From 3 idiots to Mirzapur | Ali Fazal | Pehla Pehla wih Gopal Datt

Ali Fazal has had a unique career that honestly is hard to quantify in just a headline. He has played several iconic roles in Indian cinema, whether its Joy Lobo in 3 idiots, Zafar in Fukrey or now, Guddu Bhaiya in Mirzapur. But that doesn’t capture the expanse of his career. His work abroad, wheth…

Ranking the Best Plot Twists in Hindi Cinema | Don, Table No. 21, Talaash and more | Cine5

What makes a truly great movie twist? In this episode, the hosts rank their favourite plot twists from Bollywood and Hindi cinema, including Jewel Thief, Don, Table No. 21, Madhumati, Being Cyrus, Talaash, Gupt and Khakee. They debate classics versus modern thrillers, revisit unforgettable reveal…

From Munna Jazbaati to Bablu Pandit | Jitendra Kumar | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt

In a truly unique career - Jitendra Kumar started off realizing he’s a performer in IIT of all places. In the pressure cooker environment, Jtiendra outlines how he’s quest to learn English led him to Al Pacino and the world of acting. Gopal Datt and Jitendra talk about the highs and lows of that co…

Gajraj Rao On Theatre, Bandit Queen, TVF & Bollywood | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt

Gajraj Rao ki journey sirf acting tak limited nahi hai. Delhi ke railway quarters se theatre, Bandit Queen, advertising films, TVF aur finally mainstream cinema tak, har mod par ek naya “pehla” unka intezaar kar raha tha. Iss episode mein Gajraj Rao aur Gopal Datt baat karte hain unki bachpan ki c…

Fan, No Smoking, Maachis & More: Films Ahead of Their Time | Karan & Shreemi

What does it mean for a movie to be truly ahead of its time? Karan and Shreemi dig through Hindi cinema history to pick films whose ideas, themes or formats feel even more relevant today than when they first appeared. Their selections include Samay: When Time Strikes, Fan, Khamosh, No Smoking, Ju…

Junagadh Se Global Stage Tak: Munawar Faruqui Ki Kahaani | Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt

Munawar Faruqui aur Gopal Datt ek saath baithe hain, toh conversation serious interview se zyada do artists ki mast baithak ban jaati hai. Iss Pehla Pehla ke episode mein Munawar le jaate hain humein Junagadh ki childhood memories se lekar Mumbai ke pehle trips, Habitat ke disastrous first open mi…

From Bhopal Open Mics to The Traitors S2 & Tanmay Reacts | Kullu | Pehla Pehla | EPO3

Fresh off The Traitors Season 2, Kullu takes us back to where it all began from Bhopal. From growing up surrounded by comedy and literature to becoming a sharp film commentator, content creator, and successful stand-up comedian, he reflects on the influences that shaped his journey and helped him c…

Top 5 Bollywood Actor Debuts | Cine5 | Gopal Datt | Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt

Actor and writer Gopal Datt joins Cine5 for a celebration of memorable firsts. The conversation begins with Gopal’s own new beginning hosting his first-ever podcast, Pehla Pehla With Gopal Datt before turning into a freewheeling countdown of unforgettable acting debuts and Bollywood launches. Th…

The 27 year old Ahsaas Channa explains how she’s a 23 year old veteran in the business | Ahsaas Channa | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt Episode 2

Ahsaas’ journey in the industry is a singular one. Her firsts, her Pehlas are often people’s lives after 30 years of experience. From acting as a boy for years in films, to making the adjustment to the changing landscape with TVF and becoming one of its consistent leads - her journey is one that ne…

Kaksha Gyaarvhi, First ever Open Mic, lessons from Music | Zakir Khan | Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt EP 1

Zakir Khan’s story is one that we all know - from Indore to Madison Square Garden, it’s an aspirational journey that many look up to. But with Pehla Pehla we dive deeper into things that lie underneath the achievements - a myriad of firsts that go beyond that  In this episode Zakir talks about his…