It's a catch-up episode! We've been busy getting through our watchlists

We discuss the brief but magnificent film career of Smita Patil—one of India's greatest actresses. Winner of the Padma Shri and several film awards, she was the face of art cinema and feminist narratives. Intense and smoldering, she was often the hero of the film. We also discuss her foray into commercial cinema.

Taal turns 25 years old because Time is an illusion.

Taal is the filmiest of filmy films, with a seriously OTT Anil, diva-like Aishwarya, and Akshaye being sensible lover boy.

There is a lot of rain, some talk of tyaag and izzat, snooty rich people, a cute mop of a dog, and an unholy amount of sequins and razzle dazzle. A R Rahman delivers an absolutely epic score that is choreographed to perfection, and director Subhash Ghai was maybe a total genius by letting him and everyone else on this crew just do their magic.

Come rise in love with Taal and tell us what you think!

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We conclude our Kapoor series with the heir of the Kapoor dynasty -

Dhoom dhoom dhoom dhoom!

20 years of fast bikes, fast cars, stylish locales and questionable fashion.

Do the Dhoom movies float your boat?

What are your thoughts on Uday Chopra as an actor?

Do you agree with Beth that everyone in Dhoom is at maximum annoyance level?

How do we feel about the liberal use of bronzer and body oil?

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In this episode we discuss Stree, Stree 2 and all things terrifying from the Maddock horror universe.

This is a very spoiler heavy episode so you've been warned.

Tell us - how do you feel about Roohi, Bhediya and Munjya?

What are your favorite Rajkumar Rao characters or movies?

Is there an actor who can out-Pankaj Pankaj Tripathi?

Did Stree 2 have the right combo of horror and comedy for you?

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because Filmi Ladies is turning 2! Thanks be to Patron Saint Dev Anand who inspires us to be bigger and better!

We celebrate with Do Devs (actually 3, but who's counting?): Dev in a double role in Hum Dono and singular Dev in the singularly delightful Nau Do Gyarah.

What are your favorite Dev movies? Where do you pin the beginning of his awkward decline? And what do you think is his legacy on Hindi cinema?

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Love Aaj Kal turns 15 years old! This movie was quite the rage back then

• For a film about a hetero love story, is this actually about the two men who see themselves in each other?

It's Bebo's world and we're just living in it!

Whether you love or hate Poo, Geet, Dr Preet Sahni, Chameli, or Dolly, you can't ignore the most successful woman in the Kapoor khandaan. Unlike her older sister Karisma, there is no question Kareena is a bonafide superstar.

Movies we discuss in detail: Khushi, Chameli, Omkara, Jab We Met, Tashan, and Milenge Milenge. If your favorite isn't there, don't worry; we mention many others in passing.

What are your iconic Kareena performances and films?

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In today's episode we discuss Pitu's experience of nerding out at NAFA - the first Marathi Film Festival in the US.

Topics discussed:

• the films of directors Dr Jabbar Patel, Mahesh Manjrekar and Sachin Pilgaonkar

• learnings from masterclasses with actresses like Nivedita Saraf and Mrinal Kulkarni

• nerding out among fellow film nerds

• Beth's experiences at IIFA and the Chicago South Asian Film Festival.

Have you been to a film festival? Tell us your experiences!

Should Beth have fangirled all over Farooque Shaikh?

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