Today, we spill the tea on Bollywood's hottest controversies with many new movies to watch. Is the shake-up in Aashiqui 3 casting a result of insider business? Dive into the scandal involving Kartik Aaryan, Triptii Dimri, and which Bollywood actress may take the juicy role. Next, Bollywood’s newest star kid, Rasha Thadani has a sizzling debut in Ajay Devgan's Azaad - but controversy surrounding her item song leaves the audience divided. Finally, we have some hot takes for wedding season —from the neutral bride to sangeet performance pressure. Who’s setting the standard, and who’s falling flat? Tune in for all the drama, glam, and snarky takes on the Bollywood scene!

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Recapping the year's biggest scandals, new faces and more with the first Hot Chai Pod Awards - voted on by YOU. Check out the surprise winners, new nepotism debates and the movies that won hearts. Also: **Aishwarya Rai & Abhishek Bachchan** Separation news post- holidays **Kartik Aaryan & Kriti Sanon Outsmart Star Kids**: How they crushed star kids Alia Bhatt and Varun Dhawan with box office hits this year **Varun Dhawan’s ‘Baby John’ Box Office Flop**: Breaking down the quirkiest misfire of the year. 👶💥 **Wamiqa Gabbi’s PR Backlash**: How her social media missteps turned audiences against her with comparisons to Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone 📉💬 **Wamiqa Gabbi’s Viral Transformation**: From weight loss to rumored plastic surgery—what’s fact and what’s fiction? 💉🔥 **Mismatched Season 3 Review**: A no-spoiler look at whether the Netflix hit show lives up to the hype ❤️📺

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Get ready for an episode packed with Bollywood drama, juicy scandals, and spicy conspiracies! In this week's Hot Chai Pod, we dive into: 🔥 **Raj Kapoor 100-Year Film Festival:** A grand Kapoor family reunion, awkward Alia-Ranbir moments, and why PM Modi’s absence has everyone talking. ✨ **Old Bollywood Scandals:** Did Raj Kapoor’s love for Nargis go too far? Cigarettes, heartbreak, and untold stories from the golden era of Bollywood. 🌟 **Mahira Khan’s Revelations:** How a leaked photo with Ranbir Kapoor almost ended her career — and why some think his team was behind it. 🎥 **Hollywood Reporter Actor Roundtable:** Big snubs, strange inclusions, and industry politics. Where were Kartik Aaryan and Kriti Sanon? 🎬 **Box Office Flop?:** Behind-the-scenes chaos from Sara Ali Khan’s latest movie and why her career might be on the chopping block. 💬 Teacup Time: Listener questions about John Abraham, Sobhita Dhulipala and so much more! 👑 Don’t miss next week’s episode for the Hot Chai Pod Awards winners—vote now using the link below! 🎙️ Subscribe, comment, and share your thoughts on this week’s biggest Bollywood headlines. #RanbirKapoor #AliaBhatt #bollywoodgossips 🔗 **Vote Here for the Hot Chai Pod Awards** 👉 https://forms.gle/Cc1SHhL4p3BHXaaC6 __________ Follow/Connect: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hotchaipod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hot.chai.pod

This week, we’re diving into the buzz surrounding **Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek Bachchan’s public reunion**—is it a statement or a distraction from divorce rumors? Meanwhile, Deepika Padukone steals the spotlight at Diljit Dosanjh’s concert, shutting down trolling in the classiest way possible. Plus, we break down Alia Bhatt’s Jigra box office drama, now streaming on Netflix, and speculate if PR magic can turn things around. On the blockbuster front, Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal sequel announcement has fans counting down to 2027, while Parineeti Chopra’s decision to choose Chamkila over Animal raises eyebrows. We also spill on Shraddha Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor’s Hollywood crossover moment at the Red Sea Film Festival, leaving fans swooning. And if that’s not enough drama, Alia Bhatt shades Sara Ali Khan on Instagram, while Fawad Khan faces plastic surgery rumors - is there any truth to the whispers? Tune in as we unpack the biggest Bollywood scandals of December 2024, and deliver your weekly fix of Bollywood gossip, movie reviews, and hottest updates. Don’t miss the conversation!

Get ready for a power-packed episode of Hot Chai Pod! We’re diving into the latest Bollywood gossip, love triangle scandals, celebrity reactions, and a few listener pod questions. From updates on Aishwarya Rai and Abhishek, to a shocking retirement announcement from 12 Fail actor Vikrant Massey ; Ananya Panday receives trolling in the latest nepotism scandal, and Tara Sutaria reacts to her ex Aadar Jain’s engagement ; A Bollywood-meets-Hollywood music controversy with Baadshah singer Abhijeet Bhattarcharya and Dua Lipa - this episode has it all. Plus, we’re spilling the tea on the behind-the-scenes drama involving actors Dhanush and Nayanthara and a legal battle underway. Don’t miss out!

Dive into the latest Bollywood buzz in this jam-packed episode! We cover everything from Aishwarya Rai’s separation rumors and Ranbir Kapoor’s controversial comments, to Kriti Sanon’s reaction epic to trolls and Varun Dhawan’s LinkedIn scandal. Plus, a fun discussion on why Bollywood needs its own Hallmark-style Christmas movies!

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This episode unpacks some of Bollywood’s juiciest updates and debates! We start with a fiery introduction addressing a fan's social media complaint before diving into the shocking news of A.R. Rahman and Saira Bannu's unexpected divorce. Next, we dissect the delays and budget drama around Love & War, starring Vicky Kaushal, Ranbir Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt. Romance rumors take center stage as Kriti Sanon makes her relationship with Kabir Bahia Instagram-official, and whispers about Sara Ali Khan's new beau emerge. The team also reviews Kill, spotlighting the breakout performances of Lakshya and Raghav Juyal as Bollywood’s next big stars. Finally, we wrap up with Teacup Time, answering a listener's question about Sonam Kapoor’s career moves and potential return to the silver screen.

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With special guest co-host Naz returning to the Hot Chai Pod, we cover her real-time reactions to Silsila, reviews and behind-the-scenes casting drama and more. Then, we discuss the alleged Amitabh Bachchan and Rekha affair - was it rumor or a real scandal? From interviews with Bollywood celebrities to today's family drama, we got you covered on the tea. Join us for teacup time as we cover the latest industry news. Ananya Panday and Lakshya have a new Dharma film lined up, will it be a box office hit or is it another Karan Johar gamble? Finally, we end with an update on Sobhita Dulipala and Naga Chaitanya's wedding planning - is marriage in the cards for this hot couple?

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