Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

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In this episode, the Khandaan gang dives into Bollywood conspiracy theories we might actually believe…Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy go full filmi conspiracy mode. From the long-standing mystery around Divya Bharti’s death to whether Bollywood box office numbers are quietly manipulated, and even the authorship of Kal Ho Naa Ho, nothing is off limits.Expect wild theories, sharp takes, and just enough disclaimers to avoid legal trouble.

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00:38 - Why conspiracy th...

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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dig into the reaction around Dhurandar 2—from audience hype to questions around storytelling, politics, and whether it’s even worth your time. Sujoy shares a full spoiler breakdown, while the team unpack the film’s reception and what it says about Bollywood right now. Plus, quick takes on Subedar, a Malayalam wrestling drama, and a heartfelt listener message as Khand...

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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, Sujoy — and returning guest Yamini — revisit Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, David Dhawan’s gloriously chaotic 2000 rom-com starring Salman Khan and Karisma Kapoor. What follows is a mix of nostalgia, disbelief, and reluctant admiration as we unpack the film’s unhinged plotting, iconic soundtrack, and undeniable star chemistry. Expect debates on toxic fandom, Bollywood’s Europe obsession, Salman’s… unique flirting techniques, and why this film somehow still works despite itself — plus listener shoutouts and a...

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In our last episode we talked about the *worst Bollywood remakes* — so now it’s time to celebrate the ones that actually worked.

Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into the *best remakes in Bollywood history, discussing why films like **Baazigar, Dev D, Agneepath, and Parineeta* succeed where so many others fail. From Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic anti-hero debut to Hrithik Roshan’s most intense performance, we break down how these remakes adapted their originals and made them...

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In this milestone 300th episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy take stock of Khandaan’s journey — from lockdown comfort-listening to surviving pandemics, political chaos, and some truly questionable movie choices (yes, Kyun Ki was #300).

We talk honestly about where Bollywood is right now: the lack of joy, the fatigue around current releases, and whether we still want to watch everything. Along the way, we r...

In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit Kyun Ki — Priyadarshan’s 2005 “romantic tragedy” starring Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor, Jackie Shroff and Om Puri — and try to figure out what on earth happened. Is this a misunderstood melodrama? A chaotic remake experiment? Or peak mid-2000s Bollywood madness? From mental asylum tropes and questionable Rorschach tests to lobotomies, disco flashbacks, and one very tragic swimming pool, we unpack the film’s wild tonal swings and that infamous ending. Expect the usual Khandaan mix of nostalgia, sharp side-eyes, soundtrack detours (hello Kunal Ganjawala), and a deep dive into Salman’s mid-2000s era —...

🎧 Support us on Patreon for exclusive episodes → (https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast) Why do Bollywood remakes fail so badly? We break down the most cursed remakes — and who’s responsible. This week, *Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy* dive into Bollywood’s most cursed remakes — from directors remaking their own classics to studios completely misunderstanding what made the originals work. We talk ego, legacy damage, cosplay cinema, and why “mass” can’t be faked, with detours into *David Dhawan, **Sajid Khan, **Sanjay Gupta, and the ultimate remake disaster: **Ram Gopal Varma Ki Aag*. Expect chaos, hot takes, and a long list of films that shoul...

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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...

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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 unexpected...

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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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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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.

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We return in January with a YouTube Live Stream covering the Best & Worst of Bollywood 2025 — always one of our most popular episodes — plus a brand-new video debate: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline Fernandez: Who’s the Better Dancer?
Catch it all on our YouTube channel.

In our final episode of the year, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy sit down for a cosy Khandaan hangout to talk through everything we watched and listened to in 2025. We discuss our music streaming Wrapped results (from Pakist...

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This is a Khandaan hangout episode — the kind we usually keep for Patreon — but we wanted to share it on the main feed as a taster for newer listeners. If you enjoy this looser, more conversational format and want to support our work (plus get early releases and bonus episodes), you can sign up on Patreon. In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and a freshly jet-lagged Sujoy catch up on life, travel, and the strange state of Bollywood in...

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This week, Asim and Sujoy are joined by Razia from Bollywood Classic Collection to unpack Dhurandhar — the hype, the politics, the mismatched marketing, and the unexpectedly incredible wigs and production design. We talk about Ranveer Singh’s performance, Karachi’s portrayal on screen, and why the film feels split between vision and agenda. Expect the usual Khandaan blend of film nerdery, laughs, and cultural context.

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In this special tribute episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the legendary Dharmendra — his impact, his beauty, his eras, his legacy — and celebrate him through one of Amrita’s all-time favourites: Blackmail (1973).

Expect classic Khandaan energy as we talk about Vijay Anand’s noir-meets-masala filmmaking, Rakhi and Dharam’s scorching chemistry, Shatrughan Sinha’s flying kicks, rogue Italians, solar-power science madness, and the joy of rediscovering an icon's work. It’s heartfelt, funny, nostalgic, and a reminder of why Dharmendra rema...

In this episode, Asim and Amrita are joined by Top Friend Beth to revisit One 2 Ka 4 — a very specific kind of early-2000s Shah Rukh Khan film.

We talk reckless SRK somersaults, Juhi being the only one doing any emotional labour, bowling-alley villain lairs, AR Rahman’s most “Lamborghini in a field” soundtrack, and the eternal confusion of why anyone thought this script worked.

Expect the usual Khandaan mix of nostalgia, masala diagnostics, film-history gossip, and way too much discussion about 90s holsters.

00:00 – Where is Sujoy? (Japan.)
05:15 – Why One 2 Ka 4 still confuses us
18:00 – Th...

In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the cult chaos that is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) — the film that somehow managed to combine Terminator, The Matrix, Nagina, and 2000s melodrama into one glorious fever dream. From Armaan Kohli’s muscle suit to Raj Babbar’s “religious Voltron” pendant, no absurdity goes unexamined. The team breaks down how this film became a cornerstone of “so bad it’s good” Bollywood, complete with CGI skeletons, ghost revenge plots, and a cast that includes everyone from Sunny Deol and Akshay Kumar to Sonu Nigam and Rambha. Expect unfiltered laughter, film trivia, and several “...

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In this episode, Asim drags Amrita and Sujoy into the chaotic world of Veergati — Salman Khan’s wild, homoerotic, action-packed fever dream from 1995. Expect nostalgia, moral debates, and plenty of laughter as the Khandaan gang wrestles with everything from leather-plaid trousers to the film’s endless social ills. They also unpack what Veergatireveals about 90s...

Amrita’s viral tweet about the so-called “AI Film Festival” sparks a fiery Khandaan debate on art, authenticity, and the future of cinema. From lazy prompts to lost funding, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy unpack what this says about India’s creative ecosystem — and why real filmmaking still matters.

00:00 – Intro & Catch-Up
Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy kick off with some friendly chaos, listener hellos, and updates on their YouTube adventures.

01:10 – Listener Comments & Homebound Follow-Up
Reading your reactions to Homebound and the eternal art-vs-commerce battle in Indian cinema.
👉 Key theme: why independent films struggle even...

In Episode 287, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into two very different cinematic worlds — the mythic mayhem of Kantara Chapter 1 and the glossy chaos of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.

Sujoy kicks things off with his review of Kantara Chapter 1 — a prequel that expands the folklore of Rishab Shetty’s breakout hit. Expect talk of Mad Max set pieces, colonial undertones, and whether the film’s ambition pays off or just gets lost in the jungle fog.

Then, the team dives deep into Dharma territory with Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari. What went wrong with this “Humptyverse” rom...

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What are the five best Shahrukh Khan movies ever made?
After years of reviewing Bollywood’s Badshah, the Khandaan Podcast has finally put together the ultimate SRK list —...

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(Sujoy’s London eviction saga, Bollywood remakes that should exist but never will, a surprise Urdu rap track, and Amrita’s reading list.)

This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we cover two of the most talked-about new releases:

✨ Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — a moving story of caste, religion, and survival during COVID. Sujoy calls it his favorite Hindi film of the year, and we disc...

This episode is part of our first in-studio recordings together in London — and while you’re hearing the audio here, the full video version is available on our YouTube channel.

After nearly 300 episodes of dissecting Bollywood’s biggest stars, the Khandaan Podcast finally lays down the definitive Salman list — no discussions allowed!

Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy debate, reminisce, and occasionally lose their minds as they revisit Salman’s most iconic performances. From forgotten gems like Jaan-E-Mann to cult comedies that live rent-free in our heads, and the emotional powerhouse of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, this countdown has it all.

Aryan Khan’s debut series The Bastards of Bollywood (aka The Bads of Bollywood) is finally here — but is it satire, chaos, or just one giant middle finger to the industry?

In this spoiler-filled review, Asim, Amrita, and guest Suchin Mehrotra break down the cameos (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, Emraan Hashmi), the shocking finale twist, and why the show is blowing up online.

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We’ve reached the end of our 80’s Dhamaka journey — and we’re closing it out with the ultimate classic: Mr India(1987).

And while our 80’s Dhamaka series is wrapping up, we’ve got something new: our in-studio Khandaan Video Series is now live on YouTube!👉 Watch the first 2 episode here and subscribe: ⁠Khandaan on YouTube⁠

In this episode, we:

Look back at the surprises and disappointments of the 80’s Dhamaka series — from unexpected gems like Chashme Buddoor to slogs like Kalia.

Talk about how the decade wasn’t as “bad” as Bollywood history...

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You can also support us and interact with us by joining our PATREON community on: https:///www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, the Khandaan Podcast takes on Param Sundari, a film that promised a breezy rom-com but left audiences scratching their heads. Starring Janhvi Kapoor as the titular Sundari and Sidharth Malhotra as the clueless “investor” Param, the movie combines poor wri...

This is a bonus audio version of our Youtube Spoiler Free Review of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra.

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Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast makes the case for why Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra is the female-led superhero movie Indian cinema desperately needed, produced by Dulquer Salmaan, is not just a fun superhero film but a landmark in Indian cinema. If you’ve been looking for the future of Indian superhero cinema, Loka is where you’ll find it. And ye...

This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we’re tackling two of the most talked-about (and trolled) recent releases — War 2 and Coolie.

It’s safe to say neither film blew us away, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t have plenty to say. From Hrithik Roshan’s sleepwalking Kabir to NTR Jr. stuck in the wrong movie, from Shruti Haasan’s mannequin-level characterisation to Aamir Khan’s husky-filled cameo, this episode covers it all.

We dig into:

Why Coolie proves pan-India blockbusters have cracked the “fanbase activation” formula

Why War 2 fails as both mass masala a...

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We’re almost at the end of our 80’s Dhamaka series, and for our penultimate pick, we’re heading into very different territory with Sai Paranjpye’s Chashme Buddoor (1981).

This is the penultimate episode in our 80s mini-series before we close out with Mr. In...

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We’re back with another entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—this time diving headfirst into Chaalbaaz, the iconic 1989 double-role masala starring Sridevi, Sridevi… and also Sridevi. Joined by Rajnikanth, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Rohini Hattangady and Shakti Kapoor at his absolute creepiest, Chaalbaaz is a slapstick remix of Seeta Aur Geeta, and a showcase o...

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The Khandaan team dives headfirst into the latest pop culture meteor: Saiyaara – the YRF hit film that no one saw coming.

We unpack its unexpected virality, emotional ending, and the fan reactions flooding TikTok – from all across the globe– as Asim forces Sujoy and Amrita to drop everything and watch it.

Amrita cathes up with Metro In Dino and Sujoy is o...

In this very special episode, the entire Khandaan team—Asim, Sujoy, and Amrita—is together in London and recording live. We sat down in the middle of a very hot British summer to review Aamir Khan’s long-awaited return to the screen with Sitarein Zameen Par.

We unpack it all—narrative swings, surprisingly good child actors, and that very Aam...

Welcome to another 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast.

This time we’re diving face-first into the drama, glamour, and full camp spectacle that is Rakesh Roshan’s KHOON BHARI MAANG (1988). Starring Rekha, Kabir Bedi, Sonu Walia, and an extremely underpaid crocodile, this revenge thriller has everything: makeover montages, fashion show trauma, and villains who just won’t die.

Join us as Amrita leads a passionate defense of Rekha’s action-heroine era, Sujoy questions the plot logic (and the horse), and Asim tries to make peace with crocodile VFX and the film’s very unique pa...

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In this episode, we dove into Saagar (1985)—the ultimate Dimple Kapadia comeback and a masterclass in how to shoot slow-motion beach walks. We talked:

Why Dimple is pure fire (even when Rishi and Kamal are doing the most)

The unbearable softness of 80s Kamal Haasan

Why this is basically the horniest film we’ve watched all season

And of course, Sujoy’s cinematic thirst for all things Sridevi, accidentally...

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The Khandaan gang is back with the next entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—and this time, it’s Subhash Ghai’s iconic masala bonanza Ram Lakhan (1989).

Picked by our Patreon supporters, this episode dives deep into the unforgettable world of two brothers, high-octane revenge plots, iconic songs, and the kind of full-blown filmi logic that defined a generation.

We discuss:

Why Ram Lakhan is peak 80s masala cinema

The sheer charisma...

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Khandaan continues the 80s Dhamaka series with one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic—and polarizing—comedies: Namak Halaal (1982).

Is this peak masala madness or a nostalgia trip gone wrong? In this episode, Asim passionately defends his childhood favorite while Amrita and Sujoy wrestle with the film’s dated humor, dizzying plot l...

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After a short break, the full Khandaan crew is back in the house—and we’re not easing in gently.

In this episode, we dive headfirst into everything that’s been on our minds: the personal cost of conflict, censorship in media, and how Bollywood fits into a world that f...

This week Khandaan A Bollywood Podcast gives you a taster of the all the fun we have in our Patreon Community with a full episode available for the main feed.

In this bonus episode of the Khandaan Podcast, it’s just Asim and Amrita catching up and having one of those classic, freewheeling chats you’ve come to expect from us. We cover a bunch of films, including a special listener’s pick – the iconic Sangam!

Amrita saw Khalid Rehman's "Alappuzha Gymkhana" which makes us discuss about masculinity in today’s ci...

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re taking a new look at an old favorite as part of our 80s Dhamaaka series: 1988’s TEZAAB.

Directed by N. Chandra, this Anil Kapoor - Madhuri Dixit starrer is mostly remembered today for its iconic number, Ek Do Teen. But this is also an excellent example of 80s masala — violent, political, angsty, furious, and just plain fun. Costarring Chunky Pandey, Mandakini, Anupam Kher, and more, Tezaab is a real trip down nostalgia lane for us at the podcast.

A big...