Episode 1 features Karan Johar, anecdotes from Shah Rukh Khan and the making-of story of Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham, which remains Bollywood’s most star-studded film yet, with as many as three generations of A-listers in the lead. Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Kajol Devgan, Jaya Bachchan is a cast still unprecedented even 18 years later. Only 29 at the time, and having directed just one film before, Karan Johar had pulled off what others still only dream of. In this episode, he takes us behind the scenes and reminisces on how he made this big fat blockbuster hit.

This episode features Sujoy Ghosh, Vidya Balan and the making-of story of Kahaani. In 2012, a pregnant woman arrived in Kolkata to search for her missing husband, scouring the streets, retracing his steps, and getting in the way of some dangerous men along the way. The film became an instant, runaway success. It also cemented its leading lady’s reputation as one of Bollywood’s most bankable female artists. A smart, shrewd thriller with a Shyamalan-sized twist in the end, Kahaani remains one of the most popular Bollywood films of the last decade. In this episode, director Sujoy Ghosh and the film’s driving force, its leading lady Vidya Balan take us behind the scenes and celebrate the spirit of Bidya Bagchi.

This episode features Farhan Akhtar, anecdotes from Akshaye Khanna and the making-of story of Dil Chahta Hai. In the year 2001, a film about three best friends and their coming of age, found such resonance with the youth of India. It made an entire generation feel like they had finally been seen and understood. 26-year-old first-time director Farhan Akhtar, the son of veteran screenwriters Javed Akhtar and Honey Irani, had replaced the filmi with everyday cool. Nearly 20 years later Dil Chahta Hai remains the gold standard. The fashion may have aged, the haircuts feel a little dated, but the relationships and the emotions still ring true. In this episode, writer-director Farhan Akhtar joins talks about how Dil Chahta Hai will be remembered as a film that defined a generation.

This episode features Farah Khan Kunder, anecdotes from Shah Rukh Khan and the making-of story of Main Hoon Na. In the year 2004, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan appeared in a film about an undercover army-man who poses as a student to connect with his estranged brother on campus. This film was directed by choreographer Farah Khan Kunder, who had filmed some of Shah Rukh’s most iconic songs including "Chaiyya Chaiyya" and "Koi Mil Gaya". This film was Main Hoon Na. Produced by the actor himself, Main Hoon Na was an unfettered, unapologetic ‘masala’ movie. The massive success of Main Hoon Na also meant that Farah had broken the glass ceiling. In this episode, the film’s writer and director, Farah Khan takes us behind the scenes and give us an insight on what went into the making of Main Hoon Na.

This episode features Gauri Shinde, Janhvi Kapoor and the making-of story of English Vinglish. In the year 2012, a first-time director hit all the right notes when she delivered a charming, heartfelt film about a middle-aged woman who, while visiting America for a family wedding, enrolls in English classes to earn the respect of her husband and kids. English Vinglish featured a winning performance from Sridevi, the massively adored superstar who was returning to the screen after a hiatus of 15 years. English Vinglish was the perfect marriage of material and movie star. Sridevi imbued the character of Shashi Godbole with genuine feeling. Through her sharp script, writer-director Gauri Shinde made strong observations about women and their tendency to allow others the power to make them feel inferior. The result is a feel-good film that frequently leaves you teary eyed and with a lump in your throat. It is a film so intrinsically connected to its protagonist and by virtue of that it’s leading lady, that the first thing that comes to mind when you think English Vinglish is Sridevi.

This episode features Rohit Shetty, anecdotes from Ajay Devgn and the making-of story of Golmaal. Golmaal: Fun Unlimited starred Ajay Devgn, who was of course a seasoned star, and with him Arshad Warsi, Sharman Joshi and Tusshar Kapoor. The film’s unique brand of adolescent humour, rat-a-tat dialogue, references to past films, and its innocent, unthreatening vibe turned out to be an irresistible cocktail. In the years that have followed, Golmaal has become a money-spinning franchise that has spawned three sequels so far, added more stars along the way, and established its director Rohit Shetty as one of Bollywood’s sharpest minds. Director Rohit Shetty joins Rajeev in this episode to talk about what went into the making of Golmaal.

This episode features Shoojit Sircar, anecdotes from Deepika Padukone and the making-of story of Piku. In 2015, three years after he delivered a terrific comedy about a young man who overcomes his initial reluctance to become a professional sperm donor, Shoojit Sircar turned his attention to a similarly awkward subject: constipation. It’s true. Bowel movements played a big role in his charming father-daughter dramedy Piku. Amitabh Bachchan starred as a cantankerous hypochondriac obsessed with the colour, the texture, the consistency of his poop, and Deepika Padukone played his long-suffering daughter exasperated with all the toilet talk. The film also starred Irrfan Khan as the hapless fellow stuck with driving them from Delhi to Kolkata, with the old man’s convenient toilet-seat carved chair strapped to the carrier of his cab. When it released, Piku was unlike anything else in the cinemas. It benefited from extraordinary performances by the entire ensemble and ended up conquering both hearts and the box office. To date, it remains a breezy, slice-of-life offering that feels instantly relatable.

This episode features Vikramaditya Motwane, anecdotes from Rajat Barmecha and the making-of story of Udaan. In the year 2010, a first-time director made a small film about a teenage boy rebelling against his authoritarian father. The film had a relatively low-key cast, it didn’t cost very much to make, and the bulk of it was shot in the very unglamorous city of Jamshedpur. Still, Udaan got the best reviews of the year. It became the first Indian film in seven years to be in the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival. Nine years later, it remains as wonderfully evocative and deeply affecting. It’s a film that’s found its audience over the years; a legion of fans who swear by it. The film’s writer-director Vikramaditya Motwane joins Rajeev in this episode to talk about his film.