Fear of Stairs
Desi Films Decoded
The podcast where logic takes a backseat to dance numbers—and every staircase might be a death trap.
Movies We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Join us as we decode Indian cinema—one confusing plot twist, dance break, and slow-motion entrance at a time.
Desi Film Survival Guides
Everything you need to navigate Indian cinema without getting lost (or scared by the runtime).
All GuidesAbout the Podcast
Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded is a podcast where four friends from wildly different backgrounds try to make sense of Indian cinema. Whether it’s a Malayalam indie, a Telugu masala action epic, or a Shah Rukh Khan family drama, we dive in headfirst—with zero chill and a lot of opinions.
Meet the Hosts
Winnie
The Desi Who’s Never Been to India
Thai-Desi, deeply curious, and hilariously bewildered by Bollywood’s logic, Winnie is watching these movies as a way to connect to her roots—one dance sequence at a time.
Nicky
The Cultural Chameleon
A Thai-born pop culture omnivore raised on anime and international films, Nicky is new to Desi cinema and deeply suspicious of any plot that hinges on reincarnation.
Khilli
Our Disillusioned Film School Grad
Born and raised on Indian cinema, Khilli brings all the insight and frustration of someone who knows exactly how the sausage is made. A walking IMDb for Bollywood's highs, lows, and plot holes.
Adam
The American Chaos Agent
Adam ran an arthouse theater and can quote the entire Fast & Furious franchise. Now he’s taking Bollywood head-on—armed with sarcasm, Letterboxd, and a lot of confusion.
About Fear of Stairs
Fear of Stairs: Desi Films Decoded is a podcast where logic takes a backseat to dance numbers — and every staircase could be a death trap.
We’re four wildly different movie nerds diving into the chaos of Indian cinema. Sometimes we’re charmed. Sometimes we’re confused. Always entertained.
New episodes drop regularly covering the boldest, weirdest, and most unforgettable films from across Indian cinema — not just Bollywood.
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