This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Abbas and Urjita are joined by one of our favourite guests, comedian and quizzer Kumar Varun.

We’re discussing one of the most beloved Hindi films of all time, ‘Anand’ from 1971 directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starring Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Johnny Walker. Topics discussed include: Rajesh Khanna’s superstardom, our relationship with Hrishi da’s ‘middle of the road’ cinema, Anand’s impact on hindi films and hindi film characters, the humanism of the story and what we would do if faced with the dilemma of the central character of this film.

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This week on ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Abbas and Urjita are joined by one of our favourite guests, comedian and quizzer Kumar Varun. We’re discussing one of the most beloved Hindi films of all time, ‘Anand’ from 1971 directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starring Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Johnny Walker. Topics discussed include: Rajesh Khanna’s superstardom, our relationship with Hrishi da’s ‘middle of the road’ cinema, Anand’s impact on hindi films and hindi film characters, the humanism of the story and what we would do if faced with the dilemma of the central character of this film. Check out the ‘Yuva’ episode of HIAW ft. Kumar Varun here: <a href="https://youtu.be/UN-aSzR9Tms?si=RKpTyAVrhsqnLsaz">https://youtu.be/UN-aSzR9Tms?si=RKpTyAVrhsqnLsaz </a>Follow Kumar Varun on instagram here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/randomvarun/">https://www.instagram.com/randomvarun/ </a>Subscribe to KV’s Youtube channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@KumarVarunOfficial">https://www.youtube.com/@KumarVarunOfficial </a>Follow Abbas here: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88">https://www.instagram.com/abbasmomin88</a>
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Don’t you just love it when you rewatch a film from your youth and want to know everything about it? Like what the themes and symbolism were, the social backdrop and conditions it was made against, and there’s nothing quite like realizing a film has aged like fine wine. On the other hand you may also find that your favourite movie characters were stalkers who didn't deserve love but some jail time, the hairstyle you copied was extremely cheesy, and the moral lessons to take away from those films were a tad bit problematic. So join comedians Abbas Momin & Urjita Wani as they dissect an old movie on every episode along with a bevy of guests and try to answer the question ‘Has It Aged Well’?

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Don’t you just love it when you rewatch a film from your youth and want to know everything about it? Like what the themes and symbolism were, the social backdrop and conditions it was made against, and there’s nothing quite like realizing a film has aged like fine wine. On the other hand you may also find that your favourite movie characters were stalkers who didn't deserve love but some jail time, the hairstyle you copied was extremely cheesy, and the moral lessons to take away from those films were a tad bit problematic. So join comedians Abbas Momin &amp; Urjita Wani as they dissect an old movie on every episode along with a bevy of guests and try to answer the question ‘Has It Aged Well’?
You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android:<a href="https://ivm.today/android"> </a><a href="https://ivm.today/android">https://ivm.today/android</a> or iOS:<a href="https://ivm.today/ios"> </a><a href="https://ivm.today/ios">https://ivm.today/ios</a>, or any other podcast app.
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IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture—Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe.

Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way.
So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add some much-needed pop to your life!

IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture&mdash;Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe. Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way. So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add some much-needed pop to your life!

We’re discussing one of the most beloved Hindi films of all time, ‘Anand’ from 1971 directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and starring Rajesh Khanna, Amitabh Bachchan, and Johnny Walker. Topics discussed include: Rajesh Khanna’s superstardom, our relationship with Hrishi da’s ‘middle of the road’ cinema, Anand’s impact on hindi films and hindi film characters, the humanism of the story and what we would do if faced with the dilemma of the central character of this film.

Anand ft. Kumar Varun | Has It Aged Well?

In the final episode of the season, we end it with a bang - standup comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi joins Gopal Datt to talk about his Pehla Pehlas! A man that looks at every hurdle and shrugs his shoulders and moves on - Bassis career is a very special one. Normal setbacks can be outlined with a heartfelt story or an inspirational quote but with Bassi, he looks at it through the eye of comedy, and not taking himself too seriously. 

We get him recounting his early days preparing and attempting IIT and UPSC, his realization that these were out of his reach and his pivot, almost on a whim, to standup comedy. His first open mic and how it was a crucial rejection that led him to record his first standup video that went viral. 

From then on not only has he put out great specials, he’s also appeared on KBC and starred in a movie. With regular people these would be stories of pride and achievement but once again Bassi approaches them with the lens of hte absurdity of human experience, a consistent comedy of errors and steadfast attempt to never take anything seriously. Make sure to watch the episode and tell us in the comments what your favourite part of the episode was 

In the final episode of the season, we end it with a bang - standup comedian Anubhav Singh Bassi joins Gopal Datt to talk about his Pehla Pehlas! A man that looks at every hurdle and shrugs his shoulders and moves on - Bassis career is a very special one. Normal setbacks can be outlined with a heartfelt story or an inspirational quote but with Bassi, he looks at it through the eye of comedy, and not taking himself too seriously.&nbsp;
We get him recounting his early days preparing and attempting IIT and UPSC, his realization that these were out of his reach and his pivot, almost on a whim, to standup comedy. His first open mic and how it was a crucial rejection that led him to record his first standup video that went viral.&nbsp;
From then on not only has he put out great specials, he&rsquo;s also appeared on KBC and starred in a movie. With regular people these would be stories of pride and achievement but once again Bassi approaches them with the lens of hte absurdity of human experience, a consistent comedy of errors and steadfast attempt to never take anything seriously. Make sure to watch the episode and tell us in the comments what your favourite part of the episode was&nbsp;

Pehla Open Mic, UPSC and IIT, working on a film and more | Anubhav Singh Bassi | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt 

In this candid and heartwarming episode of Pehla Pehla, host Gopal Datt welcomes his close friend, acclaimed actor and writer Sharib Hashmi, for a nostalgic trip tracing the roots of his remarkable Bollywood journey. Sharib opens up about his humble beginnings growing up in Malad, Malvani, sharing laugh-out-loud childhood memories ranging from dramatic ploys to skip school to earning his very first performance fee of ₹20 singing Kishore Kumar classics at a local bus stop. From visiting film sets where legend Dilip Kumar scooped him into his arms to navigating life as an extreme introvert who found confidence through theatre and music, the conversation highlights the quirks and foundational moments that quietly shaped his creative soul.

The discussion shifts behind the camera as Sharib recounts his unplanned transition into television writing for MTV, sharing hysterical behind-the-scenes escapades from the cult-favorite MTV Bakra and early directing assistant gigs. He reflects on the resilience required across years of struggling and auditioning, touching upon his breakthrough opportunity with Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire and the battle fought by director Nitin Kakkar to cast him as the lead in Filmistaan despite industry resistance. Packed with warmth, self-deprecating humor, and deep personal insight, this episode offers an intimate masterclass in staying passionate and persevering against the odds in Indian cinema.

 

In this candid and heartwarming episode of Pehla Pehla, host Gopal Datt welcomes his close friend, acclaimed actor and writer Sharib Hashmi, for a nostalgic trip tracing the roots of his remarkable Bollywood journey. Sharib opens up about his humble beginnings growing up in Malad, Malvani, sharing laugh-out-loud childhood memories ranging from dramatic ploys to skip school to earning his very first performance fee of ₹20 singing Kishore Kumar classics at a local bus stop. From visiting film sets where legend Dilip Kumar scooped him into his arms to navigating life as an extreme introvert who found confidence through theatre and music, the conversation highlights the quirks and foundational moments that quietly shaped his creative soul.
The discussion shifts behind the camera as Sharib recounts his unplanned transition into television writing for MTV, sharing hysterical behind-the-scenes escapades from the cult-favorite MTV Bakra and early directing assistant gigs. He reflects on the resilience required across years of struggling and auditioning, touching upon his breakthrough opportunity with Danny Boyle for Slumdog Millionaire and the battle fought by director Nitin Kakkar to cast him as the lead in Filmistaan despite industry resistance. Packed with warmth, self-deprecating humor, and deep personal insight, this episode offers an intimate masterclass in staying passionate and persevering against the odds in Indian cinema.
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Working in Slumdog millionaire to becoming a full-time actor | Sharib Hashmi | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt 

What happens when a serious film critic is asked to defend the movies he loves for all the “wrong” reasons?

Rahul Desai joins Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma on Cine5 to rank their top five guilty-pleasure Hindi films, although none of them feels particularly guilty. The conversation travels from Hrithik Roshan’s face vibrations in Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage and the fake Undertaker in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to Sridevi selling Anil Kapoor for two crores in Judaai.

The lists get wilder with Koyla, Karzzzz, Naseeb Apna Apna, Swarg, Garam Masala, No Entry, Raaz, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, What’s Your Raashee?, Kites, Kaante, Mujhse Dosti Karoge! and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge.

Expect copied soundtracks, questionable heroes, iconic wigs, reincarnation, domestic chaos, football melodrama, ghosts, sad pole dancing and films that are impossible to defend—but even harder to stop watching.

Tell us your own Top 5 guilty-pleasure films in the comments.
Cine5 is hosted by Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma.

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What happens when a serious film critic is asked to defend the movies he loves for all the &ldquo;wrong&rdquo; reasons?
Rahul Desai joins Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma on Cine5 to rank their top five guilty-pleasure Hindi films, although none of them feels particularly guilty. The conversation travels from Hrithik Roshan&rsquo;s face vibrations in Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage and the fake Undertaker in Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi to Sridevi selling Anil Kapoor for two crores in Judaai.
The lists get wilder with Koyla, Karzzzz, Naseeb Apna Apna, Swarg, Garam Masala, No Entry, Raaz, Dhan Dhana Dhan Goal, What&rsquo;s Your Raashee?, Kites, Kaante, Mujhse Dosti Karoge! and Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge.
Expect copied soundtracks, questionable heroes, iconic wigs, reincarnation, domestic chaos, football melodrama, ghosts, sad pole dancing and films that are impossible to defend&mdash;but even harder to stop watching.
Tell us your own Top 5 guilty-pleasure films in the comments. Cine5 is hosted by Karan Mirchandani and Shreemi Verma.
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Watch the full episode on IVM Pop YouTube and stream it on all audio streaming platforms.
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