Welcome to a podcast about all things desi pop culture! Two young, Indian-American dosts pay obscene amounts of attention to Indian films, reality tv, its stars, celebrity gossip, and serve up the hottest, least nuanced takes analyzing, criticizing all parties involved. They also go down memory lane, relive the formative years, and tell the story of their friendship — how it came to be, and what they learned about themselves and the world as they developed this life-long bond. Follow us on Instagram and TikTok @yappyyaar!
Tune in for part 2 of our conversation about Ranveer Singh, where we dive deep to find common ground on what we think his top 5 performances throughout his career are! Did your favorites make the list?!
30 Dec 2025
YYS2E1 - Dhurandhar
After a brief break, we’re back in the studio to discuss the latest buzz: Dhurandhar. In this episode, we share our honest thoughts on the film, analyze its complex political undertones, and ask the big question: Does this role cement Ranveer Singh’s legacy as a powerhouse?
13 Sept 2023
YY7: Midseason Series #2 - Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani!!
Tune in for an insightful discussion of Karan Johar's latest, Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani! Covering our likes, dislikes and more :)
25 Aug 2023
YY6: Midseason Series #1 (Jee Karda, Lust Stories 2, The Night Manager Redux, Cat, and Dahaad)
Yappy Yaar returns with a special midseason series! Three episodes over the next month, and three times the fun 🫠
In the first of three episodes, we will cover the spring 2023 slate of Indian TV. But first, we had to catch up. Tune for huge life updates, audacious takes, and your classic mix of disruptive analysis and thought-provoking conversation.
12 Apr 2023
YY5 - Our Own Netflix Show?! Also: Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar! (Part 3)
We are BACK with the final part of YY5. Your dosts might soon be paid to do a Netflix show? 👀
We also watched Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar and we... can't be revealing everything on here can we? Tune in to find out about all of it <3
2 Apr 2023
YY5 - Netflix's The Romantics (Part 2)
Was The Romantics too one-sided? Tune in for our discussion on the pitfalls of Netflix's newest docuseries, from the two hosts & dosts as we explore why Indian content fails to paint a complete picture sometimes.
(00:06) Screen Time of Interviewed Actors
(05:24) 4 Episode Framework
(06:50) YRF Co-Produced The Romantics
(07:30) Vocab Alert: Hagiography
(08:24) Bollywood's Fall in the 80's
(09:49) South Indian Directors Flourishing
(12:59) Was the North Really Struggling in the 80s?
(14:48) Actors Who Debuted in the 80s
(17:03) Sridevi's Success
(18:06) Nepotism Conversation
(18:55) Barrier to Opportunity in the Industry
(19:50) YRF vs. Warner Bros
(22:20) How Do You Find Talent?
(25:35) Uday Chopra :/
(26:55) YRF Recent Failures
(28:47) Pandemic and Streaming Platforms
(30:21) Lilly Singh...
(31:47) Who is The Romantics For?
28 Mar 2023
YY5 - Netflix's The Romantics (Part 1)
What can we say about the legendary Yash Chopra and Yash Raj Films family that hasn't already been said? Turns out, there's a lot 😬 So much so that we had to split up our episode into 3 parts. Parts 2 and 3 come out very soon <3
(00:00) Viggy's India Trip and Life Update
(03:00) Himmy's Life Update and SZA Concert
(05:15) Solar Power in California
(06:48) Welcome Back to Yappy Yaar!
(07:57) What is The Romantics About?
(09:24) Episodic Summary/Breakdown
(11:06) Discussion Structure
(11:23) General Thoughts
(14:21) What We Liked/Loved
(16:28) Pam Chopra's Influence
(18:08) Hindi Cinema History Lesson
(19:11) Building of the Modern Romance/Yash Chopra's Place in Hindi Cinema
(22:40) Who is Aditya Chopra?
(23:41) DDLJ's Influence Today
(24:50) Aditya Chopra is a Genius?
(26:50) Film Family Parties + Hrithik vs Adi Dance Offs!
(29:19) Shah Rukh Khan and DDLJ Behind the Scenes
(31:01) Adi Chopra is a Genius Pt 2!
(32:39) Teasing YY5 Parts 2 and 3
4 Mar 2023
YY4 - Chaat Corner (News Roundup, Farzi, The Night Manager, and Throwback!)
SO. MUCH. CONTENT. We have you covered though. We also take it back to the 2000s by revisiting a modern classic in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, but is it good? Listen to find out, for this is our most entertaining episode yet 👀 💃🏽🕺🏽
11 Feb 2023
YY3 - Pathaan!
"voh? nahhh, humhe hi karna padega"
"desh ka sawaal hai, bachhon pe nahin chod sakte"
Bollywood ka BADSHAH returns, and Bollywood desperately needs saving. Will he do it?
7 Feb 2023
YY2 - King Karan 👑
"The "flag-bearer of nepotism" returns to his kingdom after a lengthy hiatus. His kingdom is under attack! But, King Karan is older, more powerful than ever. Does he reclaim his thro-"
"chutiya point kya hai? kuch bhi?"
"Ya, ya, ya just listen to the episode then."
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Apologies for the tinny audio! Next episode's audio is going to BANG so we'll make up for it.
2 Feb 2023
YY1 - Yappy Yaari
"Kuch logon ke saath rehne se hi sab theek ho jata hai."
Episode 1 and it's already so good? Who's to say what will happen if we record more 😳
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