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`Character Dissector`, as the name suggests, is an in-depth observation on film characters. It aims to convey character analysis from various Bollywood films. Hosted by Atiq, listen to these exclusive observations only on Radio City podcast.
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ANIMALS AS CHARACTER PART 1
Animals have played some of the most crucial character roles in Hindi Films, right from the role of Dog in Teri Meherbaaniya, to the Elephant in Haathi Mere Saathi, to even Massakali from Delhi 6.…
PREM CHARACTERS OF SALMAN KHAN
Amitabh Bacchan has Vijay, Shahrukh has Raj or Rahul, and in the same breath, Salman Khan has Prem. In this episode, Character Dissector Atiq tries to find the reasoning and a unifying theme behind…
AAYESHA MEHRA (DIL DHADHAKNE DO)
There have been characters that have questioned Patriarchy, none so effective as Priyanka Chopra Jonas Character from the Zoya Akhtar directed movie Dil Dhadhkne Do. This episode is for all the…
DADU (KAPOOR & SONS)
Death has been dealt with unique ways in our Hindi films, and none as unique as by the character of Dadu from Shakun Batra's Kapoor & Sons, played by Late Rishi Kapoor Ji. But what made his…
Side Characters that deserve their own films Part 1
Be it Guru Ji from Padosan to Dr Jahangir Khan from Dear Zindagi, there have been many side characters who we feel should have thier own independent film. In this episode, RJ Atiq tries to list down…
Memorable Characters of Vijay Raaz
Right from Kauvva Biryaani from Run to Sir Laundry from Delhi Belly, Vijay Raaz has been an actor to recon with. In this episode, Character Dissector Atiq dissects some of his most memorable…
Steven Kapoor (Rangeela)
From Guru Dutt’s Pyaasa to Harishchandra Chi Factory, there have been many representations of a Film Director from Hindi Cinema, but none as close as the hilarious as Rangeela’s Steven Kapoor.See…
Ramlaal (Sholay)
The 'Man Friday' of Thakur Baldev Singh from Sholay – Ramlaal is just more than a supporting character. He is the bond that binds the world of Thakur in many ways. In this episode of Character…
ANDAAZ APNA APNA CHARACTERS
Celebrating the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna by revisiting all the major and minor characters of the movie – right from Sevaram ji, to both the fathers, to even Robert and Bhalla.See…
AMAR MANOHAR
Celebrating the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna, Atiq dissects the main lead of the movie Amar Manohar played by Aamir Khan. The episode revisits his equation with his father, his partner in crime Prem…
BHALLA
Its Andaz Apna Apna's Bhalla in the house! As we celebrate the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna, we speak to Bhalla played by Shehzad Khan about his character, and more importantly, how his father took…
POLICE INSPECTOR OF ANDAZ APNA APNA
We speak to actor Tiku Talsania, the unforgettable Police Inspector of the cult classic Andaaz Apna Apna where he takes us down the memory lane, as we celebrate the re-release of this epic laugh…
CHARACTERS INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE PART 1
They say films mirror the society, and they also say society mirrors the films. Amongst this unending debate, the part 1 of the characters inspired from Real life talks about characters that are a…
FEMALE POLICE CHARACTERS
When a woman dons the Khakhee uniform, she doesn’t have to demand respect, but she commands it. Right from Andhaa Kanoon when Hema Malini played the first ever female cop character to the Lady…
Khatana Bhai (Rockstar)
Was Khatana Bhai, the canteen Owner from the movie Rockstar, the catalyst in Janardan’s life to becoming Jordan the Rock star, or was he the one who was the catalyst in pushing his life into gloom?…
Chaand Nawaab (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)
A 2008 Pakistani Video of a News Reporter Chaand Nawaab became viral, and almost made the reporter lose his job. 8 Years later a film starring Nawazuddin Siddiquie recreate the same viral video, and…
2 Fathers of DDLJ
DDLJ and India with the economic liberalization of 1991 are almost similar, thanks to the 2 Fathers of DDLJ. Listen to this really interesting insight on how the 2 fathers represent our nation in 2…
Babu Bhai (Dhamaal)
The shredded version of Gabbar Singh - Babu Bhai from Hungama is one of those wannabe Villains who was never evil at the outset. So what made him "Aatank ka dusra naam - Babu bhai?"See…
Auto Driver (Tamasha)
Tamasha has been a topic of endless debate, with this particular Auto Driver holding a greater significance in the scheme of things. But what if I tell you - the Auto Driver never existed?See…
Jeetu Videocon (Hungama)
Recently 'Justice for Jeetu Videocon' gained traction on social media, prompting a character dissection of this unique yet funny character Jeetu from the movie Hungama. Is there something more to…
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