Bollywood Drafts
Come join host and moderator Manish Mathur as he seeks out to find the best of the best of Bollywood cinema (and beyond!)

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S2E8 - Sequels Top 10

S2E7 - The Kapoor Dynasty Top 10

Ranking the most powerful, the most beautiful, and the most talented film family of all

The Kapoor Dynasty Top 10

It's the holiday season, and it's time to celebrate with loved ones. And there's no bigger Bollywood family than The Kapoors. Spanning decades and generations, The Kapoors can be traced back to the beginning of the Hindi film industry. Raj, Kareena, Shashi, Ranbir, and more! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 10 movies featuring one or more Kapoors. With movies from over 7 decades, there are a lot of genres, trends, and innovations within this dynasty.

The players:

Beth (https://bsky.app/profile/bethlovesbollywood.bsky.social)

Pitu (@PituSultan on Instagram

Filmi Ladies podcast

@FilmiLadies on Instagram

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Bluesky, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Zindagi ek safar hai suhaana," Andaz (1971, Saregama, music by Shankar Jaikishan and lyrics by Hasrat Jaipuri)

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S2E6 - Netflix Originals Top 10

India's OTT content - ranked!

Netflix Originals Top 10

India's streaming content has ballooned over the last few years: attracting big names, unique concepts, and enjoyable movies of all genres. With that classic "tudum" noise, audiences are transported to brilliant stories with engaging characters. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Hindi language Netflix originals!

The players:

Cris (@limjaeseven)

https://letterboxd.com/crislim/

Kathy (@kathyfgibson)

Access Bollywood

Suchin (@suchin545)

https://www.hollywoodreporterindia.com/author/suchin-mehrotra

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Ishq mitaye," Amar Singh Chamkila (2024, Saregama, music by AR RAhman and Irshad Kamil)

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S2E5 - Sridevi Top 17 (part 2)

The top 11 Sridevi movies!

Sridevi Top 17 (part 2)

Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the second part, featuring the top 11 Sridevi movies! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Blueskyy, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms.

Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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Sridevi Top 17 (part 1)

The first half of this epic Sridevi ranking

Sridevi Top 17 part 1

Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the first half, and part 2 will come soon! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one of a kind!

The players:

Divesh (@dvshrrr)

Instagram: @dvshrrr

Harsh (@film_waala)

instagram: film.waala

https://linktr.ee/bhharsh

Leha (@Salandthebadpun)

Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

https://letterboxd.com/lehabythelake/

Mayukh (https://www.mayukh-sen.com/)

Instagram: @mayukh.sen)

Vikas (@vikr33)

Instagram: @letstalkmelb

Let's Talk Melbourne podcast

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, Manish on Blueskyy, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms.

Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Outtro music: "Hawa hawai," Mr. India (1987, T-Series, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Javed Akhtar)

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S2E3 - Bombay Movies Top 10

Ranking movies starring the city of dreams

Bombay Movies Top 10

Bombay is a city full of romance, mystery, corruption, history, dreams, and broken hearts. What a perfect setting for some iconic movies! On Bollywood Drafts, we're celebrating the movie capital of Bollywood and the movies inspired by it. From coming of age stories to film noir to musicals, the city has seen it all. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Bombay movies of all time!

The players:

Aishwarya (@Aishworryyaa)

LLN (@ThisIsLLN)

Mr. Narci (@MrNarci)

Up next: Sridevi Top 17

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, and @manishm89 on Instagram. Please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the show on all podcast platforms.

Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Rangeela re," Rangeela (1995, Tips Music, music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Mehboob)

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S2E2 - Bollywood Horror Top 13

Ranking scary movies old and new

Bollywood Horror Top 13

Happy Halloween from Bollywood Drafts!

Bollywood horror movies range from silly to scary, from ghosts to evil dolls. As we close out Spooky Season 2024, it's time to look at the best of the best for Hindi movies that will make you keep the lights on at night. Featuring horror auteurs and scream queens new and old, this ranking is sure to be more treat than tricks! Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 best Bollywood horror movies.

The players:

Erin (@erinefraser)

Josh (@HatefulJosh)

Kathy (@kathyfgibson)

Matt (@matt_bowes)

Bollywood Is for Lovers podcast

Trash Art and the Movies podcast

Access Bollywood

Screen Anarchy

Up next: Bombay Movies Top 10

Follow @BollywoodDrafts on Twitter, TheManish89 on Letterboxd, and @manishm89 on Instagram.

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Lag ja gale," Woh Kaun Thi? (1964, Saregana, music by Madan Mohan and lyrics by Raja Mehdi Ali Khan)

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S2E1 - Abbas Mustan Top 10

Ranking the films of these iconic and bizarre masters of suspense

Abbas Mustan Top 10

It's the season 2 premiere!

For over 30 years, Abbas Mustan has delivered iconic thrillers, twisted romances, and soundtracks full of bangers. With films like Ajnabee, Humraaz, Baazigar, Race, and Aitraaz, Abbas Mustan pushed the envelope with provocative themes and changed the cinematic landscape with dazzling direction and surprising twists. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 10 Abbas Mustan movies of all time.

The players:

Aahil (@aahildayani)

Melanie (@melaniejeaston)

https://melaniejeaston.com/

Shreemi (@shreemiverma)

Up next: Bollywood Horror Top 13

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Theme music: "Yeh ishq hai," Jab We Met (2007, T-Series, music by Pritam and lyrics by Irshad Kamil)

Intermission/outtro music: "Lat lag gayee," Race 2 (2013, Tips Industries Ltd, music by Pritam and lyrics by Mayur Puri, Sameer Anjaan, Yo Yo Honey Singh, and Prashant Ingole)

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Bonus Episode! Introducing Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala, plus season 1 recap and season 2 announcement

Recapping and looking forward!

The first season of Bollywood Drafts has concluded! 9 episodes, 100+ movies played (including vetoed movies), and 20 guests, it's been quite the ride! Thanks to the listeners and the guests for being there as I developed the podcast.

On this bonus episode, I'll be introducing "Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala" aka another way for me to make and update a google sheets spreadsheet.

Then I'll recap season 1, talk about the lists, and what surprised me and the listeners.

Finally, I'll reveal the categories for season 2 and make some wild #1 predictions.

Thanks again, and hope you'll join us for season 2!

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Music used in the episode:

"Dola re dola," Devdas (2002, Universal Music India, music by Ismail Darbar and lyrics by Nusrat Badr)

"Kaun main? Haan tum," Ajnabee (2001, Tips Music, music by Anu Malik and lyrics by Sameer)

"Mere naseeb mein," Naseeb (1981, Universal Music India, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi

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S1E9 - Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)

Ranking the top 13 for the cinematic legend

Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)

It's the season 1 finale!

Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 2, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) brings back the panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the top half of Yash Chopra films! With 13 amazing movies, 8 vetoes + the listeners' veto, and 4 passionate film enthusiasts, the episode will be a thrilling journey to the #1 movie.

The players:

Yamini (@pappuchaaru)

Yamini on Instagram: @ya.minute

Sal (@Salandthebadpun)

Sal on Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

Nim (@MapleBrownie)

Nim on Instagram: @MapleBrownie

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Up next: Season 2 of Bollywood Drafts will begin in October 2024...stay tuned!

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Theme music: Yash Raj Films logo theme

Intermission/outtro music: "Tere mere hothon pe," Chandni (1989, Saregama, music by Shiv-Hari and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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S1E8 - Yash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1)

Ranking all 22 Yash Chopra's films

Yash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1)

Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 1, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) invites a panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the bottom 9 movies of his iconic career. From his early hits to a few rare misses, they explore which films land at the bottom of the list and why. Stay tuned for the next episode, where we’ll reveal the top 13 Yash Chopra films!

The players:

Yamini (@pappuchaaru)

Yamini on Instagram: @ya.minute

Sal (@Salandthebadpun)

Sal on Instagram: @thesalamanderchicago

Nim (@MapleBrownie)

Nim on Instagram: @MapleBrownie

Aaditya (@stelladillli)

Aaditya's writing: https://medium.com/@aadiagg

Aaditya on Instagram: @intnlmnlgue

Up next: Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2)

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Theme music: Yash Raj Films logo theme

Intermission/outtro music: "Zindagi ittefaq hai," Aadmi aur Insaan(1969, Saregama, music by Ravi and lyrics by Sudhir Ludhianvi)

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Bollywood Drafts is a rankings podcast where friends come together to rank movies based on a category. Episodes can be about actors, directors, genre, or a general theme. With vetoes and limited picks, the rankings can get heated. Come join in the fun and see if your favs make it onto the official ranking! Hosted and moderated by Manish Mathur