In this episode, Asim and Sujoy head to the cinema to break down Mardaani 3, talking Rani Mukerji’s screen presence, the evolution of the franchise, and why Bollywood struggles to make female-led star vehicles like this anymore.
They dig into the film’s procedural grit vs masala instincts, the villain problem, the pacing, and whether the third instalment sticks the landing — plus where Mardaani ranks compared to the earlier films.

This is a slightly looser, hangout-style episode while Amrita’s away — expect honest takes, film nerdery, and a few laughs along the way.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & why this is a boys-only episode
04:30 – Why Mardaani still feels different
12:15 – Rani Mukerji’s star power & hero entry
22:40 – Procedural crime vs masala thrills
32:10 – Villains, performances & what works
41:30 – The climax: payoff or missed opportunity?
52:45 – Ranking the Mardaani films
01:03:30 – Final thoughts & should there be a Mardani 4?

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Asim | Sujoy
(Amrita will be back 👀)

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