Patreon: Ulajh, Khel Khel Mein and Tezaab BTS: Being the Head Judge for the BBC Asian Network Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DIL TERA AASHIQ from 1993.  Directed by Lawrence D’Souza, this movie stars Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Kader Khan, Anupam Kher, and a host of character actors you haven’t seen in decades. A remake of a play, this movie should have been effervescent good fun with two actors who were hitting the zeitgeist in spectacular fashion. Instead… listen to the episode to hear our views.  In this episode, we also invited members of our Patreon to send in their stories of how they discovered this podcast in order to celebrate our 250th episode and we read a few of them out. If you would like to send in your story, please send in a short note to upodcasting@gmail.com. Shownotes: Check out Asim's appearance on the BBC Asian Network here Check out our Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" and coming soon..."Kareena Kapoor Khan: The Last of the Bollywood Divas" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 247-Devara Part 1
Oct 4 2024
Ep 247-Devara Part 1
Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DEVARA - Part 1. But first we discuss the recent Oscar nominations, the controversy surrounding the selection of Kiran Rao’s LAAPATA LADIES, and the upcoming movies of Ranbir Kapoor. Next, we have a number of thoughts about Kortala Siva’s Devara Part 1, starring NTR Jr., Prakash Raj, Saif Ali Khan, and Jahnavi Kapoor. We talk about the audience reception, the complexities of the film industry, the impact of marketing, and the cultural significance of the film. We discuss the implications of hero worship, particularly in relation to NTR Jr. and Saif Ali Khan's performances.   Chapters (timestamps are approximates only) 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 02:00 Oscar Nominations and Controversies 10:07 Discussion on Lapata Ladies and All We Imagined as Light 19:52 Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming Movies 30:10 Review of Devara 40:53 The Limitations of Fan Service in Film 43:10 Character Arcs and Story Stakes 45:38 Audience Experience and Cultural Context 48:01 Hero Worship and Star Power 49:56 The Role of Saif Ali Khan 52:34 Janhvi Kapoor's Impact and Performance 01:04:45 Overall Impressions and Future Expectations   Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 244- Ulajh, Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha, Modern Masters Rajamouli
Aug 22 2024
Ep 244- Ulajh, Auron Mein Kahaan Dum Tha, Modern Masters Rajamouli
Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our little catch up before we go on a break. Amrita watched AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA starring Ajay Devgan and Tabu as star crossed lovers. She also watched ULAJH starring Janhvi Kapoor, Gulshan Deviah, and Roshan Matthews. Asim watched the Film Companion documentary on Netflix, MODERN MASTERS: SS RAJAMOULI but can’t really recommend it. Sujoy watched the Sony Liv thriller Brinda starring Trisha Krishnan. We also watched the new AP Dhillon song OLD MONEY because… well, Salman Khan (and Sanjay Dutt). Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Break Announcement05:34 Review: 'AURON MEIN KAHAN DUM THA'07:32 Review: 'Ulajh'15:26 Lack of Marketing for Apple TV and Sony Live Shows18:49 Recommendation: 'Modern Masters: Rajamouli'24:10 Lack of Depth in 'Modern Masters' Documentary30:15 Praise for 'Laapata Ladies'36:42 Salman Khan's Involvement in a Music Video and 'Tiger 3' We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 243- Barzakh Season Review
Aug 15 2024
Ep 243- Barzakh Season Review
Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re joined by Aimun F. (@bluemagicboxes on Twitter) for our deep dive into BARZAKH. Directed by Asim Abbasi (Cake, Churails), this ambitious 6-part Pakistani drama is now available on Zee5 and YouTube. Starring Fawad Khan, Sanam Saeed and others, this is a tale of the supernatural and the real that takes its own time. Aimun joins us to discuss the way this story weaves into the realities of Pakistan, the lives of the characters, and the various themes. The entire season of Barzakh is available to watch on Youtube (here) if your country has not barred it. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts04:01 Mixed Opinions on Barzakh09:21 Exploring Unfulfilled Love and Toxicity18:08 The Conflicting Themes of Capitalism and Ecology23:23 Visually Stunning, but Confusing Narrative25:35 Controversy and Ban: Portrayal of Homosexual Relationship36:36 Cultural Representation and Magical Realism42:28 Father-Son Dynamics and Absent Fathers46:19 Exploring Postpartum Depression53:28 Missed Opportunities for Character Development58:46 Fawad Khan's Performance01:01:03 Lack of Dynamic Characters01:04:30 Repetitive Conversations01:06:57 Recommended for Slower-Paced Cinema01:13:10 Final Thoughts and Conclusion We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn
Ep 242- Darr
Aug 10 2024
Ep 242- Darr
Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Why Amitabh Bachchan is Still Unmatched in Bollywood" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to a special episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast with guest host Rahul Desai. We’re discussing one of Rahul’s comfort watches, DARR (1993). Directed by Yash Chopra and starring Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla, and Shahrukh Khan in key roles, this movie is an important milestone in Bollywood history. For one thing, this kicked off the very successful collaboration between YRF and SRK, and for another, it was one of the cornerstones of the SRK as obsessive lover trope. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 05:38 The Long-Awaited Guest: Rahul Desai 13:22 The Impact of 'Darr' and Shah Rukh Khan as a Star 19:38 Exploring the Themes of Obsession and Stalking in 'Darr' 24:34 Nostalgia and Admiration for Shah Rukh Khan's Early Career 27:20 The Well-Crafted Nature of 'Darr' and Shah Rukh Khan's Enduring Appeal 27:45 Casting Choices and Tension with Sunny Deol 32:31 Subverting Expectations in the Film's Opening 34:15 Bittersweet Memories of the Song 'Jadu Teri Nazar' 37:06 Analyzing Juhi Chawla's Character in Darr 43:30 Sunny Deol: The Noble Hero in Darr 49:01 Exploring the Portrayal of Therapy in Darr 53:13 Rahul's Profession and Poetic Nature 54:00 Discussion on Songs and Picturization 55:14 The Standout Moments: Chase Sequences and the Holi Sequence 01.00:16 The Portrayal of Stalking in Darr and its Context 01.10:46 Appreciating Shah Rukh Khan's Acting in Darr 01.17:23 The Impact of Darr in the 90s and Shah Rukh Khan's Career We were on Manish Mathur's Bollywood Drafts Podcast ranking the movies of Amitabh Bachchan. Check out the episode here Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn