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129 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsInterviews and conversations centered on cinema and streaming shows. Discerning conversations; organic interviews.
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Episode 63: Kohrra, Halahal - with Randeep Jha
March 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MBRandeep Jha joins us for a long chat on his excellent debut feature film Halahal, Netflix's Kohrra, his equally uncompromising short film Kartaa, and Trial by Fire which he co-directed. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2024 ...
Episode 62: Box Office Roundup - with Akkshay Rathie
February 16, 2024 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBFor cinephiles, cinema halls are like places of worship. Following the long and harsh Covid winter, cinema halls had a massive sunny run in 2023 thanks to Pathaan, Gadar 2, Jawan and Animal. Exhibitor and friend of the podcast, Akkshay Rathie joins us for a chat on — the banner year that was 2023 for Hindi cinema, consumption patterns, trends, revival of single screens thanks to Gadar 2 and Jawan, and as Akkshay put it, the "out of syllabus" phenomenon of Animal. Join us! If you enjoy the ...
Episode 61: Raakh (1989) - with Aditya Bhattacharya
December 31, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour - 74.7 MBAditya Bhattacharya's Raakh (1989) is a powder keg of a film. The kind of film which you can't stop thinking about for a day or two, every time you watch it. Aditya joins me for almost a 2-hour long chat on his remarkable debut film, the story behind the film, Aamir Khan, and more. Join us! If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Jog...
Episode 60: Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2 (2003) - with Shashanka Ghosh
November 14, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBOne of my favorite Arshad Warsi films turns 20 this week. Writer-director Shashanka Ghosh joins me to talk about Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part 2, a film that was an absolute trip and had banger of a soundtrack that included Kailash Kher's chartbuster Allah Ke Bande. Crazy stories about a crazy film. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: H...
Episode 59: Thoovanathumbikal (1987) - with Bejoy Nambiar
October 11, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 45 MBBejoy Nambiar (Shaitan, David, Solo, Taish) joins us for a deep dive of one of his all-time favorites, Padmarajan's Thoovanathumbikal. We talked about the complex characterizations, Mohanlal's terrific performance, Sumalatha's fascinating Clara and Johnson's timeless background score. Bejoy also shared a conversation he had with his mentor Mani Ratnam around the Padmarajan classic. If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedbac...
Episode 58: Hansal Mehta
August 30, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 78.1 MBHansal Mehta joins us for a chat on two of his early films, Dil Pe Mat Le Yaar and Chhal. One's a black comedy about end of innocence. The other's a sharp action drama centered around betrayal. Both films had compelling story lines, terrific cast, great music and both attempted something new in their technique. Two films I wish more people would watch. Why? I make my case on the episode. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/s...
Episode 57: Rangeela (1995) - with Mrunmayee Lagoo Waikul
July 31, 2023 19:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBMrunmayee Lagoo Waikul, who co-created Scoop and wrote Thappad, joins me for a deep dive of one of her favorite films, Rangeela! We talked about Rangeela's charming old-school writing, the strong lead female character, women in RGV's films, Aamir Khan's method performance, Rahman's generational soundtrack, Ahmed Khan's tremendous choreography and much more. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questi...
Episode 56: Ram Gopal Varma
July 01, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 73.4 MBFanboy moment! On the eve of Satya's 25th anniversary, a 2-hour-long chat with RGV on everything from Shiva and Raat, to Satya and Company, to Sarkar and Bhoot, to Nishabd and Mast. Unfiltered and unabashed as always, RGV shared some cool insights, stories and anecdotes. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@lov...
Episode 55: Vikram Bhatt
June 15, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 43.7 MBVikram Bhatt's Ghulam, a key 90s film and one of Aamir Khan's most popular film, turns 25 this year. Vikram joins me for a wide-ranging chat on Ghulam, music in his films, Raaz and the horror genre, his early days assisting Mukul Anand and Mahesh Bhatt, his streaming platform, and an interesting round of Shoot, a game of rapid-fire questions. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinem...
Episode 54: Zanjeer (1973) - with Diptakirti Chaudhuri
May 10, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBAmitabh Bachchan's breakout film was Zanjeer (1973). The film not only proved to be the breakout vehicle for India's biggest superstar and cultural icon, but it also ushered in the Bachchan-Salim-Javed era and the trend of action dramas. Diptakirti Chaudhuri, a lifelong Hindi cinema enthusiast and the author of seven books on Hindi cinema, including one on Salim-Javed, joins me as we celebrate Zanjeer, which turns 50 this month. Join us! Diptakirti's books: https://www.amazon.in/s?i=stripbo...
Episode 53: Jubilee - with Atul Sabharwal and Vikramaditya Motwane
April 20, 2023 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBI really enjoyed the new period drama Jubilee, set in the 40s and 50s, and centered on the aspiration and ambition of a group of people from the world of Hindi cinema. I got a chance to pick the brains of writer Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of 83) and director/showrunner Vikramaditya Motwane (Udaan, Lootera, Trapped) on the scripting and the making of the show. We talked about everything from the research, casting and lighting of the show to the music and the exquisite closing se...
Episode 52: Tashan (2008) - with Vijay Krishna Acharya
April 04, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBTashan (2008) turns 15 this year. Writer-director Vijay Krishna Acharya joins me as we look back on the YRF film that tried to break new ground and tried to do it in style. We chatted about writing the film, the terrific soundtrack, the nods, the action, and its reception. An hour on Tashan with 'the' Vijay Krishan Acharya. Join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Cr...
Episode 51: Imtiaz Ali's Socha Na Tha (2005) - with Kanika Katyal
March 06, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 68.8 MBImtiaz Ali's exploration of romance and relationships stands out among his peers. Kanika Katyal, a freelance culture writer and Imtiaz Ali superfan joins me as we try to deconstruct the filmmaker's storytelling, focussing on his debut film, Socha Na Tha (2005). Join us! Now, you can support the Love of Cinema podcast on a monthly basis. If you like the podcast, please do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gma...
Episode 50: Agneepath (1990) - with Amborish Roychoudhury
February 08, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBNational Film Award-winning author Amborish Roychoudhury joins me for a deep dive of one of my favorite films produced by Dharma Productions, Agneepath (1990). Directed by Mukul Anand, Agneepath was ahead of its time and was never fully appreciated. This episode is our small attempt to resurrect and present a solid action drama, as well as an important film of the gangster genre, in new light. Join us! Now you can support the Love of Cinema podcast on a monthly basis and help us continue ma...
Episode 49: Favorite films of 2022
December 30, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBListeners join in to chat about some of our favorite films of 2022! Sandeep Padhi, Amey Pandit and Anirudh Somani join me as we reflect on RRR, Gangubai, Me Vasantrao, Kantara, Monica O My Darling, Jhund, Laal Singh Chaddha, Toolsidas Jr., and Jersey. We also chatted about Rajamouli, RRR's crossover success, SRK's Pathaan and more. Join us! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Mus...
S4 Episode 13: Favorite films of 2022
December 30, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBListeners join in to chat about some of our favorite films of 2022! Sandeep Padhi, Amey Pandit and Anirudh Somani join me as we reflect on RRR, Gangubai, Me Vasantrao, Kantara, Monica O My Darling, Jhund, Laal Singh Chaddha, Toolsidas Jr., and Jersey. We also chatted about Rajamouli, RRR's crossover success, SRK's Pathaan and more. Join us! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Mus...
Episode 48: Sholay (1975) - with Sanjay Gadhvi
December 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBSanjay Gadhvi directed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, two of the biggest action films of last 20 years. Sholay is not just the biggest film but probably the biggest action film of all-time as well. (More than) an hour on Sholay with Sanjay Gadhvi! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2022 Support the show If you liked the episode and foun...
S4 Episode 12: Sholay (1975) - with Sanjay Gadhvi
December 08, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MBSanjay Gadhvi directed Dhoom and Dhoom 2, two of the biggest action films of last 20 years. Sholay is not just the biggest film but probably the biggest action film of all-time as well. (More than) an hour on Sholay with Sanjay Gadhvi! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2022 If you liked the episode and found value, please co...
Episode 47: Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) - with Upendra Sidhaye
October 19, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBNishikant Kamat's Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) is a story of a city, grappling with paranoia and prejudice, that somehow always manages to muster the courage and show good sense in conquering its fears and prejudice. Upendra Sidhaye, who co-wrote (with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi) the film and assisted Kamat on Mumbai Meri Jaan, joins me for a deep-dive of one of the most relevant films of last 15 years. Mumbai Meri Jaan is currently streaming on Netflix. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf...
S4 Episode 11: Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) - with Upendra Sidhaye
October 19, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBNishikant Kamat's Mumbai Meri Jaan (2008) is a story of a city, grappling with paranoia and prejudice, that somehow always manages to muster the courage and show good sense in conquering its fears and prejudice. Upendra Sidhaye, who co-wrote (with Yogesh Vinayak Joshi) the film and assisted Kamat on Mumbai Meri Jaan, joins me for a deep-dive of one of the most relevant films of last 15 years. Mumbai Meri Jaan is currently streaming on Netflix. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf...
Episode 46: Sejal Shah (Bombay Fables)
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBBombay Fables is one of the more interesting production houses. Their first two projects, Serious Men and Decoupled, both, have tasted critical acclaim and wide popularity. Their slate looks equally interesting with the recently released second season of Delhi Crime and the second season of Asur gearing up for release later this year. Sejal Shah of Bombay Fables joins me for a chat on producing prestige shows, OTT landscape, OTT trends, lessons learned from Serious Men and Decoupled, and muc...
S4 Episode 10: Sejal Shah (Bombay Fables)
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBBombay Fables is one of the more interesting production houses. Their first two projects, Serious Men and Decoupled, both, have tasted critical acclaim and wide popularity. Their slate looks equally interesting with the recently released second season of Delhi Crime and the second season of Asur gearing up for release later this year. Sejal Shah of Bombay Fables joins me for a chat on producing prestige shows, OTT landscape, OTT trends, lessons learned from Serious Men and Decoupled, and muc...
S4 Episode 10: Sejal Shah (Bombay Fables)
September 20, 2022 11:00 - 56 minutes - 38.7 MBBombay Fables is one of the more interesting production houses. Their first two projects, Serious Men and Decoupled, both, have tasted critical acclaim and wide popularity. Their slate looks equally interesting with the recently released second season of Delhi Crime and the second season of Asur gearing up for release later this year. Sejal Shah of Bombay Fables joins me for a chat on producing prestige shows, OTT landscape, OTT trends, lessons learned from Serious Men and Decoupled, and muc...
S4 Episode 9: Abhishek Chaubey
August 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWriter-director Abhishek Chaubey joins us for a chat on his films (Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, Sonchiriya) as well as Omkara and Maqbool, films which he co-wrote/assisted on. Abhishek and I chatted about adapting classics, writing good story endings, and prioritizing storytelling voice ahead of cinematic chops. He shared some cool stories around casting Naseeruddin Shah in Ishqiya, shooting the shootout at the train station in Dedh Ishqiya, the decision to nod to Ismat Chughtai's L...
Episode 45: Abhishek Chaubey
August 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWriter-director Abhishek Chaubey joins us for a chat on his films (Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, Sonchiriya) as well as Omkara and Maqbool, films which he co-wrote/assisted on. Abhishek and I chatted about adapting classics, writing good story endings, and prioritizing storytelling voice ahead of cinematic chops. He shared some cool stories around casting Naseeruddin Shah in Ishqiya, shooting the shootout at the train station in Dedh Ishqiya, the decision to nod to Ismat Chughtai's L...
S4 Episode 9: Abhishek Chaubey
August 25, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 49.2 MBWriter-director Abhishek Chaubey joins us for a chat on his films (Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, Udta Punjab, Sonchiriya) as well as Omkara and Maqbool, films which he co-wrote/assisted on. Abhishek and I chatted about adapting classics, writing good story endings, and prioritizing storytelling voice ahead of cinematic chops. He shared some cool stories around casting Naseeruddin Shah in Ishqiya, shooting the shootout at the train station in Dedh Ishqiya, the decision to nod to Ismat Chughtai's L...
Episode 44: Sonchiriya (2019) - with Sudip Sharma
July 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWriter Sudip Sharma (NH10, Udta Punjab, Paatal Lok, Laal Kaptaan) joins us for a Sonchiriya deep dive. Sonchiriya is one of my favorite films of last 10 years. It's also my favorite Sushant Singh Rajput film. I believe his performance, much like the film, remains underrated and under-discovered. This episode is, in part, an attempt to help people discover and appreciate Sonchiriya. Sudip and I talked about key scenes and moments, conducting script research in Bundelkhand, casting Sushan...
S4 Episode 8: Sonchiriya (2019) - with Sudip Sharma
July 25, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBWriter Sudip Sharma (NH10, Udta Punjab, Paatal Lok, Laal Kaptaan) joins us for a Sonchiriya deep dive. Sonchiriya is one of my favorite films of last 10 years. It's also my favorite Sushant Singh Rajput film. I believe his performance, much like the film, remains underrated and under-discovered. This episode is, in part, an attempt to help people discover and appreciate Sonchiriya. Sudip and I talked about key scenes and moments, conducting script research in Bundelkhand, casting Sushan...
S4 Episode 7: Gupt (1997) - with Abhishek Mukherjee
June 25, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBGupt: The Hidden Truth evokes a wide range of memories for many. The timeless soundtrack by Viju Shah, the smashing reveal, wild dialogue, Rajiv Rai's direction, Ashok Mehta's cinematography, the amusing ensemble of supporting cast and of course, Manisha Koirala, Kajol and Bobby Deol. As the film turns 25, cricket historian, statistician and author Abhishek Mukherjee joins us, in the capacity of a Bobby Deol fan and Gupt superfan, to look back on Rajiv Rai's bonkers 1997 murder mystery that...
Episode 43: Gupt (1997) - with Abhishek Mukherjee
June 25, 2022 02:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBGupt: The Hidden Truth evokes a wide range of memories for many. The timeless soundtrack by Viju Shah, the smashing reveal, wild dialogue, Rajiv Rai's direction, Ashok Mehta's cinematography, the amusing ensemble of supporting cast and of course, Manisha Koirala, Kajol and Bobby Deol. As the film turns 25, cricket historian, statistician and author Abhishek Mukherjee joins us, in the capacity of a Bobby Deol fan and Gupt superfan, to look back on Rajiv Rai's bonkers 1997 murder mystery that...
Episode 42: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) - with Hardik Mehta
May 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBA senior film journalist once mentioned that Gauri Khan (SRK's wife) once told her that reel-life Sunil of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa was very similar to real-life SRK. Hardik Mehta (Trapped, Kaamyaab, Decoupled) joins me to talk about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a film that holds a special place in the hearts of many 90s kids and fans of SRK. Join us as we fanboy over SRK and Kundan Shah's Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and host...
S4 Episode 6: Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994) - with Hardik Mehta
May 18, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 55.5 MBA senior film journalist once mentioned that Gauri Khan (SRK's wife) once told her that reel-life Sunil of Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa was very similar to real-life SRK. Hardik Mehta (Trapped, Kaamyaab, Decoupled) joins me to talk about Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa (1994), a film that holds a special place in the hearts of many 90s kids and fans of SRK. Join us as we fanboy over SRK and Kundan Shah's Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and host...
Episode 41: RRR (2022) - with Josh Hurtado
April 20, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBRajamouli's newest movie is more than 3 hours long. Can't recall the last time I watched a film that long and walked out of the cinemas wishing it was longer. Loved it. Film critic Josh Hurtado joins us for a deep dive of RRR as we try to unpack the film's goodness, Rajamouli's arc, and the film's traction outside India. We chatted about our favorite moments from the film, the magnetic charisma of Ram Charan and Tarak, the ridiculous action set pieces, the stunning sound design and how a...
S4 Episode 5: RRR (2022) - with Josh Hurtado
April 20, 2022 02:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBRajamouli's newest movie is more than 3 hours long. Can't recall the last time I watched a film that long and walked out of the cinemas wishing it was longer. Loved it. Film critic Josh Hurtado joins us for a deep dive of RRR as we try to unpack the film's goodness, Rajamouli's arc, and the film's traction outside India. We chatted about our favorite moments from the film, the magnetic charisma of Ram Charan and Tarak, the ridiculous action set pieces, the stunning sound design and how a...
S4 Episode 4: Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - with Sagar Haveli (Paatal Lok)
March 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSagar Haveli, who co-wrote Paatal Lok, joins us for a deep dive of Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Sagar and I tried to unpack how Raghavan excels at building tension and doing it beautifully, while paying homage to classic films and masters of cinema like Hitchcock, Vijay Anand, De Palma and Brij. We chatted about — the creative transitions, the strong characterization, the on-note casting, Dharmendra, the MacGuffin, the tremendous music by Daniel B George & Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy...
Episode 40: Johnny Gaddaar (2007) - with Sagar Haveli (Paatal Lok)
March 19, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBSagar Haveli, who co-wrote Paatal Lok, joins us for a deep dive of Sriram Raghavan's Johnny Gaddaar (2007). Sagar and I tried to unpack how Raghavan excels at building tension and doing it beautifully, while paying homage to classic films and masters of cinema like Hitchcock, Vijay Anand, De Palma and Brij. We chatted about — the creative transitions, the strong characterization, the on-note casting, Dharmendra, the MacGuffin, the tremendous music by Daniel B George & Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy...
Episode 39: Monsoon Wedding (2001) - with Rakhee Sandilya
February 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBRakhee Sandilya co-wrote and directed the engaging 2017 drama Ribbon, starring Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas. She joins us for the next installment in our series of deep dives with screenwriters/filmmakers on their favorite films. Rakhee chose Mira Nair's celebrated 2001 drama Monsoon Wedding. We tried to unpack why Monsoon Wedding was such a bold and important film, and how it was a triumph of weaving together multiple strands of narrative. Rakhee elaborated on her favorite scenes, Mira N...
S4 Episode 3: Monsoon Wedding (2001) - with Rakhee Sandilya
February 17, 2022 03:00 - 1 hour - 48.5 MBRakhee Sandilya co-wrote and directed the engaging 2017 drama Ribbon, starring Kalki Koechlin and Sumeet Vyas. She joins us for the next installment in our series of deep dives with screenwriters/filmmakers on their favorite films. Rakhee chose Mira Nair's celebrated 2001 drama Monsoon Wedding. We tried to unpack why Monsoon Wedding was such a bold and important film, and how it was a triumph of weaving together multiple strands of narrative. Rakhee elaborated on her favorite scenes, Mira N...
S4 Episode 2: A R Rahman of 90s - with Karthik Srinivasan
January 14, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBA look back at A R Rahman of 90s with popular music blogger and Rahman super-fan, Karthik Srinivasan. We revisit 16 songs from 90s, curated with the singular goal of showcasing what made Rahman of 90s so unique and special. The collection includes songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. We've tried to stay clear of Rahman anthems in the interest of maintaining a HIGH 'discovery factor' for most listeners. We also chatted about everything from our first impressions of Roja to Rahma...
Episode 38: A R Rahman of 90s - with Karthik Srinivasan
January 14, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 70 MBA look back at A R Rahman of 90s with popular music blogger and Rahman super-fan, Karthik Srinivasan. We revisit 16 songs from 90s, curated with the singular goal of showcasing what made Rahman of 90s so unique and special. The collection includes songs in Tamil, Hindi, Telugu and Malayalam. We've tried to stay clear of Rahman anthems in the interest of maintaining a HIGH 'discovery factor' for most listeners. We also chatted about everything from our first impressions of Roja to Rahma...
S4 Episode 1: Ghulami (1985) - with Atul Sabharwal
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis season, a small series of deep dives with directors/screenwriters on personal favorites, where I asked a small group of directors and screenwriters to talk about a favorite film that they have admired over the years. First up, writer-director Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of '83) on J. P. Dutta's Ghulami (1985). Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul ...
Episode 37: Ghulami (1985) - with Atul Sabharwal
December 16, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBThis season, a small series of deep dives with directors/screenwriters on personal favorites, where I asked a small group of directors and screenwriters to talk about a favorite film that they have admired over the years. First up, writer-director Atul Sabharwal (Powder, Aurangzeb, Class of '83) on J. P. Dutta's Ghulami (1985). Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul ...
S3 Episode 12: Gautham Vasudev Menon
October 19, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWriter-director Gautham Vasudev Menon joins us on the season's last episode to talk about his writing, straddling the genres of action and romance, his process behind picturizing songs, and RHTDM at 20! He shared cool stories behind Thalli Pogathey and Aaromale, the prominent use of closeups in his storytelling, what he makes of RHTDM's criticism, why Mani Ratnam thought Minnale was not the right movie for Madhavan at the time, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gm...
Episode 36: Gautham Vasudev Menon
October 19, 2021 03:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBWriter-director Gautham Vasudev Menon joins us on the season's last episode to talk about his writing, straddling the genres of action and romance, his process behind picturizing songs, and RHTDM at 20! He shared cool stories behind Thalli Pogathey and Aaromale, the prominent use of closeups in his storytelling, what he makes of RHTDM's criticism, why Mani Ratnam thought Minnale was not the right movie for Madhavan at the time, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gm...
Episode 35: Shakti (1982) - with Gautam Chintamani
September 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBFilm historian and writer Gautam Chintamani joins us for a deep dive into Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). A film that Sippy is most proud of, by some accounts. A film that's Salim Khan's personal favorite among the films he co-wrote with Javed Akhtar. A film that pits together two giants of Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. Gautam and I tried to unpack why Shakti is one of Dilip Kumar's greatest films and how the legendary actor was able to elevate the performances of his ...
S3 Episode 11: Shakti (1982) - with Gautam Chintamani
September 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBFilm historian and writer Gautam Chintamani joins us for a deep dive into Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). A film that Sippy is most proud of, by some accounts. A film that's Salim Khan's personal favorite among the films he co-wrote with Javed Akhtar. A film that pits together two giants of Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. Gautam and I tried to unpack why Shakti is one of Dilip Kumar's greatest films and how the legendary actor was able to elevate the performances of his ...
S3 Episode 11: Shakti (1982) - with Gautam Chintamani
September 25, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBFilm historian and writer Gautam Chintamani joins us for a deep dive into Ramesh Sippy's Shakti (1982). A film that Sippy is most proud of, by some accounts. A film that's Salim Khan's personal favorite among the films he co-wrote with Javed Akhtar. A film that pits together two giants of Hindi cinema, Dilip Kumar and Amitabh Bachchan. Gautam and I tried to unpack why Shakti is one of Dilip Kumar's greatest films and how the legendary actor was able to elevate the performances of his ...
S3 Episode 10: Ritesh Shah (D-Day, Pink and Raid)
August 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAn hour with screenwriter Ritesh Shah on D-Day (2013), Pink (2016) and Raid (2018). We dissected scenes from those films and chatted about writing dialogue, screenwriting tips, Salim-Javed and what makes them special, some of Ritesh's fave screenplays: L. A. Confidential (1997) and October (2018), and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar C...
Episode 34: Ritesh Shah (D-Day, Pink and Raid)
August 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBAn hour with screenwriter Ritesh Shah on D-Day (2013), Pink (2016) and Raid (2018). We dissected scenes from those films and chatted about writing dialogue, screenwriting tips, Salim-Javed and what makes them special, some of Ritesh's fave screenplays: L. A. Confidential (1997) and October (2018), and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar C...
Episode 33: Gulzar's Ijaazat (1987) - with Pavan Jha
July 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBGulzar's poetically cinematic Ijaazat (1987) is perhaps Hindi cinema's most mature exploration of divorce and live-in relationships. It's also a film whose dialogue is almost as lyrical as its songs. Featuring a memorable feature-length waltz between two fine actors, Rekha and Naseeruddin Shah, and a terrific soundtrack by Pancham, Ijaazat is a film that truly showcases Gulzar's poetic sensibilities. A film worth celebrating, time and again. We are joined by Pavan Jha, a technology cons...