The Awful And Awesome Entertainment Wrap: Episode 18

Deepanjana Pal and Rajyasree Sen have a special guest this week – Abhinandan Sekhri, connoisseur of Punjabi pop and one of the few people who watched Rock On 2. The three of them discuss the controversial PayTM ads and you can find out what Sekhri and Shah Rukh Khan (allegedly) have in common. There’s no bandh on the drama with these three. There’s also Ananya Birla’s new album and fans of Shael Oswal, you’re in luck. For those of you who haven’t heard of either of these two people: listen, learn and enjoy. There’s also a round-up of the how the best of America’s satirists reacted to Donald Trump’s victory. Though the one trumping all of them may well be the winsome John Cleese.

As always, there’s a quiz question at the end. Listen up and send us your comments and answers at contact@newlsaundry.com

For reference:

1. PayTM ads on demonetisation: Ad with Domestic help, Ad with electrician
2. Ananya Birla’s new song
3. Kate McKinnon’s song on SNL
4. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
5. John Cleese with Conan O’Brien
6. John Cleese’s letter
7. The Morning After with Samantha Bee
8. Bill Maher on Trump’s victory

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