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40 years ago, Madhuri Dixit made her debut in Bollywood. Since then, she's reigned as THE queen of Bollywood for movie fans all over the world. Winner of 6 Filmfare Awards (out of a record 17 nominations), Dixit has appeared in numerous classic films by legendary filmmakers. Celebrated for her dancing, honored for her acting, and respected for her enduring cultural influence, Madhuri Dixit will always be our Dhak Dhak girl. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 for this icon of cinema.

The players:

Akash (@fagittarius_jd)

Ru (@djrubot)

Shivani (@shivani510)

Stacey (@bollywriter)

Akash's writing: https://ajswrites.wordpress.com/

Ru on Instagram: @RuBhatt

Shivani on Letterboxd: Shivani_T

Stacey @ BollySpice: https://bollyspice.com/

Stacey on Instagram/Threads: @staceybollywriter1111

BollySpice on Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@bollyspicemagazine

Khandaan Podcast video essay on Madhuri Dixit by @amritaIQ

Up next: Yash Chopra part 1 - Bottom 9

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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: "Choli ke peeche," Khal Nayak (1993, Tips/Warner Music, music by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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We're doing something a little different here on Bollywood Drafts: ranking movies made by South Asian creators outside the Bollywood industry. Think directors like: Satyajit Ray, M. Night Shyamalan, and Mira Nair, and actors like Kal Penn, Parminder Nagra, and Suraj Sharma. And your usual host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) gets to participate this time!

The players:

Manish

Shah (@theshahshahid)

Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-shahid/

Up next: Madhuri Dixit 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: "The Gravel Road," The Village (2004, Hollywood Records, music by James Newton Howard)

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Perhaps one of the hardest rankings on this podcast yet? With over 50 years and hundreds of defining performances, Amitabh Bachchan is THE defining star of Bollywood. Winner of 16 Filmfare Awards and 6 National Film Awards, Amitabh Bachchan has made an immeasurable contribution to Hindi cinema. He's worked with everyone, and film fans the world over admire and celebrate his classic films. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 Amitabh Bachchan movies! So many different eras, characters, genres, lots to pick from!

The players:

Amrita (@amritaIQ)

Ankur (@ankurdedits)

Asim (@asimburney)

Sujoy (@9e3k)

Khandaan Podcast: https://linktr.ee/KhandaanPodcast

Khandaan video essay on Amitabh: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKNgUmiV2qk

Parde ke Peeche: https://pkppodcast.wixsite.com/podcast/episodes

Up next: South Asian Excellence Top 10

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

Intermission/outro music: "Jumma chumma de de," Hum (1991, Saregama, music by Laxmikant Pyarelal and lyrics by Anand Bakshi)

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We love their chemistry. We enjoy their camaraderie. We look forward to seeing them together again and again. Bollywood has given us so many iconic duos over the last few decades. From heartfelt romantic duos to gut-busting comedic ones, there's no shortage of Famous Duos. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 13 movies starring a Famous Duo!

The players:

Aahil (@aahildayani)

Beth (@bethlovesbolly)

Melanie (@PardesiYT)

Yamini (@pappucharu)

Up next: Amitabh Bachchan 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/outro music: "Keh doon tumhein," Deewaar (1975, Universal, music by RD Burman and lyrics by Sadhir Ludhianvi)

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From romantic comedies to spy thrillers, from biopics to social dramas, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress went to an eclectic set of 24 movies. Join host and moderator Manish Mathur (@vertigay314) in ranking the Top 13 of Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies from 2000 to 2023. Eligible movies include Jab We Met, Devdas, Kahaani, Mimi, Piku, and more. What gets in and what gets left out? Listen to find out!

The players: Erin (@erinefraser) Kathy (@kathyfgibson) Nim (@maplebrownie) Shah (@theshahshahid)

Up next: Famous Duos Top 13

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The elaborate sets. The dizzying camerawork. The intense performances.

National Award winning filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali created his own cinematic language that has been entertaining audiences worldwide. Over the last three decades, his films have been discussed, analyzed, paid homage to, derided, and rediscovered. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in creating the definitive ranking of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's entire filmography in celebration of the successful Netflix series Heera Mandi.

The players: Aaditya (@stelladilli) Aahil (@aahildayani) Silam (@silamsiva)

Up next: Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13

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Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita (@amritaIQ) and Asim (@AsimBurney) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal (@salandthebadpun), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best movie of all time!

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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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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!

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

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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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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

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

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