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 250- Dil Tera Aashiq
24-10-2024
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
04-10-2024
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
22-08-2024
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
15-08-2024
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
10-08-2024
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
Ep 234- Rang De Basanti
13-06-2024
Ep 234- Rang De Basanti
Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where we’re discussing one of the greats — RANG DE BASANTI (2006). Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, this movie stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Atul Kulkarni, Sharman Joshi, Kunal Kapoor, Alice Patten, Soha Ali Khan, Waheeda Rehman, and Madhavan among others. With music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Prasoon Joshi, this is also one of the great albums of the past 20 years. In this episode we discuss the impact of this movie and what has changed in the time since it released. We examine how we feel about this movie as a piece of cinema as well as a piece of politics after these many years. Chapters 00:00- Introduction and Twitter Discussions 08:04- The Role of Rang De Basanti in Indian Cinema 13:51- The Changing Political Landscape and Social Media 30:22- Transitional Politics and Co-opting of History 49:51- Cinematography and Visual Aesthetics 56:31- Cost-Cutting and Filmmaking Choices 01:07:52- Queer Coding and LGBTQ+ Representation 01:09:15- The Impact of the Music 01:22:20- Political Commentary and Contemporary Relevance   Shownotes: Here are some of the other podcast we have been on recently: Hanisha's Making Things Happen Podcast Asian Network Bollywood Ultimate 90s Bollywood Asian Network News Presents: 90s Bollywood 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