Ep 271: Namak Halaal – Disco, Dialogue, and Dadu Trauma
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- This week on Khandaan: chaos, candour, and a touch of Shah Rukh.
Khandaan continues the 80s Dhamaka series with one of Amitabh Bachchan’s most iconic—and polarizing—comedies: Namak Halaal (1982).
Is this peak masala madness or a nostalgia trip gone wrong? In this episode, Asim passionately defends his childhood favorite while Amrita and Sujoy wrestle with the film’s dated humor, dizzying plot logic, and eyebrow-raising romance arcs.
We discuss:
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The comedy Amitabh debate — genius or grating?
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The legacy of Kader Khan’s unforgettable one-liners
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Bappi Lahiri’s absolute banger of a soundtrack (Pag Ghungroo, Raat Baaki, Jawaani Jaaneman)
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Smita Patil's rain-soaked dance number and the discomfort behind the scenes
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The villain lair logistics (seriously, where do you even buy a villain lair?)
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Dadu-related emotional trauma and masala film magic
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Disco suits, absurd aliases, and Shashi Kapoor’s unexpectedly spicy side
Next episode of the 80's Dhamaka will be Ram Lakhan (Dhina Dhin Da!)
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