In this episode of the podcast we talk about Ramesh Sippy's iconic film Sholay. It was a throughly enjoyable experience conversing about this film as it is an extremely special film for us and it keeps aging brilliantly even fifty years after it's release.

It is also a film which has given Hindi film fans some of the most unforgettable characters and dialogues. Amjad Khan's avatar of Gabbar Singh is easily one of the most memorable and impactful characters written in Hindi cinema. On that note there is no purpose to create more show notes as it's Sholay we are trying to explain! Please download and dive right in! After that we will take stock - Kitne aadmi the!

In the latest episode we talk about Shekhar Kapoor's 1983 classic Masoom. This was his debut film and he has delivered a timeless masterpiece. The central figures in the film are Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi and a young Jugal Hansraj.

Masoom evokes the same emotion and introspection on every rewatch. Both Saahil and Saqib feel it is only natural to discuss this film with some deserved tight scrutiny in the most respectful way, because the stakes are always high when we talk about Masoom and its performances.

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We have started creating episodes again! Our first episode after this hiatus focusses on one of our favorite larger than life filmi characters - Vijay Deenanath Chauhan! Mukul Anand's 1990 crime revenge saga - Agneepath, marked the return of Amitabh Bachchan as Vijay and this character takes us down the memory lane of similar characters from his glorious past. Saahil is convinced that this character of VDC has risen from the ashes of Vijay Verma of Deewar - or is loosely inspired by it. We are excited to share this recording with you. Please tune in and relive the last leg of this "Angry young man" installment of the great performer that is Bachchan.

The podcast is back after a five month hiatus. We break the silence with Shyam Benegal's 1981 masterpiece Kalyug. Kalyug is a loose adaptation of ancient Indian epic Mahabharat. Film was seen as a bit ahead of its times in 1981 the year of its release as it brought together a film maker like Bengal who is seen as pioneer of parallel Hindi cinema and modern day film stars like Shashi Kapoor, Rekha and Raj Babbar. The film presented a mouth watering opportunity to both Saahil and Saqib to construct an episode for the podcast. Hope the listeners enjoy the chat as much the hosts enjoyed the film and talking about it.

In the new episode of the podcast we look back at RK films 1956 classic Jagte Raho - starring Raj Kapoor, Moti Lal, Iftikhar and Pradeep Kumar. in prominent roles. It is a film which we both(Saahil and Saqib) feel deserves to be in all lists that cover great hindi films. By some definition it is also film noir and by most definitions it is a social commentary of a very young nation. The story telling and the larger message still remains very poignant even in today's much complex society and its social equations. We recommend you to watch or rewatch the film and listen to the podcast - not in any particular order!

In the 11th episode of the podcast we discuss one of our absolute favorite films - Omkara. Joining us to do the honors is good friend Professor Kandarp Mehta. Mehta has studied motion pictures as part of his schooling and brings in a qualified take on films as well as literature. This episode is a bit longer but for good reason - as all three of us had a lot to say about Bharadwaj's homage to Shakespeare's Othello.

The conversation comprises of direct comparisons with the play and at the same time independently treats it as a film for those who may not have read the play(like Saqib and Saahil). It is also a landmark film in the careers of Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor. It's a long one so get your coffee or chai ready and tap the play button!

In the 10th episode of the podcast we look back at one of the ground breaking performances of Shah Rukh Khan's illustrious career - Darr. The film also starred Sunny Deol, Juhi Chawla and Anupam Kher in important roles. Saahil and Saqib are both very fond of Darr and discuss many aspects of the film in this episode - including its timelessness.

This film also provokes a more open dialogue on whether the late Yash Chopra glorified an antihero character played by Khan. The length of the podcast shows the passion this discussion invoked in both hosts. Episode also takes a deeper dive into the evolution of the protagonist vs antagonist debate through the prism of 90's hindi films and fandom. SRK remains the center of this episode as it was one of his most memorable performances. Last but not the least we compare it to some of the recent films where antihero characters are a bit celebrated.

In the latest episode of the podcast we look back at Zoya Akhtar's directorial debut film - Luck by Chance. This film is a personal favorite for both Saahil and Saqib. We believe this film is a masterclass on hidden tendencies of filmy people - their conflicts, insecurities, life lessons and best practices. We explore our favorite moments, grey characters and most impactful scenes of this great film in this podcast. As usual we digress into other topics like nepotism and star culture vs the actor path in films. Please drop your feedback once you are done listening to the episode.