The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap
A weekly wrap-up of consumable and non-consumable entertainment curated for the internet age. Hosted by Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen. The podcast is produced by Newslaundry, an Indian media outlet.
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Rajyasree: In this week’s good news, there is a film that is not praising Modi-ji or bashing Pakistan which is being released, we were told. Abhinandan: Based on true events. Rajyasree: Ya, it's based on true events though. Abhinandan: In bad news, it is doing something that the other films are doing which is bashing Muslims. Rajyasree: But the good news is that the Muslim in q
Awful and Awesome Ep 409: The Boys, Kartavya
Awful and Awesome Ep 409: The Boys (Season 5 finale), and KartavyaThe pop culture podcast that isn’t afraid to pop the bubble.NL TeamWhile discussing The Boys: Abhinanadan: But I always wonder what the art department would be like? Rajyasree: It would be such fun!Abhinandan:. Like, imagine in a scene you have to kill five people, normal thing: gun, bullet, blood, ok, ready, *gun noises*,
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movies, MIchael, The Devil Wears Prada 2and headlines from the world of entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movies, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, Anaconda and headlines from the world of entertainment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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We have all this and a whole lot of Awful and Awesome in this special episode, where Abhinandan is joined by special guest Sucharita Tyagi and our AnA quiz winners: Trupti Kulkarni and Veer Ojas Khanna. They discuss Dhurandar 2, Sentimental Value, and How to get to Heaven from Belfast. The panel also recommends Punjabi songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome in this special episode where Abhinandan and Rajyasree are joined by two subscribers – Leah Verghese and Ankita Chawla, who were the winners of our AnA quiz. They discuss the movies It Was Just An Accident and Ikkis, along with the latest Academy Awards, the controversial Sarke Chunar song, and the new Louis Theroux documentary Inside the Manosphere. The panel also
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Kohrra 2, the documentary Reality Check - Inside America’s Next Top Model, the 79th BAFTAs, and Abhinandan’s latest Punjabi song recommendation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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a whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movie Dhurandhar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movie The Rip and headlines from the world of entertainment. We also bring you a special Awful & Awesome quiz to test who is the true AnA superfan! Participate in the quiz and get the chance to win a whole lot of special prizes! Click here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movies Nuremberg and Bugonia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Pluribus and the documentary Sean Combs: The Reckoning. Abhinandan also suggests new Punjabi songs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome, as Rajyasree Sen, Manisha Pande, and special guest Deepanjana Pal discuss the series Delhi Crime, The Family Man, and the movie One Battle After Another. We also discuss Deepanjana’s new book Lightning In A Shot Glass. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful and Awesome Ep 398: Frankenstein, Dhurandhar trailer, All Her Fault
While discussing the movie Frankenstein:Rajyasree: In not so surprising news, Abhinandan has not watched anything we were meant to discuss this week. Abhinandan: We will start the show with Frankenstein, which I did watch. And I must say, it was a masterpiece. I knew it would be because it was not Rajyasree’s recommendation. Rajyasree: One second, whose recommendation was it? Guillermo d
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the series All’s Fair, the movie Eden, and Rahul Gandhi’s video about Columbian coffee, along with a music video recommended by a subscriber. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful and Awesome Ep 396: Search, Wayward, the good old days of MTV
While starting the discussion:Abhinandan: Before we start the show, I have a surprise for you.Rajyasree: That you have not watched anything this week?Abhinandan: How did you know? You’ve killed my surprise!Rajyasree: The good thing is you’re dependable that way. You don’t shock me at all.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the series Search: The
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This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the series The Paper and Two Much, the movie Homebound, and the song Modi Hai Toh Mumkin Hai. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the series The Ba***ds of Bollywood, the movies Inspector Zende and Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning, and a new song by Amruta Fadnavis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the movie The Thursday Murder Club, the music video of Guru Randhawa’s Azul, and a new Rado ad featuring Katrina Kaif and Hrithik Roshan. We also have a special interview with the director an co-writer of Dhadak 2, Shazia Iqbal! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movie Dhadak 2, the documentary Fit for TV, and the final season of And Just Like That. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the movies Housefull 5, Sarzameen, and the series Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi 2. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Abhinandan Sekhri, and Sucharita Tyagi discuss the movies Punjab 95, Homebound, and the return of Smriti Irani as Tulsi in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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While discussing Indian reality show The Traitors:Abhinandan: What’s the point of reviewing trash? Like what’s the point?Rajyasree: So, the reason why I watched it is because I have seen bits and pieces of The Traitors UK…They’re genuinely funny, they know that it’s campy, that it’s ridiculous that they’re walking around in a cape and all…Abhinandan: So that’s why we’re reviewing the Karan Johar v
Awful and Awesome Ep 388: Mountainhead, Stolen, Last Of Us S2
While discussing the headlines:Rajaysree: In bad news, Kamal Haasan’s comments led to his film Thug Life not releasing in Karnataka.Manisha: In worse news, Akshay Kumar’s Housefull 5 cruised ahead of the box office…I had no idea that five Housefulls have been made. Rajyasree: And also Fardeen Khan has made a comeback!Shardool: Oh god. His debut movie is the worst movie I have ever seen.Rajyas
Awful and Awesome Ep 387: The Royals, Flintoff, subscriber letters
While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You’re saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it’s so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and watched it. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome
Awful and Awesome Ep 386: Jewel Thief, interview with Pune Highway team
While discussing Jewel Thief: Abhinandan: I tried to find a redeeming quality about the film. I couldn’t find anything.Rajyasree: The romance didn’t inspire you to fall in love?Abhinandan: This film almost inspired me to jump off a high building...In future, I would suggest that you don’t suggest anything we watch.Rajyasree: But then we’d be watching nothing. Abhinandan: Which would stil
Awful and Awesome Ep 385: Deli Boys, Your Friends & Neighbours, Kill
While discussing the headlines:Abhinandan: I added this headline myself…In good news, Urvashi Rautela’s reels are appearing on my Instagram feed endlessly. And I am so entertained by whatever she says. I’ve seen so much of Urvashi in the last few days, and I didn’t even know who she was…In bad news, she claimed that a temple was made for her in Badrinath. Rajyasree: One kilometer from Badrinath. S
Awful and Awesome Ep 384: White Lotus S3 finale, Empuraan, The Studio
While discussing Empuraan: Abhinandan: Why is it called L:2 Empuraan? Manisha: The second!Jayashree: Yes, so the first one was Lucifer. But this L is a thing. Something would be happening casually in the movie and a rock will fall in the shape of an L. Or Mohanlal will be walking past a tree which will catch fire in the shape of an L.Abhinandan and Rajyasree: Why?Jayashree: Because he is
Awful and Awesome Ep 383: Emergency, Adolescence, Kunal Kamra controversy
While discussing Emergency: Abhinandan: The only person who said ‘let me try to act in this’ was the actor who played Sanjay Gandhi. Manisha: Not Kangana? Abhinandan: No, her acting was terrible. Her look was perfect. Rajyasree: No! There was Kangana and there was Kangana’s nose. Indira had a long nose but it wasn’t like Pinocchio!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan S
Awful and Awesome Ep 382: Women’s Day ads, Super/Man
While discussing Hyundai’s Women’s Day ad: Abhinandan: It was simple and direct…but the spot where she parked was not that tight.Rajyasree: I can park in that spot.Abhinandan: Are you a good driver? Rajyasree: I’m a very good driver. I used to drive here also. You’ve forgotten?Abhinandan: Salman also used to drive. Doesn’t mean he’s a good driver. Rajyasree: (mimicking Salman) ye log kyu
Awful and Awesome Ep 381: Severance S2, Oscars, Sikandar trailer
While discussing the headlines:Rajyasree: In better news, Kangana has said that Javed Akhtar has promised to write a song for her next film…Abhinandan: Very nice. I wonder what that song will sound like. (Breaks into song) Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga…I will not say anything more. Rajyasree: Yeah, don’t say. I can still get away. You can’t. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as
Awful and Awesome Ep 380: The White Lotus S3, Mrs., BeerBiceps row
While discussing a subscriber letter about Rajyasree’s obsession with Sukesh Chandrasekhar:
Abhinandan: When you’re at Newslaundry, there’s a chance you may go to prison owing to the several income tax notices we get. If I do go to prison, I will set Rajyasree and Sukesh up!Rajyasree: But you have to go to Mandoli jail. He is not in Tihar...I know everything about Sukesh. Abhinandan: How do
Awful and Awesome Ep 379: I Want To Talk, American Manhunt: OJ Simpson, Destroy Valentine ad
While discussing the headlines:Abhinandan: In good news, Udit Narayan returned to the headlines after a long absence. In bad news, it was for a viral video where he was seen strangely kissing a fan on her lips…Uditji! Rajyasree: Now lots of videos have come out of him trying to kiss Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik. It must be terrible to have to work with him. Abhinandan: His lips are a perm
Awful and Awesome Ep 378: Paatal Lok, Black Warrant, and an exclusive cast interview
While discussing the headlines:Rajyasree: I read multiple news reports claiming that Saif’s alleged attacker came into Bengal, but had to move to Bombay because there were no job opportunities in the state. Why is a dig being made at Bengal even when…Abhinandan: Even when you’re discussing the attack on Saif? Yes. The Aadhaar card he used also apparently was from Bengal. Rajyasree: I read he
Awful and Awesome Ep 377: All We Imagine As Light, Juror #2, Golden Globes
While discussing the topics:Rajyasree: We have Juror #2, which is Clint Eastwood’s latest film. Which Abhinandan has not watched…Why? Because you thought I was talking about the judicial system? Abhinandan: I haven’t even watched Juror #1. Rajyasree: I’ll take that Nataraj pencil and put it through your eye. Abhinandan: Juror #2 is not a sequel to Juror #1? Has Juror #1 got Govinda? (pro
Awful and Awesome Ep 376: Shyam Benegal, Girls Will Be Girls, Heretic
Abhinandan: Rajyasree, not today, but I will review this show soon...I think I watched it a little late...Made In Heaven.(producer cracks up)Abhinandan: (stares) Our producer just laughed...What’s so funny? Rajyasree: Why did you watch Made In Heaven? Abhinandan: It was recommended. Rajyasree: Yes, four years back!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Ra
Awful and Awesome: Rewind to our favourite moments
This week, it’s time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes. Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast.
Awful and Awesome Ep 375: Nikhil Taneja on Freedom at Midnight, Kal Ho Naa Ho
While discussing Kal Ho Naa Ho’s re-release:Nikhil: There’s a moment where Shahrukh comes on screen. You just see his back, and the entire auditorium started hooting!Abhinandan: No one has had the kind of screen presence Shahrukh has since Amitabh Bachhan. Rajyasree: How about Akshay? (Abhinandan gives a pensive stare to Rajyasree) This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhr
Awful and Awesome Ep 374: Zwigato, Buckingham Murders, Sabarmati Report trailer
While discussing The Sabarmati Report’s trailer:Rajyasree: Good news is, Coldplay has announced a fourth show in Gujarat. The bad news is, you can’t have cold beers before the concert because it’s a dry state. Abhinandan: But you can have fafda, khakra, and dhokla.Rajyasree: So there will be a lot of hot air at Coldplay.Abhinandan: You can top up with a lot of chaas! This and a whole lo
Awful and Awesome Ep 372: Rivals, Wolfs, Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives
While discussing Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives:Abhinandan: How did I come about watching this? And I ended up watching four episodes. Rajshree: I am impressed.Abhinandan: It’s because someone called me and told me about all these characters.Rajshree: Okay.Abhinandan: (smiling) I said you have to be exaggerating this. Then I got home, it happened to be a Sunday, and I said let me see if it
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and Disclaimer and documentary Sweet Bobby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Jigra, Khel Khel Mein, and Mothers’ Instinct, the series The Tribe, and the documentary Jamoora. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful and Awesome Ep 368: Monsters S2, Follow Kar Lo Yaar, Trap
While discussing Trap:Abhinandan: It was too convenient. Everyone was sharing too much information with the serial killer.Rajyasree: Also, the cops aren’t suspicious when he joins their briefing.Abhinandan: The police in this is from a 70s Jitendra film... always one step behind.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Monsters 2 and Follo
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Call Me Bae, Sector 36 and Angry Young Men. They also talk about an old interview of Saif Ali Khan by Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps, as well as the Emmys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful and Awesome: Rewind to our favourite moments
This week, it’s time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes. Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Shekhar Home. They also review the movie Kalki 2898 AD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Balakrishna discuss the series Angry Young Men and Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2. Additionally, Balakrishna reviews Pa Ranjith’s new film Thangalaan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajaysree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the films Stree 2, The Union, and the Apple TV mini-series Defending Jacob. They also discuss the trailer for Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency and an advertisement of Kalyan Jewellers. The duo are also joined by film critic Sucharita. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin review the films Trap, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and Indian 2. The duo also discuss the viral Hanumankind song Big Dawgs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Nainika Rathore review the films Longlegs and Wicked Little Letters, and the series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss Deadpool Wolverine, Sprint and the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The duo are joined by standup comedian Radhika Vaz, who tells us about her standup special called ‘Jaat Bahu’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Dune: Part Two and Maharaja, and the series Hijack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Challengers, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and the third season of Mirzapur. Abhinandan also shares his thoughts on the first and second seasons of Succession. Additionally, the duo discuss the media circus around the Ambani wedding. H
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This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Kill, Rautu Ka Raaz and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and the third season of The Bear. This episode also features film critic Mayank Shekhar’s take on Kill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Awful and Awesome Ep 357: Federer: Twelve Final Days, A Family Affair, Sharmajee Ki Beti
While discussing A Family Affair:Rajyasree: Did you like it? Or, did you think it was totally mindless?Abhijeet: It was quite stupid, to be honest. Rajyasree: And something has happened to Zac Efron’s face. I think he’s been going to the same plastic surgeon as our Bollywood actors. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and NL Subscriber Abhijeet Dangat discuss the f
Awful and Awesome Ep 356: Maharaj, Chandu Champion, The Fall Guy
While discussing Maharaj:Rajyasree: The maharaj in question is played by Jaideep Ahlawat.Deepanjana: And, his abs.Rajyasree: Yes. That’s a different cast member altogether because Jaideep has worked out a lot. I am very happy to see these results, I must say. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Maharaj, Chandu Champion, The Fall Guy,
Awful and Awesome Ep 355: LSD 2, Inside Out 2, The First Omen
While discussing LSD 2:Abbas: This was the movie of our times.Nainika: Maybe, if you can stomach the movie. It is NOT an easy watch.Abbas: Ten minutes ago, you spoke about a movie where a woman gives birth to the anti-christ and THAT WAS FINE.Nainika: That was easy because you know it’s not real.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the films LSD 2, I
Awful and Awesome Ep 354: Panchayat Season 3, Hit Man, Eric
While discussing Hit Man: Abbas: I was never bored for a second.Rajyasree: This was fun especially compared to another Glen Powell movie I saw.Abbas: Which one?Rajyasree: It had Sydney Sweeney in it.Abbas: Anyone But You.Rajyasree: Yeah, you feel like shooting him and Sydney and then yourself also. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the TVF
Awful and Awesome Ep 353: Manjummel Boys, Planet of the Apes, Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize
While discussing Manjummel Boys: Abish Mathew: I’m a very easy cryer. Abhinandan: Then you should watch a film with her. Rajyasree: Like in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham also I cried.Abish: But you didn’t like Manjummel Boys?Rajyasree: I cried in Planet of the Apes one time.Abhinandan: I cried that why the f*ck am I here!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Abhinand
Awful and Awesome Ep 352: Heeramandi, Unfrosted, The Idea of You
While discussing Heeramandi :Rajyasree: If you wear velvet and zardozi in the heat of Lahore, you won’t have a nawab around you because you will be stinking.Abhinandan: As if the nawabs themselves were smelling of roses, they were probably piss-drunk. Rajyasree: Chee, chee, chee!Abhinandan: It’s such a stupid concept, it took me three days to watch 24-odd minutes.This and a whole lot of
Awful and Awesome Ep 351: Scoop, Laapataa Ladies, Amar Singh Chamkila
While discussing Laapataa Ladies:Rajyasree: It was a sweet film. I cried at the end.Abhinandan: Which is so rare. You cry in every film, even in Ram Ratan Dhan Payo. Rajyasree: It’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. In fact, you almost cried upon realising what a shit film it was. I cried in Chennai Express.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films
Awful and Awesome Ep 350: Ferrari, Aavesham, Ripley
While discussing Ferrari:Rajyasree: In House of Gucci, I felt Adam Driver overacted. Abbas: Everyone in that film was given a brief to overact. Rajyasree: Yeah a bit over the top...actually it's their version of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Ferrari and Aavesham, and Rajyasree gives her thoughts
Awful and Awesome Ep 349: Amar Singh Chamkila, Aattam, Baby Reindeer
While discussing headlines:Jayashree: Does your fandom of Akshay Kumar extend to you watching his movies?Rajyasree: No, that’s too much. I just think he’s a very good-looking man. Jayashree: I think the last Akshay Kumar movie I watched was Garam Masala, 20 years ago.Rajyasree: I have nothing to say to that. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Jayashree Arunach
Awful and Awesome Ep 348: Ripley, Scoop, election songs, WrestleMania
While discussing Ripley:Abbas: So, Andrew Scott became famous as the hot priest in Fleabag.Nainika: How can you forget he was Moriarty in Sherlock?Abbas: Ah, right.Nainika: A generation of girls on Tumblr were raised looking at Andrew.Abbas: Tumblr. I can totally fill in the blanks.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the mini-series Ripley, the film
Awful and Awesome Ep 347: Crew, The Zone of Interest, The Regime
While discussing Crew:Rajyasree: Maybe my expectations were very low.Abhinandan: That's the theme of your life. You find Saif hot, you watch Akshay Kumar films… Rajyasree: Saif is very hot. And by the way, I enjoyed Akshay in Yeh Dillagi. Rahul: Man, those were the days!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen, and film critic Rahul Desai discuss the
Awful and Awesome Ep 346: Maamla Legal Hai, Irish Wish, The Gentlemen
While discussing the headlines:Tanishka: Kangana Ranaut was declared BJP’s candidate from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh…It’s the audition she’s been doing for years now. Nainika: That too on Twitter…which is why you should keep posting on social media. Tanishka: Shitposting is great!Nainika: Doesn’t matter what your mom says. You should always be on your phone. One day it could result in a Lok
Awful and Awesome Ep 345: Murder Mubarak, Big Girls Don’t Cry, Daniel Sloss
While discussing Kate Middleton’s ‘disappearance’: Rajyasree: It is a little weird that she is nowhere to be seen. But then the royal family has had a bit of a dull phase. Abbas: Exactly. Rajyasree: Too bad that our public figures don’t go missing. Abbas: Or are half as interesting. Kate, if you’re listening to this, please show up. Rajyasree: And subscribe to Newslaundry!
Awful and Awesome Ep 344: Oscars, Poor Things, Manjummel Boys
While discussing Poor Things:Jayashree: You threw me under the bus. I asked if I should watch American Fiction or Poor Things, and you led me to Poor Things.Rajyasree: Which has won an Oscar.Jayashree: So many terrible movies have. I had to watch Poor Things over dinner. So, I did not get my calorie intake last night, because it was a struggle.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree
Awful and Awesome Ep 343: Laapataa Ladies, Mr & Mrs Smith, The Holdovers
Abbas: Did you see? Karan Johar has put up a high production quality pre-wedding video of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Our pre-wedding videos are by some random ‘Chandu video wala’. Nainika: No, Abbas. You’re Bombay royalty. You should have one of your director friends come in and shoot your wedding with a film camera. Abbas: I think I’d get Suraj Barjatya, or maybe Quentin Taranti
Awful and Awesome: Favourite moments rewind
This week, it’s time to unwind as we look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks. This special episode is free unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes. Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week.Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Awful and Awesome Ep 342: Love Storiyaan, Argylle, BAFTAs
While discussing Argylle: Nainika: I’ve seen a lot of movies since joining this podcast. I’ve watched the awful, I’ve watched the awesome, but I’ve never watched…Rajyasree: The boring?Nainika: No, the bizarre. (laughs) It was a bizarre film. I fell asleep, I woke up.Rajyasree: But, what a starcast they’ve got.Nainika: I think this film is a money laundering front for all those involved.
Awful and Awesome Ep 341: Anatomy of a Fall, Bhakshak, Bold Care ad
While discussing Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya:Abbas: Dimple Kapadia, who is Shahid’s aunt in the film, plays the role of a scientist.Rajyasree: She did the same role in Pathaan too. Who knows, when filmmakers look at Dimple, they think, “This is what a scientist definitely looks like.”Abbas: Oh, and Shahid Kapoor is also a robotic scientist, by the way.Rajyasree: (laughs) This is really stretc
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the film Animal, the series The Expats and Griselda, and the documentary The Greatest Night In Pop. Also in this episode, a special interview with Bhumi Pednekar about her Netflix film Bhakshak. Stay tuned till the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Singh Rathore and Abbas Momin review the films Fighter and Anyone But You, series American Nightmare, trailer of Monkey Man, and the Paris Fashion Week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Singh Rathore and Abbas Momin review the film Sam Bahadur and series Killer Soup, The Curse and Kanan Gill’s comedy special Is This It? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Manisha Pande review the film Merry Christmas and series The Curse,Killer Soup, and First Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Nainika Singh Rathore review the films Foe and Good Grief, documentary series Wedding.con, and the 81st Golden Globes Awards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Jayashree Arunachalam review the films Three Of Us and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and the trailer for Merry Christmas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen review the films Dunki, Maestro and Sajni Shinde Ka Viral Video; the documentary series The Hunt For Veerappan; and their best and worst picks for 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Singh Rathore and Tanishka Sodhi review the films Wonka, Priscilla, Dhak Dhak, and Christmas As Usual. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and film critic Anna MM Vetticad review the films The Archies, Kaathal: The Core, Animal, and Leave The World Behind. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
