Podcasts about Bollywood

Episode 386: DJ SHARAD "The Evolution of South Asian Sound in Hip-Hop" In this episode of the ROAD Podcast, we're joined by the founder of @DJUSAEvents, a memeber of the world famous @HeavyHitter's Crew, Queen's very own @DJSharad! The episode kicks off with Sharad reflecting on growing up in Queens and Long Island, and discovering Hip Hop (01:12). He details his entry into DJing and bootlegging Kid Capri mixtapes (03:55) The crew examines 1990s NYC club dynamics, venue segregation, and how early Bhangra parties often ended in lost bookings (22:50). Sharad explores building his fanbase, @PanjabiMC, and South Asian influence in Hip Hop, before breaking down the term "Desi," 2000s @Timbaland/@JustBlaze production, and representation vs. appropriation (33:36). The crew discusses Bollywood's global reach, @NAS and @RocNation investing in India, and key leaders like @DiljitDosanjh and @VivianAkaDivine (42:20). Sharad then covers making money handing out mixtapes at party doors (43:01), founding DJ USA, focusing on audiences over peer approval (52:05), and partnering with @FatFingaz (01:01:20). Finally, he touches on joining @TheHeavyHitters, earning co-signs from legends like @BoogieBlind (1:20:15), working with Clark Kent and top brands (1:20:01), and scaling down post-COVID (01:33:01). This episode is sponsored by @SoundCollectiveNYC, an industry-leading music school, musical space and community located in downtown Manhattan for aspiring DJ's, Producers, Musicians and more. Take private Ableton lessons, practice DJ routines, experiment with different audio equipment and reserve studio spaces for just the day, maybe a week or sign up for their monthly membership. Check www.soundcollective.com for more info and try their Online Classes free for a month by entering the code “ROAD”. If you're in the New York area, visit them at 28 Broadway, New York, NY 10004 and tell them the Road Podcast sent you!! Try Beatport for free: tinyurl.com/yc8da2pz Join DJcity for only $10: bit.ly/3EeCjAX

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Ep. 415: R. Emmet Sweeney on Wings of Dread, MoMA Silent Movie Week, Oh Darling Yeh Hai India, Blades of the Guardians, Driver's Ed Welcome to The Last Thing I Saw, with your host, Nicolas Rapold. I always look forward to my regular check-in with R. Emmet Sweeney, who oversees physical media production at Kino Lorber and writes on film and jazz at his substack Old New. This time we trade notes on this year's Silent Movie Week at the Museum of Modern Art, from Raoul Walsh (What Price Glory) to John Ford (3 Bad Men) to Chaplin (Shoulder Arms), and he shares his viewing in current Chinese action cinema, including Wings of Dread (Qin Pengfei & Ashton Chen) and Blades of the Guardians (Yuen Woo-ping); an outstanding 1995 Bollywood pick, the comedically and politically vibrant Oh Darling Yeh Hai India (Ketan Mehta); and a Farrelly Brother joint, Driver's Ed. Please support the production of this podcast by signing up at: rapold.substack.com Photo by Steve Snodgrass

What does it really take to move across the world at 18, navigate a new city alone, and build a life from scratch? In this episode, Asami is joined by Divnoor Kaur, a Punjabi-Indian psychology graduate and early childhood diploma student who has been quietly determined to be part of Shapes and Sounds since 2023. It took three years, but we're so grateful that she made it here!The conversation also features voice memos from Tina Liu, a bilingual psychologist at one of our Practice Partners, MindBodyHeart Psychology, and former international student herself, who reflects on the challenges she witnessed both as a student and as a practitioner working with migrants and international students every day.Together, Asami, Divnoor, and Tina unpack what people get wrong about the international student experience: it's not just about managing study and a part-time job. It's about navigating racism you didn't expect, housing markets that weren't built for you, support services you didn't know existed, and a homesickness that only hits once you've left.This is one for every international student, every person who loves one, and everyone who has ever felt like a fish discovering what water actually is.

The History of Bombay | From Seven Islands to the City of DreamsBefore it became Mumbai, it was Bombay—a city built by fishermen, shaped by the Portuguese, transformed by the British, and powered by millions of dreamers.In this episode of India Unveiled, we travel back in time to uncover the fascinating story of how seven small islands evolved into one of the world's greatest cities. From the Koli community, the Portuguese era, the famous dowry that changed history, the East India Company, land reclamation, cotton mills, Bollywood, and the financial capital of India—we connect the dots that made Bombay what it is today.Whether you're a Mumbaikar, someone who dreams of living here, or simply curious about India's history, this episode will make you see the city in a completely different way.Because Bombay isn't just a place...It's an emotion.

In this episode of The True Fiction Project, actor Rishi Jaiswal walks us through his unlikely leap from aerospace engineering to a national Broadway tour, his lead role in The Revolution's Wife, and the deeply personal story behind his new short film, The Last Waltz. This movie is about a South Asian family confronting their trans daughter's identity and the silence that follows. We also talk about dance, Sundance, and the strange coincidences that shaped this casting. Tune in to hear the trailer of The Last Waltz, highlighting the moment a father finally faces the daughter he can barely name.What You'll Learn in This Episode: ✅ How Rishi Jaiswal traded aerospace engineering for a career on stage and screen, starting with So You Think You Can Dance and a national tour of Life of Pi on Broadway.✅ Why he sent a freedom fighter poem about Gaza to land his role in Revolution's Wife, and how that bold risk paid off during the casting process.✅ How growing up around a family dance studio and Bollywood culture shaped the way Rishi approaches every character he plays on screen and stage.✅ Why The Last Waltz speaks directly to the South Asian community about learning to accept a trans child, even without fully understanding her journey first.Subscribe to Reenita's Storytelling Den on Substack for free at https://substack.com/@reenitahora and to her YouTube channel to watch the video version of this episode! https://www.youtube.com/@reenymalCheck out her website to stay up-to-date on events, book releases and more! https://reenita.com/TIMESTAMPS:  00:00 Rishi Jaiswal shares how he became involved in Revolution's Wife03:25 How a Gaza freedom fighter poem helped Rishi land his role in Reenita's script05:14 Discussion of the Revolution's Wife script07:56 The Sundance Film Festival encounter that unexpectedly brought Nosheen into the cast as Padma11:35 From aerospace engineering to a family dance studio, tracing Rishi's winding path into the arts15:10 Rishi introduces The Last Waltz, his own short film about a trans daughter and her parents22:38 Watch the exclusive trailer for The Last Waltz ahead of its debut at the LA Shorts FestivalKEY TAKEAWAYS: 

Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film world.

Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film world. - फिल्म जगत से नवीनतम बॉलीवुड समाचार और अपडेट।

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #201PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who've lived through something and/or made it big.This isn't meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It's their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Raghav Juyal — Indian Actor and Dancer.Timestamps:Enjoy.— Prakhar

Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Rangeela. Satya. Kaun. Company. Bhoot. Sarkar. Ram Gopal Varma was belting out solid films almost one after another for ten years, between 1995 and 2005. Film critic and Entertainment Editor at Mid Day, Mayank Shekhar, joins me to jam on RGV and the movies he made during those ten years when he was at the peak of his powers. Join us! If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/supportFeedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.comCredits:Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8)Editor: Devika JoglekarMusic: Nakul AbhyankarCopyrights © Love of Cinema 2026Support the showIf you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Hello Hello Hello,It's that time of the year when QID does its mid-yearly Bollywood round-up (aka the time when Dhruv and Cris are at their bitchiest). Rather than following our regular format, we've split our episode into 2 parts: the first one, featuring first-time guest & regular writer for The Indian Express, Anas Arif, is (hopefully) the civil one. We discuss two of the more prominent titles of this year—Anubhav Sinha's controversial Assi and Imtiaz Ali's much-revered Main Vaapas Aaunga—extensively to try and understand their appeal (or lack thereof) for a broader audience.The second part of the episode, featuring only Cris and Dhruv, is chaos as usual because we revert to our format of picking notable honorable (or in this case, mostly dishonorable) mentions of the year (so far). We go through these categories by category - discussing performances, direction, writing, music & editing that missed (or, in the rare case, hit) the mark.MAJOR SPOILERS FOR ASSI & MAIN VAAPAS AAUNGAMINOR SPOILERS FOR COCKTAIL 2 & O'ROMEOTIMECODESPART 1 (w/ ANAS) - [00:00 - 01:39:01]Introduction - [00:00 - 03:42]Assi - [03:42 - 51:19]Main Vaapas Aaunga - [51:19 - 01:39:01]PART 2 (w/o ANAS) - [01:39:01 - 02:37:13]Introduction - [01:39:01 - 01:41:26]Honorable/Dishonorable MentionsPerformance - [01:41:26 - 01:47:46]Direction - [01:47:46 - 01:54:28]Writing - [01:54:28 - 02:00:51]Scene - [02:00:51 - 02:07:13]Cinematography - [02:07:13 - 02:14:52]Editing - [02:14:52 - 02:22:16]Music - [02:22:16 - 02:28:39]Film - [02:28:39 - 02:37:13]OUTRO - [02:37:13 - 02:39:07]Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people!YOU CAN (AND SHOULD!) FOLLOW ANAS ON HIS SOCIALS.TWITTERINSTAGRAMANAS' CRITICAL PIECE ON ASSI & MAIN VAAPAS AAUNGA1. "MVA chronicles a country in danger of forgetting itself."2. "The devastatingly affective tragedy of MVA's climax."3. "Assi vs. Mardaani 3: The grammar of rage in the era of hypermasculine cinema.Follow us on Instagram at:Dhruv: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/⁠Cris: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/prdscris/⁠Follow us on Letterboxd at:Dhruv - ⁠https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/⁠Cris: ⁠https://letterboxd.com/crislim/⁠

Every time a song from a sequel to a hit Bollywood film is released, it draws intense--and often--unfavourable comparisons to the original's tunes. More recently, these sequels' new and remixed songs are also drawing listeners back to the older tracks and returning the classics to the charts. In this episode, we show evidence of this relatively new trend, examine why it's happening, and what it says about the current state of Hindi movie music and the economics of industry as a whole.

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Watch every episode ad-free & uncensored on Patreon: https://patreon.com/dannyjones Ido Portal is the world's foremost expert on human movement. Ido has spent a lifetime studying, combining and evolving elements from an enormous range of martial arts, dance genres, athletic endeavors and science to develop a unified theory and practice of movement called “The Ido Portal Method.” https://www.idoportal.com SPONSORS https://whiterabbitenergy.com/?ref=DJP - Use code DJP for 20% off. EPISODE LINKS https://www.instagram.com/portal.ido https://www.idoportal.com FOLLOW DANNY JONES https://www.instagram.com/dannyjones https://twitter.com/jonesdanny OUTLINE 00:00 - The millionaire athlete approach to wellness 04:47 - Freshness & removing the mask of athletes 08:29 - Downside of "flow state" 17:43 - "World champions are robots" 22:06 - Become a practitioner 28:17 - You need to de-ambition yourself 30:41 - Why Ido makes Christian McCaffrey read & do math 38:36 - The spiritual journey of pro athletes 41:43 - Daily strength & conditioning practices 47:17 - Peripheral vision training 55:58 - Genetic ability vs. trained ability 01:04:22 - Doing what you suck at 01:13:27 - The state of mind of a practitioner 01:17:01 - Breathwork is oversimplified 01:25:57 - Movement design for Bollywood movies 01:28:34 - Indonesian "trance states" without drugs 01:35:44 - Psychological effects of desert training 01:38:02 - The Yoga lie 01:40:40 - Surfing vs. skateboarding vs. sports 01:45:59 - Why you shouldn't stretch 01:53:05 - The power of self-observation 02:01:34 - The active hanging challenge 02:06:31 - PEDs & the Enhanced Games 02:13:25 - Ido's view on supplements 02:16:31 - Suffering consciously 02:21:11 - Meditation has been distorted Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

C.P. Gurnani is the Founder of Aionos, an AI-enabled company he launched in April 2024 after a 44-year career in the global technology industry. He is best known for leading Tech Mahindra, and his earlier career took him through HCL under Shiv Nadar and Perot Systems under Ross Perot Sr. He continues to serve as Chair of Mahindra Holidays and founder of Mahindra University. In this second appearance on DGTL Voices, C.P. sits down with Ed for a conversation that starts with a Bollywood song about perseverance and ends with why the world's real innovation is happening in places most people aren't watching. He walks through India's advantage at the intersection of talent, data, and the willingness to work within constraints, telling the story of a friend making cancer diagnostics affordable for under one dollar. He shares the three biggest misconceptions about AI, why he thinks the world is measuring it wrong, and what it takes to build a company where the mission is to have fun and create real impact. Plus his leadership formula: discipline, determination, dedication, and the two-way street of giving and taking that made him the leader he is. https://marxadvisory.com

Video version of this episode is available as a Patreon exclusive here Love Khandaan? Get bonus episodes, early access and exclusive conversations on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/khandaanpodcast This week, Asim, Amrita and Sujoy catch up on one of the busiest weeks Bollywood has had in months. We review Alpha, the latest entry in YRF's Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, before diving into two of the year's most affecting films: Mein Vaapas Aunga and Satluj. Along the way we discuss censorship, Partition, state violence, memory, the National Film Awards, and why some stories still matter decades later. • Alpha — Did the YRF Spy Universe miss the mark? • Mein Vaapas Aunga — Imtiaz Ali's moving exploration of memory and Partition. • Satluj — A powerful film surrounded by controversy and censorship. • Ikka — Sunny Deol returns to the courtroom. • National Film Awards reactions. • Remembering legendary playback singer S. Janaki. • Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey.

Avantika Vandanapu (of Not Suitable for Work, Mean Girls, Spin) comes on to share her hot takes! Will she survive this round of rapid fire questions the fans have been wanting the answers to? Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film industry.

In Stuttgart läuft gerade das 23. Indische Filmfestival, das alljährlich vom Filmbüro Baden-Württemberg veranstaltet wird. Dieses Jahr liegt der Fokus auf sogenannten Malayalam-Filmen, auch als „Mollywood“ bekannt – in Anlehnung an das bekanntere „Bollywood“.

Samantha finally gets to have sex with the woman she most admires in the world, and she goes to Sri Lanka to promote her Bollywood hit.© 2026 Phillip Lee Curtis & Adam Richard Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when an Italian from New York falls in love with an Armenian girl... and ends up falling in love with an entire culture? In this special episode of Between the Notes, host Paisan Kapitan sits down with the woman behind it all—his wife, Mrs. Paisan—for one of the most personal conversations ever featured on the show. Together they share the incredible story of how they met, how God brought them together, the challenges of a cross-cultural marriage, miracles they've witnessed, practical advice for couples, and the faith that continues to hold their family together. The episode also features an exclusive Jams Cam interview from Dubai with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg. From Hollywood and Bollywood to Netflix's Extraction 2, Armen shares his remarkable journey through the entertainment industry, the challenges he's overcome, and what's next in his international career. In this episode: • The real story behind Paisan & Mrs. Paisan • Marriage advice rooted in faith and experience • Miracles that strengthened their walk with God • A rapid-fire bonus round with Mrs. Paisan • A heartfelt prayer for marriages, families, and everyone watching • Exclusive Jams Cam interview with award-winning Armenian actor Armen Greyg If this episode encouraged you, made you laugh, or strengthened your faith, please hit the Like button, subscribe to the channel, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today.

In dieser Folge reisen wir nach Indien. Nach Mumbai. In eine Stadt, die viele Menschen „City of Dreams“ nennen: Stadt der Träume. Hier leben rund 24 Millionen Menschen. Mumbai ist ein Schmelztiegel. Eine Stadt, in die Menschen mit großen Hoffnungen kommen.Und natürlich ist Mumbai auch Bollywood. Das Zentrum der indischen Filmwelt. Hier entstehen jedes Jahr Filme, Serien, Streamingformate. Hier werden Geschichten erzählt von Liebe, Aufstieg, Drama und Happy End. Bollywood ist ein riesiges Geschäft – und eine riesige Sehnsuchtsmaschine. Denn Millionen Menschen träumen mit. Manche im Kino. Manche vor den Villen der großen Stars. Und manche träumen davon, selbst einmal auf der Leinwand zu stehen.Unsere Kollegin Lena Bodewein hat für diese Ausgabe einen jungen Schauspieler getroffen, der diesen Traum tatsächlich geschafft hat. Prajesh Kashyap kam über das Theater zum Film, musste viele Vorsprechen, Absagen und Enttäuschungen aushalten. Einmal probte er monatelang für eine Tanzszene – und bei der Premiere war sie aus dem Film geschnitten. Heute wird er auf Mumbais Straßen erkannt. Aber sein Weg zeigt auch: Träume erfüllen sich in Bollywood nicht einfach so. Sie brauchen oft Geduld.Aber in Mumbai geht es nicht nur um die ganz großen Träume vom Ruhm. Manchmal ist ein Traum auch viel bescheidener: ein warmes, selbstgekochtes Mittagessen. Lena Bodewein begleitet die berühmten Dabbawalas von Mumbai. Seit mehr als 130 Jahren bringen sie Essen von Zuhause in die Büros der Stadt. In metallenen Henkelmännern, mit dem Fahrrad, mit dem Zug, wieder mit dem Fahrrad. Fast komplett analog, nach einem ausgeklügelten System, das weltweit bestaunt wird. Und Lena Bodewein führt uns nach Dharavi, eine der größten informellen Siedlungen Asiens, vielen bekannt aus dem Film „Slumdog Millionaire“. Von außen wirkt Dharavi arm und einfach. Doch wer hineingeht, entdeckt auch etwas anderes: Werkstätten, Nähstuben, Lederproduktion. Ein riesiger Business-Hub auf engstem Raum. Hier werkeln viele Menschen an ihrem Traum von einem besseren Leben.Können wir uns vielleicht etwas abgucken – von den vielen Träumen in Mumbai?Auch darum geht es in dieser Ausgabe von Zwischen Hamburg und Haiti.

Latest Bollywood news and updates from the film industry.

This week, Tommy is joined by actress Avantika Vandanapu, who is currently starring in Mindy Kaling’s Not Suitable for Work, a series about five work-obsessed twenty-something professionals living in New York City as they balance the chaos of their professional and personal lives. Today, Avantika opens up about how her life changed after the 2024 Mean Girls musical adaptation of the beloved classic, how Reneé Rapp helped her navigate the musical numbers, why leading Disney’s Spin will forever be meaningful to her, what she’s loved about being part of Hulu’s Not Suitable for Work, how she landed a role that wasn’t originally written for her, whether she wants her character to end up with Kel, why it’s important to take up space even when you feel like you might not belong, how she’s handled heartbreak in her career, the type of film she dreams of starring in, the advice she wants to ask Mindy Kaling, why Off Campus got its casting right, why she sometimes worries about sharing too much, and so much more. And be sure to catch the mini rapid-fire "Hot Takes and Hangouts" interview with Avantika out next Thursday, July 23! Subscribe, rate, and leave a written review if you enjoy this conversation! Tune in every week for new episodes of I’ve Never Said This Before. Executive Producers: iHeart Media and Elvis Duran Podcast Network Producers: Andrew Pugliese, Stephanie Lane Follow us on socials! Instagram: @neversaidthisbefore YouTube: @NeverSaidThisBeforeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would India look like without Bollywood?For over a century, Hindi cinema has shaped the way India tells stories, celebrates culture, and presents itself to the world. Bollywood has given us unforgettable characters, iconic songs, larger-than-life stars, and moments that have become part of our collective memory. But what if it never existed?In this episode of India, Explained, we explore an alternate India where Bollywood was never born. How would our music, fashion, language, economy, and global image be different? Would another film industry have taken its place? And what does Bollywood's influence reveal about modern India itself?Join us as we step into a fascinating "what if" scenario and uncover the surprising ways cinema has shaped the nation we know today.

Hello, listener! This episode features the incredible Lavanya Lakshmi (you might recognize her name because I included her book LEAVE AND COME BACK on my list of All-Nighters for 2026 so far!) and we're talking about families in romance—blood ties, found family, blending families, multicultural families, and more. We also leave you with plenty of recs for where to start your Bollywood journey and excellent books featuring family. Enjoy the show! Get LEAVE AND COME BACK! Connect with Lavanya: website; IG Episodes mentioned: All-Nighters 2026 Part 1 Season of Love SUPPORT THE PODCAST by visiting my Bookshop.org Storefront to get any book mentioned in the episode. If you use this link or go directly from my store, I earn a small commission. You can also buy me a coffee, shop some WRION merch, or grab something from my sapphic, bookish Etsy shop! FOLLOW THE PODCAST on Instagram/Threads @wereaditonenight or FOLLOW ME on Instagram @thealisonfinch Facebook: We Read It One Night Email: wereaditonenight [at] gmail.com

Obsession — who hasn't seen it at this point? Curry Barker's $750K horror film has made over $400 million, minted a star in Inde Navarrette, and started a fight about what to even call this genre. This week we dig into the BTS trivia, the scenes we can't stop thinking about, and the Indian censor board's missing 36 seconds. Then we get into nice guy horror itself: the worst Pokémon evolution you've ever heard, Bollywood's hypermasculine inverse, and the Indian remake of Obsession that lives in our heads. (It involves IIT coaching.) Caution: ⚠️ Full spoilers for Obsession, light spoilers for Barbarian and Companion. Let us know what you thought of it in the comments! ALSO DON'T FORGET TO LIKE, SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE!Chapters:00:00 – The biggest hit of the year01:29 – Blumhouse's biggest surprise02:44 – Breakout stars & the YouTube-to-horror pipeline05:14 – First impressions (three viewings deep)07:24 – Synopsis, spoiler warning & the allegory read12:02 – The censor board's missing 36 seconds16:17 – Duct tape, the helpline call & the spider crawl20:03 – Ian's billion dollars22:09 – The Infamous Brick scene23:43 – The final sequence hits different on rewatch25:04 – Trivia: Get Out & Hereditary homages26:54 – The rise of Nice Guy horror27:32 – The worst Pokémon evolution31:22 – It's not entitlement, it's control34:20 – Narcissism & missing your own red flags37:06 – Barbarian, Companion & the genre canon39:43 – Bollywood's hypermasculine inverse43:20 – Take a stand, cowards45:43 – Media literacy & the Indian audience46:30 – The scene that had to stay47:54 – Obsession, made in India (the IIT version)50:01 – Final ranking: Obsession vs Barbarian vs Companion53:42 – Wrap-upFollow us on our socials!

Philippa opens with an update on the Great Book Parcel Saga — a box of holiday reading, a Greek customs office, a handwritten letter explaining why a normal person would post books to themselves, and the very real possibility of being detained at passport control. Then it's three book reviews and a long-overdue conversation with Tim Sullivan, creator of the beloved DS George Cross series, about his eighth book The Tailor.

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Hannah & Rose discuss Darr (1993), a drama about a woman being stalked by an unknown man. This film is directed by Yash Chopra with music by Shiv-Hari. It stars Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, and Sunny Deol. Recommended for intermediate viewers. Rated for young teens. Other names mentioned in the episode are Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Kajol, Ajay Devgn, Anupam Kher, Aamir Khan, Dhoom 3, Ghajini, Akshay Kumar, Madhuri Dixit, 100 Days, Priyanka Chopra, Rani Mukerji, Black, and Vidya Balan. The songs used in this episode are Jaadu Teri Nazar, Tu Mere Saamne, and Ang Se Ang Lagana. All of these songs are available for purchase through Amazon or iTunes. Our next series is the Ladies of Bollywood and includes Anjaam (1994), Gupt: The Higgen Truth (1997), Astitya (2000), Fashion (2008), and No One Killed Jessica (2011).

With Taylor & Travis wedding fever consuming our feeds, we're unpacking the wedding movies that shaped us—and the ones that absolutely didn't need a ceremonial third act.We kick things off with the Bollywood adaptation that completely reimagined a literary classic, featuring Aishwarya Rai in an iconic performance that we controversially claim eclipsed the source material. Two worlds colliding? It's basically the Taylor and Travis of cinema.We also dive into the royal rom-com that tried to have it all: a feminist twist where the lead refuses marriage at the altar, flips an entire parliament, and declares herself queen solo.... except the movie immediately betrays its own message by forcing a last-minute wedding nobody asked for. We're also chatting about why some wedding movies just didn't need the dress, the ceremony, or the forced happily-ever-after. Spoiler: we have thoughts about which films could've skipped the spectacle entirely and would been infinitely better for it.Take The Spill's monthly pop culture quiz here and test your knowledge! Remember The Spill drops the tea twice a day in this feed so follow us for all the latest entertainment news OR you can WATCH our show in full length video on the Apple Podcast app - make sure your phone is up to date and enjoy the watch! Link here. THE END BITS Find and follow us on socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thespillpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thespillpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thespillpodcast/ Read all the latest entertainment news on Mamamia: https://mamamia.com.au/entertainment/ Support Independent Women’s Media. Your subscription helps us continue to tell the stories that matter to women. Want to join the conversation? Have feedback or a topic you want us to discuss? Send us a voice message or email us at thespill@mamamia.com.au and we’ll get back to you ASAP! Executive Producer: Monisha Iswaran Audio & Video Producer: Michael Kean Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Diverse Voices Book Review host Hopeton Hay interviewed Abir Mukherjee, author of the thriller THE PINNACLE. In the novel, a washed-up American actor living in India wakes up from a drunken stupor one morning to the discovery of his murdered Bollywood star wife. In the interview, Abir discusses how his experiences working with the super-rich in India helped inspire the novel.Abir Mukherjee is the Times bestselling author of the Sam Wyndham series of crime novels set in British colonialist India. Follow Abir on Social Media:X - @radiomukhersInstagram - @radiomukhersBluesky - @radiomukhers Follow Diverse Voices Book Review on Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_review Bluesky - @diversevoicesbooks.bsky.social

When Taylor Swift launched her latest album, The Life of a Showgirl, in October 2025, she recorded two short clips to promote it. One for Amazon Music began with “Hey, it's Taylor Swift”. Another, for Spotify with “Hey, it's Taylor”.These two phrases may sound a little mundane, but they're now at the frontline of a legal fightback by celebrities like Swift against AI deepfakes. In April, Swift's intellectual property company, TAS Right Management, applied to the US Patent and Trademark office to trademark them as registered sound marks, along with a photo of her, from her recent Eras tour.In this episode, we speak to intellectual property expert Graeme Austin, a professor of law at the University of Melbourne and chair of private law at Victoria University of Wellington to understand why Swift took this route, and the different ways celebrities are trying to protect themselves against AI deepfakes. And if you're not a celebrity with a large legal team, what can you do?This episode was written and produced by Gemma Ware and Mend Mariwany. Mixing by Michelle Macklem and theme music by Neeta Sarl. Read the full credits for this episode and sign up here for a free daily newsletter from The Conversation.If you like the show, please consider donating to The Conversation, an independent, not-for-profit news organisation.Can you own a voice? Taylor Swift's latest legal move raises big questions for AI and copyrightFrom Taylor Swift to Bollywood, stars turn to the civil courts to fight deepfakesTaylor Swift trademarking her voice and likeness points to a new legal frontier in combating AI deepfakes

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Philippa is joined by three brilliant crime writers — Abir Mukherjee, Jane Casey, and Sarah Hilary — to talk all about St Hilda's Crime Fiction Weekend, the unique Oxford crime fiction event running 4th–6th September. Each guest is allotted a school role (head girl, school council rep, and chair stacker) which determines the questions they're asked — and the chaos that follows is exactly as fun as it sounds.

In this shocking episode of the Gaurav Arora Podcast, we sit down with Baldev Puri, the founder of AMX Detectives, to uncover the hidden, dark secrets of rich families, politicians, and the hidden underbelly of society. Moving far past standard marital disputes, this discussion exposes the real-life dark secret of Bollywood circles and high-society networks operating in major metros.Baldev Puri breaks down some of his most unsettling cases, from a high-profile wife swapping case exposed by an unsuspecting daughter to the terrifying reality of the Sugar Mommy trap destroying young Indian men. We dive deep into how wealth modifies human morality, uncovering instances of extreme family betrayal, corporate espionage, and honey trap scams.Whether it is the necessity of pre-employment vetting for multi-million dollar corporations or the extreme measures elite individuals take for covert surveillance, this episode serves as an eye-opening look into a world completely hidden from the public eye.If you want to understand the true psychology behind true investigative cases India rarely talks about, watch this full episode.00:00 - Introduction & The Dark Realities of Elite Indian Families01:35 - The High-Society Wife Swapping Case04:10 - A Dark Family Secret Exposed07:18 - High-Profile Escort Scams11:10 - Sugar Mommy Trap Destroying Young Men16:06 - How Celebrities and Politicians Hire Detectives22:44 - Why Pre-Employment Vetting is Crucial for Businesses28:50 - A Bizarre Story of Marital Betrayal34:30 - Female Detectives Six Sense40:00 - Outro & Final Message on Maintaining Personal Relationships#GauravArora #BaldevPuri #AMXDetectives #Podcast #DarkSecrets #Investigation

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Our deep dive into the early 2000s Bollywood era continues in this one! On this week's episode, we look at some of the biggest production houses (Yash Raj vs Dharma vs Vishesh Films), how Ram Gopal Varma was on top of the game, the battle for the best music director and much more. Don't forget to check part one out before checking out part two!CHAPTERS:00:00 Cold open & what's in Part 202:11 Yash Raj Films: Dhoom, Hum Tum, Salaam Namaste & the Uday Chopra problem05:11 Love stories for the multiplex era06:43 Dharma Productions: Karan Johar's big-star playbook & Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham08:37 Kaal: Tiger hype, theater memories & the roast it deserves11:41 Excel Entertainment: Dil Chahta Hai, Lakshya & the lost-youth generation15:27 Vishesh Films: Raaz, Murder, Jism & the Emraan Hashmi launchpad19:11 Why the Bhatts were the biggest ROI winners of the era20:26 Ram Gopal Varma26:12 Ashutosh Gowariker27:41 What's Your Raashee RANT28:21 Farah Khan & Main Hoon Na29:29 Rakesh Roshan, Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai & Hrithik: the prototype31:27 MUSIC32:01 Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy: Kal Ho Naa Ho & the sound of the era34:30 KANK is a slightly worse KHNH album35:30 Mission Kashmir, Lakshya & Bunty Aur Babli soundtracks37:19 A.R. Rahman's run: Lagaan, Yuva, Satya, Swades38:56 Ranking Rahman's albums43:42 Ismail Darbar: Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam & Devdas47:54 Himesh Reshammiya: Tere Naam & what Aashiq Banaya Aapne took from us50:08 Vishal-Shekhar, Dus & Bluffmaster51:58 Jhankaar Beats is SO DAMN GOOD52:57 Dhoom Doom55:06 K3G, Mohabbatein, Hum Tum & Veer-Zaara's lost Madan Mohan music59:21 FINAL VERDICT: biggest winners of the early 2000s01:03:22 State of the industry today & outroFollow us on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twopleasepod

The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Send us Fan MailThe much-awaited COCKTAIL 2 trailer is finally here, and we're diving into all the romance, heartbreak, drama, chemistry, and stunning visuals in this exciting sequel!Join us on Cinemondo Insider Movie Reviews as we react to the official trailer for Cocktail 2, starring Shahid Kapoor, Kriti Sanon, and Rashmika Mandanna. Does this spiritual successor capture the magic of the original Cocktail? How is the chemistry between the leads? And could this become one of the biggest Bollywood romantic dramas of the year?Support the show

Avec cette chaleur, une seule question se posait cette semaine : comment trouver un peu de fraîcheur à Paris ? Nous avons testé des choses « classiques » : piscine, magasins climatisés, etc. Et d'autres typiquement parisiennes et plus originales. What does a Parisian do when the heat hits 33°C indoors? In this episode, I share my week's search for cool air — in French, naturally. This podcast is made for French learners who want to confront themselves with real, non-textbook French. Use your ear to understand spoken French as it's actually spoken, and improve your comprehension while discovering French culture along the way. The level of this episode is B1-B2, as it mixes everyday, accessible vocabulary (heatwave, temperatures, cooling down) with more formal, historical vocabulary tied to 17th-century letters and "gallantry" — a contrast you'll rarely find in a traditional French course, where these two registers are usually kept apart. This episode also answers the following questions: How do you get to Marly-le-Roi and the forêt domaniale de Marly? Are French trains air-conditioned? Who was Madame de Sévigné? What is the Carnavalet museum, and what is it about? What did French 17th-century "gallantry" actually mean? Who are Jennifer Tamas and Mélanie Traversier, and what do they study? What can 17th-century French "gallantry" teach us about how men and women relate today? Do French people really talk for hours at a café? Is it possible to attend a French Opera ballet class session? Is there a Bollywood dance school in Paris? Pour aller plus loin / Related episodes: #825 — Le musée Carnavalet (2013) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/le-musee-carnavalet/ #1238 — À la recherche de Madame de Sévigné (2016) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/a-la-recherche-de-madame-de-sevigne/ #2020 — Devinette au musée Carnavalet (2021) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2020-%e2%80%94-vendredi-13-juillet-2021-%e2%80%94-devinette-au-musee-carnavalet/ #2239 — Maurice Béjart à l'Opéra Bastille, 1 (2023) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2239-%e2%80%94-maurice-bejart-a-l-opera-bastille-1-%e2%80%94-lundi-15-mai-2023/ #2240 — Maurice Béjart à l'Opéra Bastille, 2 (2023) — https://onethinginafrenchday.podbean.com/e/2240-%e2%80%94-maurice-bejart-a-l-opera-bastille-2-%e2%80%94-mercredi-17-mai-2023/ french stories, paris stories, french daily life, authentic french, real french, life in paris, spoken french, learn french, Paris heatwave, French museums, 17th century French history, French train travel

In this episode, we're joined by one of the UK's biggest music exports, Jay Sean. From growing up as a British-Indian kid with dreams of making it in music to becoming a global superstar and signing with Cash Money Records, Jay opens up like never before.We talk about his journey from his very first pay cheque and the realities of breaking into the music industry, to navigating his identity, the pressures of success, and the moment he nearly lost everything. Jay shares the incredible story of how he signed to Cash Money, reflects on working at the highest level of the industry, and reveals what he's been working on since stepping away from the spotlight.Along the way, we dive into his upcoming comedy series, his experiences in Bollywood, launching his own podcast, and even the story behind his proposal. Packed with honest insights, career lessons, and plenty of laughs, this is one of Jay Sean's most candid conversations yet.WIN THAT TRIP TO SEYCHELLE'S - https://raffall.com/420765/enter-raffle-to-win-a-trip-to-the-seychelles-hosted-by-90sbabyshowTHE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

In this episode, we're joined by one of the UK's biggest music exports, Jay Sean. From growing up as a British-Indian kid with dreams of making it in music to becoming a global superstar and signing with Cash Money Records, Jay opens up like never before.We talk about his journey from his very first pay cheque and the realities of breaking into the music industry, to navigating his identity, the pressures of success, and the moment he nearly lost everything. Jay shares the incredible story of how he signed to Cash Money, reflects on working at the highest level of the industry, and reveals what he's been working on since stepping away from the spotlight.Along the way, we dive into his upcoming comedy series, his experiences in Bollywood, launching his own podcast, and even the story behind his proposal. Packed with honest insights, career lessons, and plenty of laughs, this is one of Jay Sean's most candid conversations yet.WIN THAT TRIP TO SEYCHELLE'S - https://raffall.com/420765/enter-raffle-to-win-a-trip-to-the-seychelles-hosted-by-90sbabyshowTHE DIRTY BONES BLACK CARD WE SPOKE ABOUT - https://dirty-bones.com/90s-baby-show

Nick welcomes radio producer and film fanatic Tom Hush back to the podcast for another funny, smart, and gloriously weird edition of Theater of Trash. This time, Tom takes apart and celebrates the wild Bollywood film Mahakaal, a movie often described as Nightmare on Elm Street meets Grease. As always, Tom digs into what makes this oddball cult favorite work, and why it deserves a second look. Later, Esmeralda Leon joins Nick to talk about some of the hidden gems streaming on Tubi and Pluto TV, including the British series Brassic and the unforgettable TV movie about Corey Feldman and Corey Haim. They also get into real-life celebrity fights, from Steven Seagal vs. John Leguizamo to Brad Pitt vs. Shia LaBeouf and Rob Lowe vs. Tom Cruise. Plenty of punches, and plenty of laughs. [Ep 467]

On Your World of Creativity, we travel around the world talking with creative practitioners who turn ideas into impact.In just the past few episodes, we've been (virtually) exploring creative centers like London, Sydney, and Las Vegas — along with vibrant hubs like Pittsburgh and Austin. Today, we're in New York City… and even making a stop in Times Square ... with a guest who has quite literally taken her voice global.I'm joined by Kneet — a Thai Sikh Punjabi independent artist blending Bollywood glam with hip-hop swagger. Her music explores identity, resilience, cultural fusion, and creative reinvention.Her breakout single “RISE” hit #1 on Apple Music video charts and appeared on Times Square billboards — marking a defining moment in her independent journey. She's continued that momentum with her latest release, “My Man.”But beyond the music, Kneet brings a powerful lived experience — navigating motherhood, advocacy, and systemic challenges — while completing her Master's in Developmental Psychology.Today, we're talking about Creative Cultural Expression… and the Power of Voice.Kneet is a global independent artist whose sound blends pop, hip-hop, soul/R&B, and cinematic storytelling — shaped by a life lived across cultures.Her work is rooted in truth — transforming personal experience into universal expression. Whether through music, advocacy, or storytelling, she is reclaiming voice, honoring identity, and creating space for authenticity.1 — Identity as Creative FuelKneet, your music feels deeply rooted in identity — cultural, personal, and emotional. What first inspired you to use music as a way to express who you are and what you've lived through?How has your Thai Sikh Punjabi background shaped your sound, your storytelling, and the way you show up as an artist?2 — The Power of VoiceThis episode is really centered on the idea of “the power of voice.” What does that mean to you — both as an artist and as a person navigating real-life challenges?Was there a moment in your life where you realized you had to stop surviving… and start choosing your voice?3 — Creativity as Healing & TransformationYour work carries emotional depth — it feels like more than performance, it feels like processing and transformation. How does music become a tool for healing when words alone aren't enough?You're navigating intense personal experiences while continuing to create. How do you stay grounded and protect your creative energy during those times?4 — Turning Personal Story into Universal ConnectionOne of the most powerful things about your music is how personal stories become something universal. How do you translate your lived experience into songs that resonate across cultures and audiences?Why do you think so many strong voices — especially women — are often misunderstood, and how does reclaiming your voice shift that narrative?5 — Rising as an Independent ArtistYour single “RISE” hitting #1 and appearing in Times Square is an incredible milestone — especially as an independent artist. What did that moment represent for you?For other artists listening, what are some practical ways they can unlock their voice, build confidence, and create opportunities without waiting for permission?SummaryToday we explored what it means to create from identity, to reclaim your voice, and to use creativity not just as expression — but as transformation.From blending cultures into a unique artistic sound…to turning personal challenges into global connection…to rising as an independent artist on your own terms…Kneet's story reminds us that our voice is not something we're given — it's something we claim.If you enjoyed this episode, take a moment to subscribe, rate, and review Your World of Creativity on your favorite podcast app.It helps more creative voices like Kneet's be heard around the world.And come back next time, as we continue our journey… unlocking… Your World of Creativity.