In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about Netflix’s first female-led Saudi Arabian original series, Crashing Eid, now available to stream on Netflix. [This series follows an independent Saudi woman (Summer Shesha) as she attempts to convince her family that her British Pakistani fiancé (Hamza Haq) is her suitable match after he crashes her Family's Eid celebrations.] Ananya & Aneesa discuss the portrayal of South-Asian immigrants in the Middle East from the show's depiction along with our hosts' personal experiences living in the MENA region. Our hosts, carr ..read more

In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about the Netflix India film Khufiya, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj, and now available to stream on Netflix. [Set in 2004, an operative (Tabu) of the Indian spy agency known as R&AW is assigned to track down a mole (Ali Fazal) who is selling defense secrets while grappling with her dual identity as a spy and a lover.] Ananya & Aneesa go through their thoughts on Vishal Bhardwaj's unique filmmaking style along with Shakespeare's significance in his work. Our hosts also express their feelings towards the cast and thei ..read more

In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about Sarmad Khoosat's Zindagi Tamasha (2019), released publicly on YouTube on August 4, 2023. Despite being approved by the censorship board, the film was unlawfully denied a theatrical release in Pakistan in 2019. Four years later, Sarmad Khoosat released this film for the public and therefore, fueled conversation about how art in Pakistan deserves an audience. With the censorship issues revolving around Zindagi Tamasha, our hosts talk about the flaws and hypocrisy within censorship laws in Pakistan. Ananya & A ..read more

In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about Atlee’s Jawan, released in theatres on September 7, 2023. [A high-octane action thriller that outlines the emotional journey of a man (Shah Rukh Khan) who is set to rectify the wrongs in Indian society.] Ananya & Aneesa go through their thoughts on Atlee’s directing style along with SRK's new avatar. Our hosts also express their feelings towards some of the film’s surprise cameos and storyline. Ananya & Aneesa carry out their in-depth discussion of the film with a scene-by-scene analysis, casting breakdown ..read more

In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about the seven-part series Guns & Gulaabs, directed by Raj & DK, and now available to stream on Netflix. [Set in the nineties, in the cartel-run town of Gulaabgunj, an opium deal pulls a big-city police officer (Dulquer Salmaan) and a lovesick mechanic (Rajkummar Rao) into its chaotic clutches.] Our hosts, Ananya & Aneesa, carry their in-depth series analysis with a scene-by-scene analysis, casting breakdown, musical score review, narrative analysis, and cinematographic opinion. Listen to the full episode for ..read more

In this episode of Desi Talkies, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa talk about Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, released in theatres on July 28, 2023. [Flamboyant Punjabi Rocky (Ranveer Singh) and intellectual Bengali journalist Rani (Alia Bhatt) fall in love despite their differences. After facing family opposition, they decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married.] Ananya & Aneesa go through their thoughts on Karan Johar’s directing style along with Ranveer Singh's 'heartthrob status.' Our hosts also express their feelings towards some of ..read more

We're back with Season 2 of Desi Talkies! There's so much that's happened in the past three months, so our hosts Ananya & Aneesa are here to fill in the blanks. Join us as we discuss our life updates, what we've watched during our break, and hear our thoughts on the announcement of Ranveer Singh taking on the role of Don in "Don 3." Listen to the full episode for more background on our hosts and their summer watch list! Follow us @desitalkiespodcast and follow our hosts' personal journeys through @iamananyasethi & @aneesatalks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s ..read more

We're back with Season 2 of Desi Talkies! There's so much that's happened in the past three months, so our hosts Ananya & Aneesa are here to fill in the blanks. Join us as we discuss our life updates, what we've watched during our break, and hear our thoughts on the announcement of Ranveer Singh taking on the role of Don in "Don 3." Listen to the full episode for more background on our hosts and their summer watch list! Follow us @desitalkiespodcast and follow our hosts' personal journeys through @iamananyasethi & @aneesatalks! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.s ..read more

Welcome to our Season One Finale of Desi Talkies! As a reward for our audience's consistent support, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa finally explain what they're up to in their professional lives. Then, they talk about the Action-Comedy film, Polite Society, directed and written by Nida Manzoor, and wide-released in theaters on April 28th. [An aspiring stunt woman plots to save her older sister from marrying into an 'evil' family and attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.] Our hosts, Ananya & Aneesa, carry their in-depth ..read more

Welcome to our Season One Finale of Desi Talkies! As a reward for our audience's consistent support, our hosts Ananya & Aneesa finally explain what they're up to in their professional lives. Then, they talk about the Action-Comedy film, Polite Society, directed and written by Nida Manzoor, and wide-released in theaters on April 28th. [An aspiring stunt woman plots to save her older sister from marrying into an 'evil' family and attempts to pull off the most ambitious of all wedding heists in the name of independence and sisterhood.] Our hosts, Ananya & Aneesa, carry their in-depth ..read more