Filmi Ladies

Filmi Ladies

Filmi Ladies takes a woman-centered look at Indian cinema, with occasional detours into books, tv, and other pop culture. Hosted by Pitu Sultan and Beth Loves Bollywood.

  1. Filmi Ladies episode 183: heart trouble: Dil Deke Dekho and Dilruba

    2D AGO

    Filmi Ladies episode 183: heart trouble: Dil Deke Dekho and Dilruba

    Happy (belated) Valentine's and Galentine's Day to all! To celebrate this holiday of pyar, ishq, aur mohabbat, we each picked a movie with the word 'dil' in the title. Pitu picked Dil Deke Dekho (1959) and Beth picked Dilruba (1950). There's also a little quiz! Completely unrelated: Beth's friend and an absolute connoisseur of the more fringe aspects of Hindi cinema Aseem Chandaver talks about Harinam Singh. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUfHXxQgf9E/?igsh=emx5c2p0bWZtZzl4 Shaitani Dracula: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbm_vQQ0UVI What are your favorite dil films? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    40 min
  2. Filmi Ladies episode 182: Madhabi Mukherjee

    FEB 11

    Filmi Ladies episode 182: Madhabi Mukherjee

    Both Beth and Pitu adore the incredibly talented Madhabi Mukherjee. Even if she had only worked in Satyajit Ray projects, hers would still be a phenomenal filmography but she is a prolific Bengali actress apart from her Ray films. In this episode we discuss Charulata, Biraj Bou, Kapurush, Dibratrirkabya and Garh Nasimpur. We also briefly mention Mahanagar. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 19m
  3. Filmi Ladies episode 181: Kabhi Kabhie 50th Anniversary

    FEB 4

    Filmi Ladies episode 181: Kabhi Kabhie 50th Anniversary

    Kabhi Kabhie contains many, many elements familiar in the Yash Chopra Universe, but how well does he combine them here? We actually disagree a bit about how effective this film is, but an initially unimpressed Beth is overall convinced by PItu's more positive interpretations, and we agree the film has some interesting ideas at its core. Plus amazing music, costumes, and set design! What did you think about Kabhi Kabhie when you last rewatched it? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 7m
  4. Filmi Ladies episode 180: Kangana Ranaut (superstars series 27)

    JAN 28

    Filmi Ladies episode 180: Kangana Ranaut (superstars series 27)

    Love her or hate her, you can't ignore her. We are talking about Kangana Ranaut—probably the most polarizing person in our superstars series. Actually, we aren't even sure she is a superstar! We have spoken about Queen in a prior episode (https://youtu.be/uKrUDONBS2A?si=Mnl2Jhib4dHixyH3), but in this one we discuss Raaz 2, Fashion, Tanu Weds Manu 2, Rangoon, and Panga. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 13m
  5. Filmi Ladies episode 179: Shaan and Enthiran (Robot)

    JAN 21

    Filmi Ladies episode 179: Shaan and Enthiran (Robot)

    We've reached the SHINY part of our rainbow series: silver! In Indian movies, it can be futuristic (like the tech of Enthiran), disco (like Shaan), or earthy (like Urmila's jewelry in Chamma Chamma Baaje Re), and it can evoke elegance and romance like no other. Silver always has something to say. If you want more time with Enthiran or Love Story 2050, check out Beth's essays. https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2010/10/him-robot-endhiran.html https://culturalgutter.com/2025/05/15/love-story-2050/ Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 6m
  6. Filmi Ladies episode 178: Khiladi films, part 2: Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladiyion Ka Khiladi

    JAN 14

    Filmi Ladies episode 178: Khiladi films, part 2: Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladiyion Ka Khiladi

    Time for some 90s nostalgia with this very fun franchise where none of the movies are connected to each other! It's an Akki fest on the podcast where we discuss Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). For discussion: is EVERYTHING better with Rekha in it? (There is a right answer.) Watch part 1 for our discussion on Khiladi (1992) and Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995). Catch Beth discussing some of the crazy list of top 25 Indian films of the 2000s on Let's Talk Melbourne! https://open.spotify.com/episode/6QRPoQ8SECBR3IWOWnDi6B?si=B9ckAmKiSdmXArW2ex4rVg What are your favorite Khiladi movies? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 6m
  7. Filmi Ladies episode 177: Khiladi films, part 1: Khiladi, Sabse Bada Khiladi

    JAN 7

    Filmi Ladies episode 177: Khiladi films, part 1: Khiladi, Sabse Bada Khiladi

    Time for some 90s nostalgia with this very fun franchise where none of the movies are connected to each other! It's an Akki fest on the podcast where we discuss Khiladi (1992) and Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) in this first of two episodes. And we cover Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996) in part 2. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbollywood on Bluesky Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    36 min
  8. Filmi Ladies episode 176: Sairat

    12/31/2025

    Filmi Ladies episode 176: Sairat

    Spoilers ahead! Also, content notice: this film is about honor killings. Make a listening choice that works for your mental well-being. Almost a decade after its release, the beloved Marathi film Sairat is as powerful as ever. Join us for a rambling discussion of what makes it so special and enduring. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062@filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on InstagramBeth is @bethlovesbollywood on BlueskyEmail us at filmiladies at gmailSee our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfyOur logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

    1h 20m
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4.3
out of 5
10 Ratings

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Filmi Ladies takes a woman-centered look at Indian cinema, with occasional detours into books, tv, and other pop culture. Hosted by Pitu Sultan and Beth Loves Bollywood.

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  • Creator
    Filmi Ladies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    183
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Filmi Ladies
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    Filmi Ladies

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