Topic: Bollywood

The hosts discuss the economic realities of Hollywood, suggesting that the lack of diverse casting is driven by international market preferences, particularly in China and Europe. They argue that if "black movies" were consistently profitable on a global scale, the industry would produce more of them regardless of racial bias.

The Gates Foundation is funding "Global Centers" in India and Nigeria to influence the world's largest entertainment producers outside of Hollywood. The initiative has successfully placed over 335 storylines across 91 different television shows in the past four years to promote specific social and health agendas.

A sudden influx of Indian culture in Canada is noted, including Hindu radio stations and Bollywood TV channels. The hosts speculate that "smart money" is leaving India following the election of Narendra Modi. They mention that Canada has historically sold citizenships for around $250,000, a program previously popular with Hong Kong residents.

A brief segment features a red carpet report from the Filmfare Awards in India, highlighting the prestige of the Bollywood ceremony. This leads to a discussion about the show's production process, including "post-mortem" meetings where the hosts select titles and artwork, and the rule that they rarely speak to each other outside of the recorded program.

A report from South Asian news highlights the premiere of the Bollywood film "Bol Bachchan" in Mumbai. The film, directed by Rohit Shetty and starring Ajay Devgn and Abhishek Bachchan, is promoted as a major romantic comedy. The hosts mock the celebrity-obsessed nature of the coverage, comparing it to Western entertainment news while attempting to engage their Indian audience.

In an attempt to attract a new listener demographic in India, the hosts review Bollywood news concerning actors Priyanka Chopra and Shahid Kapoor. The discussion centers on their film "Teri Meri Kahaani" and the actors' public profiles, including a humorous sidebar regarding their physical heights.

Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan reportedly had his "naked" body scan image printed and presented to him for an autograph by security staff at Heathrow Airport. This incident is used to debunk claims that the new airport scanners protect passenger privacy. The hosts label the technology as "security theater" and accuse high-level officials of being "perverts" who facilitate the collection of such images.

The influence of the Indian Mafia on Bollywood and the international gold trade is explored. The hosts suggest that organized crime in India has a formidable but underreported impact on global finance and the entertainment industry, potentially influencing the success of films like "Slumdog Millionaire."

The multiple Oscar wins for Slumdog Millionaire are characterized as a political move driven by Indian investment in the American film industry. Steven Spielberg reportedly secured $1.2 billion from Indian sources as traditional Hollywood funding from hedge funds dried up. The film's critical acclaim is questioned, suggesting the accolades were a strategic nod to the "Bollywood" money entering the system.