Do I Like It?

It is the World Laughter Day, and with this episode of 'Do I Like It', we start a new mini-series called 'Knock Knock, Who's There!', where we talk to comedians about their writing process, influences, and how they navigate the funny business in 2024.

Our guest on this episode is an actor, comedian and 'monkey fact' connoisseur; 1/4th of 'The Internet Said So' podcast, Aadar Malik. Listen till the end, as him and Prateek Lidhoo talk about the death of sketch comedy, split from 'SnG Comedy', running the podcast, and how YouTube has shaped the Indian stand-up comedy scene. 

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks to Madhumita Murgia, the Artificial Intelligence Editor at Financial Times, about her book 'Code Dependent', and how has AI been shaping humanity. From a data labeller in Nairobi, to a doctor’s clinic in a village in Maharashtra, the book chronicles stories of everyday people and how AI has influenced their lives.

Through the interview, Madhumita discusses the negative effects of mass-scale AI adoption, hallucination, and what you and I can do to make AI more responsible. Listen till the end!

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about Sanjay Leela Bhansali's new Netflix series 'Heeramandi' starring Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha and Aditi Rao Hydari amongst a stellar cast.

Let's dive deep into the various plot points, character arcs and understand what this period drama has in common with 'Mean Girls' and 'Student of the Year'. Towards the end, Prateek talks about the one thing that disappointed him the most. Listen till the end! 

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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about Naezy's new EP 'Anti Fitna'. The Mumbai rapper shot to fame after his hit singles 'Aafat' and 'Mere Gully Mein'. After the Ranveer Singh starrer 'Gully Boy', Naezy has dropped numerous singles and EPs.

On this project, Naezy discusses his faith, his place in the rap game, and his larger mission in life. Watch till the end, and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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Imtiaz Ali didn't make 'Amar Singh Chamkila'.

Yes, you read it right. Stay tuned to find out why.

In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about the Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra starrer 'Amar Singh Chamkila', based on the life of the Punjabi singer. Going further than a general review, we dive deep into the visual language of the Netflix film, looking at how editor Aarti Bajaj and cinematographer Sylvester Fonseca created a complex portrait of an atist, without spelling out every little detail. Watch till the end and let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about some Hindi films that were written, shot and edited, but never released to be viewed by the public.

These films were canned even though they were finished, due to legal issues, censorship, or not being picked up by any OTT platform. Through this list, we try to understand the times we are living in, where some of the best work of Indian cinema is kept away from audiences, lying dormant in a studio's archive.

From Shoojit Sircar's 'Shoebite', to the director's cut of 'Bombay Velvet', this episode features some picks you'll be surprised by. Listen till the end and tell us your thoughts in the comments below!

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Imtiaz Ali's new film 'Amar Singer Chamkila' is set for a Netflix release on 12 April 2024. The biopic stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra in lead roles. In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks about the life and career of Amar Singh Chamkila, his wife and collaborator Amarjot, and how they were mysteriously assassinated on the 8 March 1988.

Prateek draws parallels to artists like Sidhu Moose Wala, Tupac Shakur and AIB to explore how their art tells us about the fantasies of people who consume this "obscene" art. If you haven't heard Chamkila's music before, this episode is for you! 

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In this episode of Do I Like It, Prateek Lidhoo talks to Daniel Sloss, whose comedy special 'Jigsaw' is said to have caused more than one lakh breakups. The Scottish comedian is in India for an eight-city tour of his new show, 'Can't', as a part of DeadAnt Live's initiative 'The Loop'. He sat down with us to talk about his favourite Indian food, Indian languages, his comedy style, and why he's no longer a Netflix comic.

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In this episode of Do I Like It, let us talk about some of the best actor turned directors in Hindi cinema. Recently, the trailer of Randeep Hooda's directorial debut 'Swatantrya Veer Savarkar' dropped. While experts are talking about the historical authenticity and political ramifications of the film, Prateek Lidhoo goes down memory lane and discusses some other actors who sat behind the camera to tell their stories.

From sentimental nostalgia watches to hard-hitting political dramas, the Hindi film industry is filled with cinematic multitaskers. Listen till the end!

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In this episode of 'Do I Like It', Prateek Lidhoo talks about the Kiran Rao directed 'Laapataa Ladies', starring Nitanshi Goel, Pratibha Ranta, and Sparsh Shrivastava. Produced by Aamir Khan Productions, the film talks about the chaos that ensues after brides get exchanged in a comedy of errors.

Prateek dives deep into the screenplay of the film, and tries to break down what decisions led to this film working over other 'small-town' films, which don't generate as much excitement as their starting premise. From nuanced character development to a meticulous approach of setups and payoffs, 'Laapataa Ladies' is a masterclass in cinematic writing. 

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