Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

You can get early access to our episodes as well as video version of this episode by signing up and supporting our work through Patreon.

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
Follow us on YouTube, Instagram & Patreon

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

This episode was picked by one of our Patreon supporters, Farzan — and that’s exactly the kind of thing we do over there. If you’d like to help shape future episodes, get access to bonus content, video exclusives, and subscriber-only chats, join us at patreon.com/KhandaanPodcast. Memberships start at just $1/month.

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

👥Hosted by Asim | Amrita | SujoyProduced by Khandaan PodcastFollow us on YouTube, Tik Tok, Instagram & Patreon

Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, 90s Bollywood, Kajol, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Yeh Dillagi, Ole Ole, Yash Raj Films, Bollywood podcast, Sabrina remake, Khandaan Podcast

This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we return to a full-length catch-up episode and immediately spiral into discussions about playback legends, celebrity reinventions, political memes, and why the internet has suddenly decided Diljit Dosanjh is the hottest man alive.

We begin with a tribute to Asha Bhosle and what made her such a singular figure in Indian music. From cabaret songs and ghazals to Brit-Asian remixes and Gorillaz collaborations, we talk about the career of someone who never allowed herself to be boxed into one era or one sound.

Then we move onto Aamir Khan and his increasingly public phase of self-analysis. Are the flop narratives overblown? Has Bollywood itself lost confidence in what audiences want? And why does every Aamir interview suddenly feel like a live therapy session?

Elsewhere in the episode:


Karan Johar finally gets his Met Gala validation


The strange online discourse around Diljit’s global rise


Why comparing Diljit to Sidhu Moosewala reveals bigger conversations about class and celebrity


Vijay’s political victory and influencer politicians


50 50 - Pakistani sketch comedy from the 80s altering brain chemistry


Korean movie recommendations


And several completely unnecessary detours along the way

Chapters03:10 Remembering Asha Bhosle15:00 What’s happening with Aamir Khan?26:45 Karan Johar and the Met Gala32:40 Vijay’s political win & influencer candidates38:05 Pakistani sketch comedy brain chemistry40:15 Diljit Dosanjh on Fallon44:00 Who could break through globally next?47:00 Korean movie recommendations & Patreon picks

Amrita will be appearing on the Craft Lit channel

In this episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we take on some of the most talked-about Bollywood conspiracy theories… and explain why we don’t believe them.

From the long-standing narrative around *Salman Khan and Vivek Oberoi, to the deeply sensitive and widely debated **Sushant Singh Rajput case, to the internet-favourite **Govinda–James Cameron story*, we break down what actually makes sense — and what doesn’t.

This isn’t about blind defence or outrage. It’s about looking at how these narratives form, why they stick, and what they say about Bollywood fandom, media culture, and the internet.

As always, expect strong opinions, context, and a conversation that goes beyond headlines.

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]