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  1. How Relevant is the Ageism Debate Kicked Off By ‘Saand Ki Aankh’?

    27/09/2019

    How Relevant is the Ageism Debate Kicked Off By ‘Saand Ki Aankh’?

    Saand Ki Aankh stars Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, who are both in their early 30s, in the role of real life characters of shooters Prakshi and Chandro Tomar who are over 60 years old. I discuss why appropriate casting of older female actors is important in today's times and the relevance of the ageism debate in Bollywood.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  2. What Makes Balraj Sahni ‘The Non-Conformist’?

    20/09/2019

    What Makes Balraj Sahni ‘The Non-Conformist’?

    Writer-actor Parikshat Sahni, who recently released a book on his father, the legendary actor, Balraj Sahni, talks about the man and the artiste he was when the cameras were switched off. The book is titled 'The Non-Conformist: Memories of My Father Balraj Sahni'.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  3. Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Dream Girl’ Through The Gender Lens

    14/09/2019

    Ayushmann Khurrana’s ‘Dream Girl’ Through The Gender Lens

    In the latest release, Dream Girl, Ayushmann Khurrana plays the role of a man who is forced to take on a female identity at an adult call centre. From references to Sanksrit epics to issues of female consent, I discuss how writer-director Raaj Shaandilya's film fares from a gender perspective.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  4. How Ganesh Festival Adds a Twist to the Bollywood Plot

    06/09/2019

    How Ganesh Festival Adds a Twist to the Bollywood Plot

    Lord Ganesha, known as the remover of obstacles, often makes an entry at some of the most crucial times in a film's plot, often juxtaposed with violence.  I discuss some of my most memorable Ganpati Festival moments on screen in the last decade.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  5. Action Director Sham Kaushal on the Changing Face of Bollywood Action

    30/08/2019

    Action Director Sham Kaushal on the Changing Face of Bollywood Action

    Veteran action director Sham Kaushal, who has over 30 years of experience and has worked on films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat in recent years, discusses how the change in director's vision, storytelling style, special effects and big budgets have changed the way Bollywood does its action. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  6. Dream Girl to Judgementall Hai Kya: Ramayan, Mahabharat Take Centre Stage

    23/08/2019

    Dream Girl to Judgementall Hai Kya: Ramayan, Mahabharat Take Centre Stage

    Sanskrit epics Ramayan and Mahabharat have often found their way into Bollywood film plots in the form of a stage production. From Ayushmann Khurrana's upcoming film Dream Girl to Judgementall Hai Kya and Swades, several films have found contemporary interpretations in mythology and sent out relevant messages on gender equality and fighting modern-day demons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min
  7. Anupama Chopra on Stories Behind Sholay's Greatness

    14/08/2019

    Anupama Chopra on Stories Behind Sholay's Greatness

    Journalist and author, Anupama Chopra, talks about her book 'Sholay: Making Of A Classic' on the film's 44th anniversary, and reveals some behind the stories of the making of the film.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  8. How Bollywood is Redefining Patriotism On Screen

    09/08/2019

    How Bollywood is Redefining Patriotism On Screen

    The last decade has seen Bollywood film plots evolve - the glory of the past and the independence movement has given way to pride of what Indians and India as a nation has achieved in the 62 years since independence. Films like Parmanu, Raazi, Uri: The Surgical Strike, MS Dhoni, Mary Kom, Gold and many others, celebrate the achievements of our fellow Indians.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    9 min
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