We conclude our Kapoor series with the heir of the Kapoor dynasty - Ranbir. We discuss his versatility, his chameleon like ability to get into his character's skin, his dancing skills, the manchild description he is often labeled with, and his impressive filmography. For once, we pick the exact same ice cream flavor for an actor, and are inordinately proud of ourselves. Films discussed are Jagga Jasoos, Barfi, Tamasha and Bombay Velvet. Please share your thoughts on Ranbir. Which of his performances and movies do you love or hate? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

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? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

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? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

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? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Love Aaj Kal turns 15 years old! This movie was quite the rage back then and the fashions in it quite the moment. Has it held up? Yes for one of us, no for the other. Mostly we agree on Saif's fab performance, DP's okay one, and spend a few moments smiling happily as we think of Patron Saint Rishi Kapoor. Important notes: • Do not date your boss. • Bridge is not a job. • For a film about a hetero love story, is this actually about the two men who see themselves in each other? • Saif rocks a turban. • We are all old. What are your thoughts on this and other Imtiaz Ali films? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

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? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

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? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Oh Lolo. Neither Pitu nor Beth really know how to place Karisma: is she a 90s queen or merely a princess? What is her legacy? Is she a worthy inheritor of the family name? And can you explain her stardom without it? Films discussed: Zubeida, Saajan Chale Sasural, and Hero No. 1. What are your standout Karisma performances? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Filmi Ladies celebrates its 100th episode! Hurray! We discuss films with 100 in the title: Sau Saal Baad (1989) and 100 Days (1991). Both films are horror, although one is more B-grade, for lack of a better term, and the other has A-list stars and a killer (heh) soundtrack. Both movies have jumpscares, premonitions, and creepiness. We also discuss other horror fare as well as films with numbers in the title. Tell us what you think! Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

We continue with our Kapoor family series and discuss Rishi, the most famous and successful Kapoor of his generation, and his onscreen and offscreen hit jodi with Beth's favorite Neetu Singh. Points discussed: • Rishi's sequin jumpsuits in Karz • his Qawwali king status • his disappointed sadface in many movies, • his sweater wardrobe • his moppety effervescent energy and cuteness with Neetu in Khel Khel Mein and elsewhere • what Neetu brought to 70s films that other women didn't • his frankness in interviews and social media Brother Randhir makes a brief appearance as a rickshawala in this episode. Our other Rishi-centric episodes include • qawallis (https://youtu.be/wTINpaD0Htc?si=BSgC1UgDu_yRn-Iq) (with guest Sujoy from @khandaanpodcast), • his autobiography Khullam Khulla (https://youtu.be/pWpWG1nSJmo?si=5HHZwGXLrmIpPGZ4), and • playing against type (https://youtu.be/Y81uvvKEefc?si=LozMNNOrebCqmltl) And please watch the mind-bending song Main Haseen Hoon Main Jawan Hoon from Rickshawala and tell Beth WHAT IS GOING ON?!?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbdsrUBm-A0 Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Perhaps nowhere in the history of Hindi cinema do two siblings have more divergent debuts, more unusual filmographies, or more unpredictable trajectories. We look at Akshaye in Himalay Putra (1997) and Rahul in 1947 Earth (1999) and then discuss their careers, including celebrity presence and lack thereof. If you haven't seen Himalay Putra, do watch the 90s-riffic I Am a Bachelor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_Mg5JxR_5o and uber-masala Bam Bam Bhole https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WeFpknLEpo. Akshaye Khanna, song sequence star?!? Who knew! Beth has written extensively on all three of the Khannas; here's her essay on the character of Sid in Dil Chahta Hai https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2010/05/this-is-one-sid-whos-already-awake.html, her interview with Rahul in the Wall Street Journal https://rahulkhannaonline.blogspot.com/2012/09/wall-street-journal-india-part-1.html, and her study of how this particular family portrayed villainy (as of 2010) https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2010/05/brief-look-at-face-of-evil-khanna.html . Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

A whole episode devoted to one of Pitu's favorites! 🎺 We discuss the star-worthy performance by SRK and this point in his star trajectory, the lovable parents, the role of nostalgia, and the nothingness of some of the other people who shall remain nameless until you get to that part of the episode. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Continuing our Kapoor series, we discuss Shashi Kapoor's family in this episode: wife and actress Jennifer Kendal and their children Karan, Kunal, and Sanjana. If you know anything about them at all, it's probably that they all launched in films and never went anywhere as actors, but we watched a film starring each of them to flesh out that story. Jennifer, of course, was an accomplished stage actor before her marriage to Shashi, and when she chose to dip her toes back in acting, you can see the talent! Films discussed: Junoon (1978), 36 Chowringhee Lane (1981), Vijeta (1982), Sultanat (1986) (read Beth's essay here https://antiserious.com/sultanat-the-epic-of-fictitioustan-bf1f42c80838), and Hero Hiralal (1988) Have you seen any of these films? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

Did you know there's no ketchup emoji?!? Beth didn't until she went looking for it to put in this episode title, but a can of soup will do nicely, given that we discuss Killer Soup (2024) - and a big mix of other things we've been watching lately, including Zara Hatke Zara Bachke (2023), Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024), and Trimurti (1995). Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

In today's episode of Filmi Ladies, we continue discussing the Kapoor family. We've previously done episodes on Prithviraj Kapoor and his three sons - Raj, Shammi and Shashi. We now move on to the next generation - Raj's sons Randhir and Rajiv, plus we also discuss Babita Shivdasani, an actor and star in her own right before she became Randhir's wife and a Kapoor bahu. [Note: Pitu's phone initially autocorrected "bahu" to "baguette."] Films discussed: Farz (1967), Jawani Deewani (1972), Haath Ki Safai (1974), Ram Teri Ganga Maili (1985), and Prem Granth (1996), plus another splash of Kal Aaj Aur Kal. What are your thoughts on Randhir, Rajiv and Babita? Even though none of these Kapoors are in it, do watch the super cute Upar Wale Teri Duniya Mein from Haath Ki Safai starring the great character actor Satyen Kappu. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6T8_m1WlB0 Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

It's Beth ka Happy Budday! And to celebrate Gemini season, aka the sign of the twins, we decided to do a twin0centric episode (because really, what in the Manmohan Desai could be more Beth?) We discuss Haseena Maan Jayegi (1968), Sharmeelee (1971), Ghazab (1982), Jeans (1998), and Duplicate (1998). We also discuss the difference between actual twins vs doppelgangers. Tell us your favorite twin movies! Beth read out a bit of the good discussion of Jeans on Letterboxd but there's more! https://letterboxd.com/film/jeans/ Our dear friends at the Khandaan Podcast have, perhaps unwisely, asked both of us on to discuss twin movies! Pitu did Hello Brother https://youtu.be/TF1itiBCna4?si=adBBHvKj7fMm564e and Beth did Duplicate https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaUkZpwjHZ4 Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

This is our longest episode yet, and it had to be in order to give this often underappreciated Kapoor the respect he deserves. Masala, parallel, and international films: he did them all, and he did them all very well. We also discuss the very important question of what ice cream flavor each of the first four Kapoors would be. Films in focus this episode: The Householder, Jab Jab Phool Khile, Aa Gale Lag Ja, Suhaag,* Heat and Dust, and New Delhi Times. * Note: Beth misspoke about Rekha's line of work in this film. Please forgive! Rekha is, of course, excellent no matter what her role is. Beth's post on her favorite Shashi Kapoor performances: https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/2009/03/shashi-week-my-favorite-shashi.html (And if you want more, her blog is FULL of Shashi content https://www.bethlovesbollywood.com/search/label/house%20favorite%3A%20Shashi%20Kapoor) A review of Aseem Chhabra's biography ( Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, the Star) by friend Jai Arun Singh: https://jaiarjun.blogspot.com/2016/06/on-biography-of-shashi-kapoor.html NDTV's Bollywood Roots podcast episode on Shashi: https://podcasts.apple.com/qa/podcast/shashi-kapoors-bollywood-journey/id529746769?i=1000644614885 Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

What do we say about Shabana Azmi that hasn't been said before? Whether the movie is good, bad or ridiculous, she is always great! We watched a whopping 7 films for this episode, some parallel, some masala and she was fab in every single one. Beth watched Ankur, Lorie, Lahu Ke Do Rang, and Khoon Ki Pukaar. Pitu watched Arth, Mandi, and Swami. We discuss her nuanced acting, her emotional scenes, her restraint, innate dignity, her power to the people song from Parvarish, her chemistry with her co-stars, her beautiful hair, and her funny hat from Amar Akbar Anthony. 😁 What are your favorite Shabana Azmi films? Read Carla Filmi Geek's posts on Shabana films: https://www.filmigeek.com/shabana/. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

We discuss the second son of Prithviraj Kapoor - Shammi, a giant superstar who brought flamboyance, giddy delight and uninhibited, joyous dancing to Hindi cinema. His career can be divided into two phases - his "hero" phase and his supporting actor phase where he played dad/cop/uncle or extremely skilled plastic surgeon. We discuss Mem Sahib (1956), Tumsa Nahin Dekha (1957), Brahmachari (1968), and Bundal Baaz (1976). What are your favorite Shammi Kapoor films? Do watch the puppy birthday song from Mem Sahib: https://youtu.be/12WvtoTJ3r0?si=89TlgWMui0p4EcaQ Greta (Memsaab Story)'s amazing Shammi blog posts! https://memsaabstory.com/category/hindi-movies/yahoo-shammi/ Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan

We discuss Kiran Rao's second directorial venture "Laapataa Ladies", a film about two newlywed brides who are lost. We enjoyed this sweet, witty and heartwarming tale a lot, and couldn't stop raving about the story, direction and performances. Did you watch Laapataa Ladies? What did you think? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/filmi-ladies/id1642425062 @filmiladies on Instagram and Twitter Pitu is @pitusultan on Instagram Beth is @bethlovesbolly on Twitter Email us at filmiladies at gmail See our letterboxd for everything discussed on this podcast. https://boxd.it/qSpfy Our logo was designed by London-based artist Paula Ganoo @velcrothoughts on Instagram https://www.art2arts.co.uk/paula-vaughan