Filmi Ladies

Filmi Ladies
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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 139: Hyderabad Blues and Blue 💙

    5D AGO

    Filmi Ladies episode 139: Hyderabad Blues and Blue 💙

    Blue is so many things: it's clear blue skies and the ocean, the excitement of tropical holidays, but also the snobbery of the blue-blooded and the preppy set. It's also the beloved morpankhi color of peacocks and the monsoon rains, as well as the sadness of feeling a little down or downright depressed. We explore the depths of the color blue (pun intended) with Blue (2009) and the angst and melancholia of Hyderabad Blues (1998). What are your favorite movies that are blue—even if they give you the blues? 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

    51 min
  2. Filmi Ladies episode 138: NRI films

    APR 9

    Filmi Ladies episode 138: NRI films

    Special guest Vikas Raheja from the Let's Talk, Melbourne podcast joins us to discuss NRI films. All your favorites come up, with special attention beyond the SRK-Chopra-Johar of this genre: Dil Chahta Hai (2001), Bollywood Hollywood (2002), and Flavors (2003). Listen to Vikas's podcast. https://creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/vikas-raheja/ 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 39m
  3. Filmi Ladies episode 128: Black Warrant and Guptodhoner Sondhane 🤎

    APR 8

    Filmi Ladies episode 128: Black Warrant and Guptodhoner Sondhane 🤎

    Brown is so beautiful: natural and warm and sturdy, it reminds us of coffee and tea, trees and stones, antique furniture, fine leathers, furry friends, and, in the case of our chosen projects, the symbol of legal authority (khaki) and ageless history (old papers and ruins). Pitu watched Vikramaditya Motwane's new series Black Warrant (2025) and Beth watched the Bengali archaeology adventure Guptodhoner Sondhane (2018). Tell us what films you think of when you think of brown? And what amazing chocolatey or baked good do you like to eat while watching? PS Beth is dressed like a wooly acorn because it's -16 C where she lives. 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
  4. Filmi Ladies episode 133: The Dirty Picture and Badhaai Do 💜

    APR 8

    Filmi Ladies episode 133: The Dirty Picture and Badhaai Do 💜

    Wherever could we find purple prose in Hindi cinema??? The Dirty Picture (2011), that's for sure. 💜 💜 💜 We also discuss the lavender marriage in the lovely queer rights film Badhaai Do (2022). Purple has a fascinating history that Pitu shares in the beginning of this episode. We're lucky to have such easy access to this strong, confident color today! 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

    56 min
  5. Filmi Ladies episode 137: Sabrina and Yeh Dillagi

    APR 2

    Filmi Ladies episode 137: Sabrina and Yeh Dillagi

    We time travel between 1950s Hollywood and 1990s Bollywood to discuss two movies that are same same but different - Sabrina (1954) and its Hindi adaptation Yeh Dillagi (1994). Ole Ole indeed! 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

    58 min
  6. Filmi Ladies episode 136: M. F. Husain's Gaja Gamini and Meenaxi: A Tale of 3 Cities

    MAR 26

    Filmi Ladies episode 136: M. F. Husain's Gaja Gamini and Meenaxi: A Tale of 3 Cities

    We are not aMUSEd. Ugh, these movies. It's Beth's fault that we watched them, and we're both glad to have finally seen these films and we can have informed opinions...but unfortunately those opinions are quite negative. The real takeaway is that men authoring stories about how women inspire them is quite unnecessary and just takes up more air in the room that could have gone to women authoring their own stories. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ If you want more on Gaja Gamini, see our friend Carla (Filmi Geek's) blog. https://www.filmigeek.com/2013/03/gaja-gamini-2000.html 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

    30 min
  7. Filmi Ladies episode 135: Shashi Kapoor Birthday Special

    MAR 18

    Filmi Ladies episode 135: Shashi Kapoor Birthday Special

    Yes yes, we've already done an episode on Shashi Kapoor, but his filmography is so vast and varied that there's always room for another! We both chose a film for his young, middle and older years, so there are 6 films under discussion today: Dharmputra (1961, his debut as an adult), Pyaar Kiye Jaa (1966), Chori Mera Kaam (1975), Trishna (1978), Pyaar Ki Jeet (1987), and In Custody/Muhafiz (1994). If you want to read Beth's post on Chori Mera Kaam, it's here https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2009/10/chori-mera-kaam.html and all her blog posts on Shashi films are here https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/search/label/house%20favorite%3A%20Shashi%20Kapoor. The song Beth mentions (Are Kahe Ko Kahe Ko) is here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYwzDNBpbwI with the beating heart at about 2:45. 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 26m
  8. Filmi Ladies episode 134: Kajol (superstars series 21)

    MAR 12

    Filmi Ladies episode 134: Kajol (superstars series 21)

    Natural, raw, vivacious, spirited or annoying, grating and shrill? Opinions abound on our next superstar, Kajol! We discuss her work in some of the most iconic blockbusters co-starring Shah Rukh Khan, as well as some of the smaller films and unusual roles she's done. Films discussed: Hamesha, Minsara Kanavu/Sapnay, and of course Gupt.What are your Kajol opinions? 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 14m
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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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      Filmi Ladies
    • Years Active
      2022 - 2025
    • Episodes
      139
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