Episode 81: Shiva - with Ram Gopal Varma

About this episode

A deep dive into Ram Gopal Varma's debut film Shiva, exploring its impact and legacy.

Hi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Ram Gopal Varma's Shiva (1989) is a tremendous action drama. Everybody from Ashutosh Gowariker to S. S. Rajamouli to Anurag Kashyap to Sandeep Reddy Vanga count Shiva among their personal favorites. RGV is back on the pod for a deep dive of his stunning debut film. If you enjoy the podcast, do consider supporting the show: https://www.buzzsprout.com/257788/support Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinemasf@gmail...

People in this episode

Guest: Ram Gopal Varma

Topics covered

• Shiva
• action drama
• film analysis

Keywords

• 1989
• Bollywood
• film industry

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Shiva, RGV

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