S2 Ep20: WAR ya Pyaar?

S2 Ep20: WAR ya Pyaar?

Author: TiC Productions April 14, 2020 Duration: 30:08
Is Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff's WAR actually an ode to love? Host Aditya Pisharody is joined by Satyen and Devika to de-construct the undeniable sexual tension between the two male leads in WAR. With the help of well-executed action sequences and Abbas-Mustan level plot twists, the biggest box office success of 2019 is actually a fun watch.

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.
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S2 Ep16: The Sky is Pink [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:34
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? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:47
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 Ep13: Karwaan | BW Catch-up [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:36
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:12
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:05
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:40
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:28
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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 25:15
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…
S2 Ep7: Stree in high Spirits [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:58
Why Stree is a triumph of matching good, progressive content with wholesome entertainment - powered by brilliant dialogues and the enduring class of Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi and Aparshakti Khurana. We also discuss…