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What makes a truly great movie twist? In this episode, the hosts rank their favourite plot twists from Bollywood and Hindi cinema, including Jewel Thief , Don , Table No. 21 , Madhumati , Being Cyrus , Talaash , Gupt and Khakee . They debate classics versus modern thrillers, revisit unforgettable reveals, discuss why some movies demand an immediate rewatch and celebrate Hindi cinema’s long-standing obsession with pulling the rug out from under the audience. There’s also Rajeev Khandelwal nostalgia, some Om Shanti Om – Madhumati genealogy and a completely necessary argument…
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IVM Pop is where the IVM gang gets together to discuss, dissect and occasionally fight over everything pop culture—Bollywood, Hollywood, TV, streaming, reality shows, superheroes, music, books, trailers and yes, even Reels. Nothing is safe. Catch shows like Cine5 with Karan and Shreemi, Pehla Pehla with Gopal Datt, and plenty more coming your way. So hit subscribe, join the chaos, and let us add…
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