Ep 278 – Chashme Buddoor | 80’s Dhamaka Series

Ep 278 – Chashme Buddoor | 80’s Dhamaka Series

Author: The Khandaan Podcast August 14, 2025 Duration: 1:00:26
Patreon Bonus this week: Watch The Khandaan Reaction video to the Baaghi 4 Teaser here Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes ⁠here⁠ (on the Free Tier) Asim's July LetterBxd ⁠Video⁠ We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us ⁠here⁠ We’re almost at the end of our 80’s Dhamaka series, and for our penultimate pick, we’re heading into very different territory with Sai Paranjpye’s Chashme Buddoor (1981). This is the penultimate episode in our 80s mini-series before we close out with Mr. India. If you have loved or hated the 80's Dhamaka Series, send us your thoughts by email! Forget action set pieces and melodramatic revenge plots — this is the 80’s at its most charmingly low-key, with Farooq Shaikh, Deepti Naval, Rakesh Bedi, and Ravi Baswani bringing us a slice-of-life romcom that’s as Delhi as chai in chipped cups. In this episode, we talk about: Why Sai Paranjpye’s writing still feels fresh decades later Farooq and Deepti’s effortless chemistry The way Chashme Buddoor nails everyday humor How the ill-fated remake lost all the magic 💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing benefits: 🎬 Early Access & Ad-Free Episodes – Be the first to hear our 80’s Dhamaka series without interruptions!💃 A Bollywood-Loving Community – Connect with fellow fans who share your passion!📺 Bonus & Video Content – Get exclusive behind-the-scenes clips, extended discussions, and more!🗳️ Vote in Polls & Pick Movies – Help decide which films and shows we cover next! ✨ Join now and be part of the ultimate Bollywood experience! 🎧 Link in bio! 🌟 Support the Podcast: Enjoyed this episode? Don’t forget to leave us a review and a 5-star rating on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more Bollywood fans and keeps us inspired to bring you the best content!

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