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Welcome to Khandaan: A Bollywood Podcast where this week we’re discussing DEVARA - Part 1.
But first we discuss the recent Oscar nominations, the controversy surrounding the selection of Kiran Rao’s LAAPATA LADIES, and the upcoming movies of Ranbir Kapoor.
Next, we have a number of thoughts about Kortala Siva’s Devara Part 1, starring NTR Jr., Prakash Raj, Saif Ali Khan, and Jahnavi Kapoor. We talk about the audience reception, the complexities of the film industry, the impact of marketing, and the cultural significance of the film. We discuss the implications of hero worship, particularly in relation to NTR Jr. and Saif Ali Khan's performances.
Chapters (timestamps are approximates only)
00:00 Introduction and Technical Issues
02:00 Oscar Nominations and Controversies
10:07 Discussion on Lapata Ladies and All We Imagined as Light
19:52 Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming Movies
30:10 Review of Devara
40:53 The Limitations of Fan Service in Film
43:10 Character Arcs and Story Stakes
45:38 Audience Experience and Cultural Context
48:01 Hero Worship and Star Power
49:56 The Role of Saif Ali Khan
52:34 Janhvi Kapoor's Impact and Performance
01:04:45 Overall Impressions and Future Expectations
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