Welcome to Hot Chai! A weekly show on all things Bollywood. Covering the latest with films, gossip, fashion and beyond.
Subscribe to Hot Chai Pod for the latest from Jazz.

by Jazz Z

Welcome to Hot Chai! A weekly show on all things Bollywood. Covering the latest with films, gossip, fashion and beyond. Subscribe to Hot Chai Pod for the latest from Jazz.
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June 17, 2026
<p>The Alpha teaser is finally here — and the reaction from Bollywood fans has been far more divided than YRF probably expected.In this episode, we break down the Alpha teaser shot by shot, discuss why so many viewers are criticizing Alia Bhatt's performance, and examine whether the YRF Spy Universe may be facing its first real audience credibility problem.</p><p><br></p><p>We also go over the latest with Ranveer Singh' "ban" and Shahid Kapoor fighting back against Anupama Chopra. </p>

May 30, 2026
<p>We start with the shocking reports claiming Ranveer Singh was “banned” from Bollywood after exiting Don 3. We unpack the drama involving Farhan Akhtar, Excel Entertainment, FWICE, as fans react to the breaking news. Is this about nepotism, money or an industry power struggle after the blockbuster success of Dhurandhar?Then we move into a no-spoiler review of Chand Mera Dil, starring Ananya Panday and Lakshya, including the viral backlash to Ananya’s Bharatnatyam fusion dance performance and whether the film actually works as a modern Bollywood romance.Finally, we recap Aishwarya Rai’s Cannes 2026 appearances, the huge reaction to her fashion comeback, and the growing discourse around Alia Bhatt’s PR Strategy making comparisons between the superstar and new L'Oreal ambassador.</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotchaipod/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hot.chai.pod</p>

May 14, 2026
<p>In this episode of Hot Chai Pod, we break down the latest Bollywood news and gupshup!We start with the news of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh expecting their second child, and discuss how celebrity information and gossip spreads — from insiders and extended teams to anonymous online sources and viral “blinds.”We also cover:• Rumors of Ranveer Singh reuniting with Aditya Dhar on a new project Chandragupta Maurya after Dhurandhar 2• The “Dhurandhar effect” and how the film has reshaped Ranveer Singh’s public perception, and brand marketing value• Vicky Kaushal casting in Maddock Film's Mahavatar, and will Shraddha Kapoor play the heroine role? We then examine the role of PR and media narratives:• Alia Bhatt’s controversial public appearance following the DeepVeer pregnancy news - did she call the press herself or is she unwell? • New reports surrounding the YRF Spyverse, including the Alia Bhatt- Sharvari Alpha release in July - Are Alia Bhatt & Bobby Deol in a spat? Or is it Aditya Chopra who is fed up of the demands? Or is the film doomed to be trolled after Dhurandhar's box office blockbuster success? We also touch on Lilly Singh's latest podcast episode with Kajol - did she address the Ajay Devgan cheating rumors that broke the internet a few months ago after her show Two Much? Finally, we have a quick movie review of Manmarziyaan - a film with Vicky Kaushal, Taapsee Paanu and Abhishek Bachchan that is Anurag Kashyap's answer to Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam. Does he get it right or miss the mark? </p>
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