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Love of Cinema

Himanshu Joglekar
Dhurandhar
Shiva
Vikram Vedha
Guru Dutt
Sholay
Raj Khosla
Omkara
Indian Cinema
Horror Comedy
Mumbai
Sound Design
Film Heritage Foundation
Feroz Khan
Mukul Anand
Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
Striker
Song Visualization
Bhediya
Bologna
Dev Anand

Interviews and conversations centered on cinema and streaming shows. Discerning conversations; organic interviews.

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Right from its opening scene, Dhurandhar's sound is unmistakably striking. The Ramba Ho action sequence, Rehman Dakait's entry, the bike chase, elimination of Babu Dakait's ga... more

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Rangeela. Satya. Kaun. Company. Bhoot. Sarkar. 

Ram Gopal Varma was belting out solid films almost one after another for ten years, between 1995 and 2005. Film critic and Ent... more

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Delighted to have Chandan Arora on the pod to chat about one of my favorite films of 2010s, Striker. Striker is a Mumbai story, a sub-culture film, and a coming-of-age story, ... more

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Dhurandhar and Dhurandhar The Revenge have stormed into the history books of Indian cinema, broken all box office records, challenged hierarchies, swept into pop culture, and ... more

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Vishek Chauhan is here. Hailing from a family that's been in the business of film exhibition(theaters) for more than six decades, Vishek's got strong informed opinions and isn... more

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2025 was a great year for Indian cinema! We had massive blockbusters, sleeper hits, and indie-arthouse darlings. And then in the last month of the year, we got a film that mig... more

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Suparn Varma is here! A true-blue film nut turned film journalist turned film critic turned filmmaker. We talked about everything from Feroz Khan and Mukul Anand to Weapons an... more

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Ram Gopal Varma's Shiva (1989) is a tremendous action drama. Everybody from Ashutosh Gowariker to S. S. Rajamouli to Anurag Kashyap to Sandeep Reddy Vanga count Shiva among th... more

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Recent Guests

Bishwadeep Chatterjee
Sound designer on Dhurandhar; four-time National Award-winning
Independent/Film Industry
Episode: Episode 88: Sound of Dhurandhar - with Bishwadeep Chatterjee
Chandan Arora
Writer-director of Striker
Striker (film)
Episode: Episode 86: Striker - with Chandan Arora
Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
Writer-director of Ani Dr.Kashinath Ghanekar (2018 Marathi hit) and writer of Dhurandhar projects
Independent/Film Industry
Episode: Episode 85: Dhurandhar - with Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
Vishek Chauhan
Leader of Rupani Cinemas, Bihar-based exhibitor and writer on theatrical strategy
Rupani Cinemas (Bihar)
Episode: Episode 84: Vishek Chauhan
Vikram Bondal
Filmmaker/critic featured on the pod
Episode: Episode 83: 2025 Year End Wrap - with Vikram Bondal and Saurabh Nair
Saurabh Nair
Film commentator and co-guest on year-end wrap
Episode: Episode 83: 2025 Year End Wrap - with Vikram Bondal and Saurabh Nair
Suparn Varma
Writer-director, former film journalist and critic
Filmmaker
Episode: Episode 82: Suparn Varma
Ram Gopal Varma
Filmmaker; director of Shiva and many other notable Indian films
Episode: Episode 81: Shiva - with Ram Gopal Varma
Jamie Alter
Popular sports journalist and YouTuber, Hindi film buff, son of Tom Alter
Magbool (writer) / Vishal Bhardwaj adaptations
Episode: Episode 80: Omkara - with Jamie Alter

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Himanshu
Host of Love of Cinema

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Marvellous show!

    Great work Himanshu!! The name of the show should be ‘Passion for Cinema’. I’m amazed by your in-depth understanding of the art and craft of filmmaking. I would love to interview you someday!!

    (PS; Kindly Find time to make a show on

    The charisma of Rajesh Khanna. The shows on the body of work like Sai Pranjape, Amrish Puri, Om Puri, and V. Shantaram to name a few)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Doctor of the Art
    India2 years ago
  • Absolutely Fantastic!

    Every episode is a peek into an unknown which we have been dying to hear and you have opened is a Pandora’s box. Thank you Himanshu!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spendse2014
    India3 years ago
  • Must for Hindi movie buffs

    Congratulations Himanshu on this really interesting, insightful podcast. Love listening to all the conversations you have with film folks and fans. More power to you ✌️🤙

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SidA12345
    India3 years ago
  • I enjoy this show

    Some of the episodes are so in depth and passionate - i love listening to this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shruti.L
    United States3 years ago
  • Recommended for all movie buffs

    Love the podcast, insightful conversations with the best from the industry and such good anecdotes, transports you into the beautiful world of movie. Congratulations to Himanshu for putting this together, appreciate his research and the effort he puts in creating this podcasts. Please keep it up, love every one of the episodes ! !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sachin_arora
    India4 years ago
  • Great show!

    Wonderful organic conversations that Himanshu has with a variety of film personalities. And he really does his homework. All questions are so pointed and come from real research. Wish the episodes were more frequent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ashkandy1980
    India6 years ago
  • Really Interesting Podcast

    If you are a fan of Bollywood, these podcasts are a must ones. You get to know so many anecdotes from the guests at the same time very informative. Always look forward for new episodes as well as guests…

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    phanishankar
    India6 years ago
  • Good show!!

    Awesome!!! Real analysis of Bollywood by a real Bollywood fan...Himanshu good show 👏👏👌

    Will look forward for next episode...

    Background music is touching!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Surananda Joshi
    India8 years ago

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The host delivers in-depth, well-researched conversations with film folks and fans alike.
The show is a must for Hindi movie buffs who want behind-the-scenes context.
Listeners appreciate the insightful anecdotes and research-driven questions.
Organic conversations and a passion for cinema come through episode after episode.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 82: Suparn Varma
Q: What is one pro tip for young screenwriters?
Write relentlessly to build a portfolio, learn to pitch, and always be ready with a two-page outline and a full script to leverage opportunities when they appear.
Episode 82: Suparn Varma
Q: What genre would you like to direct SRK in, if given the chance?
A romantic film, as a genre that would allow for big emotional arcs while leveraging SRK's iconic screen presence.
Episode 82: Suparn Varma
Q: If you could go back in time and interview only one of the two, who would you choose between Prakash Mehra and Manmohan Desai?
Manmohan Desai, because his approach to mass entertainment and the way he constructed mythic, larger-than-life cinema would offer insights into crafting crowd-pleasing stories with emotional resonance.
Episode 85: Dhurandhar - with Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
Q: What makes Ranveer Singh's performance in Dhurandhar stand out for you as an actor?
Ranveer delivers a nuanced, dual-layered performance, acting as both the character and as Hamza to the audience, with restrained emotion and powerful, decisive moments that push him beyond typical star power into a true acting triumph.
Episode 84: Vishek Chauhan
Q: Why does the guest believe theatres will continue to matter even as streaming grows?
Because theatres provide a unique out-of-home experience, brand-building opportunities for stars, and a feedback-rich monetization model that streaming cannot easily replicate, especially for mass-market, multi-genre films.

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This show centers conversations with filmmakers, critics, and industry insiders about cinema and streaming culture, with a strong emphasis on Indian film history, craft, and exhibition. Episodes threads often examine real-world production details, storytelling techniques, and the evolving landscape of theatrical viewing, streaming, and audience engagement, anchored by deep dives into notable films and their creators. Viewers can expect candid anecdotes, thoughtful context on filmmaking decisions, and cross-language perspectives that illuminate how cinema travels and resonates across regions. A standout trait is the host's meticulous research, which yields pointed, industry-grounded questions and a clear throughline between classic influence... more

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1. Bishwadeep Chatterjee
2. Chandan Arora
3. Abhijeet Shirish Deshpande
4. Vishek Chauhan
5. Vikram Bondal
6. Saurabh Nair
7. Suparn Varma
8. Ram Gopal Varma

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