Beyond Bollywood: Recent Episodes
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Join BBC Asian Network's Haroon Rashid for your fix of Bollywood movie chat, big star interviews and all things Desi entertainment.
The final episode of this season's Beyond Bollywood Podcast puts the spotlight on four big hits that are celebrating big anniversaries this summer. Lagaan, Gadar and Dil Chahta Hai turn 20 years old, and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (ZNMD) was released a decade ago. What are the legacies of each film? Was 2001 a career-changing year for Aamir Khan? Could you relate to Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar or Abhay Deol's characters in ZNMD? Have these films stood the test of time or are they problematic for a 2021 audience? Join Haroon with podcaster Raj Pander and Akanksha Bhatia, who is the sub-editor of Scoop Woop, as they dissect each film without a tinted lens.
From colourism, to fat shaming and how minority communities are represented - this episode explores prejudices portrayed in Bollywood and questions whether things are changing. Are characters like Bhumi Pednekar in Dum Laga Ke Haisha progressive or should they have used a 'bigger' actress rather than making her gain weight for the role? Is Vidya Balan the only actress flying the flag for women with 'real' bodies? Are Punjabis always portrayed as loud and drunk and Muslims depicted as terrorists? And is fair still considered more beautiful in songs and storylines? From Priyanka Chopra-Jonas' rock-bottom moment in the film Fashion to Hrithik Roshan blacking up in Super 30 - is colourism an issue in Bollywood?
Haroon Rashid chats to student Jasmine Rai who based her dissertation on minority representation in films, Tik-Tokker Shabaz Ali and former film/TV critic, Imaan Zia
Haroon chats to Tik-Tok couple Ahmed and Nimrah Zaman about Bollywood soundtracks – what on earth has happened to the music? From 90s albums you could listen to on repeat like AR Rahman's Rangeela or Jatin-Lalit's Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge; to one-hit wonders and remixed tracks like "Deedar De" or "Cheez Badi" – this episode takes you through a time tunnel of the highs and lows of filmi music over the last few decades.
With stars like Salman Khan in his 50s romancing Disha Patani who's in her 20s in the film Radhe; why is it so common for actors to star opposite heroines half their age? Does Akshay Kumar have a strategy when it comes his leading ladies? Have actors with star kids like Anil Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan switched their acting game because their daughters are now heroines? Superstars of the 90s and 00s Madhuri Dixit-Nene, Juhi Chawla and even Kajol are struggling to make an impactful comeback - why is that?
There are so many questions to answer in this week's episode where Haroon Rashid is joined by film critic Rahul Desai from Film Companion in Mumbai and film buff Sanaa from London. They explore why the Hindi film industry discriminates against actresses once they turn a certain age or get hitched.
Nepotism has been the buzz word in B-town over the last few years, especially after the sudden death of rising star, Sushant Singh Rajput. Since then, film fans have started to question whether Bollywood is for those who know the right people rather than for those who can act. Would you rate Sara Ali Khan, Ananya Pandey, Abhishek Bachchan, Ranbir Kapoor or Alia Bhatt as talented actors if they weren’t born in to star families?
In this podcast, Haroon Rashid is joined by Nayandeep Rakshit from Bollywood Bubble and Amrita Tanna from BizAsia who dissect whether nepotism does really give a ‘star kid’ or ‘celeb mate’ the platform they need to shine; or does their fate ultimately depend on how talented an actor they are.
Would you boycott a star if they do something you just can’t forgive? How easy is it to watch their movies when you disagree with what they do or say in real life? The Khandaan Podcast’s presenters; Asim, Sujoy and Amrita join Haroon to dissect Bollywood. From Salman Khan’s many controversies, Kangana’s politics. Ranbir Kapoor’s love life and Vidya Balan’s lack of opinion on BLM – find out if they would cancel stars who don’t align with their beliefs.
Pakistani star Feroze Khan speaks exclusively to Haroon Rashid about the success of his drama Khuda Aur Mohabbat, his controversial choice of roles and why he can’t escape his “bad-boy” image. Feroze tells Haroon he doesn’t care what people think of him, shares his biggest fan moment and responds to claims that his characters promote toxic behaviour.
Stars of Sardar Ka Grandson; Arjun Kapoor, Neena Gupta and Rakul Preet Singh, alongside director Kaashvi Nair share anecdotes of making the latest Bollywood release on Netflix.
Arjun says he thought the story idea sounded "stupid" until he heard the script and was captivated. Neena said she instantly refused to play a 90-year-old woman until the screenplay won her over. And Rakul could relate to the film because her grandfather always dreamt of returning to his home in Pakistan. The team behind the film reminisce about how their grandparents spoilt them and find out what they think of how Pakistanis are portrayed in Bollywood films.
Bollywood's beloved bhai, Salman Khan says filmmaking is what gets him up in the morning and he wouldn't want a break because he finds holidays boring. He's looking forward to Radhe releasing worldwide - including the UK, as cinemas reopen after another lockdown. Find out if he finds action roles too physically challenging and how he snapped the Eid film release spot.
And in the second part of the podcast Haroon chats to Huma Qureshi who is celebrating a decade in Bollywood. She reveals how she bagged a Zack Snyder film to make her Hollywood debut with Army of the Dead, which releases on Netflix.
He's only 24 and already Rohit Saraf has shared the screen with A-listers like Alia Bhatt in Dear Zindagi, Priyanka Chopra-Jonas in The Sky is Pink and Abhishek Bachchan in Ludo. But he says he never dreamt of being an actor, in fact he wanted to be a dancer - and that dream came true with the music video "Shola" by singer Akasa. The rising star says he has more fun at work than partying with mates and feels he's "one of the luckiest people in the world" because of the adoration from his fans. Find out how he takes criticism and what he makes of his new pin-up status following the success of Netflix's teen rom-com, Mismatched.
The Oscar-winning composer says he wanted a new challenge so set himself the task of writing and producing a musical romantic film - 99 Songs - with a new director, new actor AND it will be in three languages. AR believes times are changing and if you don't keep up with the ever-changing demands of music videos and churning out films within months then composers won't be relevant anymore. In this candid conversation with Haroon Rashid, find out what he thinks about remix culture and what he hums along to while chilling out at home.
Junior Bachchan takes a look back on his two decades in Bollywood - from the roles that made him uncomfortable to his new experimental phase. He's never seen a film as risky - whether it was pretending to be gay in Dostana, or playing the husband who loses his wife to another man in Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna. Abhishek thinks the audiences are now demanding more realistic films but he can't resist a "full-on masala film" with all the pomp and melodrama. Haroon also catches up with actress Aditi Rao Hydari as well as writer, director Neeraj on the anthology Ajeeb Daastaans, which is the latest Bollywood release on Netflix. Aditi says she doesn't mind being typecast - even if its for her forever glazed eyes!
From Dangal to Pagglait; Sanya Malhotra is trying to pick up roles that empower women. Her latest is a Netflix slice of life comedy where she plays a young widow. The actress says she’s been inundated with women saying how they relate to her character not previously seen in Bollywood films. Also, Haroon chats with Aadar Jain – hailing from the Kapoor family with hugely successful cousins like Kareena and Ranbir; Aadar hopes his second film, Hello Charlie will prove his talent. From attending film school in in the USA, being an assistant director on films like Happy New Year, to performing in front of the camera – he wants to find success through hard work and not because of his family’s legacy.
‘Ghisi Piti Mohabbat’ wasn’t a blockbuster but got a lot of critical acclaim and was praised for its positive portrayal of women. The drama dealt with taboos around divorce, women being breadwinners of the family to girls taking up self-defence. Ramsha Khan says playing Samia has changed her as a person. She just hopes she can bag another role that gets her as excited to get out of bed! Also Haroon gives his top five Pakistani drama recommendations that have strong female characters playing the lead.
Three-time National Award-winner Manoj Bajpayee gets candid with Haroon Rashid about his struggles, success and his latest Zee5 global release, Silence. He’s mastered mainstream Bollywood with films like Satya and Baaghi 3, marvelled critics with non-commercial films like Aligarh and even adapted to OTT platforms with dramas like The Family Man. Find out what he has in common with Shah Rukh Khan as they started their acting careers together. Manoj also talks about the pressure of box office and streaming platforms. Despite being in the business for over twenty years there is still hunger to learn from other actors – his current acting homework is binge-watching The Crown on Netflix!
Actor Adnan Siddiqui tells Haroon how he landed the role of executive producer to a big-budget period Pakistani drama with the makers of the Turkish phenomena, Ertugrul. He says his success in Meray Paas Tum Ho and Yeh Mera Dil is hard to match because no other scripts are anywhere near as good. He reckons he hasn't been typecast because he's willing to take on roles that his contemporaries would shy away from. And Adnan says he has a lot to learn from young stars like Sajal Aly and Ahad Raza Mir.
Pooja Bhatt can finally play her age, Ekta Kapoor is done with being asked about marriage and Tahira Kashyup is more than just Ayushmann’s wife. Haroon Rashid speaks to these powerful ladies to celebrate their achievements and mark International Women’s Day. Pooja and Alankrita Shrivastava tell Haroon about their new Netflix series, Bombay Begums. Ekta, Tahira and producer Guneet Monga talk about their new initiative; ‘India Women Rising’ and their goal of bagging an Oscar nomination.
Haroon is back with the biggest Bollywood interviews and entertainment chat! This series he will be joined by the biggest Bollywood stars and all the entertainment and gossip from the big screen and the small screen. It's your number one fix for South Asian entertainment chat.
Every year, thousands upon thousands of struggling actors from all over the world move to the movie capital of India with dreams of becoming the next Salman Khan or Priyanka Chopra. But in an industry obsessed with star-kids, the chances of making it are slim at best. Haroon speaks to two ‘outsiders’ who have managed to crack that glass ceiling – actress Katrina Kaif and actor Sidharth Malhotra. They tell Haroon how they deal with the pressure of always having to look like a Bollywood star; why Katrina was her own make-up artists for years and how Sidharth is choosing roles which push against his ‘pretty-boy’ looks.
It takes a village to create a Hindi-film star. Behind-the-scenes, there are teams of managers and publicists working hard to create and maintain the image of the star who employs them. Working long before the star wakes and long after the star goes to bed, these people are invisible to most of us but are well-known power-players inside the industry. Haroon sits-down with Shah Rukh Khan’s former publicist Mandvi Sharma and pap-king Viral Bhayani to find out how the two sides actually work together to help create a star; Mandvi talks about why most star-managers in Mumbai are women and Viral talks about why photographers like him are still important in helping an actor jump from the B to the A-List.
Haroon sits down with one of Bollywood’s best-kept secrets – nutritionist, Dr Siddhant Bhargava. Co-founder of company Food Darzee, Dr Siddhant supplies ready-made healthy meals and eating plans to A-List stars including Alia Bhatt and Sara Ali-Khan. Haroon finds out about the extraordinary levels of discipline required to follow Dr Siddhant’s bespoke programme; how he helps actors slim-down after an indulgent holiday and also reveals some of the secretive (and unhealthy) ways stars get their bodies camera-ready.
It takes a village to create a Hindi-film star. Behind-the-scenes, there are teams of managers and publicists working hard to create and maintain the image of the star who employs them. Working long before the star wakes and long after the star goes to bed, these people are invisible to most of us but are well-known power-players inside the industry. Haroon sits-down with Shah Rukh Khan’s former publicist Mandvi Sharma and pap-king Viral Bhayani to find out how the two sides actually work together to help create a star; Mandvi talks about why most star-managers in Mumbai are women and Viral talks about why photographers like him are still important in helping an actor jump from the B to the A-List.
Haroon sits down with one of Bollywood’s best-kept secrets – nutritionist, Dr Siddhant Bhargava. Co-founder of company Food Darzee, Dr Siddhant supplies ready-made healthy meals and eating plans to A-List stars including Alia Bhatt and Sara Ali-Khan. Haroon finds out about the extraordinary levels of discipline required to follow Dr Siddhant’s bespoke programme; how he helps actors slim-down after an indulgent holiday and also reveals some of the secretive (and unhealthy) ways stars get their bodies camera-ready.
With streaming sites taking business from cinemas, the Hindi film industry is desperately trying to reach Gen Z who prefer to stay home and watch YouTube instead. Haroon talks to Pinkvilla’s Nayandeep Rakshit, YouTuber Prajakta Koli and PTI journalist Justin Rao about the power-shift from the star talent to content-creators. Nayandeep names the actor who gave him his worst ever interview-experience; Justin talks about what happened when footage of actress Kangna Ranaut ‘confronting’ him at a press conference went viral and Prajakta talks about how stars now treat her given she’s a massive online-star compared to the radio intern at first meeting.
While many Hindi film fans will watch any movie starring their favourite actors, others will check what the critics say before they part with their cash. Haroon meets some of India’s most celebrated reviewers – renowned critic Rajeev Masand, Film Companion’s Sucharita Tyagi and Huffington Post’s Ankur Pathak - and finds out if stars and critics can ever be friends; how they judge good from bad and hears just how disheartening they find under-whelming films regularly breaking box-office records.
Hailing from Bollywood’s leading star family, Kareena Kapoor Khan or Bebo as she’s affectionately known, is both a superstar and inspiration for many of her fans. She’s successfully navigated the ever-changing industry for more than two decades and managed to do what many considered impossible for a Bollywood actress – stay consistently in demand with box-office hit after hit. In the first episode of this no-holds barred podcast, Bebo looks back on her Bollywood hits like K3G and Jab We Met; reflects on the movie choices that didn’t fit her glamorous image and has advice on what young actors need to do, to make it big in Mumbai.
Asian Network’s Entertainment Reporter Haroon Rashid visits Mumbai to find out what it takes to make it as a Bollywood film star in 2020; how the industry is responding to the challenges posed by online-platforms; meets those behind-the-scenes power-players who can make and break stars and finds out what it takes to sustain a long and successful career in a place obsessed with ‘the next-big-thing.’
Leaving Amn and Shehzaad behind, Haroon flies to Mumbai hoping to come face to face with the legend that is the Big B.
Leaving Amn and Shehzaad behind, Haroon flies to Mumbai hoping to come face to face with the legend that is the Big B.
Haroon, Shehzaad and Amn discuss Amitabh Bachchan’s genre defining films, share their personal favourites and contemplate what Hindi cinema might look like had he chosen a different path.
It’s the millennium and Amitabh Bachchan is broke – but his good mate and director Yash Chopra gives him a role in upcoming movie Mohabbattein and in a one fell swoop, AB is back at the top - this time not as the leading man but the leading man’s father. More iconic dad-roles follow that introduce the magnificence of the Big B to a whole new generation. This on-screen rebirth also sees Mr Bachchan spreading his wings and doing roles which have changed the course of mainstream cinema.
It’s the millennium and Amitabh Bachchan is broke – but his good mate and director Yash Chopra gives him a role in upcoming movie Mohabbattein and in a one fell swoop, AB is back at the top - this time not as the leading man but the leading man’s father. More iconic dad-roles follow that introduce the magnificence of the Big B to a whole new generation. This on-screen rebirth also sees Mr Bachchan spreading his wings and doing roles which have changed the course of mainstream cinema.
The 90’s weren’t kind to the Big B. After a short but unsuccessful stint in politics, he found himself competing with a new generation of actors playing college kids and mimicking versions of his earlier ‘angry young man’ years. Haroon, Amn and Shehzaad relive some films his fans believe are best forgotten and ponder what other actor could return so spectacularly with a career that appeared to be firmly in the ashes.
In the 80’s, Amitabh left his Angry Young Man phase behind to take on some romantic roles in movies like Silsila and Kabhie Kabhie. The team discuss his romantic roles as well as talking about some of their favourite pairings with actresses like Rekha, Parveen Babi and Zeenat Aman.
The son of a poet, Allahabad-born Amitabh Bachchan landed in Mumbai with just two things – a driving license and a dream. His first part in film Saat Hindustani went unnoticed. Thirteen flops later, it took Zanjeer for Bollywood wake up to his appeal, winning him the Angry Young Man tag. With passion a plenty, Bollywood buffs Haroon, Amn and Shehzaad go right back to the beginning and talk Rajesh Khanna, that ‘scene’ in Dewaar and if Sholay would have become the world wide classic without the Big B in it.
Known as the Shahenshah of Bollywood, actor Amitabh Bachchan is without a doubt, Indian cinema’s biggest ever star. 200 films later over 50 incredible years including genre defining Deewar, Sholay and Coolie, Amitabh Bachchan is without doubt The Biggest B. In this podcast, two Bachchan fans (Haroon & Amn) and one fanatic (Shehzaad!) trace his prolific career by starting at the very beginning and explain why the living legend is such a hero to twentysomething year olds.
Kiara Advani stars in two of 2019’s biggest films but tells Haroon Rashid it hasn’t always been smooth sailing. She admits having easy access to the great and the good at the beginning but it ultimately comes down to talent. They also discuss controversial film Kabir Singh, how she’s living her dream and her exciting slate for 2020.
Kriti Sanon tells Haroon Rashid she’s playing a surrogate mum in her next film but challenging scripts haven’t always come easily - despite starring in big films such as Heropanti and Diwale. She also reveals what she does when she knows a film is rubbish but still has to promote it!
Kartik Aaryan is a heart throb today but it wasn’t always the case. He tells Haroon Rashid his story to stardom, how used social media to get the gigs and what it feels like to be part of Bollywood’s ‘cool gang’ today. Kartik is a self-confessed workaholic and a control freak but says it’s all part of the plan.
Bhumi Pednekar talks to Haroon Rashid about how she’s redefining the Bollywood heroine. Since making her debut as a rejected overweight wife in 2015’s Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bhumi has developed a reputation for choosing unconventional and boundary pushing films.
Janhvi Kapoor knows what expectation is. The daughter of legend Sridevi and producer Boney Kapoor tells Haroon Rashid that she wants to earn the love for who she is. They chat about the pressures that come with life under the spotlight and how Janhvi navigates her rising star on her own terms.
Join BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid for your fix of Bollywood movie chat, big star interviews and all things Desi entertainment. From new movies to love of the classics – this is the only place to be!
The director behind 'The Sky Is Pink', Shonali Bose talks exclusively to Raj and Pablo.
Salil talks on the impact of the latest blockbuster release 'War' & Raj gives his review.
'Dream Girl' cast, Ayushmann Khurrana & Nushrat Bharucha join the boys, Raj reviews the movie and Shilpa Rao talks about her song 'Ghungroo' taken from 'War'.
R&P talk Mission Mangal with Akshay, Salil talks Bollywood and Raj reviews Batla House.
Pablo flies solo as Raj is away, there's another game of Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, we take a look at surprise Bollywood cameos and Pablo chats to director and Producer Karan Boolani.
This week we review the big release Student of the Year 2 starring Actor Tiger Shroff. Raj and Pablo give their recommendations of which movies to watch online this weekend.
Raj & Pablo review this weeks release Blank starring Sunny Deol & Karan Kapadia, they get all the Bollywood gossip from Salil Acharya, and they take a look at the movies that didn't meet your expectations in Bollywood. Plus they play a new game 'Hummm Aapke Hain Koun'.
Raj and Pablo discuss Bollywood movies that have been inspired by Hollywood, Salil Achariya has got all the latest gossip from Mumbai. And we hear from Shashaa Tirupati, the singer behind songs like The Humma Song and Loveyatri.
Raj and Pablo review this week's movie release Romeo Akbar Walter starring John Abraham, the boys also discuss what films they think have poor storyline but a great performance. Salil Achariya gives us the latest gossip straight from Mumbai.
Raj and Pablo review this week's movie release Notebook. They speak to Pranutan Bahl who makes her Bollywood debut in the film, plus Bollywood news from Salil Acharya
Raj and Pablo discuss Zee Cine Awards and Filmfare nominations for 2019. Pushpinder Chowdhry, Festival director of UK Asian Film Festival, joins the boys in studio.
Filmmaker Reema Kagti talks to the boys about the Amazon Prime TV series 'Made in Heaven'
The boys review this weeks big release Badla starring Amitabh Bachchan and Singer Armaan Malik talks to the boys about singing in the film.
Madhuri Dixit chats about her role in comedy movie Total Dhamaal. The boys interview Zoya Akhtar, director of Gully Boy.
The boys review the new movie release, Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga and we hear from the star himself, Anil Kapoor about his role and working with his daughter Sonam for this first time. Raj and Pablo share their top movies to watch online this weekend, and this weeks choices are inspired by the legend that is Amitabh Bachchan.
The boys celebrate the first birthday of Padmavaat, and Ankita Lokandhe talks Manikarnika.
Raj and Pablo give their recommendations of what Bollywood movies to watch at home this weekend, Salil Achariya gives us the latest gossip straight from Mumbai. Also Raj and Pablo put the men of Bollywood in the spotlight this week, as they count down their Top 5 male item numbers.
Raj and Pablo talk through their favourite and least favourite movies of 2018. A Shah Rukh Khan fanclub join the boys to review SRK's latest Romantic-Drama film Zero
Raj and Pablo review this week's big release, science-fiction film '2.0', featuring big names such as Rajinikanth, Akshay Kumar and Amy Jackson. Ashanti Omkar also gives her take on the movie! Salil Acharya fills the boys in on all the latest Bollywood gossip.
Raj and Pablo talk about Bhaiaji Superhit and Bollywood singer Raghav Sachar joins the boys in studio to talk about his music in the movie
Raj and Pablo focus on this weeks big release Thugs of Hindustan and share clips from their Jio Mami trip in Mumbai
Playback singer Dev Negi talks about his most recent work and his most iconic tracks & Richa Chadha talks about her debut as a singer with Dr Zeus
The big release is Helicopter featuring Kajol who joins the the show to talk about her role and all things Kajol
The boys review Bollywood musical 'Loveyatri' and thriller movie 'Andhadhun'. Also on the show Salil Acharya brings all the latest Bollywood news from Mumbai.
Actress Kajol has the answers to all your worries if you're starting University plus Farhan Akthar talks about his English debut single 'Rearview Mirror' & the boys give their review on 'Batti Gul Meter Chulu' starring Sahid Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor & Yami Gautam.
Abhishek Bachchan & Taapsee Pannu talk about working together in Manmarziyan. The boys give their review on the movie & we hear from Tulsi Kumar about her work in Satyameva Jayate
Sunny Deol talks 'Yamla Pagla Deewana: Phir Se' and Raj & Pablo chat to the cast of 'Paltan'. Salil Acharya has all the latest Bollywood news, straight from Mumbai
and interview Vishal Mishra who composed the film's track 'Rafta Rafta'. Casting director Rachita Kapoor gives her tips on how to make it as a Bollywood star.
The boys give their review on Happy Bhaag Jayegi Returns review and we hear from Abhishek Bachchan, Taapsee Pannu & Vicky Kaushal talk about their roles in Manmarziyan
John Abraham joins the boys live on the show to discuss his role in Satyameva Jayate. Anita Rani talks about her new documentary 'Bollywood: The World’s Biggest Film Industry' as part of BBCs' 'The Big British Asian Summer' season
Sur Sangeet help us celebrate Harry and Meghan's Royal Wedding Day, and Salman Khan chats about the upcoming movie Race 3.
British Bollywood debutant Banita Sandhu and Ajay Devgn's numerologist talk to the boys
R&P give their verdict on the testosterone fuelled Bhaagi 2 and get the latest from Salil
Raj & Pablo catch up with Asian Network Live star Guru Randawa and Salil talks Bollywood
The latest entertainment news and film reviews from 'Raj and Pablo' on the BBC Asian Network, including a chat with Salil Acharya.
Salil tells the boys on what's going on in Bollywood and Raj reviews Welcome To New York
Raj and Pablo give their opinion on ‘Aiyaari’ plus Salil Acharya with big Bollywood news frim India!
The boys review the Akshay Kumar starrer and get their dose of B-town gossip from Salil
Zoya Hussain speaks about her role in Mukabaaz & music composer Amit Trivedi talks Padman
Director of the Akshay Kumar starrer, R. Balki tells Raj and Pablo about the new movie.
Raj and Pablo chat with actress, Dia Mirza who's just become a UN Ambassador for India and Salil Acharya’s got the latest on Bollywood’s celebrities.
In this classic interview from from Raj & Pablo, they catch up with acclaimed actor Irrfan Khan and review Qarib Qarib Singlle in 2017. Sadly in April 2020, Irrfan Khan passed away after a battle with cancer
Hear all the Bollywood latest including the new movie releases Simran and Lucknow Central
Raj and Pablo check out the weekend's cinema releases, Poster Boys and Daddy. Salil Acharya has the latest on the stars in Mumbai and Bollywood Throwback.
Hear Esha Gupta as Baadshaho hits the cinemas this week. Plus the latest from Bollywood!
Raj and Pablo catch up with actor, Sidharth Malhotra as A Gentleman hits cinemas. Salil Acharya has the latest on Mumbai's celebrities!
Bareilly Ki Barfi director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari & Anupam Kher talk to Raj & Pablo about Toilet Ek Prem Katha. As well as all the low down on the star in Mumbai with Salil Acharya.
The stars of Toilet, Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Padnekar speak to Raj and Pablo. Plus, Salil Acharya has the latest on celebrity life in Mumbai
Raj and Pablo bring you the latest of what's been happening in Bollywood with Salil Acharya and look at the Old Skool versus New Skool elements of the track 'Maahi Ve' from films Kaante and Wajah Tum Ho.
Raj and Pablo speak to author of Half Girlfriend, Chetan Bhagat and music producer Rishi Rich. Raj also reviews movie Hindi Medium and hear all the latest on the stars in Mumbai including who wore what at Cannes 2017 with Salil.
Raj and Pablo interview Ayushmann Khurrana, movie reviews of Meri Pyaari Bindu and Sarkar 3, as well as all the Bollywood lowdown with Salil Acharya
Raj and Pablo pay a touching tribute to the late Vinod Khanna and review movie Bahubali 2
Sonakshi talks to Raj and Pablo about film Noor and the Bolly lowdown with Salil Acharya
Vidya Balan talks about being the madam of a brothel in movie Begum Jaan. Plus all the Bollywood low down from Salil Acharya.
Ssumier Pasricha aka Pammi Aunty chats to Raj and Pablo about his viral stardom as a comedy character. Plus all the lowdown from Bollywood with Salil Acharya.
Raj and Pablo catch up with one half of the duo behind the hits Baby Doll, Chittiyan Kalaiyan and High Heels, Manmeet from the Meet Bros. The boys get the story behind the partnership with Kanika Kapoor, the Baby Doll controversy with Dr Zeus and test Manmeet’s music knowledge with a game of “Meet This”! They also talk to the man in the know in Mumbai, Salil Acharya about the latest goings on in Bollywood.
The boys get the lowdown on Salman Khan's weight loss and Alia Bhatt's six month break.
Raj & Pablo catch up with actress Gauhar Khan about her unique role as a sergeant in Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and how her new film Begum Jaan was a dream casting. Salil Acharya also calls in to bring us the best in Mumbai's celebrity news and behind the scenes knowledge.
Badshah talks to Raj & Pablo about the music in Badrinath Ki Dulhania and his performance in Asian Network Live 2017. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai, including the latest on Rangoon.
Actor, Rishi Kapoor talks Khullam Khulla with Raj & Pablo, including his opinions on Amitabh Bachchan and his next venture. Plus Salil Acharya has all the gossip on the arguments between Kangana Ranaut and Shahid Kapoor.
Jolly LLB 2 actress, Huma Qureshi, talks to Raj and Pablo about working with Akshay Kumar on the new release and the controversies surrounding the movie. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai, including why Govinda is lashing out at David Dhawan.
Rakesh Roshan talks to Raj and Pablo about the rumours of him leaving the movie industry after the controversy surrounding Kaabil. Plus, Sonu Sood tells all about working with Jackie Chan on his latest release, Kung Fu Yoga.
Hrithik Roshan, Yami Gautam and Ronit Roy talk to Raj & Pablo about the new Bollywood release, Kaabil! Plus, actress Mahira Khan has the lowdown on everything Raees.
Raees star, Shah Rukh Khan talks to Raj and Pablo about everything from Bond Girls to his disappointment in the movie, Fan. Plus, Sunny Leone tells all about shooting the video for Laila Main Laila and Salil Acharya has all the latest gossip from Mumbai.
OK Jaanu stars, Shraddha Kapoor & Aditya Roy Kapur discuss the brand new Bollywood release with Raj & Pablo. Plus, Salil Acharya has the lowdown on the Filmfare nominations.
Raj and Pablo look back on the life and work of late actor Om Puri, with Gurinder Chadha and an archived interview from 2011. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the latest gossip from Mumbai.
Befikre stars Ranveer Singh and Vaani Kapoor have a cheeky chat with Raj & Pablo and Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Bollywood.
Kahaani 2 actor, Arjun Rampal gives Raj and Pablo the entire lowdown about the new Bollywood release, his upcoming Biopic 'Daddy' and his charity work. Plus, Kahaani 2 director, Sujoy Ghosh chats to the boys about working with Vidya Balan and Arjun Rampal.
Dear Zindagi director, Gauri Shinda has the lowdown on the brand new Bollywood release, starring Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the gossip from the big B-Town, including the super powered launch of Robot 2.
Raj & Pablo are joined by John Abraham & Vipul Shah from Force 2. Plus, Anubhav Sinha & Aditya Seal from Tum Bin 2 talk about working on the new release.
Rock On 2 stars, Farhan Akhtar & Shraddha Kapoor join Raj & Pablo to talk about the new Bollywood release. Plus, Bollywood Director, Harry Baweja introduces the sequel to his animated movie, Chaar Sahibzaade.
13 year old Shivaay actress, Abigail Eames, joins Raj & Pablo live in the studio to tell them all about filming with Ajay Devgn. Yasser Usman, the author of Rekha: The Untold Story, chats about how he wrote the biography for one of Bollywood's most mystical stars. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai.
The cast of Tu Hai Mera Sunday join Raj and Pablo! Plus Salil Acharya has all the gossip.
Raj speaks to Director, Rakeysh Om Prakash Mehra, actor, Harshvardhan Kapoor and actress, Saiyami Kher to introduce their latest movie, Mirzya.
Plus, British Bhangra icon, Malkit Singh tells Raj about his new venture into Bollywood on the soundtrack of Tutak Tutak Tutiya. Plus, Salil Acharya has the latest celebrity stories from Mumbai.
Raj and Pablo check out the new Sushant Singh Rajput starrer, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Armaan Malik talks about his love life to Raj & Pablo and Salil Acharya mentions Salman Khan's good news!
Gagan Grewal sits in for Raj & Pablo, talking to Angad Bedi from the brand new Bollywood release Pink! Plus, Salil Acharya has all the latest gossip from Mumbai, including what Sidharth Malhotra has been up to since Baar Baar Dekho was released.
The stars of the new movie, Baar Baar Dekho, Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra catch up with Pablo along with movie Producer, Nitya Mehra and Director, Ritesh Sidhwani. Nawazuddin Siddiqui from the movie, Freaky Ali also joins Pablo. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the latest Bollywood gossip.
Sonakshi Sinha & Amit Sadh join Raj and Pablo to talk about the new Bollywood release, Akira. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai, including the latest on the huge production offices shutting down.
Raj & Pablo catch up with Tiger Shroff & Jacqueline Fernandez from 'The Flying Jatt'. Plus, Kanika Kapoor gives Raj & Pablo a world exclusive play of the 'Beat Pe Booty' remix.
Anil Kapoor tells Raj all about the new series of 24! Plus, Raj is joined by Abhay Deol and Diana Penty from the new release, Happy Bhag Jayegi.
Hrithik Roshan tells Raj & Pablo all about filming Mohenjo Daro! Akshay Kumar, Ileana D'Cruz & Esha Gupta tell Raj how lucky they were to be filming together on Rustom. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the latest Bollywood gossip, including more on those rumours around Ranveer Singh.
Raj catches up with Rahat Fateh Ali Khan before his tour of the UK. Plus, Rajeev Khandelwal and Ankita Makwana from the brand new movie, Fever, talk about their love for the film.
Raj hears from actor Varun Dhawan about the release of his brand new movie, Dishoom. Plus, Salil Acharya has all the latest gossip from Bollywood.
Raj and Pablo spoke to Ajay Devgn and Leena Yadav about their film 'Parched'. The guys also caught up with the iconic Sharmila Tagore who talked about her life and career.
Sultan director, Ali Abbas Zafar talks to Raj and Pablo about working with Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma on his latest release. Also, Salil Acharya has all the latest gossip from the world of Bollywood, including the new trend of Superhero movies!
Salil Acharya gives you an update on all the hottest Bollywood gossip including Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan's good news. Plus, Raj summarises this week in showbiz, in the Bollywood Throwback - find out everything that happened at the IIFAs!
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui speaks to Ashanti Omkar about his role in the new movie, Raman Raghav 2.0. Plus, our Entertainment Reporter Haroon Rashid is live at the IIFAs and he has some exclusives for you from Deepika Padukone, Shahid Kapoor and more. Salil Archarya also has all the latest Bollywood gossip.
Actress Alia Bhatt spoke live to Raj and Pablo about her role in Udta Punjab and how the cast reacted to the controversy surrounding the film. Punjab music star Juggy D gave his verdict on the film and how he related his own rock star lifestyle to the themes in the movie. Plus IIFA organiser Sabas Joseph tells Raj and Pablo what they can look forward to at the event next week, and Salil Archarya has all the Bollywood gossip.
Vidya Balan talks about her film Teen and her break from bollywood. Also, Raj gives his review of Teen. Plus Salil Acharya gives the boys the lowdown on Bollywood.
Raj and Pablo speak to stand-up comedian Sindhu Vee on comedy in Bollywood, plus Raj gives his review of Housefull 3.
Salil Acharya gives them the lowdown from Bollywood.
Salil Acharya checks in on the latest shenanigans in Mumbai whilst Raj and Pablo review how Bollywood has fared so far this year and what's still to come!
The stars of 'Sarbjit' Randeep Hooda and Richa Chaddha talk to Raj and Pablo, plus they also hear from the film's Director Omung Kumar and Producer Jackky Bhagnani. There's also the latest Bollywood gossip from Salil Archarya.
Raj and Pablo review Emraan Hashmi's new film 'Azhar' and give you all the latest Bollywood headlines. Salil Archarya gives an update of the hottest gossip.
Raj & Pablo speak to Vinnil Markan, the Director of Yo Yo Honey Singh's debut movie, Zorawar. Actress Nargis Fakhri talks about forthcoming film, Azhar, and Salil Acharya gives the boys the latest Bollywood gossip.
Asian Network Live performers Kanika Kapoor and Badshah. Bollywood gossip, plus a review of 'Baaghi' and clips from its stars Tiger Shroff and Shraddha Kapoor.
Top Bollywood stories and gossip from Salil Archarya, plus Benny Dayal and Sophie Choudry pay tribute to Prince.
Shah Rukh Khan talks about his new film 'Fan'. Raj and Pablo review the film, plus we hear from some of Shah Rukh's real life fans, and there's Bollywood gossip from Salil Archarya.
Raj and Pablo celebrate National Siblings Day in true Bollywood style! Plus gossip with Salil Archarya.
As 'Ki and Ka' hits the cinema we hear from Arjun Kapoor about playing a house husband whilst the boys also give their opinion on the chemistry he has with co star Kareena Kapoor. Plus Salil Achayra brings the hottest gossip live from Mumbai!
‘Kapoor and Sons’ is the big Bollywood release so we heard from its star Fawad Khan. Bollywood is buzzing with excitement that the International Indian Film Academy Awards 2016 will be held in Madrid so Anil Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha spoke exclusively to the boys about what they think we can expect. ‘The Times Of India Film Awards’ have been taking place in Dubai and we heard LIVE from our Entertainment Reporter Haroon Rashid who has been amongst the glamorous antics. Plus Salil Acharya brought the hottest Bollywood gossip LIVE from Mumbai, revealing that Hrithik Roshan is dating the daughter of a HUGE Bollywood star!
Sarah Jane Dias spoke about her latest release ‘Zubaan’ before its UK Premiere at the London Asian Film Festival. Actor Ashmit Patel and Director Rabindra Singh talked about new film 'In Rahon Se’.
‘Jai Gangaajal’ is Bollywood’s big release, so the boys spoke to its Director Prakash Jha about writing and starring in the film and exactly why Priyanka Chopra is not doing any promo for the film. To celebrate the forthcoming International Women’s Day, Raj and Pablo explored Inspirational Women in Bollywood, whilst eight contributors across the network gave their opinions. Inspirational Woman Farah Khan spoke to us LIVE revealing why she disagrees with the marked day and the challenges she faced being a female Director and Choreographer in Bollywood over the past three decades. Plus Salil Acharya brought the hottest Bollywood gossip from Mumbai!
Manish Paul, Pradhuman Singh & Sikander Kher all discuss latest release 'Tere Bin Laden Dead or Alive' whilst Manoj Bajpayee talks 'Aligarh' & the social taboo's surrounding it. Plus Salil brings the hottest Bollywood gossip!
Raj and Pablo spoke to Sonam Kapoor and Girish Kumar about their new films! Plus, the boys share their review of Neerja and find out the latest Bollywood news from Salil Acharya.
Raj and Pablo spoke to Pulkit Samrat and Yami Gautam about their new film 'Sanam Re', plus a review of new release 'Fitoor' and a Valentine's celebration of Bollywood's most romantic moments!
Sunny Deol discusses his new film 'Ghayal Once Again' and newcomers to Bollywood Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane talk about their debut movie 'Sanam Teri Kasam'.
Akshay Kumar talks live about 'Airlift' whilst Tushar Kapoor & Aftab Shivdasani discuss their latest comedy 'Kyaa Kool Hain Hum 3'.
Juhi Chawla spoke to Raj and Pablo about her new film 'Chalk N Duster' and Director of 'Airlift', Raja Krishna Menon, talked about what it was like working with Akshay Kumar. Plus Salil Archarya brought the latest Bollywood gossip LIVE from Mumbai!
'Wazir’ is the big Bollywood release so the boys spoke LIVE to its star Aditi Rao Hydari. Meanwhile ‘Airlift’ is released later this month so
Nimrat Kaur talked LIVE about rebelling from stereotypes and working with Akshay Kumar.
Shahrukh Khan, Kajol, Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon talk 'Diwale' whilst Deepika Padukone reveals all about 'Bajirao Mastani'. Plus Salil Acharya brings the hottest gossip!
Raj and Pablo take you on a trip around the world as they explore international Bollywood film locations. They also spoke to Naila Mughal about casting for Bollywood films shot in the UK. Plus Bollywood gossip from Salil Archarya.
'Angry Indian Goddesses' is bringing girl power to Bollywood this week so we hear from its all female lead cast Sarah-Jane Dias, Anushka Manchanda and Sandhya Mridul.
With new track 'Gerua' from 'Dilwale' being hailed as the new benchmark in romance, Raj and Pablo discuss the most romantic moments in Bollywood. Plus news and gossip from Salil Archarya.
Sonam Kapoor talks about her new film 'Prem Ratan Dhan Payo' and spills the beans on what it was like working with Salman Khan.
The boys catch up with directors Dibakar Banerjee, Rajkumar Hirani and Kabir Khan at Mumbai Film Festival, as well as Anupama Chopra too! Palak Muchhal talks to Raj & Pablo about her success with the hit song from the film "Prem Ratan Dhan Payo". Plus Bollywood gossip from Salil Acharya.
Actor Randeep Hooda talks about his career and new film 'Beeba Boys'. Stars of new Bollywood release 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2', Kartik Aaryan and Nushrat Barucha, spoke about their roles in the film. Plus Bollywood gossip from Salil Archarya.
Gulshan Grover joins the boys in the studio fresh from the London Film Festival and discusses his latest film ''Beeba Boys’. 'Jazbaa' is the big release so Chandan Roy Sanyal lets us know exactly what it's like to play the ultimate villain and Aishwarya Rai explains why she chose this film for a comeback! Plus Salil Acharya brings the hottest gossip live from Mumbai!
Konkona Sen Sharma talks about her new film 'Talvar' and Raj and Pablo discuss Bollywood’s relationship with TV.
Director Madhur Bhandarkar and actress Ruhi Singh talk about 'Calendar Girls'. Simran Kaur Mundi spoke about her role in comedy 'Kis Kisko Pyar Karoon' leading Pablo to explore comedy in Bollywood.
Director Nikhil Advani told Raj and Pablo about his new film 'Katti Batti' and Pakistani TV actor, Rehan Sheikh, spoke about his first film 'Azad'. Plus Raj and Pablo discussed the pressure on men to look good in Bollywood, and Salil Archarya brought all the latest gossip from Mumbai.
Athiya Shetty and Sooraj Pancholi talk about their roles in their debut movie, Hero! And Gulshan Grover reveals his four upcoming films!
Actor Saif Ali Khan talks about his controversial new film 'Phantom'. Brother and sister Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem discuss their family and their careers. Singer Atif Aslam talks about his UK performances and Salil Archarya brings all the Bollywood gossip.
Actors Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra and Kavi Shastri discuss their roles in this week's new release 'Brothers'. Komal Nahta reviews the movie and Salil Archarya brings the latest Bollywood gossip.
Actor and Director Farhan Akhtar discuss’ his latest role as a Producer for 'Bangistan' plus hear from its star Riteish Deshmukh. Imran Abbas talks about period drama film 'Jaanisaar' whilst Salil Achawyra brings the hottest Bollywood gossip and the boys play 'Knowing Me Knowing You'.
Ajay Devgn and Shriya Saran talk about their latest film 'Drishyam', Manisha Koirala opens up about overcoming illness, Javed Ali talks about his forthcoming concert in the UK and Satish Kaushal discusses his new movie 'Promise Dad'. Plus the hottest Bollywood news from Salil Archarya and a review of this week's release by Komal Nahta.
Singer Neeti Mohan discusses her involvement in the upcoming AR Rahman concert, actor Vipin Sharma talks 'Kick' 'Dhanak' whilst Saleem Suleman reveal plans for their UK visit in October. Plus Salil Acharya brings the hottest Bollywood news live from Mumbai!
Benny Dayal is live in the studio to discuss the BBC Asian Network Proms. Konkona Sen Sharma, Vir Das and Adil Hussain each discuss their latest projects showing at the London Indian Film Festival. Meanwhile 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' is the weeks big release so Raj & Pablo speak to its star Kareena Kapoor and Director Kabir Khan. Plus Salil Acharya brings the latest Bollywood news from Mumbai!
Raj & Pablo explore Sport in Bollywood! Indian Goalie Mir Ranjan Negi discusses women’s hockey and 'Chak Di! India' plus Director Anil Sharma talks live about his Boxing film 'Apne'. Meanwhile BBC Sports Reporter Ankur Desai delivers his opinion on the ultimate sports film and the boys get quizzed on their own sporting achievements! Plus Salil Acharya gives the hottest gossip live from Mumbai!
Govinda and his daughter Tina Ahuja discuss her Bollywood debut film 'Second Hand Husband'. Meanwhile the boys explore Bollywood duo's and challange Farah Khan, Salim-Sulaiman and Deepika Padukone to play Raj & Pablo's cheeky game 'Knowing Me Knowing You'. Plus Salil Acharya brings the hottest gossip live from Mumbai.
Lauren Gottlieb and Shraddha discuss 'ABCD2' whilst Adnan Sami talks 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' plus Salil Acharya explains why Kangana's loss Aishwarya's gain!
Muzaffar Ali, Meera Ali, Pernia Qureshi join Raj and Pablo LIVE in the studio to discuss ‘Jaanisaar’ plus Asian Network Presenters reveal their ultimate Bollywood on screen Dad! Komal Nahata reviews latest release 'ABCD2' and Salil Achyara brings the hottest news live from Mumbai.
Raj & Pablo take a look back at Bollywood films from the past six months, exploring the highs and lows, before revealing what we can look forward to over the next six months. Plus hear who the boys managed to speak to at the IIFA Awards whilst Salil Acharya reviews ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’!
Suzi Mann sits in for the boys! Anil Kapoor and Zoya Akhtar discuss ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’. Film critic Anupama Chopra lets us know if its worth a watch and Salil Achyara brings the latest gossip live from Mumbai!
Vidya Balan reveals why she is so excited about upcoming romantic thriller Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Nargis talks Hollywood spoof film Spy and explains why she felt the need to take three months off (but then couldn’t find the time!) Plus Salil Acharya gives the low down on who's fallen out with who in live from Mumbai and Anupama Chopra brings a very honest account of latest release 'Welcome to Karachi'.
Former Rock Singer who has now turned to Bollywood Aditi Singh Sharma speaks LIVE to Raj & Pablo. Salil Acharya brings the hottest Bollywood gossip live from Mumbai and Anupama Chopra reviews the lastest Bollywood Releases. Jimmy Shergill also gives Raj & Pablo the lowdown on Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Madhavan talks about working on Tanu Weds Manu Returns and his love for American Dramas!
The big Bollywood release this week is Bombay Velvet so we hear all about filming from its star Ranbir Kapoor, plus what its director Anurag Kashyap has to say to critics of the films promotion. Salil Acharya tells us why India stars are going crazy over a new keep fit idea and Tisca Chopra reveals her favourite things about the UK whilst filming in London...
Raj & Pablo look back at some of the most iconic Item Girls in Bollywood, plus Anupma Chopra reviews the latest Bollywood releases Pikku & Kuch Kuch Locha Hai and the boys speak to Deepika Padukone and Irfan Khan, the stars of Pikku.
Raj & Pablo explore South Indian Cinemas relationship with Bollywood. Asian Networks very own Ashanti Omkar gives her expert opinion on how South Indian cinema has influenced Bollywood. Anupama Chopra reviews Bollywoods latest Tamil remake Gabbar is Back plus Salil Acharya reports on all the latest gossip LIVE from Mumbai.
Special Effects in Bollywood, how have they developed? Raj & Pablo find out as Visual Producer of Shah Rukh Khans Production company, Red Chillies, Keitan Yadav discussed what future technologies can offer Bollywood. Emrann Hashmi talks about the incredible technology used in his latest film Mr X. Plus as Amar Akbar and Tony is the British comedy everyone is talking about so Director Atul Malhotra, Female lead Manrina Rekhi and Rishi Rich (who worked on the films soundtrack) are live in the studio!
The boys explore Theatres influence on Bollywood. To celebrate Beyond Bollywood being the latest Show to hit the West End is its Director Rajeev Goswami and Lyrists Irfan Siddiqui are live in the studio. Director Bobby Khan discusses his latest project Ek Paheli Leela and Salil Acharya brings the latest news straight from Mumbai! Plus if you missed brothers Salim Sulaiman on the Asian Network Breakfast Show then you can hear that back too!
Bollywood Biopic special! Raj & Pablo take a look at Bollywood films inspired by true life events. Choreographer, Director and Producer Farah Khan reveals all about her Bollywood friends whilst Producer and Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra talks about his latest production ‘Broken Horses’. Plus Salil Acharya brings the latest news live from Mumbai!
Raj and Pablo look back to discover what makes the ultimate Bollywood Mother both on and off screen. With contributions from Asian Networks Presenters they also take to the streets to hear who the listeners favoured and give their own expert views! Plus BBC Reporter Sangita Myska joins them LIVE in the studio, minutes after she returned from the Gandhi statue unveiling in Parliament Square with Amitabh Bachchan! IIFA Organiser Andre Timmonds gets a grilling about this year’s event and Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai.
Body Image special! Lillette Dubey discusses directing her upcoming Theatre Production 'Boiled Beans On Toast' and starring opposite Richard Gere in˜The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel' whilst maintaining that mature women can still be sexy! Choreographer and star of latest film˜Hey Bro Ganesh Acharya' reveals who inspires his body confidence meanwhile celebrity lifestyle blogger Miss Malini debates the lack of diversity within Bollywood. Film critic Salil Acharya delivers the hottest gossip live from Mumbai.
Playback singer Kumar Sanu talks about the iconic status thrust upon him in Dum Laga Ke Haisha whilst singer and music director Ankit Tiwari discusses the exciting awards he has recently been nominated for. Plus Salil Acharya delivers all the news straight from the film scene in Mumbai and the boys talk iconic Bollywood hair!
Arjun Rampal and Jacqueline Fernandez get very excited when discussing their roles in upcoming romantic thriller 'Roy' whilst film critic Anupama Chopra gives her very honest low down of the film. Meanwhile Salil Acharya brings the hottest gossip live from Mumbai and British Bollywood actress Sophie Choudry tells' the boys all about the hottest event of the year, the £15 million Hinduja wedding and her upcoming plans.
Bollywood newcomer Akshara Hassan reveals how nervous she really was working on her first big film ‘Shamitabh’ before Bollywood legend, Amitabh Bachchan, talks about Rekha and Balki’s obsession with toilets! Plus filmi critic Anupama Chopra let’s us know if ‘Shamitabh’ is worth a watch, Salil Acharya brings the hottest gossip from Mumbai and Bollywood’s top designers tell us who we should really be watching on the red carpet!
Ayushman Khurana and Pallavi Shard tell all about filming period drama ‘Hawyaaizaada’ whilst our filmi reviewer Anupama Chopra doesn’t hold back in letting us know if it’s worth a watch! Dhanush explains reveals what it was like working alongside Amitabh Bachchan in ‘Shamitabh’ and our very own Salil Acharya is in Mumbai as the city is buzzing with the 60th Filmfare nominations!
The boys manage to grab a quick chat with Sonam Kapoor as she gets straight off a plane in India, whilst filmi expert Anupama Chopra reviews latest releases 'Baby' starring Akshay Kumar and 'Dolly Ki Doli' and of course Salil Acharya gives the hottest Bollywood gossip!
Actress, Bipasha Basu speaks to Raj and Pablo about her new horror flick, Alone. The movie marks the Bollywood debut for TV soap star Karan Singh Grover, who talks to the boys about his experience.
Tevar hits UK cinema screens and Raj and Pablo catch up with the lead actor, Arjun Kapoor. Plus, one of 2014's most successful Bollywood playback singers, Kanika Kapoor tells the boys about her future music projects.
Raj & Pablo speak to Bollywood numerologist, Swetta Jumaani about her predictions for the new year. Plus, film critic, Anupama Chopra tells the boys which movies to look out for in 2015.
Bollywood superstar, Aamir Khan and film producer, Vidhu Vinod Chopra talk about one of the most highly anticipated films of the year, PK.
Dual-vocalist, Sairam Iyer joins Raj and Pablo to celebrate 1000 weeks of Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge on the big screen. Plus, Actress, Anushka Sharma sets the record straight on her love life and talks about her role in the new movie, PK.
Film-maker turned Actor, Kunal Kohli and soap star Jennifer Winget join Raj and Pablo in studio to talk about their Bollywood debuts in lead roles. Ajay Devgn speaks about the new movie, Action Jackson and Anupama Chopra reviews the film. Plus, Mumbai's Salil Acharya has the latest from the city's celebs.
The Director of Ungli tells Raj and Pablo about the making of the movie, what he thinks of Kangana Ranaut's acting skills and why Emraan Hashmi was his rock on set.
Leading lady, Parineeti Chopra speaks to Raj and Pablo about her latest role in Kill Dil. Plus, Anupama Chopra reviews the weekend's big release and Mumbai's Salil Acharya has the stories on the city's celebrities.
Raj and Pablo welcome film critic, Anupama Chopra to the show to review The Shaukeens. Plus, Singer-turned-Actor, Ali Zafar taks about the movie, the music and the action behind the scenes of the movie, Kill Dil.
Veteran Actor, Randhir Kapoor talks about co-starring with Rekha and Sharman Joshi in Super Nani. Actress, Rekha leaves a voice message for her longstanding fans and Producer, Abis Rizvi celebrates the cinema release of his latest independent movie venture, Roar.
Raj & Pablo catch up with the director and the cast of Happy New Year and our BBC reporter, Shabnam Mahmood speaks to the lead star, Shah Rukh Khan.
Raj & Pablo chat live to both ‘Roar’ Director Kamal Sadanah & the film’s star Aadil Chahal, finding out about their battle with snakes & crocodiles. Salil Acharya reviews ‘Sonali Cable’ plus Miss Malini brings all the hottest Bollywood gossip!
Raj and catch up with the male cast of Happy New Year ahead of the London leg of the Slam Tour. Hear from Shah Rukh Khan, Abhishek Bachchan, Boman Irani, Sonu Sood and Vivaan Shah. Plus, Salil Acharya gives his take on this week's big releases, Haider and Bang Bang!
Actor, Shahid Kapoor and film-maker, Vishal Bhardwaj look ahead to the release of the Shakespeare adaptation, Haider. Writer and star of Dr. Cabbie, Vinay Virmani reacts to the success of the movie and Raj & Pablo celebrate singer, Lata Mangeshkar's 85th birthday.
Sonam Kapoor introduces Khoobsurat and Parineeti Chopra speaks about her latest movie, Daawat-E-Ishq. Pakistani actor, Imran Abbas reacts following the release of his debut alongside Bipasha Basu, Creature. Plus, Saurabh Shukla and Tia Bajpai talk about their Kashmir-based film, Identity Card: Ek Lifeline.
Suzi Mann sits in for Raj and Pablo this week. This week Arjun Kapoor talks about his new release Finding Fanny, and Asian Networks Entertainment Reporter Haroon Rashid talks to Bipasha Basu about Creature 3D. Also director Rahat Kazmi talks about his new film Identity Card: Ek Lifeline, and Salil Acharya joins Suzi for the latest film reviews and Bollywood news.
Bollywood veteran, Dharmendra talks about his latest role in Double Di Trouble. Actress, Deepika Padukone looks ahead to the release of her new film, Finding Fanny. Plus, British Asian singer, Ash King introduces brand new music from the forthcoming movie, Bang Bang!
Actor, Emraan Hashmi tells Raj & Pablo about his latest movie, Raja Natwarlal and actress, Poonam Dhillon talks about working with Dharmendra for a new Punjabi comedy, Double Di Trouble.
Actress, Rani Mukherjee introduces her latest release, Mardaani and Pakistani actress, Humaima Malick looks ahead to her Bollywood debut opposite Emraan Hashmi, in Raja Natwarlal.
The star of Singham Returns, Ajay Devgn joins Raj & Pablo following a successful opening at the box office. Plus, dancing heartthrob, Karan Tacker talks about being on the sets of Jhalak Dikhla Jaa with Madhuri Dixit and Karan Johar.
Akshay Kumar & Tamannaah Bhatia talk about their experiences on set of 'Entertainment'. Salim from Salim-Sulaiman talks sibling rivalry & Malini Agarwal has all the latest news from the world of Bollywood.
Actress and former Miss India, Sarah-Jane Dias talks about her latest role in Happy New Year, alongside Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone. Plus, music man, Mikey McCleary, aka The Bartender takes Raj and Pablo through some of his career highlights in Bollywood.
Actress, Jacqueline Fernandez talks about her role in this week's big release, Kick. Bollywood all-rounder, Farhan Akhtar speaks about his past and current projects & veteran Actor, Nana Patekar gives a snapshot of his career highlights.
Star of Amit Sahni Ki List, Vega Tamotia talks to Raj & Pablo. The National Award winning Director, Samruddhi Porey explains how actors, Nana Patekar and Aamir Khan helped in the journey towards her first Hindi cinema venture, Hemalkasa. Plus, British Asian Singer/Songwriter, Arjun tells the story behind his latest tune, Ice Cream Penne, which features in the Tamil movie, Valeba Raja.
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania's leading lady, Alia Bhatt talks about her role in this weekend's big release. Film-maker, Gurinder Chadda pays tribute to Zohra Sehgal and actress, Sonali Kulkarni speaks out about the challenge she faced co-starring with Nana Patekar in Hemalkasa.
Actress, Vidya Balan talks about Bobby Jasoos. Deeksha Seth speaks about her latest role in Lekar Hum Deewana Dil and singer, Shweta Pandit tells the story behind the film's soundtrack.
The lead pair from Ek Villain talk about filming together for Mohit Suri. Ankit Tiwari talks about his latest song Galiyan and Mohammad Irfan does his first UK interview.
We hear acoustic tracks from Bollywood singers, Salil Acharya reviews Humshakals and Miss Malini rounds up the week in Bollywood
Salil Acharya reviews this week's new release Fugly, and also gives us the low down on the box office in India. Miss Malini reveals all the latest Bollywood and filmi news from Mumbai.
Akshay Kumar talks about his new film 'Holiday', Actress Ruhi Singh and Director Nisha Pahuja tell us about 'The world Before her' and all the usual reviews and gossip from Salil Acharya and Miss Malini
Fukrey actress Vishakha Singh dropped by the studio to talk all things Bollywood, Cannes, and South Indian Cinema. Salil Acharya reviewed the new release this week, City Lights and gave us the low down on the box office, and Miss Malini delivered all the latest Bollywood news and gossip.
Ash King talks openly about his time in Bollywood, Salil Acharya reviews Heropanti and round up the week's news from Bollywood.
We speak to the stars of the The Xpose, Himesh Reshammiya and Sonali Raut. Hear from Zeenat Amaan and also Jazzy B talking about his latest Punjabi film.
Newcomer Navdip Singh talks about his new film Khwaabb. Salil Acharya reviews Hawaa Hawaai and Mastram and as always Miss Malini gave the latest Bollywood news.
Tanuj Virwani speaks to the boys live on the line to tell them all about his role in the new film, Purani Jeans. Salil Acharya reviews the latest Bollywood films and Miss Malini gives you the low down on Bollywood gossip from the last 7 days.
Suzi Mann sits in for Raj and Pablo this week, and she brings you the leading stars from Kaanchi, Mishti & Karthik Aryan. Subhash Ghai, the director of Kaanchi also talks about the film, and the melody Kambal Ke Neeche. Also Rajeev Khandelwal talks about his new film Samrat & Co, Salil Acharya reviews Revolver Rani and Kaanchi, and not forgetting Miss Malini with the latest Bollywood news.
Hear from leading co stars in new film 2 States, Alia Bhatt and Arjun Kapoor. Salil Acharya reviews the film and gives us the low down on the box office and Miss Malini is back with the latest Bollywood news.
Meet Brothers Anjjan, Pritam and Palash Muchhal all talk about their biggest hits in Bollywood and Salil Acharya reviews Bhoothnath Returns.
Anupama Chopra joined the boys live in the studio to tell them all about what she really thinks of Bollywood and it's stars! Pulkut Samrat and Prashant Narayanan discuss their latest releases whilst Salil Acharya reviews the latest Bollywood films & the low down on Bollywood gossip from across the past 7 days!
Hear from the Baby doll Sunny Leone and the cast of Lakshmi, Monali Thakur, Shefali Shah and Nagesh Kukunoor plus Salil Acharya reviews the weekend releases and Miss Malini has all the Bollywood news.
Ayushmaan Khuraana and Sonam Kapoor talk about their latest film, Salil Acharya reviews Bewakoofiyaan and Miss Malini has news on Alia Bhatt, SRK and Ranbir Kapoor
Madhuri Dixit, Ali Zaffar, Yami Gautam, and Lisa Haydon joined Raj and Pablo to talk their big releases this week. Salil Acharya gave his verdict on Gulaab Gang, Queen, and Total Siyapaa and Miss Malini also gave the latest Bollywood gossip for the week.
Farhan Akhtar talks about working with Vidya Balan on Shaadi Ke Side Effects and Salil Acharya rounds up the week in Bollywood.
Alia Bhatt, Randeep Hooda and director Imtiaz Ali talk about their film Highway, Miss Malini has news on who is dating who in Bollywood and Salil Acharya gives his marks for Highway
This week Raj and Pablo caught up with Parineeti Chopra and Sidharth Malhotra about their new film, Hasee Toh Phasee. Salil Acharya, the people's reviewer, gave his verdict on the film, and Miss Malini dished out all the gossip in Bollywood and gave all the news from the Zee Cine Awards.
Raj and Pablo find out about the new film this week, One By Two when Abhay Deol and Preeti Desai join them. Salil Acharya reviews One By Two, and Miss Malini gives you all the latest Bollywood news.
Salman Khan talks about Jai Ho & Kainaat Arora gives Raj and Pablo the low down on the Filmfare Awards. Salil Acharya reviews Jai Ho and Miss Malini dishes out the latest Bollywood gossip.
The cast of Karle Pyaar Karle, Hasleen Kaur, Tanya Malik and Shiv Darshan talk about their debut film, Miss Malini has all the latest on SRK and Salman Khan and Salil Acharya reviews the weekend releases.
Madhuri Dixit and Arshad Warsi talk about Dedh Ishqiya and Director Divya Khosla Kumar speaks about Yaariyan
Miss Malini confirms the news of John Abraham's marriage and Salil Acharya reviews Sholay 3D and Mr Joe B Carvahlo
Aamir Khan talks about how he acheived his look in Dhoom 3 and Salil Acharya looks back at the last 7 days in Bollywood
Newcomer Mithun Rodwittiya talks about his film What The Fish, Salil Acharya reviews Jackpot and Miss Malini rounds up the week in Bollywood.
The gorgeous Sonakshi Sinha talks about her latest film, Akriti Kakar shares her passion for Bengali music and Salil Acharya reviews R... Rajkumar
Saif Ali Khan talks about Bullet Raja, Miss Malini rounds up the week in Bollywood and Salil Achaya gives his thoughts on Bullet Raja
A special In Conversation with Kareena Kapoor and Imran Khan, who talk about everything from "Gori Tere Pyaar Mein", their earliest bollywood memories to their favourite subjects at school.
Ram Gopal Varma talks about his new film Satya 2, Suzi Mann speaks to film reviewer Salil Acharya and Miss Malini rounds up the week in Bollywood.
Raj and Pablo talk to all the stars of Krrish 3 which is set to be one of the biggest releases of the year so far. Hear them talking to Hrithik Roshan, Priyanka Chopra, Vivek Oberoi and Kangana Ranaut.
Manish Paul talks to the boys about Mickey Virus and Salil Acharya has the latest on Salman Khan and Bigg Boss 7
Raj and Pablo are joined by Boss actress Aditi Rao Hydari and Raj Kumar who stars in Shahid, the critically acclaimed film that everybody in India is talking about.
The 'Bad Man' of Bollywood Gulshan Grover talks to Raj and Pablo about playing a double role in his new film, plus Salil Acharya reviews this week's releases and gives us the latest gossip.
Raj and Pablo speak to Ranbir Kapoor and Pallavi Sharda about new release Besharam, plus Salil Acharya reviews the film and gives us this week's juicy Bollywood gossip.
Miss Malini gives us the latest on Ranveer Singh’s illness and we find out what Aamir Khan’s been saying about Dhoom 3. We hear from Veena Malik and Ashmit Patel, who both star in Supermodel and chat to Prague star Chandan Roy Sanyal. Plus the wonderful Palak Muchhal tells us all about the music of Indian cinema.
Salil Acharya gives his views on this week's big movie releases. Plus, hear from the stars of both films; Shahid Kapoor and Irrfan Khan.
Raj & Pablo speak to Ritesh Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani and Vivek Oberoi. Salil Acharya reviews Grand Masti and Miss Malini rounds up the news from Bollywood
Raj & Pablo play back clips from an interview of Asha Bhosle on her 80th birthday and Salil Acharya reviews Shudh Desi Romance and Zanjeer.
Salil reviews Satyagraha and has all the latest news on Dhoom 3 and Ranbir's relationship with Katrina Kaif
John Abraham talks exclusively to Raj and Pablo about the controversy surrounding the release of his latest film Madras Cafe in the UK, plus London girl Karishma Kotak pops by the studio for a chat. As well as all that, Salil Acharya reviews this week's new releases and gives us the latest Bollywood gossip.
Raj and Pablo speak to Imran Khan and Sonakshi Sinha about Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Dobara, plus Veena Malik joins the boys live in the studio and we get our regular dose of Salil Acharya and Miss Malini!
Bollywood superstars Shahrukh Khan and Deepika Padukone chat to Raj and Pablo about Chennai Express. Plus Salil reviews the film and we get the latest gossip from Miss Malini.
Blogger Miss Malini gives us the latest Bollywood gossip, including news on Hrithik Roshan and Chennai Express. Plus Salil Acharya reviews this week's India-only releases.
Raj and Pablo speak to legendary Bollywood villain Gulshan Grover and singing sensation Sonu Nigam. Plus we get the latest gossip from Miss Malini and Salil Acharya reviews Nasha.
Raj and Pablo speak to Bollywood's biggest export Irrfan Khan, plus we hear from newcomer Girish Kumar, star of Ramaiya Vastavaiya and Feryna Wazheir, ambassador for the London Indian Film Festival. Plus Salil Acharya reviews this week's big releases and Miss Malini has the latest Bolllywood gossip.
Farhan Akhtar talks Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, plus we hear from Vidya Balan on Pran, who passed away this week, and Anshuman Jha speaks to us about his role in Boys Toh Boy Hai.
Murtz speaks to Vikramaditya Motwane, director of Lootera, Salil Acharya reviews the weekend releases and Miss Malini has the round of bollywood news from last week.
Shortcut Romeo star Neil Nitin Mukesh speaks to the boys, plus we hear from Miss Malini and Salil Acharya reviews this week's new releases.
Salil Acharya reviews this week's big release Fukrey, and gives us the latest gossip from Bollywood, plus we speak to Sona Mohapatra, the voice behind "Ambersariya", one of the Filmi tracks of the moment, and groundbreaking music producer Ram Sampath, responsible for the soundtracks for Dehli Belly, Talaash and now Fukrey.
We find out which film Salil Acharya thinks is one of the worst he's ever seen plus Miss Malini fills us in on how the Bachchans celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary!
Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone speak to Raj and Pablo about the hotly anticipated Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, plus Salil reviews this week's releases and gives us the latest Bollywood gossip.
Eccentric singer Usha Uthup tells the boys about her love for London, Salil Acharya reviews Jolly LLB and 3G and Miss Malini has news on Bappi Lahiri's new song for Holi
Actress Prach Desai spills the beans on her new film 'I Me Aur Main', plus the director of the film 'Attacks of 26 11' Ram Gopal Varma talks to the boys about his hard hitting new film. Salil Acharya reveiws both films, and Miss Malini has all the latest Bollywood gossip.