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 & Sons, played by Late Rishi Kapoor Ji. But what made his embrace death in this really crazy manner? Hear this podcast to know

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 &amp; Sons, played by Late Rishi Kapoor Ji. But what made his embrace death in this really crazy manner? Hear this podcast to know

DADU (KAPOOR & SONS)

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.

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.

PREM CHARACTERS OF SALMAN KHAN

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.

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.

ANIMALS AS CHARACTER PART 1

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.

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.

AAYESHA MEHRA (DIL DHADHAKNE DO)

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.

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.

Side Characters that deserve their own films Part 1

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.

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.

Memorable Characters of Vijay Raaz

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.

From Guru Dutt&rsquo;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&rsquo;s Steven Kapoor.

Steven Kapoor (Rangeela)

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.

The 'Man Friday' of Thakur Baldev Singh from Sholay &ndash; 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.

Ramlaal (Sholay)

Celebrating the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna by revisiting all the major and minor characters of the movie – right from Sevaram ji, to both the fathers, to even Robert and Bhalla.

Celebrating the re-release of Andaz Apna Apna by revisiting all the major and minor characters of the movie &ndash; right from Sevaram ji, to both the fathers, to even Robert and Bhalla.

ANDAAZ APNA APNA CHARACTERS

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.

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.

AMAR MANOHAR 

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.

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.

BHALLA 

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.

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.

POLICE INSPECTOR OF ANDAZ APNA APNA

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

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

CHARACTERS INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE PART 1

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.

When a woman dons the Khakhee uniform, she doesn&rsquo;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.

FEMALE POLICE CHARACTERS

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.

Was Khatana Bhai, the canteen Owner from the movie Rockstar, the catalyst in Janardan&rsquo;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.

Khatana Bhai (Rockstar)

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.

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.

Chaand Nawaab (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)

DDLJ and India with the economic liberalization of 1991 are almost similar, thanks to the 2 Fathers of DDLJ. Listen to this really interesting insight on how the 2 fathers represent our nation in 2 different eras.

DDLJ and India with the economic liberalization of 1991 are almost similar, thanks to the 2 Fathers of DDLJ. Listen to this really interesting insight on how the 2 fathers represent our nation in 2 different eras.

2 Fathers of DDLJ

The shredded version of Gabbar Singh - Babu Bhai from Hungama is one of those wannabe Villains who was never evil at the outset. So what made him "Aatank ka dusra naam - Babu bhai?"

The shredded version of Gabbar Singh - Babu Bhai from Hungama is one of those wannabe Villains who was never evil at the outset. So what made him "Aatank ka dusra naam - Babu bhai?"

Babu Bhai (Dhamaal)

Tamasha has been a topic of endless debate, with this particular Auto Driver holding a greater significance in the scheme of things. But what if I tell you - the Auto Driver never existed?

Tamasha has been a topic of endless debate, with this particular Auto Driver holding a greater significance in the scheme of things. But what if I tell you - the Auto Driver never existed?

Auto Driver (Tamasha)

Recently 'Justice for Jeetu Videocon' gained traction on social media, prompting a character dissection of this unique yet funny character Jeetu from the movie Hungama. Is there something more to Jeetu ?

Recently 'Justice for Jeetu Videocon' gained traction on social media, prompting a character dissection of this unique yet funny character Jeetu from the movie Hungama. Is there something more to Jeetu ?

Jeetu Videocon (Hungama)

Further to the Part 1 of the memorable Side Characters of Hindi Movies, this episode talks about few more side characters and finds out what makes them so interesting and memorable.

Further to the Part 1 of the memorable Side Characters of Hindi Movies, this episode talks about few more side characters and finds out what makes them so interesting and memorable.

Side Characters Part 2

Why was Anjali from K3G so loud? And was there any difference between Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Anjali from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham? Check out this episode by Character Dissector Atiq.

Why was Anjali from K3G so loud? And was there any difference between Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai and Anjali from Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham? Check out this episode by Character Dissector Atiq.

Anjali (K3G)

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

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

UPCOMING FILMS OF 2025 OCT, NOV, DEC

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

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 JUL, AUG, SEPT

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

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 APR, MAY, JUN

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

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 JAN, FEB, MAR

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.

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.

REWIND 2024 OCT, NOV, DEC

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.

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 JUL, AUG, SEP

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

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

REWIND 2024 APR MAY JUN

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.

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 JAN, FEB, MAR

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

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

The Tamasha Storyteller (Tamasha)

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

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

VENUGOPAL IYER (DHAMAAL)

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.

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.

Deepa - Dil Chahta Hai

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.

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.

Munna Vs Siddhu

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

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

Pappu - Jane Tu Ya Jane Naa

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

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

Indu - Masoom

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

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

Vidya Bagchi - Kahaani

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.

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.

Anurag Kashyap Characters

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

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

Farhan Qureshi - 3 Idiots

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

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

Rakshabandhan Special

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.

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 - Harpreetsing Bedi (SOTY)

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

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

Olympics Special - Hockey

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

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

Shooting

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

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 - Mohan Bhargav - Swades

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.

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 - Gurukant Desai - Guru

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

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 - Kabir Khan (CDI)

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

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

Olympics Special - Boxing

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

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

Manu Bhaker Special

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

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

Olympics Special (Wrestling)

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

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

Stupid Common Man - A Wednesday

`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. 

Character Dissector

`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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DADU (KAPOOR & SONS)

PREM CHARACTERS OF SALMAN KHAN

ANIMALS AS CHARACTER PART 1

AAYESHA MEHRA (DIL DHADHAKNE DO)

Side Characters that deserve their own films Part 1

Memorable Characters of Vijay Raaz

Steven Kapoor (Rangeela)

Ramlaal (Sholay)

ANDAAZ APNA APNA CHARACTERS

AMAR MANOHAR

BHALLA

POLICE INSPECTOR OF ANDAZ APNA APNA

CHARACTERS INSPIRED FROM REAL LIFE PART 1

FEMALE POLICE CHARACTERS

Khatana Bhai (Rockstar)

Chaand Nawaab (Bajrangi Bhaijaan)

2 Fathers of DDLJ

Babu Bhai (Dhamaal)

Auto Driver (Tamasha)

Jeetu Videocon (Hungama)

Side Characters Part 2

Anjali (K3G)

UPCOMING FILMS OF 2025 OCT, NOV, DEC

UPCOMING FILMS OF 2025 JUL, AUG, SEPT

UPCOMING FILMS OF 2025 APR, MAY, JUN

UPCOMING FILMS OF 2025 JAN, FEB, MAR

REWIND 2024 OCT, NOV, DEC

REWIND 2024 JUL, AUG, SEP

REWIND 2024 APR MAY JUN

REWIND 2024 JAN, FEB, MAR

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)

Stupid Common Man - A Wednesday

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