Welcome to one of the most explosive Bollywood deep-dives ever! In today’s episode, Senior film journalist Pooja Samant opens up about the unseen world behind the glamour, from the rise of superstar culture to the influence of paparazzi, PR stunts, casting couches, celebrity affairs, nepotism, underworld links, and the evolving “Bads of Bollywood” narrative.Get a quick glimpse into what really shapes Bollywood: power, politics, relationships, camps, favoritism, iconic scandals, and the stories the audience never gets to hear.If you enjoy such bold and insightful conversations, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more.About the guest Today’s guest is the legendary Sr. Film Journalist Pooja Samant, known for her four-decade-long journey covering Bollywood stars, scandals, camps, and controversies. Her insider lens brings unmatched clarity to celebrity affairs, underworld whispers, and the real power dynamics of the industry.https://www.instagram.com/mspoojasamant?igsh=MWJnOTdqbXF6ODBxcQ==https://www.instagram.com/reelmeetsrealpodcast?igsh=dmR0OGY2MDk1Ym1xChapters: 00:00 - Introduction01:15 - Real Life Incidents in Bollywood02:10 - Guest Introduction: Puja Samant03:00 - Bollywood & Social Media04:30 - Authentic Journalism in the Digital Age07:00 - Changes in Bollywood Over the Years10:00 - Print Media vs. Social Media13:00 - Memorable Stories from a 40-Year Career16:00 - Crime Reporting and Difficult Stories18:00 - Regrets and Personal Impact20:00 - Stories Not Published22:00 - PR Agencies and Celebrity Management24:00 - Netflix Case Series & Real Incidents26:00 - Rumors vs. Reality in Bollywood28:00 - Famous Bollywood Relationships32:00 - Stardom, Success, and Industry Changes35:00 - Nepotism and Talent in Bollywood37:00 - Misunderstood Celebrities39:00 - The Dark Side: Casting Couch41:00 - Friendships and Rivalries44:00 - Industry Politics and Downfalls47:00 - Final Thoughts & Takeaways48:00 - Closing Remarks #ZahraJaniShow #BeingZahraJani #ZahraJani #Bollywood #CelebrityCulture #PRStunt #Paparazzi #CastingCouch #NepotismInBollywood #BadsOfBollywood #BollywoodScandals #FilmJournalism #CelebrityAffairs
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