Maa Behan, Alpha, Bandar and Bollywood’s Bad Men

For a video version of this episode or to support our work, head over to our Patreon and join the Khandaan Podcast community! In this episode, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy discuss the newly released Alpha teaser before diving into two very different films. First up is Anurag Kashyap’s Bandar, a dark and unsettling look at power, corruption, and the machinery of the Indian justice system, featuring what Sujoy calls the performance of Bobby Deol’s career. Then it’s on to Maa Behen, Suresh Triveni’s sharp, funny, and surprisingly moving Netflix film starring Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, and Dharna. The Khandaan gang unpack its commentary on patriarchy, gossip, beauty, motherhood, and survival, while also celebrating one of Madhuri’s most interesting performances in years. ⏱️ 3. Timestamps / Segments 00:00 – Catch-ups and Istanbul recommendations 04:05 – Alpha teaser reactions 17:20 – Bandar (Monkey in a Cage) review 23:10 – Maa Behan review 24:00 – Madhuri Dixit’s performance 32:00 – Nostalgia, patriarchy, and Adarsh Colony 42:00 – Triptii Dimri, Dharna, and the cast 53:00 – Final thoughts and recommendations 57:00 – Patreon, YouTube, and where to find us 👥 4. Credits Hosted by Asim | Amrita | Sujoy Produced by Khandaan Podcast Follow us on YouTube, Instagram & Patreon 📢 5. Hashtags / Keywords (backend only) Bollywood, Hindi films, Indian cinema, Khandaan Podcast, Maa Behan, Bandar, Monkey in a Cage, Madhuri Dixit, Triptii Dimri, Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap, Alpha, Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Netflix India, movie review, Bollywood podcast, women in cinema