While discussing Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives: Abhinandan: How did I come about watching this? And I ended up watching four episodes.  Rajshree: I am impressed. Abhinandan: It’s because someone called me and told me about all these characters. Rajshree: Okay. Abhinandan: (smiling) I said you have to be exaggerating this. Then I got home, it happened to be a Sunday, and I said let me see if it’s true. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss...

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the series Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives and Disclaimer and documentary Sweet Bobby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Jigra, Khel Khel Mein, and Mothers’ Instinct, the series The Tribe, and the documentary Jamoora. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing Trap: Abhinandan: It was too convenient. Everyone was sharing too much information with the serial killer. Rajyasree: Also, the cops aren’t suspicious when he joins their briefing. Abhinandan: The police in this is from a 70s Jitendra film... always one step behind. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Monsters 2 and Follow Kar Lo Yaar and the film Trap. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and...

 A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Call Me Bae, Sector 36 and Angry Young Men. They also talk about an old interview of Saif Ali Khan by Ranveer Allahbadia aka BeerBiceps, as well as the Emmys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, it’s time to unwind and look back at our favourite moments and best clips from the past few weeks – from laughs to jabs. This special episode is free, unlike others behind the paywall. Subscribe to listen to our previous episodes.      Awful and Awesome will return with a new episode next week.  Write to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack and Shekhar Home. They also review the movie Kalki 2898 AD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Balakrishna discuss the series Angry Young Men and Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast Chapter 2. Additionally, Balakrishna reviews Pa Ranjith’s new film Thangalaan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajaysree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri review the films Stree 2, The Union, and the Apple TV mini-series Defending Jacob. They also discuss the trailer for Kangana Ranaut’s film Emergency and an advertisement of Kalyan Jewellers. The duo are also joined by film critic Sucharita.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin review the films Trap, Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba  and Indian 2. The duo also discuss the viral Hanumankind song Big Dawgs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Nainika Rathore review the films Longlegs and Wicked Little Letters, and the series A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss Deadpool Wolverine, Sprint and the controversy surrounding the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics. The duo are joined by standup comedian Radhika Vaz, who tells us about her standup special called ‘Jaat Bahu’.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Dune: Part Two and Maharaja, and the series Hijack.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 A whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Challengers, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes,  and the third season of Mirzapur.  Abhinandan also shares his thoughts on the first and second seasons of Succession. Additionally, the duo discuss the media circus around the Ambani wedding.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Kill, Rautu Ka Raaz and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and the third season of The Bear. This episode also features film critic Mayank Shekhar’s take on Kill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While discussing A Family Affair: Rajyasree: Did you like it? Or, did you think it was totally mindless? Abhijeet: It was quite stupid, to be honest.  Rajyasree: And something has happened to Zac Efron’s face. I think he’s been going to the same plastic surgeon as our Bollywood actors.  This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and NL Subscriber Abhijeet Dangat discuss the films Federer: Twelve Final Days, A Family Affair and Sharmajee Ki Beti. This episode is outside the...

While discussing Maharaj: Rajyasree: The maharaj in question is played by Jaideep Ahlawat. Deepanjana: And, his abs. Rajyasree: Yes. That’s a different cast member altogether because Jaideep has worked out a lot. I am very happy to see these results, I must say.  This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Maharaj, Chandu Champion, The Fall Guy, and Do Aur Do Pyaar.   This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to...

While discussing LSD 2: Abbas: This was the movie of our times. Nainika: Maybe, if you can stomach the movie. It is NOT an easy watch. Abbas: Ten minutes ago, you spoke about a movie where a woman gives birth to the anti-christ and THAT WAS FINE. Nainika: That was easy because you know it’s not real. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Nainika Rathore and Abbas Momin discuss the films LSD 2, Inside Out 2, and The First Omen.  This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it,...

While discussing Hit Man:  Abbas: I was never bored for a second. Rajyasree: This was fun especially compared to another Glen Powell movie I saw. Abbas: Which one? Rajyasree: It had Sydney Sweeney in it. Abbas: Anyone But You. Rajyasree: Yeah, you feel like shooting him and Sydney and then yourself also.  This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the TVF show Panchayat Season 3, the mini series Eric and the film Hit Man.  This episode is outside the...

While discussing Manjummel Boys:  Abish Mathew: I’m a very easy cryer.  Abhinandan: Then you should watch a film with her.  Rajyasree: Like in Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham also I cried. Abish: But you didn’t like Manjummel Boys? Rajyasree: I cried in Planet of the Apes one time. Abhinandan: I cried that why the f*ck am I here! This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen, Abhinandan Sekhri, and comedian Abish Mathew discuss Manjummel Boys, Kevin Hart’s Mark Twain Prize, The Kingdom...

While discussing Heeramandi : Rajyasree: If you wear velvet and zardozi in the heat of Lahore, you won’t have a nawab around you because you will be stinking. Abhinandan: As if the nawabs themselves were smelling of roses, they were probably piss-drunk.  Rajyasree: Chee, chee, chee! Abhinandan:  It’s such a stupid concept, it took me three days to watch 24-odd minutes. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the series Heeramandi: The Diamond...

While discussing Laapataa Ladies: Rajyasree: It was a sweet film. I cried at the end. Abhinandan: Which is so rare. You cry in every film, even in Ram Ratan Dhan Payo.   Rajyasree: It’s Prem Ratan Dhan Payo. In fact, you almost cried upon realising what a shit film it was. I cried in Chennai Express. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abhinandan Sekhri discuss the films Scoop, Laapataa Ladies, and Amar Singh Chamkila. Abhinandan also shares some entertaining pop...

While discussing Ferrari: Rajyasree: In House of Gucci, I felt Adam Driver overacted.  Abbas: Everyone in that film was given a brief to overact.  Rajyasree: Yeah a bit over the top...actually it's their version of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi. This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Abbas Momin discuss the films Ferrari and Aavesham, and Rajyasree gives her thoughts on the series Ripley. This episode is outside the paywall. Watch it, enjoy it, and subscribe to...

While discussing headlines: Jayashree: Does your fandom of Akshay Kumar extend to you watching his movies? Rajyasree: No, that’s too much. I just think he’s a very good-looking man.  Jayashree: I think the last Akshay Kumar movie I watched was Garam Masala, 20 years ago. Rajyasree: I have nothing to say to that.  This and a whole lot of awful and awesome as Rajyasree Sen and Jayashree Arunachalam discuss the films Amar Singh Chamkila and Aattam, and the series Baby Reindeer. This episode is...