Episodes

  • Baap hone ke liye sirf paida karna kaafi nahi hota... rishta nibhana padta hai.

    Baap hone ke liye sirf paida karna kaafi nahi hota... rishta nibhana padta hai.
    Jul 26 2025
    Before euro trips were the norm and Goa became a plot cliché, there was Papa Kehte Hain. In this episode of The Watchlist with Jyotika, we rewind to a gentle coming-of-age film where a teenage daughter sets out to find the father she’s never met, and ends up discovering herself along the way. Featuring a fresh faced Jugal Hansraj, the charming Mayuri Kango, and an unforgettable Anupam Kher, this 90s gem is filled with soft visuals, quieter emotions. Why did this film feel so personal? Why was that moment between estranged father and daughter so quietly powerful? And why don’t we make more films like this anymore? Tune in as Jyotika revisits Papa Kehte Hain — not just a film about finding someone, but about finding where you truly belong.
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    7 mins
  • Conman hoon main... trust meri dictionary mein hota hi nahi hai

    Conman hoon main... trust meri dictionary mein hota hi nahi hai
    Jul 19 2025
    What do you get when a conman falls in love, fakes a brain tumor, and ends up getting conned himself? Bluffmaster! (2005) was more than just slick suits and snappy songs — it was a full-blown hustle in high style. In this episode of The Watchlist with Jyotika, we rewind to one of Bollywood’s most underrated thrill-comedies, where heartbreak meets hustle, and every twist is a setup for the final masterstroke. Featuring Abhishek Bachchan at his most charismatic, Priyanka Chopra in a refreshingly grounded role, and Riteish Deshmukh as the wildcard you didn't see coming.We’re diving into fake scans, real feels, and that iconic twist ending — plus a fun segment on how to win back your ex (minus the fake tumor drama, of course).So, sit back and let’s decode the con... one bluff at a time.
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    8 mins
  • Shola hai ya hai bijuriya dil ki bajariya boombai nagariya

    Shola hai ya hai bijuriya dil ki bajariya boombai nagariya
    Jul 12 2025
    What happens when a there's a hot-headed cab driver and his passenger is a privileged brat?In this episode, we revisit Taxi No. 9211 (2006) — a sharp, pacy, and surprisingly emotional film where ego, chaos, and class conflict collide inside a single taxi. Directed by Milan Luthria, and powered by unforgettable performances from Nana Patekar and John Abraham, this film is more than just a chase through the city — it’s a journey toward self-awareness, redemption, and maybe even a little unlikely empathy.Tune in as we decode the drama, trivia, and timeless urban energy of this underrated gem. Because sometimes, the road less taken starts with a meter down.
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    8 mins
  • Hum dosti nibhana jaante hain... dushmani bhi.

    Hum dosti nibhana jaante hain... dushmani bhi.
    Jul 5 2025
    Haasil sirf ek campus love story nahi hai — yeh hai pyaar, power aur politics ka dangerous mix. Allahabad University ke backdrop mein, Anirudh aur Niharika ki innocent love story Ranvijay ke obsession ka shikar ban jaati hai. Iss episode mein, hum baat karenge Tigmanshu Dhulia ke debut film ki — jahan Irrfan Khan ne ek unforgettable villain ko jaan di. Yeh film yaad dilati hai ke kabhi kabhi pyaar jeet nahi, sirf haasil hota hai.
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    8 mins
  • Main kisi desh ka nahi hoon. Main sirf ek insaan hoon | Refugee Movie Review

    Main kisi desh ka nahi hoon. Main sirf ek insaan hoon | Refugee Movie Review
    Jun 28 2025
    In a world where lines on a map decide who you are and where you belong, Refugee dares to ask: what if love doesn't recognise borders? This week, we revisit J.P. Dutta’s understated but unforgettable film Refugee — the debut of Abhishek Bachchan and Kareena Kapoor — and a rare Hindi film that places the refugee experience at the centre of a love story. From the haunting visuals of the Rann of Kutch to the quiet rebellion in its lead characters, this episode explores a film that speaks softly but stays with you loudly.
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    8 mins
  • Pyaar mein koi logic nahi hota... bas ek jazba hota hai, jo samajh nahi aata, mehsoos hota hai.

    Pyaar mein koi logic nahi hota... bas ek jazba hota hai, jo samajh nahi aata, mehsoos hota hai.
    Jun 21 2025
    In this episode of The Watchlist, we turn the spotlight on one of Hindi cinema’s most underrated gems — Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh. A soft, sincere, and sharp dramedy about a man battling his own insecurities, the film takes us into the mind of Mithilesh Shukla — a mild-mannered librarian who’s convinced he isn’t “man enough” for his beautiful wife.We unpack how this Rajpal Yadhav-led film gently explores masculinity, marriage, and middle-class self-doubt — all without ever raising its voice. It’s a story where the drama lives not in loud confrontations, but in pauses, glances, and insecurities that feel all too familiar.
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    11 mins
  • Yaar, R.D. Burman ka music sunte hi lagta hai ki sab kuch theek ho jayega.

    Yaar, R.D. Burman ka music sunte hi lagta hai ki sab kuch theek ho jayega.
    Jun 13 2025
    Kabhi client ke deadline, kabhi ghar ke taane — aur phir bhi, ek dream jo dil se chipka rehta hai. Iss episode mein, hum baat kar rahe hain Jhankaar Beats ke Deep aur Rishi jaise logon ki, jo full-time job ke beech apne passion ko chhodte nahi, balki usse aur zyada jeete hain.From late-night jam sessions to chasing music competitions, this episode is all about how you can live that “9 to 5 + dream life” if you’ve got the dosti, the drive, and a little RD Burman in your soul. Tune in if you’ve ever said: “Kaash main apne passion ko pursue kar paata…” This one’s your sign to start.
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    13 mins
  • Hawa ka rukh badalne lage toh samajh lo toofan aane wala hai | Josh Review

    Hawa ka rukh badalne lage toh samajh lo toofan aane wala hai | Josh Review
    Jun 7 2025
    In this episode of The Watchlist, we shine a spotlight on Josh — the Bollywood gang-war drama where Shah Rukh Khan swapped his romance for rebellion and gave us one of his most offbeat roles as Max Dias.Set in 80s Goa and inspired by West Side Story, Josh had all the ingredients of a cult classic: SRK in full rebel mode Aishwarya as his twin (yes, twin!) A love story caught in a turf war And a soundtrack that still goes hard But despite all this, Josh didn’t get the love it deserved. Released in a year packed with blockbusters like Mohabbatein and Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai, it quietly slipped under the radar.Was Josh ahead of its time? Did we miss appreciating SRK’s range back then? Tune in as we revisit the film, the forgotten flair, and why it’s time to put Josh back on your watchlist.
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    12 mins