Hot Chai Pod

The Alpha teaser is finally here — and the reaction from Bollywood fans has been far more divided than YRF probably expected.In this episode, we break down the Alpha teaser shot by shot, discuss why so many viewers are...

<p>We start with the shocking reports claiming Ranveer Singh was “banned” from Bollywood after exiting Don 3. We unpack the drama involving Farhan Akhtar, Excel Entertainment, FWICE, as fans react to the breaking news...

<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, we break down the latest Bollywood news and gupshup!We start with the news of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh expecting their second child, and discuss how celebrity information...

<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, we break down the growing conversation around Alia Bhatt at Cannes 2026 and whether Bollywood and L’Oréal are positioning her as the next global face after Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, and...

<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, we break down the growing Bollywood PR war — from the Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana teaser backlash to the massive success of Dhurandhar, and celebrity reactions and rivalry. After the...

<p>We discuss:• Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Ram — why some fans feel the performance lacks warmth and feels “off”• The backlash around his casting, including discussions about off-screen persona and comments about...

<p>In this special in-studio episode of Hot Chai Pod, we’re joined by Shayan Krishna (The Blonde Desi) for a deep dive into Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge — and what the film gets right (and wrong) about Pakistan, Bollywood...

<p>we bring you a no-spoiler review of Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, the biggest Bollywood release of the year starring Ranveer Singh and directed by Aditya Dhar.With record-breaking advance bookings and packed theatres...

<p>This week on Hot Chai Pod, we unpack everything from viral wedding moments to resurfaced Koffee With Karan controversies and international fashion week chaos.We begin with Vijay Devarakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s...

<p>This week on Hot Chai Pod, we break down the biggest Bollywood headlines — from box office battles to star power politics.First, a no-spoiler review of O’Romeo starring Shahid Kapoor, Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary...

<p>In today’s breaking episode of Hot Chai Pod, we unpack the explosive drama surrounding the shelving of Don 3. After being announced in 2023 with Ranveer Singh as the new Don, the project is reportedly off — and...

<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, Jazz unpacks the rising anxiety in Bollywood post-Dhurandhar, focusing on the ripple effect it's having across major stars and upcoming releases. From the continued delays and...

<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, we break down the massive impact of Dhurandhar, the blockbuster film that's shaking the foundations of Bollywood - not just for its over ₹500 crore box office performance, but for the...

<p>Twinkle Khanna and Kajol host Janhvi Kapoor and Karan Johar on their show Two Much, sparking controversy with their takes on cheaters and raising eyebrows about famous husbands Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn. Then we...

<p>We dive into the backlash surrounding Alia Bhatt’s Filmfare Award win for her box office flop film Jigra and unpack the industry dynamics behind her award streak. Was it truly earned, or another PR-backed push from...