For the first time ever on Cine5, Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma are joined by guests — and somehow the episode becomes even less controlled.

Joining them are Shantanu Anam and Akanksha Pandey, hosts of Popcorn Hour, for a gloriously unhinged conversation about Bollywood's greatest side characters. But very quickly, the discussion spirals into everything from Dil Chahta Hai's Subodh and Monsoon Wedding's Vijay Raaz to Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Hum Tum, Gully Boy, Kal Ho Naa Ho, Gupt, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na and a surprising amount of Akshay Khanna discourse.

Expect passionate defenses of forgotten characters, heated disagreements over who qualifies as a "side character," unexpected smash-or-pass debates, Hrithik Roshan arguments, Johnny Lever appreciation, and Karan's very public admiration for Suman Ranganathan.

More than anything, this feels like four friends hanging out after a movie marathon and refusing to stay on topic.

Who is Bollywood's greatest side character? Did we miss your favourite? Let us know in the comments.

Hosts:
Karan Mirchandani
Shreemi Verma 

Guests:
Shantanu Anam & Akanksha Pandey (Popcorn Hour)

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