The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap

While discussing the headlines:Rajaysree: In bad news, Kamal Haasan's comments led to his film Thug Life not releasing in Karnataka.Manisha: In worse news, Akshay Kumar's Housefull 5 cruised ahead of the box office…I had no idea that five Housefulls have been made. Rajyasree: And also Fardeen Khan has made a comeback!Shardool: Oh god. His debut movie is the worst movie I have ever seen.Rajyasree: Prem Aggan! Shardool: Yeah, I walked out of the theatre!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Manisha Pande, and Shardool Katyayan discuss the movies Mountainhead and Stolen, and the second season of the TV series Last of Us. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions and announcements 02:20 - Headlines 07:55 - Mountainhead18:18 - Letters19:44 - The Last of Us S238:20 - Letters42.16 - Stolen54:10 - LetterReferences & recommendations Sign up for the Chennai subscriber meetupNL Sena - The Impunity of India's Police NL Sena - India's e-waste underworld MountainheadThe Last of Us S2Stolen Don't Look UpTriangle of SadnessFleabag Scoop: Inside Stories from the Partition to the Present TVF's Daaru Pe Charcha Ep.03 ft. Vijay Maal LegayaClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Anil Kumar, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing The RoyalsAbhinandan: You're saying Bhumi Pednekar is good in this? Is she the redeeming factor?Rajyasree: No, she's horrible in this…But it has worked in her favour because everyone has logged on and watched the show. Abhinandan: Why?Rajyasree: Because it's so bad. Everyone trashed it so everyone logged on and watched it. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the series The Royals, the documentary Flintoff, and multiple subscriber letters. Abhinandan also recommends his new favourite Punjabi song.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions and announcements 01:43 - Headlines 11:15 - Letters19:42 - The Royals30:03 - Subscriber letters41:23 - Flintoff49:40 - Letters57:37 - Abhinandan recommends a Punjabi song ReferencesCannes like you've never seen it before | BBC GlobalA Friendship, a Pandemic and a Death Beside the HighwayUpamanyu Chatterjee's interview The RoyalsFlintoffPatiala FlowClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Anil Kumar, edited by Satish Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Jewel Thief: Abhinandan: I tried to find a redeeming quality about the film. I couldn't find anything.Rajyasree: The romance didn't inspire you to fall in love?Abhinandan: This film almost inspired me to jump off a high building...In future, I would suggest that you don't suggest anything we watch.Rajyasree: But then we'd be watching nothing. Abhinandan: Which would still be better than watching Jewel Thief. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movie Jewel Thief. They also interview Anuvab Pal, Rahul DaCunha and Bhargava Krishna – the team behind the upcoming film Pune Highway. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions and announcements 03:32 - Subscriber letters05:52 - Jewel Thief 19:46 - Interview with the team of Pune Highway 1:01:31 - LettersReferencesJewel Thief - The Heist BeginsPune HighwayClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Anil Kumar, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the headlines:Abhinandan: I added this headline myself…In good news, Urvashi Rautela's reels are appearing on my Instagram feed endlessly. And I am so entertained by whatever she says. I've seen so much of Urvashi in the last few days, and I didn't even know who she was…In bad news, she claimed that a temple was made for her in Badrinath. Rajyasree: One kilometer from Badrinath. She's even given directions in the video. In worse news, the priest there wants the police to take action because the goddess Urvashi has nothing to do with actor Urvashi. Abhinandan: But you know who she reminds me of? Saif. Rajyasree: What nonsense. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the TV series Your Friends & Neighbours, Deli Boys, and the movie Kill. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction02:43 - Headlines 08:32 - Letters11:28 - Deli Boys20:05 - Kill27:59 - Letters30:30 - Your Friends & Neighbours40:52 - LettersReferences & RecommendationsDeli BoysKillYour Friends & NeighboursClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Empuraan: Abhinandan: Why is it called L:2 Empuraan? Manisha: The second!Jayashree: Yes, so the first one was Lucifer. But this L is a thing. Something would be happening casually in the movie and a rock will fall in the shape of an L. Or Mohanlal will be walking past a tree which will catch fire in the shape of an L.Abhinandan and Rajyasree: Why?Jayashree: Because he is L for Lucifer, guys. Rajyasree: (cracks up) I'm not going to watch this one. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen, Jayashree Arunachalam and Manisha Pande discuss the TV series The White Lotus and The Studio, the movie L:2 Empuraan, and their favourite Val Kilmer roles. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction02:21 - The White Lotus 19:42 - Letters26:50 - L:2 Empuraan36:12 - Letters40:00 - Favourite Val Kilmer roles47:30 - Letters52:45 - The StudioReferences & RecommendationsThe White Lotus S3The StudioL:2 EmpuraanThe PittJubilee RekhachitramClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced by Priyali Dhingra, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Emergency: Abhinandan: The only person who said ‘let me try to act in this' was the actor who played Sanjay Gandhi. Manisha: Not Kangana? Abhinandan: No, her acting was terrible. Her look was perfect. Rajyasree: No! There was Kangana and there was Kangana's nose. Indira had a long nose but it wasn't like Pinocchio!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen and Manisha Pande discuss the TV series Adolescence, the movie Emergency, and the Kunal Kamra controversy. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction03:19 - Headlines09:50 - Adolescence 30:50 - Emergency51:00 - Kunal Kamra controversy References Adolescence EmergencyNaya Bharat | A Comedy SpecialClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and edited by Priyali Dhingra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Hyundai's Women's Day ad: Abhinandan: It was simple and direct…but the spot where she parked was not that tight.Rajyasree: I can park in that spot.Abhinandan: Are you a good driver? Rajyasree: I'm a very good driver. I used to drive here also. You've forgotten?Abhinandan: Salman also used to drive. Doesn't mean he's a good driver. Rajyasree: (mimicking Salman) ye log kyu yahan pe so rahe hain!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss several Women's Day ads, Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story, and several subscriber letters. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Headlines06:36 - Women's Day ads 29:40 - Contribute to our NL Sena31:05 - Letters40:05 - Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story52:10 - LettersReferences Leap club - The playing field is not equalCars 24 - Park Your BiasTanishq | Her ChoiceBarbie - You Can Be Anything Prega NewsHyundai - Break on stereotypesLet Barbie remain the doll she was meant to beHow to sell dolls to woke kidsMunmun Sen videoBBC's Radhe Maa documentary Contribute to our NL Sena Hafta 527 with Sumeet Mhaskar Produced and edited by Priyali Dhingra and Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the headlines:Rajyasree: In better news, Kangana has said that Javed Akhtar has promised to write a song for her next film…Abhinandan: Very nice. I wonder what that song will sound like. (Breaks into song) Ek ladki ko dekha to aisa laga…I will not say anything more. Rajyasree: Yeah, don't say. I can still get away. You can't. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the second season of Apple TV's Severance, the 97th Academy Awards, the trailer for Salman Khan's Sikandar, and the movie The Honeymoon Crasher. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:34 - Headlines00:08:13 - Letters 00:16:23 - Severance S200:29:03 - Letters00:30:27 - Oscars00:38:15 - Letters00:54:09 - Sikander trailer References Subscribe to NL-TNMSeverance S297th Academy AwardsSikanderHoneymoon CrasherThe costs of Reliance's wildlife ambitionsAn open letter to Anupam Kher: ‘Where were you when…' is a lazy argument to makeAnA's review of Black Warrant Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and edited by Priyali Dhingra and Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing a subscriber letter about Rajyasree's obsession with Sukesh Chandrasekhar:

Abhinandan: When you're at Newslaundry, there's a chance you may go to prison owing to the several income tax notices we get. If I do go to prison, I will set Rajyasree and Sukesh up!Rajyasree: But you have to go to Mandoli jail. He is not in Tihar...I know everything about Sukesh. Abhinandan: How do I go to Mandoli?Rajyasree: You'll have to put in a request. They'll ask why. You say I want to hang out with Sukesh. Abhinandan: Then you can also get a private jet (like actor Jacqueline Fernandez). Keep 70 percent and donate 30 percent to Newslaundry. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen and Manisha Pande discuss the movies Anuja and Mrs., the TV show The White Lotus, and the controversy surrounding influencers Ranveer Allahbadia and Samay Raina. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:03:31 - Headlines00:06:48 - Anuja 00:11:33- Letters00:13:09- Mrs.00:21:45- India's Got Latent controversy 00:43:09 - Letters00:46:44- The White Lotus S355:23:00- LettersReferences and recommendations Subscribe to NL-TNMNL Sena - The Hindu RashtraAnujaMrs. The White Lotus S3Subscriber letter link Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and edited by Ashish Anand and Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the headlines:Abhinandan: In good news, Udit Narayan returned to the headlines after a long absence. In bad news, it was for a viral video where he was seen strangely kissing a fan on her lips…Uditji! Rajyasree: Now lots of videos have come out of him trying to kiss Shreya Ghoshal, Alka Yagnik. It must be terrible to have to work with him. Abhinandan: His lips are a permanent kiss face.Rajyasree: So scary. Just think, I've gone to listen to Udit Narayan and he smooches me. Abhinandan: It's scary that you're going to listen to him! This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movie I Want To Talk, the documentary series American Manhunt: OJ Simpson, the short film Next, Please, and the Cadbury 5 Star ad on Valentine's Day. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introduction00:02:47 - Topics00:05:20 - Letters00:12:24 - Headlines 00:14:35 - Next, Please 00:20:41 - I Want To Talk 00:26:10 - American Manhunt: OJ Simpson00:37:30 - Letters 00:48:50 - Cadbury 5 Star Ad References and recommendations Subscribe to NL-TNMNL Sena - Delhi PollsI Want To TalkNext, PleaseAmerican Manhunt: OJ SimpsonCadbury 5 Star ad Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and edited by Priyali Dhingra and Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the headlines:Rajyasree: I read multiple news reports claiming that Saif's alleged attacker came into Bengal, but had to move to Bombay because there were no job opportunities in the state. Why is a dig being made at Bengal even when…Abhinandan: Even when you're discussing the attack on Saif? Yes. The Aadhaar card he used also apparently was from Bengal. Rajyasree: I read he had no Aadhaar card! See, at the moment, the best fiction writing is being carried on in these newsrooms. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the series Paatal Lok S2 and Black Warrant. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00:00 - Introductions00:01:00 - Headlines 00:05:12 - Announcements00:06:42 - Topics00:09:08 - Black Warrant 00:29:31 - Letters00:34:16 - Paatal Lok S200:46:03 - Interview with the cast of Black Warrant 01:10:04 - Closing thoughtsReferences and recommendations Subscribe to NL-TNMNL Sena - Delhi PollsAbhinandan's interview with Sunil Gupta and Sunetra ChoudharyBlack WarrantPaatal Lok S2Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Ashish Anand and Prashant Kumar; edited by Priyali Dhingra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the topics:Rajyasree: We have Juror #2, which is Clint Eastwood's latest film. Which Abhinandan has not watched…Why? Because you thought I was talking about the judicial system? Abhinandan: I haven't even watched Juror #1. Rajyasree: I'll take that Nataraj pencil and put it through your eye. Abhinandan: Juror #2 is not a sequel to Juror #1? Has Juror #1 got Govinda? (proceeds to dance to a made-up Govinda-esque track)This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movies All We Imagine As Light and Juror #2, and the Golden Globe Awards.PS: Abhinandan also recommends his top five favourite podcasts. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions and announcements02:14 - Happy new year, with the same old A&R05:55 - Headlines 08:27 - NL Sena 09:25 - Subscriber letter10:19 - Topics14:35 - Parinda16:41 - All We Imagine As Light26:33 - Subscriber letters28:46 - Juror #238:47 - Subscriber letter44:06 - Golden Globes45:51 - Abhinandan's top 5 podcast recommendations References and recommendations Subscribe to NL-TNMNL Sena - Hindu RashtraAll We Imagine As LightJuror #2Demi Moore Wins Best Female Actor Parinda Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Ashish Anand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abhinandan: Rajyasree, not today, but I will review this show soon...I think I watched it a little late...Made In Heaven.(producer cracks up)Abhinandan: (stares) Our producer just laughed...What's so funny? Rajyasree: Why did you watch Made In Heaven? Abhinandan: It was recommended. Rajyasree: Yes, four years back!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movies Woman of The Hour, Girls Will Be Girls, and Heretic, Shyam Benegal's cinema, and the new Kim Kardashian music video for Santa Baby.PS: Abhinandan also recommends a new Punjabi song, so do tune in to the full episode. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions 03:22 - Announcements 02:57 - Headlines 07:04 - Woman Of The Hour11:56 - Subscriber letters22:49 - Shyam Benegal nostalgia30:00 - Heretic 38:07 - Subscriber letters41:20 - Girls Will Be Girls45:02 - Kim Kardashian's new music video References and recommendations Subscribe to NL-TNMNL Sena - Hindu RashtraSubscriber Sandeep Banik's ‘fun ad'Takeaways from CNN's Investigation: How Airbnb fails to protect its guests from hidden camerasThe Vegetarian by Han KangWhat Went Wrong With Capitalism Kalyug by Shyam BenegalJordan Sandhu | Bottle FreeNewslaundry's Broken Ballots series Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Anil Kumar, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes. Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Kal Ho Naa Ho's re-release:Nikhil: There's a moment where Shahrukh comes on screen. You just see his back, and the entire auditorium started hooting!Abhinandan: No one has had the kind of screen presence Shahrukh has since Amitabh Bachhan. Rajyasree: How about Akshay? (Abhinandan gives a pensive stare to Rajyasree) This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen, and this week's special guest Nikhil Taneja discuss the series Freedom at Midnight, and the films The Substance and Kal Ho Naa Ho. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction06.52 - Topics 07:30 - Announcements 10:00 - Headlines18:00 - Mike Tyson- Jake Paul bout & boxing as a sport26:40 - Nikhil Taneja's Be A Man Yaar!38:05 - Freedom At Midnight01:06:00 - Letters01:08:20 - Kal Ho Naa Ho ReferencesSubscribe to NL-TNMSubrata Roy Sahara figures ‘Life Mantras' from TiharBe A Man Yaar!Kal Ho Naa HoFreedom At MidnightClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Aryan Mahtta, edited by Samarendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing The Sabarmati Report's trailer:Rajyasree: Good news is, Coldplay has announced a fourth show in Gujarat. The bad news is, you can't have cold beers before the concert because it's a dry state. Abhinandan: But you can have fafda, khakra, and dhokla.Rajyasree: So there will be a lot of hot air at Coldplay.Abhinandan: You can top up with a lot of chaas! This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Zwigato, The Buckingham Murders, the documentary Martha, and the trailer for The Sabarmati Report. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introduction01:51 - Topics02:18 - Letters05:38 - Headlines 08:32 - The Sabarmati Report17:02 - Zwigato 23:51 - Letters27:28 - The Buckingham Murders37:37 - Letters 40:14 - MarthaReferencesAna 373 - Interview with Shalini PassiZwigatoThe Sabarmati Report trailer The Buckingham Murders Martha Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Prashant Kumar; edited by Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives:Abhinandan: How did I come about watching this? And I ended up watching four episodes. Rajshree: I am impressed.Abhinandan: It's because someone called me and told me about all these characters.Rajshree: Okay.Abhinandan: (smiling) I said you have to be exaggerating this. Then I got home, it happened to be a Sunday, and I said let me see if it's true.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the series Rivals and Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, and the film Wolfs. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions01:27 - Appeals02:09 - Headlines05:46 - Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives22:37- Letters26:02 - Rivals35:47 - WolfsReferencesRecommend AnA to a FriendFabulous Lives of Bollywood WivesRivalsWolfsNL interview with Tajinder Bagga Contribute to our NL Sena projects for Maharashtra and Jharkhand polls Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Prashant Kumar; edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and Disclaimer and documentary Sweet Bobby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Jigra, Khel Khel Mein, and Mothers' Instinct, the series The Tribe, and the documentary Jamoora. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Trap:Abhinandan: It was too convenient. Everyone was sharing too much information with the serial killer.Rajyasree: Also, the cops aren't suspicious when he joins their briefing.Abhinandan: The police in this is from a 70s Jitendra film... always one step behind.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Monsters 2 and Follow Kar Lo Yaar and the film Trap.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry so that you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Audio timecodes00:00 - Introductions02:53 - Announcement08:56- Monsters18:25 - Letter22:15- Trap28:45 - Abhinandan's concert story34:16 - Letter39:17 - Follow Karlo Yaar47:12 - LetterReferencesRecommend AnA to a FriendPower Sreenivasan Jain's showMonsters S2Follow Kar Lo YaarTrapSubscribe to Newslaundry Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam; edited by Parikshit Sanyal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Call Me Bae, Sector 36 and Angry Young Men. They also talk about an old interview of Saif Ali Khan by Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps, as well as the Emmys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it's time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes. Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week. Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Shekhar Home. They also review the movie Kalki 2898 AD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Balakrishna discuss the series Angry Young Men and Rhea Chakraborty's podcast Chapter 2. Additionally, Balakrishna reviews Pa Ranjith's new film Thangalaan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajaysree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the films Stree 2, The Union, and the Apple TV mini-series Defending Jacob. They also discuss the trailer for Kangana Ranaut's film Emergency and an advertisement of Kalyan Jewellers. The duo are also joined by film critic Sucharita. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin review the films Trap, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba and Indian 2. The duo also discuss the viral Hanumankind song Big Dawgs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Nainika Rathore review the films Longlegs and Wicked Little Letters, and the series A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss Deadpool Wolverine, Sprint and the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The duo are joined by standup comedian Radhika Vaz, who tells us about her standup special called ‘Jaat Bahu'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Dune: Part Two and Maharaja, and the series Hijack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Challengers, Guy Ritchie's The Covenant, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, and the third season of Mirzapur. Abhinandan also shares his thoughts on the first and second seasons of Succession. Additionally, the duo discuss the media circus around the Ambani wedding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Kill, Rautu Ka Raaz and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and the third season of The Bear. This episode also features film critic Mayank Shekhar's take on Kill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing A Family Affair:Rajyasree: Did you like it? Or, did you think it was totally mindless?Abhijeet: It was quite stupid, to be honest. Rajyasree: And something has happened to Zac Efron's face. I think he's been going to the same plastic surgeon as our Bollywood actors. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and NL Subscriber Abhijeet Dangat discuss the films Federer: Twelve Final Days, A Family Affair and Sharmajee Ki Beti.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Audio Timecodes00:00 - Introductions00:45 - Topics01:26 - Announcement02:07 - Federer: 12 Days19:33 - Announcement 20:48 - A Family Affair28:02 - Sharmajee Ki Beti39:15 - Best picks of 2024 so far ReferencesNL Sena - NEET but not cleanFederer: Twelve Final DaysA Family AffairSharmajee Ki BetiSubscribe to Newslaundry Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Maharaj:Rajyasree: The maharaj in question is played by Jaideep Ahlawat.Deepanjana: And, his abs.Rajyasree: Yes. That's a different cast member altogether because Jaideep has worked out a lot. I am very happy to see these results, I must say. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Maharaj, Chandu Champion, The Fall Guy, and Do Aur Do Pyaar. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Audio Timecodes00:00 - Introductions00:58 - Announcement 02:27 - Topics05:27 - Maharaj 27:00 - Chandu Champion38:38 - The Fall Guy49:10 - Subscribers letter49:35 - Do Aur Do PyaarReferencesNL Sena - NEET but not cleanMaharaj Chandu ChampionThe Fall GuyDo Aur Do PyaarSubscribe to Newslaundry Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra, edited by Umrav Singh and Saif Ali Ekram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing LSD 2:Abbas: This was the movie of our times.Nainika: Maybe, if you can stomach the movie. It is NOT an easy watch.Abbas: Ten minutes ago, you spoke about a movie where a woman gives birth to the anti-christ and THAT WAS FINE.Nainika: That was easy because you know it's not real.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the films LSD 2, Inside Out 2, and The First Omen. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions03:55 - Inside Out 212:18 - Announcement Newsable13:00 - The First Omen23:15 - Letter25:16 - Announcement Kashmir ki Kahani 25:32 - LSD 2ReferencesSubscribe to Newslaundry NewsableHow Newslaundry worked with its users to make its journalism more accessibleNL StoreInside Out 2The First OmenLSD 2Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Samarendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Hit Man: Abbas: I was never bored for a second.Rajyasree: This was fun especially compared to another Glen Powell movie I saw.Abbas: Which one?Rajyasree: It had Sydney Sweeney in it.Abbas: Anyone But You.Rajyasree: Yeah, you feel like shooting him and Sydney and then yourself also. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the TVF show Panchayat Season 3, the mini series Eric and the film Hit Man. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions01:45 - Announcement 03:20 - Panchayat Season 313:25 - Letters16:05 - Hit Man28:48 - Letters31:18 - Eric45:56 - LettersReferencesSubscribe to Newslaundry NL StorePanchayat Season 3Hit ManTexas Monthly Hit Man ArticleEricJim Henson documentaryMan in FullThe RegimeThe Normal HeartClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Hassan Bilal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Manjummel Boys: Abish Mathew: I'm a very easy cryer. Abhinandan: Then you should watch a film with her. Rajyasree: Like in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham also I cried.Abish: But you didn't like Manjummel Boys?Rajyasree: I cried in Planet of the Apes one time.Abhinandan: I cried that why the f*ck am I here!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Abhinandan Sekhri, and comedian Abish Mathew discuss Manjummel Boys, Kevin Hart's Mark Twain Prize, The Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, the new ‘Cozi Boys' ad, and why subscriber-funded news matters. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions04:17 - ‘Cozi Boys' Ad10:05 - Letter 113:18 - Kevin Hart Mark Twain Prize21:37 - Announcement23:10 - Letter 225:55 - Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes35:20 - discussion on Jingles40:40 - Manjummel Boys1:01:00 - Letter 31:04:20 - Abish's favourite films and shows1:11:30 - the concept of subscriber founded news ReferencesSon of AbishJourney of a Joke Kevin Hart's Mark Twain Prize ceremonyKingdom of the Planet of the ApesManjummel BoysCozi Boys ad Subscribe to Newslaundry NewsableClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam and edited by Samarendra K Dash. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Heeramandi :Rajyasree: If you wear velvet and zardozi in the heat of Lahore, you won't have a nawab around you because you will be stinking.Abhinandan: As if the nawabs themselves were smelling of roses, they were probably piss-drunk. Rajyasree: Chee, chee, chee!Abhinandan: It's such a stupid concept, it took me three days to watch 24-odd minutes.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar and the films Unfrosted and The Idea of You. Abhinandan recommends Saba Dewan's documentary, The Other Song.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions03:51 - Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar20:09 - The Other Song - Abhinandan's Recommendation29:44 - Announcements31:45 - Unfrosted38:55 - Letter40:57 - The Idea of You44:24 - May December - Rajyasree's Recommendation49:18 - Kettan Singh and Met Gala ReferencesSubscribe to NewslaundryNewsAbleHeeramandi: The Diamond BazaarThe Other SongUnfrostedThe Idea of YouMay DecemberClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Laapataa Ladies:Rajyasree: It was a sweet film. I cried at the end.Abhinandan: Which is so rare. You cry in every film, even in Ram Ratan Dhan Payo. Rajyasree: It's Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. In fact, you almost cried upon realising what a shit film it was. I cried in Chennai Express.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Scoop, Laapataa Ladies, and Amar Singh Chamkila. Abhinandan also shares some entertaining pop culture headlines he came across. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.Producer's note: The films and series reviewed in this episode were reviewed earlier, but Rajyasree and Abhinandan have new perspectives to offer. Timecodes00:00 - Introductions3:04 - Pop culture headlines by Abhinandan9:05 - Letters and an apology by Rajyasree14:25 - Laapataa Ladies 28:15 - Amar Singh Chamkila35:45 - Scoop41:40 - Some more political ads and songs ReferencesAmar Singh ChamkilaScoopLaapataa Ladies Shivsena UBT Hindi AdvertisementBJP rap songClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced, recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Ferrari:Rajyasree: In House of Gucci, I felt Adam Driver overacted. Abbas: Everyone in that film was given a brief to overact. Rajyasree: Yeah a bit over the top...actually it's their version of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Ferrari and Aavesham, and Rajyasree gives her thoughts on the series Ripley.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are here, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions02:11 - Ferrari16:48 - Letter17:27 - Rajyasree's take on Ripley27:30 - NL TNM Election Fund28:41 - Aavesham35:32 - Backlash to Chamkila reviewReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundFerrariRipleyThe Talented Mr. RipleyAavesham Amar Singh ChamkilaClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced, recorded by Shubang Gautam and edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing headlines:Jayashree: Does your fandom of Akshay Kumar extend to you watching his movies?Rajyasree: No, that's too much. I just think he's a very good-looking man. Jayashree: I think the last Akshay Kumar movie I watched was Garam Masala, 20 years ago.Rajyasree: I have nothing to say to that. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Jayashree Arunachalam discuss the films Amar Singh Chamkila and Aattam, and the series Baby Reindeer.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are here, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions02:25 - Headlines6:20 - Baby Reindeer20:30 - Amar Singh Chamkila31:48 - NL TNM Election Fund32:35 - AattamReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundAmar Singh ChamkilaAattamBaby ReindeerClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced, recorded and edited by Shubang Gautam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Ripley:Abbas: So, Andrew Scott became famous as the hot priest in Fleabag.Nainika: How can you forget he was Moriarty in Sherlock?Abbas: Ah, right.Nainika: A generation of girls on Tumblr were raised looking at Andrew.Abbas: Tumblr. I can totally fill in the blanks.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the mini-series Ripley, the film Scoop, and election campaign songs. Abbas ends the episode with a summary of the latest WrestleMania.This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are here, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions 02:24 - Headlines3:30 - Ripley15:40 - NL TNM Election Fund16:30 - Election campaign songs29:10 - Scoop35:10 - WrestleManiaReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundRipleyBJP - Modi Ka PariwarCongress - Nyay SongTMC Song - Jonogoner Gorjon5 Saal Kejriwal ScoopWrestleManiaThe World of Wrestling by Roland BarthesClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Crew:Rajyasree: Maybe my expectations were very low.Abhinandan: That's the theme of your life. You find Saif hot, you watch Akshay Kumar films… Rajyasree: Saif is very hot. And by the way, I enjoyed Akshay in Yeh Dillagi. Rahul: Man, those were the days!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri, Rajyasree Sen, and film critic Rahul Desai discuss the series The Regime, the movies Crew and The Zone of Interest, and the latest BJP and Congress ads. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions 03:34 - Crew19:27 - BJP Ads22:37 - The Zone of Interest43:24 - The RegimeReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundCrewThe Zone of InterestThe Regime BJP Election Advertisement Rahul Desai's review of CrewLaapata LadiesMerry Christmas Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Satish Kumar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing the headlines:Tanishka: Kangana Ranaut was declared BJP's candidate from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh…It's the audition she's been doing for years now. Nainika: That too on Twitter…which is why you should keep posting on social media. Tanishka: Shitposting is great!Nainika: Doesn't matter what your mom says. You should always be on your phone. One day it could result in a Lok Sabha seat. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Tanishka Sodhi discuss the series Maamla Legal Hai and The Gentlemen, and the movie Irish Wish. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions 01:10 - Headlines 04:02 - Maamla Legal Hai 23:42 - NL TNM Election Fund 24:35 - The Gentlemen36:40 - Irish wish47:04 - Letters ReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundMaamla Legal Hai Irish WishThe GentlemenClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Kate Middleton's ‘disappearance': Rajyasree: It is a little weird that she is nowhere to be seen. But then the royal family has had a bit of a dull phase. Abbas: Exactly. Rajyasree: Too bad that our public figures don't go missing. Abbas: Or are half as interesting. Kate, if you're listening to this, please show up. Rajyasree: And subscribe to Newslaundry!This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the movie Murder Mubarak, the series Big Girls Don't Cry, and Can't, the new special by stand-up comic Daniel Sloss. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to Newslaundry, so you can tune in every week.Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have a series of ambitious coverage planned. To support our journalism, choose an election project and contribute here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions02:21 - Headlines04:41 - Murder Mubarak19:23 - NL-TNM Election Fund 21:19 - Big Girls Don't Cry 36:34 - Daniel Sloss: Can't ReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundMurder MubarakBig Girls Don't CryDaniel Sloss: Can't Click here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Poor Things:Jayashree: You threw me under the bus. I asked if I should watch American Fiction or Poor Things, and you led me to Poor Things.Rajyasree: Which has won an Oscar.Jayashree: So many terrible movies have. I had to watch Poor Things over dinner. So, I did not get my calorie intake last night, because it was a struggle.This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Jayashree Arunachalam discuss the movies Poor Things, American Fiction, Manjummel Boys, and the 96th Academy Awards. Have something to say? Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters.General elections are around the corner, and Newslaundry and The News Minute have ambitious plans together. Choose an election project you would like to support and power our journalism. Click here.Timecodes00:00 - Introductions01:29 - Headlines03:45 - Poor things18:40 - American Fiction25:54 - NL-TNM Election Fund 27:28 - Manjummel Boys 34:10 The Oscars ReferencesGeneral Elections 2024 FundPoor Things American FictionManjummel Boys96th Academy AwardsClick here to download the Newslaundry app on Android. And here for iOS.Produced and recorded by Priyali Dhingra and Shubang Gautam, edited by Umrav Singh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.