Bollywood Weekly

Bollywood Weekly

Author: TiC Productions Language: English Episodes: 113
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
S1 Ep71: Bank Chor, and the omnipresence of Nawazuddin Siddiqui [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
Why Bank Chor was nothing more than an extended series of Whatsapp jokes brought to life Trailer round-up where Nawazuddin is in everything - from Munna Michael to Babumoshai Bandookbaaz to MOM. Other trailers including…
S1 Ep70: Raabta [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:02
On this week's show - we discuss why Raabta is possibly the worst movie of 2017, and wonder how otherwise competent writers could create something so bad. Also on this show - trailer round-up featuring Mubarakan, Baadsha…
S1 Ep69: Half Girlfriend, Hindi Medium, song remakes and more [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:17
Everything that went wrong with Mohit Suri's Half Girlfriend, from fake British accents to CGI Bill Gates - but why the hate towards it has been unjustified. Why Hindi Medium on the other hand is a great watch - funny an…
S1 Ep68: Sarkar 3 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:04
Why Sarkar 3 should be the last film Ram Gopal Verma makes in a long, long time; as well as our look ahead to Sachin: A Billion Dreams and the Simran controversy. #bollywood #bollywoodweekly #podcast #film #movie #movier…
S1 Ep67: Meri Pyaari Bindu [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:14
Why Meri Pyaari Bindu was probably better off as a short film, but still has enough moments to make it worth watching. Plus, we discuss Maneesh Sharma's views on marriage, debate whether there is any logic to the song '4…
S1 Ep66: Baahubali 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:17
Our breakdown and analysis of how Baahubali 2 destroyed every box office record there is, plus trailer round-up featuring Raabta, Half Girlfriend, Meri Pyaari Bindu, Hindi Medium, and more! #baahubali #rajamouli #prabhas…
(Rebroadcast) Episode 37 - Sultan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:11
Bollywood Weekly - Podcast #37 How can we describe Sultan? By Salman standards - it was better than usual. By normal standards - it was Salman. Full review - plus how Bhai became Bhai, and the case for and against Bhai-c…
S1 Ep65: Naam Shabana [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:21
Why Neeraj Pandey's Naam Shabana is badly let down by the quality of it's writing, which leaves it mired in mediocrity. Plus lots of other fun stuff such as the return of Sridevi and Raveena Tandon, and a Mexican remake…
S1 Ep64: Phillauri, Machine and Lucky Ali [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:48
On this week's episode we cover a wide range of topics including a first-hand account of Abbas-Mustan's Machine, why Phillauri was entertaining and dragged on for too long, and a spot of reminiscing about some of Bollywo…
(Re-broadcast) Episode 55 - Befikre [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:47
Why Ranveer Singh's energy is not enough to save Adi Chopra's latest - despite some fun moments, seems like the writers were too #Befikre to create any compelling chemistry or intrigue.\ #befikre #yrk #yashraj #ranveer s…