Ep 288- AI Film Fest, Fake Art and the Future of Bollywood

Amrita’s viral tweet about the so-called “AI Film Festival” sparks a fiery Khandaan debate on art, authenticity, and the future of cinema. From lazy prompts to lost funding, Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy unpack what this says about India’s creative ecosystem — and why real filmmaking still matters. 00:00 – Intro & Catch-Up Asim, Amrita, and Sujoy kick off with some friendly chaos, listener hellos, and updates on their YouTube adventures. 01:10 – Listener Comments & Homebound Follow-Up Reading your reactions to Homebound and the eternal art-vs-commerce battle in Indian cinema. 👉 Key theme: why independent films struggle even with more screens. 05:10 – The AI Film Festival Meltdown Amrita’s viral tweet meets Gen-Z film “democracy.” The trio break down the bizarre online saga of kids running an “AI Film Festival” — prompts, plagiarism, and pure delusion. 🔥 Highlight: Amrita’s tweet goes viral; Sujoy’s “AI art can get f***ed” rant. 13:20 – Are We Losing Cinema to Tech? Is AI creativity or theft? Asim plays the optimist while Sujoy loses it. A heated yet hilarious take on authenticity, labour, and the myth of “democratised art.” 14:50 – Listener Mailbag: Languages, Culture & Identity Patreon listener questions lead to a multilingual detour — Urdu regrets, Manipuri slang, and Amrita’s many accents. 🎙️ Warm, nostalgic, and surprisingly deep. 26:00 – The Three Khans & The Arrogance Debate From Salman’s disinterest to Aamir’s therapy era and Shah Rukh’s grace — Khandaan debates humility, ego, and survival in 2025 Bollywood. 36:00 – Too Much with Kajol & Twinkle (Govinda & Chunky!) The most deranged TV show on Prime? The team dissects Too Much and the wasted potential of having Govinda and Chunky Pandey together. 😂 Includes Kajol’s perfect timing and Twinkle’s chaos energy. 43:20 – Pakistan Idol & The Power of Real Talent Asim and Sujoy celebrate Pakistan Idol’s stunning comeback — Rahat, Fawad, and raw voices that make India’s reality TV look overproduced. 💡 Must-watch performances mentioned: Saeed Ahmed Hassan, Lashari Waves. 48:30 – Nilofer Teaser Reaction (Fawad x Mahira) Khandaan swoons over Nilofer’s teaser — a gorgeous reunion for Fawad Khan and Mahira Khan. Asim’s rooting for a UK release. 50:25 – Wrap-Up & Patreon Shoutouts Where to find the hosts, join the Patreon, and check out Khandaan merch. Hoodie weather, baby. #Bollywood #BollywoodPodcast #AIFilmFestival #IndianCinema #BollywoodDebate #PopCultureIndia #FilmDiscussion #ArtificialIntelligence #CreativeFuture #KhandaanPodcast #HindiCinema #BollywoodNews