The Futile Podcast

In this episode, Ram and Sagar discuss Portrayal of Bombay in different films, the representation of social strata, and few personal experiences associated with the city. Your earphones are fine. Don't worry, it's the audio. Podcast art picture: Parth Vyas

In this episode, Sagar, Saahil, and Ram discuss Honey Trehan's Hindi-language whodunit, Raat Akeli Hai, and the Indian OTT space that is thriving amid the pandemic.

In this episode Ram and Sagar read O. Henry's short-story, Psyche and Pskyscrapper. Published in July of 1912, the story is equally relevant today. Join in for the most defferent episode of TFP.

In this episode, we have Saahil Siddiqui, a fellow film blogger who just started out writing about films. Hop in as we talk about love for writing, favourite writers, Imtiaz Ali, Shah Rukh Khan, and a lot more! Saahil: (@saahilspeaking): https://twitter.com/saahilspeaking/ Ram: https://twitter.com/RamVenkatSrikar

In this episode, we have Saahil Siddiqui, a fellow film blogger who just started out writing about films. Hop in as we talk about love for writing, favourite writers, Imtiaz Ali, Shah Rukh Khan, and a lot more! Saahil: (@saahilspeaking): https://twitter.com/saahilspeaking/ Ram: https://twitter.com/RamVenkatSrikar

In this episode, Ram and Sagar discuss Vikramaditya Motwane's directorial debut, Udaan, that gained cult-following over the years. July 16th marked the film's 10th anniversary, giving us an opportunity to revisit a film that's great for all seasons and ages.

Last week marked 95th birth anniversary of the legendary Guru Dutt. So, here is an episode appreciating the film's themes, social criticism, cinematic aesthetics, and most importantly, the iconic soundtrack that remains the gold standard for music in Hindi cinema. Join Ram and Sagar as they discuss the film that released during their grandparents' childhood.

In this episode, Ram and Sagar's conversation begins with modern Telugu cinema, before taking a shape of its own.

Earlier this week, news broke out about the brutal custodial murder of a father and son in Thoothukudi, Tamil India, India. In a country that celebrates police in films, the line between heroism and police brutality blurs without our knowledge. Here is a brief discussion among three cinephiles who grew up watching cops kick asses of thugs. Does the heroism stand the same today? #JusticeforJayarajAndFenix UPDATE: The audio part at the beginning has been deleted due to recent occurring pertaining to singer Suchi's video.

In this episode, Ram (@ramvenkatsrikar) and Sagar (iasragas) talk about plenty of films and a bit of literature.