Ep 247-Devara Part 1

Ep 247-Devara Part 1

Author: The Khandaan Podcast October 4, 2024 Duration: 1:12:12
Check out our first Video Essay on our YouTube Channel: "Madhuri Dixit: Bollywood’s Angriest Leading Lady" Do leave a comment and subscribe, we would love to do more video essay's! Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DEVARA - Part 1. But first we discuss the recent Oscar nominations, the controversy surrounding the selection of Kiran Rao’s LAAPATA LADIES, and the upcoming movies of Ranbir Kapoor. Next, we have a number of thoughts about Kortala Siva’s Devara Part 1, starring NTR Jr., Prakash Raj, Saif Ali Khan, and Jahnavi Kapoor. We talk about the audience reception, the complexities of the film industry, the impact of marketing, and the cultural significance of the film. We discuss the implications of hero worship, particularly in relation to NTR Jr. and Saif Ali Khan's performances.   Chapters (timestamps are approximates only) 00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues 02:00 Oscar Nominations and Controversies 10:07 Discussion on Lapata Ladies and All We Imagined as Light 19:52 Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming Movies 30:10 Review of Devara 40:53 The Limitations of Fan Service in Film 43:10 Character Arcs and Story Stakes 45:38 Audience Experience and Cultural Context 48:01 Hero Worship and Star Power 49:56 The Role of Saif Ali Khan 52:34 Janhvi Kapoor's Impact and Performance 01:04:45 Overall Impressions and Future Expectations   Follow us on Socials: Amrita, Sujoy, Asim YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok Sujoy's Instagram  Amrita's YouTube Book Channel- Amrita By The Book You can listen to Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast episodes on the following apps: Apple Podcast Spotify Jio Saavn Deezer Audible Amazon Music Omny iHeart TuneIn  

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