Casually Obsessed

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The Indian Express entertainment podcast where hosts Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla and Shruti Kaushal discuss movies, TV shows and social media trends. 

  1. ‘Nihilist’ or ‘Cheater’ Penguin?

    6 DAYS AGO

    ‘Nihilist’ or ‘Cheater’ Penguin?

    A viral penguin has taken over social media, and in this episode of Casually Obsessed, we break down the many theories sparked by a clip from Werner Herzog’s documentary, including the surprisingly dramatic possibility of penguin infidelity. In this unhinged episode, we also dive into Border 2, starring Sunny Deol, Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, and Ahan Shetty, and unpack how Bollywood continues to lean heavily on nostalgia to stay afloat. We then shift gears to streaming, discussing two of Netflix’s most buzzed-about book adaptations: People We Meet on Vacation and Seven Dials by Agatha Christie. Stay tuned! Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    22 min
  2. Why is everyone throwing back to 2016?

    25 JAN

    Why is everyone throwing back to 2016?

    Hello, listeners! We’re officially teleporting back to 2016. As the throwback trend continues to dominate our feeds, this episode revisits the era of unforgettable viral moments like the mannequin challenge, Snapchat and Retrica filters, pop culture highs, iconic music like Charlie Puth's We Don't Talk Anymore and Closer by The Chainsmokers,  the Musically (now TikTok) wave, iconic Bollywood moments, and more. We also dive into A R Rahman’s recent controversy, which ‘unexpectedly’ drew a reaction from Kangana Ranaut. Plus, we discuss Vir Das’s latest acting stint in Happy Patel and Imran Khan’s guest appearance. Now, it’s for you to find out whether the film is worth your time and attention! Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    29 min
  3. Are older women sidelined in the workplace?

    18 JAN

    Are older women sidelined in the workplace?

    Age is just a number… unless you are a woman. From leading men ageing like fine wine to actresses being quietly sidelined once they’re deemed “too old,” ageism still shapes who gets visibility and opportunity. In this episode, Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla, and Shruti Kaushal talk about the double standards around ageing — on screen, on social media, and in real life. From OTT reinventions and second innings to why experience is so rarely treated as an asset, they unpack how women navigate relevance, ambition, and visibility at every stage of life. They explore all this through the lens of the TV show - Younger, films like Saand ki Aankh and artists like comedian Zarna Garg, Madhuri Dixit, Neena Gupta and Rani Mukherji. Because growing older shouldn’t mean disappearing. Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    25 min
  4. Is India ready for the DINK life?

    10 JAN

    Is India ready for the DINK life?

    The DINK lifestyle is creating a buzz across the country, especially among urban couples rethinking traditional lifestyle. In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of choosing a double income, no kids life, unpacking what it means in the context of modern India. We also explore how pop culture shaped this mindset long before it had a name, with shows like Sex and the City, How I Met Your Mother normalising independence and unconventional choices. Furthermore, we also chime in on Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi-starrer “Haq”, which is streaming on Netflix and winning plaudits. Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    29 min
  5. Welcome to 2026: The Internet Is Cringe, Vecna Is Looming, and Bridgerton Is Back

    3 JAN

    Welcome to 2026: The Internet Is Cringe, Vecna Is Looming, and Bridgerton Is Back

    The New Year is here, and so is our favourite coping mechanism, which is overthinking pop culture so we don’t have to process real life. In this episode, we start with the big end-of-year question: what actually counts as “good” viral content, because the internet’s latest earworm (“one lollipop, two lollipop…”) is being roasted into oblivion, and Tony Kakkar’s response suggests the strategy might be the cringe. From there, we get into the anxiety of finishing beloved franchises: Stranger Things Season 5, Volume 2 lands with a lot of anticipation and not enough momentum. Then we pivot to the Bridgerton trailer, which is extremely Cinderella-coded. And finally, we talk about Pluribus. Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla, & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    29 min
  6. Winter watchlist: Knives Out 3, Emily in Paris, and our Dhurandhar Year-End Picks

    27/12/2025

    Winter watchlist: Knives Out 3, Emily in Paris, and our Dhurandhar Year-End Picks

    The winter blues have arrived, and so has our preferred response: staying in bed and watching everything. In this episode, we move from comfort-viewing to critique—starting with Wake Up Dead Man, the third Knives Out instalment, and why its church-set mystery (and Fleabag’s “hot priest” in a very different register) makes for a satisfying, self-aware detective story. From there, we pivot to the disappointment of rewatching early-2000s Bollywood (Kaal) and the slow erosion of patience with Emily in Paris Season 5. We also talk about Single Papa and what it reveals about the current content cycle: easy premises, louder stereotypes, and social media enthusiasm that doesn’t always translate on screen. We close with the internet’s “Day One as a spy in Pakistan” trend, a brief return to the Dhurandhar discourse via The Great Shamsuddin Family, and our nine best picks from 2025. Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    32 min
  7. Christmas Special: Seasonal movie binges, Secret Santa, and our holiday playlist

    20/12/2025

    Christmas Special: Seasonal movie binges, Secret Santa, and our holiday playlist

    This Christmas special, we talk about what December actually looked like growing up—snow in Shimla, winter holidays shaped by Narnia marathons, and the long years of believing in Santa before the illusion was rudely dispelled. From there, the conversation turns to seasonal viewing. Alongside familiar rewatches (Home Alone), we discuss recent holiday releases including A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, My Secret Santa, Champagne Problems, and Gurinder Chadha’s Christmas Karma. We also touch on older catalogue titles such as Holiday in the Wild, now part of the background noise of December streaming. The episode closes with a tutorial on Christmas aesthetics or creating the 'Christmassy vatavaran', if you will, while still working— playlists, muted Netflix fireplaces, cakes, and of course, hot chocolate. Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla, & Shruti Kaushal Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar Produced by Niharika Nanda

    36 min
  8. Did we like Dhurandhar? Aditya Dhar's spy thriller everyone’s arguing about

    13/12/2025

    Did we like Dhurandhar? Aditya Dhar's spy thriller everyone’s arguing about

    With Dhurandhar stirring up equal parts excitement, criticism, and speculation, we dive into what the film is actually doing, from its massive three-hour-plus scale to the way it blends nationalism, espionage, and high-gloss Bollywood action. We talk about the performances that anchor the story — Ranveer Singh’s brooding intensity, Akshaye Khanna’s villain avatar, Sanjay Dutt's screen presence, and Arjun Rampal's charisma , and where the film lands when it comes to storytelling, politics, and spectacle. We also look at the conversations around female representation, real-world inspiration, and why this movie seems to divide audiences as much as it thrills them. Threaded through all of this is a simple question: what makes a blockbuster work today, and is Dhurandhar reaching for something bigger than its genre? Hosted by Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla & Shruti Kaushal. Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar. Produced by Niharika Nanda.

    19 min
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The Indian Express entertainment podcast where hosts Niharika Nanda, Aishwarya Khosla and Shruti Kaushal discuss movies, TV shows and social media trends. 

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  • Creator
    Express Audio
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Express Audio
  • Show Website
    Casually Obsessed