Love of Cinema
Love of Cinema is a podcast featuring interviews and conversations about cinema and streaming shows. It offers discerning discussions and organic interviews with filmmakers, critics, and other voices from the film and television world. The show explores movies, series, and the craft behind them.
Episodes
Episode 88: Sound of Dhurandhar - with Bishwadeep Chatterjee
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Right from its opening scene, Dhurandhar's sound is unmistakably striking. The Ramba Ho action sequence, Rehman Dakait's entry, the bike chase, elimination of Babu Dakait's gang, and so many more scenes where you are absolutely blown away by the sound.I was delighted to host Bishwadeep Chatterjee, the four-time
Episode 87: RGV 1995-2005 - with Mayank Shekhar
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Rangeela. Satya. Kaun. Company. Bhoot. Sarkar. Ram Gopal Varma was belting out solid films almost one after another for ten years, between 1995 and 2005. Film critic and Entertainment Editor at Mid Day, Mayank Shekhar, joins me to jam on RGV and the movies he made during those ten years when he was at the peak of his powers.
Episode 86: Striker - with Chandan Arora
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Delighted to have Chandan Arora on the pod to chat about one of my favorite films of 2010s, Striker. Striker is a Mumbai story, a sub-culture film, and a coming-of-age story, all rolled into one. Chandan talked about the genesis of the film, the film's world-building, the casting process, and shared some terrific stories
Episode 85: Dhurandhar - with Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge have stormed into the history books of Indian cinema, broken all box office records, challenged hierarchies, swept into pop culture, and disrupted Hindi cinema. Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande (Ani... Dr Kashinath Ghanekar, Natasamrat, Wazir, Breathe) joins me as we try to deconstruct and deco
Episode 84: Vishek Chauhan
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Vishek Chauhan is here. Hailing from a family that's been in the business of film exhibition(theaters) for more than six decades, Vishek's got strong informed opinions and isn't afraid to voice them! The historical success of Dhurandhar and the reasons behind it, why Netflix should release their original films
Episode 83: 2025 Year End Wrap - with Vikram Bondal and Saurabh Nair
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 2025 was a great year for Indian cinema! We had massive blockbusters, sleeper hits, and indie-arthouse darlings. And then in the last month of the year, we got a film that might very well turn out to be one of the biggest milestones in the history of Hindi cinema — Dhurandhar.Was delighted to have friends of the podcast and f
Episode 82: Suparn Varma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Suparn Varma is here! A true-blue film nut turned film journalist turned film critic turned filmmaker. We talked about everything from Feroz Khan and Mukul Anand to Weapons and Sinners, and from Karam and Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena to Manoj Bajpayee and Haq.If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buz
Episode 81: Shiva - with Ram Gopal Varma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Ram Gopal Varma's Shiva (1989) is a tremendous action drama. Everybody from Ashutosh Gowariker to S. S. Rajamouli to Anurag Kashyap to Sandeep Reddy Vanga count Shiva among their personal favorites. RGV is back on the pod for a deep dive of his stunning debut film. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the sho
Episode 80: Omkara - with Jamie Alter
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Omkara, Vishal Bhardwaj's critically acclaimed adaptation of Shakespeare's Othello, is unarguably one of the best Hindi film adaptations of all-time. Jamie Alter joins me as we look back on one of our favorite films of last 25 years.If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.co
Episode 79: Raj Khosla - with Amborish Roychoudhury
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Raj Khosla, one of the absolute greats, made films across genres. His films were often marked by outstanding music, well-written women characters, and self-referential nods. National Award-winning writer Amborish Roychoudhury has written a fantastic new biography of the man. I was delighted to host Amborish on the pod, for th
Episode 78: Sholay Restoration - with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Sholay turns 50 this year! Film Heritage Foundation's Shivendra Singh Dungarpur is here to talk about the film that over the years, as he puts it, has become part of our consciousness. We fanboyed over Sholay and talked about his foundation's years-long effort to restore the Ramesh Sippy classic to the director&apos
Episode 77: Bhediya - with Niren Bhatt
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Writer and co-architect of the Maddock Horror Comedy Universe, Niren Bhatt, is here for a deep dive of Bhediya! We also talked about writing horror comedies, how our horror comedies differ from the horror comedies in the West, Niren's takeaways from working on a VFX-heavy film, and much more. Join us!If you enjoy the pod
Episode 76: Guru Dutt - with Yasser Usman & Alok Sharma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Screenwriter Alok Sharma and author Yasser Usman are here for a freewheeling discussion on Guru Dutt and his legacy, as we mark the filmmaker's centenary this month. Join us! Amazon link to Yasser Usman's book on Guru Dutt: https://www.amazon.com/Guru-Dutt-Unfinished-Yasser-Usman/dp/9386797887If you enjoy the podcas
Episode 75: Vikram Vedha - with Pushkar & Gayatri
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Writer-director duo Pushkar and Gayatri are here for a deep dive of their compelling action thriller, Vikram Vedha. They talked about both Tamil and Hindi versions of the film and shared fascinating insights and interesting stories behind the two films. Join us!If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https:
Episode 74: ChaalBaaz - with Pankuj Parashar
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Director Pankuj Parashar joins us as we focus on Sridevi's most popular film, ChaalBaaz (1989). Stories, memories and more!If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.comCredits:Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Jogle
Episode 73: Paatal Lok S2 - with Sudip Sharma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Showrunner Sudip Sharma joins us for a probing discussion on the excellent second season of Amazon's hit crime thriller, Paatal Lok. And yes, I also got a chance to ask him about Kohrra 2 and why Balbir won't be returning this season.If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.c
Episode 72: Covering Hindi Cinema in 80s and 90s - with Dilip Thakur
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Senior film journalist and author Dilip Thakur joins us to recount memories of covering Hindi cinema in the 80s and the 90s. The excitement of muhurat shots, the glitz of premiere parties, the charm of single screen cinemas, Bachchan media boycott, access to stars, and Mumbai of the old — it's all here. Join us!If you en
Episode 71: Deewaar turns 50 - with Alok, Dipta and Shiva
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Deewaar (1975) turns 50 this year. The Bachchan Coolies (Alok Sharma, Diptakirti Chaudhuri and Shiva Krishnamurthy) are back to celebrate the film that proved to be a landmark film not just for Bachchan, Salim-Javed and Yash Chopra but Hindi cinema itself. We discussed how Deewaar is a goldmine of quotable as well as throwawa
Episode 70: Mithun in the 80s - with Avijit Ghosh
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Mithun is among the actors who have become an integral part of Indian pop culture. Author Avijit Ghosh joins me as we look back on Mithun's career in the 80s, when he broke through as a star, not just in India but across the globe, including countries as far as Russia and Egypt. Amazon link for all the books authored by
Episode 69: Aditya Sarpotdar - Part 2
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! The second part of my conversation with Aditya Sarpotdar where we talked about his favorite films and shows, his A R Rahman fandom (including an anecdote which he has never shared publicly until now), and much more!If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/com
Episode 68: Aditya Sarpotdar - Part 1
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Aditya Sarpotdar is here! His horror comedy Munjya is one of the biggest hits of 2024 and his next film Vampires of Vijay Nagar is one of the most eagerly anticipated films of 2025. Before making his Hindi debut with Munjya, Aditya made some of the more interesting and refreshing Marathi cinema of recent years, including Narb
Episode 67: Dil Dhadakne Do (2015) - with Vanita Kohli-Khandekar
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Zoya Akhtar's Dil Dhadakne Do puts the fun in dysfunctional. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar and I revisit the 2015 comedy drama that happens to be one of our favortie films by Zoya. Join us!If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/comments/questions: loveofcinem
Episode 66: Aatish (1994) - with Avneesh, Vikram and Saurabh
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Aatish: Feel the Fire turns 30 this year. Avneesh Prashar, Saurabh Nair, Vikram Bondal and I celebrate Sanjay Gupta's 1994 action drama, a film that all four of us are fond of. Join us as we look back on — the bromance of Baba and Nawab; Gupta's eye for style, music, action and locations; and all other things Aatish
Episode 65: Sharaabi (1984) - with Alok, Dipta and Shiva
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Sharaabi (1984) turns 40 this year. Superfans Alok Sharma, Diptakirti Chaudhuri and Shiva Krishnamurthy join me as we celebrate the Prakash Mehra film that gave us one of Amitabh Bachchan's top performances, Bappi-da's ace soundtrack, and some of the most incisive and clear-eyed dialouge penned by Kader Khan. We tal
Episode 64: Sapta Sagaradaache Ello, Kavaludaari - with Hemanth M Rao
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Hemanth M Rao joins us to chat about his gripping, noir-ish investigative thriller Kavaludaari and the stirring Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side A and Side B). Hemanth also shared his experiences assisting Girish Kasaravalli and co-writing with Sriram Raghavan. Joins us!If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show:
Episode 63: Kohrra, Halahal - with Randeep Jha
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Randeep Jha joins us for a long chat on his excellent debut feature film Halahal, Netflix's Kohrra, his equally uncompromising short film Kartaa, and Trial by Fire which he co-directed. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/comments/questions: loveofc
Episode 62: Box Office Roundup - with Akkshay Rathie
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! For cinephiles, cinema halls are like places of worship. Following the long and harsh Covid winter, cinema halls had a massive sunny run in 2023 thanks to Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal.Exhibitor and friend of the podcast, Akkshay Rathie joins us for a chat on — the banner year that was 2023 for Hindi cinema, consumption
Episode 61: Raakh (1989) - with Aditya Bhattacharya
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Aditya Bhattacharya's Raakh (1989) is a powder keg of a film. The kind of film which you can't stop thinking about for a day or two, every time you watch it. Aditya joins me for almost a 2-hour long chat on his remarkable debut film, the story behind the film, Aamir Khan, and more. Join us! If you enjoy the podcast,
Episode 60: Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (2003) - with Shashanka Ghosh
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! One of my favorite Arshad Warsi films turns 20 this week. Writer-director Shashanka Ghosh joins me to talk about Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2, a film that was an absolute trip and had banger of a soundtrack that included Kailash Kher's chartbuster Allah Ke Bande. Crazy stories about a crazy film. Join us! If you like the po
Episode 59: Thoovanathumbikal (1987) - with Bejoy Nambiar
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Bejoy Nambiar (Shaitan, David, Solo, Taish) joins us for a deep dive of one of his all-time favorites, Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal. We talked about the complex characterizations, Mohanlal's terrific performance, Sumalatha's fascinating Clara and Johnson's timeless background score. Bejoy also shared a c
Episode 58: Hansal Mehta
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Hansal Mehta joins us for a chat on two of his early films, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Chhal. One's a black comedy about end of innocence. The other's a sharp action drama centered around betrayal. Both films had compelling story lines, terrific cast, great music and both attempted something new in their technique. Two
Episode 57: Rangeela (1995) - with Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, who co-created Scoop and wrote Thappad, joins me for a deep dive of one of her favorite films, Rangeela! We talked about Rangeela's charming old-school writing, the strong lead female character, women in RGV's films, Aamir Khan's method performance, Rahman's generational soundtrack,
Episode 56: Ram Gopal Varma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Fanboy moment! On the eve of Satya's 25th anniversary, a 2-hour-long chat with RGV on everything from Shiva and Raat, to Satya and Company, to Sarkar and Bhoot, to Nishabd and Mast. Unfiltered and unabashed as always, RGV shared some cool insights, stories and anecdotes. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider sup
Episode 55: Vikram Bhatt
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Vikram Bhatt's Ghulam, a key 90s film and one of Aamir Khan's most popular film, turns 25 this year. Vikram joins me for a wide-ranging chat on Ghulam, music in his films, Raaz and the horror genre, his early days assisting Mukul Anand and Mahesh Bhatt, his streaming platform, and an interesting round of Shoot, a ga
Episode 54: Zanjeer (1973) - with Diptakirti Chaudhuri
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Amitabh Bachchan's breakout film was Zanjeer (1973). The film not only proved to be the breakout vehicle for India's biggest superstar and cultural icon, but it also ushered in the Bachchan-Salim-Javed era and the trend of action dramas. Diptakirti Chaudhuri, a lifelong Hindi cinema enthusiast and the author of seve
Episode 53: Jubilee - with Atul Sabharwal and Vikramaditya Motwane
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! I really enjoyed the new period drama Jubilee, set in the 40s and 50s, and centered on the aspiration and ambition of a group of people from the world of Hindi cinema. I got a chance to pick the brains of writer Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of 83) and director/showrunner Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan, Lootera, Trapp
Episode 52: Tashan (2008) - with Vijay Krishna Acharya
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Tashan (2008) turns 15 this year. Writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya joins me as we look back on the YRF film that tried to break new ground and tried to do it in style. We chatted about writing the film, the terrific soundtrack, the nods, the action, and its reception. An hour on Tashan with 'the' Vijay Krishan
Episode 51: Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha (2005) - with Kanika Katyal
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Imtiaz Ali's exploration of romance and relationships stands out among his peers. Kanika Katyal, a freelance culture writer and Imtiaz Ali superfan joins me as we try to deconstruct the filmmaker's storytelling, focussing on his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005). Join us! Now, you can support the Love of Cinema podcas
Episode 50: Agneepath (1990) - with Amborish Roychoudhury
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! National Film Award-winning author Amborish Roychoudhury joins me for a deep dive of one of my favorite films produced by Dharma Productions, Agneepath (1990). Directed by Mukul Anand, Agneepath was ahead of its time and was never fully appreciated. This episode is our small attempt to resurrect and present a solid action dra
Episode 49: Favorite films of 2022
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Listeners join in to chat about some of our favorite films of 2022! Sandeep Padhi, Amey Pandit and Anirudh Somani join me as we reflect on RRR, Gangubai, Me Vasantrao, Kantara, Monica O My Darling, Jhund, Laal Singh Chaddha, Toolsidas Jr., and Jersey. We also chatted about Rajamouli, RRR's crossover success, SRK's P
Episode 48: Sholay (1975) - with Sanjay Gadhvi
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Sanjay Gadhvi directed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, two of the biggest action films of last 20 years. Sholay is not just the biggest film but probably the biggest action film of all-time as well. (More than) an hour on Sholay with Sanjay Gadhvi! Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.comCredits:Produced and hosted by: Himans
Episode 47: Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) - with Upendra Sidhaye
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Nishikant Kamat's Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) is a story of a city, grappling with paranoia and prejudice, that somehow always manages to muster the courage and show good sense in conquering its fears and prejudice. Upendra Sidhaye, who co-wrote (with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi) the film and assisted Kamat on Mumbai Meri Jaan, joi
Episode 46: Sejal Shah (Bombay Fables)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Bombay Fables is one of the more interesting production houses. Their first two projects, Serious Men and Decoupled, both, have tasted critical acclaim and wide popularity. Their slate looks equally interesting with the recently released second season of Delhi Crime and the second season of Asur gearing up for release later t
Episode 45: Abhishek Chaubey
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Writer-director Abhishek Chaubey joins us for a chat on his films (Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, Sonchiriya) as well as Omkara and Maqbool, films which he co-wrote/assisted on. Abhishek and I chatted about adapting classics, writing good story endings, and prioritizing storytelling voice ahead of cinematic chops. He sha
Episode 44: Sonchiriya (2019) - with Sudip Sharma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Writer Sudip Sharma (NH10, Udta Punjab, Paatal Lok, Laal Kaptaan) joins us for a Sonchiriya deep dive. Sonchiriya is one of my favorite films of last 10 years. It's also my favorite Sushant Singh Rajput film. I believe his performance, much like the film, remains underrated and under-discovered. This episode is, in part
Episode 43: Gupt (1997) - with Abhishek Mukherjee
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Gupt: The Hidden Truth evokes a wide range of memories for many. The timeless soundtrack by Viju Shah, the smashing reveal, wild dialogue, Rajiv Rai's direction, Ashok Mehta's cinematography, the amusing ensemble of supporting cast and of course, Manisha Koirala, Kajol and Bobby Deol.As the film turns 25, cricket hi
Episode 42: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) - with Hardik Mehta
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! A senior film journalist once mentioned that Gauri Khan (SRK's wife) once told her that reel-life Sunil of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa was very similar to real-life SRK. Hardik Mehta (Trapped, Kaamyaab, Decoupled) joins me to talk about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a film that holds a special place in the hearts of many 90s kid
Episode 41: RRR (2022) - with Josh Hurtado
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Rajamouli's newest movie is more than 3 hours long. Can't recall the last time I watched a film that long and walked out of the cinemas wishing it was longer. Loved it. Film critic Josh Hurtado joins us for a deep dive of RRR as we try to unpack the film's goodness, Rajamouli's arc, and the film's t
Episode 40: Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - with Sagar Haveli (Paatal Lok)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Sagar Haveli, who co-wrote Paatal Lok, joins us for a deep dive of Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Sagar and I tried to unpack how Raghavan excels at building tension and doing it beautifully, while paying homage to classic films and masters of cinema like Hitchcock, Vijay Anand, De Palma and Brij.We chatted a
Episode 39: Monsoon Wedding (2001) - with Rakhee Sandilya
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Rakhee Sandilya co-wrote and directed the engaging 2017 drama Ribbon, starring Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas. She joins us for the next installment in our series of deep dives with screenwriters/filmmakers on their favorite films. Rakhee chose Mira Nair's celebrated 2001 drama Monsoon Wedding.We tried to unpack why Mons
Episode 38: A R Rahman of 90s - with Karthik Srinivasan
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! A look back at A R Rahman of 90s with popular music blogger and Rahman super-fan, Karthik Srinivasan. We revisit 16 songs from 90s, curated with the singular goal of showcasing what made Rahman of 90s so unique and special. The collection includes songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. We've tried to stay clear of
Episode 37: Ghulami (1985) - with Atul Sabharwal
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! This season, a small series of deep dives with directors/screenwriters on personal favorites, where I asked a small group of directors and screenwriters to talk about a favorite film that they have admired over the years. First up, writer-director Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of '83) on J. P. Dutta's Gh
Episode 36: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Writer-director Gautham Vasudev Menon joins us on the season's last episode to talk about his writing, straddling the genres of action and romance, his process behind picturizing songs, and RHTDM at 20!He shared cool stories behind Thalli Pogathey and Aaromale, the prominent use of closeups in his storytelling, what he m
Episode 35: Shakti (1982) - with Gautam Chintamani
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Film historian and writer Gautam Chintamani joins us for a deep dive into Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). A film that Sippy is most proud of, by some accounts. A film that's Salim Khan's personal favorite among the films he co-wrote with Javed Akhtar. A film that pits together two giants of Hindi cinema, Dilip
Episode 34: Ritesh Shah (D-Day, Pink and Raid)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! An hour with screenwriter Ritesh Shah on D-Day (2013), Pink (2016) and Raid (2018). We dissected scenes from those films and chatted about writing dialogue, screenwriting tips, Salim-Javed and what makes them special, some of Ritesh's fave screenplays: L. A. Confidential (1997) and October (2018), and much more. Feedba
Episode 33: Gulzar's Ijaazat (1987) - with Pavan Jha
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Gulzar's poetically cinematic Ijaazat (1987) is perhaps Hindi cinema's most mature exploration of divorce and live-in relationships. It's also a film whose dialogue is almost as lyrical as its songs. Featuring a memorable feature-length waltz between two fine actors, Rekha and Naseeruddin Shah, and a terrific s
Episode 32: Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! One of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration. Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke
Episode 31: Watching Bachchan on big screen in the 70s and 80s
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Chances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films. Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania. What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak? To get a be
Episode 30: Ram Jaane (1995) - with Vinay Shukla
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Early in his career, Shah Rukh Khan did a series of films where he played the anti-hero. One of those films was Ram Jaane (1995), a full-bodied remake of the James Cagney classic, Angels with Dirty Faces. Ram Jaane could've been a career-defining film for SRK but it failed to have a lasting impact. Nevertheless, it&apos
Episode 29: Satyajit Ray's documentaries - with Subha Das Mollick
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Satyajit Ray made an absolutely moving documentary on Rabindranath Tagore. He also made documentaries on — the blind artist, Binode Behari Mukherjee; Bharatanatyam dancer, Balasaraswati; Sikkim; and Sukumar Ray. Ray had also planned documentaries on Nehru and Pandit Ravi Shankar, which never got made.As we inch closer to Ray
Episode 28: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) - with Sanjay Khanduri
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) is packed with quirk. A delightful crime comedy, pulling off one improbable scene after another, and delivered with the confidence that's rare from a director making his debut film. In conversation with writer-director Sanjay Khanduri on —-his early days in films, assisting Kundan Shah and
Episode 27: Remembering Kader Khan - with Sukanya Verma
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Kader Khan was an extraordinary writer and actor. He was also one of the primary architects of, what I like to call, the Bachchan aura. He was instrumental in the careers of two other big stars as well - Jeetendra and Govinda. Sukanya Verma, film critic, quiz-maker, and a true blue Hindi film buff, joins us as we look back o
Episode 26: Kamlesh Pandey (Tezaab, Aatish, Aks, Delhi 6)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Kamlesh Pandey has written upwards of 45 films, including Tezaab, Saudagar, Aatish, Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, and Yalgaar.Kamlesh Pandey joins us for a chat on screenwriting, stories behind some of his biggest films, and how writing for Hindi cinema has changed over the last 30 years.We chatted about Tezaab, Aks, Delhi-6
Episode 25: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) - with Kaveree Bamzai
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with columnist, author and former editor of India Today, Kaveree Bamzai on Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983).Superfan Kaveree and I tried to unpack what makes Kundan Shah's endlessly fascinating comedy — timeless. We talked about our favorite scenes, Kundan Shah's style, the comedic genius of Satish Shah, th
Episode 24: Pankuj Parashar
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 2 cult comedies, 2 massively entertaining blockbusters, and an iconic TV show...In conversation with director Pankuj Parashar on — Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), Karamchand (1985), Peechha Karro (1986), Jalwa (1987) and ChaalBaaz (1989).Pankaj and I chatted about the films he made in the 80s. Films which I am a fan of. Films which ha
Episode 23: Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at 50 - with Amitava Nag
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with independent film critic and author Amitava Nag on one of Satyajit Ray's magnificent films, Arranyer Din Ratri (1970). We reflect on one of my favorite films by Ray, as it turns 50 this year, discussing — scenes from the film, the craft behind the film, the strong women of the film, Sunil Gangopadhyay
Episode 22: YZ, Double Seat - with Sameer Vidwans (in Marathi)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! **My first podcast episode in Marathi**In conversation with director Sameer Vidwans on — Double Seat (2015) and YZ (2016), present day Marathi cinema, takeaways from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, his creative partnership with writer Kshitij Patwardan, and more.We chatted about the common thread between Double Seat and YZ, some
Episode 21: Nayakan (1987) - with Baradwaj Rangan
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Baradwaj Rangan on Mani Ratnam's modern classic, Nayakan (1987).We chat about the landmark film's craft, including Kamal Haasan's departure from star signature for the role of Velu, DoP P. C. Sreeram's groundbreaking work, Raaja's legendary score — and Mani Ratnam, the formalist f
Episode 20: Manorama Six Feet Under - with Navdeep Singh
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Navdeep Singh on Manorama Six Feet Under, NH10, and Laal Kaptaan Navdeep shared interesting stories and anecdotes about the making and casting of Manorama. We discussed the hat tips to Chinatown (1974), David Lynch, Antonioni and Brazil (1985). And yes, we did talk about the cab with pink
Episode 19: Pune 52 (2013) - with Nikhil Mahajan
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh KhanWe chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times.Nikhil also spoke on genre film
Episode 18: Ritesh Batra
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Ritesh Batra on themes and some of my favorite scenes from his films. We chatted about The Lunchbox, Our Souls at Night and Photograph. Ritesh also shared thoughts on writing, his process on the sets and why he likes Louis Malle's cinema. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gm
Episode 17: Gol Maal, Hrishida and more - with Jai Arjun Singh
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Jai Arjun Singh on Gol Maal, recurrent themes in Hrishida's films, Utpal Dutt, Amol Palekar and more.Jai has authored a lovely book on Hrishida's films, titled The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Jai and I chatted about the film's classic lines, the muted socio-political commentary, Hrishida
Episode 16: Remembering Kobe Bryant - with Akshay Manwani
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! An episode dedicated to the memory of a generational, champion athlete. Kobe Bryant touched so many of my generation with his game and his pursuit of excellence that following his untimely passing, I decided to do an episode in his memory. NBA commentator Akshay Manwani was kind enough to join me on the episode to chat on Ko
Episode 15: Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi - with Sudhir Mishra
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix ser
Episode 14: Manish Gupta (Sarkar, The Stoneman Murders, Section 375)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer-director Manish Gupta on Sarkar (2005) - researching the Thackeray family, referencing The Godfather, being mentored by Ram Gopal Varma The Stoneman Murders - recreating the Mumbai of early 80sRahasya - writing true crime movies Section 375 - responsibilities of a filmmaker when making a film aroun
Episode 13: Tigmanshu Dhulia
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Tigmanshu Dhulia on - Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, his craft, his approach to acting, his creative takeaways from working with Shekhar Kapur and Mani Ratnam, the towering talent of Irrfan, his admiration for K. Asif, and much moreTigmanshu also spoke of wanting to make a film on the legendary K. Asi
Episode 12: Ajit Andhare (Viacom18)
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-
Episode 11: Nipun Dharmadhikari
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content.Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.comCredits:Concep
Episode 10: Tridev turns 30 - with Gautam Chintamani
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.
Episode 9: Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018) - with Abhijeet Deshpande
Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram.We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics
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