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In Episode 14 of The BoM Podcast, we revisit one of Bollywood’s most disturbing and impactful crime thrillers — Murder 2 (2011), directed by Mohit Suri and starring Emraan Hashmi, Jacqueline Fernandez, and Prashant Narayanan.

We have an honest conversation about the film’s performances — including how Emraan Hashmi’s role feels less layered and more like an extension of the persona and formula that was already working for him during that era, rather than a transformative performance. We also discuss how Jacqueline Fernandez’s character is unfortunately underserved by the writing, often positioned more as a visual presence than a fully developed character, which reflects a larger pattern in Bollywood thrillers of the time.

The real standout remains Prashant Narayanan’s terrifying performance, which still stands as one of the most unsettling villain portrayals in Hindi cinema. His role pushed the boundaries of what mainstream Bollywood was willing to show and helped usher in a darker phase of Hindi thrillers.

We also reflect on how watching Murder 2 at ages 15–16 ignited our craving for darker, more disturbing thrillers and shifted our expectations of what Bollywood could be.

In this episode, we dive into:
🎭 The formula-driven era of Emraan Hashmi thrillers
😈 Why Prashant Narayanan’s antagonist still feels genuinely disturbing
🎬 Mohit Suri’s grim, no-holds-barred direction
🎶 The haunting soundtrack and its emotional contrast
🧠 How Murder 2 influenced a generation of darker Bollywood storytelling

✨ A raw, honest revisit of a film that changed our relationship with Bollywood thrillers.

#Murder2 #EmraanHashmi #JacquelineFernandez #PrashantNarayanan #MohitSuri #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast #HindiCinema #BollywoodThriller

🎙️ 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.

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: Business of Mast
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @businessofmast
📧 Got a film suggestion or memory to share? Email us at businessofmast@gmail.com

If you love Bollywood, nostalgia, and cultural storytelling—this podcast is for you.

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In Episode 13 of The BoM Podcast, we revisit Rang De Basanti (2006) — one of the most powerful and generation-defining films in modern Indian cinema.

Joined by our friend and fellow cinephile Amruta Parker, we look back at how this film balanced humor, heartbreak, and political awakening — and how its message still feels just as relevant today.

We explore:
🔥 Our first memories of watching RDB and how it shaped our perspective on youth and change
🎭 The chemistry and performances of Aamir Khan, Siddharth, Sharman Joshi, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor, Atul Kulkarni & Alice Patten
🗣 The politics, themes, and emotional weight of the film’s message
🎶 A.R. Rahman’s legendary soundtrack and how it weaves seamlessly into the screenplay
🎬 Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s storytelling and what made this film a turning point for Indian cinema
💬 Trivia, parallels to other films, and of course, our Mast Meter rating

Nearly two decades later, Rang De Basanti remains more than just a movie — it’s a movement that continues to inspire.

#RangDeBasanti #AamirKhan #ARRahman #RakeshOmprakashMehra #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast #BollywoodCinema #IndianCinema #BollywoodRewatch #BollywoodTalk

🎙️ 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.

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: Business of Mast
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @businessofmast
📧 Got a film suggestion or memory to share? Email us at businessofmast@gmail.com

If you love Bollywood, nostalgia, and cultural storytelling—this podcast is for you.

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In Episode 12 of The BoM Podcast, we dive into the newest entry in the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe — Thamma 👻🎬

We break down the film’s scares, laughs, and universe-building as we discuss how it compares to earlier hits like Stree, Bhediya, and Munjya. Does Ayushmann Khurrana’s return to comedy-horror work? Did the film make good use of its bigger budget? And where does Thamma take the MHCU next?

Plus, we react to the winners (and snubs!) of the 70th Filmfare Awards, sharing which victories we celebrated and which left us scratching our heads 🏆🎥

🎧 Join us for horror, humor, and a little healthy debate — only on The BoM Podcast!

#Thamma #MaddockHorrorComedyUniverse #AyushmannKhurrana #RashmikaMandanna #FilmfareAwards #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast #BollywoodReview #HindiCinema

🎙️ 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.

🎥 Watch the video version on YouTube: Business of Mast
📸 Follow us on Instagram: @businessofmast
📧 Got a film suggestion or memory to share? Email us at businessofmast@gmail.com

If you love Bollywood, nostalgia, and cultural storytelling—this podcast is for you.