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Awful and Awesome: Best of 2020-21, Part 6

Timecodes00:01- Introduction03:18 - Amruta Fadnavis10:57 - Subscriber letters13:34 - Old24:14 - Subscriber letters32:04 - Promising Young Woman39:18 - International Emmy Awards 43:57 - Dhamaka56:04 - Subscriber letters1:05:16 - AtmanirbharAbhinandan explaining a conversation Rajyasree had with the podcast’s producer:Abhinandan: She told our producer, “Uff, so and so has texted and mailed me. He’s a stalker!” I said if he was a stalker, he’d be the stocking... Rajyasree: And then I bought a ticket with my own money for Switzerland and said, “I’ll just leave. My visa is still there, I'll just leave.”Abhinandan: And you didn’t let me finish the joke. He’d be a stocking and that would be a sock in the face of those who called him a stalker. Get it? Like a stocking sock.Rajyasree: I apologise to our listeners.Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing.This and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen review the films Dhamaka, Old and Promising Young Woman; the short film Atmanirbhar; Amruta Fadnavis’s version of the song Manike Mage Hithe; and the International Emmy Awards.Song: 8 RaflaanWrite to us at newslaundry.com/podcast-letters. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 231: Old, Dhamaka, Promising Young Woman

While discussing Riz Ahmed’s The Long Goodbye, Rajyasree recounts her experience at a vet’s where a man had come carrying a gun.Rajyasree: He had a holster. With a gun in it….Abhinandan: (Laughing) In case they have to shoot the dog?Rajyasree: No! So, I just turned and told the dog’s owner why he had brought a gun there? “Who are you going to shoot?” Then I thought in Gurgaon you shouldn’t. He will just shoot you and say, “Ha Ha Ha…”Abhinandan: Happy spring. Holi Hai!Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movie Guilty; Amazon Prime original Pushpavalli; ALTBalaji’s Mentalhood; Narendra Chanchal’s Kitho Aaya Corona, Baba Sehgal’s Coronavirus Sey Bachney ka Indian Tareeka. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 153: Pushpavalli, Guilty, and more

Talking about XXX: Return of Xander Cage.Abhinandan: I remembered Deepika Padukone had done that, so I knew she would come in at some point.Rajyasree: For 10 seconds.Abhinandan: Dude, no! She has a very major role after that bald guy, what’s his name?Rajyasree: She’s cleaning his house.Abhinandan: Matlab, Asian can only be maids. You know you’re so racist. You’re a misogynist. A racist. You’re like antifeminist. You’re like a bad person. Rajyasree: Unlike other racists who are good people?Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movie Jojo Rabbit; commercials for Parle G and Facebook; music videos Dilli Wali, Yaad Piya Ki Aane Lagi and Aika To The Baika; and Woody Allen’s memoir. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 152: Jojo Rabbit, Yaad Piya ki Aane Lagi, and more

Describing Brooke Bond Red Label’s new TV commercial.Rajyasree: It’s raining and they are stuck in traffic, and then...Abhinandan: Suddenly Anu Malik enters and starts singing, Dekho barish ho rahi hai. It’s raining. It’s raining. Mera dil ro raha hai.Rajyasree: And then Alisha Chinai runs by…Abhinandan and Rajyasree: And fir happy Women’s Day.Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movies Thappad and Devi; Netflix series Taj Mahal 1989; trailer of Rohit Shetty's upcoming film Sooryavanshi; and ads for Brooke Bond Red Label and Slice. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 151: Thappad, Taj Mahal 1989, and more

Talking about Flipkart Original, Zindagi inShort.Abhinandan: So they are all women-centric basically...Rajyasree: Yeah!Abhinandan: So, Rajyasree Sen, films made on women are women-centric. So, if you made a film on former lovers, would they be called ex-centric (pun intended).Rajyasree: No, but this is why you have so many former lovers. You crack these shitty jokes and they leave you. Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films 1917, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdan, Parasite & Hair Love; Amazon Original Series Afsos; Flipkart Original Zindagi inShort; and Tata Trusts' public service commercial #TwoBinsLifeWins. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 150: Tata Trusts' Two Bins Life Wins, 1917, and more

Abhinandan: This pursuit of fame. The not being able to deal with not having it anymore. The feeling of inadequacy if you are leading a regular life. You know, where you get home and go to sleep, watch TV and play carrom with your child, do something. People I don’t think value that. Rajyasree Sen, zindagi isi ka naam hai. Ye shor sharaba, tamasha, ye sab, it’s fleeting. It’s like sand in the palm.Rajyasree: But what if my palm is a big palm and I can hold the sand.Abhinandan: Bhai, tum toh itni lalchi ho, you’re like the sand mafia of Punjab that kills reporters.Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the movies Shikara and Snowpiercer, Valentine’s Day commercials for Burger King and Netflix, and trailers for upcoming films The French Dispatch and Angrezi Medium. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 149: Shikara, The French Dispatch, and more

Talking about the movie Judy.Abhinandan: I don’t think you should be so judgemental, Rajyasree Sen. I’ve seen you’re very harsh on people when you are judging them...Rajyasree: Unlike you?Abhinandan: No, dude I don’t do this. Kya pata kiske kya circumstances hai. Never something something unless you have walked a mile in someone's shoes. Aisa kuch muhavara hai...Rajyasree: But some shoes I don’t want to walk in!Abhinandan: Just as well. Maybe, people don’t want to give you their shoes, they just want to give you a slipper...Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the Oscars, the Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, Swag Se Solo featuring Pepsi’s new brand ambassador Salman Khan, Rocket Mortgage’s Super Bowl commercial and films like Parasite, Ad Astra, Judy and Uncut Gems, along with a whole lot of stuff, both awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 148: Parasite, Oscars, Super Bowl and more

Talking about Gwyneth Paltrow’s product line.Tanvi: It ranges from ashwagandha to vibrator necklaces. So it’s a...Abhinandan: Sorry, what necklaces?Tanvi: Vibrator necklaces.Abhinandan: So, it keeps your throat in shape like cough syrup or what?Tanvi: No, no, no. It’s like a necklace with a vibrator as a pendant. So, you know, just in case you need a vibrator.Abhinandan: Oh, like that!Abhinandan and Tanvi burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Newslaundry subscriber Tanvi Shetty discuss the films Parasite and The Gentlemen, Netflix shows What The Love and The Goop Lab, Mumbai police’s new ad campaign, LAVA’s public awareness commercial, and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 147: Parasite, The Gentlemen, and more

Replying to Newslaundry subscriber Tariqur’s question about Abhinandan “failing to lambast Deepika Padukone for one of the worst movie promotions”.Rajyasree: Yes, Abhinandan, why?Abhinandan: Because I’d rather die. I’d rather burn in hell than say one nasty word to Deepika. I’d rather cross a bridge on blades and get a wedgie with a razor than say anything nasty to Deepika. Yes, Tariq!Rajyasree: But you are so fair and unbiased, no?Abhinandan: I never said I am unbiased.Rajyasree: Now, we have seen that you are not.Abhinandan: No, one can be unbiased. You must hear my podcast on that. You cannot be objective and unbiased as a human being.Rajyasree: But you can be fair.Abhinandan: ...and lovely?Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Street Dancer 3D and Bombshell, Netflix series Jamtara, BBC Two’s Giri/Haji, MTV’s Republic Day ad, Vicco Vajradanti’s new commercial, Kobe Bryant, Kangana Ranaut, and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Awful and Awesome Entertainment Wrap Ep 146: Jamtara, Kobe Bryant, Kangana Ranaut, and more

Talking about Olivia Newton-John of Grease fame:Rajyasree: Like all singers, because they strain their voices so much, she got cancer of the vocal chord.Abhinandan: One second, hang on.Rajyasree: What?Abhinandan: If you’re listening to this podcast, any medical insights you get from this show, or tech insights, or even pop culture insights – please ignore them. They are just bullshit!Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss Paris Hilton’s show Cooking With Paris, Rohan Joshi’s standup special Wake N’ Bake, trailer of Love Aaj Kal 2, Deepika Padukone’s TikTok challenge, Jonas Brothers’ new music video What A Man Gotta Do, the Netflix original Killer Inside, and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 145: Wake N’ Bake, Love Aaj Kal 2, and more

Talking about the popularity of Punjabi songs:Abhinandan: My Tamil niece and nephew got married. I went there and I was aghast that they were dancing to Punjabi songs. I said, “If these guys can dance to punjabi music, we are fucked.” There is no one that can withstand that onslaught…Rajyasree: (Interrupting) But no Bengali will dance to Punjabi music. They are too classy and cultured.Abhinandan: Because your steps would be just…Abhinandan starts singing in Bengali (read gibberish). Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss Ricky Gervais’s Golden Globes speech, Cadbury, Licious and Canara HSBC ads, and the BJP’s ad campaign defending the citizenship law. They also talk about Season 2 of Inside Edge, and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 144: Golden Globes, Inside Edge, citizenship law ad campaigns, and more

Talking about The Mandalorian: Jefferson: They’re going way back to when Yoda was a little baby.Abhinandan: Oh my god! Are you serious, they have gone back then?Jefferson: Yeah.Abhinandan: Ok, good! I’m done. I don’t even want to go there. I’d rather die meeting Deepika Padukone and remembering Yoda the way he was. A wise old man. I don’t want to see a baby Yoda or an Old Deepika. I’m just done. I can die now. Ae rabb chakh le!Abhinandan and Jefferson burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Newslaundry subscriber Jefferson Simon discuss Netflix's adaptation of the book series, The Witcher, by Polish writer Andrzej Sapkowski. They also talked about Google’s Year in Search 2019, YouTube Rewind 2019, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Chhapaak, and a whole lot of other stuff, both awful and awesome.PS: Abhinandan met Deepika Padukone, Vikrant Massey and Meghna Gulzar, and managed to get an interview. You cannot miss this! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 143: Chhapaak, Star Wars, The Witcher, and more

Abhinandan: Before we tell you about the top ten, fifteen or whatever of 2019...Rajyasree: I have eleven!Abhinandan: You have eleven? I have many things. I also have a special surprise list! Don’t cheat. Don’t look at my notes.Rajyasree: How come you have four sheets of paper? You asked me to prepare one...Abhinandan: No, no…Rajyasree: Such a sidie you are!Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss their best and worst picks from what they watched in the year gone by, among a lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 142: Best and Worst of 2019

Talking about how pop culture is a part of political discourse, Rajyasree explains what propaganda is:Abhinandan: Oh, that is what propaganda is. I thought it was...Rajyasree: It’s propping up people?Abhinandan: ...a rhinoceros that went to finishing school!Rajyasree: Oh, like that! Ganda, you’re saying.Abhinandan: Well, the audience got the joke about five minutes ago, and the penny is still dropping.Abhinandan and Rajyasree burst out laughing. This and a lot more as Abhinandan Sekhri and Rajyasree Sen discuss the films Knives Out and The Two Popes, the new BMC commercials by Lowe Lintas, how celebrities have responded to the Citizenship Amendment Act discourse, Salman khan as Pepsi’s new brand ambassador, and a whole lot of other stuff awful and awesome. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ep 141: The Two Popes, citizenship law, Knives Out, and more

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