S2 Ep17: Housefull 4
Aditya Pisharody and Satyen Rao re-live the scarcely believable scenes of Housefull 4 - as Satyen tries (in vain) to justify the existence of this film. From casual sexism to continuity errors, amid intense speculation a…
Bollywood Weekly
Every Friday, the team at TiC Productions pulls up a virtual chair to dive into the vibrant, complex world of Indian cinema on Bollywood Weekly. This isn't just a rundown of the latest releases; it's a thoughtful exploration of the stories, music, and cultural currents flowing from Mumbai's film industry and beyond. You'll hear genuine reviews that go deeper than star ratings, analyzing performances and directorial choices with a critical but appreciative eye. The conversation often expands to consider how these films reflect and shape societal conversations, from timeless family dramas to bold contemporary narratives. This podcast serves as your regular digest for everything happening on screen and behind the scenes, blending film critique with observations on visual style and artistic ambition. It’s for anyone who loves the spectacle of Bollywood but also craves a meaningful discussion about its role in global arts and culture. Tune in for a consistent, engaging mix of analysis and appreciation that treats Indian cinema with the depth it deserves.
Episodes
S2 Ep16: The Sky is Pink
Why host Aditya Pisharody thinks that 'The Sky is Pink' is possibly the best film of 2019, despite what the critics will have you believe. A wonderfully well-crafted narrative which manages to stay light-hearted even whe…
S2 Ep15: Kabir Singh: Misogynistic or Misunderstood?
Arjun kare toh theek, Kabir kare toh character dheela hai? Host Aditya Pisharody welcomes back Bharat Misra to discuss why Kabir Singh, despite being a nearly frame-by-frame re-make suffers in comparison to Arjun Reddy -…
S2 Ep14: Zero: SRK's Fading Charm, Static Hair-dos and more (feat. Bharat Misra) | BW Catch-up
Host Aditya Pisharody invites self-confessed SRK fan Bharat Misra to try and make sense of Zero - a frankly puzzling film. Along the way, they discuss SRK's influence on films as a producer, why Katrina Kaif was the best…
S2 Ep13: Karwaan | BW Catch-up
Bollywood Weekly receives it's first ever Chinese guest on the show as the pod revisits Karwaan (2018) - and looks back on why it fell short of being a great road trip movie. Plus a look ahead to Bharat, Article 15 and t…
S2 Ep12: Kalank
A movie that tried to do so much that it didn't do anything - we run the rule over 'Kalank', a 90s SRK film by Dharma masquerading as a wannabe SLB epic.
S2 Ep11: Badla: The Mystery of Tony Luke
This week, the pod ponders the mysteries of Bollywood - specifically why the makers of Badla chose to abandon a solid whodunnit and go full 'Race' mode with their plot twists? Other fun topics include Delhi Crime, Delhi…
S2 Ep10: Gully Boy and the rise of Indian rap
On this week's show, we discuss why Gully Boy affirms Zoya Akhtar's status as the most talented filmmaker in Bollywood currently - as well as Ranveer Singh's increasingly diverse acting portfolio. Other topics we touch u…
S2 Ep9: Accidental PM, Uri and Bollywood propaganda
The podcast is back! We discuss the 2 first releases of the year, Accidental PM and Uri - two movies with the same large objective but opposite in every other way. We talk about why Uri was so great and why Accidental PM…
S2 Ep8: Sui Dhaaga
Why Sui Dhaaga grows on you as you keep watching, and could have been a much better film with a tighter first half. Also, we discuss 'Thugs of Hindostan' blatantly ripping off Pirates, and Ayushmann Khurana's box office…
