Bollywood is For Lovers

With so much new streaming content dropping all of the time, we’re dedicating a new sub-series to Indian shows on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Eros Now, and more. First, or more accurately, third up is the violent gangster drama Mirzapur.  Show Notes: [](https://audioboom.com/playlists/4627010-netflix-and-dil) * [Our Netflix and Dil playlist](https://audioboom.com/playlists/4627010-netflix-and-dil) * [Amazon Prime Video](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amazon_Video)’s other shows: [Breathe](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breathe_(TV_series)), [Inside Edge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inside_Edge_(TV_series)), [Four More Shots Please!](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Four_More_Shots_Please!), and the upcoming [Made in Heaven](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Made_in_Heaven_(TV_series)) * [Mirzapur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mirzapur_(TV_series))  * [Excel Entertainment](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Excel_Entertainment) and [Karan Anshuman](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karan_Anshuman) * Spoiler zone lasts from 34:55 to 40:26 NEXT TIME: interrogation thrillers Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [EPL’s Overdue Finds](https://www.epl.ca/podcast/) Listen to [Emily Missed Out](http://emilymissedout.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #AmazonPrime, #Mirzapur, #KaranAnshuman, #PuneetKrishna, #GurmmeetSingh, #PankajTripathi, #AliFazal, #VikrantMassey, #DivyenduSharma, #RajeshTailang, #ShewtaTripathi, #ShriyaPilgaonkar, #RasikaDugal, #ShajiChaudhary, #AbhishekBanerjee, #Gangsters, #HindiTV

With Gully Boy finally landing in theatres, we discuss three films about tortured artists and the women who love them. Show Notes: * Thank you choclaholic67 for the review! * The [tortured artist](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tortured_artist) * Why are these films always about men * [Rockstar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockstar_(2011_film)) * Similarities to other Imtiaz Ali joints * “[Sadda Haq](https://youtu.be/p9DQINKZxWE)” * Do we like this film any more than when we first saw it?  * A sparkless romance * [Piratical fashion](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/01/4d/a5/014da5e38e97be710a818ef5bba21c9c.jpg) * [Aashiqui 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aashiqui_2) * We still don’t like Aditya Roy Kapur, sorry * [What Price Hollywood?](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_Price_Hollywood%3F) and [A](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1937_film)) [Star](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1954_film)) [Is](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(1976_film)) [Borns](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Star_Is_Born_(2018_film))  * “[Tum Hi Ho](https://youtu.be/IJq0yyWug1k)” and “[Sunn Raha Hai Na Tu](https://youtu.be/eHRrZ5DQCV4)” * Are ARK & Shraddha Kapoor better in supporting parts? * Why is RJ an alcoholic? (INTERVAL (”[Mere Gully Mein](https://youtu.be/pGmbUdf6lEM)” from Gully Boy) * [Gully Boy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gully_Boy) * [Will Smith loves it](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranveer-singh-responds-to-will-smiths-congratulatory-message-for-gully-boy/articleshow/68032627.cms) * [Berlinale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berlin_International_Film_Festival) * [Naezy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naezy) and [Divine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divine_(rapper)) * Original “[Mere Gully Mein](https://youtu.be/1bK5dzwhu-I)” * Don’t try and steal Alia Bhatt’s man * “[Doori](https://youtu.be/QPGmwRNkffc)” * Comentary on class * Oh, and [Nas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nas) has a producer credit * [Gritty](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gritty_(mascot)) * Comparison to Secret Superstar * The difficult task of explaining why good art is good NEXT TIME: Netflix & Dil Mirzapur Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://why.atb.com/) Check out [Vezo](http://vezo360.com/) Listen to [Putting It Together](https://puttingittogether.transistor.fm/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Thank you to [Becca Dalke](http://dalkedesigns.ca/) for the artwork! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #GullyBoy, #Bollywood, #Rockstar, #RanbirKapoor, #ImtiazAli, #NargisFakhri, #ShammiKapoor, #Aashiqui2, #MohitSuri, #AdityaRoyKapur, #ShraddhaKapoor, #ZoyaAkhtar, #RanveerSingh, #AliaBhatt, #KalkiKoechlin, #SiddhantChaturvedi, #VijayRaaz, #VijayVarma, #AditiRaoHydari

We look back at the most notable Bollywood films of 2018! Show Notes: * We have new artwork design by [Becca Dalke](http://dalkedesigns.ca/)! * [Kaalakaandi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaalakaandi) ([our episode on Delhi Belly](https://audioboom.com/posts/6697239-pushing-the-envelope-being-cyrus-and-delhi-belly-with-suchin-mehrotra)) * [Mukkabaaz](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mukkabaaz) * [Padmaavat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmaavat) ([our episode on Padmaavat](https://audioboom.com/posts/6644092-supplemental-episode-4-on-my-way-to-steal-your-girl-or-padmaavat-at-last)) * [Pad Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pad_Man_(film)) * [Love Per Square Foot](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love_per_Square_Foot) * [Aiyaary](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aiyaary) * [Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sonu_Ke_Titu_Ki_Sweety) * [Welcome to New York](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Welcome_to_New_York_(2018_film)) * [Pari](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pari_(2018_Indian_film)) ([our episode on Pari](https://audioboom.com/posts/6918480-anushka-sharma-s-clean-slate-nh10-phillauri-and-pari)) * [Raid](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raid_(2018_film)) * [Hichki](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hichki) * [Baaghi 2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baaghi_2) ([our episode on Baaghi 1](https://audioboom.com/posts/6200870-one-man-army-corps-martial-arts-films-with-kathy-gibson)) * [Blackmail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackmail_(2018_film)) * [October](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/October_(2018_film)) * [Beyond The Clouds](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beyond_the_Clouds_(2017_film)) * [102 Not Out](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/102_Not_Out) * [Raazi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raazi) * [Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parmanu:_The_Story_of_Pokhran) * [Veere Di Wedding](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veere_Di_Wedding) ([our episode on VDW](https://audioboom.com/posts/6899573-ladies-be-watching-ladies-vs-ricky-bahl-and-veere-di-wedding-with-juliet-franklin)) * [Bhavesh Joshi Superhero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhavesh_Joshi_Superhero) ([our episode on Sacred Games](https://audioboom.com/posts/6939671-supplemental-episode-6-the-sacred-games-are-afoot)) * [Race 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_3) ([our episode on the Race films](https://audioboom.com/posts/5142181-the-race-is-on-with-danny-bowes)) (INTERVAL (“[DhayaanChand](https://youtu.be/cCcRO58hrgE)” from Manmarziyaan) * [Sanju](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanju) ([our episode on Sanju](https://audioboom.com/posts/6952008-hugs-not-drugs-munna-bhai-m-b-b-s-and-sanju)) * [Soorma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soorma_(film)) * [Dhadak](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dhadak) * [Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saheb,_Biwi_Aur_Gangster_3) * [Fanney Khan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fanney_Khan) * [Mulk](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulk_(film)) * [Karwaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karwaan) * [Gold](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gold_(2018_film)) * [Satyameva Jayate](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyameva_Jayate_(2018_film)) * [Stree](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stree_(2018_film)) * [Manmarziyaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manmarziyaan) ([Poonam & Priyanka Dance](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8fD64z8lUxNqn-jNU1oc7Q), the dancing twins) * [Batti Gul Meter Chalu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batti_Gul_Meter_Chalu) * [Sui Dhaaga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sui_Dhaaga) * [Pataakha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pataakha) * [Loveyatri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loveyatri) * [Andhadhun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhadhun) ([our episode on Sriram Raghavan](https://audioboom.com/posts/7103105-sriram-raghavan-pulp-auteur-johnny-gaddaar-and-agent-vinod)) * [Namaste England](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namaste_England) * [Badhaai Ho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badhaai_Ho) * [Baazaar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baazaar) * [Thugs of Hindostan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thugs_of_Hindostan) * [Kedarnath](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kedarnath_(film)) * [Zero](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zero_(2018_film)) * [Simmba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simmba) NEXT TIME: the emotional and romantic lives of fictional pop stars Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [ATB LendR](https://atblendr.ca/) Listen to [Healthy Lifestyle Design](https://soundcloud.com/healthylifestyledesign) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! 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To celebrate the holidays we discuss a pair of Christmas movies, or at least a pair of movies set at Christmas time. Show Notes: * We are drinking mulled apple cider * Matt hates Christmas * “[Fairytale of New York](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9jbdgZidu8&feature=youtu.be)” and “[All I Want For Christmas Is You](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXQViqx6GMY&feature=youtu.be)” * Thank you listenerinthecity! 10 BiFL points for you! * Christmas movies * [Las Vegas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas) * [Mental Health and the holidays](https://media.tenor.com/images/02b89b3cbd9c29c095757e87b3b3b5f2/tenor.gif) * [Anjaana Anjaani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjaana_Anjaani) * It’s supposed to be the [George Washington Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_Bridge) * [Blush](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqTQNs9sO6M&feature=youtu.be) * [Las Vegas geography](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4_XiSN3AM8&feature=youtu.be) * How Christmasy is this movie really? * “[Anjaana Anjaani](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91F3hdi2Phc&feature=youtu.be)” and “[Tumse Hi Tumse](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWCLOpaZeLc&feature=youtu.be)” (INTERVAL (“[Aunty Ji](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HYrrHIk6l8&feature=youtu.be)” from Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu) * [Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ek_Main_Aur_Ekk_Tu) * No [13th floor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Thirteenth_Floor) * [Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Ruvo_Center_for_Brain_Health) designed by Frank Gehry, not Guggenheim * Matt wants to fire the receptionist * [Christmas Eve wedding!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_a3NAVU9YY&feature=youtu.be) * Casino bathrooms and Imran Khan’s date * Comparisons to [Ae Dil Hai Mushkil](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ae_Dil_Hai_Mushkil) * [Imran Khan is directing his next project, “Mission Mars: Keep Walking India”](https://www.filmfare.com/news/bollywood/imran-khan-debuts-as-a-director-with-mission-mars-keep-walking-india-30436-1.html) * Comparisons to [Wes Anderson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Anderson) * But how Christmasy is it? NEXT TIME: our 2018 year-end wrap up Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com) Check out [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com) Listen to [OtherWise](https://otherwiseshow.com) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #Christmas, #ChristmasMovies, #HolidayMovies, #AnjaanaAnjaani, #PriyankaChopra, #RanbirKapoor, #ZayedKhan, #SiddharthAnand, #EkMainAurEkkTu, #ShakunBatra, #ImranKhan, #KareenaKapoor, #RatnaPathak, #BomanIrani, #RamKapoor, #Bollywood

With his latest movie, Andhadhun, in theatres, we discuss two films from critically acclaimed crime auteur Sriram Raghavan. Show Notes: * Matt invents BiFL Points * [Shaktiflow](https://www.shaktiflow.org/) and [Amarjeet Sohi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amarjeet_Sohi) * [Canada Post strike](https://globalnews.ca/tag/canada-post-strike/) * [Sriram Raghavan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sriram_Raghavan) * [Raman Raghav 2.0](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raman_Raghav_2.0) * [Ek Hasina Thi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ek_Hasina_Thi_(film)) and [Badlapur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badlapur_(film)) * Listen to [Episode 25 - Varun Dhawan, Bollywood’s Next Leading Man](https://audioboom.com/posts/4955813-varun-dhawan-bollywood-s-next-leading-man) for our thoughts on Badlapur * [Johnny Gaddaar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Gaddaar) * [Vijay Anand](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vijay_Anand_(filmmaker)) and [James Hadley Chase](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Hadley_Chase) * [Johny Mera Naam](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johny_Mera_Naam) * Matt imagines a Bollywood remake of [Johnny Guitar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Guitar) * [Parwana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parwana_(1971_film)) * Loose ends * The truth about Canada * [Neil Nitin Mukesh](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neil_Nitin_Mukesh) * [Trash, Art, and The Movies on The Long Good Friday](https://itunes.apple.com/%E2%80%A6/trash-art-and-the-m%E2%80%A6/id352420040%E2%80%A6?ct=jp4f4wozpf01cvf301g91&at=10l6Xd) (INTERVAL (“[Raabta](https://youtu.be/-d9nvq3402M)” from Agent Vinod) * [Agent Vinod](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_Vinod_(2012_film)) * [Agent Vinod](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agent_Vinod_(1977_film)) 1977 * “[Raabta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raabta_(song))” and [Raabta](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raabta_(film)) * “[I Will Do The Talking](https://youtu.be/ViPQgsjytjY)” and “[Rasputin](https://youtu.be/kvDMlk3kSYg)” * In and As * How important is the plot? * “[Some days you just can’t get rid of a bomb](https://youtu.be/IIPZROBiNik)” * Comparisons to [Ek Tha Tiger](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ek_Tha_Tiger) * End credits song, “[Pyar Ki Pungi](https://youtu.be/Sjh1PQ9B73Y)” * Comparisons to [Phantom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantom_(2015_film)) * “[Raabta](https://youtu.be/-d9nvq3402M)” * Do we even want a sequel? * “[Dil Mera Muft Ka](https://youtu.be/UZCOnDuL6pM)” NEXT TIME: Bollywood Christmas movies, they exist! Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [We Are Alberta, an ATB podcast](https://www.atb.com/learn/podcast/Pages/we-are-alberta.aspx) Listen to [PopCycle](http://popcyclepod.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #SriramRaghavan, #EkHasinaThi, #JohnnyGaddaar, #AgentVinod, #Badlapur, #Andhadhun, #NeilNitinMukesh, #RimiSen, #Dharmendra, #ZakirHussain, #VinayPathak, #AshwiniKalsekar, #DayanandShetty, #SaifAliKhan, #KareenaKapoor, #AdilHussain, #RaviKishan, #PremChopra, #Raabta, #Bollywood

With his two latest films blowing up the box office, we discuss one of Bollywood’s freshest leading men, Ayushmann Khurrana. Show Notes: * We’ve changed up our recording schedule for the rest of the year, we only have three episodes left in 2018 * [Ayushmann Khurrana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayushmann_Khurrana) * [MTV Roadies](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MTV_Roadies) * [Meri Pyaari Bindu](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meri_Pyaari_Bindu), [Bareilly Ki Barfi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bareilly_Ki_Barfi), and [Shubh Mangal Saavdhan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubh_Mangal_Saavdhan) * [Andhadhun](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andhadhun) and [Badhaai Ho](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Badhaai_Ho) * [Aparshakti Khurrana](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aparshakti_Khurana) * Lack of ego * Comparions and similarities to [Rajkummar Rao](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkummar_Rao) * Great boyfriend material and [BDE](https://www.vox.com/culture/2018/6/27/17506898/big-dick-energy-explained) * [Vicky Donor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicky_Donor) * [Starbuck](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starbuck_(film)) and [Delivery Man](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delivery_Man_(film)) * People as sperm, cute sperm * Khurrana’s fertility trilogy * Not a lot of diversity * Challenging conventions of masculinity (INTERVAL (“[Pani Da Rang](https://youtu.be/EiItLWWxgOI)” from Vicky Donor) * [Hawaizaada](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaizaada) * Khurrana channels Ranbir Kapoor * We are the only ones who remember this movie * [Saawariya](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saawariya) and [Baz Lurhmann](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baz_Luhrmann) * [Boat workshop](http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o3ny7vIpMN0/VUZ5U_hbhHI/AAAAAAAAD4U/dXnuebh1gAw/s1600/Hawaizaada%2B(2015)%2B-720p%2B-%2BDVDRip%2B-%2Bx264%2B-%2BAC3%2B5.1%2B-%2BESub%2B%5BDDR%5D.mkv_001580412.jpg) * [Shivkar Bapuji Talpade](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shivkar_Bapuji_Talpade) * Style over substance * [Dum Laga Ke Haisha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dum_Laga_Ke_Haisha) * [Bhumi Pednekar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bhumi_Pednekar) * Unlikable hero * “Youth Club” * Mental health issues? * [Wife carrying](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wife-carrying) * Metaphor for marriage NEXT TIME: Sriram Raghavan’s Johnny Gaddaar and Agent Vinod Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [OtherWise](https://otherwiseshow.com/) Listen to [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [Audioboom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #AyushmannKhurrana, #VickyDonor, #YamiGautam, #AnnuKapoor, #DollyAhluwalia, #Hawaizaada, #VibhuPuri, #MithunChakraborty, #PallaviSharda, #DumLagaKeHaisha, #SharatKatariya, #BhumiPednekar, #SanjayMishra,

In our fourth annual Hindi Horror Halloween episode we discuss three films about women being possessed by malevolent forces.  Show Notes: Our previous Halloween episodes are here Thank you so much to Sruguru and Xenia / Cat Green Bike for the Apple Podcasts reviews! The Exorcist and William Friedkin (and The Devil and Father Amorth which we don’t recommend)  Sexism and the exorcism genre Naina The Eye and The Eye Ophthalmologist controversy  Hot doctor  Dark Messenger, the TV spinoff Lack of suspense  (INTERVAL (“Bichua” from 1920) 1920 Allerton Castle Sequels  Christian elements  Revolt of 1857 A real Beguiled situation Practical effects (granted ripped off of other movies) Should a horror movie be jusged by how scary it is? Hanuman saves the day! The House Next Door This is not a Bollywood film, it’s a Tamil film Films shot simultaneously in different languages Kadhal 2 Kalyanam Silent Hill (Naomi Watts is not in the film) Chinese Ghosts Subverting expectations NEXT TIME: thoughtful leading man Ayushmann Khurrana Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the Alberta Podcast Network powered by ATB Check out We Are Alberta Listen to The Well Endowed Podcast Find us on Apple Podcasts! and Stitcher! and audioBoom! and iHeartRadio! and Spotify! and Google Podcasts! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook! #Naina #Urmil Matondkar #AnujSawhney #ShripalMorakhia #1920 #VikramBhatt #RajneeshDugga l#AdahSharma #Aval #Siddharth #AndreaJeremiah #AtulKulkarni #PrakashBelawadi #Horror #Posession #Exorcism #Bollywood #TheHouseNextDoor

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of Kuch Kuch Hota Hai we welcome Aparita Bhandari and Baisakhi Roy of the Khabardaar Podcast to reminisce and evaluate how the film holds up to today’s standards. Show Notes: * Welcome to [Aparita](https://twitter.com/aparita) and [Baisakhi](https://twitter.com/baisakhi) of the [Khabardaar Podcast](https://khabardaarpodcast.com/)! * TIFF 2018 * [Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota or The Man Who Feels No Pain](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mard_Ko_Dard_Nahi_Hota), [Reason or Vivek](https://www.tiff.net/tiff/reason/), and [Bulbul Can Sing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulbul_Can_Sing) * Indian films at festivals and Indian genre cinema * Streaming services and South Indian and regional cinema * The missing market of Hindi podcasts * [Kuch Kuch Hota Hai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kuch_Kuch_Hota_Hai) * The affection for 90s Bollywood * [Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Jeeta_Wohi_Sikandar), [Rockford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockford_(film)), [Student of the Year](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Student_of_the_Year), and [3 Idiots](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3_Idiots) * [Karan Johar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karan_Johar) * [Twinkle Khanna](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twinkle_Khanna) * [Beverly Hills, 90210](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Hills,_90210) and [Archie comics](http://archiecomics.com/) * [Koochie Koochie Hota Hai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koochie_Koochie_Hota_Hai) (INTERVAL ("[Kuch Kuch Hota Hai](https://youtu.be/S9DsCP9Th7Y)" from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai) * Matt shames Erin for her love of “[Dil Tu Bataa](https://youtu.be/Hievfejv90c)” * Does anyone working in Bollywood know how to play basketball? * Rani Mukerji has very small writing * [A one kid, one grandma Parent Trap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Parent_Trap_(1961_film)) * [The Neelam Show](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neelam_Kothari) * So much summer camp * Matt thinks all of the suits are too big * KKHH then and now * SRK’s worst flirting techniques * [Negging](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Negging) * Traditional ideals in a modern package * “Only death can save you from Ranbir Kapoor” * Karan Johar’s version of summer camp * [Parzaan Dastur](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parzaan_Dastur) * The origin of the [Dharma Productions logo](https://youtu.be/ZradJKsPZB8) music * The SRK-Kajol jodi NEXT TIME: our 4th annual Hindi Horror Halloween episode Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [We Are Alberta](https://www.atb.com/learn/podcast/Pages/we-are-alberta.aspx?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=We+Are+Alberta+Podcast+%7C+ATB+Financial&utm_campaign=Copy+of+AFFILIATES+) Listen to [Otherwise](https://otherwiseshow.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #KuchKuchHotaHai, #KaranJohar, #ShahRukhKhan, #Kajol, #SalmanKhan, #SanaSaeed, #FaridaJalal, #AnupamKher, #JohnnyLever, #Bollywood, #RaniMukerji, #KKHH

We welcome Beth Watkins of Beth Loves Bollywood to discuss two films starring, directed, and produced by Raj Kapoor. Show Notes: * Welcome to [Beth Loves Bollywood](http://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/)! * [Mujhse Dostu Karoge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mujhse_Dosti_Karoge!)! * [Shree 420](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shree_420) * [Bengali cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinema_of_West_Bengal) and [Satyajit Ray](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satyajit_Ray) * [Raj Kapoor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raj_Kapoor) * Take that Hugh Jackman * [Prithviraj Kapoor](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithviraj_Kapoor) and [the Kapoors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kapoor_family) * Comparisons to [Charlie Chaplin](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charlie_Chaplin) * [Aag](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aag_(1948_film)) * “Dude’s got a type” * [Chiaroscuro lighting](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiaroscuro) * “[Raat Ko Jee Chamke Taare](https://youtu.be/NH1Iq-MfIVE)” * Nimmi(s) * Comparisons to [Orson Welles](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orson_Welles) * Kapoor as India (INTERVAL (”[Jeena Yahan Marna Yahan](https://youtu.be/uze01t7vdaM)” from Mera Naam Joker) * [Mera Naam Joker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mera_Naam_Joker) * “[Duff beer For Me, Duff Beer For You](https://youtu.be/JoKpmmoHG_M)” * [Kseniya Ryabinkina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kseniya_Ryabinkina) * [Shankar Jaikishan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shankar_Jaikishan) * [Creepy clown doll](https://n2.sdlcdn.com/imgs/a/t/1/Prop-It-Up-Vintage-Bollywood-SDL242271388-1-a45e1.jpg) * No one likes clowns (at least they aren’t as bad as mimes) * Why do auteurs like the circus? * [Hot for teacher](https://youtu.be/6M4_Ommfvv0) * Is the Russian comprehensible? * Entitlement and the male ego * [Dom DeLuise](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dom_DeLuise) * Black and white vs. colour * “[Jaane Kahan Gaye Woh Din](https://youtu.be/yiUWxAbqTrE)” and “[Angh Lag Jaa Baalma](https://youtu.be/fb2jefcNcTI)” * [They do sell the clown doll](https://www.amazon.in/MASOOM-Mera-Naam-Joker/dp/B00FSA7XAC) * [Ajooba](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajooba) NEXT TIME: Kuch Kuch Hota Hai with [Khabardaar Podcast](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajooba) Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [We Are Alberta](https://www.atb.com/learn/podcast/Pages/we-are-alberta.aspx?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=We+Are+Alberta+Podcast+%7C+ATB+Financial&utm_campaign=Copy+of+AFFILIATES+) Listen to [Otherwise](https://otherwiseshow.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #RajKapoor #Aag #Nargis #KaminiKaushal #NigarSultana #ShashiKapoor #MeraNaamJoker #RishiKapoor #SimiGarewal #Dharmendra #RajendraKumar #KseniyaRyabinkina #Padmini #Bollywood

We bid adieu to the summer season with a trio of road films.    Show Notes: * We were out late partying at our friends’ wedding * Thanks vcx100 * [Karwaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karwaan#Critical_reception) * [The road movie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Road_movie) * Matt remembers a [robot museum in Wisconsin](https://www.tommybartlett.com/exploratory/) * Is the road movie a genre? How is it different from a chase movie? or a travelogue?  * [Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd.](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honeymoon_Travels_Pvt._Ltd.) * Just like [Sorcerer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorcerer_(film)) * [Reema Kagti](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reema_Kagti) * The film’s super twist * Radio DJ narrator  * “[Sajanaji Vari Vari](https://youtu.be/ZEMsTk5SPSg)” * Public versus private lives (INTERVAL (“[Dil Dhadakne Do](https://youtu.be/WuMWwPHTSoY)” from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara) * It’s the following evening, Erin made a cocktail * [Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zindagi_Na_Milegi_Dobara) * Customary explanation of Katrina Kaif’s accent * [Running of the bulls](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_of_the_bulls) * “[Senorita](https://youtu.be/3lStGpkFD10)” * Masculine vulnerability  * [Bagwati](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/719Nhh1lMvL._SX425_.jpg) * [La Tomatina](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Tomatina) and “[Ik Junoon (Paint it red)](https://youtu.be/5PbWtDGOL8A)” * [Piku](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piku) * Age difference bwteen love interests  * “[The sexual power of Irrfan Khan](https://st1.bollywoodlife.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/irfan-31013130131102938130221145602.jpg)” * Coming to terms with loss * Parineeti Chopra turned the title role down * While Irrfan Khan turned down The Martian  * Understated romance * [Howrah Bridge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howrah_Bridge) NEXT TIME: Raj Kapoor with special guest [Beth Loves Bollywood](http://www.bethlovesbollywood.com) Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [LitFest Alberta](https://litfestalberta.org) Listen to [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&uo=4&ct=jlyok7ifrc01cvf301g91&at=10l6Xd)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #HoneymoonTravelsPvtLtd, #ReemaKagti, #BomanIrani, #ShabanaAzmi, #KayKayMenon, #RaimaSen, #SandhyaMridul, #VikramChatwal, #AmeeshaPatel, #KaranKhanna, #RanvirShorey, #DiaMirza, #AbhayDeol, #MinisshaLamba, #ArjunRampal, #ZindagiNaMilegiDobara, #KatrinaKaif, #ZoyaAkhtar, #FarhanAkhtar, #HrithikRoshan, #KalkiKoechlin, #Piku, #ShoojitSircar, #AmitabhBachchan, #DeepikaPadukone, #IrrfanKhan, #roadmovies, #Bollywood, #NaseeruddinShah

Netflix has released their latest Hindi project, the three part horror series Ghoul, and we were so impressed we decided to record a quick supplemental episode. Show Notes: * [Split Screen Podcast: Bonus Episode 1 - The Future Of Streaming In Bollywood](https://audioboom.com/posts/6966947-bonus-episode-1-the-future-of-streaming-in-bollywood) * [Omnipresent](https://youtu.be/0LSgWzzaTD4)  * [Ghoul Review: The Demons Within by Rahul Desai](https://www.filmcompanion.in/ghoul-review-netflix-radhika-apte) * [Ghoul director Patrick Graham: We don’t intend to offend people](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/ghoul-director-patrick-graham-netflix-5322868/) * [Ghoul director Patrick Graham: India hasn’t found its voice when it comes to horror](https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/india-hasnt-found-its-voice-when-it-comes-to-horror-5327773/) NEXT TIME: we get road trippin’ Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com) Listen to [Repodcasting](https://repodcasting.blubrry.net/?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=Repodcasting&utm_campaign=Member+podcasts+-+NEW)  Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #Ghoul, #Blumhouse, #PhantomFilms, #PatrickGraham, #RadhikaApte, #ManavKaul, #Horror, #Netflix

We welcome Elizabeth Spencer and Karen Unland of That’s A Thing?! to discuss two films about teen girls, and their moms. Show Notes: * Thanks Sri Rao for the Nimbu Pani recipe, get his book [Bollywood Kitchen](http://www.newyorksri.com/books/) (sorry for all the noise our metal straws make) * [That’s A Thing?!](https://thatsathing.transistor.fm/?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=That%26%2339%3Bs+a+Thing%3F%21&utm_campaign=Member+podcasts+-+NEW) * Erin knows nothing about teens * Do teenagers even watch movies anymore? * [The Lobby](http://www.thelobbymovies.com/) * [Are today’s teen movies as good as the ones from the ‘90s?](http://mrwgifs.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Alicia-Silverstone-As-If-Reaction-Gif-In-Clueless.gif) * [The YA genre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_adult_fiction) * Why aren’t there a lot of Bollywood films about teenagers? * [The best joke](https://youtu.be/zcZ-jg670bE) * [Gippi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gippi) * SO MUCH SMOKING * Fat jokes * “It’s nice to watch a movie” * Twilight parallels? * [Blackface](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface)… (more here on [Bollywood and blackface](https://splinternews.com/bollywood-s-shameful-history-of-blackface-1793856198)) * Realistic portrayal of teen life? * [The Kraz](https://youtu.be/XIGAsK0newk) (INTERVAL (“[Main Kaun Hoon](https://youtu.be/XyZ0aXrpJIc)” from Secret Superstar) * [Secret Superstar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Secret_Superstar) * [Meghna Mishra](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meghna_Mishra) * Age appropriate songs * Songs: “[Nachdi Phira](https://youtu.be/90csu7Y-zzA),” “[Meri Pyaari Ammi](https://youtu.be/z4I2H6Mulc0),” and “[Sapne Re](https://youtu.be/tQZdmF3VZyg)” * Box office and [popularity in China](https://www.forbes.com/sites/suparnadutt/2018/02/12/indias-aamir-khan-is-the-secret-superstar-of-chinas-box-office/https://www.forbes.com/sites/suparnadutt/2018/02/12/indias-aamir-khan-is-the-secret-superstar-of-chinas-box-office/) * Domestic violence * Daughters supporting mothers * An inaccurately positive portrayal of the Internet * Young love * Shakti Kumar’s first YouTube video: “[Sexy Baliye](https://youtu.be/-2VZsMrWbag)” * The human right to dream NEXT TIME: road trip movies! Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [ATB’s The Branch for Arts and Culture](https://www.atb.com/business/experts/arts-and-culture-branch/Pages/default.aspx) Listen to [The UnDad Podcast](https://theundad.com/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #YA, #YoungAdult, #TeenComedy, #Bollywood, #Gippi, #RiyaVij, #JayatiModi, #TaahaShah, #DivyaDutta, #MrinalChawla, #DoorvaTripathi, #KaranJohar, #SecretSuperstar, #AamirKhan, #ZairaWasim, #MeherVij, #RajArjun, #MeghnaMishra

With his biopic in theatres, we’re discussing Bollywood bad boy Sanjay Dutt’s life and work. Show Notes: * Thank you Sidhu177! * South Indian cinema we watch * [Mahanati](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahanati) and [Aruvi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aruvi), also [Arjun Reddy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjun_Reddy) * [Split Screen Podcast](https://audioboom.com/channel/splitscreenpodcast) * [Not Just Bollywood](https://homemcr.org/event/not-just-bollywood-hindies-the-indian-film-industry/), it actually doesn’t start till September * [Sunil Dutt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunil_Dutt) and [Nargis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nargis) * [Sanjay Dutt](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjay_Dutt) * [Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster 3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saheb,_Biwi_Aur_Gangster_3) * [Episode 52: Rats in a Maze: Anurag Kashyap’s Black Friday and No Smoking](https://audioboom.com/posts/6525622-rats-in-a-maze-anurag-kashyap-s-black-friday-and-no-smoking) * [Rocky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_(1981_film)) * [Munna Bhai M.B.B.S](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Munna_Bhai_M.B.B.S.) * [Rajkummar Hirani](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rajkumar_Hirani) * What are [candy stripers](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candy%20striper)? * [Hazing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hazing) * Songs: “[Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.](https://youtu.be/lqyUdjm5wd8)”, “[Chann Chann](https://youtu.be/HyK3VIY-W_g)”, “[Apun Jaisa Tapori](https://youtu.be/b4ZYLnorsMA)”, and “[Dekhle Aankhon Mein Aankhien Daal](https://youtu.be/FtQVRCvZlQQ)” * [Sequel](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lage_Raho_Munna_Bhai) (INTERVAL (”[Baba Bolta Hain Bas Ho Gaya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcdOumGkgag&feature=youtu.be)” from Sanju) * [Sanju](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanju) * Propaganda? * Good performances, terrible wigs * Little behind the scenes scenes * [Tim Meadows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Meadows) in [Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walk_Hard:_The_Dewey_Cox_Story) * The media and authenticity * Comparisons to [Citizen Kane](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizen_Kane) * Fictionalized non-fiction * Father/son relationship * Props to Jim Sarbh, Vicky Kaushal, and Sonam Kapoor * Songs: “[Main Badhiya Tu Bhi Badhiya](https://youtu.be/lk4lraE0wxU)” and “[Kar Har Maidaan Fateh](https://youtu.be/9iIX4PBplAY)” * [Listen to Piyush Patel’s take](https://soundcloud.com/5riverbeat/5-river-beat-july-5-2018-sanju-review?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=facebook) NEXT TIME: We’re joined by Karen Unland and Elizabeth Spencer of That’s A Thing to discuss two YA films Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](http://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out the [Edmonton Community Foundation](https://www.ecfoundation.org/) and [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com/) Listen to [EPIC Podcast](http://www.epicpodcast.ca/) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #SanjayDutt, #RajkumarHirani, #SunilDutt, #Nargis, #ArshadWarsi, #BomanIrani, #JimmySheirgill, #GracySingh, #NawazuddinSiddiqui, #MunnaBhaiM.B.B.S., #Sanju, #RanbirKapoor, #PareshRawal, #VickyKaushal, #ManishaKoirala, #DiaMirza, #SonamKapoor, #AnushkaSharma, #JimSarbh, #Bollywood

With Netflix’s first original Indian series, Sacred Games, we’ve snuck in a quick supplemental episode to discuss the first season of the highly anticipated adaptation of Vikram Chandra’s novel from Phantom Film maestros Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap. Show Notes: * NYT: “[Review: The Criminal Life in Mumbai in ‘Sacred Games’](https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/06/arts/television/sacred-games-netflix-review.html)” * [“Sacred Games on Netflix: Decoding the intricate title credits and logo design”](https://www.architecturaldigest.in/content/sacred-games-netflix-logo-title-design/) NEXT TIME: Sanju, we promise Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com) powered by [ATB](http://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out the [Edmonton Community Foundation](https://www.ecfoundation.org/) and [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com) Listen to [City of Champions](http://shanefen.podbean.com/?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=City+of+Champions&utm_campaign=July+2018+APN+members+and+affiliates) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #SacredGames, #VikramChandra, #VikramadityaMotwane, #AnuragKashyap, #SaifAliKhan, #NawazuddinSiddiqui, #RadhikaApte, #NeerajKabi, #JatinSarna, #KubraSait, #JitendraJoshi, #RajshriDeshpande, #ElnaazNorouzi, #SunnyPawar, #Bollywood, #Netflix

In this episode we discuss three films produced by and starring Anushka Sharma. Just a note, we discuss some mature subjects in this episode including sexual assault, honour killings, and infanticide. There’s also a fair amount of spoilers. Show Notes: * We hope all our fellow Canadians had a happy Canada Day * Thank you karenrayan and Airia101 * [Eros Now](https://erosnow.com/), [Hotstar](https://ca.hotstar.com/), and [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.ca/Amazon-com-Amazon-Prime-Video/dp/B00N28818A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1530473242&sr=8-2&keywords=prime+video) * We can finally watch [Aisha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aisha_(film)) * Amazon isn’t a great company, Amazon Prime Video in Canada versus America * [Access Bollywood](https://accessbollywood.net/) * [Anushka Sharma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anushka_Sharma) * [Clean Slate Films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clean_Slate_Films) * [Kaneda](https://zippy.gfycat.com/CautiousFavorableLarva.gif) * [NH10](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NH10) * Women can be complicit in toxic masculinity * [Deadly Road Trip](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/DeadlyRoadTrip) * Comparison to [rape revenge films](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape_and_revenge_film) and [honour killings](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_killing) * Urban versus rural India * Violence and grindhouse aesthetics (INTERVAL ( “[Naughty Billo](https://youtu.be/fCqwgtyCSDI)” from Phillauri) * [Phillauri](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phillauri_(film)) * [Suraj Sharma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suraj_Sharma) * This is not [magic realism](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magic_realism); [Shaandaar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaandaar) might be considered MR * [Paranormal romance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal_romance) * Poets and poetry * [Jallianwala Bagh massacre](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jallianwala_Bagh_massacre) and unfinished business * Commitment issues * The modern day is so weird! * Sexy times * Special effects * [Pari: Not A Fairytale](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pari_(2018_Indian_film)) * More [paranormal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paranormal) than romance * [Feral Woman](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/WildChild) trope * [Ifrit](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ifrit) * [Menstrual Menace](https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/MenstrualMenace) * Themes regarding childbirth and motherhood * Erin hates eye stuff (and teeth stuff) * Overuse of cheap [jump scares](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_scare) * Comparisons to contemporary Hollywood horror * Naked zebra! * Overarching themes and new voices NEXT TIME: Sanjay Dutt and the biopic Sanju Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com/) powered by [ATB](http://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [ATB BoostR](http://www.atb.com/business/experts/Pages/ATB-BoostR.aspx) Listen to [The Bothy](https://www.calumlykanstorytelling.com/the-bothy-podcast?utm_source=Publicate&utm_medium=embed&utm_content=Scottish+Storyteller+%7C+Calgary+%7C+Calum+Lykan+Storytelling+&%20Tours=&utm_campaign=March+2018+APN+members+and+affiliates) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-Bollywood-is-For-Lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #CleanSlateFilms #AnushkaSharma #NavdeepSingh #NH10 #NeilBhoopalam #DarshanKumar #Phillauri #AnshaiLal #DiljitDosanjh #SurajSharma #MehreenPirzada #Pari #PrositRoy #ParambrataChatterjee #RajatKapoor #RitabhariChakraborty #KarneshSharma #Bollywood