# Why Does Shanthi Have Beef With Idris Elba?

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Podcast: [The Romesh Ranganathan Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-romesh-ranganathan-show-7480336)
Published: 2026-07-08T23:01:00+00:00
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What is Shanthi's beef with Idris Elba? In this Thursday episode of The Romesh Ranganathan Show, Shanthi and Romesh revisit Shanthi's ongoing vendetta against actor Idris Elba. We also tackle your listener dilemmas and Shanthi opens up about what helped her rebuild her life after losing her husband. Elsewhere, Romesh and Shanthi debate manifestation, test their Wimbledon knowledge, and reveal their celebrity crushes. From self-care and self-belief to country music and comedy, it's another classic Thursday episode with Shanthi with plentry of Ranganthan roasting in between. A Ranga Bee Production in partnership with Platform. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:06 Manifestation with Shanthi 06:04 A country introduction 07:52 A production decision 09:04 Shanthi loves country and silk 10:10 Shanthi burns Romesh 11:55 Rom roasts the team 13:35 Shania Twain’s fashion advice 15:06 Shanthi’s grandma tactics 18:41 Shanthi’s self care advice 22:25 A Wimbledon quiz 32:46 Some advice on being a widow 40:00 The Ranganathan celebrity crushes 44:50 Shanthi’s beef with Idris Elba 56:24 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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