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A video version of this episode is available on our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast In this episode, Asim and Sujoy are holding things down without Amrita — what started as a casual catch-up turns into a wider conversation about where Bollywood is right now. We get into the current slump at the box office, why modern romcoms aren’t landing the way they used to, and the growing feeling that a lot of what’s coming out just isn’t connecting anymore. Along the way, we talk awards drama, stand-up comedy, industry fatigue, and what audiences actually want from Hindi cinema. It’s a looser episode than usual, but one that ends up going a bit deeper than expected. Chapters 00:00 – Intro01:00 – Bollywood slowdown & Dhurandhar fatigue02:15 – Awards shows & industry credibility04:00 – Why Bollywood feels irrelevant right now05:55 – Indian stand-up comedy discussion10:00 – “We have morals… and no money”14:45 – Akshay Kumar & Bhoot Bangla17:05 – Why romcoms aren’t working20:00 – Dharma & the hype problem24:00 – Kriti Sanon discourse28:00 – Korean movie recommendations35:15 – Project Hail Mary review42:40 – Bait (Riz Ahmed)46:00 – British media & diversity Support & Follow ❤️ Support us on Patreon (bonus episodes & video content):https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast 🛍️ Merch:https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com 📺 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast 📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast 🎵 TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@khandaanpodcast 🐦 Twitter/X:https://twitter.com/KhandaanPodcast 📧 Email:[email protected]

🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes → [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast] This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy continue their conspiracy series with even spicier takes. From the long-running Kangana Ranaut vs Hrithik Roshan saga to whether Filmfare awards are rigged (and what Shah Rukh Khan has said about it), plus the murky world of PR manipulation in Bollywood — nothing is off limits. Expect gossip, industry insight, and unapologetically strong opinions. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - “We 100% believe this” intro 00:23 - Conspiracies Pt. 2 begins 00:37 - Kangana Ranaut & Hrithik Roshan: what really happened? 04:29 - “This is NOT a conspiracy” 05:00 - Are Filmfare Awards rigged? 06:35 - Inside Bollywood award show politics 08:30 - Why awards don’t mean what they used to 08:45 - PR wars, planted stories & sabotage 10:00 - Is Bollywood PR basically extortion? 11:10 - Final thoughts + your conspiracies 👥 Hosts: Asim | Amrita | Sujoy 🔗 Follow Khandaan: YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast] X (Twitter): [https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast] Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. 🎧 Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZHCuLDmJzgm9MPm0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/khandaan-a-bollywood-podcast/id1362881501 #BollywoodPodcast #KhandaanPodcast #DivyaBharti #KalHoNaaHo #BollywoodConspiracies #HindiCinema #SRK #KaranJohar

🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes → [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast] In this episode, the Khandaan gang dives into Bollywood conspiracy theories we might actually believe…Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy go full filmi conspiracy mode. From the long-standing mystery around Divya Bharti’s death to whether Bollywood box office numbers are quietly manipulated, and even the authorship of Kal Ho Naa Ho, nothing is off limits.Expect wild theories, sharp takes, and just enough disclaimers to avoid legal trouble. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Intro: “Don’t sue us” disclaimer 00:38 - Why conspiracy theories are everywhere 00:45 - Divya Bharti: accident or something else? 05:52 - Are Bollywood box office numbers inflated? 09:36 - Kal Ho Naa Ho: who really directed it? 13:55 - Final thoughts + your conspiracy theories 👥 Hosts:Asim | Amrita | Sujoy 🔗 Follow Khandaan: YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast] X (Twitter): [https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast] Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. 🎧 Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZHCuLDmJzgm9MPm0 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/khandaan-a-bollywood-podcast/id1362881501 #BollywoodPodcast #KhandaanPodcast #DivyaBharti #KalHoNaaHo #BollywoodConspiracies #HindiCinema #SRK #KaranJohar---## 🧠 Bollywood conspiracy theories, Divya Bharti death mystery, Kal Ho Naa Ho director, Bollywood box office fake numbers, Khandaan podcast, SRK movies discussion, Karan Johar films, Bollywood secrets, Hindi cinema podcast, Bollywood analysis, Indian film industry debate

You can watch the video version of this episode as well as early releases and exclusive content on our Patreon. Come join our filmi community and support our work! In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dig into the reaction around Dhurandar 2—from audience hype to questions around storytelling, politics, and whether it’s even worth your time. Sujoy shares a full spoiler breakdown, while the team unpack the film’s reception and what it says about Bollywood right now. Plus, quick takes on Subedar, a Malayalam wrestling drama, and a heartfelt listener message as Khandaan crosses 300 episodes. Expect sharp takes, film nerdery, and a few unexpected tangents along the way. Segments00:00 – Catch-ups & intro03:00 – Dhurandar 2 reactions and debate18:30 – Spoiler discussion & politics in the film38:30 – Subedar review44:30 – Malayalam wrestling film chat49:30 – Listener mail & 300 episode reflections 4. CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on YouTube, Instagram & Patreon

Asim’s monthly Letterboxd deep dive — what worked, what didn’t, and what surprised him — is now up exclusively on Patreon. In this episode, Asim, Amrita, Sujoy — and returning guest Yamini — revisit Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, David Dhawan’s gloriously chaotic 2000 rom-com starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. What follows is a mix of nostalgia, disbelief, and reluctant admiration as we unpack the film’s unhinged plotting, iconic soundtrack, and undeniable star chemistry. Expect debates on toxic fandom, Bollywood’s Europe obsession, Salman’s… unique flirting techniques, and why this film somehow still works despite itself — plus listener shoutouts and a quick catch-up before the madness begins. Segments00:00 – Catch-ups & guest return05:00 – Should we even watch certain Bollywood films?15:45 – Main Review: Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge40:00 – Salman & Karisma: chemistry vs content55:00 – Songs, nostalgia & final thoughts Shownotes: Nachinola Ninja short film Aag Lage Basti Mein Trailer CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on YouTube, Instagram & Patreon

🎧 Support us on Patreon → [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast](https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast) In our last episode we talked about the *worst Bollywood remakes* — so now it’s time to celebrate the ones that actually worked. Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into the *best remakes in Bollywood history, discussing why films like **Baazigar, Dev D, Agneepath, and Parineeta* succeed where so many others fail. From Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic anti-hero debut to Hrithik Roshan’s most intense performance, we break down how these remakes adapted their originals and made them unforgettable. Expect nostalgia, film nerdery, and a few controversial honourable mentions along the way. --- 🎧 *Listen to Khandaan* Spotify Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts --- 🔗 *Follow Khandaan* YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast](https://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast) Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast](https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast) X (Twitter): [https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast](https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast) Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.com](https://khandaanpodcast.com) --- 👍 *Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss an episode.* --- © Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast #BollywoodPodcast #KhandaanPodcast #BollywoodRemakes #SRK #HrithikRoshan #VidyaBalan #DevD #Agneepath #Baazigar #HindiCinema

⁠Patreon Exclusive:⁠ We recorded a bonus video episode where we debate AI-generated “movies,” tech hype vs reality, and launch a new idea for a recurring Rewatchables series. Join us on Patreon to watch and weigh in. In this milestone 300th episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy take stock of Khandaan’s journey — from lockdown comfort-listening to surviving pandemics, political chaos, and some truly questionable movie choices (yes, Kyun Ki was #300). We talk honestly about where Bollywood is right now: the lack of joy, the fatigue around current releases, and whether we still want to watch everything. Along the way, we respond to listener mail about Sanjay Leela Bhansali, debate art vs aesthetics, unpack Kohrra Season 2, react to O Romeo, and review The Bluff starring Priyanka Chopra — plus a wider conversation about her Hollywood trajectory and the “action star” box. It’s reflective, a little ranty, occasionally bleak, but ultimately grateful — because 300 episodes later, we’re still here, still arguing, and still obsessed with desi cinema. Timestamps 00:00 – 300 episodes & the world on fire08:15 – Is Bollywood losing its joy?15:40 – Listener mail: Bhansali debate25:30 – O Romeo review33:50 – Kohrra Season 242:20 – The Bluff & Priyanka in Hollywood 4. CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠Tik Tok ⁠& ⁠Patreon 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only)Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, pop culture, Khandaan Podcast, Salman Khan, SRK, Aamir Khan, movie review

In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Kyun Ki — Priyadarshan’s 2005 “romantic tragedy” starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Om Puri — and try to figure out what on earth happened. Is this a misunderstood melodrama? A chaotic remake experiment? Or peak mid-2000s Bollywood madness? From mental asylum tropes and questionable Rorschach tests to lobotomies, disco flashbacks, and one very tragic swimming pool, we unpack the film’s wild tonal swings and that infamous ending. Expect the usual Khandaan mix of nostalgia, sharp side-eyes, soundtrack detours (hello Kunal Ganjawala), and a deep dive into Salman’s mid-2000s era — plus a comparison to the original Malayalam version that Asim heroically watched for research. Referenced in this episode:• Salman Khan press conference clip: https://youtu.be/PSRteZ3LW3o?si=SA4hyjWfCy6FPGU-• Rediff article discussed: https://im.rediff.com/movies/2005/oct/31khan.htm ⏱️ 3. Optional Timestamps / Segments00:00 – Catch-ups & Salman’s chaotic era05:10 – What even is Kyun Ki? Plot breakdown20:30 – Mental health, masala-fication & Priyadarshan remakes33:45 – The ending (yes, we spoil it)44:00 – Patreon picks & what’s next 👥 4. CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on YouTube, Instagram, Tik Tok & Patreon 📢 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only)Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, pop culture, Khandaan Podcast, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Priyadarshan, movie review

🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes → (https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast) Why do Bollywood remakes fail so badly? We break down the most cursed remakes — and who’s responsible. This week, *Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy* dive into Bollywood’s most cursed remakes — from directors remaking their own classics to studios completely misunderstanding what made the originals work. We talk ego, legacy damage, cosplay cinema, and why “mass” can’t be faked, with detours into *David Dhawan, **Sajid Khan, **Sanjay Gupta, and the ultimate remake disaster: **Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag*. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a long list of films that should’ve stayed untouched. 🔗 Follow Khandaan Podcast: YouTube: [https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast] Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast] X (Twitter): [https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast] Patreon: [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast] #bollywood #daviddhawan #sanjaygupta #varundhawan

🎥 A video version of this episode is available exclusively on Patreon.📺 Our new YouTube video, “Cursed Remakes,” drops this Saturday — follow and subscribe so you don’t miss it. Episode 300 of Khandaan is coming up! Drop us an email with your questions and comments! This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Devdas — Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s maximalist epic that continues to divide audiences 20+ years later. Joined by Saleha Salam, we unpack Shah Rukh Khan’s most self-destructive hero, Aishwarya Rai as Bhansali’s ultimate muse, Madhuri Dixit’s scene-stealing Chandramukhi, and the film’s strange, enduring grip on pop culture. Is Devdas a tragic romantic, a spoiled coward, or both? Does the excess heighten the emotion — or drown it? And why does this soundtrack still hit so hard? Expect sharp takes, Bengali masculinity discourse, and full-throated Dola Re Dola appreciation. Highlights– Shah Rukh vs Dilip Kumar comparisons– Aishwarya, Madhuri, and the Bhansali muse dynamic– The eroticism and darkness inside Devdas– Why the music remains iconic– Devdas’ cultural afterlife Follow Khandaan:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast

This episode was first available on our YouTube channel, where you can catch it in full (with video and bonus questions).🎥 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future exclusives: youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast This week, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy finally tackle a question nobody asked for but everyone secretly has an opinion on: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline Fernandez. From remix dominance (Dilbar, Saki Saki) to Badshah/Honey Singh eras, international collabs, original tracks, item song energy, and even the awkward “acting career” conversation, we go category-by-category and keep score. It’s affectionate, chaotic, and unexpectedly revealing about how Bollywood makes (and markets) its dance icons in 2025. Timestamps / Segments00:00 – Why this face-off exists01:13 – Nora vs Jacqueline quick bios02:14 – Remix battle05:49 – Badshah songs08:29 – Honey Singh collabs10:27 – International collabs13:12 – Original tracks16:38 – Item songs18:44 – Acting + screen presence23:05 – Final score + verdict CreditsHosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyKhandaan: A Bollywood Podcast Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcastFollow us on YouTube for the return of our livestreams in January (including our annual Best & Worst of Bollywoodepisode) → https://www.youtube.com/khandaanpodcastFollow Khandaan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcastX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast

In this episode, Asim and Sujoy head to the cinema to break down Mardaani 3, talking Rani Mukerji’s screen presence, the evolution of the franchise, and why Bollywood struggles to make female-led star vehicles like this anymore.They dig into the film’s procedural grit vs masala instincts, the villain problem, the pacing, and whether the third instalment sticks the landing — plus where Mardaani ranks compared to the earlier films. This is a slightly looser, hangout-style episode while Amrita’s away — expect honest takes, film nerdery, and a few laughs along the way. Support us on Patreon for a longer, exclusive and video version of this episode → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & why this is a boys-only episode04:30 – Why Mardaani still feels different12:15 – Rani Mukerji’s star power & hero entry22:40 – Procedural crime vs masala thrills32:10 – Villains, performances & what works41:30 – The climax: payoff or missed opportunity?52:45 – Ranking the Mardaani films01:03:30 – Final thoughts & should there be a Mardani 4? 👥 Hosts:Asim | Sujoy(Amrita will be back 👀) 🎧 Where to listen:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZHCuLDmJzgm9MPm0Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/khandaan-a-bollywood-podcast/id1362881501 Google Podcasts & all major platforms 🔗 Follow Khandaan:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcastX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcastMerch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/khandaanpodcast/shop 📩 Business & listener mail: [email protected] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. #Mardani3 #RaniMukerji #BollywoodPodcast #HindiCinema #KhandaanPodcast #YRF #FemaleLedFilms #BollywoodReviews

In Khandaan’s first episode of 2026, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy are joined by Haroon Rashid (BBC Asian Network) to wrap up Bollywood in 2025 — a year of contradictions, surprise hits, big disappointments, and a lot of shouting online. From Top 5 films and breakout performances to songs we couldn’t escape, movies we quit halfway, and what Bollywood thinks audiences want next, this is a loose, unfiltered hangout episode. Expect hot takes, disagreement, nostalgia, and the usual Khandaan chaos. If you enjoy this, support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes, early access, and livestreams. 🎧 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome & first livestream of 202605:10 – Was Bollywood 2025 actually a comeback year?12:45 – Top 5 Hindi films of 202531:00 – Surprise hits, flops & films we quit45:30 – Streaming vs cinema debates58:30 – Best songs & soundtracks of the year01:06:30 – Performances that stood out01:19:00 – Scenes that almost saved bad movies01:28:30 – What Bollywood will remake badly01:32:30 – Films we’re watching out for in 2026 Credits Hosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyGuest: Haroon Rashid Follow Khandaan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcastX (Twitter): https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast

What happens when all three Khandaan hosts sit down in-studio and answer way too many personal Bollywood questions? You get chaos, confessions, and a lot of hot takes. In this special video episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy tackle our custom version of The Colbert Questionnaire — but with a filmi twist. From the movies that changed their lives to their most controversial opinions about the Khans, it’s the most unfiltered you’ve ever seen the Khandaan gang. This episode was first available on our YouTube channel, where you can catch it in full (with video and bonus questions).🎥 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future exclusives: youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast And while you’re there, our Nora vs Jacqueline: Who Did It Better? episode is live exclusively on YouTube! What happens when all three Khandaan hosts sit down in-studio and answer way too many personal Bollywood questions? You get chaos, confessions, and a lot of hot takes. In this special video episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy tackle our custom version of The Colbert Questionnaire — but with a filmi twist. From the movies that changed their lives to their most controversial opinions about the Khans, it’s the most unfiltered you’ve ever seen the Khandaan gang. This episode was first available on our YouTube channel, where you can catch it in full (with video and bonus questions).🎥 Subscribe now so you don’t miss future exclusives: youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast And while you’re there, our Nora vs Jacqueline: Who Did It Better? episode is live exclusively on YouTube!

Follow us on YouTube for video episodes, livestreams & extras: https://www.youtube.com/khandaanpodcastWe return in January with a YouTube Live Stream covering the Best & Worst of Bollywood 2025 — always one of our most popular episodes — plus a brand-new video debate: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline Fernandez: Who’s the Better Dancer?Catch it all on our YouTube channel. In our final episode of the year, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy sit down for a cosy Khandaan hangout to talk through everything we watched and listened to in 2025. We discuss our music streaming Wrapped results (from Pakistani bangers to AI remixes), revisit the jaw-dropping 4K restoration of Sholay, and tackle the Patreon-chosen chaos of Dulhe Raja — Govinda, Kader Khan, Johnny Lever, wild wigs, set design, and all. There’s film nostalgia, social commentary, theatre ranting, and plenty of 90s energy to close out the year. Timestamps 00:00 – End-of-year reflections & 2026 livestream announcement 03:25 – Listener picks & Patreon shout-outs05:05 – Amrita’s 2025 music Wrapped09:30 – Sujoy’s year in music13:25 – Asim’s 8,000-hour Wrapped, Pakistani music wave & AI tracks19:55 – Sholay 4K restoration review29:50 – Thoughts on The Girlfriend (Rashmika Mandanna)43:10 – Main Review: Dulhe Raja53:00 – Govinda’s 90s era & class divides in fandom59:00 – Raveena’s wigs & makeup deep dive1:11:00 – Bald men representation in Bollywood (Asim’s manifesto)1:13:00 – Closing thanks & community appreciation Credits Hosted by: Asim | Amrita | SujoySpecial mention: Farzan & Usama for listener picks and Wrapped suggestion Follow & Support YouTube (video episodes & livestreams): https://www.youtube.com/khandaanpodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcastEmail: [email protected]