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🎧 Support Khandaan on Patreon for exclusive episodes → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Madhuri Dixit or Sridevi? We put two favourites through seven categories and somehow make ourselves choose. Asim, Amrita and Sujoy compare dance performances, acting range, box office power, fashion, chemistry with co-stars, comebacks and lasting influence. Sujoy admits his Madhuri bias early. Amrita makes the case for Sridevi. Asim discovers that choosing the categories hasn’t made choosing a winner any easier. From Mr. India and Chandni to Beta, Devdas and English Vinglish, we revisit the performances that shaped our love of Hindi cinema. This week’s topics: • Madhuri’s precision or Sridevi’s storytelling through dance?• Who could carry a film on her name alone?• What made English Vinglish such a remarkable comeback?• Who wins on style and chemistry with co-stars?• Whose influence will the next generation carry forward? We discuss scenes and character moments from films across both careers. Follow Khandaan: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcastX: https://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast About Khandaan: Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast is Asim, Amrita and Sujoy talking Hindi cinema, from childhood favourites to the films we’re watching now.

Drishyam 3: One Body, Too Many Twists? 🎙️ Join us for more live recordings, audience questions and bonus episodes on Patreon. One body, three films, and a family that really needs a holiday. Asim and Sujoy tackle Drishyam 3, its increasingly elaborate twists, Jaideep Ahlawat’s scene-stealing performance and Tabu’s sidelined storyline. We compare Vijay Salgaonkar with Georgekutty and ask whether this is finally the right place to end the story. With Amrita away, we also catch up on Digger, Animals, Baby Do or Die, Runner and Awarapan 2, discuss Bollywood music through Komal Nahta’s interview with the Tips brothers, and take questions from our live audience. Can Koffee with Karan recapture its early magic? And is Shah Rukh Khan entering his Tom Cruise era? Spoilers throughout the Drishyam discussion. Timestamps 00:00 Livestream setup and technical chaos03:53 Welcome: Asim and Sujoy go live06:13 Drishyam 3: first impressions and increasingly wild twists12:41 Jaideep Ahlawat joins the chase14:44 Tabu and the missing emotional resolution18:03 Vijay Salgaonkar versus Georgekutty22:29 Unpacking the twists and reveals31:35 Do we really need Drishyam 4?39:32 Can Koffee with Karan bring back the magic?42:37 Our final Drishyam 3 verdicts43:45 Komal Nahta, the Tips brothers and Bollywood music51:15 Digger and Tom Cruise54:30 Animals and Ben Affleck as a director57:40 Film recommendations from the live audience1:00:23 Baby Do or Die1:06:02 Runner and our Alan Ritchson watchlist1:08:18 Awarapan 2: embracing the melodrama1:13:11 Is Shah Rukh Khan in his Tom Cruise era?1:17:29 More livestreams and closing thoughts 📺 Subscribe to Khandaan on YouTube. ❤️ Support the podcast and join us for future live recordings on Patreon. Thanks to everyone who joined us live, and to our patrons for keeping Khandaan going.

Samantha deserves a better family, Sujoy makes a case for Mirzapur, and Asim has found two good jokes in Welcome to the Jungle. Was it worth sitting through the rest of the film? You can probably guess. Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on Maa Inti Bangaram, the Mirzapur movie and Welcome to the Jungle, before taking on a listener-submitted Bollywood Would You Rather game. Would you choose Geet or Poo? Could you spend a year watching only Arjun Kapoor films? And how long would it take Aamir Khan to explain PK? There’s also a catch-up on Pakistani dramas, streaming frustrations and the guests we’d love to bring back. The video version of this episode is available on our Khandaan Podcast YouTube channel. If you watch it, please give it a like to help us grow. For bonus videos, catch-ups and film and TV recommendations, join us at https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast. Send your questions, game suggestions and guest recommendations to [email protected]. Chapters 00:00 Welcome and the current movie slump00:56 Amrita on wholesome romcoms and female stardom03:16 Maa Inti Bangaram: Samantha, action and family dynamics09:42 Streaming subscriptions and the right packet of biscuits10:40 Mirzapur: Sujoy’s movie review15:20 Do you need to watch the Mirzapur series first?18:18 Welcome to the Jungle27:27 Bollywood Would You Rather28:08 Jaya Bachchan or a lift from Salman Khan?30:02 Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan and explaining PK32:20 Arjun Kapoor films or bad Bollywood remakes?36:04 Geet versus Poo37:55 Dancing behind Hrithik Roshan40:17 Bollywood drafts and past podcast chaos42:43 Pakistani dramas and streaming frustrations45:25 Where to find us and Patreon extras

Asim and Amrita are joined by Pakistani drama reviewer Sophia Q to discuss the opening episodes of Mitti De Baway. Does the much-anticipated pairing of Mahira Khan and Wahaj Ali deliver? We get into the three timelines, the performances, the striking production design and the amount of slow motion. The longer conversation also takes in Pakistani dramas more broadly, from subtitles and international audiences to the shows Sophia thinks are worth watching. Contains spoilers for the opening two episodes. There’s a video version of this episode on the Khandaan Podcast YouTube channel. If you watch it and enjoy it, please give it a like. It helps the channel grow and lets us know you’d like more conversations like this.

Support Khandaan and watch our full video episodes at Patreon.com/KhandaanPodcast. Three films arrived in the same week, so Asim, Amrita and Sujoy have plenty to discuss. Sujoy thinks Kunal Khemu’s Vibe is one of Bollywood’s best films of the year. Amrita appreciates Khemu’s distinct comic voice but wonders whether the movie occasionally feels like a showcase for its writer, director, producer and star. Asim reviews Netflix’s Lust Stories 3 and asks why four acclaimed filmmakers have delivered an anthology that feels so strangely uniform. The main review is Best of the Best, a South Asian college dance comedy starring Maitreyi Ramakrishnan. The hosts discuss girlhood, female friendship, colourism, diaspora identity, cultural gatekeeping and the importance of joyful South Asian stories. Sujoy, meanwhile, remains unconvinced by the film’s dancing, college rivalries and Hasan Minhaj. Also: Preity Zinta, Bollywood music rights, Kunal Khemu versus the YRF Spy Universe and Asim inventing yet another Indian celebrity. Follow Khandaan on YouTube and Patreon for video episodes, bonus conversations and more. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and too many new releases 00:26 Four films arrived in one week 03:21 Vibe review 06:04 Is Vibe a “boys’ movie”? 07:02 Kunal Khemu’s directorial voice 09:34 Preity Zinta returns 12:08 AI terrorists and competent comedy 14:03 Vibe versus the YRF Spy Universe 15:02 Should Kunal Khemu direct other actors? 16:24 Asim invents another Indian celebrity 18:01 Lust Stories 3 review 20:21 Four acclaimed directors, one uniform style 22:32 The relationship problems of Lust Stories 24:16 Kiran Rao’s contribution 25:38 Vikramaditya Motwane’s contribution 26:56 Shakun Batra’s contribution 28:02 Vishal Bhardwaj’s contribution 30:00 The strangely sanitised intimacy 31:32 Why Lust Stories is not for Asim 32:59 A growing cultural disconnect 33:32 Best of the Best review 36:04 Girlhood and complicated friendships 39:32 Why Sujoy could not connect with it 42:07 Can Maitreyi Ramakrishnan dance? 43:23 A joyful South Asian movie 44:11 Diaspora culture versus Indian culture 45:28 Why all group activities are dorky 45:57 The outsider experience 46:55 South Asian identity beyond India 47:22 Sisterhood and brown male characters 50:33 Maitreyi versus Hasan Minhaj 52:23 Identity, history and speaking honestly 54:39 Popularity, aggression and female friendship 56:15 Watching the movie with Sofia 57:09 The cost of licensing Bollywood music 59:28 The film’s best dance joke 01:00:18 Choreography and campus culture 01:03:55 Why Asian stories struggle to survive 01:07:19 The Best of the Best soundtrack 01:08:45 Game the Netflix algorithm 01:09:05 Where to find Khandaan

Watch the full video and support Khandaan on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcastWe revisit English Babu Desi Mem, the 1996 Shah Rukh Khan film that gives us three SRKs and somehow still leaves us wanting less. Sujoy chose English Babu Desi Mem. Amrita would like to know why. In this episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit one of the strangest films in Shah Rukh Khan’s 1990s filmography. Loosely remade from the Clark Gable and Sophia Loren film It Started in Naples, it features Shah Rukh in a triple role, Sonali Bendre as a cabaret dancer raising his nephew and a plot that appears to abandon logic almost immediately. We discuss Shah Rukh’s wigs, accents and aggressively broad performance, Sonali Bendre’s place in 1990s Bollywood, the film’s peculiar ideas about British Indians, Sujoy’s enduring love for the soundtrack and whether the voiceovers, flashbacks and abrupt ending suggest that the production simply ran out of money. Is this really one of Shah Rukh Khan’s worst films? And more importantly, should Sujoy ever be allowed to choose the movie again? 📺 Full video episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Follow Khandaan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@khandaanpodcast Chapters 00:00 Sujoy arrives unprepared 02:27 Why did he choose English Babu Desi Mem? 03:45 Shah Rukh Khan’s only triple role 05:12 Remaking It Started in Naples 09:16 The film’s extraordinary SRK introduction 13:24 Diwali becomes a fatal disaster 15:14 The child-rearing gets increasingly disturbing 17:17 Sonali Bendre enters the story 19:34 Revisiting Sonali Bendre’s career 24:17 Is Shah Rukh actually terrible in this? 25:35 Did the production run out of money? 28:35 Bhima Khalasi and committed villainy 30:20 The child who was supposed to carry the film 33:35 Sujoy defends the soundtrack 35:22 The troubling history behind the songs 37:36 Have Bollywood item songs disappeared? 41:06 What did we actually enjoy? 42:45 Ranking Shah Rukh Khan’s worst films 47:35 Sujoy’s final warning 49:23 Should listeners choose the next film?

Watch the full video version exclusively on Patreon: Khandaan on Patreon Asim, Amrita and Sujoy are finally back together for Episode 317, with two very different movies on the agenda: Yash and Geetu Mohandas’ Toxic, and Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon and Rashmika Mandanna in Cocktail 2. Toxic leads us into a surprisingly complicated conversation about masculinity, the female gaze, sex, violence and whether Geetu Mohandas has actually smuggled something interesting into a giant Yash mass movie... or whether Asim and Amrita are giving the film far more credit than Sujoy thinks it deserves. Then there’s Cocktail 2: part relationship drama, part Judaai, part Reddit AITA post. We discuss Shahid Kapoor’s increasingly intense screen persona, Kriti and Rashmika, the original Cocktail, and how Bollywood romance somehow went from grand declarations of love to “tu meri phati hui T-shirt hai.” Plus, Asim recommends Babitha Singh Reporting, Amrita brings us Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and your listener questions take us into Bollywood’s sequel obsession, David Dhawan’s retirement, Varun Dhawan’s career, whether the Khans will ever play grandfathers, and what happened to the stars who emerged in the 2000s. And we end with a wonderful email from longtime listener Pragati, who has been with Khandaan since the Irrfan and Rishi Kapoor episodes and, most importantly, would like slow motion to finally retire.   00:00 Amrita Is Late & Khandaan Is Getting Older09:20 Toxic Review28:00 Toxic: Masculinity, Women & the Female Gaze38:00 Are We Reading Too Much Into Toxic?46:50 Yash, Kiara Advani & Final Toxic Thoughts53:50 Bethlehem Kudumba Unit56:30 Babitha Singh Reporting1:02:00 Cocktail 2 Review1:07:00 Cocktail 2: AITA Meets Judaai1:11:00 What Happened to Shahid Kapoor?1:17:00 Listener Questions: Bollywood’s Best & Worst Sequels1:22:00 David Dhawan, Varun Dhawan & the Khans as Grandpas1:27:00 What Happened to Bollywood’s 2000s Stars?1:34:00 Email & the Khandaan Community1:39:00 Wrap-Up 🎧 Support Khandaan and get exclusive episodes and bonus content:⁠Khandaan Patreon⁠📺 Watch our video episodes:⁠Khandaan Podcast on YouTube

🎧 BONUS ON PATREON: This week we're also reacting to the completely bonkers trailer for Yash's Toxic. Is it spectacular maximalist action, Manosphere: The Movie, or are Asim and Sujoy simply too old for this shit? Watch the full video reaction exclusively on Khandaan Patreon Asim and Sujoy catch up on the latest releases, starting with Awarapan 2 and the enduring appeal of Emraan Hashmi before turning to Rajkumar Santoshi's Batwara 1947 and its surprisingly nuanced take on Partition. Then they attempt to survive David Dhawan's Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai, which raises the bigger question of whether Bollywood has forgotten how to make mainstream comedy. Plus: Varun Dhawan's identity crisis, Asim's inexplicable rage at Manish Paul, and why Maa Vaapas Aunga turned out to be one of the most moving films Asim has seen recently. Timestamps: 02:30 — Awarapan 212:11 — Batwara 194723:36 — Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai33:38 — Maa Wapas Aunga39:07 — Cocktail 2 & what's next40:21 — Toxic on Patreon 💬 Join the conversation:Do you think Awarapan 2 earns its nostalgia? Has Sunny Deol's recent filmography hurt Batwara 1947? And when was the last genuinely great mainstream Bollywood comedy? 🎧 Support Khandaan and get exclusive episodes and bonus content:Khandaan Patreon 📺 Watch our video episodes:Khandaan Podcast on YouTube #Awarapan2 #EmraanHashmi #Batwara1947 #SunnyDeol #VarunDhawan #Bollywood #KhandaanPodcast

🎧 Support us on Patreon → [https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast](https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast) 👥 Hosts: Asim | Amrita | Sujoy What makes an unforgettable opening scene? Is it spectacle, character, music—or simply making you fall in love with a film in the very first five minutes? This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy celebrate some of Bollywood's greatest openings, including Om Shanti Om, Rang De Basanti, Don, Don 2, Special 26, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S., Andaz Apna Apna, Jab We Met, Parvarish and the iconic musical openings of Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, Dil To Pagal Hai and Bunty Aur Babli. Which opening scene would make your list? 🔗 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 Khandaan is a weekly Bollywood podcast covering Hindi cinema, Indian pop culture, celebrity news, movie reviews, streaming releases and the history of Bollywood. Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast contains commentary, criticism and discussion for educational and entertainment purposes. All film clips, music and images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

🎧 Support Khandaan on Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week Asim, Amrita and Sujoy had originally planned to review English Babu Desi Mem... but life (and perhaps self-preservation) got in the way. Instead, they dive into one of the busiest weeks in film fandom. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues to dominate conversation, but should adaptations stay faithful to the source? The team discusses translator Emily Wilson's criticism and why myths are meant to evolve. Then it's time for the biggest Bollywood trailer of the year: Namit Malhotra's Ramayana. Is Ranbir Kapoor convincing as Ram? Does Yash's Ravana have enough complexity? And can a film rooted in Indian mythology truly connect with a global audience? They also react to Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947, discussing Partition cinema, changing political narratives and whether Rajkumar Santoshi can still deliver. Finally, Asim and Sujoy give their spoiler-free thoughts on Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with the full review available exclusively on Patreon. Chapters 00:00 Why English Babu Desi Mem was postponed 02:30 The Odyssey obsession continues 03:30 Emily Wilson vs Nolan 08:20 Troy vs The Odyssey 13:00 Asim survives internet comments 15:00 Ramayana trailer reaction 37:00 Batwara 1947 trailer reaction 59:55 Spider-Man review moves to Patreon Follow Khandaan: Instagramhttps://instagram.com/khandaanpodcast Twitter/Xhttps://twitter.com/khandaanpod Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast

Video version of this episode is available as a Patreon exclusive here Love Khandaan? Get bonus episodes, early access and exclusive conversations on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on one of the busiest weeks Bollywood has had in months. We review Alpha, the latest entry in YRF's Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, before diving into two of the year's most affecting films: Mein Vaapas Aunga and Satluj. Along the way we discuss censorship, Partition, state violence, memory, the National Film Awards, and why some stories still matter decades later. • Alpha — Did the YRF Spy Universe miss the mark? • Mein Vaapas Aunga — Imtiaz Ali's moving exploration of memory and Partition. • Satluj — A powerful film surrounded by controversy and censorship. • Ikka — Sunny Deol returns to the courtroom. • National Film Awards reactions. • Remembering legendary playback singer S. Janaki. • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey. 🎥 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@KhandaanPodcast 📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/khandaanpodcast 🐦 Xhttps://twitter.com/khandaanpodcast ❤️ Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast is a weekly show where Asim, Amrita and Sujoy discuss Bollywood, Hindi cinema and Indian pop culture—from new releases and forgotten classics to streaming shows, industry news and everything in between. This week's topicsFollow KhandaanAbout Khandaan

🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Some Bollywood jodis become legends. Others disappear before they ever reach their full potential. This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit the iconic pairings that should have made many more films together. From Hrithik Roshan and Kareena Kapoor's complicated history, to Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai's unforgettable chemistry, Salman Khan and Rani Mukerji's underrated partnership, Saif Ali Khan and Preity Zinta's effortless charm, and Abhishek Bachchan and Rani Mukerji's incredible run before everything changed. Along the way, we revisit forgotten films, industry gossip, behind-the-scenes stories, and ask one question: which Bollywood jodi deserved another chance? 👥 Hosts Asim Burney Amrita Sujoy 💬 Join the conversation Which Bollywood jodi deserved more films together? Did we miss your favourite pairing? Let us know in the comments!

🎧 Support us on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast Who wins the ultimate Bollywood face-off: Ranbir Kapoor or Ranveer Singh? This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy put two of Hindi cinema's biggest stars head-to-head. We compare everything from Band Baaja Baaraat vs Saawariya, Rockstar vs Gully Boy, iconic screen chemistry, Koffee With Karan appearances, career choices, controversies and cultural impact. Along the way we debate Deepika Padukone, Anushka Sharma, Alia Bhatt, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Imtiaz Ali, Barfi!, Lootera, Rockstar, Animal, Bajirao Mastani and much more before reaching a surprisingly definitive verdict. ⏱️ Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction & the rules 01:40 - Debut films: Band Baaja Baaraat vs Saawariya 05:00 - Signature performances: Rockstar, Barfi!, Gully Boy & more 09:10 - Worst films and career misfires 13:30 - Koffee With Karan showdown 16:50 - Who has the best on-screen chemistry? 21:55 - Directors and career choices 25:00 - Cultural impact and star power 28:40 - Side hustles and business ventures 30:10 - Controversies and public image 32:40 - The ultimate tiebreaker 34:35 - The final verdict 👥 Hosts: Asim | Amrita | Sujoy 🔗 Follow Khandaan: YouTube: [ / @khandaanpodcast ] Instagram: [ / khandaanpodcast ] X (Twitter): [ / khandaanpodcast ] Merch: [https://khandaanpodcast.redbubble.com] © Khandaan Podcast. All rights reserved. 🎧 Where to listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3bZLrLZ... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast... Khandaan is a weekly Bollywood podcast covering Hindi cinema, Indian pop culture, celebrity news, movie reviews, streaming releases and the history of Bollywood. #KhandaanPodcast #RanbirKapoor #RanveerSingh #BollywoodPodcast #HindiCinema #Bollywood #Rockstar #Barfi #GullyBoy #Animal #DeepikaPadukone #AliaBhatt #BollywoodMovies Copyright Disclaimer: This podcast contains commentary, criticism and discussion for educational and entertainment purposes. All film clips, music and images remain the property of their respective copyright holders.

Check out our new episode on Youtube: From SRK's Jacket to Shahid's Door: Peak Priyanka Chopra 🎧 Support Khandaan on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This episode was chosen by one of our Patreon supporters. Join our Patreon and you'll be able to vote on future episodes and even nominate films for us to review on the main show. 🎥 The full video version of this episode is available exclusively on Patreon. 📝 Show Notes This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit Luck By Chance, Zoya Akhtar's remarkable debut and one of Bollywood's sharpest films about itself. From outsider myths and star-making machinery to ambition, compromise and the price of success, the gang explores why this 2009 classic feels even more relevant today. Along the way there's discussion of Ranveer Singh's Don 3 fallout, Farhan Akhtar's career, Konkona Sen Sharma's incredible performance, and why Luck By Chance remains one of the most insightful films ever made about the Hindi film industry. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome and Patreon Pick 00:45 – Ranveer Singh vs Excel Entertainment 03:45 – Celebrity victimhood and modern Bollywood PR 09:55 – Farhan, Don 3 and Bollywood power politics 14:50 – Luck By Chance recap 15:40 – Why Sujoy rewatches this film regularly 16:50 – Zoya Akhtar's astonishing directorial debut 17:45 – Is Vikram actually a Bollywood Baazigar? 18:40 – Farhan Akhtar's best acting performance? 20:30 – Why the film is really Sona Mishra's story 22:00 – The ensemble cast and forgotten MVPs 23:40 – Luck By Chance vs Om Shanti Om 25:00 – A love letter to Bollywood and filmmaking 27:25 – Why audiences weren't ready for this film 28:25 – The film that helped create a new era of Hindi cinema 29:15 – Favourite performances and overlooked details 31:10 – Rishi Kapoor: a force of nature 32:25 – Kareena Kapoor and true star power 34:20 – The Bollywood ecosystem: gossip, auditions and investors 35:40 – Konkona Sen Sharma's extraordinary run 36:10 – Did Bollywood fail Isha Sharvani? 37:35 – The power of the theatre scene 38:35 – Favourite dialogues and comic moments 39:15 – Dimple Kapadia steals every scene 40:40 – Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy's incredible soundtrack 41:20 – Hrithik Roshan's memorable cameo 42:00 – Listener comments and mailbag 44:00 – Movies about movies and the magic of Filmistan 45:15 – Final verdict on Luck By Chance 👥 Credits Hosted by Asim Burney, Amrita, and Sujoy Produced by Khandaan Podcast 🎧 Support the show and nominate future episodes:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast 📺 Follow Khandaan on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Bluesky and X 📩 Email: [email protected] #LuckByChance #ZoyaAkhtar #FarhanAkhtar #KonkonaSenSharma #HrithikRoshan #Bollywood #HindiCinema #MovieReview #FilmPodcast #KhandaanPodcast

For a video version of this episode or to support our work, head over to our Patreon and join the Khandaan Podcast community! In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy discuss the newly released Alpha teaser before diving into two very different films. First up is Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, a dark and unsettling look at power, corruption, and the machinery of the Indian justice system, featuring what Sujoy calls the performance of Bobby Deol’s career. Then it’s on to Maa Behen, Suresh Triveni’s sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving Netflix film starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna. The Khandaan gang unpack its commentary on patriarchy, gossip, beauty, motherhood, and survival, while also celebrating one of Madhuri’s most interesting performances in years. ⏱️ 3. Timestamps / Segments 00:00 – Catch-ups and Istanbul recommendations04:05 – Alpha teaser reactions17:20 – Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) review23:10 – Maa Behan review24:00 – Madhuri Dixit’s performance32:00 – Nostalgia, patriarchy, and Adarsh Colony42:00 – Triptii Dimri, Dharna, and the cast53:00 – Final thoughts and recommendations57:00 – Patreon, YouTube, and where to find us 👥 4. Credits Hosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on YouTube, Instagram & Patreon 📢 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only) Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, Khandaan Podcast, Maa Behan, Bandar, Monkey in a Cage, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap, Alpha, Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Netflix India, movie review, Bollywood podcast, women in cinema