Love of Cinema
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsInterviews and conversations centered on cinema and streaming shows. Discerning conversations; organic interviews.
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Episode 34: Ritesh Shah (D-Day, Pink and Raid)
August 20, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! An 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 Jo...
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 33: Gulzar's Ijaazat (1987) - with Pavan Jha
July 26, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Gulzar'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 ce...
S3 Episode 9: 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...
S3 Episode 8: Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali
June 25, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOne of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration. Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963). We chatted about the legendary director's craft, his gift for filming songs, his innovative approach to storytelling and his tremendous range as a film...
S3 Episode 8: Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali
June 25, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOne of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration. Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963). We chatted about the legendary director's craft, his gift for filming songs, his innovative approach to storytelling and his tremendous range as a film...
S3 Episode 8: Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali
June 25, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBOne of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration. Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963). We chatted about the legendary director's craft, his gift for filming songs, his innovative approach to storytelling and his tremendous range as a film...
Episode 32: Tere Ghar Ke Samne and Vijay Anand - with Karan Bali
June 25, 2021 01:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! One of our absolute greats and arguably the most versatile Hindi filmmaker of all-time, Vijay Anand, left behind a legacy worthy of frequent celebration. Filmmaker, film instructor and co-founder of the popular film blog, Upperstall — Karan Bali joins us to celebrate Vijay Anand and revisit one of his favorites, Tere Ghar Ke Samne (1963). We chatted about the legendary director's craft, his gift for filming songs,...
S3 Episode 7: Watching Bachchan on big screen in the 70s and 80s
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBChances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films. Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania. What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak? To get a better idea, I spoke with a small group of cinephiles and Bachchan fans who were fortunate enough to have watched the actor's 70s and 80s filmography on the big screen. I was ...
Episode 31: Watching Bachchan on big screen in the 70s and 80s
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Chances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films. Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania. What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak? To get a better idea, I spoke with a small group of cinephiles and Bachchan fans who were fortunate enough to h...
S3 Episode 7: Watching Bachchan on big screen in the 70s and 80s
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBChances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films. Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania. What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak? To get a better idea, I spoke with a small group of cinephiles and Bachchan fans who were fortunate enough to have watched the actor's 70s and 80s filmography on the big screen. I was ...
S3 Episode 7: Watching Bachchan on the big screen in the 70s and 80s
May 27, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBChances are, if you love Hindi cinema, you love Amitabh Bachchan and his films. Having grown up in the 90s, well past peak Bachchan mania, I've always wondered what it would've been like to have lived through that peak mania. What must the thrill have been like to have witnessed his stardom at its peak? To get a better idea, I spoke with a small group of cinephiles and Bachchan fans who were fortunate enough to have watched the actor's 70s and 80s filmography on the big screen. I was ...
Episode 30: Ram Jaane (1995) - with Vinay Shukla
April 03, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Early in his career, Shah Rukh Khan did a series of films where he played the anti-hero. One of those films was Ram Jaane (1995), a full-bodied remake of the James Cagney classic, Angels with Dirty Faces. Ram Jaane could've been a career-defining film for SRK but it failed to have a lasting impact. Nevertheless, it's a very peculiar film and if you're a SRK fan, you probably have many memories around the film. In...
S3 Episode 6: Ram Jaane (1995) - with Vinay Shukla
April 03, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBEarly in his career, Shah Rukh Khan did a series of films where he played the anti-hero. One of those films was Ram Jaane (1995), a full-bodied remake of the James Cagney classic, Angels with Dirty Faces. Ram Jaane could've been a career-defining film for SRK but it failed to have a lasting impact. Nevertheless, it's a very peculiar film and if you're a SRK fan, you probably have many memories around the film. In conversation with Vinay Shukla, who wrote Ram Jaane, on — the parallels be...
S3 Episode 6: Ram Jaane (1995) - with Vinay Shukla
April 03, 2021 16:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBEarly in his career, Shah Rukh Khan did a series of films where he played the anti-hero. One of those films was Ram Jaane (1995), a full-bodied remake of the James Cagney classic, Angels with Dirty Faces. Ram Jaane could've been a career-defining film for SRK but it failed to have a lasting impact. Nevertheless, it's a very peculiar film and if you're a SRK fan, you probably have many memories around the film. In conversation with Vinay Shukla, who wrote Ram Jaane, on — the parallels be...
S3 Episode 5: Satyajit Ray's documentaries - with Subha Das Mollick
February 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSatyajit Ray made an absolutely moving documentary on Rabindranath Tagore. He also made documentaries on — the blind artist, Binode Behari Mukherjee; Bharatanatyam dancer, Balasaraswati; Sikkim; and Sukumar Ray. Ray had also planned documentaries on Nehru and Pandit Ravi Shankar, which never got made. As we inch closer to Ray's centenary, we take a close look at the filmmaker's equally excellent documentary work. Professor of Film Studies at Aliah University (Kolkata) and documentarian...
Episode 29: Satyajit Ray's documentaries - with Subha Das Mollick
February 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Satyajit Ray made an absolutely moving documentary on Rabindranath Tagore. He also made documentaries on — the blind artist, Binode Behari Mukherjee; Bharatanatyam dancer, Balasaraswati; Sikkim; and Sukumar Ray. Ray had also planned documentaries on Nehru and Pandit Ravi Shankar, which never got made. As we inch closer to Ray's centenary, we take a close look at the filmmaker's equally excellent documentary work...
S3 Episode 5: Satyajit Ray's documentaries - with Subha Das Mollick
February 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 46.5 MBSatyajit Ray made an absolutely moving documentary on Rabindranath Tagore. He also made documentaries on — the blind artist, Binode Behari Mukherjee; Bharatanatyam dancer, Balasaraswati; Sikkim; and Sukumar Ray. Ray had also planned documentaries on Nehru and Pandit Ravi Shankar, which never got made. As we inch closer to Ray's centenary, we take a close look at the filmmaker's equally excellent documentary work. Professor of Film Studies at Aliah University (Kolkata) and documentarian...
Episode 28: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) - with Sanjay Khanduri
January 16, 2021 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) is packed with quirk. A delightful crime comedy, pulling off one improbable scene after another, and delivered with the confidence that's rare from a director making his debut film. In conversation with writer-director Sanjay Khanduri on — -his early days in films, assisting Kundan Shah and Subhash Ghai; Kundan's Shah's advice -writing ECKLL and getting a small film made in 2007 -...
S3 Episode 4: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) - with Sanjay Khanduri
January 16, 2021 03:00 - 56 minutes - 38.6 MBEk Chalis Ki Last Local (2007) is packed with quirk. A delightful crime comedy, pulling off one improbable scene after another, and delivered with the confidence that's rare from a director making his debut film. In conversation with writer-director Sanjay Khanduri on — -his early days in films, assisting Kundan Shah and Subhash Ghai; Kundan's Shah's advice -writing ECKLL and getting a small film made in 2007 -casting Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia -the film's deliciously ridiculous sce...
S3 Episode 3: Remembering Kader Khan - with Sukanya Verma
December 05, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBKader Khan was an extraordinary writer and actor. He was also one of the primary architects of, what I like to call, the Bachchan aura. He was instrumental in the careers of two other big stars as well - Jeetendra and Govinda. Sukanya Verma, film critic, quiz-maker, and a true blue Hindi film buff, joins us as we look back on Kader Khan's legacy. We talked about Kader Khan's difficult childhood, his course down the path of theatre, his early days in films, and his role in the towerin...
Episode 27: Remembering Kader Khan - with Sukanya Verma
December 05, 2020 02:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Kader Khan was an extraordinary writer and actor. He was also one of the primary architects of, what I like to call, the Bachchan aura. He was instrumental in the careers of two other big stars as well - Jeetendra and Govinda. Sukanya Verma, film critic, quiz-maker, and a true blue Hindi film buff, joins us as we look back on Kader Khan's legacy. We talked about Kader Khan's difficult childhood, his course dow...
Episode 26: Kamlesh Pandey (Tezaab, Aatish, Aks, Delhi 6)
November 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Kamlesh Pandey has written upwards of 45 films, including Tezaab, Saudagar, Aatish, Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, and Yalgaar. Kamlesh Pandey joins us for a chat on screenwriting, stories behind some of his biggest films, and how writing for Hindi cinema has changed over the last 30 years. We chatted about Tezaab, Aks, Delhi-6, Aatish, his admiration for Walter Hill, working with Feroz Khan, and why our lives are i...
S3 Episode 2: Kamlesh Pandey (Tezaab, Aatish, Aks, Delhi 6)
November 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBKamlesh Pandey has written upwards of 45 films, including Tezaab, Saudagar, Aatish, Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, and Yalgaar. Kamlesh Pandey joins us for a chat on screenwriting, stories behind some of his biggest films, and how writing for Hindi cinema has changed over the last 30 years. We chatted about Tezaab, Aks, Delhi-6, Aatish, his admiration for Walter Hill, working with Feroz Khan, and why our lives are incomplete without stories. Also... Did you know the trial show of Tezaab...
S3 Episode 2: Kamlesh Pandey
November 07, 2020 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBKamlesh Pandey has written upwards of 45 films, including Tezaab, Saudagar, Aatish, Aks, Rang De Basanti, Delhi 6, and Yalgaar. Kamlesh Pandey joins us for a chat on screenwriting, stories behind some of his biggest films, and how writing for Hindi cinema has changed over the last 30 years. We chatted about Tezaab, Aks, Delhi-6, Aatish, his admiration for Walter Hill, working with Feroz Khan, and why our lives are incomplete without stories. Also... Did you know the trial show of Tezaab...
S3 Episode 1: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) - with Kaveree Bamzai
October 09, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with columnist, author and former editor of India Today, Kaveree Bamzai on Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983). Superfan Kaveree and I tried to unpack what makes Kundan Shah's endlessly fascinating comedy — timeless. We talked about our favorite scenes, Kundan Shah's style, the comedic genius of Satish Shah, the film's increasingly relevant satire, its take on corruption and media, and the spoken language dialo...
Episode 25: Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983) - with Kaveree Bamzai
October 09, 2020 19:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with columnist, author and former editor of India Today, Kaveree Bamzai on Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro (1983). Superfan Kaveree and I tried to unpack what makes Kundan Shah's endlessly fascinating comedy — timeless. We talked about our favorite scenes, Kundan Shah's style, the comedic genius of Satish Shah, the film's increasingly relevant satire, its take on corruption and media, and the spoken language dialo...
Episode 24: Pankuj Parashar
September 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 2 cult comedies, 2 massively entertaining blockbusters, and an iconic TV show... In conversation with director Pankuj Parashar on — Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), Karamchand (1985), Peechha Karro (1986), Jalwa (1987) and ChaalBaaz (1989). Pankaj and I chatted about the films he made in the 80s. Films which I am a fan of. Films which have had an influence on Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, and Priyadarshan's comedies. Along the ...
S2 Episode 12: Pankuj Parashar
September 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! 2 cult comedies, 2 massively entertaining blockbusters, and an iconic TV show... In conversation with director Pankuj Parashar on — Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), Karamchand (1985), Peechha Karro (1986), Jalwa (1987) and ChaalBaaz (1989). Pankaj and I chatted about the films he made in the 80s. Films which I am a fan of. Films which have had an influence on Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, and Priyadarshan's comedies. Along the ...
S2 Episode 12: Pankuj Parashar (Peechha Karro, Jalwa, ChaalBaaz)
September 11, 2020 19:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB2 cult comedies, 2 massively entertaining blockbusters, and an iconic TV show... In conversation with director Pankuj Parashar on — Ab Ayega Mazaa (1984), Karamchand (1985), Peechha Karro (1986), Jalwa (1987) and ChaalBaaz (1989). Pankaj and I chatted about the films he made in the 80s. Films which I am a fan of. Films which have had an influence on Andaz Apna Apna, Rangeela, and Priyadarshan's comedies. Along the way, Pankaj shared a truckload of anecdotes around making of those films. A...
S2 Episode 11: Aranyer Din Ratri at 50 - with Amitava Nag
August 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBIn conversation with independent film critic and author Amitava Nag on one of Satyajit Ray's magnificent films, Arranyer Din Ratri (1970). We reflect on one of my favorite films by Ray, as it turns 50 this year, discussing — scenes from the film, the craft behind the film, the strong women of the film, Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film's place in Ray's oeuvre, influences on the film and the film's legacy. Guest Amitava Nag has authored Satyajit Ray's Heroes and Heroines, decoding Ray'...
Episode 23: Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at 50 - with Amitava Nag
August 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with independent film critic and author Amitava Nag on one of Satyajit Ray's magnificent films, Arranyer Din Ratri (1970). We reflect on one of my favorite films by Ray, as it turns 50 this year, discussing — scenes from the film, the craft behind the film, the strong women of the film, Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film's place in Ray's oeuvre, influences on the film and the film's legacy. Guest...
S2 Episode 11: Satyajit Ray's Aranyer Din Ratri at 50 - with Amitava Nag
August 11, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with independent film critic and author Amitava Nag on one of Satyajit Ray's magnificent films, Arranyer Din Ratri (1970). We reflect on one of my favorite films by Ray, as it turns 50 this year, discussing — scenes from the film, the craft behind the film, the strong women of the film, Sunil Gangopadhyay's novel, the film's place in Ray's oeuvre, influences on the film and the film's legacy. Guest...
Episode 22: YZ, Double Seat - with Sameer Vidwans (in Marathi)
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! **My first podcast episode in Marathi** In conversation with director Sameer Vidwans on — Double Seat (2015) and YZ (2016), present day Marathi cinema, takeaways from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, his creative partnership with writer Kshitij Patwardan, and more. We chatted about the common thread between Double Seat and YZ, some of my favorite scenes from those two films, and the writing of the films. We also touche...
S2 Episode 10: YZ, Double Seat - with Sameer Vidwans (in Marathi)
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! **My first podcast episode in Marathi** In conversation with director Sameer Vidwans on — Double Seat (2015) and YZ (2016), present day Marathi cinema, takeaways from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, his creative partnership with writer Kshitij Patwardan, and more. We chatted about the common thread between Double Seat and YZ, some of my favorite scenes from those two films, and the writing of the films. We also touche...
S2 Episode 10: Sameer Vidwans (in Marathi)
July 20, 2020 21:00 - 51 minutes - 35.6 MB**My first podcast episode in Marathi** In conversation with director Sameer Vidwans on — Double Seat (2015) and YZ (2016), present day Marathi cinema, takeaways from assisting Sachin Pilgaonkar, his creative partnership with writer Kshitij Patwardan, and more. We chatted about the common thread between Double Seat and YZ, some of my favorite scenes from those two films, and the writing of the films. We also touched on the problems facing Marathi cinema today - dwindling footfalls, why a ...
Episode 21: Nayakan (1987) - with Baradwaj Rangan
June 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Baradwaj Rangan on Mani Ratnam's modern classic, Nayakan (1987). We chat about the landmark film's craft, including Kamal Haasan's departure from star signature for the role of Velu, DoP P. C. Sreeram's groundbreaking work, Raaja's legendary score — and Mani Ratnam, the formalist filmmaker. Rangan shared his experience of watching Nayakan in the theaters at the time of its release, and we discu...
S2 Episode 9: Nayakan (1987) - with Baradwaj Rangan
June 20, 2020 18:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Baradwaj Rangan on Mani Ratnam's modern classic, Nayakan (1987). We chat about the landmark film's craft, including Kamal Haasan's departure from star signature for the role of Velu, DoP P. C. Sreeram's groundbreaking work, Raaja's legendary score — and Mani Ratnam, the formalist filmmaker. Rangan shared his experience of watching Nayakan in the theaters at the time of its release, and we discu...
S2 Episode 8: Manorama Six Feet Under - with Navdeep Singh
May 27, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Navdeep Singh on Manorama Six Feet Under, NH10, and Laal Kaptaan Navdeep shared interesting stories and anecdotes about the making and casting of Manorama. We discussed the hat tips to Chinatown (1974), David Lynch, Antonioni and Brazil (1985). And yes, we did talk about the cab with pink curtains! Did you know that before Abhay Deol got attached to the project, Navdeep wanted ...
Episode 20: Manorama Six Feet Under - with Navdeep Singh
May 27, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Navdeep Singh on Manorama Six Feet Under, NH10, and Laal Kaptaan Navdeep shared interesting stories and anecdotes about the making and casting of Manorama. We discussed the hat tips to Chinatown (1974), David Lynch, Antonioni and Brazil (1985). And yes, we did talk about the cab with pink curtains! Did you know that before Abhay Deol got attached to the project, Navdeep wanted ...
S2 Episode 8: Navdeep Singh
May 27, 2020 02:00 - 56 minutes - 39.2 MBIn conversation with Navdeep Singh on Manorama Six Feet Under, NH10, and Laal Kaptaan Navdeep shared interesting stories and anecdotes about the making and casting of Manorama. We discussed the hat tips to Chinatown (1974), David Lynch, Antonioni and Brazil (1985). And yes, we did talk about the cab with pink curtains! Did you know that before Abhay Deol got attached to the project, Navdeep wanted to make the movie with Irrfan? We also talked about filming the violence ...
S2 Episode 7: Pune 52 (2013) - with Nikhil Mahajan
April 28, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh Khan We chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times. Nikhil also spoke on genre filmmaking in India and today's Marathi cinema. Finally, two fellow SRK fans got down to chat...
Episode 19: Pune 52 (2013) - with Nikhil Mahajan
April 28, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh Khan We chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times. Nikhil also spoke on genre filmmaking in India and today's Marathi cinema. Finally, two fellow SRK fans got down to chat...
S2 Episode 7: Pune 52 (2013) - with Nikhil Mahajan
April 28, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh Khan We chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times. Nikhil also spoke on genre filmmaking in India and today's Marathi cinema. Finally, two fellow SRK fans got down to chatting about the kind of films we would love to see King Khan explore, the ki...
S2 Episode 7: Nikhil Mahajan
April 28, 2020 03:00 - 52 minutes - 36.1 MBIn conversation with writer/director Nikhil Mahajan on Pune 52 (2013), genre filmmaking, Marathi cinema and Shah Rukh Khan We chatted about the underlying themes in the 2013 neo-noir Pune 52, the casting, influences on the film and why Girish Kulkarni figures among the finest actors of our times. Nikhil also spoke on genre filmmaking in India and today's Marathi cinema. Finally, two fellow SRK fans got down to chatting about the kind of films we would love to see King Khan explore, the ki...
Episode 18: Ritesh Batra
April 04, 2020 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Ritesh Batra on themes and some of my favorite scenes from his films. We chatted about The Lunchbox, Our Souls at Night and Photograph. Ritesh also shared thoughts on writing, his process on the sets and why he likes Louis Malle's cinema. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devik...
S2 Episode 6: Ritesh Batra
April 04, 2020 03:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Ritesh Batra on themes and some of my favorite scenes from his films. We chatted about The Lunchbox, Our Souls at Night and Photograph. Ritesh also shared thoughts on writing, his process on the sets and why he likes Louis Malle's cinema. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devik...
Episode 17: Gol Maal, Hrishida and more - with Jai Arjun Singh
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Jai Arjun Singh on Gol Maal, recurrent themes in Hrishida's films, Utpal Dutt, Amol Palekar and more. Jai has authored a lovely book on Hrishida's films, titled The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Jai and I chatted about the film's classic lines, the muted socio-political commentary, Hrishida's style of writing films in an 'adda' setting, Utpal's Dutt's theatre background, Pancham's timeless sou...
S2 Episode 5: Gol Maal, Hrishida and more - with Jai Arjun Singh
March 13, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Jai Arjun Singh on Gol Maal, recurrent themes in Hrishida's films, Utpal Dutt, Amol Palekar and more. Jai has authored a lovely book on Hrishida's films, titled The World of Hrishikesh Mukherjee. Jai and I chatted about the film's classic lines, the muted socio-political commentary, Hrishida's style of writing films in an 'adda' setting, Utpal's Dutt's theatre background, Pancham's timeless sou...
S2 Episode 4: Remembering Kobe Bryant - with Akshay Manwani
February 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! An episode dedicated to the memory of a generational, champion athlete. Kobe Bryant touched so many of my generation with his game and his pursuit of excellence that following his untimely passing, I decided to do an episode in his memory. NBA commentator Akshay Manwani was kind enough to join me on the episode to chat on Kobe's legacy, lasting on-court memories, the Mamba mentality and more. We also talked about...