Podcasts by IIF
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The Archies, Joram from 2023-12-09T13:07:51
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two Hindi films: Zoya Akhtar's The Archies and Devashish Makhija's Joram.
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Sam Bahadur, Animal from 2023-12-04T10:02:05
Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss the two big Bollywood releases: a dull biopic (Sam Bahadur) and an expensive Sandeep Reddy Vanga rant (Animal)
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Films & Writing #25: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-11-29T07:31:49
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return to chat about the following topics: Fantasy films, Emraan Hashmi, Juhi Chawla.
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Apurva, The Railway Men from 2023-11-22T13:13:13
Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss the survival thriller Apurva (Disney+ Hotstar) and the YRF limited series, The Railway Men (Netflix).
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Tiger 3, The Killer from 2023-11-14T10:25:21
Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss the new Salman Khan starrer Tiger 3, and David Fincher's The Killer (Netflix).
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Films & Writing #24: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-11-09T14:34:14
They're back! Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss topics like the 2023 Mumbai Film Festival, directors Ashutosh Gowarikar, Meghna Gulzar, R. Balki, Rajkumar Santoshi and actress Sania Ma...
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Wrap: The best of MAMI 2023 from 2023-11-07T09:59:03
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss their experience of the 2023 MAMI Mumbai Film Festival – their favourite films, moments, anecdotes and rants about unruly moviegoers.
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Khufiya, Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley from 2023-10-05T14:04:46
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Khufiya (Netflix), Vishal Bhardwaj's latest film. It starts with a brief chat about his long-form debut, Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of ...
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Films & Writing #23: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-09-29T11:11:30
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva continue their nostalgic 1990s Bollywood dash – featuring Sunny Deol, Karishma Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Sanjay Kapoor and more.
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Jaane Jaan, The Great Indian Family from 2023-09-23T08:40
Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Ishita Sengupta discuss Sujoy Ghosh's Jaane Jaan and Vijay Krishna Acharya's The Great Indian Family.
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Films & Writing #22: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-09-21T14:27:37
In this episode, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss Priyanka Chopra and 1990s Bollywood.
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Friday Night Plan, Scam 2003: The Telgi Story from 2023-09-05T12:19:59
Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss the Netflix film "Friday Night Plan" and the Sony Liv series "Scam 2003: The Telgi Story".
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Films & Writing #21: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-08-31T04:37:55
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss Naseeruddin Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah, Mani Ratnam's Hindi cinema and Abhishek Bachchan.
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Gadar 2, Dream Girl 2 from 2023-08-26T12:05:19
Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta gather the courage to discuss two terrible Bollywood sequels.
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Kohrra: Writers Gunjit Chopra & Diggi Sisodia from 2023-08-23T10:34:57
Film critic Rahul Desai discusses the hit Netflix series "Kohrra" with its two writers, Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia.
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Made In Heaven 2 from 2023-08-11T15:03:57
Film critics Rahul Desai and Ishita Sengupta discuss their feelings about Season 2 of Made In Heaven.
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Films & Writing #20: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-08-07T07:49:58
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva do their 20th podcast together – discussing topics like Karan Johar, Ram Gopal Varma, Abhay Deol, and Mumbai on celluloid.
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Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani from 2023-07-31T11:58:25
Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss Karan Johar's latest, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahani.
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Oppenheimer, Barbie from 2023-07-24T14:30:51
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the summer phenomenon that is Barbenheimer.
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Films & Writing #19: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-07-20T06:17:59
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return to discuss varied topics: Christopher Nolan, Hansal Mehta and a little bit of the classic Satya.
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2023 Mid-year review from 2023-06-25T09:58:21
At the midway point of 2023, film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the year in Hindi cinema so far.
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Adipurush, Extraction 2 from 2023-06-19T08:26:07
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Indian mythological drama ADIPURUSH and the Netflix actioner EXTRACTION 2.
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Bloody Daddy, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse from 2023-06-12T10:37:41
Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss the almost-there Hindi film "Bloody Daddy" and the pathbreaking "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse". (Bloo...
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Films & Writing #18: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-06-11T05:12:58
In this episode, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the legacies of Vicky Kaushal, Jab We Met, Kareena Kapoor (Khan) and more.
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Films & Writing #17: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-05-24T08:25:35
In their latest episode, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva overcome some technical issues to discuss Vishal Bhardwaj's Shakespearean trilogy and actor Rajkummar Rao.
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Afwaah, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 from 2023-05-09T08:51:46
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Sudhir Mishra's Afwaah and James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
In memory of Irrfan from 2023-05-03T09:07:44
Three years after his passing, film critics Ishita Sengupta and Poulomi Das discuss their favourite Irrfan Khan performances.
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Salman Khan from 2023-04-26T09:07:21
Film critics Rahul Desai, Ishita Sengupta and Uday Bhatia discuss Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan – and the legacy of Salman Khan.
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Films & Writing #16: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-04-15T17:52:37
In their latest podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss actors Ajay Devgn, Kajol, Sheeba Chaddha – and their favourite opening montage sequences in films.
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Films & Writing #15: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-03-29T07:44:10
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return to discuss the 2023 Oscars, Manoj Bajpayee, Vidya Balan and more.
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Films & Writing #14: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-02-23T07:59:04
Writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss The Romantics, the Yash Raj Films legacy and their favourite YRF movies/moments.
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The Fabelmans, Farzi from 2023-02-20T13:27:17
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Steven Spielberg's THE FABELMANS, and Raj & DK's new series, FARZI.
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Films & Writing #13: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2023-02-09T07:42:24
In their latest podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss action cinema, Deepika Padukone and animated films.
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Kuttey, Aftersun from 2023-01-13T10:32:16
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two recent debuts: the Hindi misfire KUTTEY (theatrical) and the wondrous AFTERSUN (Mubi).
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The Banshees of Inisherin, Decision to Leave from 2023-01-07T09:40:24
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two great films of 2022 – Martin McDonagh's anti-bromance and Park Chan-wook's timeless love story – in their first podcast of 2023.
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2022 Wrap: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-12-30T09:45:43
Film writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the year that was: favourite moments, films, songs, reviews and more.
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Govinda Naam Mera from 2022-12-26T05:29:49
Film critics Ishita Sengupta, Poulomi Das and Sucharita Tyagi discuss the failings of Shashank Khaitan's Govinda Naam Mera.
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Avatar: The Way of Water from 2022-12-18T09:55:47
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss James Cameron's expansive and expensive Avatar: The Way of Water.
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Qala, An Action Hero from 2022-12-03T10:48:35
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia kick off the final month of 2022 by discussing two very different Hindi films they both liked: Qala (Netflix) and An Action Hero.
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Drishyam 2, She Said from 2022-11-21T11:04:06
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi thriller Drishyam 2 and the MeToo newsroom drama, She Said.
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Monica O My Darling, Uunchai, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever from 2022-11-14T09:49:34
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss three vastly different titles: Vasan Bala's Netflix thriller "Monica O My Darling," the new Sooraj Barjatya melodrama "Uunchai, "and the Black Pa...
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Films & Writing# 12: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-11-07T08:00:21
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return for their 11th podcast together. The topics feature movie villains, the art of comic timing, romantic comedies, the career of Shahid Kapoor and more. ...
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Doctor G, Ram Setu from 2022-10-26T12:25:46
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi films DOCTOR G and Akshay Kumar's latest, RAM SETU.
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Films & Writing #11: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-10-12T04:13:16
In their 11th podcast together, Rahul Desai chats with Pankaj Sachdeva about the relationship between traveling and writing, about horror cinema, and Amitabh Bachchan.
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Athena, Everything Everywhere All At Once from 2022-10-08T11:09:34
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss two of the best films of 2022 so far, Athena (Netflix) and Everything Everywhere All At Once (Theatres).
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Brahmastra from 2022-09-12T14:34:08
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the biggest Hindi film of the year, Brahmastra: Part One–Shiva.
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Films & Writing #10: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-08-27T06:08:17
In their tenth podcast together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the careers of Shefali Shah, Anurag Kashyap and the current predicaments of Hindi cinema.
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Laal Singh Chaddha from 2022-08-15T08:33:43
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the film LAAL SINGH CHADDHA and their varying reactions to it.
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Shamshera, The Gray Man, RK/RKay from 2022-07-27T10:23:32
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the three big releases of the week (in the following order): Shamshera (Hindi), The Gray Man (English) and RK/RKay (Hindi).
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Jaadugar, Shabaash Mithu from 2022-07-18T10:06:27
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Jaadugar (Netflix) and the Mithali Raj biopic, Shabaash Mithu.
Films & Writing #9: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-07-18T07:27:01
In their 9th podcast, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the career of Ranveer Singh, the art of visual effects and the current landscape of freelance film journalism.
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Jugjugg Jeeyo, Rocketry: The Nambi Effect from 2022-07-04T10:27:33
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the two recent Hindi releases, Jugjugg Jeeyo and Rocketry: The Nambi Effect.
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Films & Writing #8: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-06-28T07:18:19
In their 8th episode together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the art of Bollywood choreography, Tabu's acting career, cameos and the criticism of film critics.
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Films & Writing #7: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-06-10T08:02:42
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva return for their 7th episode together: about Bollywood historical films, reviewing performances, the anthology film syndrome and Aamir Khan's filmography.
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Samrat Prithviraj, Top Gun: Maverick from 2022-06-06T09:54:27
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the Hindi historical Samrat Prithviraj and the electric Tom Cruise starrer, Top Gun: Maverick.
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Panchayat 2 from 2022-05-24T07:47:46
Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur and Uday Bhatia discuss Panchayat 2.
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Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Modern Love: Mumbai from 2022-05-17T08:50:29
Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Tanul Thakur discuss the Ranveer Singh-starrer Jayeshbhai Jordaar and the Amazon anthology, Modern Love: Mumbai.
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Films & Writing #6: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-05-14T13:16:48
In their sixth podcast together, Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva further their discussion about the craft of screenplay writing.
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Jersey, Runway 34 from 2022-05-01T06:51:40
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur are back, discussing two recent Hindi releases: Jersey and Runway 34.
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Films & Writing #5: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-04-18T07:19:21
In their fifth podcast together, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the art of screenplays, supporting actors/characters and more.
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Sharmaji Namkeen, Kaun Pravin Tambe? from 2022-04-05T11:20:35
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the Hindi films Sharmaji Namkeen and Kaun Pravin Tambe?.
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Films & writing #4: Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-03-17T07:17:07
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss editing, cinematography, film criticism and the Oscars.
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Gangubai Kathiawadi from 2022-03-01T10:27:49
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest, starring Alia Bhatt.
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Badhaai Do, Tahir Raj Bhasin from 2022-02-21T10:56:51
Film critics Rahul Desai and Poulomi Das discuss the film BADHAAI DO, "hybrid" masculinity and a bit of actor Tahir Raj Bhasin's golden moment.
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Gehraiyaan from 2022-02-15T14:57:50
Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur, Poulomi Das and Uday Bhatia discuss Shakun Batra's GEHRAIYAAN.
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The Tender Bar, All That Breathes from 2022-02-08T08:03:08
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss George Clooney's THE TENDER BAR and Shaunak Sen's ALL THAT BREATHES, the Grand Jury documentary Prize winner at Sundance 2022.
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Film Writing #3: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-02-07T08:02:38
In the latest podcast, writers Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss film festival coverage, sound design, music and Shakun Batra's filmography.
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The Lost Daughter from 2022-01-14T10:45:22
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss Maggie Gyllenhaal's gripping directorial debut, The Lost Daughter.
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Film Writing #2: Rahul Desai & Pankaj Sachdeva from 2022-01-06T11:36:59
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss the craft of film criticism, reviews and more in the second part of their "Writing" series.
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Atrangi Re from 2021-12-27T07:38:29
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the new Aanand L. Rai film, Atrangi Re.
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Bob Biswas from 2021-12-06T09:45:43
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss BOB BISWAS, the Kahaani spin-off streaming on ZEE5.
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Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year from 2021-10-31T07:03:31
Rahul Desai and Pankaj Sachdeva discuss one of their favourite Hindi films, Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year.
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Sardar Udham from 2021-10-20T14:14:45
Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Tanul Thakur discuss Shoojit Sircar's Sardar Udham.
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In conversation with Hemant Gaba from 2021-10-09T15:42:17
In our new artist podcast, National Award-winning filmmaker Hemant Gaba discusses his films Shuttlecock Boys (2011), Japan In Nagaland (2015) and An Engineered Dream (2018) with host Sashi. He a...
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Break Point from 2021-10-07T12:18:17
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia discuss the ZEE5 sports documentary series about Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, BREAK POINT.
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Indie Parishad: Harshajit Goyary from 2021-09-25T16:08:21
In this special fifth episode, host Sashi catches up with his long-lost school friend Harshajit Goyary, who currently works as a sound designer and recordist in the film industry. Harshajit talk...
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Indie Parishad: Megha Chakraborty from 2021-09-20T04:19:41
Megha Chakraborty is a writer, DP and producer working in Mumbai. In this 4th episode of Indie Parishad, she discusses the indie space and talks about her experience of making/distributing the f...
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Bhoot Police from 2021-09-16T10:43:29
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the new Bollywood horror comedy on Disney+ Hotstar, BHOOT POLICE.
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Mumbai Diaries 26/11 from 2021-09-14T16:10:25
Film critics Rahul Desai and Poulomi Das discuss the new Amazon web series, MUMBAI DIARIES 26/11.
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Indie Parishad: Falah Faisal from 2021-09-14T08:14:15
This episode features Bangalore-based filmmaker, stand-up comic, sketch & comic creator and actor, Falah Faisal. He speaks of his superhero comic Musalman, ...
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Film writing: Pankaj Sachdeva & Rahul Desai from 2021-09-05T16:12:21
Writer-blogger Pankaj Sachdeva chats with film critic Rahul Desai about their shared love for cinema, writing and everything in between.
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Shershaah, Bhuj: The Pride of India from 2021-08-17T12:13:23
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the two Independence Day 2021 Bollywood releases, SHERSHAAH and BHUJ: THE PRIDE OF INDIA.
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Indie Parishad: Sayantan Bose from 2021-08-09T05:50:52
In the second episode, Kolkata-based filmmaker Sayantan Bose speaks his heart out on indie filmmaking and the struggles of telling stories the way one intends to.
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Sarpatta Parambarai from 2021-08-04T12:25:23
Film critics Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Aditya Shrikrishna trade thoughts about Pa Ranjith's SARPATTA PARAMBARAI.
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Indie Parishad: Samya Mukt Kavita from 2021-08-03T06:07
In our new podcast series INDIE PARISHAD, host Sashi will speak to independent filmmakers across the country. The first guest is Delhi-based poet-filmmaker, Samya Mukt Kavita. T...
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Bullets Over Bombay: The film-book podcast from 2021-07-30T16:15:17
Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss with fellow film critic Uday Bhatia the upcoming release of his first book: the journey, the balance, the Satya legacy and the quirks of long-form writing.&n...
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Movies Are Us: Jayasmita Dutta Roy from 2021-07-23T14:02:30
Our 13th episode of "Movies Are Us" features history graduate and writer Jayasmita Dutta Roy, who discusses the movies Eyes Wide Shut, Mulholland Drive and The Sacrifice. She also speaks about h...
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Haseen Dillruba from 2021-07-06T13:25:42
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the new Netflix thriller, Haseen Dillruba, its criticism and its now-controversial legacy.
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Audio essay: The real F.R.I.E.N.D.S from 2021-06-22T07:38:37
Palestinian Indophile and "Bollywood Over Hollywood" creator Rashad speaks about FRIENDS and a little-known Fox sitcom that premiered a year before the airing of the famous all-...
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Movies Are Us: Roopkatha Das from 2021-06-15T07:20:42
In the 12th episode of Movies Are Us, Aerospace Engineering student Roopkatha Das speaks about how the movies "A Separation" and "Into The Wild" influenced her life and decision...
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Vidya Balan from 2021-06-14T11:22:32
On the eve of SHERNI, film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the exceptional legacy of actress Vidya Balan.
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The Family Man 2 from 2021-06-09T11:27:48
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur go long on THE FAMILY MAN Season 2, its merits, controversies, criticisms and the need for nuanced film appreciation.
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Manoj Bajpayee from 2021-06-02T15:37:06
On the eve of "The Family Man 2," film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the multifaceted acting career of the great Manoj Bajpayee.
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"Alma Matters" Interview: Prashant Raj from 2021-06-02T08:30:48
In our latest IIF interview, host Sashi discusses the Netflix documentary series "Alma Matters: Inside the IIT Dream" with its creator and co-director, Prashant Raj.
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Another Round from 2021-05-27T14:23:29
Sober film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Thomas Vinterberg's Oscar-winning ode to drinking, ANOTHER ROUND.
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The Ray Podcast: HIRAK RAJAR DESHE (1980) from 2021-05-17T06:28:37
In the second episode of The Ray Podcast, host Sashi discusses with his Kolkata based friends Debosmita Sarkar and Nabanita Kundu the much-loved Hirak Rajar Deshe Listen
Milestone (Meel Patthar) from 2021-05-11T09:51:56
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Ivan Ayr's terrific second film, MILESTONE (Meel Patthar), which is now streaming on Netflix.
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The Disciple from 2021-05-02T10:45:10
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss their love for THE DISCIPLE, Chaitanya Tamhane's second film, now streaming on Netflix.
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The Ray Podcast: NAYAK from 2021-05-02T06:37:44
To mark 100 years of Satyajit Ray, we kick-start our new podcast series with a discussion on NAYAK (1966). The first episode features host Sashi Mukherjee along...
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Ajeeb Daastaans from 2021-04-19T10:27:43
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the four short films of the new Netflix anthology, AJEEB DAASTAANS.
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Movies Are Us: Syed Habeeb Tehseen from 2021-04-14T05:16:05
The 11th episode of "Movies Are Us" features Syed Habeeb Tehseen, a Masters student in German Literature Studies at JNU. Habeeb talks about how the classics Pickpocket, Wild Str...
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Movies Are Us: Shivani Dixit from 2021-04-06T05:48:20
Shivani Dixit, a Delhi-based entertainment journalist, talks about how the films Pyaasa, Manchester By The Sea and The Pursuit Of Happyness impacted her life. ...
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Movies Are Us: Nabanita Kundu from 2021-03-25T10:27:27
Sashi talks to Nabanita Kundu, a visual merchandiser for Godrej in Guwahati, about how the Ray films Teen Kanya, Hirak Rajar Deshe and Ghare Baire impacted her...
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Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar from 2021-03-22T13:18:49
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss their opposing views of Dibakar Banerjee's "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar" – and the inherently personal nature of film reviewing.
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Movies Are Us: Mohit Chomal from 2021-03-15T14:31
Movies Are Us host Sashi chats with his Kolkata-based ex-colleague Mohit Chomal about how the films Salaam Bombay!, Maqbool and Ashani Sanket ...
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Bombay Begums from 2021-03-11T06:12:56
Four film critics – Poulomi Das, Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia and Tanul Thakur – discuss the Alankrita Shrivastava-created new Netflix series, Bombay Begums.
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Eeb Allay Ooo! from 2021-02-19T08:27:42
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the experience of debutant Prateek Vats' EEB ALLAY OOO!, one of the finest Indian films of 2020 now streaming on Netflix.
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Movies Are Us: Angad Singh from 2021-01-31T07:21:17
Our latest "Movies Are Us" episode hosted by Shashi Mukherjee features his Paris-based childhood friend Angad Singh, who speaks about how iconic underdog films like ...
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The White Tiger from 2021-01-26T11:49:51
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the flaws of Netflix's The White Tiger, a book-to-screen adaptation of Aravind Adiga's Booker-winning novel.
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Pieces of a Woman from 2021-01-13T05:11:21
Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur & Uday Bhatia discuss the new Netflix drama, PIECES OF A WOMAN, Vanessa Kirby's performance and *that* astonishing single-take sequence.
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Film criticism and Hindi cinema in 2020 from 2020-12-31T09:23:33
In our final podcast of 2020, film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the effect this warped year has had on their craft of film criticism, and run through the hits and misses of Hindi...
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IIF Podcast: Cinemapreneur founder Gaurav Raturi from 2020-12-13T05:47:36
In our latest IIF podcast, host Shashi Mukherjee is in conversation with the young founder of the new pay-per-view OTT indie-film platform "Cinemapreneur," Gaurav Raturi. In thi...
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Movies Are Us: Milind Kelkar from 2020-12-01T06:33:37
Our 6th MOVIES ARE US episode features Pune-based 'Art Of Living' teacher, Milind Kelkar. Mr. Kelkar worked as an electrical engineer with ONGC for 32 years before pursuing his passion. He talks...
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IIF Podcast: SIR from 2020-11-20T14:56:43
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Rohena Gera's masterful feature "SIR," starring Tillotama Shome and Vivek Gomber.
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IIF Podcast: Mirzapur 2, Scam 1992 from 2020-11-06T09:46:56
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the two recent web shows, MIRZAPUR 2 and SCAM 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.
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IIF Podcast: "Scam 1992" co-writer Saurav Dey from 2020-10-27T06:45:40
Our latest podcast features Saurav Dey, the co-writer of one of the most acclaimed Indian web shows in recent times, Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story.
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Interview: "Scam 1992" actor Jaimini Pathak from 2020-10-25T09:05:04
For our latest IIF podcast, host Shashi Mukherjee chats with Jaimini Pathak, the terrific actor behind the role of R. Sitaraman, the SBI assistant manager in
Movies Are Us: Rakshitha Madhusoodan from 2020-10-20T14:06:35
It’s 25 Years Of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (DDLJ) today and this fifth episode of MOVIES ARE US is a tribute to the phenomenon. Our guest is Rakshitha...
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Movies Are Us: Ayushi Anand from 2020-10-13T04:54:52
Ayushi Anand is a writer, editor and director who works in an advertising company in Bangalore. In our latest MOVIES ARE US, she speaks about how the movies Amélie, A Separation and
Movies Are Us: Madhuram Aparajita from 2020-10-10T07:52:04
In our latest episode of MOVIES ARE US, host Shashi Mukherjee speaks to Madhuram Aparajita, a Delhi-based lawyer and disability rights activist. She opens up ab...
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IIF Podcast: Halahal, Serious Men from 2020-10-05T17:20:32
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Randeep Jha's HALAHAL (Eros Now) and...
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Movies Are Us: Kruti Kattige from 2020-09-28T08:15:18
The latest "Movies Are Us" podcast – where Shashi Mukherjee speaks to non-film people about how movies affect their lives – features Kruti Kattige. Kruti is a 24-year-old archit...
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IIF Podcast: Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare from 2020-09-20T13:21:55
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur trade thoughts about Alankrita Srivastava's Netflix film, DOLLY KITTY AUR WOH CHAMAKTE SITARE.
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Movies Are Us: Chandni Sethi from 2020-09-15T09:49:04
In our new series, MOVIES ARE US, Shashi Mukherjee (@shashpicious) examines the personal dimension of cinema – by speaking to people about how movies have defined their...
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IIF Podcast: CARGO from 2020-09-12T11:00:22
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss Arati Kadav's CARGO, the Hindi-language sci-fi film now streaming on Netflix.
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IIF Podcast: Class of '83 from 2020-08-26T07:10:16
Film critics Rahul Desai, Tanul Thakur and Uday Bhatia discuss their differing opinions of Atul Sabharwal's CLASS OF '83 (Netflix).
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IIF Podcast: Writer-improviser Rohit Nair from 2020-08-23T15:45:47
In the latest artists' podcast, IIF contributor Shashi Mukherjee speaks to Rohit Nair – a Mumbai-based improviser and screenwriter – about his craft and career so far.
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IIF Podcast: Gunjan Saxena from 2020-08-16T05:39:51
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur discuss the Netflix biopic GUNJAN SAXENA – in a chat that starts with MS Dhoni's retirement (till 13:35) and ends as a rave on Pankaj Tripathi.
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IIF Podcast: Shakuntala Devi, Raat Akeli Hai from 2020-08-04T05:00:04
Four film critics – Aditya Shrikrishna, Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia & Tanul Thakur – discuss the biopic Shakuntala Devi (Amazon) and the noir thriller Raat Akeli Hai (Netflix).
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IIF Podcast: The music of Manas Ullas from 2020-08-02T06:53:49
In our latest Artists' podcast, music aficionado Arpit speaks to Manas Ullas, a veteran indie musician whose band Mode.AKA's track, "Chase in Chinatown," was featured on the sou...
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IIF Podcast: Indian Matchmaking from 2020-07-22T07:17:41
Film critic and trashy-reality-TV expert Poulomi Das hijacks the IIF podcast to discuss the latest internet sensation – Netflix's INDIAN MATCHMAKING – with fellow critic Aditya Shrikrishna (of "...
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IIF Podcast: Breathe (Into the Shadows) from 2020-07-19T07:59:38
Film critics Rahul Desai and Tanul Thakur trade differing opinions of the Amazon series, Breathe: Into the Shadows, before discussing mental health, natural bias, perspective an...
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IIF Podcast: The legend of Tom Hanks from 2020-07-18T07:47:32
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia get overexcited and have a long-form discussion about "great guy" Tom Hanks – and their all-time favourite Hanx performances.
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IIF Podcast: The art of casting from 2020-07-13T08:10:38
In our new Artists' Podcast, IIF contributor Shashi Mukherjee speaks to upcoming casting director Yash Nagarkoti (Shakuntala Devi, Chintu Ka Birthday, Durgavati) about his young career and the n...
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IIF Podcast: The art of cutting trailers from 2020-07-04T05:59:03
Writer/podcaster Aditya Khanna discusses the art & business of cutting movie trailers with Maulik Sharma, a freelance filmmaker who also edits films & commercials for a living.
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IIF Podcast: AARYA & BULBBUL from 2020-06-27T06:24:25
It's a full house! Five film critics discuss the highly acclaimed series Hotstar's AARYA (0-29:00), before moving on to trade different opinions about Netflix's BULBBUL (29:00-1:09:35).
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IIF Podcast: Sushant Singh Rajput, Gulabo Sitabo & Da 5 Bloods from 2020-06-19T06:31:02
Four film critics – Rahul Desai, Uday Bhatia, Poulomi Das and Aditya Shrikrishna – discuss a week at the movies that ended in tragedy.
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IIF Podcast: Chintu Ka Birthday from 2020-06-09T06:57:11
Three film critics – Aditya Shrikrishna, Poulomi Das and Rahul Desai – discuss the hell out of "Chintu Ka Birthday," the warmly reviewed anti-war chamber drama now streaming on ZEE5.
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IIF Podcast: Equipment Rentals and Coronavirus from 2020-05-31T06:21:17
In the latest IIF episode, filmmaker Vaibhav Munjal chats with Pratik Jain, the founder of Paxton Equipments – a Mumbai-based camera equipment rental company – ...
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IIF Podcast: The Sports Movie Nuts from 2020-05-15T07:54:47
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia are back, this time getting lost in the "Sports Movie" memory lane. In this episode, they steer clear of the illustrious names and instead discuss their ...
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IIF Podcast: A Dubbing Artist Speaks from 2020-05-10T06:28:15
Filmmaker Vaibhav Munjal chats with dubbing and voiceover artist Barkha Swaroop Saxena about the significance of her craft in the Indian film industry.
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IIF Podcast: Remembering Irrfan from 2020-05-01T18:21:50
Film critics Rahul Desai and Uday Bhatia get melancholic and trade thoughts about the late, great Irrfan Khan.
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