78: The Express Train Of Camp: Madam X and Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi with Sal Salam

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We’re thrilled to welcome Sal Salam to discuss the incomparable Rekha in two iconic crime boss performances.  Show Notes: * Welcome [Sal Salam](https://twitter.com/Salandthebadpun) * Sal on the [Split Screen Podcast](https://audioboom.com/posts/6992783-bollywood-news-round-up-trailers-for-sui-dhaaga-manmarziyaan-pataakha-and-more) * The importance of strong women in Bollywood * [Rekha](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rekha) * [Sophia Loren loves spaghetti](https://morrighansmuse.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/sophia_spaghetti.jpg?w=472&h=634)  * How to get out of talking to reporters * Rekha’s parents: [Pushpavalli](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pushpavalli) and [Gemini Ganesan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemini_Ganesan) * Forced into the movies * [Kama Sutra: A Tale of Love](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kama_Sutra:_A_Tale_of_Love) * [Ghar](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghar_(film)) * Art imitating life in [Silsila](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silsila_(1981_film)) * [Khubsoorat](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khubsoorat), [Khoon Bhari Maang](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khoon_Bhari_Maang), and [Umrao Jaan](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umrao_Jaan_(1981_film)) * [Camp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_(style)) and "[Notes on ‘Camp’](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notes_on_%22Camp%22)" * "[Self Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miGUnKWcYeo&feature=youtu.be)" (INTERVAL ( "[In The Night No Control](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_9LyZs_hCY&feature=youtu.be)" from Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi) * [Sal’s meme](https://twitter.com/Salandthebadpun/status/1107884168351023104) * [Madam X](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madam_X_(1994_film)) * Streaming woes * [The outfits](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CZO3o2aW0AEHslZ.jpg) and hair * [Our episode on Don](https://audioboom.com/posts/6295088-bachchan-76-78) * [Weapon X](https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/S/cmx-images-prod/Item/474264/474264._SX1280_QL80_TTD_.jpg) * Why tame the shrew? * Romantic duet: “[Kaise Dil Jeete Aapka](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qlKzb4_hEQ&feature=youtu.be)” * [Khiladiyon Ka Khiladi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khiladiyon_Ka_Khiladi) * [Khiladi](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khiladi_(franchise)) series * [The (fake) Undertaker](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Undertaker)  * [Lionheart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionheart_(1990_film)) * Religious ceremony song: “[Maa Sherawaliye Tera Sher Aa Gaya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RB53dUQISU&feature=youtu.be)”  * Old white people love death matches  * He’s just Akshay: “[Tu Kaun Hai Tera Naam Kya](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnnHCN3YH_s&feature=youtu.be)” * Calling the shots, even in death NEXT TIME: Akshay Kumar in some “serious” action films Bollywood is For Lovers is a member of the [Alberta Podcast Network](https://www.albertapodcastnetwork.com) powered by [ATB](https://www.atb.com/listen/Pages/default.aspx) Check out [ATB X](https://www.atb.com/business/experts/Pages/ATB-X-Accelerator.aspx) Listen to [The Well Endowed Podcast](https://www.thewellendowedpodcast.com) Find us on [Apple Podcasts](https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/bollywood-is-for-lovers/id1036988030?mt=2)! and [Stitcher](https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/matt-bowes/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [audioBoom](https://audioboom.com/channel/bollywood-is-for-lovers)! and [iHeartRadio](https://www.iheart.com/podcast/270-bollywood-is-for-lovers-28344928/)! and [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/1m38Hxx8ZFxTJzadsVk5U3)! and [Google Podcasts](https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ2OTg2OTAucnNz)! Thank you to [Becca Dalke](http://dalkedesigns.ca) for the artwork! Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/BollywoodPod)! Like us on [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BollywoodIsForLovers)! #Rekha, #MadamX, #DeepakShivadasani, #MohsinKhan #ShaktiKapoor, #RazaMurad, #KhiladiyonKaKhiladi, #AkshayKumar #UmeshMehra, #RaveenaTandon, #TheUndertaker, #Camp, #Bollywood