S1 Ep72: Tubelight, and the hypocrisy of Indian audiences

S1 Ep72: Tubelight, and the hypocrisy of Indian audiences

Author: TiC Productions July 7, 2017 Duration: 43:38

1) Why Tubelight, contrary to critics and popular opinion, is actually a well-made film - let down solely by the insufferable presence of Salman Khan 2) In praise of Kabir Khan, who always tries to portray important messages of faith even in commercial masala entertainers 3) Why Indian movie-goers are hypocrites, and what constitutes a mainstream film 4) We reflect on the trailer of Jagga Jasoos, and an uncanny 'similarity' to TinTin comics

#Tubelight #SalmanKhan #SohailKhan #KabirKhan


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