Podcasts about Vidhu Vinod Chopra

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Beyond Cinema with Nihita
Parineeta (2005): A Timeless Tale Retold

Beyond Cinema with Nihita

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 7:00


Director: Pradeep Sarkar Based on: Parineeta novel by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Producer: Vidhu Vinod Chopra Cast: Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan, Sanjay Dutt, Dia Mirza, Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty Cinematography: Natarajan Subramaniam Music: Shantanu Moitra "Parineeta" ("The Married Woman") is a 2005 Hindi-language musical romance film adapted from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay's 1914 Bengali novella of the same name. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar in his debut, the screenplay was crafted by the film's producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The movie features Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan, and Vidya Balan (making her debut) in the lead roles, with Raima Sen, Sabyasachi Chakrabarty, and Dia Mirza in supporting roles. The film includes several notable references to Indian literature and cinema.

Pagal Janta: Bollywood Weekly

They're calling it the best movie of 2023 - do you agree? Join us as we review Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail, starring Vikrant Massey.

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The 250
374. 12th Fail (#58)

The 250

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 108:55


Hosted by Andrew Quinn and Darren Mooney, The 250 is a weekly trip through some of the best (and worst) movies ever made, as voted for by Internet Movie Database Users. New episodes are released Saturdays at 6pm GMT. This week, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 12th Fail. Based on the inspiring true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma, 12th Fail is the story of a young man desperate to fight the corruption that has taken root in the Indian Civil Service. Vowing to uphold honesty and to stop cheating, Manoj faces only one set of obstacles between himself and his goals: the rigorous Indian Civil Service Entrance Exam. At time of recording, it was ranked 58th on the list of the best movies of all time on the Internet Movie Database.

Talking Talkies
12th Fail - Restart!

Talking Talkies

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 86:53


Episode 12: 12th FailRelease Date: 2023In this episode, we discuss the success of the movie '12th Fail'. This is a 2023 Hindi film which is a biographical drama film directed, produced, and written by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is based on the 2019 non-fiction book Twelfth Fail - Har Vahi Jo Lada Nahi by Anurag Pathak about Manoj Kumar Sharma, who overcame extreme poverty to become an Indian Police Service officer.The film stars Vikrant Massey as Sharma, alongside Medha Shankar, Anant V Joshi, Anshumaan Pushkar, and Priyanshu Chatterjee. The film received widespread critical acclaim and emerged as a sleeper hit, grossing over ₹69 crore (US$8.6 million) worldwide on a ₹20 crore (US$2.5 million) budget. At the 69th Filmfare Awards, it won five awards, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor (Critics) (Massey). Synopsis: 12th Fail traces the journey of a young man Manoj Kumar who overcomes poverty and extreme adversities to achieve his dream of becoming an IPS officer after being inspired by an honest police officer in his village Chambal (notorious for its dacoits). Favorite Scenes: DSP Dushyant Singh - Stop Cheating - The moment that changes the course of Manoj's life.Manoj comes home to learn about his Grandmom's death - Topnotch performance by both actors (mother-actor Geeta Sharma)Manoj's dad comes to see him - powerful and right there with the climax as the best scene from the filmGauri Bhaiya backs Manoj as he prepares for his last attempt at the civil services exams Restart Shraddha's proposalThe climax - as predictable as it was, it was pure satisfaction. Other movie recommendations to watch:How Phoolan Devi after the atrocities she faced, went on to become Chambal's famous dacoit known as The Bandit Queen. Seema Biswas starred in and as The Bandit Queen directed by Shekhar Kapoor.To understand the true genius of Vidhu Vinod Chopra watch the cult classic that changed the course of Bollywood films - the noir film based in Mumbai - Parinda Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/hey-pluto/the-paradeLicense code: MIE1N7HAVI6KJOSGContact Us:Email:

Do I Like It?
Does Varun Grover's ‘All India Rank' Go Beyond the Usual ‘IIT Drama' Films?

Do I Like It?

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2024 9:34


Writer and comedian Varun Grover released his directorial debut film 'All India Rank' on 23 February 2024. Amid praise for its tender storytelling and a strong emotional core, the film is getting inevitably compared to other "competitive exam films" like Vidhu Vinod Chopra's '12th Fail', and TVF's hit web series 'Kota Factory'. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives deep into this genre of Indian cinema, and tries to understand what makes 'All India Rank' different. Listen till the end! 

The Jimmy Cage Podcast
12th Fail (2023) - Movie Review | Inspiring Hindi Biopic | Vikrant Massey | What's Jimmy's Problem?!

The Jimmy Cage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 27:45


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Mumbai Raj
Mumbai Raj Podcast - EP 65 - Round About - Tasalli Se (Mini TV Amazon)

Mumbai Raj

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2024 9:53


The Long Take
12th Fail

The Long Take

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2024 24:55


Is 12th Fail actually one of the best Hindi movies of 2023 or is it massively overrated? We find ourselves wondering why writer-director Vidhu Vinod Chopra's latest film is getting rave reviews, because all we could see was a deeply problematic, all too simplistic story about a young man let down by society. We also talk about Vikrant Massey's performance, and the egregious brown-face makeup that he's been coated with. Along the way, we discuss the film's flawed perspective and disinterest in examining the more complex aspects of what is an undoubtedly stirring true story. — Hosted by Akhil Arora and Rohan Naahar, The Long Take is fully bootstrapped. Please consider donating if you enjoy our work. The Long Take is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Gaana, JioSaavn, Overcast, Pandora, RadioPublic, iHeart Radio, Google Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts. Follow The Long Take on Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and YouTube. Write to us at thelongtakepod@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-long-take/support

Do I Like It?
From ‘Oppenheimer' to ‘Joram' and ‘12th Fail,' Here Are the Best Movies of 2023

Do I Like It?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2023 13:55


Let us go on a trip down this year's best cinematic gems. 2023 was a feast of some mind-blowing movies! Join Prateek as he dives into the films that blew his mind, both on the global stage and closer to home in Bollywood. From Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer', to Vidhu Vinod Chopra's ode to purer times, '12th Fail', this list is bound to add some new recommendations to your year-end watching list. Watch till the end!

Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture Podcast
The Great, Good, and Garbage Men of Bollywood in 2023 | Animal

Queen is Dead - A Film, TV and Culture Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 169:30


Taking a cue from recent Bollywood releases, we have decided to leave our latest episode unedited. So get ready for the most extensive discussion on Sandeep Reddy Vanga's hollow provocations in "Animal," the most accurate Sanjeet impression (courtesy Aryan) as we collectively gush about Vidhu Vinod Chopra's uplifting "12th Fail," and the most detailed breakdown of Meghna Gulzar's insipid "Sam Bahadur" by a podcast regular who has a personal connection with the subject matter. Providing necessary order to this otherwise chaotic discussion between four men about three Bollywood men is another QID regular -- Ahendrila. Extending our discussion beyond the text, she helps us situate the role these films play (and will continue to play) within the broader socio-political Indian context. You can guess which film is talked about most here. But, we promise the "Animal" fans that there is a dedicated attempt to also pick out positives in a film that largely didn't work for any of us. Do listen to the full, spoiler-filled episode to hear our detailed thoughts on all three films! TIME CODES Introduction - [00:00 - 04:30] "Animal" (2023) - [04:31 - 01:03:55] "12th Fail" (2023) - [01:03:56 - 01:34:04] Ahendrila Asks - [01:34:05 - 01:53:03] "Sam Bahadur" (2023) - [01:53:04 - 02:49:30] Follow our Instagram page: https://instagram.com/queenisdead.filmpodcast Do hit 'Follow' on Spotify if you haven't already to help the podcast reach more people! You can also follow us on Instagram at: Aryan: https://www.instagram.com/aryantalksfilm/ Amartya: https://www.instagram.com/amartya25/ Dhruv: https://www.instagram.com/terminalcinema/ Varun: https://www.instagram.com/cinephilestock/ Follow us on Letterboxd at: Ahendrila - https://letterboxd.com/ahendrila/ Dhruv: https://letterboxd.com/aterminalcinema/ Aryan: https://letterboxd.com/aryantalksfilms/ Amartya: https://letterboxd.com/amartya/ Varun: https://letterboxd.com/varunoakbhakay/

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी
'Want to make films that capture genuine stories': Film director Vidhu Vinod Chopra

SBS Hindi - SBS हिंदी

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 8:44


Vidhu Vinod Chopra, renowned for producing hit films such as PK, Munna Bhai MBBS, and 3 Idiots, delved into the story behind his latest release '12th Fail'. This film draws inspiration from the real-life journey of Manoj Kumar Sharma, a high school graduate who eventually cracks the challenging Indian Police Services (IPS) exam.

Filmy Calendar Show
S2E12 | 27 October 2000 - Mission Kashmir

Filmy Calendar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 7:43


Mission Kashmir is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Why Hrithik Roshan was stopped at the security in Kashmir during the shoot? Tune in to this episode now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Filmy Calendar Show
S2E12 | 27 October 2000 - Mission Kashmir

Filmy Calendar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2022 6:28


Mission Kashmir is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language action thriller directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Why Hrithik Roshan was stopped at the security in Kashmir during the shoot? Tune in to this episode now!

IVM Likes
Parinda | Has It Aged Well?

IVM Likes

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2022 59:15


This week on 'Has it Aged Well?' Abbas and Urjita dial it back to the 80's as by discussing Vidhu Vinod Chopra's iconic gangster film 'Parinda'. Joining them for the episode is writer, content creator and the man behind the instagram handle @notwhyral: Sudarshan. They talk about Nana Patekar's break out performance, Anil Kapoor and Jackie Shroff's chemistry, the unhinged portrayal of Bombay, how Parinda was a precursor to Satya, and ponder over the metaphorical meaning of 'Parinda'. You can watch our Satya episode here: Satya | Has It Aged Well? Ep. 07 | Ft. Sankalp Rastogi You can find Uday Bhatia's book on Satya here: https://www.amazon.in/Bullets-Over-Bombay-Uday-Bhatia-ebook/dp/B09BCBXG4N Watch the Film Companion Director's choice Parinda Q&A here: FC Director's Choice| Parinda | Q & A | Jio MAMI 2015 Follow Sudarshan's instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/notwhyral/ Follow his personal instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/pseudoinsudo/? Follow Urjita here: https://www.instagram.com/urjitawani/ Follow Abbas on instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88/ Follow Abbas on twitter here: AbbasMomin For more fun pop culture stuff from the IVM team subscribe to the IVM Pop feed and also check out our Youtube channel:IVM Pop: The Entertainment Hub of IVM Podcasts You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcasts App on Android: IVM Podcasts - Apps on Google Play or iOS: https://ivm.today/iosSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ray Taylor Show
3 Idiots - Movie Review - Ray Taylor Show

Ray Taylor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 43:16


3 Idiots - Movie Review - Ray Taylor Show Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".Director: Rajkumar Hirani Writers: Rajkumar Hirani (screenplay), Abhijat Joshi (screenplay), Vidhu Vinod Chopra (screenplay associate) JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Members only discounts and dealsRay Taylor Show AD-FREE + Bonus EpisodesLive Painting ArchiveComplete Podcast Back CatalogueRay's Personal Blog, AMA and so much MORE!Daily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links

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Movie and TV Show Reviews - Ray Taylor Show
3 Idiots - Movie Review - Ray Taylor Show

Movie and TV Show Reviews - Ray Taylor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2022 43:16


3 Idiots - Movie Review - Ray Taylor Show Subscribe: InspiredDisorder.com/rts Binge Ad Free: InspiredDisorder.com/plus Show topic: Two friends are searching for their long lost companion. They revisit their college days and recall the memories of their friend who inspired them to think differently, even as the rest of the world called them "idiots".Director: Rajkumar Hirani Writers: Rajkumar Hirani (screenplay), Abhijat Joshi (screenplay), Vidhu Vinod Chopra (screenplay associate) JOIN Inspired Disorder +PLUS Today! InspiredDisorder.com/plus Membership Includes:Members only discounts and dealsRay Taylor Show AD-FREE + Bonus EpisodesLive Painting ArchiveComplete Podcast Back CatalogueRay's Personal Blog, AMA and so much MORE!Daily Podcast: Ray Taylor Show - InspiredDisorder.com/rts Daily Painting: The Many Faces - InspiredDisorder.com/tmf ALL links: InspiredDisorder.com/links

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AUDIO RAIN FM
Best Vidya Balan motivational Quotes to never give up in your life | AR FM

AUDIO RAIN FM

Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 10:50


23 Vidya Balan Quotes to never give up in your life : Vidya Balan is mostly known for her work in female-oriented films to transform the portrayal of women. Read here Inspiring Quotes from Vidya Balan that will help you to never give up in your life. Short Biography of Vidya Balan Vidya Balan was born on 1 January 1979 in Mumbai. Her father P. R. Balan is the Executive Vice President of Digicable and her mother Saraswathy Balan is a housewife. Vidya did her schooling at St. Anthony Girls' High School, Mumbai. At a young age, Inspired by the work of actors Shabana Azmi and Madhuri Dixit, Vidya aspired to make a career in film. At the age of 16, Vidya started acting in Ekta Kapoor's TV serial Hum Paanch. By the end of the serial, she got a chance to work in another serial of Anurag Basu. Vidya declined the offer as she wanted to focus on her film career. Her parents supported the decision but encouraged her to complete her education first. Following the parents' advice, she attended St. Xavier's College to pursue a bachelor's degree in sociology and later earned a master's degree from the University of Mumbai. The never give up story of Vidya Balan During her master's degree studies, Vidya was cast in the Malayalam film Chakram opposite Mohanlal. But due to some difficulties, the shooting of Chakram got stopped. The filmmakers blamed Vidya for this incident. Later, she was later signed for 12 other Malayalam language films, but the shooting of all the films just stopped due to some reason. She was called the bad luck of Malayalam films. Vidya shifted her focus from Malayalam cinema to Tamil cinema. In 2001, she was signed in N. Linguswamy's film Run. But after completing the first shooting schedule, she was unceremoniously dropped and was replaced by Meera Jasmine. Vidya was signed under false pretenses for a sex comedy, but she did not feel comfortable and left the project. Thereafter, she signed for the third Tamil film, Manasellam (2003), but was replaced by Trisha as the director was dissatisfied with her work. Then she worked for a Malayalam film called Kalari Vikraman in 2003, but the film failed to release. Even after failing to start a film career, she did not give up. She made several appearances in about 60 television commercials. In 2003, Vidya got a chance to work in a Bengali film Bhalo Theko. She was selected for Best Actress for her strong performance in that film and was awarded the Anandalok Award. From here things started getting easier for Vidya. On Pradeep Sarkar's recommendation, Vidya auditioned for the lead role in the Hindi film Parineeta. The film's producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra initially wanted to cast an established actress in the film but agreed to cast Vidya after six months of trials. The film Parineeta became a superhit and Vidya's performance received praise from critics. She received the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut. After this, Vidya started showing her acting skill. She appeared in many super hit films like Parineeta, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Bhool Bhulaiyaa, Paa, Kahaani, The Dirty Picture, Tumhari Sulu, Mission Mangal, and Shakuntala Devi. She has received the National Film Award for the film The Dirty Picture. In 2014, she was honored by the Government of India with India's fourth-highest civilian award, Padma Shri. Apart from this Vidya has won many awards. She has achieved superstardom for herself on the basis of her acting. Vidya also promotes humanitarian causes and supports the empowerment of women.

Stutee's Book Club
S2E1 | Vidhu Vinod Chopra & Abhijat Joshi | Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema

Stutee's Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 23:13


In this episode, catch Stutee in conversation with Vidhu Vinod Chopra & Abhijat Joshi where they talk about their new book 'Unscripted' in which Chopra speaks to his long-time collaborator and scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi about his exceptional journey. The book provides a glimpse into the mind, method and madness of one of contemporary Hindi cinema's best film-makers.

Jaipur Bytes
Unscripted: Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Abhijat Joshi in conversation with Vani Tripathi Tikoo

Jaipur Bytes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2021 43:11


A book charting an exceptional life and career, Unscripted by screenwriter, director and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra and scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi takes us on an extravagant journey through the life, mind, method and madness of perhaps one of the greatest filmmakers Bollywood has seen today. Over the past three decades, Chopra has seen it all, from putting together low budget student films to establishing the largest production house within the Indian film industry, he has presented the biggest blockbusters of the era while also introducing the audience to a sparkling list of actors who he took under his wing and nurtured to stardom. In conversation with Vani Tripathi Tikoo, they dive into a session on Chopra's life and work and a friendship spanning decades.

Lehren TV
Ranbir Kapoor To Play Lead Role In Sequel Of PK

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 2:37


Vidhu Vinod Chopra has hinted at the sequel of PK. Will Ranbir Kapoor be signed as lead actor? Find out!

Filmy Calendar Show
15 April 1994 - 1942 A Love Story

Filmy Calendar Show

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 7:14


In this episode of the Filmy Calendar Show, we hear some interesting trivia about 1942, A Love Story! This is an Indian Hindi patriotic romance film, directed and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra, starring Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, Manisha Koirala, Anupam Kher, Danny Denzongpa, and Pran. Did you know, initially Manisha Koirala was not the first choice for the movie, and Madhuri was supposed to star in it? Tune in for more such interesting trivia.

Lehren TV
Vidhu Vinod Chopras SAVAGE Reply To Those Who Are Boycotting Shikara

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 2:36


Vidhu Vinod Chopra has a savage reply for those who are boycotting his recently released film 'Shikara' based on exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the year 1990.

Lehren TV
Heres Why You Should Watch SHIKARA The Untold Story Of Kashmiri Pandits

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 4:24


Here we list down some reasons, why you should watch Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s love letter from Kashmir, Shikara - The Untold Story Of Kashmiri Pandits.

News and Views
877: Sadia and Aadil's Performance Gives 'Shikara' its Soul

News and Views

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 3:35


Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s latest directorial venture opens with the caveat that it’s a work of fiction based on true events. Also, we are told that the people we see on the screen at the refugee camps aren't just actors but actual refugees who were displaced and rendered homeless during one of the most tragic chapters in our country’s history - the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits. It is Chopra’s most personal work so far and also his most restrained. The screenplay by him, along with Rahul Pandita and Abhijat Joshi weaves a tale of love and longing. An ode to Kashmir, to all the goodness, that it once stood for. Tune in to the podcast! Music: Big Bang Fuzz VO: RJ Stutee

The HrishiKay Sessions
Hrishi K with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi, Aadil Khan & Sadia - Shikara

The HrishiKay Sessions

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2020 20:27


Hrishi K with Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Abhijat Joshi, Aadil Khan & Sadia - Shikara by Hrishikesh Kannan

Lehren TV
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Asks Indians To Say Sorry To Kashmiri Pandits

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2020 2:50


During the special screening on upcoming film 'Shikara', filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra expresses his grief towards Kahmiri Pandits and urges every Indian to say 'Sorry'.

Lehren TV
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Reacts On Violence In JNU Campus Shikara

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 5:24


During the trailer launch of Shikara, filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra talked about the violence at JNU Campus and the placard of Kashmir being raised in Mumbai during CAA Protest. His upcoming film Shikara is based on the forceful migration of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990.

Lehren TV
9 Facts About Film Shikara Based On Kashmiri Pandits

Lehren TV

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2019 3:14


Vidhu Vinod Chopra is coming up with a film titled 'Shikara' based on the exile of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990. Check out some interesting details about the film.

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Movie Wala Podcast
Vidhu Vinod Chopra, the director - Just Because We Can

Movie Wala Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 49:58


In this supplement episode, we talk about Vidhu Vinod Chopra. Listen to us as we dive into his three movies Parinda, 1942-A Love Story and Mission Kashmir. You can listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes / Stitcher / TuneIn or on YouTube. You can also listen to this episode right here on this player below.                 Podcast Episode Summary:   We talk about background score in his movies We talk about ho he shot his women and made the look flawless   We talk about how Tanvi's love for Javed Akhtar came about, thanks to Vidhu Vinod Chopra   Quotables:   I would call it a cult movie - Tanvi   Background score was the hero for me - Flo Some of the dialogues were so laughable - Flo   This time, when I re-watched this movie, I wasn't blown away - Tanvi

Lehren Diaries
Vidhu Vinod Chopra Called Manisha Koirala A Terrible Actor Before This Movie

Lehren Diaries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 2:24


Manisha Koirala, once in an interview revealed how she not only got rejected for 1942 – A Love Story but also about how she was called a terrible actress by filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra.

The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap
Ep 69- Hush A Bye Baby, Kohinoor Condom Ad And More

The Awful & Awesome Entertainment Wrap

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2019 57:36


On Awful and Awesome this week, Abhinandan and Rajyasree are joined by our very own Deepanjana Pal (DJ). This time, she's back as a guest to talk about her first novel Hush a Bye Baby, a thriller about a gynaecologist, Dr Nandita Rai, who is accused of conducting sex-selective abortions.Sekhri and Sen question DJ about her choice of genre. In response to which, Pal says, “So, at a very basic level, I think it's fair to say that Hush a Bye Baby is kind of in the middle of many genres. It is a thriller, I hope. But it is also a social drama like you're describing. It does have a lot to do with the society in which all of this is taking place. It isn't a conventional murder mystery which is what most thrillers tend to be. There are no dead bodies in this. In many ways, it's a little bit of a cross-genre kind of a thing.”After having discussed the novel extensively, and DJ's view on abortions and a woman's autonomy over her own body, Sekhri and Sen move on to discuss the bizarre, shocking, and extremely disappointing comments made by Bollywood celebrities on rapes in India.The greatest superstar of the country, Amitabh Bachchan, also the brand ambassador of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao', when asked to comment on the Kathua rape case, said: “‘Don't bring up this issue, it is terrible to even talk about it.”While it is a disgusting incident, that doesn't mean you don't comment on it. As Sekhri commented: “He is a superstar and we respect him but he is like every other uncle.”Next in line is Saroj Khan, who had something to say about the existence of the casting couch in the industry: “Tum film industry ke peeche kyu pade ho. Woh kamse kam roti toh dedeti hai. Rape karke chorh toh nai deti”. To Sen, the justification that she is making is hardly some salvation.While Bachchan's and Saroj Khan's old age can be held up as an excuse for making such statements, what reason does Ranbir Kapoor have? Speaking about the casting couch, the Rockstar actor said: "I don't know if it exists. I have never been expected to do it” and then laughed!Sen had a very obvious remark to make to that, “For everyone who comes from a level of privilege in their sphere of life, to say I've never seen this deprivation is ridiculous.”Moving on, the duo discusses the teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Sanju, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Both are highly impressed by the actor's uncanny resemblance to Sanjay Dutt, but the teaser fails to make a mark on them.According to Sen, “I didn't think much of the teaser. I thought it was a bit farcical. Like they had just slapped it together. And for some reason, I got the feeling that it was making a hero out of Sanjay Dutt's stupidities. Because I do think he's a silly man. He came from the lap of privilege and went wayward. That has been made into a virtue.”Sekhri, however, is less harsh in his opinion on the teaser, “What they've attempted is very clever. His life is more tragic than comic. But rather than make the trailer tragic, they attempted to make it almost farcical. I don't think it works. But it was a clever thing to have tried.”Next, the new Durex Kohinoor Meetha Pan condom ad is reviewed. For Sekhri, the ad is "wrong in all sorts of ways". He also adds, “Ever since Pooja Bedi's Kamasutra ad, nobody has come up with a classy condom ad. All condom ads have been sleazy.”Talking of advertisements, the next topic of discussion is a print ad commissioned by the ministry of health, to promote healthy eating and being slim. But of course, it's only directed at women. No surprises there.Sekhri brings out the fallacies that this ad, which shows two women of different sizes, displays.Lastly, Sen talks about an Amazon original that she watched, written and acted in by Sumukhi Suresh, called ‘Pushpavalli'. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Newslaundry Podcasts
The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap Ep 69: Hush a Bye Baby, Kohinoor condom ad and more

Newslaundry Podcasts

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2018 3616:17


On Awful and Awesome this week, Abhinandan and Rajyasree are joined by our very own Deepanjana Pal (DJ). This time, she's back as a guest to talk about her first novel Hush a Bye Baby, a thriller about a gynaecologist, Dr Nandita Rai, who is accused of conducting sex-selective abortions.Sekhri and Sen question DJ about her choice of genre. In response to which, Pal says, “So, at a very basic level, I think it’s fair to say that Hush a Bye Baby is kind of in the middle of many genres. It is a thriller, I hope. But it is also a social drama like you’re describing. It does have a lot to do with the society in which all of this is taking place. It isn’t a conventional murder mystery which is what most thrillers tend to be. There are no dead bodies in this. In many ways, it’s a little bit of a cross-genre kind of a thing.”After having discussed the novel extensively, and DJ’s view on abortions and a woman’s autonomy over her own body, Sekhri and Sen move on to discuss the bizarre, shocking, and extremely disappointing comments made by Bollywood celebrities on rapes in India.The greatest superstar of the country, Amitabh Bachchan, also the brand ambassador of ‘Beti Bachao Beti Padhao’, when asked to comment on the Kathua rape case, said: “‘Don’t bring up this issue, it is terrible to even talk about it.”While it is a disgusting incident, that doesn’t mean you don’t comment on it. As Sekhri commented: “He is a superstar and we respect him but he is like every other uncle.”Next in line is Saroj Khan, who had something to say about the existence of the casting couch in the industry: “Tum film industry ke peeche kyu pade ho. Woh kamse kam roti toh dedeti hai. Rape karke chorh toh nai deti”. To Sen, the justification that she is making is hardly some salvation.While Bachchan’s and Saroj Khan’s old age can be held up as an excuse for making such statements, what reason does Ranbir Kapoor have? Speaking about the casting couch, the Rockstar actor said: "I don’t know if it exists. I have never been expected to do it” and then laughed!Sen had a very obvious remark to make to that, “For everyone who comes from a level of privilege in their sphere of life, to say I’ve never seen this deprivation is ridiculous.”Moving on, the duo discusses the teaser of Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Sanju, produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra and directed by Rajkumar Hirani. Both are highly impressed by the actor’s uncanny resemblance to Sanjay Dutt, but the teaser fails to make a mark on them.According to Sen, “I didn’t think much of the teaser. I thought it was a bit farcical. Like they had just slapped it together. And for some reason, I got the feeling that it was making a hero out of Sanjay Dutt’s stupidities. Because I do think he’s a silly man. He came from the lap of privilege and went wayward. That has been made into a virtue.”Sekhri, however, is less harsh in his opinion on the teaser, “What they’ve attempted is very clever. His life is more tragic than comic. But rather than make the trailer tragic, they attempted to make it almost farcical. I don’t think it works. But it was a clever thing to have tried.”Next, the new Durex Kohinoor Meetha Pan condom ad is reviewed. For Sekhri, the ad is "wrong in all sorts of ways". He also adds, “Ever since Pooja Bedi’s Kamasutra ad, nobody has come up with a classy condom ad. All condom ads have been sleazy.”Talking of advertisements, the next topic of discussion is a print ad commissioned by the ministry of health, to promote healthy eating and being slim. But of course, it’s only directed at women. No surprises there.Sekhri brings out the fallacies that this ad, which shows two women of different sizes, displays. Lastly, Sen talks about an Amazon original that she watched, written and acted in by Sumukhi Suresh, called ‘Pushpavalli’. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Split Screen Podcast
The Hollywood Remake Of 'Parinda'

Split Screen Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 92:01


This episode is the first time that we compared two movies, remade by the same director, in Bollywood and Hollywood. Shah is joined by [Erin Fraser](https://mobile.twitter.com/erinefraser), co-host of [Bollywood Is For Lovers](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers), to compare Vidhu Vinod Chopra's original Bollywood movie Parinda, to his own Hollywood remake, Broken Horses.  SHOW NOTES:  Erin discusses how she stumbled onto [Bollywood](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bollywood) and why she does what she does. We get to know Erin and her thoughts on remakes; what she's indifferent about, and what annoys her. Shah spends a LONG time gushing about [Erin's show](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers). Which he claims he was not paid to do. Erin provides a Spoiler-free Synopsis of [Parinda.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0102636/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1) Erin and Shah discuss our mutual awe at Parinda and how ahead of its time it was for a Bollywood movie. They discuss [Vidhu Vinod Chopra](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0006765/?ref_=tt_ov_dr) and his influence in Bollywood, along with his different roles in the industry. Erin and Shah marvel at the terrible-ness of [Broken Horses.](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2503954/?ref_=nm_flmg_wr_3) It's almost like the director of both these movies, devolved in talent and ambition, over the years. CONTACT INFO:  Erin's Podcast: [Bollywood Is For Lovers](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers) Erin's Twitter: [@erinefraser](https://mobile.twitter.com/erinefraser) Erin's Podcast on Twitter: [@BollywoodPod](https://mobile.twitter.com/BollywoodPod) Follow the Podcast on Twitter: [@splitscreen_pod](https://mobile.twitter.com/splitscreen_pod) Follow Shah personally on Twitter: [@theshahshahid](https://mobile.twitter.com/theshahshahid) Like Us On Facebook: [Blank Page Beatdown](https://www.facebook.com/blankpagebeatdown/) Email me: shah@blankpagebeatdown.com If you enjoyed the show, please leave us a Rating + Review [here](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/split-screen-podcast/id1056295660?mt=2). WHERE TO LISTEN:  [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/split-screen-podcast/id1056295660?mt=2) | [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/split-screen-podcast) | [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5NDI2OTQucnNz)| [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ds1sUZHlQRYOtl6QxfvRL) Support the show on [Patreon.](https://www.patreon.com/shahshahid) #VidhuVinodChopra #Parinda #BrokenHorses #Remake #Bollywood #Movies #BollywoodIsForLovers #SplitScreenPodcast #ErinFraser #ShahShahid #AntonYelchin #AnilKapoor #JackieShroff #Nanapatekar

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Bollywood is For Lovers
8: Straight From The Heart: Three Films by Sanjay Leela Bhansali

Bollywood is For Lovers

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2015 67:08


In this episode we discuss director Sanjay Leela Bhansali with an in-depth look at three of his films Show Notes: This episode is late, we’re sorry (but our next episode will be out soon) Matt and Boman Irani are becoming pretty close Shout out to Shah Shahid and the Split Screen Podcast Sanjay Leela Bhansali, director of Devdas and Ram-Leela Vidhu Vinod Chopra, director of Broken Horses Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam Who can tell the difference between Italy and Hungary? Kissing will not get you pregnant  Erin doesn’t watch the songs before seeing the film Oprah lied to us INTERVAL (”Dholi Taro Dhol Baaje” from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam) Black When Matt was a child he didn’t know the difference between Helen Keller and Anne Frank Rani Mukherjee evokes Chaplin When does SLB set his films? Guzaarish, a about euthanasia or “ethanasia” Hrithik Roshan, without the use of his body He does dance with a giant bubble though and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan claps Don’t replay Action Replayy Auteurism NEXT TIME: we go to the movies to see Dilwale and Bajirao Mastani with our good friend Juliet Franklin  Find us on iTunes!  and Stitcher! Follow us on Twitter! Like us on Facebook!

Love Bollywood
R&P: Farah Khan & Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Love Bollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2015 118:02


Bollywood Biopic special! Raj & Pablo take a look at Bollywood films inspired by true life events. Choreographer, Director and Producer Farah Khan reveals all about her Bollywood friends whilst Producer and Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra talks about his latest production ‘Broken Horses’. Plus Salil Acharya brings the latest news live from Mumbai!

Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast
Bollycast Ep 13 : Review Of Anurag Kashyap's Ugly. Preview of Bombay Velvet & Jazbaa

Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2015 51:28


Bollywood Film Previews PK Our thoughts on FIR filed against makers of PK According to reports The film received flack for the portrayal of 'God' in a different manner which did not go down well with many followers of the religion. And now, we hear that an FIR has been lodged against director Rajkumar Hirani, producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Siddharth Roy Kapur, and actor Aamir Khan for portraying Lord 'Shiva' in bad light by Prashant Patel, Secretary of Hindu Legal Cell. Also, they have been accused of making comments on rituals of Hindu Dharma, and the dialogue 'Jo darta hai vo hi mandir jaata hai' has been specifically mentioned in the complaint. Jazbaa is the Bollywood remake of the South Korean film Seven Days which was released in 2007. The film will see Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in the role of a lawyer, while Irrfan Khan plays the role of a suspended cop. It is being said that the story of Seven Days too had a lawyer as the protagonist, who is on a mission to save her kidnapped daughter, by fighting a case for an alleged criminal who is on a death row for committing heinous crimes like rape and murder and she has only seven days for the trial. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLPG6oU8Pp0

Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast
Bollycast Ep 12 : Review of Aamir Khan's PK. Preview of Broken Horses & Wazir

Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2014 63:52


Bollywood Film Previews   Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Film Broken Horses About the relationship between two brothers - a concert-level violinist and a hired mercenary - and is set against the drug war in the turbulent American-Mexican border. About how wrong choices can destroy lives and everything one loves.   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=iYA9eNcNTNI   Wazir is an upcoming 2015 Hindi drama starring Amitabh Bachchan, Farhan Akhtar, Aditi Rao Hydari and directed by Bejoy Nambiar. The first shot of movie was taken on 28 September 2014 in Mumbai.   https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Ts0wC8LRM       Main Review of PK     PK Acronym for "Peekay is a 2014 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, produced by Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra and Siddharth Roy Kapur, and written by Hirani and Abhijat Joshi.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82ZEDGPCkT8  

Love Bollywood
R&P: Aamir Khan and Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Love Bollywood

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2014 19:56


Bollywood superstar, Aamir Khan and film producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra talk about one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, PK.

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Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast
Bollycast Ep: 7 Review of Shahrukh Khan's Happy New Year. Preview of PK, Action Jackson & Liar's Dice

Bollycast: A Bollywood/Hollywood Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2014 40:52


Bollywood Film Previews   PK   PK is an upcoming Hindicomedy-dramafamily film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, produced by Rajkumar Hirani, Vidhu Vinod Chopra

The Point Blank Show
Point Blank with Nitin Chandrakant Desai

The Point Blank Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2011 40:00


In our film industry, what Amitabh Bachchan or Dilip Kumar is to acting, Nitin Chandrakant Desai is to art direction. The winner of four national awards and many successful movies such as Lagaan, Devdas, Jodha Akbar, Hum Dil Dechuke Sanam, Munnabhai, etc talks about his craft and the challenges of his everyday job. He takes us through his experiece of working with directors like Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Sanjay Leela Bhansai, Danny Boyle and Ashutosh Gowarikar. His job demands him to think on his feet and deliver results in open sets where temperature can soar up to 45 degrees.This podcast charts the journey of the man who once lived in a 10X10 Worli chawl and today is Indias most respected Art Director who still maintains the modesty of a newcomer.