HEERAMANDI SPOILER DISCUSSION | Sanjay Leela Bhansali | The POP Kulcha Podcast | EP5

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In this episode, we take a critical look at Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest Netflix web series, "Heeramandi." Join us as we dive into a spoiler-filled review where we discuss what worked and, more importantly, what didn't in this ambitious project. Despite our admiration for Bhansali's previous works, "Heeramandi" fell short of our expectations. We explore the plot's weaknesses, the underwhelming character development, and where the series missed the mark. Additionally, we spend over 3 hours delving into Bhansali's overall filmography, reflecting on his strengths as a director, music composer, and storyteller. Whether you agree or disagree with our take, this episode offers an honest and comprehensive discussion about the highs and lows of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's career. Tune in for an engaging and thought-provoking critique!

TimeStamps

0:00 Precap
4:23 Podcast begins
5:00 Heeramandi SPOILER discussion
42:56 Female Centric Stories
49:52 Gangubai
55:40 Audience is DUMB!
57:06 Farhad Samji
59:18 One Character VS Group of Characters
01:16:39 Love Sonia (2018)
01:19:15 Sacred Games (2018)
01:26:28 The Problem with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
01:28:05 Guzaarish (2010)
01:33:25 Black (2005)
01:35:30 Devdas (2002)
01:39:00 Taare Zameen Par (2007)
01:42:18 Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam (1999)
01:45:15 The Construction of a Story
01:50:00 Padmaavat (2018)
01:53:10 Feminists Vs Padmaavat
02:00:08 Shahid Kapoor as Ratan Singh
02:04:14 The Jauhar Scene
02:10:15 The Rajput Glory
02:16:00 Bajiro Mastani (2015)
02:18:35 Is SLB Intentionally Controversial
02:24:40 Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya
02:26:30 Actors vs Their Characters
02:33:10 Connecting to a Character
02:38:58 SuperBad (2010)
02:48:44 Expectations from Sanjay Leela Bhansali
02:54:40 The Story of Draupadi Directed by SLB
03:00:00 Actors Portraying Gods