Friends and writers, Amruta and Satya, are constantly catching up with each other about their curated world. Their conversations about culture and context are now a semi-monthly podcast, Nicely Done, a show that took way too long to name. They hope the podcast brings insight into our chaotic lives and no, there wasn’t a less pretentious way to say that. Subscribe now to get your culture fix.
Episode 22: 2021 is over. Where did the year go? Here's a recap.
In our final episode of 2021, we look back at the year that was. Even as we tried to move on from a pandemic-struck 2020, 2021 gave us some memorable moments in pop culture, politics, science, and sports.
From a free pop star to space-chasing billionaries, and from a a life-saving drug to a life-changing takeover, this is the year 2021.
Join Satya and Amruta as they review and reflect on the year that was. See you in 2022!
Related links:
Everything about Taliban's takeover: https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/taliban-afghanistan (https://www.nytimes.com/news-event/taliban-afghanistan)
Britney Spears and her freedom explained: https://www.vox.com/culture/22565683/britney-spears-conservatorship-testimony (https://www.vox.com/culture/22565683/britney-spears-conservatorship-testimony)
Why is Taylor Swift re-recording her songs? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cta4qN649Y&ab_channel=BrutAmerica (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Cta4qN649Y&ab_channel=BrutAmerica)
People are sharing their favorite Shah Rukh Khan stories & it shows why he's the Badshah of Bollywood: https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/people-sharing-favourite-shah-rukh-khan-stories-twitter/ (https://www.scoopwhoop.com/entertainment/people-sharing-favourite-shah-rukh-khan-stories-twitter/)
What we learned from Meghan and Harry's Interview: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/world/europe/recap-of-harry-meghan-oprah-interview.html (https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/08/world/europe/recap-of-harry-meghan-oprah-interview.html)
India’s farmers call off year-long protest after gov’t assurances: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/9/india-farmers-protest-called-off-msp-assurances (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/12/9/india-farmers-protest-called-off-msp-assurances)
1 Dec 2021
Episode 21: Nicely done weddings: I do, (in my own way)
In this episode, we ask two women to open up about their wedding days. First, Priyanka Sivaramakrishnan talks about her epic sustainable wedding to Nihal Velpanur, and the lead up to it. Quite the storyteller, Priyanka paints a vivid picture of a celebration that had them all dancing in the rain. Next, Richa Karve talks about her plans for her big day with Himanshu Damle and the challenge of putting together a wedding in India, while living in Colorado. She talks about how learnt to take a step back from her own wedding.
Bonus: This episode has very little Satya-Amruta conversation, because what do we know about planning weddings.
Also watch how Priyanka's zero waste wedding was planned here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1yB0fNCm_4).
17 Nov 2021
Episode 20: Movie review “Meenakshi Sundareshwar," and why Bollywood can't be bothered to say her name right
In this episode, we review the 2021 Netflix movie, "Meenakshi Sundareshwar," by Dharma productions. The movie about a young married couple set in the town of Madurai, Tamil Nadu could've been an insight into a newer generation owning the rich culture of the region while navigating modern relationships. Instead, it played out as a cheap ploy to attract Indian audiences captivated by movies from South India by wooing them with stock-image level narrative of food, clothes, and of course, Rajnikanth.
We take the conversation forward by discussing some tropes that have plagued our cultures Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh, and other parts of South India. And also, sometimes it's a 'veshti' not a 'lungi'. Also, once in the episode we say 'misappropriation', it should be 'cultural appropriation'.
Bonus: Learn about our pet peeves while watching bad movies.
Related Links:
Indian Express on Meenakshi Sundareshwar: (https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/meenakshi-sundareshwar-inauthentic-stereotypical-take-on-tamil-culture-sanya-malhotra-abhimanyu-dassani-7616835/) Meenakshi Sundareshwar is an inauthentic, stereotypical take on Tamil culture. So, what’s new?
DNA: (https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-is-bollywood-finally-taking-the-marathi-manoos-seriously-1763126)Is Bollywood finally taking the 'Marathi manoos' seriously?
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