In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, we dissect our favourite film characters, with a little help from the women who created them. This podcast is brought to you by TS Studios, the production company that brings The Swaddle's creative point of view to original podcasts and films.
Latest episodes
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43 min
Anvitaa Dutt on Binodini from ‘Bulbbul’
Writer-director Anvitaa Dutt talks to Genesia about how Binodini is the tragic figure at the center of ‘Bulbbul,’ why she likes writing unconventional mothers, and how ‘Bulbbul’ ex…
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48 min
Kanika Dhillon on Rumi from ‘Manmarziyaan’
Writer Kanika Dhillon speaks about Rumi from ‘Manmarziyaan,’ why men’s pride lies in women’s vaginas, and how she empathizes with fuckboys. In season 1 of The Best Parts podcast, w…
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48 min
Gauri Shinde on Shashi from ‘English Vinglish’
Writer-director Gauri Shinde speaks about Shashi from ‘English Vinglish,’ the importance of feeling sexy, and how laddoos became a big part of the film. In season 1 of The Best Par…
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54 min
Anjali Menon on Divya from 'Bangalore Days'
Writer-director Anjali Menon speaks to Genesia about why Divya’s spirit is unbreakable in ‘Bangalore Days,' the Malayali immigrant experience in the Gulf, and the importance of wri…
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1 h 07
Juhi Chaturvedi on Piku from 'Piku'
Writer Juhi Chaturvedi speaks about the legacy of Piku, why Piku doesn’t feel the need to perform her gender, the complexity of caring for aging parents, and why Rana has Big Dick…
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37 min
Zoya Akhtar on Sona from ‘Luck by Chance’
Writer-director Zoya Akhtar speaks to Genesia about the character Sona, why sleeping your way to the top is a myth, and how ‘Luck By Chance’ is actually a film about self-esteem.In…
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The Best Parts: Season 1 Trailer
Journalist-writer Genesia Alves talks to Indian screenwriters and directors as they take us behind the scenes, defend controversial choices, and reveal how much of the reel is infl…