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Representation matters Bollywood!
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01/14/23 • 23 min
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai (formerly Bombay), Maharashtra, India.
The term is often used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; however, it is only a part of the larger Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing films in multiple languages.
Bollywood films, like Hollywood until recently, have been criticized for a lack of representation of marginalized groups, including women, people from other castes, or color, and people from the LGBTQ+ community.
This lack of representation perpetuate stereotypes and exclude certain groups from being able to see themselves represented on screen. Like there is a ton of talent in the North East of India waiting for some sunshine.
Although in recent years, there have been some efforts to address this issue and increase representation in Bollywood films, but there is still much work to be done.
In this episode I call out for more diverse casting, more nuanced and realistic portrayals of marginalized groups, and more opportunities for underrepresented filmmakers to tell their own stories.
Tune in and share Aayanisms, and with those who care!
#bollywood, #Indiancinema #diversity, #inclusivity, #represenation
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Offside -India's Football Future
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11/25/22 • 18 min
A country with 1.4 billion people, 60% of which are below the age of 30, fails to produce 11 players who qualify for a World Cup play offs, for the last 50 years or more. Sadly, it is the "football"reality of our country. Yet when you step out, there are flags of Germany, Argentina, Brazil fluttering across popular malls and shopping outlets. There is world cup fever all around. So you wonder, with so much fan following why is the country unable to produce top quality football?
In this episode, we dive in to find out what is the root cause and potential solutions to uplift the Football standards to compete with global standards.
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The Sanskari Code
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12/14/22 • 18 min
We live in strange times. On one hand we speak about freedom of expression, on the other get offended by it.
Right to protest is a sign of a healthy democracy, but threatening violence or vandalism is a sign of a broken system.
Should creative expressions be censored? Should there be a uniform civil code?
Tune into a slow burn non rhetorical simple talk on the impact of a socio-cultural and moral policing in a progressive society.
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Patriarchy : the origin story
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01/21/23 • 25 min
How many times have you heard the cliche - strong men and sensitive women? Why not strong women and sensitive men?
Its to do with years of conditioning, patriarchy in the name of tradition. In order to understand this "tradition", we need to understand the origin story.
Where did it all begin? Why did it survive years of societal evolution? What impact did patriarchy have on the women of the house?
Join me in this episode where I share the origin story of Patriarchy,the impact on generations and what you can do about it today.?
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Home Alone
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12/02/22 • 16 min
A few lines of poetry for our home and the dichotomy we face every day.
Many people build beautiful houses, but very few build beautiful homes.
Join me in this walkthrough of our lives in our beautiful homes.
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Movie Review : Gulmohar
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03/06/23 • 26 min
Welcome to the Aayanisms podcast, where today I'll be diving deep into the mesmerizing world of Gulmohar, a movie that has captured the hearts of many.
Set amidst the backdrop of a joint family, Gulmohar tells a story of love, heartbreak, and the unrelenting practicalities of life. In this episode, I'll be reviewing this poignant film, discussing its themes and the performances that brought them to life. So sit back, relax, and join me as we explore the depths of Gulmohar.
2021 Unbreakable Resolution
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01/01/21 • 24 min
Its 2021, and you are feeling guilty of the stuff you did back in 2020. Ate more , exercised less, wasted more time consuming than creating and the
works right? So what are you going to do differently this year? And this is exactly the point where you come up with resolutions. Resolve. Grit.
Determination and full of energy. Until you realise, you are not able to keep up to them. And you begin breaking each one of them on some pretext or
the other. Most resolutions break in 3 or 4 months time. What's your unbreakable resolution? Join me in this first podcast of Season 2 to understand
how we can plan to have resolutions which can sustain over a period of time.
#resoltuions #2021 #newyear
07/02/20 • 100 min
With YouTube content reactors overflowing, there is a growing tribe of creators, who recently stumbled upon the magic of Bollywood.
They are reacting to Indian content without necessarily having a reference to context. So, this episode is dedicated to those people who react to
Indian content by way of movies, songs or web-series content, to be a ready-reconkner, a reference point or simply give some insights to react
better.
11/11/22 • 26 min
The post match press conference you never heard!
Tune into this mock-interview with SkipRo - where all tough questions are asked. No scope of chance to give mundane, clinical answers. Real questions, need real answers.
If this floats your boat, then tune in to this slow-burn podcast, where I ask tough questions .gently.
#Cricket.
08/11/22 • 40 min
I will keep this view spoiler-free and neutral, discussing only cinematic merits. Remaking classics is a high-risk, high-return game. It's either a hit or a miss, rarely do we get an in-between experience. Laal Singh Chaddha will be viewed by multiple audience segments, so I will share views basis the audience type so that one can relate better.
Category 1) Indian audiences who have never seen Forest Gump. Those who have not seen the original may take a liking to the adaptation since their reference to the context will be limited. You may struggle with the PK resemblance or the mannerisms, but it is what it is. The boycott rhetoric should not have any bearing on what the movie is trying to portray, and you should view it as a standalone movie without any excess baggage.
Category 2) Indian audiences who have seen Forrest Gump. Replicating an original cult classic is akin to finding water on Mars. Emotions are high, and rationale suggests why even bother remaking something near perfect? Yet, if you can wear a neutral hat, switch off Tom Hanks from your mind; chances are you may like the movie, though strictly cinematically, it has room for improvement.
Category 3) International audiences with limited understanding of Indian cinema.
There are tons of local cultural and historical references which might be alien to you; therefore, the movie may be less relatable unless you view it as a single standalone movie. I'd get you started gradually with shorts (20mins) like Chutney, Juice, and Interior Cafe(easily available on youtube) to get warmed up to Indian artistry at its finest, then gradually make their way into mainstream movies.
You may want to tune into the podcast episode: Indian Cinema, A simple introduction for global audiences on my podcast channel, The Gyanban Experience, for a detailed insight. I hope this gives you all some insight, but as they say, someone's chicken is somebody's burger! Art means different things to different people. The idea here is to give you a neutral perspective as best as possible without clouding your judgment.
#movies #laalsinghchaddha #indiancinema #bollywood
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FAQ
How many episodes does Aayanisms have?
Aayanisms currently has 141 episodes available.
What topics does Aayanisms cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, Personal Journals and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Aayanisms?
The episode title 'Representation matters Bollywood!' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Aayanisms?
The average episode length on Aayanisms is 23 minutes.
How often are episodes of Aayanisms released?
Episodes of Aayanisms are typically released every 4 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Aayanisms?
The first episode of Aayanisms was released on Jun 30, 2020.
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