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The Other Banana

The Other Banana
Bala
Suriya
Indian Cinema
Maharaja
Malayalam Cinema
Pithamagan
Vikram
Malaikottai Vaaliban
Lijo Jose Pellissery
Mohanlal
Sexual Violence
Tamil Cinema
Yuvan Shankar Raja
Nandha
Pithamagam
Rajkiran
Aditya Mani Jha
Uday Bhatia
Ilaiyaraaja
Vijay Sethupathi

A generation of impostors brought up on cinema. The Other Banana podcast is primarily Deepauk M(@complicateur), Aditya(@gradwolf), Anantha(@anantha), and Ashoka(@ABVan). We discuss films – mostly Indian – and analyse them in turn, roughly on a bi-weekly basis.

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We are back after a long gap to continue with our Bala series.

This one is special. Pithamagan was special. As two stars Vikram and Suriya come together, Bala goes up a notch and delivers a film that is as timeless as it is strange and compelling. W... more

It's been some time but we are back with the Bala series. This time we talk about the 2001 film, Bala's sophomore feature Nandha starring Suriya, Laila, Rajkiran, Saravanan, Karunas.

This felt like a more assured Bala, more confident in his approach... more

A new Director Series at The Other Banana

We have long debated a series on director Bala. You could say that Bala is not Bala anymore and his films are increasingly becoming difficult to meaningfully engage with but, the Bala 1999-2010 was something... more

We are returning after a while but with a biggie! Director and cinematographer C Prem Kumar joins us to talk about his latest film Meiyazhagan starring Karthi, Arvind Swamy, Sri Divya and others.

The film has been warmly received by the audiences a... more

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C Prem Kumar
Director of the film Meiyazhagan
Independent Filmmaker
Episode: Episode 138: Meiyazhagan with C Prem Kumar
Subha Rao
Journalist
Episode: Episode 136: On Nithilan Saminathan's Maharaja
Uday Bhatia
Writer and film critic with Mint Lounge
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Episode: Episode 133: Lijo Jose Pellissery's Malaikottai Vaaliban
Aditya Mani Jha
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Episode: Episode 133: Lijo Jose Pellissery's Malaikottai Vaaliban
Hemanth M. Rao
Director of the film discussed in the episode
Film Industry
Episode: Episode 132: Sapta Saagaradaache Ello Side B with Hemanth M. Rao & Chaithra J. Achar
Chaithra J. Achar
Actress playing Surabhi in Side B
Film Industry
Episode: Episode 132: Sapta Saagaradaache Ello Side B with Hemanth M. Rao & Chaithra J. Achar

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Aditya
Co-host known for engaging discussions and film analysis.
Deepak M
Co-host who provides critical insights into film narratives and themes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 76 ratings
  • Good job fellas

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Salman Hassan
    5 years ago
  • Fab movie podcast!

    Listen to this podcast if you are a movie buff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArchanaRao
    United States5 years ago
  • Great pod

    Probably one of the best pods I’ve been listening to. Especially if you are into indian movies of all sorts. Great and keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    raj00999
    France5 years ago

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The podcast is praised for its ability to engage with both mainstream and lesser-known Indian films, making it insightful for a diverse audience.
Listeners appreciate the in-depth film analyses and relatable hosts, often calling it a must-listen for movie buffs.

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Episode 134: Ilaiyaraaja : A Musical Movement (10)
Q: How does Raaja manage to create music so quickly?
Raaja's speed of composition is attributed to his mastery of techniques, allowing him to instinctively create powerful music in a short time, though larger compositions may require more time.
Episode 134: Ilaiyaraaja : A Musical Movement (10)
Q: What does the term 'motive' mean in music?
The motive is a recurring pattern in a composition that helps give continuity and unify the composition, containing the kernel of the composition's ideas.

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Focusing primarily on Indian cinema, this podcast features lively discussions that analyze films from various angles, including storytelling techniques, themes, and the cultural context in which they were made. Each episode typically revolves around a specific film, where hosts explore character development, directorial styles, and the impact of cinematic storytelling on audiences. The show is notable for critiquing not only the films themselves but also broader issues such as the treatment of women in cinema and the implications of cinematic narratives on social norms. Its engaging format combines personal anecdotes with critical insights, making it a rich resource for film enthusiasts and a thoughtful exploration of the evolving landscape... more

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4. Aditya Mani Jha
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