Ep 247-Devara Part 1

Khandaan- A Bollywood Podcast

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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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