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Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

The Khandaan Podcast

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast A nostalgic deep dive into the movies of Aamir, Salman, and Shahrukh Khan, three global superstars of enduring interest. Additionally, on alternate weeks, we cover current events in Bollywood, new/interesting streaming content in English and other Indian languages, plus other news in film. Hosted by three Bollywood-loving millennials with an encyclopedic knowledge of Hindi film, Khandaan is your one stop shop for nostalgia, laughter, and distraction. #Bollywood #Podcast

tv & film film reviews

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EP 297- Bollywood 2025 Wrapped: The Good, The Bad &...

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2026/01/22

In Khandaan’s first episode of 2026, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy are joined by Haroon Rashid (BBC Asian Network) to wrap up Bollywood in 2025 — a year of contradictions, surprise hits, big disappointments, and a lot of shouting online.From Top 5 films and breakout performances to songs we couldn’t escape, movies we quit halfway, and what Bollywood thinks audiences want next, this is a loose, unfiltered hangout episode. Expect hot takes, disagreement, nostalgia, and the usual Khandaan chaos. If you

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Ep 296- The Khandaan Questionnaire – Bollywood Hot...

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2026/01/08

What happens when all three Khandaan hosts sit down in-studio and answer way too many personal Bollywood questions? You get chaos, confessions, and a lot of hot takes.In this special video episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy tackle our custom version of The Colbert Questionnaire — but with a filmi twist. From the movies that changed their lives to their most controversial opinions about the Khans, it’s the most unfiltered you’ve ever seen the Khandaan gang. This episode was first available on our

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Ep 295- Dulhe Raja, Sholay 4K & Our 2025 Spotify Wrapped

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2025/12/25

Follow us on YouTube for video episodes, livestreams & extras:https://www.youtube.com/khandaanpodcastWe return in January with a YouTube Live Stream covering the Best & Worst of Bollywood 2025 — always one of our most popular episodes — plus a brand-new video debate: Nora Fatehi vs Jacqueline Fernandez: Who’s the Better Dancer?Catch it all on our YouTube channel. In our final episode of the year, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy sit down for a cosy Khandaan hangout to talk through everything we watched

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Ep 294- Sujoys Japan Travels, Dhurandhar Debates, and...

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2025/12/18

Merch: ⁠https://www.redbubble.com/people/khandaanpodcast⁠Support us on Patreon → https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This is a Khandaan hangout episode — the kind we usually keep for Patreon — but we wanted to share it on the main feed as a taster for newer listeners. If you enjoy this looser, more conversational format and want to support our work (plus get early releases and bonus episodes), you can sign up on Patreon. In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and a freshly jet-lagged Sujoy catch up

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Ep 291- One 2 Ka 4: Shah Rukh, Juhi & the Era of...

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2025/11/27

In this episode, Asim and Amrita are joined by Top Friend Beth to revisit One 2 Ka 4 — a very specific kind of early-2000s Shah Rukh Khan film. We talk reckless SRK somersaults, Juhi being the only one doing any emotional labour, bowling-alley villain lairs, AR Rahman’s most “Lamborghini in a field” soundtrack, and the eternal confusion of why anyone thought this script worked. Expect the usual Khandaan mix of nostalgia, masala diagnostics, film-history gossip, and way too much discussion about

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Ep 290: Jaani Dushman – The Greatest Disaster in...

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2025/11/06

In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy revisit the cult chaos that is Jaani Dushman: Ek Anokhi Kahani (2002) — the film that somehow managed to combine Terminator, The Matrix, Nagina, and 2000s melodrama into one glorious fever dream. From Armaan Kohli’s muscle suit to Raj Babbar’s “religious Voltron” pendant, no absurdity goes unexamined. The team breaks down how this film became a cornerstone of “so bad it’s good” Bollywood, complete with CGI skeletons, ghost revenge plots, and a cast that

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Ep 288- AI Film Fest, Fake Art and the Future of...

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2025/10/23

Amrita’s viral tweet about the so-called “AI Film Festival” sparks a fiery Khandaan debate on art, authenticity, and the future of cinema. From lazy prompts to lost funding, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy unpack what this says about India’s creative ecosystem — and why real filmmaking still matters.00:00 – Intro & Catch-UpAsim, Amrita, and Sujoy kick off with some friendly chaos, listener hellos, and updates on their YouTube adventures. 01:10 – Listener Comments & Homebound Follow-UpReading your

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Ep 287: Kantara Chapter 1 & Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi...

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/10/15

In Episode 287, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy dive into two very different cinematic worlds — the mythic mayhem of Kantara Chapter 1 and the glossy chaos of Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari.Sujoy kicks things off with his review of Kantara Chapter 1 — a prequel that expands the folklore of Rishab Shetty’s breakout hit. Expect talk of Mad Max set pieces, colonial undertones, and whether the film’s ambition pays off or just gets lost in the jungle fog. Then, the team dives deep into Dharma territory

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Ep 286- We Finally Ranked Shahrukh Khan’s Best Films...

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/10/09

🎥 Catch this episode first — now streaming on YouTube!Watch the full video version of this episode (with visuals, clips & chaos) on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@khandaanpodcastDon’t forget to subscribe and join the comment section — that’s where the real drama happens! 💬Thank you to our Patreon members for making this video series possible!💥 Support and join our community here: patreon.com/khandaanpodcast ============================================ What are the five best Shahrukh Khan

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Ep 285- Homebound Review & Too Much with Salman & Aamir

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2025/10/01

Want early access, hangouts, and bonus episodes like this one? Join our Patreon — it keeps Khandaan ad-free and helps us keep making the content you love. 👉 patreon.com/khandaanpodcast (Sujoy’s London eviction saga, Bollywood remakes that should exist but never will, a surprise Urdu rap track, and Amrita’s reading list.) This week on Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast, we cover two of the most talked-about new releases: ✨ Neeraj Ghaywan’s Homebound — a moving story of caste, religion, and survival

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Ep 283- The Ba***ds of Bollywood | Spoiler Review

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2025/09/21

Aryan Khan’s debut series The Bastards of Bollywood (aka The Bads of Bollywood) is finally here — but is it satire, chaos, or just one giant middle finger to the industry? In this spoiler-filled review, Asim, Amrita, and guest Suchin Mehrotra break down the cameos (Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Karan Johar, Bobby Deol, Emraan Hashmi), the shocking finale twist, and why the show is blowing up online. ✨ Support us on Patreon for bonus episodes and behind-the-scenes

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Ep 282: Mr India & The 80’s Dhamaka Wrap-Up

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/09/11

We’ve reached the end of our 80’s Dhamaka journey — and we’re closing it out with the ultimate classic: Mr India(1987).And while our 80’s Dhamaka series is wrapping up, we’ve got something new: our in-studio Khandaan Video Series is now live on YouTube!👉 Watch the first 2 episode here and subscribe: ⁠Khandaan on YouTube⁠ In this episode, we: Look back at the surprises and disappointments of the 80’s Dhamaka series — from unexpected gems like Chashme Buddoor to slogs like Kalia. Talk

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Episode 276: Saiyaara, Metro In Dino, Sister Midnight...

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Patreon Bonus this week:Amrita's 5 min catch ups with fun and gossip that are full episodes here We're also active on Tik Tok so follow us here The Khandaan team dives headfirst into the latest pop culture meteor: Saiyaara – the YRF hit film that no one saw coming. We unpack its unexpected virality, emotional ending, and the fan reactions flooding TikTok – from all across the globe– as Asim forces Sujoy and Amrita to drop everything and watch it. Amrita cathes up with Metro In Dino and Sujoy

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Ep 272: Ram Lakhan – Mind Havelis, Cable TV & Full...

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2025/06/05

This week's Patreon Bonus is available for free! Watch my monthly Letterboxd wrap up video hereThe Khandaan gang is back with the next entry in our 80s Dhamaka series—and this time, it’s Subhash Ghai’s iconic masala bonanza Ram Lakhan (1989). Picked by our Patreon supporters, this episode dives deep into the unforgettable world of two brothers, high-octane revenge plots, iconic songs, and the kind of full-blown filmi logic that defined a generation. We discuss: Why Ram Lakhan is peak 80s

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Ep 270- Flags, Feeds & Film Stars_ When Cinema Meets...

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/05/22

Patreon bonus episodes whilst we were away:Live Reaction: Sitaare Zameen Par and Thug Life Trailer and Laal Pari Bonus Patreon: Too Sad to Be Funny, Too Funny to Be Cancelled This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh. After a short break, the full Khandaan crew is back in the house—and we’re not easing in gently. In this episode, we dive headfirst into everything that’s been on our minds: the personal cost of conflict, censorship in media, and how Bollywood fits

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Ep 264- Meri Jung- 80s Dhamaka Series

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/03/06

Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast’s 80s Dhamaaka series features 1985’s MERI JUNG this week.Starring Anil Kapoor, Meenakshi Seshadri, Nutan and Amrish Puri in lead roles, this Subhash Ghai movie written by Javed Akhtar is about as nonsensical as masala cinema gets. It is also one of the great pleasures of our movie watching lives. With music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and Javed Jaffrey making his breakdancing debut, every kid from the 80s knows their Meri Jung. Join us to see if it stands up to our

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Ep 260 - Kaalia - 80s Dhamaka Series

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/02/10

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast and our new 80s Dhamaka movie — KAALIA (1981).Starring Amitabh Bachchan, Parveen Babi, Asha Parekh, Pran and Amjad Khan, this Tinnu Anand directorial was a top favorite going in for Asim and Amrita. Alas, they were bamboozled by the rose tinted glasses of nostalgia because this movie has some… issues. We discuss what we remembered, what we didn’t, the music by RD Burman and the Bollywood history connected to this film. Join us as we continue to explore Hindi

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Ep 259 - Karz - 80s Dhamaka Series

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2025/02/03

Welcome to the first 80s Dhamaka! episode of Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast.We kick things off with Subhash Ghai’s KARZ (1980), an iconic reincarnation drama starring Rishi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Tina Munim, Raj Kiran and Premnath. Join us as Asim watches the movie for the first time while Sujoy and Amrita compare their memories of this film to what it looks like today. 💖 Join Our Patreon & Get Exclusive Perks! 💖 Love Bollywood? Support Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast on Patreon and unlock amazing

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Ep 258-Loveyaapa and Deva songs, The Glassworker...

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2025/01/22

Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re talking Classic Bollywood with CARAVAN (1971). Directed by Nasir Hussain and produced by Tahir Hussain (Aamir’s dad), Caravan is a typically enjoyable proto-Bollywood adventure romp from the House of Hussain. Starring Asha Parekh, Aruna Irani, Helen, and Jeetendra among others, this movie is especially notable for its outstanding RD Burman soundtrack. We also discuss a couple of other recent Bollywood movies and their trailers / songs

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Ep 255- All We Imagine As Light

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast ·

2024/11/30

This week's Patreon Bonus is the Video of our Hangout over the weekend where we discuss the 80's Dhamaka Series launching in January. Available hereOn this week's Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast we have a mini review by Amrita of Payal Kapadia's - Cannes Grand Prix winner- "All We Imagine As Light" as well as interviews by Payal Kapadia herself and lead actress Kani Kusruti conducted by our very own Yamini AKA Pappuchaaru. All We Imagine As Light is now playing in UK theatres. In Mumbai, thoughtful

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