Love of Cinema

Hemanth M Rao joins us to chat about his gripping, noir-ish investigative thriller Kavaludaari and the stirring Sapta Sagaradaache Ello (Side A and Side B). Hemanth also shared his experiences assisting Girish Kasaravalli and co-writing with Sriram Raghavan. Joins us! If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2024 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Randeep 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2024 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

For 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 podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2024 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Aditya 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

One 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Bejoy 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 Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Hansal 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/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Mrunmayee 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/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Fanboy 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Vikram 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Amitabh 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=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ADiptakirti+Chaudhuri If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

I 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 seven minutes of the final episode. All things Jubilee, join us! If you like the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Tashan (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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Imtiaz 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@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

National 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 making content for fans of Indian cinema, that goes beyond banter and trending films. If you like the podcast, please do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Amborish's award-winning book, In the Cult of Their Own: Bollywood Beyond Box Office: https://www.amazon.com/Cult-Their-Own-Bollywood-Beyond/dp/8129151359 Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com Credits: Produced and hosted by: Himanshu Joglekar (@loveofcinemasf8) Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2023 Support the show If you liked the episode and found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Listeners 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com 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 found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Sanjay 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: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com 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 found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Nishikant 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@gmail.com 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 found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Bombay 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 much more. Join us! Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com 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 found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support

Writer-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 Lihaaf, and working with the Pakistani actor, Salman Shahid (Mushtaq Bhai). Abhishek also talked about learning from Vishal Bhardwaj, his mentor and friend. Join us! Ishqiya, Dedh Ishqiya, and Udta Punjab are currently streaming on Netflix. Sonchiriya is currently streaming on Zee5. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail.com 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 found value, please considering supporting the show. Your support will help me continue making good content for fans of Indian cinema everywhere across the world: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support