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Basu's Bombay | Finale Episode ft. Anirudha Bhattacharjee

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Thu, 3 Aug 2023 18:30:00 +0000

In the finale of Cine Samosa, host @vittalbalaji is joined by Anirudha Bhattacharjee as they discuss iconic filmmaker Basu Chaterjee's 'Middle of the Road' genre of Cinema!

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Revisiting The Ramsays | Bollywood Horror ft. Swapnil Narendra

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:30:00 +0000

The Ramsay Brothers are synonymous to Bollywood Horror. In this special episode of the Cine Samosa podcast, host Balaji Vittal talks to screenwriter, podcaster, and horror expert, Swapnil Narendra about the first family of Bollywood Horror!

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How's The Josh? | Patriotism in Bollywood

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:30:00 +0000

In this episode of the Cine Samosa Podcast, host Balaji Vittal explores the genre of patriotism - and how it has evolved over the years. From colonial masters to some of the country's biggest wars, and from internal threats to foreign-origin villains - this episode focuses on all things tricolor!

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Dum Maaro Dum | Drug Abuse in Bollywood Films

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Drug abuse is a very real problem across India, as well as beyond our borders. How have Bollywood films depicted drug abuse? We take a closer look at this problem in this episode of Cine Samosa!

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Just for Laughs | The Comedians of Bollywood

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 7 Jul 2023 00:30:00 +0000

From Johnny Walker's Tel-Malish wala in Pyaasa to Arshad Warsi's Circuit, and from Kishore Kumar's car mechanic from Chalti ka Naam Gaadi to Akshay Kumar in the 2010s, here's a closer look at the comedians of Bollywood!

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Pati, Patni, aur Kaun? | Cheating Spouses in Bollywood

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 30 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000

The trope of cheating spouses is as old as bollywood itself, giving us some of the most compelling family dramas and thrillers of all time. Listen to this episode of Cine Samosa to know more about this evergreen Bollywood trope.

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Special Thanks to Brinda Dash for the voiceover in this episode.

Bond-Ing with Bollywood | James Bond's Influence in Hindi Cinema

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Ever since the first James Bond film 'Dr. No' came out in the early 1960s, it has left a deep impact on Bollywood. From suave spies to mission-focused men, and from Blofeld-like villains to Jaws-like goons, let's take a closer look at James Bond's influence on Hindi Cinema.

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Retro Reuse | Bollywood Goes Old-School Cool!

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000

Bollywood is filled with callbacks and throwbacks to films of the past - which is bound to be for an industry that is over a 100 years old. There are some films that give subtle tributes while there are others which rely heavily on the films of the past. In this episode of Cine Samosa, we take a closer look at Retro Reuse in Bollywood Films!

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The Safe Crackers | Bollywood's Smooth Criminals

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 9 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000

A hero is as good as the villain they face! In this episode of Cine Samosa with Balaji Vittal, we take a closer look at some of the smoothest safe crackers of Bollywood, who not only crack the safes, but also crack their way into our heart with their suave personalities! Tune in to know more about Bollywood's Smooth Criminals.

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The Changing Face of Romance in Bollywood (Part 2)

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 2 Jun 2023 00:30:00 +0000

How did romance in Bollywood change after the arrival of Baba, Bhai, and Badshah? In this episode of the Cine Samosa Podcast, host Balaji Vittal takes us through the electric 80s, the naughty 90s, and the 2000s and beyond.

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The Changing Face of Romance in Bollywood (Part 1)

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Fri, 26 May 2023 00:30:00 +0000

The 1940s to 1970s were a period of rapid change in Bollywood as we moved from cinema that focused on nationalism and independence to romance - and eventually the arrival of the angry young man. Listen to this episode of Cine Samosa with host Balaji Vittal as we explore the changing face of bollywood romance! Do tune in for the second part next week where we look at the 80s and beyond!

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Cine Samosa | Podcast Announcement

letschat@ekank.com (ThisDay.app) — Mon, 15 May 2023 11:20:15 +0000

Indian culture and Indian cinema go hand-in-hand. Tune in to Cine Samosa every week to listen to stories from the world of Indian Cinema! Hosted by author Balaji Vittal, this show promises deep insights and fun stories from the world of Bollywood!

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