The Express Train Of Camp: Madam X and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi with Sal Salam
We’re thrilled to welcome Sal Salam to discuss the incomparable Rekha in two iconic crime boss performances.
Show Notes:
Welcome Sal Salam
Sal on the Split Screen Podcast
The importance of strong women in Bollywood
How to get out of talking to reporters
Rekha’s parents: Pushpavalli and Gemini Ganesan
Forced into the movies
Art imitating life in Silsila
Camp and "Notes on ‘Camp’"
(INTERVAL ( "In The Night No Control" from Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi)
Streaming woes
The outfits and hair
Why tame the shrew?
Romantic duet: “Kaise Dil Jeete Aapka”
Khiladi series
Religious ceremony song: “Maa Sherawaliye Tera Sher Aa Gaya”
Old white people love death matches
He’s just Akshay: “Tu Kaun Hai Tera Naam Kya”
Calling the shots, even in death
NEXT TIME: Akshay Kumar in some “serious” action films
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