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Was Tubelight the beginning of the end for "Experimental" Salman Khan? 💡🧐

In Season 2, Episode 7 of The BoM Podcast, Aishan and Bhumi dive into the 2017 war-drama Tubelight. Coming off the massive, career-defining success of Bajrangi Bhaijaan, the expectations for the Salman Khan & Kabir Khan reunion were sky-high. So, why did this film struggle to connect with the audience, and how have the tides turned nearly a decade later?

We’re breaking down the shift from "Tiger" to "Laxman," the emotional bond between Salman and Sohail Khan, and the breakout charm of Matin Rey Tangu. Plus, we take a second look at Pritam’s underrated soundtrack—from the infectious "Radio Song" to the soulful "Tinka Tinka Dil Mera." 📻✨

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE:

• The Successor Curse: Why following Bajrangi Bhaijaan was an impossible task.
• The "Innocent" Protagonist: Did Salman’s performance work, or was it a step too far?
• Pacing & Storyline: Analyzing the Indo-China war backdrop and the film’s 2-hour-plus runtime.
• The Cast: Remembering the late Om Puri and the chemistry with Zhu Zhu.
• 2026 Perspective: How Tubelight changed the trajectory of Salman Khan’s film choices.
• The Mast Meter: Does it deserve a rewatch or should it stay in the vault?

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🎙️ The BoM Podcast – A Bollywood Podcast is hosted by the creators of Business of Mast, the YouTube channel celebrating all things Bollywood. Every week, we revisit iconic Hindi films through our unique lens—one of us grew up in Mumbai, the heart of Bollywood, and the other in small-town Pennsylvania, where Bollywood was a bridge to his Indian roots.

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