Character Dissector

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`Character Dissector`, as the name suggests, is an in-depth observation on film characters. It aims to convey character analysis from various Bollywood films. Hosted by Atiq, listen to these exclusive observations only on Radio City podcast.  

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Pankaj Kapoor`S Top 5 Characters

Ep. | 317

Character Dissector", we explore and analyze the top 5 characters of Pankaj Kapoor.

Characters Of Mani Ratnam`S Hindi Films

Ep. | 316

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the characters of Mani Ratnam`s Hindi Films.

Rewind 2024 Jan, Feb, Mar

Ep. | 315

Character Dissector Atiq rewinds the year 2024, and talks about films that were a hit or miss in the month of January February and March, mainly Merry Xmas, Fighter, Lapataa Ladies and Madgaon Express among many other.

Rewind 2024 Jul, Aug, Sep

Ep. | 314

Character Dissector Atiq rewind the year 2024, and talks about films that were a hit or miss in the month of July August and September, mainly Kill, Stree 2, Khel Khel Mein and The Buckingham Murders.

Rewind 2024 Oct, Nov, Dec

Ep. | 313

Character Dissector Atiq rewind the year 2024, and talks about films that were a hit or miss in the month of October November and December, mainly Ctrl, Jigra, Bhool Bhulaiya 3, Singham Again, and Baby John.

Upcoming Films Of 2025 Jan, Feb, Mar

Ep. | 312

We bring you the upcoming films of 2025 that are expected to be released in the month of January, February and March.

Upcoming Films Of 2025 Apr, May, Jun

Ep. | 311

We bring you the upcoming films of 2025 that are expected to be released in the month of April, May and June.

Upcoming Films Of 2025 Jul, Aug, Sept

Ep. | 310

We bring you the upcoming films of 2025 that are expected to be released in the month of July August & Septemeber.

Upcoming Films Of 2025 Oct, Nov, Dec

Ep. | 309

We bring you the upcoming films of 2025 that are expected to be released in the month of October, November & December.

Chaand Nawaab (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)

Ep. | 308

A 2008 Pakistani Video of a News Reporter Chaand Nawaab became viral, and almost made the reporter lose his job. 8 Years later a film starring Nawazuddin Siddiquie recreate the same viral video, and bringing back the lost glory of Chaand Nawaab. Hear this really interesting story of a character.

Khatana Bhai (Rockstar)

Ep. | 307

Was Khatana Bhai, the canteen Owner from the movie Rockstar, the catalyst in Janardan's life to becoming Jordan the Rock star, or was he the one who was the catalyst in pushing his life into gloom? Hear the character dissection of Khatana Bhai from Rockstar.

Female Police Characters

Ep. | 306

When a woman dons the Khakhee uniform, she doesn't have to demand respect, but she commands it. Right from Andhaa Kanoon when Hema Malini played the first ever female cop character to the Lady Singham played by Deepika Padukon, the characters of female cops have been displayed at varied contrasts.

Characters Inspired From Real Life Part 1

Ep. | 305

They say films mirror the society, and they also say society mirrors the films. Amongst this unending debate, the part 1 of the characters inspired from Real life talks about characters that are a reflection of real life people and incidents

Police Inspector Of Andaz Apna Apna

Ep. | 304

We speak to actor Tiku Talsania, the unforgettable Police Inspector of the cult classic Andaaz Apna Apna where he takes us down the memory lane, as we celebrate the re-release of this epic laugh riot.

Bhalla

Ep. | 303

Its Andaz Apna Apna's Bhalla in the house! As we celebrate the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna, we speak to Bhalla played by Shehzad Khan about his character, and more importantly, how his father took this role.

Amar Manohar

Ep. | 302

Celebrating the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna, Atiq dissects the main lead of the movie Amar Manohar played by Aamir Khan. The episode revisits his equation with his father, his partner in crime Prem Bhopali, as well as all other characters of Andaz Apna Apna.

Ramlaal (Sholay)

Ep. | 301

The 'Man Friday' of Thakur Baldev Singh from Sholay – Ramlaal is just more than a supporting character. He is the bond that binds the world of Thakur in many ways. In this episode of Character Dissector, Atiq brings out startling reasons why this character has not got his due credit.

Steven Kapoor (Rangeela)

Ep. | 300

From Guru Dutt's Pyaasa to Harishchandra Chi Factory, there have been many representations of a Film Director from Hindi Cinema, but none as close as the hilarious as Rangeela's Steven Kapoor.

Memorable Characters Of Vijay Raaz

Ep. | 299

Right from Kauvva Biryaani from Run to Sir Laundry from Delhi Belly, Vijay Raaz has been an actor to recon with. In this episode, Character Dissector Atiq dissects some of his most memorable Characters over the years.

Side Characters That Deserve Their Own Films Part 1

Ep. | 298

Be it Guru Ji from Padosan to Dr Jahangir Khan from Dear Zindagi, there have been many side characters who we feel should have thier own independent film. In this episode, RJ Atiq tries to list down few of those in the Part 1 of this series.

Dadu (Kapoor And Sons)

Ep. | 297

Death has been dealt with unique ways in our Hindi films, and none as unique as by the character of Dadu from Shakun Batra's Kapoor and Sons, played by Late Rishi Kapoor Ji. But what made his embrace death in this really crazy manner? Hear this podcast to know

Aayesha Mehra (Dil Dhadhakne Do)

Ep. | 296

There have been characters that have questioned Patriarchy, none so effective as Priyanka Chopra Jonas Character from the Zoya Akhtar directed movie Dil Dhadhkne Do. This episode is for all the Aayesha Mehras out there.

Prem Characters Of Salman Khan

Ep. | 295

Amitabh Bacchan has Vijay, Shahrukh has Raj or Rahul, and in the same breath, Salman Khan has Prem. In this episode, Character Dissector Atiq tries to find the reasoning and a unifying theme behind the character name Prem.

Animals As Character Part 1

Ep. | 294

Animals have played some of the most crucial character roles in Hindi Films, right from the role of Dog in Teri Meherbaaniya, to the Elephant in Haathi Mere Saathi, to even Massakali from Delhi 6. Catch this first part of Animals as Characters.

Babu Bhai (Dhamaal)

Ep. | 293

Auto Driver (Tamasha)

Ep. | 292

Jeetu Videocon (Hungama)

Ep. | 291

Side Characters Part 2

Ep. | 290

Anjali (K3G)

Ep. | 289

REWIND 2024 APR MAY JUN

Ep. | 288

Character Dissector Atiq rewinds the year 2024, and talks about films that were a hit or miss in the month of April May and June, mainly Bade Miyan Chotey Miyan, Amar Singh Chamkila, Munjya, Chandu Champion and Maharaja

The Tamasha Storyteller (Tamasha)

Ep. | 287

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the Storyteller of Tamasha played by legendary Piyush Mishra.

VENUGOPAL IYER (DHAMAAL)

Ep. | 286

Character Dissector Atiq dissects this hilarious character from Dhamaal Venugopal Iyer, the Malayali Guy who has an unusual name!

Deepa - Dil Chahta Hai

Ep. | 285

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the Character of Deepa from Dil Chahta Hai, a character that was the smartest and was clear in her thoughts, amongst all the other characters.

Munna Vs Siddhu

Ep. | 284

Character Dissector Atiq brings in paralles between two iconic Tapori characters played by Aamir Khan - Munna (Rangeela) and Siddhu (Ghulam) as to how both of them are almost same.

Pappu - Jane Tu Ya Jane Naa

Ep. | 283

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Pappu and wonders why it was important for Pappu to Dance!

Indu - Masoom

Ep. | 282

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Indu from the Shekhar Kapoor Film Masoom, played by Shabana Azmi and brings a parallel with all the Sautli Maa Characters over the years in Hindi movies

Vidya Bagchi - Kahaani

Ep. | 281

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Vidya Bagchi from Kahaani, a character which has not got the due credit that it deserves.

Anurag Kashyap Characters

Ep. | 280

Character Dissector Atiq brings forth his favorite characters created by the modern legend of Hindi Films - Anurag Kashyap; right from Bhikhu Mahatre to Ramadhir Singh.

Farhan Qureshi - 3 Idiots

Ep. | 279

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Farhan Quereshi from 3 Idiots, and points out how this character was hinting more than we could imagine.

Rakshabandhan Special

Ep. | 278

Character Dissector Atiq lists the movies that one should watch with their siblings this Rakshabandhan.

Olympics Special - Harpreetsing Bedi (SOTY)

Ep. | 277

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Players at the Olympics from the character of Harpreet Singh Bedi from the movie Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year.

Olympics Special - Hockey

Ep. | 276

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Indian Hockey Team at the Olympics from various Hindi films based on Hockey.

Shooting

Ep. | 275

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Indian Shooting Team at the Olympics from various Hindi films based on the sport of Shooting.

Olympics Special - Mohan Bhargav - Swades

Ep. | 274

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Players at the Olympics from the epic Character of Swade's Mohan Bhargav played by Shahrukh Khan.

Olympics Special - Gurukant Desai - Guru

Ep. | 273

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Players at the Olympics from the character of Gurukant Desai from the movie Guru played by Abhishek Bacchan.

Olympics Special - Kabir Khan (CDI)

Ep. | 272

Character Dissector Atiq brings inspiration for the Players at the Olympics from the epic Character of Kabir Khan from the movie Chak De India.

Olympics Special - Boxing

Ep. | 271

Character Dissector Atiq details out movies that have boxing as its main theme.

Manu Bhaker Special

Ep. | 270

Character Dissector Atiq draws parallel with the 2 time Medal winner Manu Bhaker and some of the most inspiring film characters of all time.

Olympics Special (Wrestling)

Ep. | 269

Character Dissector Atiq brings out films that have depicted Wrestling Sports in its truest form as we celebrate the Paris Olympics 2024.

2 Fathers of DDLJ

Ep. | 268

Stupid Common Man - A Wednesday

Ep. | 267

Character Dissector Atiq dissect the Stupid Common Man from the movie A Wednesday, and draws its parallel with RK Laxman's Common Man!

4 Cut Aatmaram (Guns and Gulaabs)

Ep. | 266

Character Dissector Atiq dissects this epic character played by Gulshan Deviah from Guns and Roses and how this character is nothing but a Cat!

Yashwardhan Raichand - K3G

Ep. | 265

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the biggest Red Flag of early 2000s, the patriach Yashwardhan Raichand of Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham and how it might have inspired Pushpa!

Mogambo - Mr. India

Ep. | 264

Character Dissector Atiq Dissects probably the 2nd biggest villain of Hindi Cinema - Mogambo from Mr India, and wonders does the character of the Villain still remains the 2nd biggest villain of our times!

Manju Mai X Kanchan Komdi

Ep. | 263

Character Dissector Atiq draws parallel between the 2 epic characters of 2024 played by Chaya Kadam - Manju Mai and Kanchan Komdi, and wonders how both these characters are actually same.

Father Characters in HIndi Films

Ep. | 262

Character Dissector Atiq brings out some of the most memorable Father Characters in our Hindi films and how they have shaped the movie industry in general.

Tarneja - Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Ep. | 261

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the evil Tarneja from the cult classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, and shares an interesting take on a movie that has become a legend on its own.

Dr. Baldev Chaddha - Vicky Donor

Ep. | 260

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the hugely popular Dr Baldev Chaddha from Vicky Donor, and spells out how this one character revolutionised and liberated the stigma around Sperm Donation.

Karan Johar Movies

Ep. | 259

Character Dissector Atiq dissects various characters of the current most succesful director of India - Karan Johar, and brings in how most of his characters are similar.

Maqsood - Munna Bhai MBBS

Ep. | 258

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Munnabhai MBBS's Character Maqsood - the originator of the now famous Jaadu Ki Jhappi, and talks about how its the genesis of all the philosophies of the movie Munnabhai MBBS.

Mandoza Bhai - Madgaon Express

Ep. | 257

Character Dissector Atiq dissects the hilarious Mandoza Bhai from the movie Madgaon Express, and tells us why he thinks Mandoza Bhai is the Best Character of 2024 till now.

Mother's Day Special

Ep. | 256

Neena Walia in Luck By Chance

Ep. | 255

In this episode of Character Dissector, Atiq dissects the "Crocodile in a Chiffon Sarre" - Neena Walia from the film Luck By Chance

Ghoonghat in Lapataa Ladies

Ep. | 254

Character Dissector Atiq talks about how, apart from some brilliant characters in the movie Lapataa Ladies, the Ghoonghat itself becomes a very poingant character of the movie

Mrs. Roselina Eucharistica - Finding Fanny

Ep. | 253

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Finding Fanny's Character Mrs Roselina Eucharistica, played by Dimple Kapadia and draws parallel on how its similar to her debut character - Bobby.

Rana - Piku

Ep. | 252

Character Dissector Atiq dissects Rana from the movie Piku, played by the legendary late Irfan Khan, and reasons whether Piku and Rana eventually got married or not.

Saraswati - Beta

Ep. | 251

Character Dissector Atiq takes you back to the biggest hit of 1992 Beta by dissecting the role of Madhuri Dixit's character Saraswati, and what made that film such a hit.

Men Written by Women

Ep. | 250

Atiq spells out all those amazing Male characters which have essentially been written by Women, and how that makes a difference.

Bandya - Chup Chup Ke

Ep. | 249

Atiq dissects the hilarious charactr of Baandya from the cult classic Chup Chup Ke, played by Rajpal Yadav.

Weird Character Names of Hindi Films - Part 2

Ep. | 248

In this 2nd Part, Atiq dissects those charactrs with weird character names, and tries to find a logic behind them.

Avinash - Karwaan

Ep. | 247

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Avinash from the movie Karwaan.

Baashu - Kathaa

Ep. | 246

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Baashu from the movie Kathaa.

Patty - Fighter

Ep. | 245

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Patty from the movie Fighter.

Characters of Mani Ratnam's Hindi Films

Ep. | 244

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the characters of Mani Ratnam's Hindi Films.

Rifat Bi - Kuch Kuch Hota hai

Ep. | 243

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Rifat Bi from the movie Kuch Kuch Hota Hai.

Bhuvan - Lagaan

Ep. | 242

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Bhuvan from the movie Lagaani.

Aman Mathur - Kal Ho Na Ho

Ep. | 241

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Aman Mathur from the movie Kal Ho Na Ho.

Jan Geet - JWM

Ep. | 240

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze Jan Geet (JWM).

Iconic Directors - Part 1

Ep. | 239

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the Iconic Directors of Hindi films.

Nandini - Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam

Ep. | 238

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Nandini from Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.

Hardy Dhillon - Dunky

Ep. | 237

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the character of Hardy Dhillon from the movie Dunky.

Funny Villain Names

Ep. | 236

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the funny names of villain.

Iconic Directors - Part 2

Ep. | 235

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the Iconic Directors of Hindi films.

The Animal Debate

Ep. | 234

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore the Animal debate.

Jan Tara - Tamasha

Ep. | 233

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze Jan Tara from Tamasha.

Upcoming Films of 2024 Jul to Dec

Ep. | 232

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the upcoming films of 2024 from July to December.

Upcoming Films of 2024 Jan to Jun

Ep. | 231

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the upcoming films of 2024 Jan to Jun.

Famous Police Inspectors of Hindi Films

Ep. | 230

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the famous police inspectors of Hindi Films.

Don vs Don

Ep. | 229

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Don vs Don.

Aisha Banerjee - Wake Up Sid

Ep. | 228

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Aisha Banerjee from the movie Wake Up Sid.

Mr. Thapar - Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

Ep. | 227

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Mr. Thapar from the movie Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani.

Quickies Characters Who Raised Q To The Society

Ep. | 226

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the characters who raised the Q To The Society.

Pankaj Kapoor's Top 5 Characters

Ep. | 225

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the top 5 characters of Pankaj Kapoor.

Munna Bhai - Munna Bhai MBBS

Ep. | 224

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Munna Bhai from the movie Munna Bhai MBBS.

Raani Mehra - Queen

Ep. | 223

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Raani Mehra from the movie Queen.

Tara Jaiswal - DCH

Ep. | 222

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Tara Jaiswal from the movie DCH.

Rohit Patel - KHNH

Ep. | 221

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Rohit Patel from the movie KHNH.

Vijay Deenanath Chauhan - Agnipath

Ep. | 220

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Vijay Deenanath Chauhan from the movie Agnipath.

Tina Malhotra - Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Ep. | 219

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Tina Malhotra from the movie Kuch Kuch Hota hai.

Sweetu - Kal Ho Na Ho

Ep. | 218

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Sweetu from the movie Kal Ho Na Ho.

Subir - Abhimaan

Ep. | 217

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Subir from the movie Abhimaan.

Subhash Nagre - Sarkaar

Ep. | 216

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Subhash Nagre from the movie Sarkaar.

Narayan Shankar - Mohobbatein

Ep. | 215

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Narayan Shankar from the movie Mohobbatein.

Katappa - Bahubali

Ep. | 214

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Katappa from the movie Bahubali.

Jai - Sholay

Ep. | 213

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Jai from the movie Sholay.

Andaaz Apna Apna Characters

Ep. | 212

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the characters of Andaaz Apna Apna.

2 Bhaskar Banerjees of Indian Cinema

Ep. | 211

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the characters of 2 Bhaskar Banerjees of Indian Cinema.

Weird Character Names

Ep. | 210

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the weird character names.

Romy Rolly - Luck By Chance

Ep. | 209

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Romy Rolly from the movie Luck By Chance.

Rancho - 3 Idiots

Ep. | 208

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Rancho from the movie 3 Idiots.

Raju - Heera-Pheri

Ep. | 207

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Raju from the movie Heera-Pheri.

Pooh - K3G

Ep. | 206

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Pooh from the movie K3G.

Pappi Bhai - Golmaal

Ep. | 205

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Pappi Bhai from the movie Golmaal.

Mrs. Deshpande - The Lunchbox

Ep. | 204

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Mrs. Deshpande from the movie The Lunchbox.

KK Khosla - Khosla Ka Ghosla

Ep. | 203

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of KK Khosla from the movie Khosla Ka Ghosla.

Andhadhun Ending Theories - Andhadhun

Ep. | 202

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the ending theories of the movie Andhadhun.

Aditya Kashyap - Jab We Met

Ep. | 201

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Aditya Kashyap from the movie Jab We Met.

Pritam Vidrohi - Bareilly Ki Barfi

Ep. | 200

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Pritam Vidrohi from the movie Bareilly Ki Barfi.

Geet - Jab We Met

Ep. | 199

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Geet from the movie Jab We Met.

Charlie - Ghulam

Ep. | 198

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Charlie from the movie Ghulam.

Chandrayaan 3 Special - Chand pe Chadhaai

Ep. | 197

Character Dissector as the name suggests is an in-depth observation on film characters. It aims to convey character analysis from various Bollywood films. Hosted by Atiq listen to these exclusive observations only on Radio City podcast.

Alizey - Ae Dil Hai Mushkil

Ep. | 196

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Alizey from the movie Ae Dil hai Mushkil.

Veronica - Cocktail

Ep. | 195

Khosla Ka Ghosla

Ep. | 194

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the intriguing aspects of the movie Khosla Ka Ghosla.

Language of Hindi Films

Ep. | 193

Side Characters of Hindi Films Part 1

Ep. | 192

As its name implies, Character Dissector provides a comprehensive exploration of film characters, offering in-depth analysis from a wide range of Bollywood films. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of Hindi cinema, starting with Part 1, where we examine the intriguing side characters that add depth and richness to the narratives.

Tiku Talsania

Ep. | 191

Character Dissector lives up to its name by offering meticulous scrutiny of film characters. With a focus on character analysis from a plethora of Bollywood films, this episode shines the spotlight on the versatile actor Tiku Talsania.

Munna - Rangeela

Ep. | 190

The Legendary Shyam Ramsey

Ep. | 189

The 2 Bhaskar Banerjee of Hindi Cinema

Ep. | 188

Priya - Dil Chahta Hai

Ep. | 187

Pooja - Dil Chahta Hai

Ep. | 186

Mohan Bhargav - brahmastra

Ep. | 185

Miss Bregenza - Kuch Kuch Hota hai

Ep. | 184

Majnoo Bhai - Welcome

Ep. | 183

Ishaan Avasthi - Taare Zameen Par

Ep. | 182

Iconic Character of Madhuri Dixit

Ep. | 181

Controversial FIlms of Hindi Cinema

Ep. | 180

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the controversial films of Hindi cinema.

Controversial Films of Hindi Cinema

Ep. | 179

Basanti - Sholay

Ep. | 178

The Legend of Lalita Pawar

Ep. | 177

Priti Sikka - Kabir Singh

Ep. | 176

Kachraa - lagaan

Ep. | 175

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Kachra from the movie Lagaan.

Kachraa - Lagaan

Ep. | 174

Inspiring Characters For Twenty Twenty Cricketers

Ep. | 173

Double Roles in Hindi Films

Ep. | 172

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the double roles in Hindi films.

Double Roles in Hindi Films

Ep. | 171

Women's Day Special

Ep. | 170

Shakaal (Shaan)

Ep. | 169

Mr. Mehra (Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani)

Ep. | 168

Sid (Dil Chahta Hai)

Ep. | 167

Characters I would Like to Date

Ep. | 166

Tara (Tamasha)

Ep. | 165

Curious Case of Shah Rukh Khan

Ep. | 164

Top 5 Characters of 2022

Ep. | 163

Rewind 2022 Noteworth Male Characters

Ep. | 162

Rewind 2022 Noteworth Female Characters

Ep. | 161

Rewind 2022 Films Sept Oct Nov Dec

Ep. | 160

Rewind 2022 Films May June July Aug

Ep. | 159

Rewind 2022 Films Jan Feb March April

Ep. | 158

Rani Mehra (Queen)

Ep. | 157

Films of January 2023 - Part 2

Ep. | 156

Films of January 2023 - Part 1

Ep. | 155

Female Characters Transformation

Ep. | 154

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the female characters transformation.

Female Characters Transformation

Ep. | 153

Vikram Jai Singh (Luck by Chance)

Ep. | 152

Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham (Rewind)

Ep. | 151

Guru Gulab Khatri (Awaara Paagal Deewana)

Ep. | 150

Soorma Bhopali (Sholay)

Ep. | 149

Raani Mehra (Queen)

Ep. | 148

Pappu Pager (Deewana Mastana)

Ep. | 147

Gabbar (Sholay)

Ep. | 146

Children' S Day

Ep. | 145

Bhavesh Joshi (Bhavesh Joshi Superhero)

Ep. | 144

Bhavani Shakar

Ep. | 143

Andaaz Apna Apna Anniversary

Ep. | 142

Yeda Anna (Aawara Paagal Deewana)

Ep. | 141

Teachers Day Special

Ep. | 140

SuperHero Multiverse

Ep. | 139

Shamshu (Darlings)

Ep. | 138

Laal Singh Chaddha

Ep. | 137

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the character of Laal Singh Chaddha from the movie Laal Singh Chaddha.

Laal Singh Chaddha

Ep. | 136

Gangster Multiverse

Ep. | 135

Dr. Multiverse

Ep. | 134

Chhota Chatri (Aawara Paagal Deewana)

Ep. | 133

Bajodia Seth (Baazigar)

Ep. | 132

Agent Multiverse

Ep. | 131

Ramadheer Singh (Gangs Of Wasseypur)

Ep. | 130

Raj Aaryan (Mohobbattein)

Ep. | 129

Problem With Brahmastra

Ep. | 128

Characters Of Zoya Akhtar Films

Ep. | 127

Ved (Tamasha)

Ep. | 126

In this episode of Character Dissector Ateek am unconventional nationalist.

Vijay Deenanth Chauhan (Agnipath)

Ep. | 125

Character Dissector' as the name suggests is an in-depth observation on film characters. It aims to convey character analysis from various Bollywood films. Hosted by Atiq listen to these exclusive observations only on Radio City podcast.

Vasooli Bhai (Golmaal)

Ep. | 124

Tina Malhotra (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)

Ep. | 123

Siddarth Mehra (Wake Up Sid)

Ep. | 122

Shashi Godbole (English Vinglish)

Ep. | 121

Why is being fluent in English considered literacy? Ateek dissects the English Vinglish character Shashi who aims to break stereotypical norms of the society.

Samir (Dil Chahta Hai)

Ep. | 120

Do you think Samir from Dil Chahta Hai balances Akash and Sid?Listen to this gripping podcast by Ateek.

Salman Habib (Znmd)

Ep. | 119

Saadhu Aghashe (Ab Tak Chappan)

Ep. | 118

Unexplored realms of the balanced encounter specialist Saddhu Aghashe. Listen to this interesting audio diary by Ateek.

Ratanlal Sharma (Jo Jeeta Wahi Sikander)

Ep. | 117

Is Ratanlal Sharma the ideal 'Sharma ji Ka Beta'? Listen to this absorbing podcast by Ateek

Pritam Vidrohi (Bareilly Ki Barfi)

Ep. | 116

Rajkummar rao nailed his repressed character with dual personality. Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Pooh (Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham)

Ep. | 115

Was Pooh from K3G a narcissist? Listen to this P.H.A.T podcast by Ateek.

Parimal Tripathi (Chupke Chupke)

Ep. | 114

Muraad (Gully Boy)

Ep. | 113

The desire and drive to make it big in life, is what fuels Murad's passion as an artiste in Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'. Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Mohan Bhargav (Swades)

Ep. | 112

In this episode of Character Dissector Ateek am unconventional nationalist.

Meghna (Dil Se)

Ep. | 111

Mausi JI (Sholay)

Ep. | 110

Ateek dissects the character of 'Unofficial Mausi Ji' of Bollywood.

Lallan Miya (Chashme Baddurr)

Ep. | 109

Komal Chautala (Chak De India)

Ep. | 108

Komal's character from Chak De India bashes patriarchy? Listen to this gripping podcast by Ateek.

Khadak Singh (Hera Pheri)

Ep. | 107

How did a popular tongue twister in Hindi inspire Om Puri's character in 'Hera Pheri'? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Kaveri Amma (Swades)

Ep. | 106

Kaveri Amma (Swades)

Ep. | 105

Whether it's a river or a nanny, Kaveri as an identity will remain a subject of dispute. Ateek dissects the popular character of Kaveri Amma from Ashutosh Gowariker's 'Swades'.

Jaykant Shikre (Singham)

Ep. | 104

Was ego bigger than compromise and solution for Jaykant Shikre? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek

Jaykant Shikre (Singham)

Ep. | 103

J Asthana (Munnabhai Mbbs)

Ep. | 102

Jailor (Sholay)

Ep. | 101

Did you know that the Jailor in 'Sholay' played by Asrani had no name? Listen to this interesting trivia about the timeless classic by Ateek.

Ishaan Avasthi (Taare Zameen Par)

Ep. | 100

Gauri (Lagaan)

Ep. | 99

Dhingra (Rockstar)

Ep. | 98

Dabangg

Ep. | 97

Listen to this interesting podcast by Ateek decodes the dark and gritty character of Chulbul Pandey.

Chulbul Pandey (Dabangg)

Ep. | 96

Chatur Mahalingam (3 Idiots)

Ep. | 95

Was success the destination for Silencer? Listen to this absorbing podcast by Ateek

Bhuvan (Lagaan)

Ep. | 94

Arjun (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara)

Ep. | 93

In this episode of Character Dissector Ateek analysis Arjun, a workaholic stockbroker from ZNMD.

Andhadhun Ending Theories (Andhadhun)

Ep. | 92

Andhadhun Ending Theories (Andhadhun)

Ep. | 91

Aaj Kapoor (Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega)

Ep. | 90

Listen to this interesting podcast by Ateek decoding cockiness of Aaj Kapoor from Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega.

Viru (Sholay)

Ep. | 89

Is Viru from Sholay the anti-hero of the film? Listen to this interesting observation by Ateek.

Suhas Tandon (3 Idiots)

Ep. | 88

Stanley (Stanley Ka Dabba)

Ep. | 87

Shivaji Rao (Naayak The Real Hero)

Ep. | 86

Shivaji Rao (Naayak The Real Hero)

RRR Characters

Ep. | 85

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the characters of the movie RRR.

RRR Characters

Ep. | 84

RRR Characters

Rosie (Guide)

Ep. | 83

Rohini (Zindagi Na Milegi Doobara)

Ep. | 82

Rohini (Zindagi Na Milegi Doobara)

Raju (Hera Pheri)

Ep. | 81

Raju (Hera Pheri)

Raj Aaryan (Mohabbatein)

Ep. | 80

Raj Aaryan (Mohabbatein)

Quickies Villains Who Made Us Laugh

Ep. | 79

Ateek analyzes comical villains of all time in this exclusive segment.

Quickies SuperHeroes

Ep. | 78

In this episode of Character Dissector, Ateek talks about some of all-time beloved superheroes of Bollywood.

Quickies Real Life Characters On Screen

Ep. | 77

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the real life characters on screen.

Quickies Real Life Characters on Screen

Ep. | 76

In this exclusive episode of Character Dissector, Ateek examines real-life inspirational film characters.

Quickies Powerful Female Characters

Ep. | 75

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the powerful female characters.

Quickies Powerful Female Characters

Ep. | 74

Character Dissector Ateek, talks about B-town's most influencial female characters of modern times.

Quickies Female Characters I would like to Date

Ep. | 73

Ateek opens up about Bollywood most dateable female characters of all time.

Quickies Characters Who should have thier own Film

Ep. | 72

In this episode of Character Dissector, Ateek discusses virtue of film characters and they impact they create on the audience.

Quickies Characters Who raised Q to Society

Ep. | 71

In this exclusive episode of Character Dissector, Ateek characters who aim to change the society's stereotypical narrative.

Quickies Actors Known By Their Character Names

Ep. | 70

In this episode of Character Dissector, we explore and analyze the actors known by their character names.

Quickies Actors Known by their Character Names

Ep. | 69

In this exclusive segment of Character Dissector Ateek, talks about actors who are better-known by their iconic character names.

Oscars 22 Female Humiliation

Ep. | 68

Oscars 22 Female Humiliation

Natasha Gill (Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara)

Ep. | 67

Mrs. Rastogi (3 Idiots)

Ep. | 66

Miss Chamko (Chashme Baddur)

Ep. | 65

Mc Sher (Gully Boy)

Ep. | 64

Langda Tyagi (Omkara)

Ep. | 63

Does Langda Tyagi battles against Omkara because of his hunger for power? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Katappa (Bahubali)

Ep. | 62

Kancha Cheena (Agnipath)

Ep. | 61

Kaancha Cheena from the film Agneepath is one of the most path-breaking villians of all time.

Iconic Scenes Part 2

Ep. | 60

Iconic Films Part 2

Ep. | 59

Iconic Films Part 1

Ep. | 58

Iconic Directors Part 2

Ep. | 57

Iconic Directors Part 1

Ep. | 56

Duggal Saab (Mujhse Shaadi Karogi)

Ep. | 55

Sunny Gill (Dil Dhadakne Do)

Ep. | 54

Rancho (3 Idiots)

Ep. | 53

Kattapa (BahuBali)

Ep. | 52

Iconic Scenes Part 1

Ep. | 51

Dr. Jahangir Khan (Dear Zindagi)

Ep. | 50

Bunny (Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani)

Ep. | 49

Boris (Go Goa Gone)

Ep. | 48

Bitto Sharma (Band Baja Baraat)

Ep. | 47

Anshuman (Jab we Met)

Ep. | 46

Alisha (Gehraiyaan)

Ep. | 45

Viru Sahastrabuddhey (3 Idiots)

Ep. | 44

Viru Sahastrabuddhey (3 Idiots)

Vikram Jaysingh (Luck by Chance)

Ep. | 43

Why is nepotism always a hot trending topic in B-town? Listen to gripping podcast Ateek.

Veera (Highway)

Ep. | 42

How does the Stockholm Syndrome become a road to liberation for Alia Bhatt's character Veera in Imtiaz Ali's 'Highway'? Listen to this interesting observation by Ateek.

Thakur (Sholay)

Ep. | 41

Thakur (Sholay)

Subodh (Dil Chahta Hai)

Ep. | 40

Ever thought that Subodh from Farhan Akhtar's Dil Chahta Hai and famous scientist Albert Einstein could have something in common? Listen to this interesting analogy by Ateek.

Subir (Abhimaan)

Ep. | 39

Subir (Abhimaan)

Ep. | 38

How the timeless movie featuring Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan was inspired from the married life of legendary singer Kishore Kumar? Listen to this interesting observation by Ateek.

Subhash Nagre (Sarkaar)

Ep. | 37

Simran (DDLJ)

Ep. | 36

Simran (DDLJ)

Sardar Khan (Gangs of Wasseypur - Part 1)

Ep. | 35

In this exclusive episode of Character Dissector, unveils lesser known trivia about Gangs Of Wasseypur.

Safeena (Gully Boy)

Ep. | 34

Where does the anger in Safeena from 'Gully Boy' stem from? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Ramprasad Sharma (Golmaal)

Ep. | 33

Which mythical tale inspired actor Amol Palekar's epic role of Ramprasad Sharma in Hrishikesh Mukherjee's 'Golmaal'? Listen to this interesting observation by Ateek.

Ramadheer Singh (Gow)

Ep. | 32

Ramadheer Singh (Gow)

Rahul vs Raj

Ep. | 31

How would you rather pick? Rahul from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai or Raj from DDLJ. Listen to this amusing podcast.

Radha (Sholay)

Ep. | 30

After being declared flop, why did the director reshoot Sholay? Listen to this podcast about the time classic.

Pushpa

Ep. | 29

Pushpa

Ep. | 28

Pushpa

Narayan Shankar (Mohabbatein)

Ep. | 27

Naina Talwar (Ye Jawani Hai Deewani)

Ep. | 26

Naina Talwar (Ye Jawani Hai Deewani)

MunnaBhai (MunnaBhai MBBS)

Ep. | 25

Can humour treat ill patients? Listen to interesting trivia about Munnabhai by Ateek.

Moin (Gully Boy)

Ep. | 24

Moin, played by Vijay Verma in Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy' was an unpredictable character. Listen to Ateek dissect his traits, in this exclusive segment.

Miss Braganza (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Ep. | 23

Mili (Rangeela)

Ep. | 22

From child actor to superstar, is Mili from Rangeela limited to bold outfits?Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Manilaal (Aawara Paagal Deewana)

Ep. | 21

What makes Paresh Rawal's role of Manilal Patel from Vikram Bhatt's 'Awaara Paagal Deewaana' extremely popular? Listen to this interesting observation by Ateek.

Laila (Zindagi na Milegi Dobara)

Ep. | 20

How did Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara turn the legend of Laila from the destroyer to the redeemer? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Karan (Lakshya)

Ep. | 19

How is Karan from Farhan Akhtar's 'Lakshya' inspired from Farhan's personal life? Listen to Ateek make this interesting observation.

Kabir Khan (Chak De India)

Ep. | 18

Character Dissector Ateek reveals how SRK's Kabir Khan from 'Chak De India' in 2007 proved to be an inspiration for the Indian Women's Hockey Team at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Kaantaben (Kal Ho Na Ho)

Ep. | 17

Ateek unearths how the homophobic Kaantaben from 'Kal Ho Naa Ho' paved way for the problematic portrayal of homosexuality in Hindi cinema.

Jai (Sholay)

Ep. | 16

Harpreet Singh (Rocket Singh:Salesman of the Year)

Ep. | 15

Is there a connection between Flipkart founders Sachin Bansal, Binny Bansal and Ranbir Kapoor's character of Rocket Singh? Ateek traces the similarity in this interesting segment

Female Leads In Imtiaz Ali Films

Ep. | 14

In this exclusive episode of Character Dissector, Ateek discusses lesser known facts about female leads from Imitiaz Ali films.

DJ (Rang De Basanti)

Ep. | 13

Dil chahta hai vs Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Ep. | 12

In this exclusive episode of Character Dissector, Ateek discusses the similarities between Akash from Dil Chahta Hai and Arjun from ZNMD.

Deshpandey (The LunchBox)

Ep. | 11

How does Mrs. Deshpandey, played by Bharati Achrekar in 'The Lunchbox' ends up becoming a huge influence in saving Ila's loveless marriage? Ateek reveals further details in this episode.

Col. Julius Nagendranath Wilfred Singh (Chhoti Si Baat)

Ep. | 10

Col. Julius Nagendranath Wilfred Singh (Chhoti Si Baat)

Circuit (MunnaBhai MBBS)

Ep. | 9

Charlie (Ghulam)

Ep. | 8

Charlie (Ghulam)

Bob Biswas (Kahaani)

Ep. | 7

What makes Bob Biswas from Sujoy Ghosh's 'Kahaani', an unusual hired assassin? Ateek dissects the thought process, in this exclusive segment.

Bhiku Mhatre (Satya)

Ep. | 6

Did you know Mumbai's top assassin Bhikhu Mahatre,was afraid of his wife? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Bhavani Shankar (Gol Maal)

Ep. | 5

Bhavani Shankar (Gol Maal)

Ballu Balram (Khalyanak)

Ep. | 4

Did you know that Sanjay Dutt starrer Khalnayak had three to four climax? Tune in the podcast to know more.

Bagwati (Zindagi na Milegi Dobara)

Ep. | 3

How an iconic bag worn by actress Grace Kelly inspired Bagwati, an integral character in Zoya Akhtar's Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara? Listen to this interesting trivia by Ateek.

Aslambhai (Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega)

Ep. | 2

What does Aslam Bhai from 'Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega' have in common with Raavan? Listen to this interesting comparison by Ateek.

Anjali (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)

Ep. | 1

Anjali (Kuch Kuch Hota Hai)

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Pankaj Kapoor`S Top 5 Characters

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Rewind 2024 Jan, Feb, Mar

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Upcoming Films Of 2025 Jan, Feb, Mar

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Upcoming Films Of 2025 Oct, Nov, Dec

Chaand Nawaab (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)

Khatana Bhai (Rockstar)

Female Police Characters

Characters Inspired From Real Life Part 1

Police Inspector Of Andaz Apna Apna

Bhalla

Amar Manohar

Ramlaal (Sholay)

Steven Kapoor (Rangeela)

Memorable Characters Of Vijay Raaz

Side Characters That Deserve Their Own Films Part 1

Dadu (Kapoor And Sons)

Aayesha Mehra (Dil Dhadhakne Do)

Prem Characters Of Salman Khan

Animals As Character Part 1

Babu Bhai (Dhamaal)

Auto Driver (Tamasha)

Jeetu Videocon (Hungama)

Side Characters Part 2

Anjali (K3G)

REWIND 2024 APR MAY JUN

The Tamasha Storyteller (Tamasha)

VENUGOPAL IYER (DHAMAAL)

Deepa - Dil Chahta Hai

Munna Vs Siddhu

Pappu - Jane Tu Ya Jane Naa

Indu - Masoom

Vidya Bagchi - Kahaani

Anurag Kashyap Characters

Farhan Qureshi - 3 Idiots

Rakshabandhan Special

Olympics Special - Harpreetsing Bedi (SOTY)

Olympics Special - Hockey

Shooting

Olympics Special - Mohan Bhargav - Swades

Olympics Special - Gurukant Desai - Guru

Olympics Special - Kabir Khan (CDI)

Olympics Special - Boxing

Manu Bhaker Special

Olympics Special (Wrestling)

2 Fathers of DDLJ

Stupid Common Man - A Wednesday

4 Cut Aatmaram (Guns and Gulaabs)

Yashwardhan Raichand - K3G

Mogambo - Mr. India

Manju Mai X Kanchan Komdi

Father Characters in HIndi Films

Tarneja - Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro

Dr. Baldev Chaddha - Vicky Donor

Karan Johar Movies

Maqsood - Munna Bhai MBBS

Mandoza Bhai - Madgaon Express

Mother's Day Special

Neena Walia in Luck By Chance

Ghoonghat in Lapataa Ladies

Mrs. Roselina Eucharistica - Finding Fanny

Rana - Piku

Saraswati - Beta

Men Written by Women

Bandya - Chup Chup Ke

Weird Character Names of Hindi Films - Part 2

Avinash - Karwaan

Baashu - Kathaa

Patty - Fighter

Characters of Mani Ratnam's Hindi Films

Rifat Bi - Kuch Kuch Hota hai

Bhuvan - Lagaan