In Episode 98 of The Honest Jam, Prateek and Ishu sit down for a raw, impromptu conversation about the things that control our lives—from the screens we watch to the jobs we work. We dive deep into why the "servant mindset" might be ingrained in our history, why physical media is dying, and whether modern Indian rap is actually meaningful or just "cheap." Plus, we debunk some childhood myths about bulls, ghosts, and Main Hoon Na.In this episode, we discuss:Why you don't actually "own" movies on Netflix or Hotstar.How the show Person of Interest predicted the Snowden leaks and AI surveillance 10 years ago.The controversial take: Is the 9-to-5 grind a survival instinct or a result of our history?A critique of the current Indian Rap scene (Seedhe Maut, Hanumankind) – are the lyrics landing?Childhood fears: Why we are scared of spiders and why bulls don't actually hate the color red.Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and hit the Bell Icon for more honest jams!

In Episode 97, Prateek and Rajeev (Yogi Baba Productions) sit down in the mountains to unpack the chaotic end of 2025. We dive into the massive success and controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar movie, debating whether it truly shows two sides of India or if the backlash is justified.We also expose the dark side of the creator economy—from Saurav Joshi's privacy debates to the viral Tara Sutaria, Veer Pahariya, and AP Dhillon "Paid PR" scandal that took over the internet this week. Plus, we discuss the recent Supreme Court updates on the Kuldeep Sengar (Unnao) case and why business partnerships fail when visions don't align.#DhurandharMovie #TaraSutaria #APDhillon #SauravJoshiVlogs #UnnaoCase #RanveerSingh #YogiBabaProductions #PodcastIndia #HindiPodcast #2026Resolutions #VeerPahariya #KuldeepSengar #thehonestjam

In this episode, we break down the controversy around Dhruv Rathee and his film Dhurandhar.

From political narratives, government criticism, and comparisons with real terror attacks, to cinema, propaganda, and freedom of expression, we discuss what’s being said, what’s being shown, and what’s being questioned.

The conversation moves beyond just one film or one creator. We talk about ideology, left vs right narratives in cinema, fear among actors, media influence, and how opinions slowly become facts in the public mind.

As the episode unfolds, it also turns inward. We talk about life, death, last wishes, regrets, food, football, documentaries, and what it really means to live honestly in polarized times.

This episode is long, layered, and uncomfortable by design.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Dhurandhar: background & context

03:00 – What Dhruv Rathee said in his video: review & breakdown

04:00 – Statements on the Indian government

05:52 – Hitler comparison & controversial remarks about Narendra Modi

07:32 – Pulwama vs 26/11 comparison

08:40 – Why this movie was made

09:40 – “Bhade ke tattoo actors” & calling viewers sadist

12:45 – Nitish Rajput vs Dhruv Rathee: belief systems

14:22 – Is Dhurandhar propaganda?

16:22 – Who is actually in danger: Hindus or Muslims?

21:55 – Red card scene critique

25:29 – Hidden messages in the film

27:15 – Left-wing vs right-wing cinema

30:47 – Sucharita Tyagi’s review & Parliament attack scene

32:55 – Fourth wall break by Aditya Dhar

35:24 – Why actors & celebrities avoid politics

37:18 – Munna Bhaiya (Mirzapur reference)

38:58 – Are Dhruv Rathee’s videos misleading?

42:20 – Newspaper cuttings, narratives & Fake AI

43:02 – Aravalli Hills & Supreme Court verdict

45:06 – Lionel Messi’s town in India & Sunil Chhetri

47:42 – If today was your last day: last meal

51:15 – What would we do if we were about to die?

53:20 – Last wishes & lifelong regrets

58:17 – How we want to live our final moments

01:00:05 – Madhumita Dixit’s new series review

01:03:00 – Kartik Aaryan & acting discussion

01:06:20 – Dhanda Nyaywala controversy

01:13:50 – Documentary idea on real India & A. P. J. Abdul Kalam