With special guest co-host Naz returning to the Hot Chai Pod, we cover her real-time reactions to Silsila, reviews and behind-the-scenes casting drama and more. Then, we discuss the alleged Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha affair - was it rumor or a real scandal? From interviews with Bollywood celebrities to today's family drama, we got you covered on the tea. Join us for teacup time as we cover the latest industry news. Ananya Panday and Lakshya have a new Dharma film lined up, will it be a box office hit or is it another Karan Johar gamble? Finally, we end with an update on Sobhita Dulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding planning - is marriage in the cards for this hot couple?

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In this week’s episode of Hot Chai Pod, we’re spilling the tea on Bollywood’s hottest headlines and drama-packed moments! From shocking relationship rumors to celebrity party drama, here’s what we’re diving into this time: The ongoing rumors around Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s separation and alleged affair with Nimrat Kaur - plus responses from Nimrat Kaur and Simi Grewal raise suspicions. Next, we spill the tea from Diwali festivities - from Kriti Sanon hard-launching a new Bollywood relationship, to strange Siddhant Chautervedi sightings. The party doesn't stop there! A-Listers dazzled at Ananya Panday’s birthday while Janhvi Kapoor seemed to snub Ananya — we dive into the potential drama. Also, Diwali showcased a box office battle between Kartik Aryan’s Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 and Ajay Devgan’s Singham Again - what is the hit or flop verdict? Finally, the internet and Hot Chai reaction to Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh naming their new baby Dua. Join us for all the exclusive details, Bollywood gossips, and box office breakdowns.

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This week for our special Diwali-Halloween episode, we uncover the spooky and the sneaky. We kick off investigating Alia Bhatt's PR strategy after Jigra's failure and why that could backfire. Next, we discuss Vidya Balan's comments and the horror genre at large in Bollywood as Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 opens this weekend. Finally, we end with a no-spoiler review of Kriti Sanon's Do Patti and some feedback to the Aishwarya Rai - Abhishek Bachchan cheating rumors covered last week.

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First, we break down the Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan separation rumors, with actress Nimrat Kaur at the center. Is the buzz about their affair real, or just gossip? 👀 Next, we explore the richest actresses in Bollywood! 💰 From Juhi Chawla surpassing younger stars like Alia Bhatt to the hidden income sources of A-listers—discover how these women are building their empires. We also dive into Karan Johar’s financial crisis, analyzing why 50% of Dharma Productions had to be sold. Did nepotism and favoring star kids lead to the downfall of KJo's empire? 🎬 Other hot topics include: * Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives Season 3: What’s the hype? 📺 * Riddhima Kapoor’s debut & Ranbir’s reaction 🎥 * Shanaya Kapoor’s plastic surgery rumors: Truth or speculation? 👩‍⚕️

In today's episode of Hot Chai Pod, we dive into the thrilling box office battle between "Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala" and "Jigra." Join us as we provide no-spoiler reviews of both films, analyze key performances, and reveal which movie is captivating audiences. But first, we delve into the controversies surrounding "Jigra," including accusations of inflated box office numbers and a battle with T-Series royalty.

For teacup time, we're checking in on some relationship drama between Alia and Ranbir Kapoor, after an apperance on Kareena Kapoor's show; and speculating on Shraddha Kapoor's new (or old) man.

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In this bonus episode of the Hot Chai Pod, we're serving up a full recap of the Netflix movie CTRL starring Ananya Panday! If you’re wondering whether this tech-thriller lives up to the hype, we’ve got you covered with a detailed breakdown of the plot, standout performances, and much more. From Ananya’s delivery to the film’s original plot, there is a lot to unpack. Was CTRL a hit or a miss? What worked and what didn’t? And how does CTRL stack up against other Netflix originals? We'll also talk about how CTRL fits into Ananya Panday's rising career and how she tackles this intense role compared to her previous performances. Plus, what does this film say about modern tech dilemnas? Does the script understand the nuances of AI and machine learning, or does the story become too convoluted? Find out all of this and more in our thorough and entertaining review.

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This week on Hot Chai Pod, we're going from sequel news to damage control, to #metoo in one spicy episode.

Singham Trailer Hype: Rohit Shetty is back with a bang! We break down the Singham trailer and why fans can’t wait for the return of Ajay Devgn in this high-octane cop drama. 🚔💥 See what people have to say about Deepika Padukone as Lady Singham, and Kareena Kapoor joining her on the silver screen for a powerhouse presence. Bhool Bhulaiya 3 releases Diwali weekend as well, with surprise cameo from Madhuri Dixit in the newly released teaser. We weigh the Diwali box office match up. Alia Bhatt's Jigra Damage Control: After the nepotism controversy last week, the whole Jigra team is in damage control mode. A breakdown of Vasan Bala's situation, and how will Alia be able to win the box office battle? We spill all the details on the behind-the-scenes drama and PR strategy 🎬🤯 Andaz Apna Apna Sequel News: Andaz Apna Apna is an all-time Bollywood classic, and rumors of a sequel are stirring up excitement! Will we finally see Salman Khan and Aamir Khan back together? We discuss the possibilities and fan reactions. 🎉🎥

We end with the shocking interview from TV star Asha Negi, who details her experience with the casting couch and how the #metoo movement has impacted industry titans like Sajid Khan and Anu Malik. We’ve got all the insider info, breakdowns, and hot takes you need! So grab your chai and let’s get into it. ☕💬 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more Bollywood news, and follow on Instagram @hotchaipod to join the conversation.

This week, we recap the good, bad and ugly of the IIFA Awards. Who won, and who wins at life? Next, we deep-dive into the politics behind the nepo stars we see today including backlash to Ananya Panday's latest credits, Alia Bhatt's history of film lobbying and a review of Janhvi's thriller "Ulajh". Also, Govinda ends up in the hospital in between all this.

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