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Basu's Bombay | Finale Episode ft. Anirudha Bhattacharjee

August 3, 2023 · 35 min

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! Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these!…
Revisiting The Ramsays | Bollywood Horror ft. Swapnil Narendra

July 28, 2023 · 51 min

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…
How's The Josh? | Patriotism in Bollywood

July 20, 2023 · 14 min

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…
Dum Maaro Dum | Drug Abuse in Bollywood Films

July 14, 2023 · 13 min

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! Do check out thisday.app for more…
Just for Laughs | The Comedians of Bollywood

July 7, 2023 · 13 min

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! Do check out…

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

June 30, 2023 · 12 min

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. Do check…
Bond-Ing with Bollywood | James Bond's Influence in Hindi Cinema

June 23, 2023 · 12 min

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…
Retro Reuse | Bollywood Goes Old-School Cool!

June 16, 2023 · 11 min

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…
The Safe Crackers | Bollywood's Smooth Criminals

June 9, 2023 · 10 min

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…
The Changing Face of Romance in Bollywood (Part 2)

June 2, 2023 · 17 min

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. Do check out…
The Changing Face of Romance in Bollywood (Part 1)

May 26, 2023 · 14 min

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…
Cine Samosa | Podcast Announcement

May 15, 2023 · 2 min

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…

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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!