Bollywood Secrets Unveiled: Insights from Critic Bhawana Somaaya (70s-2000s) 🎬

In this podcast, Bhawana Somaaya Revealed Bollywood's Secret Stories, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh, Ranbir & more. Bhawana Somaaya tell-all that dives deep into the hidden side of Bollywood through the eyes of veteran film critic and journalist Bhawana Somaaya. In this piece, Somaaya sheds light on behind-the-scenes stories and little-known facts about some of the industry's biggest stars, including Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Amitabh Bachchan, and Ranbir Kapoor. Packed with personal anecdotes, professional insights, and untold moments from their lives, it offers readers a rare glimpse into the personal and professional worlds of these Bollywood icons.

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0:00 - Promo
2:02 - Intro
2:21 - How did journalism start in your life?
3:51 - An article appeared in college magazines.
4:25 - You will become a very big name
4:48 - 10 questions for Shashi Kapoor
6:10 - What is my job?
9:04 - I met Rekhaji at Roop Tara Studio.
14:36 - Do Anjane shooting.
15:43 - Big B asked me, “Did your editor know you’re here?”
16:50 - You’re not supposed to meet Big B
17:10 - 15 years banned from Big B
18:18 - Top editors banned Big B
20:17 - The first journalist with whom Big B talked was me
23:25 - I wrote three books on Big B.
25:46 - Your relationship is still good with him.
26:24 - Back then, journalists had easier access to actors, but now it’s difficult
27:14 - Paid reviews
31:08 - Did any actors approach you for reviews or ratings?
33:03 - Vinod Khanna.
34:55 - Vinod Khanna held a press conference and said, “I’m leaving this industry.”
36:25- Alia Bhatt is exceptional
38:08 - 90s actors are making comebacks
40:11 - Do you think today’s superstars are touching the popularity and charm of the superstars from back then?
44:38 - Did the stars maintain a relationship with you?
46:42 - When did you decide to enter the world of authorship and write books?
49:40 - How much did you get for costume designing?
51:36 - Big B didn’t talk to us for 15-18 years.
53:57 - When you wrote your first book on Big B, did he give you any feedback?
55:26 - Sahaban Azmi, costume designer
55:37 - How was Salim-Javed?
57:32 - Was there ever a time when you knew the story of the stars but didn’t write anything about them because of your relationship with them?
59:45 - What differences do you find between journalism back then and now?
1:01:16 - On the Era of Social Media
1:01:37 - Journalism has Changed
1:03:49 - I dont suggest people to take up Journalism
1:05:49 - Reaction on getting Padma Shri
1:13:22 - Books she is writing
1:14:49 - Did Something inspire her to write books?
1:16:00 - Bollywood Parties Used to be Interesting before
1:17:15 - Why Jaya Bachchan Behaves Rude with Media
1:18:55 - Did She Enjoyed her period in industry ?
1:19:02 - Learnings And Lesson From Actor
1:22:21 - Relations With Rishi Kapoor
1:22:33 - Relations With Neetu Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor
1:23:42 - Shashi Kapoor Was Very Handsome
1:24:50 - Reaction on Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Sonakshi, Sonam
1:29:13 - On Kareena Kapoor Childhood days
1:30:56 - On Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan, Shabana Azmi

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