The podcast movement is going along full throttle, it seems, with more and more celebrities jumping onto the medium as a way to be more candid than ever before. Not only that, the podcast has also become an effective way for many stars of the industry to relive some of their most prized memories in the entertainment world, and sometimes even share that stage with others they’ve worked with.
And of course, Bollywood stars are no stranger to it either. Take a look at some of our favorite podcasts fronted by Bollywood stars, from the filmy to the think piece-y…
Kalki: My Indian Life
Actress Kalki Koechlin was one of the earliest to enter the space for herself with the utterly transformative My Indian Life with BBC, which explores “life for young Indian adults in the 21st century,” per an official description, capturing moments of vulnerability and empowerment in her subjects, and choosing to spotlight their journeys over her own.
Two Much with Kajol and Twinkle
Industry juggernauts and “nepo babies” Kajol and Twinkle Khanna joined forces with the brand new Two Much, an alternative to the Koffee with Karan style talk shows built for Amazon Prime. Part confessional podcast, part celebrity variety show, the big names also merit big guests, with the premiere alone on September 25 drawing Aamir and Salman Khan.
No Filter Neha
No Filter Neha captures Neha Dhupia in a brand new light, showcasing her more confessional side as she engages in more intimate and comfier conversations with her celebrity guests (ranging from Kartik Aaryan to Ananya Panday, more on her soon) as opposed to maybe the more masaledaar elements of Two Much. And it’s safe to say they both scratch the itch you need.
The Pooja Bhatt Show
1990s Bollywood icon Pooja Bhatt is another new entrant into the space with The Pooja Bhatt Show, which advertises itself as a no-holds barred look at the deeper, sometimes even seedier part of the Bollywood industry, including conversations with actors, singers, producers, stylists, and many more (the inaugural guest being her father Mahesh Bhatt might be enough to pull people in).
So Positive by Ananya Pandey
One of the foremost Gen-Z stars in Bollywood, Ananya Panday has frequently championed mental health as part of her public platform, taking it to the next level with So Positive. Her podcast dives deeper into the complicated relationship between social media and mental health, featuring insight from popular online personalities and experts in a truly more informative setting.
