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We discuss Kiran Rao's second directorial venture "Laapataa Ladies", a
film about two newlywed brides who are lost. We enjoyed this sweet,
witty and heartwarming tale a lot, and couldn't stop raving about the
story, direction and performances.

Did you watch Laapataa Ladies? What did you think?

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When you're talking about Indian movies, he's a cine qua non [note from editor: stop it]: Raj Kapoor (1924–1988). We look at Shree 420, Chori Chori, and Aah, with detours into Sangam, Mera Naam Joker, Bobby, Prem Rog, and, yes, Ram Tere Ganga Maili.



• We love how his films always have ideas and messages, especially the socialist ones!

• Why does Nargis's departure from his life seem to turn him into a dirty old man when he's behind the camera?

• And why does he seem to go downhill in the color film era?

• Do you prefer him as an actor or as a director - or are those inseparable concepts?

• What's your favorite performance?

• And what's your favorite song sequence in one of his directed projects?

• If you want to watch the adorable musical performance at the end of Aah (though it's a bit spoiler-y), try this link https://youtu.be/jpkWkZ6Kf0Y?si=OzvIBrY0HZZw6qKS&t=7944 (start at 2:12:24 if it doesn't automatically).



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On today's episode we discuss the Filmi Jodi of Amar Singh Chamkila and his singing partner and wife Amarjot. This Netflix biopic is a meeting of three genius minds: director Imtiaz Ali, music composer A R Rahman and actor/singer Diljit Dosanjh.



Tell us:

• Do you like biopics in general?

• What did you think of Chamkila?

• Were you familiar with Chamkila before watching the movie?

• How do you feel about Imtiaz Ali movies?



We stay pretty on track in this one, but a few other films pop up briefly: Socha Na Tha, Jab We Met, Jab Harry Met Sejal, Rockstar, and Crew.



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Today we're launching a new series on the first family of Hindi cinema:
THE KAPOORS! Founding great-granddaddy Prithviraj (1906–1972) has an
incredibly filmi beginning: once plucked from a line of extras by a
heroine for his sizzling looks, he never looked back. He bridged the
transition from silent films to talkies, became a superstar, managed an
entire second career as the head of a traveling theater troupe, and was
part of a network of industry figures whose names we still know today.

To get a better understanding of his stardom, we focus on Vidyapati
(1937, made by Calcutta's New Theatres), Sikandar (1941), and Kal Aaj
aur Kal (1971). Yes, there's a 30-year gap in there—and Mughal-e-Azam is
not on the list because we both find it a dreadful slog—but never fear,
we talk about his transition into the pater familias for the ages.

Read more of Beth's thoughts on Sikandar on her blog
https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2014/04/sikandar-1941.html.
Beth recommends Madhu Jain's biography The Kapoors with a cautionary
note that at times it is repetitive (who amongst us, etc) and
sycophantic.

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There's so much to love about 'Crew'! Bossladies, heist, hijinks, glamor, humor, Ila Arun remixes and so, so much gold!

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Today's episode celebrates the greatest of Indian superstars: the brilliant Sridevi! In a career spanning 50 years, she did 300 movies in 5 languages. Truly an icon for the ages!



Our dear friend Amrita from Khandaan podcast joined us to talk about this effervescent and electric actress, a Filmi Ladies favorite! We focus on three of her Hindi hits: Amrita picked Chandni (1989), Pitu picked Mr India (1987) and Beth, for reasons she will explain, picked Jaani Dost?!?



Tell us: which is your favorite Sri role?



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