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Filmi Ladies
by Filmi Ladies
Filmi Ladies takes a woman-centered look at Indian cinema, with occasional detours into books, tv, and other pop culture. Hosted by Pitu Sultan and Beth Loves Bollywood.
Episodes
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Filmi Ladies episode 217: Rekha's controversial era (Aastha and Kama Sutra)
Happy Rekha Divas to all who celebrate! Our queen turned 72 a few days ago (October 10—get it on your calendar, mortals!) so we decided to celebrate her IDGAF era with two controversial films she starred in: Kamasutra (1996) and Aastha (1997). Have you seen either? What are your thoughts?…
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Filmi Ladies episode 216: Lust Stories 3
We recently watched Lust Stories 3 and enjoyed it a lot! Have you seen this anthology? What are your thoughts? Do you agree with Pitu that the third segment is a little too talky and a little too long? Do you agree with Beth that the appearance of Konkona Sen Sharma solves everything?Click here…
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Filmi Ladies episode 214: Nadira
She is wicked and stunning, a fashionista and a scheming paisewali, and we love her to bits! We discuss retro baddie Nadira in Aan, Shree 420 and Kahin Din Kahin Raat. What are your thoughts on Nadira and would you let her crush you under her stiletto? We would! Read about other Jewish actresses…
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Filmi Ladies episode 214: Dor
Dor completes 20 years! Such a sweet, heartwarming film about friendship, and women supporting each other despite harrowing circumstances. Have you seen Dor? What are your thoughts? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts...
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Filmi Ladies episode 213: Saudagar (1991)
It's equal parts awesome and horrendous, it's melodramatic, silly and campy and we had to do an episode on it! We are discussing 1991's blockbuster Saudagar! Have you seen it? What are your thoughts about this unhinged movie? Does it maybe just need to be MORE unhinged???
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Filmi Ladies episode 212: A Death in the Gunj
It has been 10 years since Konkona Sen Sharma's debut film 'A Death In The Gunj' released and boy does it hold up! Absolutely amazing direction and wonderful acting from an ensemble cast in this movie athat is a murder mystery but also a film about games people play. A great piece from the...
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Filmi Ladies episode 211: our top 5 Rishi Kapoor films and songs
It's a celebration of Rishi! In honor of his birth anniversary, we pick our top 5 Rishi performances and songs! Expect much nostalgia! Tell us your favorite Rishi moments. And which of his films from the late 80s into the early 2000s should Beth watch? Here's our qawwali episode with special…
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Filmi Ladies episode 210: Geeta Bali
For the second episode of our Retro Ladies series, we take a look at Geeta Bali, who starred in 75 films and worked in the film industry for 2 decades. This is an actor we know very little about, and we were very charmed by her ebulience, natural acting, and girl-next-door wholesomeness. Pitu...
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Filmi Ladies episode 209: Sridevi films we've been meaning to watch
To mark Sridevi's birthday this year, we gave ourselves an assignment: finally watch some of her films that have been on our lists but we just haven't gotten around to yet. Pitu picked Jaag Utha Insan, and she will explain her choice and regrets. Beth picked Sri's first Hindi film as a lead…
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Filmi Ladies episode 208: Dil Chahta Hai 25th Anniversary
Come celebrate the 25th anniversary of the very iconic Dil Chahta Hai! Let's peek into this sunny, golden, aspirationally emotionally open world inhabited by Akash, Sid, Sam, Shalini, Tara, Pooja, and Deepa! There will be much discussion of 2000s fashionz too. Forgive us for forgetting about…
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Filmi Ladies episode 207: Ikka (2026)
(This episode contains spoilers!) We are always curious to see what Akshaye Khanna and Sunny Deol are up to these days so we watched Ikka (2026), a courtroom drama on Netflix. Although we watched it for them, the only actor worth watching turned out to be Tillotama Shome, who we didn't even know...
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Filmi Ladies episode 206: Omkara 20th Anniversary
It's the 20th anniversary of Omkara! Does this movie belong to Saif's evil Langda Tyagi? Absolutely! But we are also excited to discuss Omi, Kesu, Dolly, Indu, and Billo! Tell us what you think! Our friend Vikas Raheja and his guest discuss Omkara as their #1 Indian film of 2000–2025 in this...
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Filmi Ladies episode 205: Sunil Dutt
Have you ever heard anyone say they don't like Sunil Dutt? No, you haven't coz it's not allowed. We shine a spotlight on his acting career, directorial work as well as his specific "brand". There is also a Venn diagram of "decent, green flag men." Movies discussed are Humraaz (1967), Bhai Bhai...
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Filmi Ladies episode 204: Bhooth Bangla (2026)
We watched Priyadarshan and Akki's latest venture - Bhooth Bangla (2026) and had several thoughts about bhoots, haunted havelis, bad wigs, demons, bats and horror comedies as a genre.Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple...
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Filmi Ladies episode 203: catching up with Alpha, Disclosure Day, Single Salma, and more
Just a catch-up episode where we discuss movies and tv shows we are watching or plan to watch. Beth discusses Alpha and Single Salma, and Pitu discusses Disclosure Day and America's Sweethearts. What are you guys watching? Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...
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Filmi Ladies episode 202: Love in Simla (1960) and Love in Tokyo (1966)
Love and cherry blossoms are in the air! Our actors Sadhana, Asha Parekh, and Joy Mukherjee x2 fall in love, hijinks, and misadventures in Love in Simla (1960) and Love in Tokyo (1966). Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7Ib9C1X5ObvN18u9WR0TK9 or Apple Podcasts...
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Filmi Ladies episode 201: Meena Kumari
It's a new series, fully embracing the RETRO LADIES we are at heart! (Some of these people should have been in our superstars series the first time through, and we beg their forgiveness.)Where better to start than Meena Kumari, one of the great queens of all time? We look at Azaad (1955), Sharada...
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Filmi Ladies episode 200: Harishchandrachi Factory (2009)
To mark our 200th—yes TWO HUNDREDTH—episode, we chose a film that celebrates cinematic history. Harishchandrachi Factory is a Marathi film about the making of the very first feature film in India, and it's a peculiarly light-hearted approach to an event with massive consequences. Dadasaheb Phalke...
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Filmi Ladies episode 199: Maa Behen
So much to say about Maa Behen! Madhuri, Triptii, and Dharna portray wily, crafty, endearing, complicated, entrapped, strong, powerful, confusing ladies in this character study of what it means to be a woman in our world. This episode is spoiler-free until we issue a warning at 24 minutes in!...
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Filmi Ladies episode 198: Yalgaar and Apradh
If "Feroz Khan"="more is more," then the theme of today's episode is More More Is More. How perfectly filmi! We needed to escape the nonsense and disappointment of the modern world, so we traveled back to a mod Mumtaz in Apradh (1972) and shiny Sanjay Dutt in Yalgaar (1992), all in the very good...
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Filmi Ladies episode 197: Kartavya
Pitu said "Let's watch Saif's new film!!" and Beth said "OK!" before realizing what it was about, and then she wanted to scream into the abyss. Overall we found this a rough watch - but only because it's far too real. This episode starts with a spoiler-free general discussion, and we tell you…
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Filmi Ladies episode 196: Varun Dhawan
Affable, energetic, talented, excellent hip swiveler and very versatile Varun Dhawan takes center stage in this episode. We discuss Badlapur, Dishoom, October and Street Dancer 3. For more VD discussion, here are links to the Alia and Bhediya episodes. https://youtu.be/aGoFNXxQm3o and...
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Filmi Ladies episode 195: Dil Apne Aur Preet Parai (1960)
A doctor and a nurse having a romantic moment at the hospital, drinking coffee in the moonlight...this romantic drama from 1960 ticks a lot of boxes (and we literally keep count). Meena Kumari, Nadira, and Raaj Kumar star. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...
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Filmi Ladies episode 194: The Burning Train (1980)
This movie is everything the title promises plus so much more! Starring half of the 1980 film industry and putting most of them on a speeding death trap is a recipe for a great time. We discuss what makes this work so well (bravo to editors R. P. Bapat, S. B. Mane, and Pran Mehra), its songs, and...
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Filmi Ladies episode 193: Toaster
We watched Toaster, the new release on Netflix with Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Archana Puran Singh, Abhishek Banerjee, and others in a great cast stuck a misfiring machine that somehow never really goes ding and pops out a well-done, crunchy treat. And if you _that_ was a belabored point…
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Filmi Ladies episode 192: Unishe April (Rituparno Ghosh)
Happy Unishe April to all who celebrate! We discuss this much-loved Rituparno Ghosh film about a mother daughter duo (Aparna Sen and Debashree Roy) who have a relationship that is anything but "shodhoran" (ordinary). Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...
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Filmi Ladies episode 191: Fan 10th Anniversary
In our opinion, Maneesh Sharma's Fan (2016) is a deeply unsettling work of experimentation, creativity, and importance. Join us for a long chat about why it's so weird and yet so great, what it means that Shah Rukh made this artistic commitment and statement, plus speculation on why audiences...
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Filmi Ladies episode 190:Alia Bhatt (superstars series 29)
One more before this series is a wrap: ALIA! We love her. But what's her special sauce? To answer this, we looked at Highway (2014), Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014), Shaandaar (2015), Dear Zindagi (2016), and Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017). We also briefly touch on Gangubai, Gully Boy, and Udta...
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Filmi Ladies episode 189: Govinda + David Dhawan
Sometimes you just need to get stuck in the 90s. We watched Raja Babu (1994) and Haseena Maan Jayegi (1999) and wonder whether this epic partnership is worthy of so much (possibly mostly nostalgic) love and discuss what else we wish Govinda would get the chance to do now. Subscribe to Filmi…
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Filmi Ladies episode 188: BINDU
Bindu is the last and most wicked of our trio of vamps! If Helen is glamorous and amoral, and Aruna Irani is desi and moral, Bindu is scheming and immoral. We explore two of her films: Hawas (1974) and Do Raaste (1969) that resulted in Filmfare nominations for her. We also discuss her amazing…
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Filmi Ladies episode 187: Shashi Kapoor Birthday Special: Siddhartha and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid
No mere Merchant and Ivory for us: we're going much further afield with Siddhartha (1972), based on the Herman Hesse novel and directed by American Conrad Rooks, and Sammy and Rosie Get Laid (1987), directed and written by Brits Stephen Frears and Hanif Kureishi. These films have more in common...
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Filmi Ladies episode 186: ✨ Eklavya and Locket ✨
What's at the end of the rainbow? This episode! We've reached the last stop in our series exploring colors in film with the undisputed fanciest color of them all. Films under discussion: royals and wealth and class with Eklavya (2007) and Bappi-da + Rekha + jewelry + hidden treasure = Locket...
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Filmi Ladies episode 185: Deepika Padukone (superstars series 28)
Does her gobsmacking smile make her a superstar? Maybe - it totally works on us. Films discussed: Chandni Chowk to China, Cocktail, Race 2, and Finding Fanny, with mini-detours to Piku and Om Shanti Om as we (spoiler, but come on) list our top 5 Deepika films. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...
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Filmi Ladies episode 184: Cleopatra (1963)
One of the filmiest ladies of them all! The great Elizabeth Taylor plays the great Cleopatra in this absolutely spectacular epic film. Both co-hosts are absolutely bedazzled by everything, so join us for a gushing discussion. Subscribe to Filmi Ladies on Spotify...
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Filmi Ladies episode 183: heart trouble: Dil Deke Dekho and Dilruba
Happy (belated) Valentine's and Galentine's Day to all! To celebrate this holiday of pyar, ishq, aur mohabbat, we each picked a movie with the word 'dil' in the title. Pitu picked Dil Deke Dekho (1959) and Beth picked Dilruba (1950). There's also a little quiz! Completely unrelated: Beth's friend...
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Filmi Ladies episode 182: Madhabi Mukherjee
Both Beth and Pitu adore the incredibly talented Madhabi Mukherjee. Even if she had only worked in Satyajit Ray projects, hers would still be a phenomenal filmography but she is a prolific Bengali actress apart from her Ray films. In this episode we discuss Charulata, Biraj Bou, Kapurush,...
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Filmi Ladies episode 181: Kabhi Kabhie 50th Anniversary
Kabhi Kabhie contains many, many elements familiar in the Yash Chopra Universe, but how well does he combine them here? We actually disagree a bit about how effective this film is, but an initially unimpressed Beth is overall convinced by PItu's more positive interpretations, and we agree the…
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Filmi Ladies episode 180: Kangana Ranaut (superstars series 27)
Love her or hate her, there was a time when you couldn't ignore her. We're talking about Kangana Ranaut—probably the most polarizing person in our superstars series. Actually, we aren't even sure she is a superstar! We have spoken about Queen in a prior episode...
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Filmi Ladies episode 179: Shaan and Enthiran (Robot)
We've reached the SHINY part of our rainbow series: silver! In Indian movies, it can be futuristic (like the tech of Enthiran), disco (like Shaan), or earthy (like Urmila's jewelry in Chamma Chamma Baaje Re), and it can evoke elegance and romance like no other. Silver always has something to say....
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Filmi Ladies episode 178: Khiladi films, part 2: Main Khiladi Tu Anari, Khiladiyion Ka Khiladi
Time for some 90s nostalgia with this very fun franchise where none of the movies are connected to each other! It's an Akki fest on the podcast where we discuss Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi (1996). For discussion: is EVERYTHING better with Rekha in it? (There is a right...
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Filmi Ladies episode 177: Khiladi films, part 1: Khiladi, Sabse Bada Khiladi
Time for some 90s nostalgia with this very fun franchise where none of the movies are connected to each other! It's an Akki fest on the podcast where we discuss Khiladi (1992) and Sabse Bada Khiladi (1995) in this first of two episodes. And we cover Main Khiladi Tu Anari (1994) and Khiladiyon Ka...
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Filmi Ladies episode 176: Sairat
Spoilers ahead! Also, content notice: this film is about honor killings. Make a listening choice that works for your mental well-being. Almost a decade after its release, the beloved Marathi film Sairat is as powerful as ever. Join us for a rambling discussion of what makes it so special and...
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Filmi Ladies episode 175: Home for the Holidays
It's that time of the year when work grinds to a halt, merriment fills the air, friends gather together and people spend the holidays with their families. Sometimes it's sweet and heartwarming, other times it's difficult and prickly. In today's episode we discuss movies about coming home. Pitu...
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Filmi Ladies episode 174: Kati Patang and Humraaz 🤍
In this episode of the color series, we discuss white: representative of purity, chastity, virtue, and freshness, but also of wealth and desirability. We chose a woman in white...and two brothers in white, as we look at Asha Parekh in the classic Kati Patang (1971) and the director duo...
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Filmi Ladies episode 173: Vidya Balan (superstars series 26)
She may have stormed onto the Hindi screen with the beloved Parineeta (2005) but was already a household face because of her modeling, music videos and the TV sitcom Hum Paanch! It's none other than one of our favorite filmi ladies - the amazing Vidya Balan! Pitu watched Ghanchakkar (2013), Bhool...
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Filmi Ladies episode 172: Natarang and Honeymoon Travels Pvt Ltd 💕
Pink conjures up images of roses, sunrises and sunsets, candyfloss, bubblegum and dainty femininity. But it is also the most gendered color. In this episode of the color series, we discussed two films: 2007's Hindi film Honeymoon Travels Private Limited and 2010's Marathi film Natarang. Dance…
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Filmi Ladies episode 171: Bollywood for Beginners episode 5 - Sharmeelee and Khubsoorat
In our last pair of recommendations for the Bollywood-curious, we go back in history again for 1971's Sharmeelee - a film that many seasoned Bollywood fans somehow haven't seen! - and 1980's Khubsoorat, a beloved classic with an amazing woman at its heart. Watch Sharmeelee with English subtitles...
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Filmi Ladies episode 170: 💃🏻 HELEN 💃🏻
This episode is NOT a countdown of our favorite Helen songs - where would you even start?!? Instead, we focus on Helen as an all-around actor and discuss China Town (1962), Gumnaam (1965), and Lahu Ke Do Rang (1979). What sets her apart from all the other vamps and item queens? Other interesting...
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Filmi Ladies episode 169: Bollywood for Beginners episode 4 - Laila Majnu and Chak De! India
Welcome to the Bollywood for Beginners series episode 4 where we are being très dramatique!Pitu explores star-crossed lovers in snowy Kashmir whose initial romance and cuteness descends into madness and death, in 2018's Laila Majnu.Beth picks a movie about a humiliated coach who takes a ragtag...
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Filmi Ladies episode 168: Bollywood for Beginners episode 3 - Band Baaja Baaraat and Bunty aur Babli
For the third episode of our Bollywood for Beginners series, we bring you two comedies - one featuring a couple that cons people for a living, and another that marries people off. Bunty aur Babli (2005) is fun on the run that stars Rani Mukherjee and Abhishek Bachchan, and Band Baja Baraat (2010)...
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Filmi Ladies takes a woman-centered look at Indian cinema, with occasional detours into books, tv, and other pop culture. Hosted by Pitu Sultan and Beth Loves Bollywood.
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