Favorite Directors Top 10 This episode, Bollywood Drafts is taking a break from the usual format. Your host and moderator Manish welcomes Aahil for a casual ranking of their 10 favorite directors. They each picked ten and chose a film to represent that director's career. The conversation includes heavyweights and more lowkey filmmakers, and brings up nostalgia, innovation, and just pure emotions around film! The players: Aahil ( @vertigay314 ) Manish ( @vertigay314 ) Follow @BollywoodDrafts on T...
Apr 13, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Women's Wrongs Top 10 After celebrating inspiring stories about women's perseverance in the previous episode, Bollywood Drafts is flipping the coin. It's time for the Women's Wrongs Top 10, with movies about bad girls, women committing crimes, and taking their lives in their own hands. Through any means necessary! Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the top 10 "women's wrongs" movies as we close out International Women's History Month! The players: Erin ( @erinefraser ) Er...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Women's Rights Top 13 For Women's History Month this March, Bollywood Drafts is doing a two-part episode celebrating women's stories: both the inspiring and the salacious! For part 1, host and moderator Manish looks for the top 13 "women's rights" movies. These are films about liberation, independence, freedom, and survival. With movies across all genres, this category is wide open and expansive! The players: LLN ( @ThisIsLLN ) LLN on Letterboxd: thisislln Shivani ( @shivani510 ) Shivani on Lett...
Mar 13, 2025•3 hr 59 min•Season 3Ep. 3
NRI Movies Top 10 On Bollywood Drafts, we're ranking movies based outside of India! Whether it's the US, the UK, Australia, Canada or South Africa, or anywhhere, we're looking at the NRI experience. What are some similarities these movies have? What do they say about the life outside of India, the connection to back home, and the divide between the past and the future? Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) to find the top 10! The players: Aaditya ( @stelladillli ) Aaditya's writing: ht...
Feb 27, 2025•2 hr 18 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Marriage Stories Top 10 Happy Valentine's Day from Bollywood Drafts! For the 3rd season premiere, we are ranking marriage stories on the podcast! What happens after happily ever after? These movies track the ups and downs of marriage, 'til death--or an affair or unemployment or in-laws--do us part! Join host and moderator Manish in finding the top 10 marriage movies in Bollywood! The players: Manish (@vertigay314) Melanie (@PardesiYT) https://www.youtube.com/@PardesiReviews Shah (@theshahshahid)...
Feb 13, 2025•2 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Manmohan Desai Top 10 It's the season 2 finale of Bollywood Drafts! And for this special occaision, we are ranking the top 10 movies from filmmaker Manmohan Desai. He was a pioneer of the masala genre, working with the top actors and creatives for decades. Not only were his films massively entertaining and memorable, but they featured taboo topics, political themes, and groundbreaking narratives. Join host and moderator in finding the 10 best films of this enduring auteur! The players: Aaditya (...
Jan 30, 2025•2 hr 30 min
Sequels Top 10 Join Bollywood Drafts in ranking the top 10 Bollywood sequels! From beloved franchises to spiritual sequels, this ranking is a roller coaster ride. Bollywood has given sequels to romantic comedies, action epics, superhero movies, and social satires, and we are here to dig through to find the best! Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) to find the top 10 Bollywood sequels! The players: Anas ( @thefilmykid ) (@filmy.kidd on instagram) Molly ( @RasberryRazz ) https://bsky.a...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 55 min•Season 2Ep. 8
The Kapoor Dynasty Top 10 It's the holiday season, and it's time to celebrate with loved ones. And there's no bigger Bollywood family than The Kapoors. Spanning decades and generations, The Kapoors can be traced back to the beginning of the Hindi film industry. Raj, Kareena, Shashi, Ranbir, and more! Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the definitive top 10 movies featuring one or more Kapoors. With movies from over 7 decades, there are a lot of genres, trends, and innovat...
Dec 24, 2024•1 hr 53 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Netflix Originals Top 10 India's streaming content has ballooned over the last few years: attracting big names, unique concepts, and enjoyable movies of all genres. With that classic "tudum" noise, audiences are transported to brilliant stories with engaging characters. Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the top 10 Hindi language Netflix originals! The players: Cris (@limjaeseven ) https://letterboxd.com/crislim/ Kathy ( @kathyfgibson ) Access Bollywood Suchin ( @suchin54...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Sridevi Top 17 (part 2) Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the second part, featuring the top 11 Sridevi movies! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi rea...
Dec 05, 2024•3 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Sridevi Top 17 part 1 Let's give thanks to one of the most iconic Bollywood stars: Sridevi!! With hundreds of brilliant performances, Sridevi was one of the brightest stars to grace our screens. What better way to show appreciation than an epic top 17. Recorded in one setting, host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) had to split up this 5+ hour episode into 2 parts. Here's the first half, and part 2 will come soon! So many classics, so many looks, so many dance numbers--Sridevi really was one o...
Nov 28, 2024•1 hr 50 min
Bombay Movies Top 10 Bombay is a city full of romance, mystery, corruption, history, dreams, and broken hearts. What a perfect setting for some iconic movies! On Bollywood Drafts, we're celebrating the movie capital of Bollywood and the movies inspired by it. From coming of age stories to film noir to musicals, the city has seen it all. Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the top 10 Bombay movies of all time! The players: Aishwarya ( @Aishworryyaa ) LLN ( @ThisIsLLN ) Mr. ...
Nov 14, 2024•2 hr 50 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Bollywood Horror Top 13 Happy Halloween from Bollywood Drafts! Bollywood horror movies range from silly to scary, from ghosts to evil dolls. As we close out Spooky Season 2024, it's time to look at the best of the best for Hindi movies that will make you keep the lights on at night. Featuring horror auteurs and scream queens new and old, this ranking is sure to be more treat than tricks! Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the top 13 best Bollywood horror movies. The playe...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 46 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Abbas Mustan Top 10 It's the season 2 premiere! For over 30 years, Abbas Mustan has delivered iconic thrillers, twisted romances, and soundtracks full of bangers. With films like Ajnabee, Humraaz, Baazigar, Race, and Aitraaz, Abbas Mustan pushed the envelope with provocative themes and changed the cinematic landscape with dazzling direction and surprising twists. Join host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) in finding the top 10 Abbas Mustan movies of all time. The players: Aahil ( @aahildaya...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 38 min•Season 2Ep. 1
The first season of Bollywood Drafts has concluded! 9 episodes, 100+ movies played (including vetoed movies), and 20 guests, it's been quite the ride! Thanks to the listeners and the guests for being there as I developed the podcast. On this bonus episode, I'll be introducing "Rahul Raichand's Dharamshala" aka another way for me to make and update a google sheets spreadsheet. Then I'll recap season 1, talk about the lists, and what surprised me and the listeners. Finally, I'll reveal the categor...
Oct 07, 2024•19 min
Yash Chopra Top 13 (part 2) It's the season 1 finale! Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 2, host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) brings back the panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the top half of Yash Chopra films! With 13 amazing movi...
Sep 26, 2024•4 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Yash Chopra Bottom 9 (part 1) Join Bollywood Drafts in celebrating the legendary Bollywood filmmaker Yash Chopra in his birthday month with an epic 2-part ranking of all 22 of his films! For over 50 years, Yash Chopra defined the Bollywood aesthetic with intense, subversive, but still massively entertaining movies. In part 1, host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ) invites a panel of Yash Chopra fans to rank the bottom 9 movies of his iconic career. From his early hits to a few rare misses, t...
Sep 12, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Madhuri Dixit Top 13 40 years ago, Madhuri Dixit made her debut in Bollywood. Since then, she's reigned as THE queen of Bollywood for movie fans all over the world. Winner of 6 Filmfare Awards (out of a record 17 nominations), Dixit has appeared in numerous classic films by legendary filmmakers. Celebrated for her dancing, honored for her acting, and respected for her enduring cultural influence, Madhuri Dixit will always be our Dhak Dhak girl. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in fi...
Aug 29, 2024•3 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 7
South Asian Excellence Top 9 We're doing something a little different here on Bollywood Drafts: ranking movies made by South Asian creators outside the Bollywood industry. Think directors like: Satyajit Ray, M. Night Shyamalan, and Mira Nair, and actors like Kal Penn, Parminder Nagra, and Suraj Sharma. And your usual host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) gets to participate this time! The players: Manish Shah (@theshahshahid) Shah at The Movie Blog: https://www.themovieblog.com/author/shah-sh...
Aug 15, 2024•2 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Amitabh Bachchan Top 13 Perhaps one of the hardest rankings on this podcast yet? With over 50 years and hundreds of defining performances, Amitabh Bachchan is THE defining star of Bollywood. Winner of 16 Filmfare Awards and 6 National Film Awards, Amitabh Bachchan has made an immeasurable contribution to Hindi cinema. He's worked with everyone, and film fans the world over admire and celebrate his classic films. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the top 13 Amitabh Bachchan...
Jul 25, 2024•2 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Famous Duos Top 13 We love their chemistry. We enjoy their camaraderie. We look forward to seeing them together again and again. Bollywood has given us so many iconic duos over the last few decades. From heartfelt romantic duos to gut-busting comedic ones, there's no shortage of Famous Duos. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in finding the definitive top 13 movies starring a Famous Duo! The players: Aahil (@aahildayani) Beth (@bethlovesbolly) Melanie (@PardesiYT) Yamini (@pappucharu)...
Jul 11, 2024•2 hr 47 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies 2000-2023 Top 13 From romantic comedies to spy thrillers, from biopics to social dramas, the Filmfare Award for Best Actress went to an eclectic set of 24 movies. Join host and moderator Manish Mathur (@vertigay314) in ranking the Top 13 of Filmfare Best Actress Winning Movies from 2000 to 2023. Eligible movies include Jab We Met, Devdas, Kahaani, Mimi, Piku, and more. What gets in and what gets left out? Listen to find out! The players: Erin (@erinefraser) K...
Jun 27, 2024•2 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Top 10 The elaborate sets. The dizzying camerawork. The intense performances. National Award winning filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali created his own cinematic language that has been entertaining audiences worldwide. Over the last three decades, his films have been discussed, analyzed, paid homage to, derided, and rediscovered. Join host and moderator Manish (@vertigay314) in creating the definitive ranking of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's entire filmography in celebration of the ...
Jun 13, 2024•2 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Shah Rukh Khan Top 13 Introducing a new podcast project from host and moderator Manish ( @vertigay314 ); Bollywood Drafts! Together with Amrita ( @amritaIQ ) and Asim ( @AsimBurney ) from @khandaanpodcast and Sal ( @salandthebadpun ), Manish sets out to make the definitive ranking of superstar Shah Rukh Khan's top 13 films! They're celebrating the 20th anniversary of his classic MAIN HOON NA... but will it make it on the list? What gets vetoed? Listen in to find out what is the King Khan's best ...
May 24, 2024•2 hr 48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
