Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

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Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast A nostalgic deep dive into the movies of Aamir, Salman, and Shahrukh Khan, three global superstars of enduring interest. Additionally, on alternate weeks, we cover current events in Bollywood, new/interesting streaming content in English and other Indian languages, plus other news in film. Hosted by three Bollywood-loving millennials with an encyclopedic knowledge of Hindi film, Khandaan is your one stop shop for nostalgia, laughter, and distraction. #Bollywood #Podcast #BollywoodPodcast #SRK #SalmanKhan #AamirKhan Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple

  1. 2d ago

    English Babu Desi Mem: SRK’s Triple-Role Disaster | Khandaan Podcast

    Watch the full video and support Khandaan on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcastWe revisit English Babu Desi Mem, the 1996 Shah Rukh Khan film that gives us three SRKs and somehow still leaves us wanting less. Sujoy chose English Babu Desi Mem. Amrita would like to know why. In this episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit one of the strangest films in Shah Rukh Khan’s 1990s filmography. Loosely remade from the Clark Gable and Sophia Loren film It Started in Naples, it features Shah Rukh in a triple role, Sonali Bendre as a cabaret dancer raising his nephew and a plot that appears to abandon logic almost immediately. We discuss Shah Rukh’s wigs, accents and aggressively broad performance, Sonali Bendre’s place in 1990s Bollywood, the film’s peculiar ideas about British Indians, Sujoy’s enduring love for the soundtrack and whether the voiceovers, flashbacks and abrupt ending suggest that the production simply ran out of money. Is this really one of Shah Rukh Khan’s worst films? And more importantly, should Sujoy ever be allowed to choose the movie again? 📺 Full video episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Follow Khandaan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast Chapters 00:00 Sujoy arrives unprepared 02:27 Why did he choose English Babu Desi Mem? 03:45 Shah Rukh Khan’s only triple role 05:12 Remaking It Started in Naples 09:16 The film’s extraordinary SRK introduction 13:24 Diwali becomes a fatal disaster 15:14 The child-rearing gets increasingly disturbing 17:17 Sonali Bendre enters the story 19:34 Revisiting Sonali Bendre’s career 24:17 Is Shah Rukh actually terrible in this? 25:35 Did the production run out of money? 28:35 Bhima Khalasi and committed villainy 30:20 The child who was supposed to carry the film 33:35 Sujoy defends the soundtrack 35:22 The troubling history behind the songs 37:36 Have Bollywood item songs disappeared? 41:06 What did we actually enjoy? 42:45 Ranking Shah Rukh Khan’s worst films 47:35 Sujoy’s final warning 49:23 Should listeners choose the next film?

  2. Sep 3

    Toxic vs Cocktail 2: Yash, Shahid & the Female Gaze

    Watch the full video version exclusively on Patreon: Khandaan on Patreon Asim, Amrita and Sujoy are finally back together for Episode 317, with two very different movies on the agenda: Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic, and Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in Cocktail 2. Toxic leads us into a surprisingly complicated conversation about masculinity, the female gaze, sex, violence and whether Geetu Mohandas has actually smuggled something interesting into a giant Yash mass movie... or whether Asim and Amrita are giving the film far more credit than Sujoy thinks it deserves. Then there’s Cocktail 2: part relationship drama, part Judaai, part Reddit AITA post. We discuss Shahid Kapoor’s increasingly intense screen persona, Kriti and Rashmika, the original Cocktail, and how Bollywood romance somehow went from grand declarations of love to “tu meri phati hui T-shirt hai.” Plus, Asim recommends Babitha Singh Reporting, Amrita brings us Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and your listener questions take us into Bollywood’s sequel obsession, David Dhawan’s retirement, Varun Dhawan’s career, whether the Khans will ever play grandfathers, and what happened to the stars who emerged in the 2000s. And we end with a wonderful email from longtime listener Pragati, who has been with Khandaan since the Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor episodes and, most importantly, would like slow motion to finally retire.   00:00 Amrita Is Late & Khandaan Is Getting Older09:20 Toxic Review28:00 Toxic: Masculinity, Women & the Female Gaze38:00 Are We Reading Too Much Into Toxic?46:50 Yash, Kiara Advani & Final Toxic Thoughts53:50 Bethlehem Kudumba Unit56:30 Babitha Singh Reporting1:02:00 Cocktail 2 Review1:07:00 Cocktail 2: AITA Meets Judaai1:11:00 What Happened to Shahid Kapoor?1:17:00 Listener Questions: Bollywood’s Best & Worst Sequels1:22:00 David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan & the Khans as Grandpas1:27:00 What Happened to Bollywood’s 2000s Stars?1:34:00 Email & the Khandaan Community1:39:00 Wrap-Up 🎧 Support Khandaan and get exclusive episodes and bonus content:⁠Khandaan Patreon⁠📺 Watch our video episodes:⁠Khandaan Podcast on YouTube

  3. Aug 21

    Awarapan 2, Batwara 1947 & Has Bollywood Forgotten How to Make Movies?

    🎧 BONUS ON PATREON: This week we're also reacting to the completely bonkers trailer for Yash's Toxic. Is it spectacular maximalist action, Manosphere: The Movie, or are Asim and Sujoy simply too old for this shit? Watch the full video reaction exclusively on Khandaan Patreon Asim and Sujoy catch up on the latest releases, starting with Awarapan 2 and the enduring appeal of Emraan Hashmi before turning to Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947 and its surprisingly nuanced take on Partition. Then they attempt to survive David Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which raises the bigger question of whether Bollywood has forgotten how to make mainstream comedy. Plus: Varun Dhawan's identity crisis, Asim's inexplicable rage at Manish Paul, and why Maa Vaapas Aunga turned out to be one of the most moving films Asim has seen recently. Timestamps: 02:30 — Awarapan 212:11 — Batwara 194723:36 — Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai33:38 — Maa Wapas Aunga39:07 — Cocktail 2 & what's next40:21 — Toxic on Patreon 💬 Join the conversation:Do you think Awarapan 2 earns its nostalgia? Has Sunny Deol's recent filmography hurt Batwara 1947? And when was the last genuinely great mainstream Bollywood comedy? 🎧 Support Khandaan and get exclusive episodes and bonus content:Khandaan Patreon 📺 Watch our video episodes:Khandaan Podcast on YouTube #Awarapan2 #EmraanHashmi #Batwara1947 #SunnyDeol #VarunDhawan #Bollywood #KhandaanPodcast

  4. Aug 5

    The Greatest Bollywood Opening Scenes Ever? | Om Shanti Om, Rang De Basanti, Don & More

    🎧 Support us on Patreon → [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast](https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast) 👥 Hosts: Asim | Amrita | Sujoy What makes an unforgettable opening scene? Is it spectacle, character, music—or simply making you fall in love with a film in the very first five minutes? This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy celebrate some of Bollywood's greatest openings, including Om Shanti Om, Rang De Basanti, Don, Don 2, Special 26, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Andaz Apna Apna, Jab We Met, Parvarish and the iconic musical openings of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Dil To Pagal Hai and Bunty Aur Babli. Which opening scene would make your list? 🔗 Follow Khandaan: YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast] X (Twitter): [https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast] Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. 🎧 Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZHCuLDmJzgm9MPm0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/khandaan-a-bollywood-podcast/id1362881501 Khandaan is a weekly Bollywood podcast covering Hindi cinema, Indian pop culture, celebrity news, movie reviews, streaming releases and the history of Bollywood. Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast contains commentary, criticism and discussion for educational and entertainment purposes. All film clips, music and images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

  5. Jul 30

    Ramayana, Batwara 1947 and The Odyssey Backlash

    🎧 Support Khandaan on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy had originally planned to review English Babu Desi Mem... but life (and perhaps self-preservation) got in the way. Instead, they dive into one of the busiest weeks in film fandom. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to dominate conversation, but should adaptations stay faithful to the source? The team discusses translator Emily Wilson's criticism and why myths are meant to evolve. Then it's time for the biggest Bollywood trailer of the year: Namit Malhotra's Ramayana. Is Ranbir Kapoor convincing as Ram? Does Yash's Ravana have enough complexity? And can a film rooted in Indian mythology truly connect with a global audience? They also react to Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, discussing Partition cinema, changing political narratives and whether Rajkumar Santoshi can still deliver. Finally, Asim and Sujoy give their spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with the full review available exclusively on Patreon. Chapters 00:00 Why English Babu Desi Mem was postponed 02:30 The Odyssey obsession continues 03:30 Emily Wilson vs Nolan 08:20 Troy vs The Odyssey 13:00 Asim survives internet comments 15:00 Ramayana trailer reaction 37:00 Batwara 1947 trailer reaction 59:55 Spider-Man review moves to Patreon Follow Khandaan: Instagramhttps://instagram.com/khandaanpodcast Twitter/Xhttps://twitter.com/khandaanpod Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast

  6. Jul 23

    Alpha Review, Main Vaapas Aaunga & Satluj | Khandaan Bollywood Podcast

    Video version of this episode is available as a Patreon exclusive here Love Khandaan? Get bonus episodes, early access and exclusive conversations on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on one of the busiest weeks Bollywood has had in months. We review Alpha, the latest entry in YRF's Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, before diving into two of the year's most affecting films: Mein Vaapas Aunga and Satluj. Along the way we discuss censorship, Partition, state violence, memory, the National Film Awards, and why some stories still matter decades later. • Alpha — Did the YRF Spy Universe miss the mark? • Mein Vaapas Aunga — Imtiaz Ali's moving exploration of memory and Partition. • Satluj — A powerful film surrounded by controversy and censorship. • Ikka — Sunny Deol returns to the courtroom. • National Film Awards reactions. • Remembering legendary playback singer S. Janaki. • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. 🎥 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast 🐦 Xhttps://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast ❤️ Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast is a weekly show where Asim, Amrita and Sujoy discuss Bollywood, Hindi cinema and Indian pop culture—from new releases and forgotten classics to streaming shows, industry news and everything in between. This week's topicsFollow KhandaanAbout Khandaan

  7. Jul 16

    Bollywood Jodis That Quit Too Soon | SRK–Aishwarya, Hrithik–Kareena & More

    🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Some Bollywood jodis become legends. Others disappear before they ever reach their full potential. This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit the iconic pairings that should have made many more films together. From Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor's complicated history, to Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai's unforgettable chemistry, Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji's underrated partnership, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta's effortless charm, and Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji's incredible run before everything changed. Along the way, we revisit forgotten films, industry gossip, behind-the-scenes stories, and ask one question: which Bollywood jodi deserved another chance? 👥 Hosts Asim Burney Amrita Sujoy 💬 Join the conversation Which Bollywood jodi deserved more films together? Did we miss your favourite pairing? Let us know in the comments!

  8. Jun 30

    Ranbir Kapoor vs Ranveer Singh: Bollywood's Biggest Star Debate

    🎧 Support us on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Who wins the ultimate Bollywood face-off: Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh? This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy put two of Hindi cinema's biggest stars head-to-head. We compare everything from Band Baaja Baaraat vs Saawariya, Rockstar vs Gully Boy, iconic screen chemistry, Koffee With Karan appearances, career choices, controversies and cultural impact. Along the way we debate Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Imtiaz Ali, Barfi!, Lootera, Rockstar, Animal, Bajirao Mastani and much more before reaching a surprisingly definitive verdict. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & the rules 01:40 - Debut films: Band Baaja Baaraat vs Saawariya 05:00 - Signature performances: Rockstar, Barfi!, Gully Boy & more 09:10 - Worst films and career misfires 13:30 - Koffee With Karan showdown 16:50 - Who has the best on-screen chemistry? 21:55 - Directors and career choices 25:00 - Cultural impact and star power 28:40 - Side hustles and business ventures 30:10 - Controversies and public image 32:40 - The ultimate tiebreaker 34:35 - The final verdict 👥 Hosts: Asim | Amrita | Sujoy 🔗 Follow Khandaan: YouTube: [ / @khandaanpodcast ] Instagram: [ / khandaanpodcast ] X (Twitter): [ / khandaanpodcast ] Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. 🎧 Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZ... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Khandaan is a weekly Bollywood podcast covering Hindi cinema, Indian pop culture, celebrity news, movie reviews, streaming releases and the history of Bollywood. #KhandaanPodcast #RanbirKapoor #RanveerSingh #BollywoodPodcast #HindiCinema #Bollywood #Rockstar #Barfi #GullyBoy #Animal #DeepikaPadukone #AliaBhatt #BollywoodMovies Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast contains commentary, criticism and discussion for educational and entertainment purposes. All film clips, music and images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

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Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast A nostalgic deep dive into the movies of Aamir, Salman, and Shahrukh Khan, three global superstars of enduring interest. Additionally, on alternate weeks, we cover current events in Bollywood, new/interesting streaming content in English and other Indian languages, plus other news in film. Hosted by three Bollywood-loving millennials with an encyclopedic knowledge of Hindi film, Khandaan is your one stop shop for nostalgia, laughter, and distraction. #Bollywood #Podcast #BollywoodPodcast #SRK #SalmanKhan #AamirKhan Millions of listeners seek out Bingepods (Ideabrew Studios Network content) every day. Get in touch with us to advertise, join the network or click listen to enjoy content by some of India's top audio creators. studio@ideabrews.com Android | Apple

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