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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.

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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
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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
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In Episode 11 of The BoM Podcast, we discuss one of our most anticipated releases of the year — Kantara: Chapter 1, the prequel to a film that holds a very special place in our hearts. ❤️

The original Kantara ranks among our favorite films of all time, and this new chapter dives deeper into the mythology, culture, and spiritual essence that made it unforgettable.

This story hits especially close to home for us — our roots are in Mangalore, where the sacred traditions of Bhootha Kola originated and continue to hold deep cultural and spiritual significance. 🙏

We break down:
🔥 Whether Kantara: Chapter 1 lives up to the original’s legacy
💰 How the film utilizes its bigger budget and expanded world
🎭 Rishab Shetty’s performance and vision as a director
🌾 The cultural authenticity, spiritual symbolism, and cinematic storytelling that make this franchise unique

Join us as we unpack what makes Kantara: Chapter 1 such a powerful continuation — and a proud representation of the land, people, and beliefs we call home.

#KantaraChapter1 #Kantara #RishabShetty #BhoothaKola #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast #Mangalore #KannadaCinema #IndianCinema

🎙️ 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
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In Episode 10 of The BoM Podcast, we revisit Imtiaz Ali’s deeply personal film Tamasha (2015), starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone.

We’re joined by our close friend and collaborator Sachit Grover (@grobroach) — an actor, creator, and fellow NRI Bollywood buff who also balances life in the corporate world. Together, we break down why Tamasha remains one of Bollywood’s most misunderstood yet powerful films about identity, creativity, and the struggle between passion and conformity.

We explore:
🎭 Ranbir Kapoor’s layered performance as Ved — one of his most vulnerable roles
💫 Deepika Padukone’s portrayal of Tara and her role as Ved’s emotional mirror
🎶 A.R. Rahman’s unforgettable soundtrack and how it shapes the film’s emotional rhythm
🎬 How Tamasha resonates differently for NRIs and Indians raised in India
🔥 And why this film hits even harder nearly a decade later

Join us as we unpack the art, emotion, and existential brilliance of Tamasha — a movie that feels more relevant now than ever.

#Tamasha #RanbirKapoor #DeepikaPadukone #ImtiazAli #ARRahman #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast

🎙️ 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
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In Episode 9 of The BoM Podcast, we dive into Aryan Khan’s highly anticipated Netflix directorial debut, The Ba***ds of Bollywood**, and briefly share our thoughts on this week’s release, Jolly LLB 3.

⚖️ First up, Jolly LLB 3. With Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi returning to the courtroom alongside Saurabh Shukla, Huma Qureshi, and Amrita Rao, does the film still capture the charm and social commentary that made the franchise a hit?

🎬 Then we shift focus to The Ba***ds of Bollywood. Starring Bobby Deol, Laksh, Raghav Juyal, Anya Singh, and Saher Bamba, the show also features a long list of cameos from Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Emraan Hashmi, and many more. We break down the story, performances, Aryan Khan’s vision as a director, and whether this Netflix debut lives up to its massive hype.

Join us as we give our honest take on two very different Bollywood projects — one continuing a beloved courtroom franchise, and the other attempting to redefine Bollywood storytelling for a new generation.

#BastardsOfBollywood #AryanKhan #BobbyDeol #Laksh #RaghavJuyal #AnyaSingh #SaherBamba #SRK #SalmanKhan #AamirKhan #EmraanHashmi #JollyLLB3 #AkshayKumar #ArshadWarsi #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast

🎙️ 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
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In this episode of The BoM Podcast, we revisit one of Bollywood’s most iconic family dramas, Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, alongside our special guest and close friend Raj Dhamal, a fellow cinephile who handpicked this film for our revisit.

We explore what K3G meant to audiences when it released in 2001 — and how its impact differed for NRIs like Aishan, who grew up connecting to Indian culture through films abroad, versus Indians raised in India like Bhumi and Raj, who experienced its melodrama and grandeur first-hand.

From Karan Johar’s lavish sets, unforgettable music, and iconic performances by Amitabh Bachchan, Jaya Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Hrithik Roshan, and Kareena Kapoor (as the unforgettable Poo), to the film’s emotional core — “It’s all about loving your parents” — we break down whether the movie still holds up two decades later.

✨ Join us as we debate the legacy of K3G, the memes, the nostalgia, and whether it deserves its cult-classic status in today’s Bollywood landscape.

#KabhiKhushiKabhieGham #K3G #ShahRukhKhan #Kajol #HrithikRoshan #KareenaKapoor #BollywoodPodcast #TheBoMPodcast

🎙️ 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
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In Episode 7 of The BoM Podcast, we review two of Bollywood’s latest releases – Param Sundari and Baaghi 4.

✨ First up, Param Sundari starring Siddharth Malhotra and Janhvi Kapoor. While it set out to be a fresh rom-com, the film feels like a recycled mix of Chennai Express, 2 States, and even DDLJ—without the same magic.

🔥 Then, we move to Baaghi 4 – the dreaded fourth installment of an already stretched franchise. With Tiger Shroff’s action, Sanjay Dutt as the villain, Harnaaz Kaur Sandhu’s debut, and Sonam Bajwa & Shreyas Talpade in wasted roles, the film had potential but ended up as another forgettable sequel.

Join us as we break down what went wrong, how Bollywood rom-coms and franchises keep repeating old formulas, and what needs to change.

#ParamSundari #Baaghi4 #TheBoMPodcast #BollywoodPodcast #BollywoodReviews #TigerShroff #SanjayDutt #SiddharthMalhotra #JanhviKapoor

🎙️ 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.