Satya (transl. Truth) is a 1998 Indian Hindi-language gangster action crime film, produced and directed by Ram Gopal Varma; written by Saurabh Shukla and Anurag Kashyap. It stars J. D. Chakravarthy, Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpayee, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Shrivastava and Paresh Rawal in lead roles. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube.   You can also listen to this episode right here on the player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

- We talk about how Mano Bajpai had to work so hard to break being typecast as Biku Matre

- We talk about all the characters and their motive to join the gang

- We talk about Urmila and her versatility

Quotables: 

I would definitely recommend this movie to someone who is not from India, if they like gangster movies - Flo

Before Satya, I didn’t have an opinion on gangster movies - Tanvi

It’s the names, right…like we hadn’t heard these names before - Tanvi

You can easily dissect each and every details in the movie, I don’t even know what to begin with - Flo

Love is a 1991 Indian Hindi-language romance film directed by Suresh Krissna, starring Salman Khan and Revathi. It is the remake of the Telugu film Prema (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on the player below.  Podcast Episode Summary:

-We talk about 90s Salman (of course) and Revathy and Salman’s chemistry

- We talk about all the scenes which brought so much relatability and down-to-earthness

- We talk about all different meet-cutes in this movie

Quotables: 

Have you see 1991-Love-Salman’s face. It’s perfection - Flo

The songs have stayed with me for 30 years now -Tanvi

I was only looking at her face, not her clothes, not her shows, but only her face- Tanvi

I was a playful love story as well as a serious love story where they were invested in their careers - Flo

Yes Boss is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aziz Mirza starring Aditya Pancholi, Shah Rukh Khan and Juhi Chawla. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on the player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

-We discuss how the main characters were not written well and the supporting characters were pretty well written

- We talk about how they had to justify a character’s life  ambitions

- We talk about Juhi’s clothes and hair, of course!

- We talk about Kashmira Shah’s character

Quotables: 

Juhi’s character was not consistent at all - Flo

Unfortunately , I have seen his movies - Tanvi

Kashmira Shah’s character was written well - Flo

Her clothes are cut and fit her to the T -Tanvi

Judwaa (transl. Twins) is a 1997 Indian Hindi-language action comedy film, directed by David Dhawan, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala and starring Salman Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Rambha with Kader Khan, Dalip Tahil, Shakti Kapoor, Deepak Shirke, Anupam Kher, Satish Shah and Mukesh Rishi in supporting roles. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on the player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

- The Salman that actually made an effort to act and dance

- We discuss the Salman vs Salman scenes

- We talk about what David Dhawan could have done better :p

Quotables:

I realized that I hadn’t watched this movie at all and was pretty excited - Flo

This is the beginning of Salman that I don’t like -Flo

Salma trolling Salman was fun - Tanvi

Karishma was the best part about the movie - Tanvi

Judaai (lit. 'Separation') is a 1997 Indian melodrama comedy film directed by Raj Kanwar. It stars Anil Kapoor, Sridevi and Urmila Matondkar. Kader Khan, Farida Jalal, Johnny Lever, Paresh Rawal, Upasana Singh and Saeed Jaffrey feature in supporting roles. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.  Podcast Episode Summary:

We talk about the middle class portrayal

We talk about how real the dialogues were between husband and wife while they argue

We talk about how inspite of the outrageous plot and story, the movie brought in so much realness

Quotables:

At that time, it felt like a Sridevi movie, but now it feels like it was an equal movie from all perspectives - Tanvi

She can be glamorous when she wants to be and she can be this relatable middle class woman when she wants to be - Flo

Her laugh was as good as her tears - Tanvi

She is as cute as a button - Flo 

 On this episode, we talk about Ishq (transl. Sometimes yes, Sometimes no) is a 1994 Hindi-language Indian coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Kundan Shah, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, Deepak Tijori and Naseeruddin Shah. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

We talk about how the director turns stereotypical situations on its head

We talk about the cuteness of the entire case and the amazing "cute" choreography

We talk about a sequel to ISHQ and if anybody would be interested in our storyline for one

Quotables:

Juhi walks in like a hero - Flo

The essence of Juhi’s character arc did not change - Tanvi

Ajay plays to his strength - Tanvi

“Cute” is the word I keep getting a lot when I watch this movie - Flo 

On this episode, we talk about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (transl. Sometimes yes, Sometimes no) is a 1994 Hindi-language Indian coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed by Kundan Shah, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, Deepak Tijori and Naseeruddin Shah. (Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

We talk about Sharukh's bike and Tux scenes in all his movies (Yes! ) 

We talk about Naseeruddin Shah and how he needs to get more roles in comedy

We talk about non-wannabe 90s 

Quotables:

This is my favorite Sharukh movie - Tanvi

They are not trying too hard..I think that’s one of the main appeal here - Flo 

Small towns are places that are not big cities ;)  - Flo

Sunil has my heart - Tanvi

On this episode, we talk about Darr (transl. Fear), an Indian romantic psychological thriller film directed by Yash Chopra through the studio Yash Raj Films. The film stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Sunny Deol, with Anupam Kher, Tanvi Azmi and Dalip Tahil in supporting roles.(Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

We talk about Juhi, again! 

We wonder if Sunny Deol's character would have been spoken about more, if it were to release in 2021

We talk about desi men picking up fights abroad !?!

Quotables:

My go-to playlist, if I don’t know what to listen to, is Sharukh’s filmography - Tanvi

She dresses like a girl next door - Flo

Her fear is shown so real - Flo

The relationship of Anupam Kher’s character with his wife, sister and sister’s boyfriend is all so wholesome, healthy and wonderful - Tanvi

On this episode, we talk about Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman, is a 1992 Indian Hindi-language romantic comedy film directed by Aziz Mirza starring Shahrukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Nana Patekar and Amrita Singh.(Source: Wikipedia). You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.

Podcast Episode Summary:

We talk about Amrita Singh's screen presence

We dig deep into Sharukh Khan and his image and how much w miss seeing him on screen

We talk about Juhi's acting prowess and the innocence she brings on screen 

Quotables:

I am a big Sharukh Khan fan…but not in the true sense of the word - Flo

I was crushing on her the whole time - Tanvi

I think everyone around him failed him.. it is not like he failed us - Tanvi

This movie brought back my innocence - Flo

On this very first episode of this season, we talk about Lamhe. Lamhe (lit. Moments) is a 1991 Indian musical romantic drama film directed by Yash Chopra and written by Honey Irani, with Rahi Masoom Raza. The film stars Sridevi and Anil Kapoor in the lead roles, along with Waheeda Rehman and Anupam Kher in pivotal supporting roles. (Source: Wikipedia).You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. 

Podcast Summary:We talk about positive body image in the 80s

 We talk about how professional identity may not be a bad idea

We talk about the legend that is Sridevi (of course!) and more 

Quotables:

The light just shines through her and she is luminous -Tanvi

Please revoke my movie Wala podcast card- Flo 

His understated performance is really understated - Tanvi

We are back (kinda, sorta ;)) with Season 7, and we are talking about 5 feel-good movies. Feel-good movies, because who has the energy to sit through movies that we don't enjoy but we are forced to watch for the podcast, right? Join us on this small(ish) trip down the memory lane?