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Is it true in your corner of filmi fandom that people just don't talk about Mala Sinha much? That's our experience, so we were glad to take this opportunity to look at her filmography. Pitu watched Hariyali Aur Rasta and Beth watched the Bengali film Khelaghar.

However, we've walked away with as many questions as we had at the start: what is her unique set of skills and strengths? What are the major forces in her roles and personas? Does she have a jodi you particularly like? And as always, what are her must-see films for you?

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Happy Rekha Divas to all who celebrate! Our queen turned 72 a few days ago (October 10—get it on your calendar, mortals!) so we decided to celebrate her IDGAF era with two controversial films she starred in: Kamasutra (1996) and Aastha (1997). Have you seen either? What are your thoughts?

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We recently watched Lust Stories 3 and enjoyed it a lot! Have you seen this anthology? What are your thoughts? Do you agree with Pitu that the third segment is a little too talky and a little too long? Do you agree with Beth that the appearance of Konkona Sen Sharma solves everything?Click here to see our episode on Lust Stories 2.https://youtu.be/pwhdWVNwgMs?is=vf5gi_DZ83goQXDUSubscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062@filmiladies on Instagram Pitu is @pitusultan on InstagramBeth is @bethlovesbollywood on BlueskyEmail us at filmiladies at gmailSee our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfyOur logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

She is wicked and stunning, a fashionista and a scheming paisewali, and we love her to bits!

We discuss retro baddie Nadira in Aan, Shree 420 and Kahin Din Kahin Raat. What are your thoughts on Nadira and would you let her crush you under her stiletto? We would!

Read about other Jewish actresses in Hindi cinema: https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/jewish-actresses-bollywood

Dor completes 20 years! Such a sweet, heartwarming film about friendship, and women supporting each other despite harrowing circumstances. Have you seen Dor? What are your thoughts?

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It's equal parts awesome and horrendous, it's melodramatic, silly and campy and we had to do an episode on it! We are discussing 1991's blockbuster Saudagar!

Have you seen it? What are your thoughts about this unhinged movie? Does it maybe just need to be MORE unhinged???

It has been 10 years since Konkona Sen Sharma's debut film 'A Death In The Gunj' released and boy does it hold up! Absolutely amazing direction and wonderful acting from an ensemble cast in this movie athat is a murder mystery but also a film about games people play.

A great piece from the Hindustan Times about the history of McCluskieganj https://www.hindustantimes.com/static/mccluskieganj-ranchi-jharkand-anglo-indian/

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It's a celebration of Rishi! In honor of his birth anniversary, we pick our top 5 Rishi performances and songs! Expect much nostalgia!

Tell us your favorite Rishi moments. And which of his films from the late 80s into the early 2000s should Beth watch?

Here's our qawwali episode with special guest Sujoy from Khandaan! https://youtu.be/wTINpaD0Htc?si=Wdpw94Pnr6FU_2O6

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For the second episode of our Retro Ladies series, we take a look at Geeta Bali, who starred in 75 films and worked in the film industry for 2 decades.

This is an actor we know very little about, and we were very charmed by her ebulience, natural acting, and girl-next-door wholesomeness. Pitu watched the delightful Albela (1951) and Beth watched Pocket Maar (1956), where her co-star is Filmi Ladies podcast patron saint Shri Dev. Thank goodness - it's been ages since we saw Dev!

Read "Remembering Geeta Bali As More Than Just Mrs Shammi Kapoor" by Ananya Surana at Feminism in India https://feminisminindia.com/2023/06/22/remembering-geeta-bali-as-more-than-just-mrs-shammi-kapoor-indianwomeninhistory/

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To mark Sridevi's birthday this year, we gave ourselves an assignment: finally watch some of her films that have been on our lists but we just haven't gotten around to yet. Pitu picked Jaag Utha Insan, and she will explain her choice and regrets. Beth picked Sri's first Hindi film as a lead, Solva Sawan, which was, frankly, rough going. Then we have a long discussion on the perpetual issue with Sridevi films: she's always so much better than the men opposite her, and if you want to prioritize the films that are written for her to be the unquestioned number one lead, you run out of options way too fast.

What are your favorite Sridevi films (in any language)?

(And no, Beth's Nagina background has nothing to do with anything—she just felt snakey.)

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