Beyond Bollywood

Beyond Bollywood

Join BBC Asian Network’s Haroon Rashid for your fix of Bollywood movie chat, big star interviews and all things Desi entertainment.
R : Vidya Balan & Nargis

R : Vidya Balan & Nargis

Vidya Balan reveals why she is so excited about upcoming romantic thriller Hamari Adhuri Kahani. Nargis talks Hollywood spoof film Spy and explains why she felt the need to take three months off (but then couldn’t find the time!) Plus Salil Acharya gives the low down on who's fallen out with who in live from Mumbai and Anupama Chopra brings a very honest account of latest release 'Welcome to Karachi'.

30 maj 2015 - 34 min 14 sec

 
R :Aditi Singh Sharma, Madhavan AND Jimmy Shergill

R :Aditi Singh Sharma, Madhavan AND Jimmy Shergill

Former Rock Singer who has now turned to Bollywood Aditi Singh Sharma speaks LIVE to Raj Pablo. Salil Acharya brings the hottest Bollywood gossip live from Mumbai and Anupama Chopra reviews the lastest Bollywood Releases. Jimmy Shergill also gives Raj Pablo the lowdown on Tanu Weds Manu Returns. Madhavan talks about working on Tanu Weds Manu Returns and his love for American Dramas!

23 maj 2015 - 28 min 59 sec

 
R : Ranbir Kapoor & Tisca Chopra

R : Ranbir Kapoor & Tisca Chopra

The big Bollywood release this week is Bombay Velvet so we hear all about filming from its star Ranbir Kapoor, plus what its director Anurag Kashyap has to say to critics of the films promotion. Salil Acharya tells us why India stars are going crazy over a new keep fit idea and Tisca Chopra reveals her favourite things about the UK whilst filming in London...

16 maj 2015 - 20 min 52 sec

 
The Ultimate Item Girls, Deepika Padukone & Irfan Khan

The Ultimate Item Girls, Deepika Padukone & Irfan Khan

Raj Pablo look back at some of the most iconic Item Girls in Bollywood, plus Anupma Chopra reviews the latest Bollywood releases Pikku Kuch Kuch Locha Hai and the boys speak to Deepika Padukone and Irfan Khan, the stars of Pikku.

9 maj 2015 - 39 min 05 sec

 
R : South Indian Cinema & Bollywood

R : South Indian Cinema & Bollywood

Raj Pablo explore South Indian Cinemas relationship with Bollywood. Asian Networks very own Ashanti Omkar gives her expert opinion on how South Indian cinema has influenced Bollywood. Anupama Chopra reviews Bollywoods latest Tamil remake Gabbar is Back plus Salil Acharya reports on all the latest gossip LIVE from Mumbai.

2 maj 2015 - 21 min 09 sec

 
R : Sophie Choudry, Hardkour, Tiger Style

R : Sophie Choudry, Hardkour, Tiger Style

Brits in Bollywood! Raj Pablo celebrate the British stars that have taken Bollywood by storm! British Actress Sophie Choudry, British Rapper Hardkour and Scottish bhangra group Tiger Style all share their experiences live. Plus experienced Bollywood Extra Candice Lana gives her tips on how to achieve a role in a British Bollywood film and Salil Achayra brings the latest gossip from Mumbai.

25 apr. 2015 - 37 min 20 sec

 
R : Emrann Hashmi, Atul Malhotra, Rishi Rich

R : Emrann Hashmi, Atul Malhotra, Rishi Rich

Special Effects in Bollywood, how have they developed? Raj Pablo find out as Visual Producer of Shah Rukh Khans Production company, Red Chillies, Keitan Yadav discussed what future technologies can offer Bollywood. Emrann Hashmi talks about the incredible technology used in his latest film Mr X. Plus as Amar Akbar and Tony is the British comedy everyone is talking about so Director Atul Malhotra, Female lead Manrina Rekhi and Rishi Rich (who worked on the films soundtrack) are live in the studio!

25 apr. 2015 - 01 uur 06 min 05 sec

 
R : Rajeev Goswami, Irfan Siddiqui, Bobby Khan

R : Rajeev Goswami, Irfan Siddiqui, Bobby Khan

The boys explore Theatres influence on Bollywood. To celebrate Beyond Bollywood being the latest Show to hit the West End is its Director Rajeev Goswami and Lyrists Irfan Siddiqui are live in the studio. Director Bobby Khan discusses his latest project Ek Paheli Leela and Salil Acharya brings the latest news straight from Mumbai! Plus if you missed brothers Salim Sulaiman on the Asian Network Breakfast Show then you can hear that back too!

12 apr. 2015 - 44 min 58 sec

 
R : Farah Khan & Vidhu Vinod Chopra

R : Farah Khan & Vidhu Vinod Chopra

Bollywood Biopic special! Raj Pablo take a look at Bollywood films inspired by true life events. Choreographer, Director and Producer Farah Khan reveals all about her Bollywood friends whilst Producer and Director Vidhu Vinod Chopra talks about his latest production ‘Broken Horses’. Plus Salil Acharya brings the latest news live from Mumbai!

28 mars 2015 - 01 uur 58 min 02 sec

 
R : Bollywood Mothers Tribute, Andre Timmonds, Sangita Myska

R : Bollywood Mothers Tribute, Andre Timmonds, Sangita Myska

Raj and Pablo look back to discover what makes the ultimate Bollywood Mother both on and off screen. With contributions from Asian Networks Presenters they also take to the streets to hear who the listeners favoured and give their own expert views! Plus BBC Reporter Sangita Myska joins them LIVE in the studio, minutes after she returned from the Gandhi statue unveiling in Parliament Square with Amitabh Bachchan! IIFA Organiser Andre Timmonds gets a grilling about this year’s event and Salil Acharya has all the gossip from Mumbai.

14 mars 2015 - 25 min 27 sec