The Bolly Behens are back — and this time, we brought a bhai.

In our very first guest episode, we're joined by the absolutely fabulous Anish Gawande — writer, Rhodes Scholar, national spokesperson for NCP (Sharad Pawar), founder of Pinklist India (the country's first archive tracking political support for queer rights), and full-time troublemaker.

Join us as we dive headfirst into the evolving landscape of LGBTQIA+ representation in Indian cinema. We go deep- from Shah Rukh Khan freaking out Kanta Ben in Kal Ho Na Ho to the quietly radical Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga. We talk about the heartrending nuance of Geeli Puchi , the ethics of casting in Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui and the real-world consequences of coming out in B-Town. Can we find authentic queer stories in a historically regressive industry?

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Instagram: @AnishGawandeTwitter/X: @AnishGawande

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Hosted by Khushi Singh Rathore & Sowmya KarunSpecial Guest Anish GawandeProduced by Sowmya KarunEdited & Mixed by Sowmya Karun

Editing Support by PrashantMusic by Keyun Kalal (Pixabay)

This week, the Bolly Behens have a very conflicting confession: we kind of love item numbers. Join us as we dive headfirst into Bollywood's most dazzling and debated tradition. We're talking history with Helen, choreography with Saroj Khan, and our favourites from "Chaiyya Chaiyya" to "Sheila Ki Jawani." Can we celebrate the dance while cancelling the male gaze?

Plus, we review the new Manoj Bajpayee thriller Inspector Jhende and the stunning Malayalam superhero flick Loka: Chapter 1 - Chandra. Grab your chai, because things are about to get spicy!

Hosted by Khushi Singh Rathore & Sowmya KarunProduced by Sowmya KarunEdited & Mixed by Sowmya KarunMusic by Keyun Kalal (Pixabay)

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We're back, and this time, we're on a rant. 

Why does Bollywood get cultural representation so wrong? Triggered by Janhvi Kapoor's latest accent-gate, your Bolly Behens are diving deep into the industry's messy history of stereotyping. From the lazy "Madrasi" caricature to the affectionate KJo tropes, we're breaking down the good, the bad, and the outright offensive.

Plus, we review the charming indie gem Ghich Pich, get nostalgic about the early 2000s, and we confess our sins as we prepare to stan Aryan Khan's directorial debut, nepotism be damned.  We contain multitudes, people. Tune in for a rollercoaster of critique and confessions!

Show Notes

• Watch the trailer of Ghich Pich.
• Watch the trailer of The B**ds of Bollywood.
• Watch the trailer of Eddington.
• Watch the trailer of The Roses.

Credits

• Hosted by Khushi Singh Rathore & Sowmya Karun 
• Produced by Sowmya Karun 
• Edited & Mixed by Sowmya Karun 
• Music by Keyun Kalal (Pixabay)
• Follow us on Instagram: @bollybehens 
• Email us your rants: [email protected]

In this premier episode releasing on August 15th, your favourite neighbourhood Bolly Behens Khushi and Sowmya are spilling chai on their favourite patriotic movies. From chest-thumping jingoism to quiet love for one's homeland, we're ranking, debating, and probably cancelling a few beloved classics. Tune in for lots more!

Hosted by Khushi Singh Rathore & Sowmya Karun

Produced by Sowmya Karun

Edited & Mixed by Sowmya Karun

Music by Keyun Kalal (Pixabay)

A fun, irreverent take on all things Bollywood and Indian pop culture by two millennial women who still think SRK, for all his faults, is IT.  In every episode, the Bolly Behens will give their take on what’s hot in Bollywood and also what’s not- while also examining Indian pop culture from different lenses: from feminism to nationalism, or from nepotism to casteism. It’s not all serious, though- what would a bollywood podcast be without its fair share of gossip?