Show Notes
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In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy discuss the newly released Alpha teaser before diving into two very different films. First up is Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, a dark and unsettling look at power, corruption, and the machinery of the Indian justice system, featuring what Sujoy calls the performance of Bobby Deol’s career. Then it’s on to Maa Behen, Suresh Triveni’s sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving Netflix film starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna. The Khandaan gang unpack its commentary on patriarchy, gossip, beauty, motherhood, and survival, while also celebrating one of Madhuri’s most interesting performances in years.
⏱️ 3. Timestamps / Segments
00:00 – Catch-ups and Istanbul recommendations04:05 – Alpha teaser reactions17:20 – Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) review23:10 – Maa Behan review24:00 – Madhuri Dixit’s performance32:00 – Nostalgia, patriarchy, and Adarsh Colony42:00 – Triptii Dimri, Dharna, and the cast53:00 – Final thoughts and recommendations57:00 – Patreon, YouTube, and where to find us
👥 4. Credits
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📢 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only)
Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, Khandaan Podcast, Maa Behan, Bandar, Monkey in a Cage, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap, Alpha, Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Netflix India, movie review, Bollywood podcast, women in cinema
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