Interviews with Anupama Chopra: Recent Episodes
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Anupama Chopra is a film critic, television anchor and book author. She has been writing about Bollywood since 1993. Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Hindustan Times, The Los Angeles Times and Vogue (India).
Here you can find all of her interviews and conversations with Bollywood and Hollywood's leading actors and filmmakers. In short, everything you need to enhance your cinematic experience.
In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, Vicky Kaushal talks about all things Tauba Tauba, his urge to be a part of such an extravagant dance number, and the love he’s received for the same, especially from his wife Katrina Kaif. He delves into his relationship with Anand Tiwari, the director of Bad Newz, and how a healthy director-actor relationship translates into art being delivered better. He talks about his next - Chaava, the challenges he faced while preparing himself to play Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and how he plans on moving into and past his 10th year, at the movies.
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In the exclusive conversation with Anupama Chopra, Lakshya and Raghav Juyal - the cast of the upcoming gruesome action spectacle, talk about collectively preparing themselves for the film. They delve deep into how the action was choreographed and how their director Nikhil Bhat made sure it was all on paper, well in detail and description. They talk about their respective journeys from TV to films, and all that they experienced in between. #Kill #Lakshya #RaghavJuyal 00:00 - In conversation with Lakshya and Raghav Juyal01:19 - The Art of Creating Action04:30 - “Khach Khach Hota Hai”07:59 - The importance of Sound Design08:27 - What Lakshya & Raghav learnt in the 9 months of training11:44 - Raghav’s process of becoming ‘Fani’13:39 - Finding the emotional element in menacing characters15:42 - The thin line that separates the hero from the villain20:22 - Pre-Kill feelings23:34 - An actor’s relationship with patience29:55 - Raghav’s unexpected audition story31:24 - The catharsis of playing a grey character36:10 - What’s next for Lakshya & Raghav?37:15 - Kuch plan hai aage?
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In this exclusive conversation from the film’s sets with Anupama Chopra, director Nag Ashwin, and producers Priyanka Dutt and Swapna Dutt talk about all things Kalki 2898 AD. They share valuable insights on what led to making one of India’s most ambitious and expensive films. They delve deep into shooting procedures of the Prabhas and Deepika Padukone starrer, and directing the likes of Amitabh Bachchan and Kamal Haasan. They tell us what we can expect from the film and the challenges of creating a completely different world.#Kalki2898AD #Prabhas #NagAshwin #DeepikaPadukone 00:00 - On the sets of Kalki 2898 AD01:15 - The initial response to the trailer02:24 - The film being inspired by Indian mythology and sci-fi stories.07:15 - Creating a film for the younger audience09:30 - Creating a futuristic world on set13:56 - Directing experienced actors effectively16:23 - Collaborative team effort in designing the movie set20:19 - Long and intricate process of film production22:21 - Film's ambition is three times as large as its budget26:12 - Balancing creative and financial conversations with father and husband28:08 - Collaborative work structure and BGM in 'Kalki 2898 AD'31:52 - Creating a character like Buji as an AI bot34:02 - Importance of authenticity in actor reactions38:03 - Importance of storytelling in cinema
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In this interview with Anupama Chopra, Kartik Aaryan talks about committing to the role Murlikant Petkar in the Kabir Khan directorial. He delves into the process of shaping his body and mind to get into the skin of the character, and eventually bringing his best out on screen; keeping in mind how this stands to be one of the toughest roles he’s played in his filmography. He talks about being asocial, and how it helps him, and also the importance of sleep in his day-to-day functioning as an actor.#KartikAaryan #ChanduChampion 00:00 - In conversation with Kartik Aaryan00:39 - The press junkits being torture techniques 02:28 - Kartik’s determination in expressions, and doing what he does05:14 - The chatter surrounding the physical transformation 15:03 - Was there a moment during the film where Kartik said to himself, WHY?19:25 - Giving so much time to one project and the risk of it22:21 - Actors in sports films being initial inspirations27:13 - Moving and adapting a more healthy and asocial lifestyle 34:11 - The next few films and stirring away from the comfort film37:10 - The conversation on actor fees41:10 - What it takes to be here, and the struggle of getting lonely
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Anupama Chopra engages in an insightful chat with Fahadh Faasil, exploring various facets of his career and personal reflections. They delve into his recent film "Aavesham" and his portrayal of the character Ranga. Fahadh reflects on the influence of "Pushpa" on his career and discusses his journey as a pan-Indian star, sharing bonds with fellow actors like Vicky Kaushal and Rajkummar Rao.
00:00 - In conversation with Fahadh Faasil
00:51 - Tapping into summoning the unhinged intensity
03:58 - Does Fahadh ever scare himself while doing dark scenes?
05:45 - Ranga’s towel dance, and shedding the vanity
08:45 - Did Fahadh get a “Noble warrior” type tag for Aavesham too?
10:23 - The banger year Malayalam cinema’s having, but women being non-existent
12:06 - Re-defining the “hero” in Malayalam Cinema
15:01 - Deflecting the Pan-Indian tag, and being friends with actors from Bollywood
22:42 - Chatter around Fahadh being the highest paid villain, and money being a factor
25:30 - “I came back to do two films, and go back”
26:42 - Nazriya still sending him to get milk
28:27 - “The complexity of success, and the nobility in failure”
31:06 - Dealing with failure
32:21 - Does Fahadh think about himself as a BRAND?
33:43 - Considering himself as an insecure actor
36:15 - Being critical about his performances
37:18 - Does Nazriya run her posts by Fahadh before posting them?
39:13 - Does she still give him instructions for interviews?
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In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, Rajkummar Rao throws light on his next big release “Srikanth” directed by Tushar Hiranandani. He delves into his process of preparing for the role, and how spending time with visually-impaired individuals shaped his character, both on reel and in reality. He then talks about the recent trolling he’s been subjected to, surrounding his chin surgery, and the noise social media brings along. He discusses his love for films, and tells us how much he enjoyed and loved the Diljit Dosanjh starrer Amar Singh Chamkila.#RajkummarRao #Srikanth 00:00 - In conversation with Rajkummar Rao00:29 - Moving into the season of Rajkummar Rao03:06 - The noise surrounding the plastic surgery06:11 - Paparazzi scrutiny and fear of misinterpreted images09:20 - Prepping to play a visually-impaired characters on screen14:07 - Challenges faced by visually impaired individuals16:00 - Importance of finding one's own acting process and adapting it to different film genres18:35 - Does gender play a role in navigating challenging characters?21:20 - Rajkummar discusses the current landscape of Hindi Cinema23:40 - Does the market conditions impact how he chooses a film?25:04 - Responding to a script internally 26:32 - Has he changed as an actor since LSD?27:46 - Negotiating the politics of the film industry 30:49 - Rajkummar watches one film a day?31:20 - “I’ve seen Chamkila thrice already”
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In this exclusive conversation with Anupama Chopra, we see Imran Khan give his first interview, post his sabbatical. He talks about what these years were like, and how he put the focus on himself and his mental health. He delves deep into the reasons that led him to quitting the industry 9 years ago, and all that makes him want to still tell stories, from and to the heart. He shares his experiences of being overtly self-sufficient, and what kind of scripts he’s looking at now, in order to make a comeback on the big screen.#ImranKhan #JaaneTuYaJaaneNa #EkMainAurEkTu 00:00 - In conversation with Imran Khan02:20 - When would the hashtag “Laut Tao Imran” become a reality?04:19 - Where is Imran in life today?07:31 - Did Imran fall out of love with films, or the film industry?10:05 - Was failure the immediate trigger for stepping down?12:26 - Feeling damaged inside and sorting out therapy16:32 - What were the years post Katti-Batti like?19:17 - Was walking away from the glamorous life hard?22:57 - What’s the re-engaging been like?24:13 - Being loved by viewers even today26:16 - Anupama’s theory about Imran30:05 - The toxicity of social media33:56 - Imran’s piece on why he isn’t on social media and PR (2013)40:57 - Imran’s honest expression of emotions on Instagram45:02 - Walking away from his palatial house in Bandra48:53 - Imran cutting his own hair and being overtly self-reliant 50:34 - Is Imran’s partner Lekha okay with the three plates?51:12 - Two artists being in a relationship52:20 - Was taking a break a mistake?58:22 - Anything that Imran does daily for his mental health?1:00:55 - Are Imran and Abbas Tyrewala working on a spy series?1:02:20 - “I don’t want to play a character who solves problems with a gun”1:05:23 - Audience messages for Imran
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In an exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra, Vineeth Sreenivasan discusses his film "Varshangalkku Shesham," featuring Pranav Mohanlal and Nivin Pauly. He shares his inspirations and reflects on his career choice. Sreenivasan elaborates on his on-set experience, where the friendly crew indulged in cricket matches all-day, sometimes overshadowing shoots. He also delves into the nepotism debate, offering insights on its nuances and controversies.
00:00 - In conversation with Vineeth Sreenivasan 00:44 - How does Vineeth, as an Actor/Producer/Writer/Singer prioritise his work?02:30 - Talent being a family tradition for the Sreenivasan’s 05:38 - Talking about his new film “Varshangalkku Shesham”09:39 - Directing family members, and the rules they set for themselves10:30 - Vineeth on his brother Dhyan Sreenivasan 12:07 - Stories surrounding the on-set ruckus, and the never ending cricket matches14:25 - Handling the legacy Pranav Mohanlal comes with16:48 - Clashing with Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham19:26 - Vineeth’s acting processes23:13 - Falling in love with characters before writing them25:52 - Music being a major character in Vineeth’s films27:58 - The motive of the music 28:25 - Getting Vinyl Records for “Varshangalkku Shesham”32:53 - Shooting “Madhu Pakaroo,” and the ball they all had on set35:39 - Reminiscing the time things changed for Malayalam Cinema38:53 - Not nurturing cut-throat competition 40:43 - Nepotism being everywhere
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In this exclusive podcast with Anupama Chopra, filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee talks about LSD 2, Tees being shelved by Netflix, the impact filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and him have had on shaping the Hindi cinema in the last decade. He delves into the processes involved in casting the actors for Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2, and what makes him chase his brand of cinema. We ask the filmmaker about his relationship with Ekta Kapoor and what defines their working relationship.
00:00 - In conversation with Dibakar Banerjee 00:45 - How IS Dibakar?03:27 - The fresh new hell he is about to put us into06:42 - How does Dibakar decide on the stories he wants to tell?09:14 - Dinakar auditioning actors 12:20 - Landing at Bigg Boss with Ekta Kapoor 13:43 - How does the relationship with Ekta work?15:40 - The look of LSD, and the designing of the same18:00 - The out-of-the-box cinematography of LSD and LSD2 20:46 - The one family story surrounding Dibakar’s film, and accompanying reactions23:30 - “LSD 2 is 5 minutes into the future”23:55 - Dibakar’s sense of where the streaming world is at, right now?25:42 - The audience having his back26:51 - Changing what Hindi Cinema felt like, sounded like
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In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, the actor and director of the upcoming Amar Singh Chamkila biopic - Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali delve into the nitty-gritty of the film, their shared admiration for Punjab, and how it’s most adrenaline charged, yet the most poetic state. They tell us what it’s like to work with the purest of souls on set, and what makes their film true to the sentiment attached around the renowned singer. They then share some anecdotes on how the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rockstar shaped one and all, and Diljit in specific.
00:00 - In conversation with Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh01:27 - Amar Singh Chamkila being the Elvis Presley of Punjab 02:08 - Making Chamkila relevant again, in this day and age03:47 - Imtiaz’s emails for Diljit, and their perceptions of Chamkila06:47 - Things that HAVEN’T CHANGED for Artists down the years08:32 - The link between violence, exuberance, and Punjabi music 10:34 - Constructing the performances14:48 - Diljit re-iterating that he ISN’T an actor16:40 - Fame being the “Do-Tarfa-Talwar” and how one should handle it20:27 - Diljit and Imtiaz’s machinery of purity23:23 - Holding onto the purity, in an industry that isn’t27:08 - Diljit working with A.R. Rahman29:34 - Diljit’s learning from this film30:10 - The impact of having a film’s actor sing the songs, themselves34:15 - The difference in voices and styles35:53 - Rockstar being the ONE-TRUE inspiration 37:41 - Does Imtiaz still believe in the Rockstar philosophy?39:13 - What’s next for Diljit?40:13 - The one director he wants to work with 41:34 - What’s next for Imtiaz/The Chamkila Bidai ceremony42:36 - Polar opposite views on Imtiaz’s films
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Anirudh Ravichander dissects his musical journey with Anupama Chopra, with a tour of his incredible garage studio. From his debut sensation "Why This Kolaveri Di", to orchestrating scores for blockbuster films like Jawan, Jailer, Vikram & Leo - the composer takes us through his collaborations with eminent directors like Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nelson. He also tells us about the process of creating for superstars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Shah Rukh Khan.
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In this interview with Anupama Chopra, the cast and crew of Poacher - Alia Bhatt, Richie Mehta, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya talk in length about their latest Amazon Prime Web Series; the challenges surrounding the filming of the show, and it's impact on the crew. They discuss filming animals just the way they'd film cinema, and the moral aspects of choosing scripts that promote an ideal personality traits.
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Hrithik Roshan, in an exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra talks about all things Fighter. He breaks down a couple of scenes from the latest Siddharth Anand directorial, talks about his apprehensions on being a STAR before being an ACTOR, and his love for the packaging process of a film i.e direction, camera work and screenplay. He hints on starting his next, War 2 very very soon, and delves candidly into the ways and means by which he celebrates his successes.
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In an exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra, Agastya Nanda talks about the good, bad, and ugly of receiving mixed responses for his debut film Archies directed by Zoya Akhtar. He delves into the relationship he has had with films, his far-from-stardom adolescence period, and the all that keeps him grounded. He further expresses his excitement on working with Sriram Raghavan on his next project Ikkees, and how he hopes to not let the public and the Indian Army down.
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In this exclusive interview, AP Dhillon & Shinda Kahlon speak with Anupama Chopra about the challenges of the music industry, the evolution of AP Dhillon's artistry and his journey from a garage studio to stardom. They delve into their creative process, the pressures of fame, and the balance between staying true to oneself and catering to fan expectations. Discover how AP navigates the fast-paced world of music and what keeps him grounded.
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Celebrating 20 years of "Koi Mil Gaya", Hrithik Roshan Exclusively speaks with Anupama Chopra about the evolution of Indian cinema and the film's 2023 relevance, particularly when viewed with his children. He reflects on his role as Rohit, addresses criticism, and shares his career's highs and lows. He also explores his pursuit of balancing commercial and artistically fulfilling roles, the shifting film industry landscape, and his future project aspirations.
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In this exclusive (spoiler-filled) Post Mortem of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ after the opening weekend, Karan Johar speaks with Anupama Chopra about the creation of the characters and what inspired ‘Rocky’. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set of RRKPK. He discusses working with Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt, explaining how he balanced humor with a serious message. The filmmaker addresses the criticism he faced before the film’s release, his need for validation, and what he hopes to make next.
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Suvinder Vicky speaks with Anupama Chopra about his 20-year journey as an actor, handling fame after the grand success of Kohrra, and how he uses silence to create compelling performances. The actor also discusses his struggles, his previous works such as Chauthi Koot, Meel Patthar and CAT, and his upcoming plans following the success of his web show.
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Manish Malhotra speaks exclusively with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about his journey from being a movie enthusiast to becoming a leading costume designer and now transitioning into a filmmaker. He opens up about his childhood, his love for films, and the pressures of the film and fashion industry.
From the sidelines of Netflix’s Tudum in Brazil, Zoya Akhtar speaks to Anupama Chopra about adapting the beloved American comic book series, The Archies, for a modern audience. She opens up about her unique storytelling style, her passion for exploring themes of friendship, and the challenges of incorporating a progressive worldview into a comic first published in 1942. The filmmaker also shares her best piece of advice for the cast that is on the brink of making their debut amidst heated conversation around nepotism.
The cast of Never Have I Ever, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Jaren Lewison and Darren Barnet speak to Anupama Chopra from the exciting and bustling sidelines of the Netflix Tudum event about the impact of the series and shaping representation of actors of color.
Tamannaah Bhatia in this exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra for Film Companion speaks about her relationship with Vijay Varma, how they fell in love, and what they bond over. The actor also speaks about her upcoming releases Lust Stories 2 and Jee Karda and how it's the most 'petrifying' phase of her career.
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In this exclusive interview, Sonam Bajwa speaks with Anupama Chopra about her 10-year-long journey in the Punjabi film industry, her roles, struggles, triumphs, and future projects. She also shares her thoughts on Sidhu Moose Wala’s death and how it impacted her. Watch the actor get candid on getting replaced from films in the past and why she now feels she is ready for Bollywood.
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Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden speak with Anupama Chopra about their new show Citadel and the challenges of playing two characters with wiped memories. They also discuss the ambition of the show and the need to tell global stories that connect audiences all over the world. The actors reveal how they kept track of their characters' emotional journeys, which was essential given the jumping timelines and the complexity of the plot.
In an exclusive interview with Bangla superstar Jeet, Anupama Chopra talks to him about his acting journey, inspiration, and life’s philosophy. He shares which filmmakers he admires the most, and his thoughts on keeping his work and personal life separate. So, sit back and enjoy this fascinating conversation about life and everything in between.
Sai Pallavi speaks with Anupama Chopra exclusively on Film Companion about filmmaking being a spiritual process for her, the success of her first film Premam, why she doesn't need a manager, and more.
Nani speaks to Anupama Chopra about Dasara and why it will be his most ‘vulnerable’ role yet. The actor talks about his process of selecting scripts, why he doesn’t work with superstar directors and why his team considers him a ‘terrible’ producer.
Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, Chitrangda Singh speak to Anupama Chopra about Gaslight, their first impressions of each other and mistakes they made in their careers. Sara Ali Khan makes an honest admission of losing focus early on in her career. Here's why Vikrant Massey wants to apologise to Sara.
In this Film Companion Exclusive, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla speaks to Anupama Chopra about getting married to his girlfriend, how he creates his music, and his relationship with Sidhu Moose Wala. The singer also tells us about his Bollywood aspirations and his lineup of exciting projects.
Ahead of the release of The Night Manager web show on Disney+Hotstar, Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala speak with Anupama Chopra about the remake of the iconic spy show The Night Manager, how it is different from other spy genre content and the challenges for finding arcs for all the characters.
In this Film Companion exclusive, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh speak to Anupama Chopra about the blockbuster success of their film Ved, the rules of engagement in their relationship, and their dreams for their production house Mumbai Film Company. We also ask them about their viral reels!
In our first interview of 2023, we bring you the cast of Kuttey, Arjun Kapoor, Radhika Madan along with Vishal Bhardwaj and debutant director Aasmaan Bhardwaj speaking to Anupama Chopra about the making of the film, what it was like to direct Tabu and Naseeruddin Shah and recreating the iconic Kaminey track 'Dhan Te Nan'.
Ahead of his ‘Born to Shine’ concert in Mumbai, Diljit Dosanjh exclusively speaks with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about touring to packed crowds, working with Imtiaz Ali on the Chamkila biopic, and his most difficult scene from the movie Jogi. The actor-singer also tells us about his dreams for himself and why he won’t stop at global domination!
Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com – People Group), Vineeta Singh (Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart.com), Amit Jain CEO and Co-founder – (CarDekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com) speak with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion before the release of Shark Tank India Season 2. They speak about the weirdest places they’ve been pitched ideas at, the biggest turnoff from aspiring entrepreneurs, their relationship with money, & expectations from Season 2 of Shark Tank India.
Ahead of the release of their film Govinda Naam Mera on Disney+ Hotstar, Vicky Kaushal speaks about exploring the comedy genre for the first time with Kiara Advani & director Shashank Khaitan, ‘larger than life’ cinema, and more.
Ahead of the release of the film Wonder Women on Sony LIV, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Amruta Subhash, and director Anjali Menon speak with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about the challenges of making films about women & pregnancy, the lack of women in the “big screen spectacles” movies, the fun & rapport shared among the cast & more.
In this Film Companion Exclusive, the director of the Pakistani blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt, Bilal Lashari speaks to Anupama Chopra and Jagman Virk about how he went about remaking the classic to suit today's sensibilities, directing Fawad Afzal Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi and the cult status that the film has achieved.
Madhuri Dixit Nene talks to Anupama Chopra about the response to her film Maja Ma where she essays the role of a lesbian housewife. The actor talks about the intent behind signing the film and her approach to playing the character. She lets us in on her singing career as well as how she manages her life in the social media glare. Listen to this interview to find out what she is working on next!
In this Film Companion Exclusive interview with Tabu, Anupama Chopra asks her about her process, and her working relationship with long-time collaborators like Vishal Bhardwaj, Mira Nair & Irrfan. She tells us about her experience from the sets of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, staying excited and curious about acting even after all these years & why she prefers to stay under the radar between films.
Kichcha Sudeepa speaks to Anupama Chopra about the pulse of Vikrant Rona, working with Jacqueline Fernandez on the superhit song Ra Ra Rakkamma, and does the most hilarious Salman Khan mimicry for us.
Post the grand premiere of The Gray Man now available on Netflix, actor Dhanush sat down with Anupama Chopra to discuss working with the Russo Brothers for his Hollywood debut, what his children think about it, and working on himself as an artist, and more.
With the launch of The Gray Man on Netflix, the Russo Brothers speak to Anupama Chopra about working with Dhanush, the process of creating blockbuster commercial films time & again with a global appeal, ‘the greed of the Russos’, and more.
In this chat on Film Companion, Janhvi Kapoor talks to Anupama Chopra about her new film Good Luck Jerry, what she thinks of Nayanthara's performance in the original, her 'bholi bechari' image, and why she's tired of being pictured outside the gym.
Taapsee Pannu speaks to Anupama Chopra about becoming Bollywood's go-to actor-as-athlete, why she wants to take a break from sports films now, and the genre of film that she really wants to explore next. Watch the actor share her story of struggles, preparing for this challenging role and what signing a film opposite Shah Rukh Khan means to her.
Vidyut Jammwal speaks to Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about 'officially' being the best martial artist in the world, what he thinks of other action stars like John Abraham and Tiger Shroff, his philosophies in life and the journey of making Khuda Haafiz Chapter II – Agni Pariksha.
Anil Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, Kiara Advani & Neetu Kapoor speak to Anupama Chopra about coming together for JugJugg Jeeyo, what goes into creating a commercial Bollywood film and how their own marriages influenced their acting. Varun Dhawan also shares why he ‘manifested a flop’ for himself and how it changed him as an actor.
In this Film Companion exclusive, Karan Johar speaks to Anupama Chopra about his 50th birthday party, his evolution as a filmmaker and some of his biggest regrets. Watch this interview as he shares the most fun anecdotes from his Bollywood bash, Ranveer Singh turning DJ, stories from the sets of Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani and more.
Anupama Chopra speaks to filmmaker duo Pushkar-Gayatri about the origin & development of their first web series Suzhal: The Vortex, streaming on Amazon Prime Video. They also speak about creating outstanding music with music composer Sam C.S., what to expect from Vikram Vedha’s Hindi remake starring Hrithik Roshan & Saif Ali Khan, and the work-life chemistry between the husband-wife duo.
"I can be quite a handful" says Abhay Deol in this interview with Anupama Chopra where he talks about his Lionsgate Play film Jungle Cry, why he's not as confrontational as before and how OTT is shaping the future for actors like him.
Kartik Aaryan and Kiara Advani chat with Anupama Chopra about joining forces for the spiritual sequel of Bhool Bhulaiyaa, their similar journeys as actors and the tips and tricks of manoeuvring paparazzi culture today. Kiara also lets us in on a little bit about RC15 her film with Ram Charan directed by Shankar.
Neetu Kapoor speaks to Anupama Chopra in this Film Companion Exclusive about ‘discovering’ herself as an actor and making her own creative choices for the first time in her career. She shares heartfelt stories about Rishi Kapoor and the void he has left in her life and the ‘dream’ that was the Ranbir-Alia wedding.
"I want people to whistle, clap and jump" - Yash and Prashanth Neel are in conversation with Anupama Chopra about mounting KGF 2 on a much larger scale, the art of choreographing swagger and how they improvise the mic-drop dialogues for the film. The actor talks about his future plans and how he looks towards his audiences to guide his next move.
Jr. NTR speaks to Anupama Chopra ahead of the massive success of the SS Rajamouli directed RRR. The actor tells us how they celebrated the box-office collections, the scene he found toughest to shoot and how his son shaped him as the actor he is today. He even let us in on his wish list of Bollywood directors and the film he is shooting for next. Watch the entire chat and tell us your favourite moments.
"Today, it's a better time to be a female actor than a male actor" - Ahead of the release of Jalsa on Amazon Prime Video, powerhouse talents Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah speak to Anupama Chopra about their experience collaborating with each other, what they picked up from each other's process and the reality of being married to film producers!
Céline Sciamma speaks to Anupama Chopra about her new MUBI film Petite Maman which follows a young girl coping with the death of her grandmother by bonding with her mother. The filmmaker tells us about her approach to cinema and how she keeps the 'desire' alive.
Alia Bhatt in conversation with Anupama Chopra about the making of a 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali' heroine, the nuances she picked up for Gangubai Kathiawadi, her goals for her production house and why she's 'all good' with the rumours around her marriage.
"This is going to be Bhumi's career best performance" - Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar chat with Anupama Chopra about releasing Badhaai Do in theatres, what you can learn from a low phase in your career and the 'brotherhood' they share.
Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi and Tigmanshu Dhulia talk to Anupama Chopra about adapting the book 'Six Suspects' into a web show, how censorship can probably have a positive impact on movie making and why actors should ‘be like animals’.
"It took two years of shooting to make this one month happen" - Tahir Raj Bhasin is basking in the praise for Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and 83 and gearing up for the release of Looop Lapeta. The actor talks to us about his 'struggle,' how to stay focussed and what's next for him.
In their first interview for the film’s promotions, Deepika Padukone, Dhairya Karwa, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Shakun Batra speak to Anupama Chopra about the making of Gehraiyaan, how to capture ‘messy’ on camera and the toughest part about shooting the film.
"During the World Cup, we earned respect, not money" - Kabir Khan speaks to Anupama Chopra weeks after the release of 83 and they dissect the response to the film, the decision to release in theatres and what Kapil Dev told him.
"I hope filmmakers consider me for a pan-India film" - Rakul Singh chats with Anupama Chopra about the seven films she has up for release in 2022, going public about her relationship with actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and why she feels it is nearly impossible to balance careers in both the North and South together.
Actors Nagarjuna Akkineni & Naga Chaitanya Akkineni discuss their latest joint venture Bangarraju, how the father & son approach acting & scripts, their contribution to Hindi Cinema, & more.
"I'm getting a lot of love from the wifey" - Ranveer Singh speaks to Anupama Chopra about the 'euphoric' response to 83, how he aced Kapil Dev's bowling action and the changes he's seen in himself over 10 years in the business.
“You have to unlearn a lot to become a Rajamouli hero” - Ram Charan and Jr. NTR speak to Anupama Chopra about working with the filmmaker on #RRR, how their relationship evolved from rivalry to friendship and their box-office predictions for the magnum opus.
"You can't make a small superhero film" - Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph speak to Anupama Chopra about the intricacies of making a superhero film on a budget, their friendship over the years and Tovino's attraction towards playing flawed characters on screen.
The failure of Befikre really broke my heart - Vani Kapoor speaks to Anupama Chopra about the responses to her performance in #Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, her long gaps between films and what she's hoping this film changes for her career trajectory.
"I want to do a mainstream, masala Rohit Shetty film" - Ayushmann Khurrana chats with Anupama Chopra about the much-needed conversation Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui started, the biggest compliment he received for it and why he wants to do a masala mainstream film.
"I miss Bollywood" - Fawad Khan speaks to Anupama Chopra about the work that's in the pipeline, what he misses most about India and how his wife and him nurture their relationship. The actor also talks about 'feeling objectified' and how he tries to give back to the industry that made him.
"This film was set up on Zoom" - Kartik Aaryan & Ram Madhvani tell Anupama Chopra about how they shot Dhamaka in 10 days, the 360 degree approach to shooting and why the filmmaker will never call 'action' on his film set.
Suriya and Jyotika speak to Anupama Chopra about why they put their might behind Jai Bhim, what makes their marriage tick after 15 years and what we can expect from the remake of Soorarai Pottru.
Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha invite Anupama Chopra home for a conversation. The duo talk about their impending marriage, their dreams for their production house and why there is a need to 'champion each other' in the film fraternity.
'Eternals' was the most intense film school experience I've had - Filmmaker Chloe Zhao talks to Anupama Chopra about making Eternals, why she chose to add a song and dance number in an MCU film and how making the film changed her.
"They would've never wanted me to stop" - Bhuvan Bam opens up about coping with an incredibly tough year, losing his parents to COVID-19 and the 'ambitious' scale at which his YouTube original Dhindora has been mounted.
"Takht is my passion project" - Karan Johar chats with Anupama Chopra about finding his funny bone for Amazon Prime Video's One Mic Stand, when he plans to make Takht and why he believes 'the film industry lacks a sense of humour'.
Every shot I gave was a dedication to Irrfan sir - Vicky Kaushal, Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri speak to Anupama Chopra about Sardar Udham, stepping into Irrfan’s ‘big’ shoes and coming to terms with Takht and The Immortal Ashwatthama falling apart.
I haven’t taken a break in 11 years, I need to now - Samantha Akkineni talks to Anupama Chopra about the success of The Family Man, the backlash she received for her role and why she’s decided to take a break now.
Amit Tandon, Prashasti Singh, Sumukhi Suresh, Rohan Joshi tell Anupama Chopra and Suchin Mehrotra about Netflix India's Comedy Premium League, why comedy is an anti-stardom industry and how their craft evolved in the pandemic.
My daughter Zoya doesn’t think I’m a legend - Javed Akhtar speaks to Anupama Chopra about India Shayari Project, pitching stories to his filmmaker children and why he believes that the music industry is going to see a big shift soon.
"We're in talks to make Lucifer into a three-part Hindi series" - Prithviraj Sukumaran speaks to Anupama Chopra about putting his weight behind Kuruthi, directing superstar Mohanlal in Lucifer and Bro Daddy and how he celebrates the success of his films.
"Sometimes I want to give something to be trolled about" - Rashmika Mandanna talks about her new experiences in the film industry with Mission Majnu & Goodbye, being trolled since the beginning of her career, Vijay Deverakonda being her confidant, and more.
In conversation with Anupama Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra speaks about finally seeing Shershaah come to fruition on @Amazon Prime Video India, recreating a passionate, heroic real-life character like Capt. Vikram Batra with heart, and what he'd like audiences to remember him by.
Yami Gautam speaks to Anupama Chopra about her impromptu yet beautiful wedding to Aditya Dhar, her professional relationship with her husband, and her future projects Bhoot Police, Dasvi, A Thursday among others.
Ahead of the release of the hugely anticipated RRR, writer Vijayendra Prasad talks to Anupama Chopra about how he conceptualised the magnum opus, the rules of engagement with his filmmaker son SS Rajamouli, what we can expect from his next project with Mahesh Babu and the Hindi filmmakers he would like to collaborate with.
"I want to do a DDLJ, but this is what I'm offered" - Fahadh Faasil & Mahesh Narayanan speak to Anupama Chopra about making Malik, how they created the near 14-minute opening shot and the thought behind Fahadh's post on Facebook.
"As long as you can walk & stand, you fight" - Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tell Anupama Chopra about shooting Toofaan, what sets it apart from other boxing films and the warrior spirit it has left them with.
"I was sick of the lies written about me" - Neena Gupta speaks to Anupama Chopra about why she wrote her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, the respect she's getting today (thanks to her career) and why she wishes she were younger now.
Musician and writer Ali Sethi chats with Anupama Chopra about his love for the ghazal, being a bridge between borders and finding the need to censor himself today.
“I suck at the glamorous, song & dance roles” - Vidya Balan speaks to Anupama Chopra about her experience filming Sherni, the three films she’s green lit and why song and dance glam roles aren’t her cup of tea.
Arjun Kapoor chats with Anupama Chopra about his recent releases, Sardar Ka Grandson and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, what he's learnt over nine years in the movie business and why he consciously keeps his personal life away from the media glare.
The interest around "Lonavala mein kaun tha" is baffling - The team behind The Family Man, Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Raj & DK, tell Anupama Chopra about what we can expect from Season 2, living up to the hype and excitement and how they got into the headspace of their characters.
“There are no heroes or villains in Nayattu” - Amidst the heated debate surrounding the film, actor Kunchako Boban and writer Shahi Kabir deep dive into the making of Nayattu with Anupama Chopra. From the backlash the film received to it's open-ended climax, this interview has all the answers you have been seeking. Nayattu is now streaming on Netflix.
Today, artists are told to just shut up - Mahira Khan & Azaan Sami Khan speak to Anupama Chopra about collaborating on Tu, prospects of working in India in the future and why the ban on artists across the border was “scary”.
"I have nothing to redeem myself from" - Ma Anand Sheela is candid in this conversation with Anupama Chopra and Shakun Batra ahead of the release of Searching for Sheela. They chat about the making of the documentary, news of Priyanka Chopra playing her and more.
"Chaitanya believes in pure cinema. He's a rare breed" - Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane speak to Anupama Chopra about their creative collaboration on The Disciple which releases on Netflix and their interpretation of the role of an artist today.
"Why is our industry only looked at as flippant and frivolous?" - Neeraj Ghaywan and Aditi Rao Hydari ask ahead of the release of their film from Dharma Productions' anthology, Ajeeb Daastaans. They speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the film that releases on Netflix, creating nuanced relationships on screen and the changes they've seen in the industry through the pandemic.
"The Telugu industry can create stars out of nobodies" - Following the blockbuster success of their film Jathi Ratnalu, Naveen Polishetty & filmmaker Anudeep K.V. speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the comedy, the soaring success it's seen and plans for the sequel.
"We have no option but to go ‘darker’ with Fahadh" - The team behind Joji - Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran and Fahadh Faasil - speak to Anupama Chopra about their working dynamic, what makes them tick as a team and what to expect from the film that releases on Amazon Prime Video.
The team behind Hotstar's new web series OK Computer - Jackie Shroff, Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma & Anand Gandhi - chat with Anupama Chopra about the work that went into creating the futuristic world, their influences and what's in store for audiences.
Rana Daggubati speaks to Anupama Chopra about finding work-life balance post marriage, why his next film Haathi Mere Saathi was the therapy session he needed, and what it's like working with Pawan Kalyan on the official Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster film Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
Ahead of the release of Roohi, Janhvi Kapoor & Rajkummar Rao speak to Anupama Chopra about the nerves before a theatrical release after a year, how the pandemic has changed what audiences expect and what their hoping to achieve with this horror-comedy.
How does one create imperfect women on screen? The team behind Netflix India's new series Bombay Begums speak to Anupama Chopra about the casting, workshops and what went into creating the real, flawed and perfectly imperfect women for the show. Here's the conversation with Alankrita Shrivastava, Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswani, Amruta Subhash, Aadhya Anand and Plabita Borthakur.
Directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, The Girl On The Train stars Parineeti Chopra, Aditi Rao Hydari, Avinash Tiwary & Kirti Kulhari. They chat with Anupama Chopra about adapting the film in Hindi, what about the film industry they would like to see change and why the term 'women oriented film' is actually derogatory.
"The day this feels like a job, I promise I’ll stop acting" - Mohanlal speaks to Anupama Chopra about Drishyam 2 releasing on Amazon Prime Video, how he chooses his scripts and his most favourite film from his 43-year old career.
I call it the 'in-between interviews' book - Priyanka Chopra Jonas chats with Anupama Chopra about her memoir Unfinished, building her career on supporting parts and the Hindi film she is very excited to do next.
"Less than 5% of Indian directors are women" - Ekta Kapoor, Tahira Kashyap & Guneet Monga speak with Anupama Chopra about the gender gap in the industry that drove them to form #IndianWomenRising, sexist statements that they're now used to hearing and how filmmakers can reach their collective for help.
It’s nice to be anonymous - Adarsh Gourav tells Anupama Chopra about his stellar performance in The White Tiger, ‘not feeling famous’ despite the attention and the projects he’s working on next.
When I heard The White Tiger was being made, I went after it - Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav, Ramin Bahrani & Mukul Deora speak to Anupama Chopra about adapting the book to film, finding their sync with each other & why they never called ‘action and cut’ on set.
The creators and cast of Gullak Season 2 that's streaming now on SonyLIV , chat with Anupama Chopra about taking the show a notch higher, bonding over their shared experiences, how they created their chemistry and what it took to shoot the show during the pandemic.
"You have to be crazy to want to be an actor today" - The team behind Netflix India's AK vs AK - Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane speak to Anupama Chopra about the realities of shooting the film, boundaries they didn't cross and who was the biggest 'diva' on set.
Unpaused on Amazon Prime Video features five short films directed by Raj & DK, Nitya Mehra, Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee and Avinash Arun. The filmmakers gather to chat with Anupama Chopra about the challenges of shooting during the pandemic and finding the story that closest resonated with their experiences.
Ahead of the release of Anurag Basu’s Ludo, the film’s cast and director chat with Anupama Chopra about the ’tragic absurdist comedy’ they were creating, how the filmmaker creates his whimsical world, and food which played a very integral part in the making of this film which stars Abhishek Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Sheikh, Pankaj Tripathi, Rohit Saraf, Pearle Maaney and Inayat Verma.
"It was very tough to decide what next when Jagga Jasoos failed.” - Anurag Basu and Pritam discuss how they created music together over 5 collaborations, if there will be a sequel to Jagga Jasoos and what they tried to achieve with their upcoming film Ludo.
"My Telugu fans are very possessive of me” - Pooja Hegde chats with Anupama Chopra about juggling multiple film industries, why she believes co-actor Prabhas is ‘very goofy’ and her thoughts on how she was projected in Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo.
Rajkummar Rao & Nushrratt Bharuccha chat with Anupama Chopra about making Chhalaang, what they learnt from each other since the time they started their careers together in LSD and coping with the loss of mentors and co-actors like Irrfan and Sushant Singh Rajput.
Shimit Amin speaks to Anupama Chopra about working on Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy and how he tried to blend into her vision for the web show that released on Netflix on 23rd October. The filmmaker also tells us about his long hiatus from Bollywood, a prospective film with Yash Raj films and a piece of practical advice for all aspiring filmmakers.
"A Suitable Boy to me is long-form cinema" - Mira Nair, Ishaan Khatter & Tanya Maniktala chat with Anupama Chopra about their Netflix series that releases on October 23rd. They speak about re-creating Vikram Seth's novel set in the 1950s, finding their characters and their backstories and why they refer to it as 'The Crown in brown'!
"I don't think I am in a position today to fill theatres, but I hope to soon." - Yami Gautam & Vikrant Massey tell Anupama Chopra about their new Netflix outing Ginny Weds Sunny and the work that goes into building your brand as an actor.
"I’m back to being the filmmaker I was, with Serious Men" - Sudhir Mishra and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in conversation with Anupama Chopra about their Netflix release Serious Men and what they learnt from the children on set.
"On set, I’m starry-eyed, I’m not starry" - In an exclusive conversation, Ishaan Khatter chats with Anupama Chopra about working with Tabu on Mira Nair’s A Suitable Boy, the controversy around the ‘Beyonce’ song in Khaali Peeli and why he’s currently on an ayurvedic detox.
"It was an impossible dream" - The team behind The Disciple, Chaitanya Tamhane, Vivek Gomber and Tanaji Dasgupta tell Anupama Chopra about the film’s historic win at the Venice Film Festival, what it was like to walk the red carpet and watch the film in a 1000-seater cinema hall and the big question about its India release.
"Just because I’m 40 doesn’t mean I shouldn’t be desirable." - Kareena Kapoor Khan chats exclusively with Anupama Chopra about her pregnancy, completing Laal Singh Chaddha with Aamir Khan and turning 40 this month.
"If you have the right people, you just need 10-15 people to make a film" - Fahadh Faasil, Roshan Mathew & Mahesh Narayanan tell Anupama Chopra about the logistics behind making C U Soon in lockdown, the skeletal crew they worked with and how they managed to capture the emotions.
"I’m glad they call Ananya a star kid, that makes me a star" - Chunky Panday candidly tells Anupama Chopra about his second innings with Abhay 2 on ZEE5, having to watch his daughter deal with online trolls and his best memories of 90s Bollywood.
"My father’s last words to me were, ‘Apne mulk ke liye kuch karna.’" - Baba Azmi and Shabana Azmi reminisce memories from their childhood, what their father Kaifi Azmi stood for and what drove them to make Mee Raqsam, streaming on ZEE5.
"My family won't be impressed even if I win the biggest award in the world." - Nawazuddin Siddiqui tells Anupama Chopra about how he's bettering his craft by spending time in his village during lockdown, where he stands on the insider-outsider debate in the film industry and news of his separation from his wife.
"I have to still knock on doors for work." - Bobby Deol chats with Anupama Chopra about Class Of '83 on Netflix, being ‘more ambitious’ now than ever before and why he still has to ‘struggle to get work’.
Post the release of her film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Janhvi Kapoor chats with Anupama Chopra about the responses she's received for her performance, how the resistance on social media fuels her as an actor and what she hopes to have imbibed from her mother Sridevi.
"My work is my life and ‘mazaa aa raha hai’" - Diljit Dosanjh chats with Anupama Chopra about his new album G.O.A.T. trending worldwide, cooking in lockdown and why he feels he’s in fact not the ‘Greatest Of All Time’.
Sanjana Sanghi on how her character in Dil Bechara has ‘spoilt' her, her lessons from the bumpy ride the film saw and the notes Sushant Singh Rajput wrote to her.
"He pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me think big." - Chaitanya Tamhane chats exclusively with Anupama Chopra about ‘The Disciple’ heading to the Venice Film Festival’s main competition and having the Oscar winning filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón as executive producer.
Ahead of the trailer launch of Honey Trehan's directorial debut Raat Akeli Hai on Netflix India (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCZSNzBgFub_WWil6TOTYwAg) , Anupama Chopra chats with the filmmaker and his actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui & Radhika Apte about creating the world for the film. Honey also shares a valuable piece of filmmaking advice he got from Vishal Bhardwaj.
Amit Sadh speaks to Anupama Chopra about returning with the @Amazon Prime Video India (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4zWG9LccdWGUlF77LZ8toA) web series Breathe Into The Shadows, the insider-outsider conflict in Bollywood, and what kept him going for 10 years. Listen to him share anecdotes about how he went from being a security guard to an actor in Bollywood.
Actors are like slip fielders. You have to grab onto what comes shooting at you." - Abhishek Bachchan chats with Anupama Chopra about how he differentiates his OTT & theatrical choices, the star dynamic in Bollywood and his biggest learnings from the sports field, prior to the release of his web series 'Breathe Into The Shadows' on @Amazon Prime Video India (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4zWG9LccdWGUlF77LZ8toA)
"I have been in lockdown for 15 years of my life" - Bulbbul stars Tripti Dimri and Avinash Tiwary chat with Anupama Chopra about how as actors they are prepared for lockdown, the struggle to make a mark in the industry and the rave response to the Netflix film.
"I remember Amitabh Bachchan as the romantic hero from Silsila" - Gulabo Sitabo’s Fatto Begum, Farrukh Jaffer chats with Anupama Chopra about her terrific performance in the Shoojit Sircar film, auditioning for the role, and her memories from the sets of Rekha's Umrao Jaan, in which she starred.
Kiara Advani chats with Anupama Chopra about having to hit the pause button on a packed release calendar, what she learnt from the super success and criticism that Kabir Singh received, and a possible digital release for Laxmmi Bomb with Akshay Kumar.
"He kept trying to hide his age from me" - Sushmita Sen candidly speaks about falling in love over Instagram, what she misses about movies from the 90s, and what it was like to be on the sets of Aarya, after so many years.
It’s unfortunate because it was my dream to see myself on the big screen with Amitabh Bachchan - Ayushmann Khurrana chats with Anupama Chopra about working with his mentor Shoojit Sircar on Gulabo Sitabo, why it felt like a ‘homecoming’ and when he sees himself being ready to go out and shoot films again.
It did tug at my heart, but I knew a digital release was right for the film - In this FC exclusive, Vidya Balan chats with Anupama Chopra about her short film as actor & co-producer premiering at the We Are One Global Film Festival, and accepting that Shankuntala Devi would have a digital release on Amazon Prime Video. She also tells us about how she feels content will change forever in a post-Corona world.
My son made his debut at the same age as I did - Madhuri Dixit Nene chats with Anupama Chopra about her new single 'Candle', getting her doctor husband to shoot the video for her, and why her ‘heart isn’t in the scripts’ she’s reading right now.
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The migrant workers are ‘trapped’ in their own country - Real and reel life hero Sonu Sood chats with Anupama Chopra about being on the front-lines in the battle against COVID-19, what a day in his life is like right now, and shares a heartwarming story of a newborn baby that was named after him!
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She’s kept us entertained with her mop review and the how-to-wash-your-dishes videos on Instagram - Katrina Kaif chats with Anupama Chopra about what she’s learnt about herself while in lockdown, how the definition of beauty changed for her with her makeup brand, and that truly relatable mop review that gave her maximum engagement on her social media! She also lets us in on a possible female-led big-budget film franchise.
"I will definitely take a pay cut if it helps the industry" - Kartik Aaryan chats with Anupama Chopra about filming in a post-corona world, the accusations of misogyny on a recent video and why he’s enjoying making the Koki Poochega videos.
Randeep Hooda is candid in this chat with Anupama Chopra where he tells us about why he stopped doing theatre, what he learnt from Naseeruddin Shah and what aspiring actors should be doing with their time in lockdown.
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Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi speak to Anupama Chopra about that horrific car accident, the 'atrocious' nature of today’s music, and why India should be proud of lip-sync songs.
Filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwini Iyer Tiwari tell Anupama Chopra about the many similarities between cooking and filmmaking that they have discovered during this lockdown. Watch this interview to know about the films that shaped them and helped keep them positive in these times of uncertainty.
Saif Ali Khan chats with Anupama Chopra about how he and his family are spending time in lockdown owing to COVID-19, Kareena making her Instagram debut, and what the rules of picture sharing are at their house. He also tells us about wanting to be more of a 'commercial' actor and helping Sara Ali Khan cope with the failure of Love Aaj Kal.
Many people still think Titu mama is a real person - Bhuvan Bam chats with Anupama Chopra about not being able to create while in quarantine, what he's currently binge-watching, and how he went about making his new video Time To Be A Hero.
People need to stop looking at actors as dumb people - Deepika Padukone chats with Anupama Chopra about mental health during the COVID-19 crisis, the films she’s considering, and how Ranveer and her stay entertained during the lockdown.
People like certain things in movie actors which I don’t fit into - Vijay Varma speaks to Anupama Chopra about the rave reviews for his performance in Netflix’s She, why he did Baaghi 3 & breaking away from the typecast after Pink. He also lets us in on what we can expect from Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy.
Ranveer & I just barged into Kapil sir’s house and lived there, observing everything - Kabir Khan chats with Anupama Chopra about directing Ranveer Singh in '83, the impact of the delays on the film industry and why he feels we will come out of the lockdown more ‘empathetic’.
Life as we know it has completely changed - Sonam K Ahuja chats with Anupama Chopra about self-isolating at home in New Delhi, the impact COVID-19 will have on the film industry and why she chose to back Kanika Kapoor despite not knowing her.
I started hating the songs that made me Armaan Malik - The singer chats with Anupama Chopra about his new English single Control, his rapport with Salman Khan and how he’s practicing social distancing.
Kajol and Niranjan Iyengar chat with Anupama Chopra about the response to their short film Devi, the accusations of plagiarism on the film and how they went about roping the stellar cast including Kajol, Neha Dhupia, and Shruti Haasan, Mukta Barve, Rama Joshi, Sandhya Mhatre, Yashaswini Dayama, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Neena Kulkarni.
He said the illness helped him discover who Irrfan the human being is - Homi Adajania and Radhika Madan chat with Anupama Chopra about the challenging circumstances of making Angrezi Medium, what they learnt from Irrfan Khan and the story behind the voice note.
Ahead of the release of his first web series Special Ops, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey chats with Anupama Chopra about creating for the web, what it takes to make a good thriller, and what keeps him hooked to the genre. He also tells us about what we can expect from his Ajay Devgn starrer Chanakya.
After 8 years, Karisma Kapoor returns to the screen with ZEE 5 & ALT Balaji's new web series Mentalhood. She talks to Anupama Chopra about how coming back to acting was never planned, how she's happy to be spending time with family at home, and how her sister Kareena Kapoor Khan contributes to her decisions.
Director of Netflix India's new film Sooni Taraporevala, along with main leads Manish Chauhan and Achintya Bose sit down with Anupama Chopra to talk about making a dance film, along with comparisons with Gully Boy.
Bollywood has always been ‘aspirational’ - Allu Arjun chats with Anupama Chopra about his blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo, being a member of the mega family of Telugu cinema and his plans for Bollywood.
Ahead of the release of their film Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan, actors Ayushmann Khurrana, Jitendra Kumar and filmmaker Hitesh Kewalya talk to Anupama Chopra about making a film around homosexuality. They talk about the stigma attached, trying to cast a gay actor for the role and why the masses in India are still homophobic.
Alaya F, who made her debut in Jawaani Jaaneman, chats with Anupama Chopra about the wait to get her first film, her ‘obsession’ over Instagram & what she’s hoping to have inherited from her grandmother Promita Bedi.
From reacting to the memes around the Love Aaj Kal trailer, to her relationship with Kartik Aaryan - Sara Ali Khan is candid and unfiltered in this chat with Anupama Chopra about stardom, trolls and why she’s never derived her confidence from her looks.
Saif Ali Khan comes clean in this interview with Anupama Chopra on the politics of Tanhaji and why he felt the film is based on a 'dangerous idea'. As he turns 50 this year, the actor talks about being realistic about his stardom, why he chose to do Jawaani Jaaneman and how invested his wife Kareena Kapoor Khan and he are in each other's script choices.
Gully Boy's MC Sher, #SiddhantChaturvedi (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SiddhantChaturvedi) invites Anupama Chopra home for an interview. They chat about how life changed for the actor after Zoya Akhtar's #GullyBoy (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23GullyBoy) and what the 10 months after it have been like for him. The actor also lets us in on the Dharma and YRF movies he has green lit and getting a chance to work with the likes of #DeepikaPadukone (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DeepikaPadukone) , Rani Mukerji and Saif Ali Khan.
It was so liberating to have people not recognise me - Deepika Padukone chats with Anupama Chopra about filming #Chhapaak (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Chhapaak) , taking the year off to creatively ‘enrich’ herself, how much she’s comfortable sharing on social media and the kind of films she sees herself producing.
Don’t take away my achievements because I’m married to a producer - Rani Mukerji on wanting to work outside the Yash Raj Films universe and why she believes her character in Mardaani 2 is as real as the cops in Delhi Crime and Soni.
Panipat isn’t jingoistic or religious in it’s telling - Arjun Kapoor, Kriti Sanon & Ashutosh Gowariker chat with Anupama Chopra about the lens through which they made the film, how they got into the headspace of the 18th century characters and what they hope the audience takes away.
Priyanka Chopra made it easier for the next Indian to break into Hollywood - Indian-American actor Devika Bhise talks to Sneha Menon Desai (https://www.facebook.com/sneha.menon.798?eid=ARBmgHjqL8vbmWqHBFoOY_jXxQ79shqUb3N0pj4aNHcrYo7HSzGyirXWy_0A2ctEmDBPjMhEigvM4ISI) about making #TheWarriorQueenOfJhansi (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/thewarriorqueenofjhansi?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG) , comparisons with #Manikarnika (https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/manikarnika?source=feed_text&epa=HASHTAG) and what she’s looking for in a Bollywood project.
Bollywood can really break you - Riding high on the success of Bala, Yami Gautam chats with Anupama Chopra about the struggles of Bollywood, constantly needing to prove herself and what success feels like right now.
The audiences here don’t respect stars enough - Nawazuddin Siddiqui tells Anupama Chopra why Hindi film actors don’t take as many risks, what it was like to shoot for Motichoor Chaknachoor with Athiya Shetty & why he did the cameo in Housefull 4.
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The team behind #LaalKaptaan (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23LaalKaptaan) , #SaifAliKhan (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SaifAliKhan) and director Navdeep Singh chat with Anupama Chopra about what drew them to each other and the gruelling shoot schedule for the film. Saif Ali Khan shares anecdotes of getting into hair and makeup and learning to ride the horse. He also spills the beans on why the paparazzi has finally given his son #Taimur (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Taimur) some space.
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The team behind Amazon Prime Video's #TheFamilyMan (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23TheFamilyMan) , #ManojBajpayee (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ManojBajpayee) , Raj and DK speak to #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about how they approached the series and why this tells the story of 'a quintessential Indian guy with a lot of flaws.' Anupama also asks the filmmakers what we can expect from the sequel of Go Goa Gone.
Ahead of the release of their show #MissionOverMars (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MissionOverMars) , #EktaKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23EktaKapoor) and #SakshiTanwar (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SakshiTanwar) talk to Anupama Chopra about their working relationship that spans 19 long years, the challenges they faced telling this story, similarities with #MissionMangal (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MissionMangal) and empowering women to join the creative work force.
Ahead of the release of #TheZoyaFactor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23TheZoyaFactor) , the film's cast #DulquerSalmaan (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DulquerSalmaan) and #SonamKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SonamKapoor) speak to #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about adapting the book onto screen, lessons they've learnt from their superstar fathers and what the most misunderstood thing about them is.
The cast of #Chhichhore (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Chhichhore) , #SushantSinghRajput (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SushantSinghRajput) , #ShraddhaKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ShraddhaKapoor) , Varun Sharma & Tahir Raj Bhasin speak to #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about the college tropes they fell back on while filming the Nitesh Tiwari directed film which is slated to release on 6th September.
SunnyDeol who directs his son #KaranDeol's debut film #PalPalDilKePaas chats with Anupama Chopra along with the Karan's co-star #SahherBambba. They talk about the pressures of launching one's son, staying relevant with changing times and how they would like to take the Deol legacy forward in the years to come.
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Nora Fatehi speaks to Anupama Chopra close on the heels of her two songs #Pachtaoge (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Pachtaoge) with #VickyKaushal (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23VickyKaushal) and #SakiSaki (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SakiSaki) from #BatlaHouse (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23BatlaHouse) hitting the charts. Nora talks about her life before Bollywood and how she manoeuvred her way into films despite strong opposition from her family. She talks about what it takes to be the face of the most successful item numbers and why she hopes her work will ensure more dancers get the respect they deserve.
Ahead of the release of #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy also starring #VijaySethupathi, #TamannaahBhatia, #Nayanthara, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Kichcha Sudeep & Huma Qureshi - Anupama Chopra chats with #Chiranjeevi and the film's producer #RamCharan and presenters Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani about their experience making the film on such a massive budget and what their expectations from a pan India audience is. The film is directed by Surrender Reddy.
It took me 3 years & 2 ECGs to write the film - As #HumAapkeHainKoun (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23HumAapkeHainKoun) ..! completes 25 years, #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) chats with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya about his memories making the film, why he can’t seem to write negative characters & what he’d like to do next. What does it feel like to hold the record of the biggest Indian film ever made? Watch this interview with #SoorajBarjatya (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SoorajBarjatya)
Ahead of the release of the magnum opus #Saaho (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Saaho) , #Prabhas (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Prabhas) and #ShraddhaKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ShraddhaKapoor) speak to #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about the making of the film, coping with the expectations of new film industries and what they are likely to be doing on release day.
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Ahead of the release of #Manmadhudu2 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Manmadhudu2) - her film opposite #Nagarjuna (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Nagarjuna) , #RakulPreetSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23RakulPreetSingh) gets #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) to join her at her aerial yoga class and the duo sit down to chat over a healthy meal at Farmer's Café.
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Baahubali (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Baahubali) actor #RanaDaggubati (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23RanaDaggubati) in conversation with #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) . The actor talks about growing up a product of 'Telugu film royalty' and what nepotism meant to him then. Being a producer himself, he shares interesting insight on the movie business and the impact of box-office figures. They also discuss what changed for him post the stupendous success of the Baahubali franchise and his plans in the coming years.
In an exclusive interview post the huge box-office success and criticism his film #KabirSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KabirSingh) received, director #SandeepReddyVanga (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SandeepReddyVanga) gives Anupama Chopra his defence and tells us he feels the rage was "bizarre." The #ShahidKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ShahidKapoor) - Kiara Advani starrer which raked in over 200 crores at the box-office has hugely polarised the audiences. On which side of the fence do you sit? Tell us in the comments below.
Ahead of Season 2 of Comicstaan, the show's judges Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian and Zakir Khan tell Anupama Chopra about mentoring new talent, the after effects of the #MeToo (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MeToo) movement on the comedy scene in India and how the closure of AIB altered the playing ground for other comedians.
Ahead of the release of her film Kabir Singh also starring Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani invites Anupama Chopra home for a chat over breakfast and a drive to her film's promotional interviews. They chat about what it takes to be an actor today, what it takes to stay relevant, the pressures of social media and the scene in Lust Stories that got a lot of people to notice her.
Ahead of the release of Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana speaks to Anupama Chopra about why he chased what he believed is one of the most relevant and important films in Indian cinema. The actor tells us about breaking away from his switch on, switch off approach to acting to deep dive into literature around casteism to be able to accurately tell the story. Are you excited about watching Article 15?
American actress Bryce Dallas Howard tells Anupama Chopra about the pressure and insecurity she went through by virtue of being Ron Howard’s daughter. She also talks about how the doors opened more easily for her when it came to opportunities in showbiz. The actor tells us about how she got into the mind space of her character of Elton John’s mother in Rocketman (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Rocketman) and why she doesn't find the need to like the characters she plays on screen.
Taron Egerton & Dexter Fletcher - the actor and filmmaker behind 'Rocketman' talk to Anupama Chopra about making the film based on musician Elton John's life and how it shaped them as artists. They discuss their approach and how they wanted to 'humanise our lazy observation that he is a diva.'
Ahead of the release of 'Bharat', also starring Salman Khan and Disha Patani, Katrina Kaif speaks to Anupama Chopra about her last minute entry into the project, how she’s consciously trying to reinvent & add more of herself to her characters, and why producing a film is very much on the cards now. Watch this to see the actor demonstrate how she would like to be asked out on a date!
Easily one of India's first supermodels Lisa Ray speaks to Anupama Chopra about her first book Close To The Bone which chronicles her battle with cancer and her personal journey as an actor and mother to twin daughters. Lisa shares anecdotes from her time in 90s Bollywood and why she chose to stay away from showbiz.
What prompted #JacquelineFernandez to take up acting classes after a decade of being an actor? Anupama Chopra speaks to the actor after she returns from her acting workshop in LA. Jacqueline is all set to start filming her #NetflixOriginal film #MrsSerialKiller and tells us all about it too.
On the second episode of On The Move, filmmaker #AliAbbasZafar talks to us about collaborating with #SalmanKhan yet again in #Bharat which also stars #KatrinaKaif & #DishaPatani. He takes Anupama Chopra along with him as he dives into the post production of the film. Join them as they are on the move from his home to the DI theatre and the edit suite in which the film is currently being edited.
For the first time on Film Companion, Punjabi singing sensation Guru Randhawa chats with Anupama Chopra about his collaboration with Pitbull - 'Slowly Slowly', how he makes his music and why he loves performing at weddings. We also asked the singer about what his vices are and his answer surprised us!
GuruRandhawa #SlowlySlowly #Pitbull #PunjabiMusic #PunjabiSongs #SuitSuit #Patola #AnupamaChopra
Legendary music composer Bappi Lahiri completes 50 years in the movies this year. He talks to Anupama Chopra about the stories behind his music, getting Amitabh Bachchan and Kishore Kumar to sing and rap together, how he discovered Disco and why he chose to copyright his iconic look. Watch till the end to listen to the signature tune he composed for Film Companion!
A day after the release of 'No Fathers in Kashmir', director Ashvin Kumar and actress Soni Razdan recount the harrowing experience of getting this film made - right from bearing the brunt of demonetisation, to an 8-month fight with the censors, and finding enough shows at theatres.
Filmmaker Joe Russo of the Russo brothers fame chatted with Anupama Chopra about everything you need to know about 'Avengers: Endgame' which is being touted as the 'cinematic event of the decade'. He told us about how they went about ensuring everything about the script stayed secret, their process of making sure characters are essential to the narrative and why he doesn't read too much into fan theories.
Popular YouTube content creator Lilly Singh chats with Anupama Chopra during her visit to India for the YouTube FanFest 2019. She talks about her new "Bollywood rap song", Bollywood aspirations and what we can expect from her show 'A Little Late with Lilly Singh'. Singh also shares some valuable advice to fellow YouTubers and how the break from content creation helped her.
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LillySingh #Superwoman #YouTube #YTFF #NBC #RanveerSingh #OneLove
Punjabi singing sensation and actor Ammy Virk speaks to Anupama Chopra about making his Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh starrer ’83. They talk about his music career, the influence his family has on his films and his relationship with Diljit Dosanjh. The actor also talks about being the most viewed star in India on Youtube with over 750 million views on his song Laung Laachi.
LOCATION COURTESY: Bayroute, Juhu
Ahead of its release on Netflix, Anupama Chopra talks to the team of Delhi Crime actors Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang & director Richie Mehta about what went into filming the web series based on the 2012 Nirbhaya case. The team talks about their approach to the story, how they prepared for the gruesome shoot schedule and why telling this story was so important to each of them. The actors also speak about the role OTT platforms play in liberating them as performers.
ShefaliShah #RasikaDugal #RajeshTailang #RichieMehta #DelhiCrime #Netflix #AnupamaChopra
For the first time on Film Companion Akshay Kumar speaks to Anupama Chopra ahead of the release of his film Kesari. The actor talks about what drives him as an actor today, the burden of stardom and acting aspirations for his son Aarav Bhatia.
Malaika Arora joins Anupama Chopra for a conversation on Film Companion. They talk about how she’s built brand Malaika, the Instagram stardom she enjoys and rumours of an impending marriage to Arjun Kapoor. Malaika also talks about the freedom she feels after divorce, being a mother to her teenage son and her views on ‘item songs’ in films.
On Film Companion, Luka Chuppi actor Kriti Sanon tells Anupama Chopra about the challenges to get a foot into the big league of Bollywood, how she tries to crack her characters with a ’hit or miss’ approach and the quest to work with a director that can push her into a role that ’scares the hell out of her.’ The actor also tells us about the pressures of internet fame, constantly having to crack magazine covers and why she would never orchestrate something for Instagram!
Author of Democracy On The Road, Ruchir Sharma talks to Anupama Chopra about the spate of ‘political movies’ we’ve seen off late from Uri to Thackeray to The Accidental Prime Minister, how politics impacts Bollywood & why South India is a totally different ball game.
Alert: Spoilers Ahead
Post the huge opening day figures Gully Boy got at the box office, Anupama Chopra sits down in conversation with the film’s director Zoya Akhtar for a postmortem of what worked and what didn’t. The filmmaker takes us through the challenges of what what went into filmmaking the Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer based on the rap movement in India.
We sit down in conversation with the team of Sonchiriya, directed by Abhishek Chaubey and starring Sushant Singh Rajput, Bhumi Pednekar, Manoj Bajpayee, Ranvir Shorey and Ashutosh Rana. The film presents a rooted tale set in Chambal. The actors shed light on the process of filming this movie in extreme weather conditions, getting in sync with their characters and helping each other perform better.
For the first time on Film Companion, Kartik Aaryan talks to Anupama Chopra about his struggle to stardom, the 7 years that eventually lead to overnight stardom. getting used to the fame and now having his parents live with him in Mumbai.
We sit down in conversation with the director of Gully Boy before she leaves for Berlin for the premiere of her film. Here she talks to Anupama Chopra about directing her actors Ranveer Singh & Alia Bhatt in Dharavi, putting the focus on Hindustani hip hop and ensuring an authentic vibe throughout. The filmmaker tells us about the process of collaborating with over 50 hip-hop artist to create the music of the movie and getting her father and lyricist Javed Akhtar to also jam with them. What can one expect from Zoya’s new production house Tiger Baby? Watch this interview to find out.
In conversation with the actors of Gully Boy before they head to the Berlinale to premiere their film directed by Zoya Akhtar which releases in India on February 14th. Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt tell us about what they imbibed from each other’s acting styles and how they became their respective characters in the film. The duo address questions about the pay parity in Bollywood and whether actors charge a huge price today. They also address criticism that some of the raps from Gully Boy have come under. What do you think of the films music? Tell us in the comments below.
On World Cancer day, here's the inspiring Tahira Kashyap Khurrana in conversation with Anupama Chopra ahead of the shoot of her first feature film. The author and filmmaker sheds light on her battle with cancer and using her social media as a platform to spread positivity & awareness about the disease. She also tells us about the pressures of being married to a star, the expectations of a star wife, dealing with the failures of her husband Ayushmann Khurrana’s films and how they have evolved over their years of marriage.
On the latest episode of FC Unfiltered, Anil Kapoor who has entertained us for decades now, constantly reinventing himself, talks to acting students from film schools and members of the Film Companion Film Club about what keeps him ticking, how he’s managed to stay relevant and how he approaches his work and craft. Watch for the actors valuable insight to acting students.
Note: This audio may contain spoilers about Simmba.
After the big success of Ranveer Singh starrer Simmba, the film’s director Rohit Shetty sits down with Anupama Chopra for a post mortem on the film. Here he talks about making massy the new cool and how commercial films have become today’s parallel cinema. The director addresses the reservations Anupama Chopra had about how the female characters and the topic of rape was addressed in the film. Rohit Shetty gives us a peek into what he’s working on next and hints at an actress-centric cop film that is in the pipeline from his production house.
Tamannaah Bhatia, #KajalAggarwal & #ParulYadav who star in the South remakes of Kangana Ranaut’s #Queen, Paris Paris in Tamil, That is Mahalakshmi in Telugu & Butterfly in Kannada speak to Anupama Chopra about the process and challenges involved with simultaneously shooting four films in different languages, the cultural nuisances they had to factor in while filming each of the versions and the line they as actors have to tread while experimenting with their craft and not upsetting the fans that idolise them. There is also a Malayalam version titled Zam Zam starring Manjima Mohan.
A year after the release of his blockbuster Padmaavat starring Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor, reclusive filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali speaks exclusively to Anupama Chopra about the trauma he underwent leading up to the film’s release and why no filmmaker in the world should have to endure what he did. The filmmaker does a deep dive into his process of filmmaking, how he creates music while having a shower and how he leaves scope for spontaneity in his frames. We also get a peek into what Bhansali is working on next.
Emraan Hashmi’s Cheat India releases on 18th January. The actor talks to Anupama Chopra about what one can expect from Emraan 2.0 and what made him want to turn producer with this film. He also talks about trying to break away from the kissing-hero image he has been long associated with, making his debut in the digital space with Bard of Blood on Netflix and being conned into doing a kissing scene by his co-producers of Cheat India.
In this interview with Vicky Kaushal, he talks to us about the intense preparation he had to go through to become his character in his upcoming film Uri. The actor also talks us about handling the fame 2018 brought him, negotiating a relationship in the midst of this and the bond he’s built with the paparazzi.
Ranveer Singh is all set to take on his role in and as Simmba in director Rohit Shetty’s next masala entertainer. Here the actor talks about what it’s like to be Shetty’s hero, his other film Gully Boy premiering at the Berlin Film Festival and how this was the versatility he strived for as an actor. In his first interview with Film Companion after his marriage to Deepika Padukone, the actor talks about the influence she’s had on his life and craft and how their similar, normal upbringings plays a large role in them making it tick as a couple.
As she gears up for her debut film Kedarnath opposite Sushant Singh Rajput, Sara Ali Khan talks to Anupama Chopra about growing up knowing she wanted to be an actor, what an education in Columbia did for her and the pressures of being an actor in the age of social media. Did you know Sara has a secret Instagram account which he uses to stalk and like people on? Watch this interview in which she tells us all about it.
Film Companion brings to you it's first 'Adda' session with Anushka Sharma, Varun Dhawan, Sriram Raghavan and Navdeep Singh. Adda is the space where people from the film industry put their hair down and have a candid discussion about cinema. See how Varun and Anushka fight to prove that there’s nothing dark or off-beat about their latest choice of films.
In a midnight meeting with the cast of Imtiaz Ali's upcoming movie Jab Harry Met Sejal which releases on August 4th, Anupama Chopra sits down with Shah Rukh Khan & Anushka Sharma to talk about the film. Shah Rukh Khan and Anushka speak about their relationship with the emotion of love & whether they felt it made them better partners in real life.
Unfiltered, a segment featuring Anupama Chopra in conversation with professionals from various creative fields; We sat down with Sanjay Leela Bhansali to breakdown and understand his filmmaking process and look back at his magnificent filmography.
In Sacred Games, Netflix's first Indian original, actor Saif Ali Khan plays police officer Sartaj Singh, a character that has won him a lot of appreciation. But in the last 25 years, the actor has had an uneven career that has had its fair share of lows as well as highs like Dil Chahta Hai, Hum Tum and Cocktail. In this interview, the actor takes through the various phases of his career - the uncomfortable 90s, making his peace with the dancing, and slowly finding this stride.
Ahead of the release of her next film Hichki, actress Rani Mukerji speaks to film students about her career in the movies that spans over 21 years. She speaks about how she keeps herself updated as an actor and still works at honing her craft. She credits directors like Kamal Haasan and Mani Ratnam who cast her in off-beat films like Hey Ram and Yuva as being instrumental in her growth as a performer. In this interview we also explore Rani’s depth and range as an actor, by revisiting her intense performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Black as well as a romantic song with Shah Rukh Khan in Karan Johar’s Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna.
From using a perfume to get into character, giving over 70 takes for Saawariya, to why Jagga Jasoos failed - the Ranbir Kapoor speaks to a room full of film aspirants about the highs and lows of his career. He also speaks about what's he like when he falls in love and surviving his father Rishi Kapoor's harsh critique of his movies.
In our latest episode of FC Unfiltered, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui speaks to a roomful of acting students about his extraordinary journey. He speaks about the days when he went without food, money and was so sick that he had clumps of hair falling out. When asked about whether he ever doubted if he could become an actor, he said - I was always an actor. I just didn’t have work. Siddiqui also speaks about why he’s puzzled by people constantly calling him unconventional - Every second man in India looks like me. How am I unconventional? On acting decisions, he says he can never see himself play the regular 'shaadi-vyah’ roles and defends certain commercial choices like Munna Michael. This year Siddiqui will be seen playing Saadat Hasan Manto in Nandita Das’s film as well Netflix’s first Indian series Sacred Games. He’s currently preparing to play Balasaheb Thackeray in a biopic.
After 18 years of doing films, Kareena Kapoor Khan makes her radio debut with What Women Want. In this conversation with Anupama Chopra she talks about what excited her about the format, the pressures of parenting her immensely popular toddler Taimur, why she believes she can still be relatable to every woman despite her fairytale life and how she hopes to steer her career from here. She also gives us her tips on parenting, fitness, style and acting.
She's been in the news for controversies with Hrithik Roshan, Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan and Saif Ali Khan, but in this conversation with Anupama Chopra, Simran actress Kangana Ranaut talks about being an actor. What she's done to better her craft, bounce back from failures and even about a back-up plan she has in place if all else fails.
In this interview with Anupama Chopra, Bhuvan Bam of 'BB Ki Vines' fame talks about how he runs India's most successful YouTube channel single-handedly. The 24 year old also speaks about how his parents reacted to him becoming an overnight sensation, his writing process and his Bollywood ambitions.
Two years ago when we met Diljit Dosanjh, a few weeks before the release of Udta Punjab, he spoke about how he was happy doing limited roles in Bollywood - only characters he identified with. Now, post the release of his latest film Soorma, which is a biopic on former Indian hockey captain Sandeep Singh, the actor says he feels more prepared to take on more challenges on screen. He also tells us about being looked at as a style icon and how he can't help himself from spending money on designer clothes and shoes. We also learn about the unlikely inspirations of his successful music videos High End and El Sueno and his tryst with private jets.
Punjabi rapper Badshah has just released his first solo album O.N.E after much delay. In this interview, he talks about why it took him so long to create 17 songs that are intensely personal and his future plans to grow brand Badshah. He also throws light on some of the controversial lyrics in his songs and defends accusations of mysogyny in his writing and music videos.
We re-live 10 years of Om Shanti Om with filmmaker Farah Khan. Khan talks to Anupama Chopra about various anecdotes from the making of the Shah Rukh Khan- Deepika Padukone starrer. The filmmaker also shares various stories of the making of the 'Deewangi' song that saw the likes of Salman Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukherji, Priyanka Chopra etc come together to celebrate the movies.
Ahead of the release of Sui Dhaaga, Anushka Sharma & Varun Dhawan meet Anupama Chopra for a session of FC Unfiltered with a live audience. In this interview, the actors talk about striking a balance between commercial & niche cinema, why female actors should be “fearless” and demand higher pay and their take on the now viral Mamta memes. Anushka speaks candidly about how she and her cricketer husband Virat Kohli manage to disconnect from the fame and stay grounded in their marriage.