Movie Wala Podcast

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 versatilityQuotables: I would definitely recommend this movie to someone who is not from India, if they like gangster movies - FloBefore Satya, I didn’t have an opinion on gangster movies - TanviIt’s the names, right…like we hadn’t heard these names before - TanviYou 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 movieQuotables: Have you see 1991-Love-Salman’s face. It’s perfection - FloThe songs have stayed with me for 30 years now -TanviI was only looking at her face, not her clothes, not her shows, but only her face- TanviI 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 characterQuotables: Juhi’s character was not consistent at all - FloUnfortunately , I have seen his movies - TanviKashmira Shah’s character was written well - FloHer 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 :pQuotables:I realized that I hadn’t watched this movie at all and was pretty excited - FloThis is the beginning of Salman that I don’t like -FloSalma trolling Salman was fun - TanviKarishma 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 portrayalWe talk about how real the dialogues were between husband and wife while they argueWe talk about how inspite of the outrageous plot and story, the movie brought in so much realnessQuotables:At that time, it felt like a Sridevi movie, but now it feels like it was an equal movie from all perspectives - TanviShe can be glamorous when she wants to be and she can be this relatable middle class woman when she wants to be - FloHer laugh was as good as her tears - TanviShe 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 headWe talk about the cuteness of the entire case and the amazing "cute" choreographyWe talk about a sequel to ISHQ and if anybody would be interested in our storyline for oneQuotables:Juhi walks in like a hero - FloThe essence of Juhi’s character arc did not change - TanviAjay 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 comedyWe talk about non-wannabe 90s Quotables:This is my favorite Sharukh movie - TanviThey 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 ;)  - FloSunil 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 2021We 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 - FloHer fear is shown so real - FloThe 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 presenceWe dig deep into Sharukh Khan and his image and how much w miss seeing him on screenWe 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 - FloI was crushing on her the whole time - TanviI think everyone around him failed him.. it is not like he failed us - TanviThis 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 ideaWe talk about the legend that is Sridevi (of course!) and more Quotables:The light just shines through her and she is luminous -TanviPlease 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? 

We are wrapping up our Top 10 Family Dramas series with this episode. In this episode, we talk about the common thread running through all the movies, the reason we picked these movies and read out some of the lovely reviews you guys have left for us. 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 why picked these specific movies (even though we didn't enjoy watching a couple of them) •We pick our best and worst movies from this series •We talk about why we mention the name of the Prime Ministers •We talk about nostalgia (of course we did ;)) Quotables: "I am sure she gets a lot of hiccups" - Tanvi "We are making it sound like we are writing a thesis" - Tanvi "I feel like Rekha did a lot of these family movies in the 80s" - Flo "I totally blame the Bombay people for that" - Flo Find us on Instagram

Monsoon Wedding - directed by Mira Nair, the film stars  Naseeruddin Shah, Lillete Dubey, Shefali Shah, Vasundhara Das, Vijay Raaz, Tillotama Shome in pivotal roles. This is a story revolves around an Indian wedding that's about to take place an the days preceding to that . 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 he crazy number of relatives in an Indian family and how we don't even know half of them • We talk about our love for Delhi, Delhi and more Delhi • We talk about pre- 2000's India  and how this movie perfectly reflects that Quotables: I want to just accept all cities as they are..but it is so hard for me to let go of this love for delhi - Tanvi While we were watching the movie..we were so confused with all the relationships..which is exactly how Indian families are in real life..so the chaos was perfect – Flo There’s no discrimination between sexes when they (Indian families) tell you what do career wise – Tanvi Don’t you love Delhi fashion..ahh - Flo Find us on Instagram

Hum Aapke Hain Koun - directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the film stars Salman Khan, Madhuri Dixit and Renuka Shahane in pivotal roles. This is a story about a big fat Indian wedding and it celebrates the Indian wedding traditions and the relationship between the families . 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 Indian weddings and wonder if this movie changed the whole wedding landscape • We talk about Tanvi's huge self-realization of her being a Salman Khan fan ;) • We talk about how we don't have a single criticism for this movie Quotables: The re-watchability is so high - Tanvi It’s a gateway to how an indian wedding is  – Flo I realize now that I was not a Salman Khan fan..I am a Prem fan – Tanvi She manages to make even the tacky dance steps so graceful…That’s her  - Flo Find us on Instagram

Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar - directed by Mansoor Khan, the film stars Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori and  in pivotal roles. This is a coming-of-age story set in a small town of Dehradun and it revolves around a set of friends and deals with college rivalry and cycling . 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 perfect casting • We talk about why Mansoor Khan should definitely drop his cheese making hobby and get abck to making more movies • We talk about what this movie means to each of us Quotables: The best thing about having you own podcast is you can talk about whatever you want - Tanvi It’s so hard to be relevant when you are that old, but he did it – Flo I know Pehla Nasha gets all the credit in this movie, but this is my favourite song in this movie – Tanvi We need to hunt her down and get her on on our podcast - Flo Find us on Instagram

Swarg - directed by David Dhawan, the film stars Rajesh Khanna, Govinda, Juhi Chawla and Madhavi in pivotal roles. This story is about Krishna played by Govinda who is a loyal house help and who is treated as family and when things take a turn for the worse, his loyalty is questioned. This was also an episode where Flo must have said " I have nothing to say about this movie" at least a million times ;)  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 there are some movies that we may not entirely love or agree with, but they make it to our list because they do represent Indian society and Indian families • We try to decode why this movie did so well • We talk about how unapologetic we are about our love for Indian cinema and even with all its flaws..It's still our very own and we embrace it despite all the flaws Quotables: It's one of those movies that shows Hindi movies in a bad light - Tanvi Juhi Chawla, after a movie like QSQT, she did this? - Flo While watching this movie, I was not just rolling my eyes, but I lied down..I needed some rest - Tanvi When they find a formula that works, they overkill it- Flo Find us on Instagram

Sansar -  directed by T. Rama Rao, starring Anupam Kher, Rekha and Raj Babbar in the lead roles - It is a story on the turmoils of the family of a postmaster. It shows the rift between the family due to clash of egos among the children and their parents..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 roles of perfect bahus of the 80's cinema played to perfection by Rekha, Jaya Pradha and Sridevi • We talk about the pressure that is put on the children in India especially when it comes to Board exams • We talk about how this movie shows exactly how joint families work and the role everyone has in an Indian family • We were constantly eye rolling at some scenes but deep down we knew this could happen in real life families too Quotables: Rekha has perfected this particular look - Tanvi I was constantly comparing it to the Tamil version - Flo The way they treat their daughter-in-law is very different from other movies from that period- Tanvi Best thing would be to have a balance between these two styles of parenting- Flo Find us on Instagram

Khubsoorat - directed by Yash Chopra and starring an ensemble cast of  Ashok Kumar, Rekha, Rakesh Roshan, Dina Pathak and David. It is a story about a huge family that gets seperated due to unforeseen circumstances and how they find their way back to each other.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 personal space and how joint family may not be everyone's cup of tea (definitely not ours;)) • We talk about how moms in India think they are self-made doctors ;) • We talk about the underrated actors David and Ranjit and how they bring something unique to the roles (however small) they have played • We talk about nepotism and sometimes it's not all that bad (Just hear us out) Quotables: A lot of times we let go of things because we don't want to listen to a long lecture from our parents  - Tanvi Is there even a bad Hrishikesh Mukherjee movie? - Flo It's a word that you'd not even think of putting in a song but Gulzar does it so perfectly - Tanvi It's too idealistic to be translated well into real life - Flo Find us on Instagram

Amar Akbar Anthony - directed and produced by Manmohan Desai, the film stars Vinod Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor opposite Shabana Azmi, Parveen Babi and Neetu Singh in the lead roles. It's a story of three brothers who are separated in childhood and adopted by three families of different faiths and how they are brought together after many years due to various circumstances. 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 Manmohan Desai who was an epitome of "Masala" in Hindi movies • We talk about Parveen Bhabhi - Flo confused her with Zeenat Aman and how a lot of people do that • We talk about stereotypes and how stereotypes need not be offensive always Quotables: I'd associate this movie with something like Tom and Jerry, in a good way - Tanvi This song, eve now..it alwyas gets me in a happy mood - Flo We are not singing..we are humming- Tanvi I love these crossovers when it happens - Flo Find us on Instagram

Bawarchi -  directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee starring Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Badhuri with Asrani, A.K. Hangal, Usha Kiran and Durga Khote in supporting roles - It is a story about a cook who brings a joint family together.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 minimalism and how Hrishikesh Mukherjee's movie sets and clothes are all about it • We talk about the inspiration behind this story. • We talk about how there were no gray dimensions to the characters but that did not really bother us too much and how the movie is still so good after so many years Quotables: I wonder if it was a satire or if that's what he actually thought of ..about women and families - Tanvi We are living in a time of excess - Flo There are no gray characters- Tanvi It's not about which car you are driving but about where you graduated from - Flo Find us on Instagram