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Which Bollywood movies did we once love but can no longer defend? In this special Cine5 × Has It Aged Well crossover, Abbas and Urjita join Karan and Shreemi to revisit Bollywood films that haven’t aged particularly well. From Pardes, Ghajini and Dostana to Raja Ki Aayegi Baaraat, Yaadein, Rock On!!, Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein and Black, the four debate dated romances, problematic plots, questionable representation and the power of nostalgia. Do these films still deserve their “classic” status, or have they aged horribly? Watch the episode and share your picks in the comments! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture—Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe. Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way. So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add some much-needed pop to your life! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the season, we end it with a bang - standup comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi joins Gopal Datt to talk about his Pehla Pehlas! A man that looks at every hurdle and shrugs his shoulders and moves on - Bassis career is a very special one. Normal setbacks can be outlined with a heartfelt story or an inspirational quote but with Bassi, he looks at it through the eye of comedy, and not taking himself too seriously. We get him recounting his early days preparing and attempting IIT and UPSC, his realization that these were out of his reach and his pivot, almost on a whim, to standup comedy. His first open mic and how it was a crucial rejection that led him to record his first standup video that went viral. From then on not only has he put out great specials, he’s also appeared on KBC and starred in a movie. With regular people these would be stories of pride and achievement but once again Bassi approaches them with the lens of hte absurdity of human experience, a consistent comedy of errors and…

In this candid and heartwarming episode of Pehla Pehla, host Gopal Datt welcomes his close friend, acclaimed actor and writer Sharib Hashmi, for a nostalgic trip tracing the roots of his remarkable Bollywood journey. Sharib opens up about his humble beginnings growing up in Malad, Malvani, sharing laugh-out-loud childhood memories ranging from dramatic ploys to skip school to earning his very first performance fee of ₹20 singing Kishore Kumar classics at a local bus stop. From visiting film sets where legend Dilip Kumar scooped him into his arms to navigating life as an extreme introvert who found confidence through theatre and music, the conversation highlights the quirks and foundational moments that quietly shaped his creative soul. The discussion shifts behind the camera as Sharib recounts his unplanned transition into television writing for MTV, sharing hysterical behind-the-scenes escapades from the cult-favorite MTV Bakra and early directing assistant gigs. He reflects on the resilience required…

What happens when a serious film critic is asked to defend the movies he loves for all the “wrong” reasons? Rahul Desai joins Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma on Cine5 to rank their top five guilty-pleasure Hindi films, although none of them feels particularly guilty. The conversation travels from Hrithik Roshan’s face vibrations in Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage and the fake Undertaker in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to Sridevi selling Anil Kapoor for two crores in Judaai. The lists get wilder with Koyla, Karzzzz, Naseeb Apna Apna, Swarg, Garam Masala, No Entry, Raaz, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, What’s Your Raashee?, Kites, Kaante, Mujhse Dosti Karoge! and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge. Expect copied soundtracks, questionable heroes, iconic wigs, reincarnation, domestic chaos, football melodrama, ghosts, sad pole dancing and films that are impossible to defend—but even harder to stop watching. Tell us your own Top 5 guilty-pleasure films in the comments. Cine5 is hosted by Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma. Watch the full…

One of the most broad spanning careers in the digital and theatrical space, Prajakta Koli has many firsts that are the first of that genre. She was in Youtube as a content creator before the influx of influencers, she was acting before content creators were being cast as actors and now ahs written a book of her own. This is a career of Pehla Pehlas that we are able to see in this conversation with Gopal Datt In this chat, Gopal and Prajakta go through her early memories as a kid, her supportive parents, her early days as a radio jockey, switching to content creation, and the global recognition that that got her. Her transition into acting and writing to the point where now she has her own production studio! Of course these are just the highlights and the milestones but the true gold of this conversation lies in the in betweens. The moments of self doubt and hurdles that come your way, like hating your dream job or not being sure about Youtube - but all of it works out brilliantly. Let us know when you became…

Ali Fazal has had a unique career that honestly is hard to quantify in just a headline. He has played several iconic roles in Indian cinema, whether its Joy Lobo in 3 idiots, Zafar in Fukrey or now, Guddu Bhaiya in Mirzapur. But that doesn’t capture the expanse of his career. His work abroad, whether its playing Abdul opposite Dame Judi Dench in Victoria and Abdul or being in Fast and Furious or Death in the Nile - Ali has pulled off this incredible balancing act. On this episode we start from the beginning, his early influences, mentors and everyone that helped him along the way and the takeaways from the journey. WIth his partner Richa Chadda, the two have combined forces to start their own production houses to tell stories that shape the landscape of Indian cinema for the better and provide and alternative to the mainstream. A truly unique career and an incredibly insightful man in different fronts - his conversation with Gopal Datt ranges from theatre, schooling life, early start in his career,…

What makes a truly great movie twist? In this episode, the hosts rank their favourite plot twists from Bollywood and Hindi cinema, including Jewel Thief, Don, Table No. 21, Madhumati, Being Cyrus, Talaash, Gupt and Khakee. They debate classics versus modern thrillers, revisit unforgettable reveals, discuss why some movies demand an immediate rewatch and celebrate Hindi cinema’s long-standing obsession with pulling the rug out from under the audience. There’s also Rajeev Khandelwal nostalgia, some Om Shanti Om–Madhumati genealogy and a completely necessary argument about alternate versions of Bollywood songs. Warning: major spoilers ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a truly unique career - Jitendra Kumar started off realizing he’s a performer in IIT of all places. In the pressure cooker environment, Jtiendra outlines how he’s quest to learn English led him to Al Pacino and the world of acting. Gopal Datt and Jitendra talk about the highs and lows of that competitive environment, how struggling there helped him find TVF and he outlines those early days Gopal Datt and Jitendra sit down to have a conversation about how being from different backgrounds cannot stop you from pursuing your dreams. How making a video with former engineers trying to make it can sometimes means you’re in one of the biggest films in the year a decade or so later. A truly fascinating journey, one filled with hilarity and life lessons! Make sure you tune in to the episode and let us know in the comments your favourite part See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gajraj Rao ki journey sirf acting tak limited nahi hai. Delhi ke railway quarters se theatre, Bandit Queen, advertising films, TVF aur finally mainstream cinema tak, har mod par ek naya “pehla” unka intezaar kar raha tha. Iss episode mein Gajraj Rao aur Gopal Datt baat karte hain unki bachpan ki cinema memories, pehle bade theatre role, candlelight mein perform kiye gaye play, Mumbai ke शुरुआती heartbreaks aur advertising director banne ke safar ke baare mein. Woh Bandit Queen ke audition, TVF ko pehli nazar mein underestimate karne aur Akshay Kumar ke saath kaam karne ke baad badle apne opinion ki stories bhi share karte hain. Saath hi, Gajraj Rao batate hain ki mentors sirf industry ke legends nahi hote, kabhi ek young director, driver, lobby manager ya spot boy bhi aapko zindagi ka sabse important lesson sikha sakta hai. Ek honest, funny aur inspiring conversation about staying prepared, learning from everyone and never letting pessimism take over. Watch Gajraj Rao on Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt. See…

What does it mean for a movie to be truly ahead of its time? Karan and Shreemi dig through Hindi cinema history to pick films whose ideas, themes or formats feel even more relevant today than when they first appeared. Their selections include Samay: When Time Strikes, Fan, Khamosh, No Smoking, Julie, Darna Mana Hai, Lajja, Gangaajal, Ajnabee and Maachis. The conversation moves from parasocial fandom and censorship to feminism, political violence, vigilante justice, unconventional relationships and anthology storytelling. Along the way, they revisit cult performances, forgotten Bollywood experiments, songs, strange plot twists and the eternal question: Could some of these movies even be made today? Listen to the episode and decide which films deserve to be rediscovered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Munawar Faruqui aur Gopal Datt ek saath baithe hain, toh conversation serious interview se zyada do artists ki mast baithak ban jaati hai. Iss Pehla Pehla ke episode mein Munawar le jaate hain humein Junagadh ki childhood memories se lekar Mumbai ke pehle trips, Habitat ke disastrous first open mic aur uss third performance tak jahan unhe laga, haan, main funny hoon. Phir baat pahunchti hai stand-up comedy ke craft tak, live audiences ke pyaar tak, aur uss moment tak jab Munawar ko realise hua ki log sirf unki comedy nahi, unki personality ko bhi connect karte hain. Munawar khulke baat karte hain Lock Upp, Bigg Boss, reality show dynamics, international stand-up tours, London audiences aur music ke unexpected start ke baare mein. COVID ke beech Spectra ke saath bana unka pehla rap track? Total budget: around ₹30,000. Aur haan, Munawar ko travelling, tourist spots aur adventure sports kitne pasand hain… woh answer shayad aap expect nahi kar rahe. Ek chill conversation about firsts, failures, fame, comedy,…

Fresh off The Traitors Season 2, Kullu takes us back to where it all began from Bhopal. From growing up surrounded by comedy and literature to becoming a sharp film commentator, content creator, and successful stand-up comedian, he reflects on the influences that shaped his journey and helped him carve out a unique space in entertainment. In this episode Kullu talks about his childhood, his brush with failures with laughter challenge and ComicStaan and finding his niche and his success with Farzi Mushaira through ‪@ZakirKhan‬ and how he reached to ‪@tanmaybhat‬ reacts and his own standup Gopal Datt and Kullu’s personal relationship sparkles throughout as they have a hilarious conversation that stays with you Watch the full clip and share with us your own stories from your childhood home that still stay with you. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and writer Gopal Datt joins Cine5 for a celebration of memorable firsts. The conversation begins with Gopal’s own new beginning hosting his first-ever podcast, Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt before turning into a freewheeling countdown of unforgettable acting debuts and Bollywood launches. The gang revisits the frenzy around Hrithik Roshan in Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai, Amjad Khan’s Gabbar in Sholay, Ranveer Singh in Band Baaja Baaraat, Deepika Padukone in Om Shanti Om, Vidya Balan in Parineeta, Preity Zinta in Dil Se.., Vivek Oberoi in Company and more. They also debate the difference between a genuine debut and a star “launch”, why some actors feel completely formed from their first major film, and why a spectacular beginning doesn’t always guarantee a spectacular career. Plus: A.R. Rahman, Irrfan Khan, Imran Khan, Rahul Roy, Kumar Gaurav and a very special Himesh Reshammiya mention. Catch Cine5 and Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt on IVM Pop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahsaas’ journey in the industry is a singular one. Her firsts, her Pehlas are often people’s lives after 30 years of experience. From acting as a boy for years in films, to making the adjustment to the changing landscape with TVF and becoming one of its consistent leads - her journey is one that needs to be told Through this podcast Gopal and Ahsaas tread through her incredible unbeaten path as she recounts stories to document one of the most unique stories in the industry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zakir Khan’s story is one that we all know - from Indore to Madison Square Garden, it’s an aspirational journey that many look up to. But with Pehla Pehla we dive deeper into things that lie underneath the achievements - a myriad of firsts that go beyond that In this episode Zakir talks about his connection to his childhood home, his relationship with music and what it was like growing up surrounded by it, the first brushes with comedy and failure, the low points that informed the successes, his evolution as a comedian. We even get to delve into the AIB connection he had with Gopal Datt and the unique equation that they share - having been good friends and constant collaborators on lauded projects. Zakir’s penchant for storytelling isn’t limited to the stage as he captures our attention with his trademark humour and knack for painting a picture - all the while dropping little nuggets of wisdom. With Pehla Pehla we get to dive into these talented brilliant people and the firsts in their journey so far - and…

Were Bollywood’s villains actually wrong or were we simply watching the story from the hero’s perspective? In Episode 14 of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma defend some of Hindi cinema’s most misunderstood characters. They revisit Fida, Kaun?, Baghban, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Hera Pheri, Yaadein, 8 x 10 Tasveer, Biwi No. 1 and Jaani Dushman to ask who the real villains were. Along the way, they unpack stalking disguised as romance, parental guilt, relationship gaslighting, suspicious fisheries, abandoned twins and why Sushmita Sen deserved far better. A spoiler-heavy, deeply unserious examination of Bollywood morality, featuring strong opinions, chaotic theories and several fictional crimes that the hosts do not legally endorse. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Bollywood classics are sacred. This episode is not. Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma put nostalgia on trial and ask the question nobody wants in the family group chat: are these movies genuinely timeless or have TV reruns, memes and childhood memories done the heavy lifting? From Three Idiots, Welcome and Andaz Apna Apna to 12th Fail, Sanju, Bajirao Mastani, Maine Pyar Kiya, Trishul and Animal, the panel debates what still works, what aged badly and which films accidentally inspired years of weaker copies. Expect spicy takes on Rajkumar Hirani’s emotional formula, Welcome’s meme-powered legacy, exam-struggle cinema, Sanju’s biopic whitewashing, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s visual grandeur, Sooraj Barjatya’s wedding universe and Animal’s influence on modern Bollywood. Now it’s your turn: comment one movie you would defend with your life and one “classic” you think is fully mid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Bollywood movies deserved to flop. Their albums absolutely didn't. In this episode of Cine5, we count down our Top 5 Bad Bollywood Movies with Great Albums—films that may have disappointed at the box office but gifted us unforgettable music. From Salaam-e-Ishq, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, Kabir Singh, Tashan, Neal 'n' Nikki, Kismat Konnection, Fitoor, Pyaar Mein Kabhi Kabhi, and plenty of wild honourable mentions, we're celebrating the composers who delivered masterpieces even when the films couldn't. Expect passionate debates, hilarious tangents, nostalgic 9XM memories, questionable filmmaking decisions, Bollywood trivia, and lots of singing along to songs that deserved far better movies. 🎵 Which Bollywood soundtrack do you think was wasted on a bad film? Drop your picks in the comments! Don't forget to Like, Comment & Subscribe for more weekly Bollywood rankings, movie debates, nostalgia trips and unapologetically filmy conversations. #Bollywood #Cine5 #HindiSongs #BollywoodMusic #MoviePodcast #ARRahman…

For the first time ever on Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma are joined by guests — and somehow the episode becomes even less controlled. Joining them are Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Pandey, hosts of Popcorn Hour, for a gloriously unhinged conversation about Bollywood's greatest side characters. But very quickly, the discussion spirals into everything from Dil Chahta Hai's Subodh and Monsoon Wedding's Vijay Raaz to Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Hum Tum, Gully Boy, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Gupt, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and a surprising amount of Akshay Khanna discourse. Expect passionate defenses of forgotten characters, heated disagreements over who qualifies as a "side character," unexpected smash-or-pass debates, Hrithik Roshan arguments, Johnny Lever appreciation, and Karan's very public admiration for Suman Ranganathan. More than anything, this feels like four friends hanging out after a movie marathon and refusing to stay on topic. Who is Bollywood's greatest side character? Did we miss your favourite? Let…

Some Bollywood love stories are iconic. Some are romantic. And some should have ended after the interval. In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mir and Shreemi Verma commit the ultimate Bollywood crime: questioning beloved movie couples and asking a very simple question - "Why are these two even together?" From dream romances and fan-favourite pairings to relationships that somehow survived despite every red flag imaginable, the duo revisit some of Hindi cinema's biggest love stories and argue why they may have been doomed from the start. Expect controversial takes, relationship autopsies, unexpected sympathy for side characters, and enough hot takes to upset at least three fandoms before the episode ends. Agree? Disagree? Furious already? Drop your picks for the Bollywood couples that never should have gotten their happy ending. Follow: Shreemi Verma → https://www.instagram.com/shreemiverma/ Karan Mirchandani → https://www.instagram.com/karan_mir/ IVM Pop → https://www.instagram.com/ivmpop/ IVM Podcasts →…

Is nepotism actually good for Bollywood? 👀 In this hilarious and chaotic episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma debates their favorite Bollywood nepo kids, from Salman Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Tabu, Govinda and Saif Ali Khan. The conversation goes further into iconic performances, underrated filmographies, Bollywood stardom, comedy timing, cult classics like Dhoom 2, Hum Saath Saath Hain, Andaz Apna Apna, ZNMD, Jab We Met, Koi Mil Gaya and more. There’s also a massive Hrithik vs Ranbir debate, praise for Saif Ali Khan’s bold choices, love 90s era dominance, and appreciation for Tabu’s legendary acting range. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What makes Shah Rukh Khan such a legendary performer? In this episode, Karan and Shi dive into their personal picks for SRK’s greatest performances and things get emotional, chaotic, and deeply parasocial very quickly. From Chak De! India and Swades to Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa, Fan, Darr, Kal Ho Naa Ho, and DDLJ, this episode explores the many versions of Shah Rukh Khan: the romantic icon, the angry lover, the vulnerable outsider, the obsessive anti-hero, and the ultimate Bollywood superstar. The conversation covers: Why SRK works so well opposite women on screen The evolution of Shah Rukh’s “lover boy” persona Why films like Fan and Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi deserve more love SRK’s iconic emotional performances His unforgettable villain era in Darr, Anjaam, and Baazigar The emotional hold Shah Rukh Khan still has on audiences A celebration of one of Indian cinema’s greatest stars, filled with film nerdery, nostalgia, and very strong opinions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some movies… you just don’t admit you love. But we’re saying it out loud anyway In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani & Shreemi Verma dive into their ultimate “hear me out” movies, the ones that weren’t universally loved, but they will defend with their lives. From chaotic thrillers to comfort watches we’ve seen WAY too many times, this episode is full of: Guilty pleasure Bollywood films Unpopular opinions Nostalgic chaos And a lot of “don’t judge me” energy Also, we’ve changed the format, we’re picking movies one by one and blocking each other. Strategy, sabotage, cinema. Tell us in the comments: What’s YOUR “hear me out” movie? Full episode available on: IVM Pop YouTube + all audio streaming platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Loved Dhurandhar? Here are the Bollywood films that hit even harder. On Episode 6 of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma count down their Top 5 Bollywood films that make them feel proud to be Indian and no, the Sohail Khan movie didn't make either list. From understated spy thrillers to cricket epics and freedom fighter biopics, the two dig into what national pride really means on screen and why the best patriotic films aren't always the chest-thumping ones. Do they agree? Do they overlap? And which film does Karan have an embarrassing childhood story about? Watch to find out. Also up for discussion: Kargil war coverage, the genius of Meghna Gulzar, Vicky Kaushal thirsting, Aamir Khan's greatest crying scene, Shah Rukh Khan's eyes, and whether Gadar's hand pump deserves its own arc. Drop your Top 5 patriotic Bollywood films in the comments, we want to know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the greatest Amitabh Bachchan performances ever? In this episode of Cine5, we attempt the impossible - ranking our Top 5 Amitabh Bachchan performances across his legendary career. From the Angry Young Man era to his incredible later roles, we dive into the performances that defined Bollywood. We discuss iconic roles from films like Deewar, Sholay, Agneepath, Piku, Sarkar, Zanjeer, Amar Akbar Anthony, and more and debate what truly makes a Bachchan performance unforgettable. Is Deewar the ultimate Amitabh role? Did Sholay showcase his most subtle performance? And why is Piku one of his most underrated roles? This isn’t a critical ranking, it’s all about vibes, nostalgia, and the performances we love most. Tell us in the comments: What are YOUR Top 5 Amitabh Bachchan performances? About Cine5 Cine5 is a Bollywood podcast where we break down our Top 5 picks from different film categories, from iconic performances to unforgettable movies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What’s the one performance that completely defines an actor’s career? In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma pick their Top 5 career-defining performances in Bollywood, the roles that changed how audiences saw these actors forever. From Shah Rukh Khan’s obsessive anti-hero in Darr to Deepika Padukone’s unforgettable Veronica in Cocktail, from Alia Bhatt’s breakthrough in Highway to Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s iconic Faizal in Gangs of Wasseypur, these are performances that shifted careers, created stars, and shaped Bollywood history. Along the way we also debate: Was Alia Bhatt just a side character in Student of the Year? Why Saif Ali Khan in Omkara might be one of Bollywood’s best performances The role that made Amitabh Bachchan the Angry Young Man And why some films completely change public perception of an actor Expect strong opinions, hot takes, and a lot of Bollywood nostalgia. Tell us in the comments: Which performance do you think defined an actor’s career? See…

Did they really make that on their FIRST try?! In this episode of Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma sit down to rank their Top 5 Directorial Debuts of All Time and things get heated. From the cultural reset of Dil Chahta Hai, to the chaotic genius of Main Hoon Na, to the heartbreak of Masaan, the madness of Delhi Belly, and the quiet brilliance of Udaan We also (casually) discuss: Why Dil Chahta Hai changed Bollywood forever Why Main Hoon Na is endlessly rewatchable Whether Masaan is the most powerful debut of the 2010s The Akhtar siblings supremacy Why DDLJ isn’t in our top 5 (please don’t cancel us) And yes… Panther Panchali makes an appearance Tell us YOUR Top 5 Directorial Debuts in the comments. We will absolutely judge them (lovingly). Like, share, subscribe, smash that button (gently), and come fight with us. #Cine5 #Bollywood #DilChahtaHai #MainHoonNa #Masaan #DelhiBelly #Udaan #DirectorialDebut #BollywoodPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to Cine5! Your favorite film podcast for all things Bollywood 🎬 This week, Karan and Shreemi are asking THE question: Do you like MUSIC? From AR Rahman's genius to Pritam's infectious energy, we're diving into albums that have ZERO skips, debating Dil Se vs Kal Ho Naa Ho (things got heated), and making our case for why Vishal Bharadwaj deserves way more credit. We get emotional about Satrangi Re hitting differently at 2am, share way too many honorable mentions, and attempt to sing our favorite tracks (spoiler: we failed). Our top picks include: Dil Se, Omkara, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Rang De Basanti, Barfi, Dev.D, Life in a Metro, Guide and a bunch more we couldn't stop talking about. Your turn! What's YOUR top 5? Comment below and let's debate. Did we miss your favorite? Are our rankings completely wrong? Tell us everything! 👇 New episodes every week! Subscribe so you don't miss the next ranking (hint: it's gonna be even more chaotic) This is Cine5, where cinema lovers come to argue, laugh, and rank…

This Valentine's Day, join us as we dive into our favorite Bollywood rom-coms! From DDLJ to Jab We Met, we're ranking the films that made us believe in love (and laugh while doing it). Expect hot takes, unpopular opinions, chaotic debates, and way too many feelings about Shah Rukh Khan's half-cry. We're talking iconic dialogues, unforgettable chemistry, and why rom-coms deserve more love. Tell us YOUR favorite rom-com in the comments! Did we miss any? Are our rankings completely wrong? Let us know! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by digital content creator and the man behind the instagram page @andheriwestshitposting: Balram Vishwakarma to talk about the 1999 gangster drama 'Vaastav'. Topics discussed include: The cultural impact of the film. how visceral it felt, Balram's take on how this film resonated with those he was growing up with, Sanjay Dutt's magnetic performance, Mahesh Manjrekar's directorial style, the impactful ending of the film and a lot more. Please stick around till the end for an announcement from Abbas and Urjita. Follow Balram's personal insta page here: https://www.instagram.com/balramvishwakarma/ Follow 'andheriwestshitposting' here: https://www.instagram.com/andheriwestshitposting Follow Scroll Back Studios here: https://www.instagram.com/scrollbackstudios Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes one week early on Amazon Music,…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by comedian and writer Sumaira Shaikh to talk about the 1997 superhit 'Ishq' directed by Indra Kumar and starring an ensemble cast of Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla, Kajol and Ajay Devgan. Topics discussed include: Why Ishq derails in the second half? The superhit music of the film, who amongst the three major Khans does the panel prefer, Aamir Khan's kissing prowess, some jokes that haven't stood the test of time, and the hilarious supporting cast. Follow Sumaira here: https://www.instagram.com/sumairashaikh Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes one week early on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the feed: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/24d527b5-0544-4bd6-a7ff-073fa72d846a/has-it-aged-well Subscribe to IVM Pop’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IVMPop Follow IVM Pop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpop/ See…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by film/tv critic and screenwriter Raja Sen to talk about 1983's Masoom marking the directorial debut of Shekhar Kapur and starring Naseeruddin Shah, Shabana Azmi, Saeed Jaffrey, as well as Jugal Hansraj and Urmila Matondkar as child actors. Topics discussed include: The interesting filmography of Shekhar Kapur, the naturalistic quality of Gulzar's writing and Pravin Bhatt's cinematography, the 'off beat' nature of Masoom compared to the films of the 80s, the fantastic performances by child actors, the iconic soundtrack by RD Burman and some artistic touches that evoked nostalgia for Raja. You can follow Raja Sen on Twitter/X here: https://x.com/RajaSen Follow Raja on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/rajasen/ You can read Raja's columns for Mint here: https://www.livemint.com/authors/raja-sen You can order the anthology book 'The Swinging 70s' which features Raja's essay on Hrishikesh Mukherjee here:…

For the 100th episode of 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by comedian Sahil Shah to talk about one of the most successful comedy sequels made in Hindi cinema: 'Phir Hera Pheri' directed by Neeraj Vohra starring Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, Suniel Shetty, Bipasha Basu, Johnny Lever, Raima Sen, Rajpal Yadav, Sharat Saxena, Ravi Kishan, Suresh Menon and the who's who of comedians. Topics discussed include: Why Sahil loves the sequel more than the OG Hera Pheri, the tremendous influence of this film on the Indian meme culture, some characters which *may* come across as culturally insensitive but can we still laugh at them?, Lord Himesh's banging soundtrack, and stick around for a hilarious pun laden slip of tongue by Urjita and Sahil's love for the cult B-movie 'Gunda'. Follow Sahil Shah here: https://www.instagram.com/sahilbulla Watch episodes of 'Binge O' Clock' on Sahil's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@SahilShahcomedy Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in…

This week one of our most requested guests, Kautuk Srivastava finally makes it to the show! The film Abbas and Urjita are discussing with Kautuk is the 2002 horror blockbuster 'Raaz' directed by Vikram Bhatt starring Bipasha Basu, Dino Morea, Ashutosh Rana and Malini Sharma. Topics discussed include: Kautuk's fascination with the horror genre, how this film cleverly "indianized" a starry Hollywood film, how Raaz walks the line between schlocky horror and A-list drama, the iconic Nadeem-Sravan soundtrack, Urjita's particular nitpick about a scene involving cables and a lot more. Follow Kautuk on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/cowtuk Follow Kautuk on X here: https://x.com/cowtuk Watch episodes of 'The Internet Said So' (TISS) here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQxSBNMexBQE4beiEMRJUXxrqQnzw5-Xc Tickets to TISS Uncensored India / UK / Europe shows : https://linktr.ee/VarunThakurOfficial Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' comedian and writer Ameya Deshpande joins Abbas and Urjita to re-visit the 1999 thriller 'Kaun?' directed by Ram Gopal Varma, written by Anurag Kashyap, starring Urmila Matondkar, Manoj Bajpai and Sushant SIngh. Topics discussed include: The shocking and polarizing twist ending of the film, RGV & Kashyap's economical film making techniques, Urmila and Manoj Bajpai's super weird creepy chemistry, and a lot more. Follow Ameya here: https://www.instagram.com/trialdeshpande Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes one week early on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the feed: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/24d527b5-0544-4bd6-a7ff-073fa72d846a/has-it-aged-well Subscribe to IVM Pop’s Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@IVMPop…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' in keeping with the Raksha Bandhan flavour we're talking about a film that has one of the best depictions of a brother-sister relationship in Hindi cinema: Dil Dhadakne Do from 2015 directed by Zoya AKhtar, starring Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Farhan Akhtar, Anil Kapoor, and Shefali Shah amongst a host of fabulous supporting actors. Joining Abbas and Urjita for this episode is stylist and content creator Mariyam Hussain. Topics discussed include: the "first world problem" accusations against Zoya's films and why they might be slightly misplaced, how well the device of having a dog as a narrator works, how the feminist messaging of the film was unique and how it holds up, whether this film has actually aged better than ZNMD, and a lot more. Follow Mariyam on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/its_mariyamm/ Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas is joined by spoken word artist and writer Ishpreet Balbir and they're discussing the madcap comedy 'Awara Paagal Deewana' from 2002, directed by Vikram Bhatt and starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty , Paresh Rawal, Johnny Lever, and Aftab Shivdasani. Topics discussed include: How the comedic trio of 'Hera Pheri' was repeated here, and how this compared to Priyadarshan's madcap comedies, Ishpreet's memories of growing up on 'mindless comedies', whether 'keep your brain at home' is an asset for comedies, Vikram Bhatt "borrowing" elements from Hollywood, the Paresh Rawal-Johnny Lever jodi, what kind of a gangster is called 'Gulab Khatri' and Ishpreet makes a strong case of similarities between APD and 'Deadpool & Wolverine'! Follow Ishpreet here: https://www.instagram.com/ishpreetbalbir/ Catch Ishpreet at the Unerase Poetry line-up show on 24th August at The Habitat, Mumbai: https://in.bookmyshow.com/plays/the-unerase-poetry-lineup/ET00406435?groupEventCode=ET00328846…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're talking about one of the most popular hindi films of the last 30 years: Hera Pheri. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita, returning to the show after a long hiatus is content creator and film nerd Pulkit Kochar. Topics discussed include: The enduring legacy of Hera Pheri, the phenomenal run Proyadarshan, Akshay and Paresh Rawal had in the 2000s, what makes a good comedy, Neeraj Vohra's contribution to Priyadarshan's career, how Baburao scenes became viral before smartphones and a lot more. Follow Pulkit here: https://www.instagram.com/pulkitkochar/ Find the 'Cinemaan' video on Priyadarshan here: https://youtu.be/0ZtuOSDSty0?si=Mlq8m3UutC_nPFPC Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes one week early on…

This week we're discussing one of the most watched, admired, argued and celebrated hindi films of the last 30 years, Karan Johar's directorial debut starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerjee and Sana Saeed - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai. To discuss the film with Abbas and Urjita is returning guest Priyam Saha - actor, founder of 'Goddess Hour', and a fun person to discuss movies with. Topics discussed include: why KKHH had such a long lasting impact on our movies, Is Rahul a d*ck?, the iconic side characters of the movie, how each of the actors ended up portraying Rahul, Anjali, Tina which went on to be iconic and a lot more. Follow Priyam here Follow 'Goddess Hour' here Find Imaan Sheikh's queer reading of KKHH here Watch Karan Mirchandani's 'murder mystery' take on KKHH here Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're talking about the breakout film of Shah Rukh Khan, and also the one that set him on a trail of playing iconic negative characters: 1993's 'Baazigar' directed by Abbas-Mustan starring SRK, Kajol, Shilpa Shetty, Dalip Tahil, Johnny Lever, and Rakhee. Joining us to talk about Baazigar with Abbas and Urjita is writer, comedian and 90's cinema enthusiast Ashish Shakya. Topics discussed include: Shah Rukh Khan's turn to negative roles and how it brought him success, the filmmaking flair and dialogue-baazi of Abbas-Mustan films, Ashish sharing stories about a Shilpa Shetty birthday bash and SRk's magnetism, how Anu Malik knocked it out of the park, Johnny Lever's crazy side track, and how a 2024 Baazigar would jsut be a series of insta reels. Follow Ashish Shakya here: https://www.instagram.com/ashish_shakya Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita are joined by creative producer, scriptwriter and face of Panache: Shreemi Verma, who makes her second appearance on the podcast after a long absence. She's here to discuss a film that's been pivotal to her life, the David Dhawan directed infidelity comedy 'Biwi No.1' starring Karisma Kapoor, Salman Khan, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor and Tabu. Topics discussed include: The fantastic soundtrack, the "90s visual aesthetic", we settle the score on whether or not Shreemi is a child actor in this film, and how this film was a precursor to 'Gone Girl'. Yes, you read that right. Follow Shreemi here: https://www.instagram.com/shreemiverma/ Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes one week early on Amazon Music,…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' one of our most requested repeat guests makes his second appearance. Last time he was here "it was magic" as we spoke about everyone's favourite blue alien Jadoo, but this time we're talking about everyone's favourite Indian superhero Krrish. Md. Anas joins Abbas and Urjita to talk about Rakesh Roshan's 2006 blockbuster Krrish starring Hrithik Rochan, Priyanka Chopra and Naseeruddin Shah. Topics discussed include: the concept of an 'Indianised' superhero, the two distinct halves of the movie, what makes a good superhero villain, Krrish's pet horse, our memories of watching Krrish and a lot more. Follow Anas here: https://www.instagram.com/ex_dee_anas Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes on Amazon Music,…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're discussing the 2013 film 'Kai Po Che' directed by Abhishek Kapoor and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Rajkumar Rao, Amit Sadh, Amrita Puri and Manav Kaul. Joining Abbas and Urjita to discuss the film is filmmaker Jai Mehta, whose work includes 'Scam 1992', 'Lootere', 'Shahid' and more. Topics discussed include: How this film elevates the source material of the book, the gorgeous cinematography, how the three leads went on to have a bright future, how the film deals with controversial real life aspects and whether a story like this can be made in 2024?, Jai almost being a part of this film and a lot more. Follow Jai on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jaihmehta Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're discussing a beloved 90s classic and one of Shah Rukh Khan's early films: Kundan Shah's 'Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa' starring Shah Rukh, Suchitra Krishmnamoorthy, Deepak Tijori and Naseeruddin Shah amongst many others. Joining Abbas and Urjita making his 5th appearance on the show is crowd favourite Snayhil Aneja. Topics discussed include: The ideal 'underdog' character, the somewhat dubious accents in the film, the fantastic music, what is the r/niceguys phenomena? and should KHKN should have been a gangster movie instead? Follow Snayhil here: https://www.instagram.com/snayhil/ Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the feed:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're answering your mailbag questions and discussing some feedback. Bouquets, brickbats, bring 'em on. Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the feed: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/24d527b5-0544-4bd6-a7ff-073fa72d846a/has-it-aged-well Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Subscribe to IVM Pop’s Youtube Channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@IVMPop Follow IVM Pop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivmpop/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we are discussing one of the most iconic romantic films of the 80s 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' starring Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla and directed by Mansoor Khan. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita we have the honour and privilege to have Imran Khan (yes, the same Imran of 'Jaane Tu..', 'Break Ke Baad' and #LautAaoImran fame) as a guest! Topics discussed include: Imran's memories of being on set, growing up in the Nasir Hussain household, Imran's "debut" performance in QSQT, Aamir Khan and Juhi being introduced to the world, the strong supporting cast, a broader conversation on the intent and craft of films, a slight detour on Imran's film 'Kidnap' (how could we not?), and do not miss Imran pointing out a massive blunder Abbas did on the 'Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu' episode of HIAW. You can buy Gautam Chintamani's book on QSQT here: https://amzn.in/d/5yBt0QS Check out the HIAW episode on 'Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu & Break Ke Baad' here:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we're taking a trip back to 2004 to talk about the enticing cop drama 'Khakee' starring Amitabh Bachchan, Akshay Kumar, Aishwarya Rai, Ajay Devgan and Tusshar directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. Joining Abbas and Urjita is writer, director, and die hard Amitabh Bachchan fan Alok Sharma. Topics discussed include: The various phases of Amitabh's career, how this film set up the "angry old man" phase of AB's career, the times Akshay used to give a damn, the infamous twist of this film, what cultural and social messages from the film hold up twenty years later and the banger of a song that "Aisa Jadoo" is. Follow Alok here: https://x.com/toonfactory Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Get early access to ‘Has It Aged Well?’ audio episodes on Amazon Music, Subscribe to the…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we are discussing another Hrishikesh Mukherjee classic - 'Guddi' starring Jaya Bhaduri, Dharmendra and the who's who of 70s Hindi cinema. To talk about the film with Abbas and Urjita we're joined by filmmaker, cinephile and the man behind the @justonemovie instagram page: Amrik. Topics discussed include: The growing number of cinephile pages on social media that fuse various genres of world cinema, our favourite 'films about films', Jaya Bhaduri's vivacious presence, how Guddi exemplifies the hopes, aspirations and degradation of the film industry all these years later and much much more. You can follow the 'Just One Movie' page here: https://www.instagram.com/justonemovie/ Follow Amrik here: https://www.instagram.com/actorsahab/ Urjita is touring with her solo show across India, catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 Follow Abbas here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Urjita here:…

This week on 'Has It Aged Well?' we finally discuss our first Guru Dutt film. It's the romantic comedy 'Mr. & Mrs. '55' directed by Guru Dutt and written by Abrar Alvi. Joining Abbas for this episode is perhaps the most prolific chronicler of Hindi cinema - writer, film historian and documentary filmmaker Nasreen Munni Kabir. Topics discussed include Guru Dutt and his coterie of frequent collaborators Abrar Alvi, Johnny Walker etc., The difficult and confused gender politics of the film, Madhubala's run as the vivacious leading lady in the 50's, how the 'commerce vs. art' debate was seen by the filmmakers of the 50s, why Guru Dutt's 'tragic' films are more celebrated than a light hearted one like Mr. & Mrs. 55 and a lot more. Abbas is alone in the host's chair this week as Urjita is touring with her solo show across India. Catch her in your city: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/urjita-wani-live/ET00395374 You can order Nasreen's books here: https://shorturl.at/wHJV5 'Guru Dutt: A Life in Cinema':…