Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

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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

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Before she became a global star, Priyanka Chopra was already one of Bollywood's most entertaining personalities.

This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy revisit some of Priyanka's most viral moments: the infamous "SRK jacket", the legendary Kareena Kapoor comeback, Shahid Kapoor opening the door during an income tax raid, and the many reasons Priyanka remains one of the internet's favourite celebrities.

From Bollywood gossip to iconic one-liners, we're looking at the moments that turned Priyanka Chopra into a meme queen long before social media became what it is today.

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Asim | Amrita | Sujoy

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Khandaan is a weekly Bollywood podcast covering Hindi cinema, Indian pop culture, celebrity news, movie reviews, streaming releases and the history of Bollywood.

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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.

Thisweek on Khandaan, we're covering a little bit of everything.

Amrita returns from her accidental social media detox with glowing skin, better sleep, and a newfound appreciation for blissful ignorance. Then it's on to the movies.

We
discuss Chand Mera Dil and why its
young-love-meets-adult-responsibility story left us feeling older than ever. We
talk Ananya Panday's performance, the strange online discourse around the
film's dance sequence, and whether Lakshya can successfully pivot from action
star to romantic lead.

Sujoy
reports back from Drishyam 3, exploring how the latest chapter
shifts from thriller to character study and asks what life looks like after
Georgekutty gets away with everything.

Asim
recommends Dacoit: A Love Story, a Telugu romantic thriller
starring Mrunal Thakur, and wonders why Bollywood still seems unsure what to do
with one of its most compelling actresses.

And
finally, we dive into Zombeeid (or Zombie Eid),
Pakistan's first zombie movie. Despite the online backlash, we found a
surprisingly entertaining genre film packed with zombie mayhem, steroid-fuelled
horror, Pakistani humour, and some genuinely impressive gore on a modest
budget.

Plus:








A
varied episode, but exactly the kind of film-and-pop-culture catch-up we love
doing.

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This week, Asim, Amrita, Sujoy, and special guest
Parth from TooManyTats revisit Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna — the glossy, messy,
deeply divisive relationship drama that pushed Bollywood into uncomfortable territory.

Twenty years later, does Karan Johar’s infidelity epic still work?
The gang unpack Shah Rukh’s aggressively miserable “Dev,” Rani Mukerji’s
quietly heartbreaking performance, Sexy Sam’s outrageous energy, and why this film feels both ahead of its time and completely stuck in the 2000s. There’s also a detour into today’s Bollywood stars, OTT-era morality, Cannes discourse, Pati Patni Aur Woh Do, and whether Maya and Dev would actually survive modern
Toronto rent prices.

Expect classic Khandaan chaos, emotional damage,
soundtrack worship, and a surprising amount of analysis about chewing gum etiquette.

You can also check out Parth's Animation Studio Mikudi here

Segments
00:00 – Introducing Parth / tattoos & Om Shanti Om dreams
04:15 – Why Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna now?
07:50 – Pati Patni Aur Woh Do review
12:20 – Kartavya, caste politics & OTT thrillers
22:40 – Alia Bhatt, Cannes & Bollywood discourse
31:35 – Revisiting KANK after 20 years
44:30 – Why Shah Rukh’s Dev is so hard to love
57:00 – Marriage, infidelity & Karan Johar psychology
01:14:30 – The hotel room scene & Bollywood taboo-breaking
01:22:50 – Rani Mukerji’s performance appreciation
01:28:35 – Soundtrack deep dive: Mitwa, Tumhi Dekho Na & more
01:40:30 – Would Maya and Dev actually last?
01:42:30 – Dream casting a modern KANK remake

👥 Credits
Hosted by Asim | Amrita | Sujoy
Special Guest: Parth / TooManyTats
Produced by Khandaan Podcast
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Keywords
/ Backend Tags
Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, Khandaan Podcast, Shah Rukh Khan, Rani
Mukerji, Karan Johar, Amitabh Bachchan, Abhishek Bachchan, Preity Zinta, Kabhi
Alvida Naa Kehna, Bollywood soundtrack, movie review, SRK, infidelity in
Bollywood, Bollywood podcast, New York movies

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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Yeh Dillagi — the glossy 90s rom-com that gave us Ole Ole, soft-boy Akshay Kumar, and peak “pretty boy” Saif Ali Khan.

From Kajol’s unforgettable makeover arc and the film’s Sabrina roots to wildly outdated rich-people morality, rain-song dream logic, and VHS-era capitalism, the gang dives deep into why this movie still works as a nostalgia machine.

Expect conversations about 90s fashion, Bollywood’s disappearing rom-com energy, questionable drunk acting, random Karisma Kapoor cameos, and why every rich family in Hindi cinema apparently owned plastic lawn chairs.

Plus: the soundtrack absolutely slaps. 

03:20 – Introducing Yeh Dillagi08:20 – Sabrina comparisons and Kajol nostalgia17:10 – Saif, classism, and 90s morality23:20 – Champagne ads, Shimla businessmen, and hilarious “wealth” aesthetics29:15 – Soft Akshay Kumar appreciation hour30:10 – Soundtrack deep dive: Ole Ole, Hothon Pe Bas & more37:20 – Dream sequences, rain songs, and background extras43:40 – Random observations and Karisma Kapoor cameo discourse47:00 – Final thoughts on why Yeh Dillagi still matters

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