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Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded

🎬 Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded! 🎬In a universe where logic takes a backseat to flamboyant dance numbers and every staircase can lead to an untimely death, Fear of Stairs takes you on a hilariously unpredictable journey through the extravagant world of Indian cinema. Join our unlikely crew—three clueless outsiders and one jaded insider—as they explore a film landscape where emotions run high, physics are optional, and plot twists are the only certainty.Starring:Khilli, The Indian Cinema Guru:

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Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006)

Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded ·

2025/10/28

🎬 Khosla Ka Ghosla: Land Scams, Family Feuds, and the Art of Fighting Fire with Crime 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we're talking about Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006), where a middle-class Delhi family decides the best way to fight a ruthless land mafia is to basically become criminals themselves.Join us as we break down: How a simple land deal spirals into a full-blown heist that gets increasingly unhingedThe surprisingly "wholesome" villains and the moral gymnastics required

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68:55

Patalkar (The Underground Chamber) (2003)

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2025/10/14

🎬 Patalkar (2003): Where a Ghost Scientist, an Alien, and a Theater Troupe Walk into a Movie… and No One Knows Why 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re talking about the Bengali fever dream The Underground Chamber, a film so chaotic it made our hosts question reality, bedtime, and Khilli’s entire childhood.Join us as we break down:Why this movie is like “a book with too many plotlines”—and why none of them make senseThe ghost scientist, the disappearing alien gun, and the

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78:39

Seeta and Geeta (1972)

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2025/09/30

🎬 Seeta and Geeta (1972): The Bollywood twin-swap that took over Russia 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re talking about Seeta and Geeta (1972), where a woman gives birth to twins and somehow misses the second one sliding out—because, you know, logic.Join us as we break down:・ Why you should “be like Geeta, don’t be like Seeta”—unless you enjoy getting walked over・ The aunt who’s “one of the most evil people we’ve ever seen” (seriously, she makes Disney villains look

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84:01

Go Goa Gone (2013)

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2025/09/16

🎬 Stoners, Zombies, and Goa Nights: Go Goa Gone (2013) 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re talking about Go Goa Gone (2013), India’s first zombie comedy that throws three stoner friends into a nightmare full of full moon parties, shady Russians, and way too many questionable pills.Join us as we break down:・ How Hardik and Luv are basically walking punchlines—“Like Hard Dick has a hard dick the entire movie and it’s just horny” as Adam put it・ Why Winnie swears this is

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57:14

Stanley Ka Dabba (2011)

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2025/09/02

🎬 Tiffin Boxes, Trauma, and That Ending?! Stanley Ka Dabba (2011) 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re unpacking Stanley Ka Dabba (2011), a deceptively sweet film about a schoolboy with no lunchbox—and no parents, apparently!—that left us laughing, crying, and deeply suspicious of teachers with food envy.Join us as we break down:・ Why this film is “cute with an asterisk,” and how that ending hit us like a truck・ The magic of child acting when it’s not over-directed (and

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62:27

Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015)

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2025/08/20

🐒 Borders, Bollywood, and a Chicken Dance in Bajrangi Bhaijaan! 🐔In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we tackle the heart-tugging, occasionally ridiculous journey of Bajrangi Bhaijaan—Salman Khan’s 2015 crowd-pleaser about a sweet, slightly dim devotee who will stop at nothing (including crossing international borders the most inconvenient way possible) to get a lost, mute Pakistani girl back home.We cover:・ Why this might be Bollywood’s last big “India-Pakistan friendship”

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65:36

Salaam Bombay! (1988)

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2025/08/05

🎬 Poverty, Pickpockets & Pure Heartache in Salaam Bombay! 🎬Watch the Mira Nair Interview here.In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we dive head-first into Zohan Mamdani's mom, Mira Nair’s 1988 classic Salaam Bombay!—the raw, Oscar-nominated drama that put Mumbai’s street kids on the global map.Join us as we chat about:・ How Nair balances gut-punch realism with genuine empathy—no Bollywood sugar-coating here.・ The cast of real street children and the wild “acting bootcamp”

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61:08

Laal Singh Chaddha (2022)

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2025/07/22

🎬 Forrest Gump Goes to India?! Breaking Down Laal Singh Chaddha 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re diving into Laal Singh Chaddha—India’s official remake of Forrest Gump, complete with Aamir Khan, lots of jogging, and an eyebrow-raising amount of emotional restraint.It’s the same feather-blowing-in-the-wind story you know, but this time with roti, riots, and... Wikipedia during the movie?Join us as we unpack:・ Why this mega-budget adaptation bombed at the box office

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61:13

Kaun? (1999)

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2025/07/08

🎬 Who Dunnit? Horror, Laughter, and Cat Kicks in Kaun! 🎬▶ Watch Kaun (1999) on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqxyvNxW3KAIn this spine-tingling, edge-of-your-seat episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we unlock the mysteries of the 1999 cult thriller “Kaun?” and oh boy, do we have some questions!Join Winnie, Khilli, Adam, and Nicky as they unravel a film filled with:・Serial killers—or are they just annoying houseguests? We’ll dive into why you should never open the door to

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69:57

Sing is Kinng (2008)

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2025/06/24

Podcast Episode Description:🎬 From Bollywood Comedy to Real-Life Gem: Exploring Sikhism and Swag in "Sing is King"! 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we're unraveling the chaotic, comedic, and surprisingly heartwarming world of "Sing is King," starring the one and only Akshay Kumar. Buckle up, because this rollercoaster of a movie takes us on a wild ride from Egypt's pyramids to Australia's gangster underworld, all while presenting Sikhism in a comically adventurous

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64:48

Murder (2004)

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2025/06/10

🍿 Bangkok Thrills, Bollywood Chills, and No Boobs: The Rollercoaster of Murder! 🍿In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re unwrapping the spicy, controversial, and sometimes utterly bonkers Bollywood film, Murder! Picture this: It’s an "erotic thriller" set in Bangkok, but hold the erotic—'cause there’s zero nudity, folks. 😂Join Winnie, Khilli, Nicky, and Adam as they dive into:・ The insane "what-the-heck" plot twists that will leave you slack-jawed.・ Why this Bollywood flick

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64:48

Dostana (2008)

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2025/05/27

Podcast Episode Description:🎬 Gay Flirting, Devious Roommates, and Bollywood Shenanigans in Dostana! 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, get ready for a hilarious dive into one of Bollywood's most iconic rom-coms, Dostana! Spoiler alert: It's a wild ride where two hetero dudes pretend to be gay to snag a fabulous apartment—and the chaos that follows is chef's kiss. 🍌Join us as we chat about:・The mind-blowing goofiness of two guys believing they can woo Priyanka Chopra by

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79:27

Rang De Basanti (2006)

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2025/05/13

Podcast Episode Description:🎬 Radical Revolutions, Bohemian College Days, and a Tear-Jerking Tandav in Rang De Basanti! 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re diving deep into the poignant and revolutionary world of Rang De Basanti, where college life, political rebellion, and heartfelt emotional extremes collide. Hold onto your dhotis, folks—this one's a rollercoaster!Join us as we chat about:・ The mind-blowing moments where college slackers turn into revolutionary heroes

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61:07

Chennai Express (2013)

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2025/04/29

🎬 🚂 Chennai Express: Bollywood Shenanigans on Tracks! 🚂 🎬In this hilariously packed episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re taking you on a wild ride with Chennai Express! Join Winnie, Adam, Nicky, and Khilli as they unravel the antics of Shah Rukh Khan's character who bumbles through a madcap adventure involving flying sweet shops, arranged marriages, and kung-fu grandpas (okay, maybe not the last one, but close enough!).Here’s what we’re chatting about (you don't want to miss

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79:36

Nadaaniyan (2025)

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2025/04/15

🎬 Nose Jobs, Nepo Babies, and Why 'Nadaaniyan' (2025) is a Trainwreck You Can't Miss! 🎬In this crazy episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we're diving headfirst into the disaster that is Nadaaniyan (2025)! This Netflix "gem" has left us all wondering—how did this movie even get made?Grab some popcorn and join our mixed Desi-Western crew:・ Winnie—the Desi who's never set foot in India 🕵️‍♀️・ Khili—Karan Johar’s biggest admirer 🌟・ Nicky—the rom-com enthusiast with a soft spot for the

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96:45

Koi... Mil Gaya (2003)

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2025/04/01

🎥 Bollywood's E.T. Moment: Koi Mil Gaya & The Magic of Jadoo! 🚀 What happens when you mix E.T., Forrest Gump, Space Jam, and a Bollywood dance-off? You get Koi Mil Gaya—the most insane, heartwarming, and absolutely bonkers alien movie to ever come out of India. In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we dive deep into the 2003 classic where Hrithik Roshan plays a developmentally delayed man who befriends a blue alien named Jadoo. Oh, and did we mention Jadoo has the power to

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93:15

All We Imagine As Light (2024)

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2025/03/18

🎬 From Bollywood Dreams to Real-Life Struggles: A Deep Dive into "All We Imagine as Light" 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re taking a break from the glitz and glam of Bollywood to explore the raw, real, and riveting world of "All We Imagine as Light." This 2024 film has been making waves, and we’re here to break it all down for you!Join us as we chat about:・ The stark portrayal of Mumbai (or should we say "B-bay"? 😉) and its unforgiving nature.・ The complex lives of

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88:25

Dhoom (2004)

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2025/03/04

🎬 Fast Bikes, Crazy Heists, and Bollywood Shenanigans in Dhoom! 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re revving up our engines and diving into the high-octane world of Dhoom! Get ready for a wild ride as we break down the movie that’s part Fast & Furious, part Oceans 11, and all Bollywood madness.Join us as we chat about:The insane stunts that defy all logic and physics (seriously, who needs helmets?).The love-hate relationship with the characters—why is the villain

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85:45

Disco Dancer (1982)

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2025/02/18

🎬 Disco Fever, Guitar Phobia, and Bollywood's Wild Ride in "Disco Dancer"! 🎬In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re strapping on our dancing shoes and diving into the glitzy, over-the-top world of "Disco Dancer." This 1980s Bollywood classic has it all: revenge, romance, and some seriously questionable dance moves. Join us as we chat about:・ The epic tale of Jimmy, the street dancer turned disco king, and his relentless quest for revenge against the evil rich guy who wronged

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73:36

Sarpatta Parambarai (2021)

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2025/02/04

🥊 From Underdog to Champion: The Wild Ride of Sarpatta Parambarai! 🥊In this episode of Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded, we’re diving into the gritty, action-packed world of Sarpatta Parambarai, where boxing isn’t just a sport—it’s a way of life. Join us as we break down the epic journey of Kabilan, a man who goes from zero to hero, and then back to zero, and then hero again. Yeah, it’s a rollercoaster!Here’s what we’re chatting about:・ The insane training montages that make Rocky's look like a

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