Do I Like It?

In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we dive into the world of cinematic violence inspired by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat's latest film, 'Kill'. Why are we so fascinated by violent films? What's the relationship between cinema and violence? Join me as we explore these questions and more. We'll look at how violence has evolved in Indian cinema, from the 70s' angry young man to today's ultra-realistic, gory action.

Along the way, we'll compare Kill with other violent genre films like Animal and draw parallels to Quentin Tarantino's style. We'll also discuss the importance of context and emotion in violent scenes, and how Kill manages to anchor its gore in human emotions.

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From 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', to 'Lagaan', these Hindi films should make a comeback in theatres. In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about a full proof way to get people in theatres.

For some time, multiplex chain PVR has been re-releasing director retrospectives and older hit films, which is a great thing for film buffs. And it makes financial sense too.

Let us know in the comment what films you want to see re-released.

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Description: In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Ikka, an OG of the Indian hip hop scene, about his new album 'Only Love Gets Reply' released via T-Series. They discuss Ikka's current state of mind, the process of finding the sound for this album, and the clash between lyrical and commercial hip hop. Ikka also shares his thoughts on recent events in desi hip hop and breaks down the process behind his songs 'Nishu', 'Angaar', and 'Urvashi'.

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Join us for a fun revisit of Imtiaz Ali's classic, 'Tamasha.' In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo dives deep into the most misunderstood scene of the film and uncover its hidden layers.

Whether you're a longtime fan or a curious newcomer, this breakdown is sure to entertain and enlighten. Listen till the end, and tell us in the comments, 'Why did the film end in Tokyo?'

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On this episode of our mini series 'Knock Knock, Who's There', Prateek Lidhoo talks to the love guru of the Indian comedy scene. We discuss his hit stand-up show 'Relationsh!t Advice', trying out different formats on YouTube, and his 2021 case, where he was assaulted for feeding stray dogs.

Claiming to be knighted by The Queen herself, let's welcome 'Sir' Raunaq Rajani.

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Let's go back to the village life with the new season of TVF's 'Panchayat', streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The show stars Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav and Neena Gupta in leading roles.

In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo discusses the screenplay of the show, and talks about why TVF shows always leave us with a satisfying, yet hungry feeling. From solid characters to relatable plot points, we breakdown how the company has distilled the science of screenwriting to extract the maximum possible out of a script. Listen till the end!

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In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Sukriti Chaturvedi, a content creator who is known for her relatable characters and short comedy videos.

Listen as she talks about her life as a Radio Jockey, and how she found a niche making comedy videos. She also talks about the pressures of being an influencer, and why she doesn't personally assiciate with that term. 

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', we talk about the teaser for the new season of the 'Scam' franchise, based on the 2010 Subrata Roy investor fraud case. After '1992' (Harshad Mehta) and '2003' (Abdul Karim Telgi), this would be the third installment in the series. Listen till the end as Prateek Lidhoo talks about this new trend of turning every succesful IP into a franchise, how that affects the creative landscape, and expectations from this new series.

After launching two talented actors like Pratik Gandhi and Gagan Dev Riar into the indian mainstream, it would be interesting to see who plays Subrata Roy, and other characters like Amitabh Bachchan.

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In this episode of our new mini-series 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Shreeja Chaturvedi, a stand up comedian who took the scene by storm with her dry humor and deadpan delivery style. We talk to her about her signature style, her recent roast of comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi, and her journey post Amazon Prime Video's reality show 'Comicstaan'.

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about 'Srikanth', directed by Tushar Hiranandani and starring Rajkummar Rao and Jyothika in lead roles. The film is a biopic of Srikanth Bolla, a visually impaired industrialist.

Through the episode, Prateek talks about how the film lacks a coherent screenplay, and even with a strong performance by the leads, it fails to leave a lasting impact. Listen till the end! 

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