IVM Pop

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IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture—Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe. Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way. So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add some much-needed pop to your life!

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Top 5 Overrated Bollywood Classics | Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma | Cine5

Some Bollywood classics are sacred. This episode is not. Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma put nostalgia on trial and ask the question nobody wants in the family group chat: are these movies genuinely timeless or have TV reruns, memes and childhood memories done the heavy lifting? From Three Idiots, Welcome and Andaz Apna Apna to 12th Fail, Sanju, Bajirao Mastani, Maine Pyar Kiya, Trishul and Animal, the panel debates what still works, what aged badly and which films accidentally inspired years of weaker copies. Expect spicy takes on Rajkumar Hirani’s emotional formula, Welcome’s meme-powered legacy, exam-struggle cinema, Sanju’s biopic whitewashing, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual grandeur, Sooraj Barjatya’s wedding universe and Animal’s influence on modern Bollywood. Now it’s your turn: comment one movie you would defend with your life and one “classic” you think is fully mid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 3

Top 5 Greatest Bollywood Albums From the Worst Films | Cine5

Some Bollywood movies deserved to flop. Their albums absolutely didn't. In this episode of Cine5, we count down our Top 5 Bad Bollywood Movies with Great Albums—films that may have disappointed at the box office but gifted us unforgettable music. From Salaam-e-Ishq, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Kabir Singh, Tashan, Neal 'n' Nikki, Kismat Konnection, Fitoor, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, and plenty of wild honourable mentions, we're celebrating the composers who delivered masterpieces even when the films couldn't. Expect passionate debates, hilarious tangents, nostalgic 9XM memories, questionable filmmaking decisions, Bollywood trivia, and lots of singing along to songs that deserved far better movies. 🎵 Which Bollywood soundtrack do you think was wasted on a bad film? Drop your picks in the comments! Don't forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe for more weekly Bollywood rankings, movie debates, nostalgia trips and unapologetically filmy conversations. #Bollywood #Cine5 #HindiSongs #BollywoodMusic #MoviePodcast #ARRahman #ShankarEhsaanLoy #Pritam #AnuMalik #BollywoodAlbums See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 19

Cine5 x Popcorn Hour: Ranking Bollywood's Most Memorable Side Characters

For the first time ever on Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma are joined by guests — and somehow the episode becomes even less controlled. Joining them are Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Pandey, hosts of Popcorn Hour, for a gloriously unhinged conversation about Bollywood's greatest side characters. But very quickly, the discussion spirals into everything from Dil Chahta Hai's Subodh and Monsoon Wedding's Vijay Raaz to Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Hum Tum, Gully Boy, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Gupt, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and a surprising amount of Akshay Khanna discourse. Expect passionate defenses of forgotten characters, heated disagreements over who qualifies as a "side character," unexpected smash-or-pass debates, Hrithik Roshan arguments, Johnny Lever appreciation, and Karan's very public admiration for Suman Ranganathan. More than anything, this feels like four friends hanging out after a movie marathon and refusing to stay on topic. Who is Bollywood's greatest side character? Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments. Hosts: Karan Mirchandani Shreemi Verma Guests: Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Pandey (Popcorn Hour) #Bollywood #SideCharacters #CineFive #PopcornHour #DilChahtaHai #MonsoonWedding #VijayRaaz #AkshayKhanna #GullyBoy #HumTum #KalHoNaaHo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5

Top 5 Bollywood Couples Who Should NEVER Have Ended Up Together | Cine5

Some Bollywood love stories are iconic. Some are romantic. And some should have ended after the interval. In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mir and Shreemi Verma commit the ultimate Bollywood crime: questioning beloved movie couples and asking a very simple question - "Why are these two even together?" From dream romances and fan-favourite pairings to relationships that somehow survived despite every red flag imaginable, the duo revisit some of Hindi cinema's biggest love stories and argue why they may have been doomed from the start. Expect controversial takes, relationship autopsies, unexpected sympathy for side characters, and enough hot takes to upset at least three fandoms before the episode ends. Agree? Disagree? Furious already? Drop your picks for the Bollywood couples that never should have gotten their happy ending. Follow: Shreemi Verma → https://www.instagram.com/shreemiverma/ Karan Mirchandani → https://www.instagram.com/karan_mir/ IVM Pop → https://www.instagram.com/ivmpop/ IVM Podcasts → https://www.instagram.com/ivmpodcasts/ 🎬 Follow IVM Pop for more movie debates, rankings, hot takes and Bollywood chaos every week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22

Top 5 Bollywood Nepo Kids | Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor & More | Cine5

Is nepotism actually good for Bollywood? 👀 In this hilarious and chaotic episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma debates their favorite Bollywood nepo kids, from Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tabu, Govinda and Saif Ali Khan. The conversation goes further into iconic performances, underrated filmographies, Bollywood stardom, comedy timing, cult classics like Dhoom 2, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Andaz Apna Apna, ZNMD, Jab We Met, Koi Mil Gaya and more. There’s also a massive Hrithik vs Ranbir debate, praise for Saif Ali Khan’s bold choices, love 90s era dominance, and appreciation for Tabu’s legendary acting range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 8

Our Favourite Shah Rukh Khan Performances Ever | SRK Special | Cine 5 | Top 5 Shah Rukh Khan Performances

What makes Shah Rukh Khan such a legendary performer? In this episode, Karan and Shi dive into their personal picks for SRK’s greatest performances and things get emotional, chaotic, and deeply parasocial very quickly. From Chak De! India and Swades to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Fan, Darr, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and DDLJ, this episode explores the many versions of Shah Rukh Khan: the romantic icon, the angry lover, the vulnerable outsider, the obsessive anti-hero, and the ultimate Bollywood superstar. The conversation covers: Why SRK works so well opposite women on screen The evolution of Shah Rukh’s “lover boy” persona Why films like Fan and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi deserve more love SRK’s iconic emotional performances His unforgettable villain era in Darr, Anjaam, and Baazigar The emotional hold Shah Rukh Khan still has on audiences A celebration of one of Indian cinema’s greatest stars, filled with film nerdery, nostalgia, and very strong opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24

Unpopular Movie Opinions That Might Get Us Cancelled | Top 5 Hear Me Out Movies | Cine5 EP07

Some movies… you just don’t admit you love.But we’re saying it out loud anyway In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma dive into their ultimate “hear me out” movies, the ones that weren’t universally loved, but they will defend with their lives. From chaotic thrillers to comfort watches we’ve seen WAY too many times, this episode is full of: Guilty pleasure Bollywood films Unpopular opinions Nostalgic chaos And a lot of “don’t judge me” energy Also, we’ve changed the format, we’re picking movies one by one and blocking each other. Strategy, sabotage, cinema. Tell us in the comments:What’s YOUR “hear me out” movie? Full episode available on:IVM Pop YouTube + all audio streaming platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 20

Top 5 Bollywood Films That Make You Feel PROUD To Be Indian | Cine5 Ep 6

Loved Dhurandhar? Here are the Bollywood films that hit even harder. On Episode 6 of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma count down their Top 5 Bollywood films that make them feel proud to be Indian and no, the Sohail Khan movie didn't make either list. From understated spy thrillers to cricket epics and freedom fighter biopics, the two dig into what national pride really means on screen and why the best patriotic films aren't always the chest-thumping ones. Do they agree? Do they overlap? And which film does Karan have an embarrassing childhood story about? Watch to find out. Also up for discussion: Kargil war coverage, the genius of Meghna Gulzar, Vicky Kaushal thirsting, Aamir Khan's greatest crying scene, Shah Rukh Khan's eyes, and whether Gadar's hand pump deserves its own arc. Drop your Top 5 patriotic Bollywood films in the comments, we want to know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4.9

out of 5

27 Ratings

Fun and Relaxing

11/13/2023

Anwi G.

Urjita and Abbas are like two sides of my personality—one thrives on the contemporary, while the other craves for nostalgia! Love this film podcast for its fun and relaxing tone…in fact, I ended up subscribing to Amazon Music to hear the episodes as soon as they drop. 😊
A very underrated show!

03/06/2023

Indraonline

Shows from IVM house deserve more accolades.
Loving it

10/17/2022

Shruti.L

I discovered Abbas on newslaundry's pop culture podcast. I am loving his new show which re-visits old movies and discusses them. In a world overcrowd with too many movie reviewers obssessed with newer films its refeshing to look back and examine older movies and if they've stood the test of time. -Shruti. L

IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture—Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe. Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way. So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add some much-needed pop to your life!