Happy Valentine's Day from Bollywood Drafts! For the 3rd season premiere, we are ranking marriage stories on the podcast! What happens after happily ever after? These movies track the ups and downs of marriage, 'til death--or an affair or unemployment or in-laws--do us part! Join host and moderator Manish in finding the top 10 marriage movies in Bollywood!

The players:

Manish (@vertigay314)

Melanie (@PardesiYT)

https://www.youtube.com/@PardesiReviews

Shah (@theshahshahid)

Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/

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Intermission/outtro music: "Saathiya," Saathiya (2002), YRF Music/Saregama, music by AR Rahman and lyrics by Gulzar)

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It's the season 2 finale of Bollywood Drafts! And for this special occaision, we are ranking the top 10 movies from filmmaker Manmohan Desai. He was a pioneer of the masala genre, working with the top actors and creatives for decades. Not only were his films massively entertaining and memorable, but they featured taboo topics, political themes, and groundbreaking narratives. Join host and moderator in finding the 10 best films of this enduring auteur!

The players:

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Amrita (@amritaiq.bsky.social)

Amrira on Instagram: @amrita_by_the_book

Khandaan Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KhandaanPodcast

Beth (@bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)

Filmi Ladies podcast

@FilmiLadies on Instagram

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Humko tumse ho gaya hai pyar kya karein," Amar Akbar Anthony (1975, Universal Music India, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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Join Bollywood Drafts in ranking the top 10 Bollywood sequels! From beloved franchises to spiritual sequels, this ranking is a roller coaster ride. Bollywood has given sequels to romantic comedies, action epics, superhero movies, and social satires, and we are here to dig through to find the best! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) to find the top 10 Bollywood sequels!

The players:

Anas (@thefilmykid)

(@filmy.kidd on instagram)

Molly (@RasberryRazz)

https://bsky.app/profile/mrasberry.bsky.social

Silam (@SilamSilva)

@Silambarasu on instagram

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Up next: Manmohan Desai Top 10

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Badri ki dulhania," Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017, T-Series, music by Tanishk Bagchi and lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed)

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It's the holiday season, and it's time to celebrate with loved ones. And there's no bigger Bollywood family than The Kapoors. Spanning decades and generations, The Kapoors can be traced back to the beginning of the Hindi film industry. Raj, Kareena, Shashi, Ranbir, and more! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 10 movies featuring one or more Kapoors. With movies from over 7 decades, there are a lot of genres, trends, and innovations within this dynasty.

The players:

Beth (https://bsky.app/profile/bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)

Pitu (@PituSultan on Instagram

Filmi Ladies podcast

@FilmiLadies on Instagram

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Zindagi ek safar hai suhaana," Andaz (1971, Saregama, music by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri)

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Insia's streaming content has ballooned over the last few years: attracting big names, unique concepts, and enjoyable movies of all genres. With that classic "tudum" noise, audiences are transported to brilliant stories with engaging characters. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Hindi language Netflix originals!

The players:

Cris (@limjaeseven)

https://letterboxd.com/crislim/

Kathy (@kathyfgibson)

Access Bollywood

Suchin (@suchin545)

https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/author/suchin-mehrotra

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Ishq mitaye," Amar Singh Chamkila (2024, Saregama, music by AR RAhman and Irshad Kamil)

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Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the second part, featuring the top 11 Sridevi movies! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the first half, and part 2 will come soon! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Blueskyy, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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Bombay is a city full of romance, mystery, corruption, history, dreams, and broken hearts. What a perfect setting for some iconic movies! On Bollywood Drafts, we're celebrating the movie capital of Bollywood and the movies inspired by it. From coming of age stories to film noir to musicals, the city has seen it all. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Bombay movies of all time!

The players:

Aishwarya (@Aishworryyaa)

LLN (@ThisIsLLN)

Mr. Narci (@MrNarci)

Up next: Sridevi Top 17

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Rangeela re," Rangeela (1995, Tips Music, music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Mehboob)

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