Press Pass & Popcorn

Your ultimate all-access pass to the glitz, glamour, and behind-the-scenes reality of the entertainment world. From breaking industry news and box office tracking to exclusive insider scoops and unfiltered reviews, Press Pass & Popcorn serves up the freshest Bollywood and global entertainment updates every week. Grab your popcorn and get the real story behind the headlines. Catch us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favorite podcast app.

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Episodes 15

Beyond Govind and Sunita Ahuja: Bollywood's 'Infidelity' Drama
2d ago · 19:58
In this episode of Press Pass & Popcorn, hosts Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu break down the high-profile public fallout between Govinda and Sunita Ahuja. The duo explores the roots of the marital strain, from Govinda hiding his marriage early in his career to Sunita’s candid statements regarding his absentee behaviour, financial struggles, and alleged infidelity. They also reflect on how the public and media treat celebrity divorces, comparing this controversy to past celebrity feuds like Hrithik Roshan vs. Kangana Ranaut and Princess Diana’s iconic public stand.
Bollywood Gossip is Officially Dead
9d ago · 18:18
Is Bollywood gossip officially dead? In this episode of Press Pass & Popcorn, Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu dive into the changing landscape of film journalism and star culture. Sparked by Sunny Deol's recent unfiltered podcast interview while promoting Batwara 1947, they revisit iconic 90s feuds including the infamous Darr rift with Shah Rukh Khan and contrast them with today's hyper-curated, PR-driven actor personas. From vintage Koffee with Karan candidness to media-trained movie junkets, the duo breaks down why stars have put their guards up and whether real, unfiltered stories can ever t
Yash's Toxic Trailer Launch Breakdown: Geetu Mohandas, Action Fatigue and Vanga-fication
16d ago · 17:22
Fresh off the 300-journalist Bengaluru launch, Ocean and the team unpack the chaos, noise, and sheer confusion surrounding the newly released trailer for Yash’s Toxic. Directed by Geetu Mohandas and starring Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, and Tara Sutaria, is this a groundbreaking action spectacle or just another victim of 'Vanga-fication' and hyper-masculine fatigue?
Bhumi Pednekkar Protests Backlash: Centrist or Damage Control?
23d ago · 15:48
This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu dive into the controversy surrounding Bhumi Pednekkar’s viral videos on the recent student protests. From her initial comments lecturing the youth on "manners and language" to her swift follow-up addressing online harassment, we dissect why Bollywood’s "centrist" stance often falls flat.
Has the National Film Awards Lost Its Merit?
1mo ago · 14:02
Are the National Film Awards losing their artistic credibility? This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, hosts Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu break down the highly controversial announcement of the 72nd National Film Awards (judging the 2024 film slate).
Bollywood's Silent Stars Student Rage
1mo ago · 20:37
As nationwide student protests erupt over the NEET paper leak controversy, host duo Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu question Bollywood’s loud silence. From stars voicing opinions online to Shabana Azmi joining the frontlines on the streets, here is the breakdown on who is standing up, who is staying quiet, and why.
The 'Odyssey' Mumbai Premiere Fiasco
1mo ago · 17:02
When Hollywood massive stars like Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, and Tom Holland lined up for Mumbai, it was supposed to be the event of the year. Instead, it became a textbook case of PR gatekeeping, pre-decided lotteries, and "arm-twisting" entertainment journalists. Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu pull back the curtain on the industry's broken PR culture and why the "Odyssey" premiere left a sour taste.
Aamir's 3rd Marriage The Silence on Wangchuk's Hunger Strike
1mo ago · 18:46
Aamir Khan’s third marriage to Gauri Spratt is sparking a storm of internet memes, "love jihad" allegations, and a controversial fatwa. But as the keyboard warriors rage, a bigger question looms: why is India's "star with a conscience" completely silent on Sonam Wangchuk’s indefinite hunger strike? Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu dissect the complex reality of celebrity moral responsibility in 2026.
Banning Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj
1mo ago · 19:37
Dropped on Friday, deleted by Sunday! This week, Oshin and Mohar go behind the scenes of Diljit Dosanjh’s controversial film Satluj (formerly Punjab 95). They dissect its shocking 48-hour disappearance from ZEE5, the history of its 127 censor cuts, and the massive systemic battle over chronicling Punjab’s darkest chapter.
Ajay Devgn's 'Chauhaan' and Bollywood's Reality Check
1mo ago · 11:58
Is Bollywood finally facing a reality check? This week on Press Pass and Popcorn, Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu dive straight into the raging controversy surrounding Ajay Devgn’s upcoming film Chauhaan. Following intense pushback from the Kshatriya Parishad and the Rajput community over the teaser's polarizing punchline ("pathano se keh dena Chauhaan aaya hai"), we unpack why pitting communities against each other for box office clout is no longer a guaranteed win.
The Rehabilitation of Samay Raina
2mo ago · 10:32
From brutal cancellation to a massive Netflix and YouTube simu-stream comeback. This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, Oshin Fernandes and Mohar Basu dissect Samay Raina’s return with India’s Got Latent Season 2, the glaring double standards in comedy rehabilitation, and whether corporate sanitization has completely stripped the show of its bite.
Pranit More Row: How Toxic Misogyny is Plaguing Comedy
2mo ago · 15:30
A viral crowd-work clip about a ₹370 biryani bill has triggered national outrage, an NCW summons, and an FIR. This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, Oshin Fernandes and Tanisha Banerjee unpack the Pranit More controversy, Himanshu Jangra losing his corporate job, and why Indian stand-up comedy is facing its biggest reckoning over normalized misogyny.
The Hyper-Sexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor
2mo ago · 14:06
After a massive public outcry over the objectification and hyper-sexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor’s character in Peddi, director Buchi Babu Sana issued an apology and promised edits. This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, we unpack the controversy, the viral resurgence of veteran opinions, and the persistent problem of the male gaze in mainstream blockbusters.
The Bollywood Remake Epidemic
2mo ago · 14:09
Why does every new Bollywood movie sound like a playlist from the 90s or 2000s? This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, we tackle one of the most polarizing trends in the Indian entertainment business: Song Remakes.
The Ranveer Singh Ban
2mo ago · 14:47
A creative dispute has exploded into a full-blown industry war! This week on Press Pass & Popcorn, Oshin Fernandez and Mohar Basu break down the biggest crisis hitting Bollywood: the FWICE’s massive "non-cooperation directive" against superstar Ranveer Singh following his abrupt exit from Don 3.

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Has the National Film Awards Lost Its Merit?

Bollywood's Silent Stars Student Rage

The 'Odyssey' Mumbai Premiere Fiasco

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Banning Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj

Ajay Devgn's 'Chauhaan' and Bollywood's Reality Check

The Rehabilitation of Samay Raina

Pranit More Row: How Toxic Misogyny is Plaguing Comedy

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Episodes 15

Beyond Govind and Sunita Ahuja: Bollywood's 'Infidelity' Drama

Bollywood Gossip is Officially Dead

Yash's Toxic Trailer Launch Breakdown: Geetu Mohandas, Action Fatigue and Vanga-fication

Bhumi Pednekkar Protests Backlash: Centrist or Damage Control?

Has the National Film Awards Lost Its Merit?

Bollywood's Silent Stars Student Rage

The 'Odyssey' Mumbai Premiere Fiasco

Aamir's 3rd Marriage The Silence on Wangchuk's Hunger Strike

Banning Diljit Dosanjh's Satluj

Ajay Devgn's 'Chauhaan' and Bollywood's Reality Check

The Rehabilitation of Samay Raina

Pranit More Row: How Toxic Misogyny is Plaguing Comedy

The Hyper-Sexualisation of Janhvi Kapoor

The Bollywood Remake Epidemic

The Ranveer Singh Ban