Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

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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

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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

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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.

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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 👀)

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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.

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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

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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!