Spill the Tea with Sneha: Recent Episodes
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Spill the Tea with Sneha is Film Companion's brand new show, where Sneha Menon Desai gets artists to 'spill the tea' in her own way.
A Film Companion exclusive from the sets of Bun Tikki with Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi. Sneha Menon Desai takes you on the sets of the Manish Malhotra produced film directed by Faraz Ansari for the shoot of the film's climax scene. The actresses talk about their stories from the sets in the 80s, their working relationship and how they choose their projects now. Of course we asked Zeenat Aman about her Instagram A-game!
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In this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai, Mira Kapoor talks about her journey into the public life on her own terms. What it’s been like to turn entrepreneur with her skincare brand Akind, dealing with the backlash on her comments on working mothers a few years ago and how she ensures she keeps it real for her children. She also talks about her relationship with her in-laws, and the role Shahid Kapoor has played in her life.#MiraKapoor #Akind 00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Mira Kapoor01:10 - Has Mira figured out what kind of entrepreneur she is?02:21 - What kind of decisions has she had to make in the last month?04:06 - Non-negotiables in terms of what Mira didn’t want AKIND to be05:22 - Skincare mistakes of Mira, to learn from07:04 - People assumptions on why one shouldn’t work, and the ONE BIG CONTROVERSY12:26 - Navigating through the fame15:20 - Making herself relatable but also aspirational17:27 - Teaching children the idea of gratitude20:41 - Shahid being a “complete mess” until Mira entered24:50 - The most misunderstood thing about being Mira Kapoor27:34 - Juggling between home and work29:43 - What helps Mira keep it real?31:43 - Introducing one and all to AKIND
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In this interview with Sneha Menon Desai, Nawazuddin Siddiqui discusses his enduring love for theatre and how his home reflects his personality. He shares that his daughter is learning acting and how she prefers not to seek his advice. He further candidly admits to scenes in his filmography that he dislikes. He talks about how, despite the industry's challenges, he navigates the "big bad world" by staying grounded and maintaining his integrity, emphasising the importance of keeping a balanced perspective in both his personal and professional life.#NawazuddinSiddiqui #RautuKaRaaz00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Nawazuddin Siddiqui 01:55 - When did Nawaz make this house? And how did he create it?06:05 - Falling into the trap of “Apun Ich Bhagwan Hai”07:52 - Nawaz’s personalised book recommendations08:48 - Can acting be taught and learnt?09:53 - How does he do it every single time?12:45 - “Bohut tezz aur bahut ajeeb”13:39 - Trusting easily what people show14:47 - Being hopeless from Bollywood17:27 - Good people missing out on opportunities18:36 - Most peaceful part of Nawaz’s house22:21 - An actor becoming a caricature of his own self24:11 - Doing a good scene25:07 - Nawaz’s favourite scene of himself26:44 - Going back to his hometown28:16 - Nawaz’s daughter taking over his Instagram account31:08 - Does he teach her acting?31:56 - Dedicating half of his life to acting, and the losses dealt with on the way33:13 - Three of films of his he hopes the new generation sees35:04 - Getting frustrated with lazy acting
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In an engaging interview with Sneha Menon Desai, Abhay Verma, the star of "Munjya," opens up about his incredible 14-year journey to finally get his big break in the industry. He describes moving to Mumbai, where he immersed himself in the vibrant acting community. He shares his experience of having sleepless nights since the release of "Munjya," reflecting on his newfound success and the challenges ahead.#Munjya #AbhayVerma 00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Abhay Verma01:15 - What have the last couples of days been like, for Abhay?01:40 - What is he enjoying most, right now?02:35 - Being surprised with the staggering opening03:59 - The emotional connectivity with Aaram Nagar05:09 - Some major compliments received06:54 - Picking scripts, and how it’s working for Abhay08:23 - The dream feeling distant enough10:45 - Making observations during the struggle, and working away from the same12:46 - Seeing yourself on the poster16:48 - Landing back inside Aaram Nagar17:36 - Not referring to the period before grabbing the film, as ‘struggle’22:40 - Being the “AD-Boy”22:43 - Blocking out the noise26:20 - Abhay’s biggest risks in life
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In this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai, Chhaya Kadam reflects on her meteoric rise over the past year, sharing insights into her journey within the Indian Film Industry. She elaborates on the significance of representing India at Cannes’24 and the profound experience of winning the Grand Prix for her role in Payal Kapadia's directorial masterpiece, "All We Imagine As Light". Amidst the whirlwind of success, Chhaya discusses the factors that anchor her to reality and gratitude, while also highlighting the pivotal roles that projects like "Madgaon Express" and "Laapataa Ladies" played in amplifying her visibility.
ChhayaKadam #LaapataaLadies #AllWeImagineAsLight #CannesFilmFestival 00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Chhaya Kadam01:34 - Chhaya’s memories of her house03:10 - Playing Kabaddi and the same shaping her craft05:54 - Her first film not releasing and the impact of the same07:50 - The challenge of being and acting as a star08:53 - 15 years of hardwork12:34 - The experience of Cannes and the pay off13:53 - Why does Chhaya think the success came late to her?15:41 - Her scripts being completely written for her, and the gut feeling surrounding characters17:54 - Was Cannes how Chhaya imagined it?23:19 - The entry of the cast at the Cannes Red Carpet28:38 - Going up on stage to collect the award30:24 - Does Chhaya think this the best time to be a heroine35:56 - What is Chhaya enjoying the most currently?40:33 - Has anything changed for Chhaya in last one year?
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In this episode of Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai, the Do Aur Do Pyaar couple - Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi talk about marriages, relationships, and more. They discuss the film’s premise and how they feel it’s one that couples would very closely be able to associate themselves with. They delve into their own separate married lives, and discuss how vocal they both are in their own sweet ways.00:00 - Spilling The Tea with Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi00:58 - The first time Vidya and Pratik met each other02:20 - Moving from the awkwardness to the lived-in chemistry between the two04:13 - Pratik being starstruck by Vidya05:18 - Vidya coming from a place where she didn’t think she would get married07:25 - The ideal partner list08:38 - Their biggest RED FLAGS in a marriage 09:52 - Outright confessing their love to their respective spouses11:03 - The one pathetic assumption about Bollywood stars12:13 - Constantly getting linked up and spouses being dragged into conversations13:12 - “When I was cheated on…”14:54 - An area in their marriage that they’d want to put more work in15:35 - Vidya journey with healing19:42 - “40s are the new 20s”21:09 - Vidya on “CREW”
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Raveena Tandon and Ruchi Narain, the women in and behind the upcoming Disney+ Hotstar show Karmma Calling are on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. The duo share insights on what led to the decade long wait in making this show, their belief in Karma, and the differences in how the industry functioned in the 90s to now. They talk about the authenticity of cat-fight gossips, workload, and much more.
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Ahead of the release of Dhak Dhak, Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Shaikh, and Sanjana Sanghi speak with Sneha Menon Desai about the meaning behind the film’s title, the essence of riding a bike, and the empowerment it brings. They also share insights about battling stereotypes as women, facing challenges while shooting in the Himalayas, and the evolving role of women in cinema.Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - https://www.youtube.com/user/TheFIlmCompanionFollow Us On:https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanionhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanion
Varun Sharma takes Sneha Menon Desai to Aaram Nagar in Mumbai, a place where it all began for him 10 years ago. They talk about the box-office success of Fukery 3, how Shah Rukh Khan shaped him and the lessons he learnt from his character 'Choocha' in the Fukrey franchise. He also shared stories from his early days and the insights he gained about Bollywood over the last 10 years of his career.Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribeFollow Us On:https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanionhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanion
Ahead of the release of the “Friday Night Plan" on Netflix, Babil Khan speaks exclusively to Sneha Menon Desai about his childhood and learnings from his baba. The actor also takes us on an auto ride something he does from time to time. Babil speaks about his approach to acting and how he approaches his characters.Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribeFollow Us On:https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanionhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanion
Anurag Kashyap speaks with Sneha Menon Desai about the process of scriptwriting, his relationship with money, and the challenges and rewards of the Indian film industry. He also touches upon his relationship with his daughter Aaliyah Kashyap and the intricate balance between personal life and professional grind. He discusses his experience of working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui as an actor and explains why he wanted to take a stand for Neeraj Ghaywan when haters were trolling him.Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribeFollow Us On:https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanionhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanion
Sushmita Sen speaks with Sneha Menon Desai about her transformative journey portraying the transgender icon Gauri Sawant. She reflects on her challenges and learnings as an actress on the sets of Taali and advocates for inclusivity. From reminiscing about her time as Miss Universe to discussing her maternal instincts and challenges in the entertainment industry, discover the candid, unfiltered essence of Sushmita Sen.
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The cast of Guns and Gulaabs, including Dulquer Salmaan, Rajkummar Rao, Adarsh Gourav, and Gulshan Devaiah, spoke with Sneha Menon Desai about their favourite things from being '90s kids, the thrill of portraying whimsically absurd characters, and the magic of collaborating with a team of dedicated cinephiles. They also shared their working experience with directors Raj & DK.
Ahead of the release of Heart of Stone, Alia Bhatt and Gal Gadot speak with Sneha Menon Desai to discuss the intricacies of choreographing swag, their bond formed over working in the American market, and the lighter moments on set. Alia recounts Gal's endearing coffee-making gesture, and both stars reflect on their journey in the realm of fame, emphasizing the importance of personal connections.
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Janhvi Kapoor, Varun Dhawan, and Nitesh Tiwari speak to Sneha Menon Desai at the global trailer launch of Prime Video’s Bawaal in Dubai. They talk about their chemistry and their ‘interesting’ first meeting. Tune in to this interview to know why Janhvi calls herself a stalker!
From wanting to be known for more than just her effortless sex appeal to the many misconceptions one may have about Sobhita Dhulipala, the actor comes clean on what it's taken her to get to this phase of her career and spills the tea on where she wants to go from here. You can see Sobhita on The Night Manager Part 2 on Disney Plus Hotstar.
In this exclusive interview with Film Companion, Naseeruddin Shah speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about the 'immaturity' of stardom today, why he chooses not to fall prey to the celebrity entourage culture and admits to now being tired of acting after a 55-year-long career.
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In this episode of Film Companion's "Spill the Tea," Sneha Menon Desai sits down with Alaya F for an inside look at the actor's vanity over a fun session of fluid art. Alaya tells us about her reaction to the support she's received from Priyanka Chopra Jonas. Alaya also emphasizes the importance of keeping up with what her contemporaries are doing.
Join us for an exclusive interview with Radhika Apte as we discuss women's empowerment, body image, and the Indian film industry. Hear her thoughts on diversity, inclusivity, and representation in entertainment. Get insights on her journey and whether Bollywood gave her due recognition. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
Did you know Kareena was going to be a lawyer? Kareena Kapoor Khan is on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai where she talks about the fourth season of her show Mirchi Plus What Women Want. She talks about raising two boys Taimur and Jeh with Saif Ali Khan, the rules in the Kapoor-Khan household and their styles of parenting.
Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar are on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai talking about their film Bheed directed by Anubhav Sinha, how being the best of friends translates on set and the importance of consciously trying to live normal, non-starry lives.
Rocket Boys Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh are Spilling Tea with Sneha ahead of the shows season 2. How did they incorporate feedback from season 1? What makes them so different as actors? And what do they actually bond about. We have all the answers including an update on Pataal Lok and Made In Heaven Season 2.
Ahead of the release of Happy Family, Ratna Pathak Shah and Ayesha Jhulka celebrate Womens’ Day on Spill The Tea with Sneha. The two ladies talk about the evolution of the Hindi film actress, the roles they are getting to explore and enjoy today and what they miss about the past.
Aditi Rao Hydari is on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai demonstrating her morning skincare routine and face pack recipe. She talks about her love for period dramas, what romance means to her and why she thinks she’d be very good in an out and out comedy role.
After a breakthrough performance in Farzi, Bhuvan Arora speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about getting into the headspace of Firoz, learning the lingo and the rap, and finding his chemistry with Shahid Kapoor. The actor also talks to us about his decade-long journey to finding his footing as an actor, why he dislikes the ‘hero ka dost’ tag, and what the days since Farzi’s release has been like for him.
Shahid Kapoor is spilling tea with Sneha Menon Desai ahead of the release of Farzi, also starring Vijay Sethupathi and Raashi Khanna on Prime Video. The actor talks about his two decades as an artist, coping with dark phases in his career, and why he really enjoys playing a bad guy on screen.
Neena Gupta and Sarika speak to Sneha Menon Desai about front-lining a film in their 60s with Uunchai, changing the narrative for female actors, and how they feel about heroes romancing heroines half their age. They also spill the tea about raising daughters who are unapologetically themselves.
Sidharth Malhotra & Rakul Singh are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai on Film Companion. The actors are promoting their Diwali release Thank God and they tell us about their movie milestones, playing cat and mouse with the media about their relationships and what we can expect from the film that also stars Ajay Devgn.
Janhvi Kapoor speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about her new film Mili. Here, she does a 'smell and tell' test of her favourite ice creams while she bares her heart out about her insecurities, finding her true self and mistakes she'd want her sister Khushi Kapoor to avoid.
We're eating Pani Puri with Rashmika Mandanna on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai! Over some delicious Mumbai street food, Rashmika and Sneha chat about her Hindi film debut with Goodbye starring Amitabh Bachchan, what self-care means to her today and the biggest sacrifices that go into achieving the pan-India stardom she enjoys today. Did you know the story behind her 'irreplaceable' tattoo?
Mouni Roy is basking in the praise for her performance as Junoon in the Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer Brahmāstra. Over vada pav and cutting chai, she talks to Sneha Menon Desai on Spill The Tea about getting into the headspace of this 'outlandish' character, responding to criticism when the trailer dropped and her experience sharing screen time with Shah Rukh Khan.
"I am stupid ambitious" says Dulquer Salmaan as he speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about the success of Sita Ramam, his new Hindi film Chup and what it will take for his father Mammootty and him to act in a film together. Watch the actor on Spill The Tea as he talks about his insecurities, critics and why he will never consider acting his 'birthright'.
Ahead of the release of Shamshera, Ranbir Kapoor, Vaani Kapoor & Karan Malhotra are on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai telling us everything that went into making the magnum opus. In this candid and fun conversation, Ranbir talks to us about fatherhood, his love for Masai Mara, and what defines his relationship with Alia Bhatt.
Ahead of the release of Rashtra Kavach: OM, Aditya Roy Kapur is on Film Companion on a windy, rain-filled morning in Mumbai. He makes a perfect cup of coffee for Sneha Menon Desai as they discuss his new 'action star' avatar, the fitness regime that ensued and things he would never trade for stardom.
Radhika Apte and Vikrant Massey are spilling tea in a Mystery Room. Join them as they unravel an adventure with Sneha Menon Desai while decoding the secrets about the film industry, things they want to change and the perils not succumbing to the stereotype in Bollywood.
The cast of the multilingual film Major, based on Major Sandeep Unnikrishnan's life, is here to discuss the toiling process of telling a national hero's story, working with Mahesh Babu & Namrata Shirodkar as producers on this project, & more.
Bobby Deol is spilling the tea on Film Companion. The actor gives Sneha Menon Desai a tour of Sunny Super Sound as we discuss Lord Bobby and his meme supremacy, possibly being the country's most streamed movie actor with Aashram, and what he's enjoying most about the second innings in Bollywood.
This is our version of 'Emily in Andheri' - Nakuul Mehta and Anya Singh are spilling tea with Sneha Menon Desai ahead of Never Kiss Your Best Friend S2. We chat over a round of bowling about friendship, fame and Nakuul's 'Instagrammable baby' Sufi!
“Being a common man is my USP” - Sonu Sood speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about taking over from Rannvijay Singh as the host of MTV Roadies, the pressures of living up to the ‘God-like’ persona and his expectations from his actor colleagues.
It's a Lucknowi dawat on Spill the Tea with Sneha. Join us as Kunal Kemmu hosts us for an authentic meal over a chat about his crime thriller Abhay 3, growing up as ‘the famous kid from the movies,’ and the hustle of surviving Bollywood.
"My school friends really cut me to size" - Abhishek Bachchan & Nimrat Kaur are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai talking about their life in their film Dasvi, their rapport with their school friends and a piece of advice to their 16-year old self. Bachchan talks about the sentiment behind the emotional post by his father and why he believes 'audiences are far less forgiving today.'
Ranbir Kapoor is candid in this conversation with Sneha Menon Desai about his father Rishi Kapoor’s last film Sharmaji Namkeen, finally wrapping Brahmāstra and the status on his much-talked about wedding with Alia Bhatt. Watch the actor along with Ritesh Sidhwani and Hitesh Bhatia relive their memories of Rishi Kapoor, his passion for food and drinks and how Paresh Rawal filled in his shoes.
Malayalam actors Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben are on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. They indulge in Mumbai street food like Vada Pav and Misal Pav as they chat about their Aashiq Abu film Naaradan, the changing face of Malayalam cinema and who's on their Bollywood bucket list. Tovino Thomas and Anna Ben's Naradan released on March 3rd in theatres near you.
On Valentine's Day, Sanya Malhotra & Vikrant Massey spill the tea about their new film Love Hostel that's coming up on Zee5. From demonstrating their dancing prowess to playing a round of love shots with nerf guns, this episode with Sneha Menon Desai is packed with lots of laughter and fun.
We're spilling tea with Jim Sarbh & Ishwak Singh about their new show Rocket Boys a biopic on the lives of Dr. Homi Bhabha and Vikram Sarabhai. The actors tell Sneha Menon Desai about playing these 'genius personalities', their opposite styles of acting, what they envy about each other.
"I've done more work this year than I did in my entire career" - Shefali Shah speaks to Sneha Menon Desai about 'finally' getting her due as an actor, the rules of engagement when being directed by her husband in Disney+ Hotstar's Human and bracing for life in lockdown.
R. Madhavan and Surveen Chawla are in the mood to spill tea and truth bombs about marriage. They discuss their new outing Decoupled on Netflix, and how to maintain a squeaky clean image in the 'big bad world' of Bollywood.
"It took the industry 18 years to give me a role like Mrs. Gandhi" - Lara Dutta invites Sneha for a staycation in Mumbai. Over a cozy catchup, they talk about her latest outing Hiccups and Hookups, the praise for her performance in Bellbottom and why she's having the 'best time of her life' now.
From casting calls, starry tantrums to cracking auditions, Soni Razdan, Ayush Mehra, Aahana Kumra and Radhika Seth are spilling tea on everything that goes behind being a Bollywood agent. Their show Call My Agent: Bollywood releases on Netflix on 29th October.
"Busy is the new happy" - Kriti Sanon tells Sneha Menon Desai about her new life mantra, her exciting roster of films from Adipursh to Bachchan Pandey and the 'high' she gets getting to play vastly different characters in them. She also tells us about how life changed post the success of Mimi and what she's enjoying most.
It’s a fun-filled and equally nostalgic edition of Spill The Tea featuring Dhruv Sehgal, Mithila Palkar and a nerf gun! Sneha Menon Desai goes on a tour of The Little Things House as she reminisces the best moments of the Netflix show with its lead cast.
“I’m not as far along in my acting career as I thought I would’ve been” - Sidhartha Mallya is on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai talking about his mental health memoir If I'm Honest, why he gave up alcohol and the some of biggest mistakes he’s made in life.
For the first time on Spill the Tea with Sneha, we attempt a table read. Shiddat actors Radhika Madan and Sunny Kaushal revisit the film's script after two years and enact a crucial scene. They also tell us about their 'easy chemistry', the physics behind shooting the film's poster and how they changed as artists after the lockdown.
“Solely riding on the numbers is f***ed up” - Badshah is spilling tea with Sneha. Here he tells her about his new song #BadBoyBadGirl and why he thinks it’s become ‘cool’ to hate on him.
I turned producer so as to not be labelled an intrusive actor - Taapsee Pannu is spilling tea with Sneha! The actor tells us about Annabelle Sethupathi with Vijay Sethupathi, why she named her production house Outsider Films and approaching Mani Ratnam for a film.
"I was knocking on doors asking directors to see me beyond the romantic hero image" - Dino Morea is in the mood to Spill The Tea with Sneha. He tells us about which animal he equated The Empire's Shaybani Khan on Disney + Hotstar to, dealing with rejection and what he's savouring most about the success that's now coming his way.
"My daughter has changed me in three days" - Aparshakti Khurana tells Sneha Menon Desai about how years of playing the 'hero ka dost' prepared him for playing the lead in Helmet, becoming a dad for the first time and how his big brother Ayushmann shaped his film choices.
“I end up doing all the aada-tedha characters” - Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Harshvardhan Rane and Vinil Mathew chat with Sneha Menon Desai on Spill the Tea about Haseen Dillruba, capturing the complexities of love and being bullied by Taapsee on set.
The cast and director of Sardar Ka Grandson, Arjun Kapoor, Rakul Singh, Neena Gupta and Kaashvie Nair are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. Here, they tell us about discovering their homes in lockdown, reveal some home truths and share what we can expect from the film.
"I don't feel like singing what's trending!" - Sunidhi Chauhan and Shalmali are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. We're talking about their collaboration 'Here Is Beautiful', their sisterhood from shared experiences and how they want to change the narrative for female vocalists in Bollywood.
A. R. Rahman and Ehan Bhat are on Spill the Tea with Sneha talking about their movie 99 Songs, why the film took close to a decade to come to life and what they learnt from the experience. We also ask Rahman about a song that changed his life and what he believes to be the role of an artist towards society.
"They said I'm too pretty to be the best friend, but not pretty enough for the lead role." - From their film being stalled, the nepotism tag and mistakes they hope to not make in showbiz, Isabelle Kaif & Sooraj Pancholi chat with Sneha Menon Desai on Spill the Tea about Time To Dance and more.
"I had started becoming okay with mediocrity" - Parineeti Chopra spills tea with Sneha Menon Desai over a conversation about The Girl On The Train on Netflix India, getting stereotyped as 'carefree & chirpy' and lessons from surviving a decade in Bollywood.
Singer Shreya Ghoshal is on Film Companion entertaining us with her melodious voice. Apart from getting her to sing her biggest chartbusters, we also get chatting about the changes she'd like to see in the music industry, why there isn't a female Arijit Singh and the paid marketing push that is making the music scene 'delusional'.
The South Indian creators adda and all the love for it pushed us to get the 'Dilli wale' creators on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. Here, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh, Saloni Gaur, Ankush Bahuguna, Karan Sareen discuss their muse - the 'Dilli wali aunty', becoming hyper vigilant as creators and the one thing that makes them most Delhi.
Jordindian 's Naser Al Azzeh and Vineeth "Beep" Kumar, Niharika Nm , Danish Sait & Sumukhi Suresh have, over time, intelligently mined South Indian humour and managed to make it relatable across borders. Sneha Menon Desai chats with them about their process, their collaborations and the true test of just how South Indian they really are!
The cast of Tribhanga, Kajol and Tanvi Azmi, along with the film’s director Renuka Shahane, are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. They chat about the filmmaking process, emotions they find hard to portray on screen and what the pandemic taught them about relationships.
"It will be a very conscious decision to not only stick to romance." - On his birthday, Rohit Saraf chats with Sneha Menon Desai about taking the internet by storm with Mismatched on @Netflix India (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZSNzBgFub_WWil6TOTYwAg) getting famous in lockdown and what he’s hoping to make of his new ‘national crush’ status.
"It's the most commercial & massy film of my career." - Bhumi Pednekar is on Spill the Tea with Sneha, talking about Durgamati, finding the 2.0 version of herself in lockdown, and joking about why the pandemic has been particularly hard on single women!
Genelia and Riteish Deshmukh are on Spill the Tea with Sneha sharing secrets about what keeps their marriage intact, how they as star parents keep a check on their children and what they as a family did to survive her 21-day isolation period.
On this episode of Spill the Tea with Sneha, comedians Dolly Singh & Varun Thakur are in the mood to say it as it is - from the biggest myth about their jobs to the strangest pitch they've got from brands watch this duo for a laugh riot.
"It’s not 'Gone With The Wind' or 'Mughal-e-Azam' that it needs to be reviewed" - Ahead of Netflix's The Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari, Bhavana Pandey & Seema Khan host a special brunch edition of Spill the Tea with Kusha Kapila and Sneha Menon Desai.
Prajakta Koli, Rohit Saraf & Rannvijay Singha tell Sneha Menon Desai about the motivation behind their web series Mismatched, what drives the content they create and the challenges faced by young actors today.
Ahead of A Suitable Boy on Netflix on October 23rd, the ladies of the series, Rasika Dugal, Shahana Goswani, Mahira Kakkar and Tanya Maniktala chat with Sneha Menon Desai about the rules of engagement in a massive ensemble cast and what makes a Mira Nair set special.
In a Film Companion Exclusive, singer and songwriter @Prateek Kuhad (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCMwXzQYeZJ7ml7kQObcvXjA) chats with Sneha Menon Desai on Spill The Tea about what life in lockdown has been like, why mean comments on the Internet really bother him, and what he’d write about, if not heartbreak.
After his video 'Rasode Mein Kon Tha' went viral, Yashraj Mukhate is on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai talking about how life changes after a viral video, being hounded by brands for collaborations and how he's hoping to cash in on the surge in popularity.
"Playing the morally upright woman is very boring" - Konkona Sensharma and Bhumi Pednekar are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai to chat about Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, the thrill of essaying titular characters and what they hope the audience takes away from the film.
"I didn’t make the right choices, but I am still here, 20 years later” - Neha Dhupia chats with Sneha Menon Desai about Season 5 of her podcast No Filter Neha, working around her toddler’s schedules to produce the show from home and the ‘formula’ behind ensuring the paparazzi rarely get a picture of her baby.
"It's going to take a while to clean this mess" - Vikrant Massey is candid, honest and speaks straight from the heart when he talks about how the toxicity over the last few months has impacted his family, his incredibly busy movie calendar with films like Cargo on Netflix and the series Mirzapur 2 on Amazon Prime Video, and why he thinks 'brand Vikrant' is still 3-4 years away.
"Just because I’ve decided to open my life to everyone, I can’t expect the same from my boyfriend & family" - Prajakta Koli aka MostlySane is on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai chatting about the lure of being an actor with Khayali Pulao, and Mismatched on Netflix, breaking out of a creativity rut and where she draws the line between public and private.
"My mother was a star actress and her rates were high!" Mother-daughter duo Neena and Masaba Gupta are on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai to talk about their new mockumentary Masaba Masaba on Netflix. They chat about how they approached the series, how their relationship has evolved over time. We are also joined by the film's director Sonam Nair and executive producer Ashvini Yardi.
"There are a lot of us talking and perhaps we should be given more credit." - Swara Bhasker chats with Sneha Menon Desai about her new web series Flesh on Eros Now, the flak Bollywood gets for being silent and producers staying away from her because of her ’nuisance value’.
20 million subscribers on YouTube! Ashish Chanchlani celebrates the milestone with Sneha Menon Desai on Film Companion. The YouTuber chats with us about the nature of the fame he enjoys, why he would 'marry Bhuvan Bam,' and the hilarious story of how he once used his blue tick on Instagram to get some free food!
Sanya Malhotra plays the role of Vidya Balan’s daughter in the biopic Shakuntala Devi that releases on July 31st on Amazon Prime Video. Here, she chats with Sneha Menon Desai about her new look for the film, being ‘paralysed’ in awe of Vidya Balan on the sets of the film. She also lets us in on the importance of self care in the life of an actor and how she tries to not let the media scrutiny get to her.
Ahead of the release of Lootcase on Disney+Hotstar on 31st July, the team behind the film, actors Kunal Kemmu, Rasika Dugal, Gajraj Rao, Ranvir Shorey & director Rajesh Krishnan, is on Spill the Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. From the changing face of promotions to who their comic inspirations are - tune in for one hell of a laugh riot!
"The surname was a key to open the door, but later, it just became baggage." - Shruti Haasan is on Spill The Tea with Sneha where we're chatting about her new film Yaara, releasing on ZEE5, and the 2.0 version of herself! From admitting to being 'awful' in her first film to the lessons on stardom she wishes she had got, the actress is candid and carefree in this chat.
With nearly 100 hilarious lockdown videos and a film up for release this Friday - Danish Sait is Spilling Tea with Sneha Menon Desai. They chat about his upcoming Kannada film 'French Biriyani', releasing on @Amazon Prime Video India (https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UC4zWG9LccdWGUlF77LZ8toA) , and the business of being funny. Danish gives us an exclusive sneak peek of all the props that go into making his videos. Which of his many characters is your favourite?
"In lockdown, I have shot videos everywhere other than my bathroom" - Vidya Balan is on Spill The Tea with Sneha Menon Desai chatting about Shakuntala Devi, which is up for release on Amazon Prime Video India, learning to cook in lockdown and what it would take for her to feel safe on set again.
On Spill The Tea, Ronit Roy is reliving 10 years of Vikramaditya Motwane's Udaan! The actor tells Sneha Menon Desai how he landed the role, and a scene he felt he was particularly good at. Ronit also shares incredible anecdotes from the sets of Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, Kasautii Zindagii Kay and Adaalat, which made him the household name he is today.
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Internet star and content creator Kusha Kapila is on Spill The Tea with Sneha! Over an exciting cooking session where they attempt to make Kusha's mother's Aloo Jeera recipe, she chats about being a content creator, the challenges and the perks, and where you draw the line when it comes to holding on to your privacy.
The internet is raving about Srishti Shrivastava's crackling performance in Gulabo Sitabo! We chat with the actor on Spill The Tea to find out what her director Shoojit Sircar told her that helped her crack the character, her overwhelming first meeting with Amitabh Bachchan and the giddy rush of fame she's soaking in right now.
On Spill The Tea, Mini Mathur is on a mission to teach Sneha how to brew the perfect cup of tea. From knowing your teas, to how to brew it - watch this video and make notes! The actor and host also tell us about women and ageing, dealing with holding back the release of Kabir Khan's '83, and how she's making every day count, even in lockdown.
We're spilling tea with the latest viral star on the internet - Saloni Gaur AKA Nazma Aapi! Your host Sneha Menon Desai gets her to recreate her characters including the hilarious 'Kangana Run-Out'! Did you know Saloni functions without a WiFi connection in her hometown Bulandshahr? Listen to this episode to get to know everything about her!
In a first on Spill The Tea, watch Sneha Menon Desai and Rakul Singh spill the tea from their homes. Rakul tells us about her quarantine routine, including her workout and eating habits, and she also gets Sneha to get healthy, in the comforts of her home.
Singing and YouTube star Shirley Setia invites Film Companion host Sneha Menon Desai for breakfast at a Parsi cafe in Mumbai. She's making her acting debut with Netflix film Maska. The duo indulge in some bun maska while they chat about internet stardom, them trolls and even try their hand at a jukebox nearby!
Post his break from television, #KaranTacker (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KaranTacker) is back with a new web series, Special Ops directed by Neeraj Pandey for Hotstar. On Spill The Tea, the actor invites FC host Sneha Menon Desai to tag along on the sets of the show to get a sneak peek into the shooting process, his pet peeves on set and what it was like to work with the likes of Kay Kay Menon and Divya Dutta.
Jitendra Kumar is all set to star opposite Ayushmann Khurrana in Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan. In his first interview post the film's announcement, Spill The Tea host Sneha Menon Desai meets him for a cup of coffee and conversation as they chat about the hype and hysteria around a big Bollywood film and making a household name for himself with 'Jeetu Bhaiya'.
"Every big TV show comes to be today, but I can’t give in to that comfort" - Over a walk in his college in Mumbai, actor Nakuul Mehta chats with Sneha Menon Desai on Spill The Tea about the ‘mental’ fan love, fame from TV and his new web series 'Never Kiss Your Best Friend'.
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Rapper Naezy whose life along with fellow rapper Divine's inspired the Ranveer Singh-Alia Bhatt starrer #GullyBoy (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23GullyBoy) chats with Sneha Menon Desai about his learnings from the two-year break, what he's doing differently now and his comeback album Maghreb.
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On Spill The Tea, comedian Rohan Joshi takes Sneha Menon Desai to the beach in South Mumbai where he grew up to experience the street food there. He chats about finding his footing as a comedian, coping with the repercussions of the #MeToo (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MeToo) movement on AIB and how he picked up the pieces and rebuilt himself and what we can expect from his upcoming Amazon special.
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In true Punjabi style, Sunny Kaushal invites our cameras over to his home for a treat of his mother’s delicious aloo parathas. The actor tells Sneha about his upcoming release Bhangra Paa Le, his rapport with brother Vicky Kaushal and gives us a peek into his fascinating sneaker collection.
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We have a new episode of Spill the Tea with Sneha! Little Things actor and writer #DhruvSehgal (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DhruvSehgal) is on the show to chat about season 3 of the #Netflix (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Netflix) original. Dhruv invites our cameras home for a cup of coffee which he expertly brews while telling us about his process, the challenges of being an actor and his much-talked about chemistry with #MithilaPalkar (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MithilaPalkar) . Read Rahul Desai's review of Little Things 2 here: https://www.filmcompanion.in/little-t... (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.filmcompanion.in%2Flittle-things-season-2-mithila-palkar-netflix-review-rahul-desai&event=video_description&redir_token=ofPMz2voD6sXoWFUA2oYH6euQyZ8MTU3MzIwMTI1MEAxNTczMTE0ODUw&v=fAfy9aT-G30) Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe (https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FFCsubscribe&event=video_description&redir_token=ofPMz2voD6sXoWFUA2oYH6euQyZ8MTU3MzIwMTI1MEAxNTczMTE0ODUw&v=fAfy9aT-G30)
From Kukoo in #SacredGames to Mamie Ahuja in The Verdict, #KubbraSait joins Sneha Menon Desai on the latest episode of #SpillTheTea with Sneha to discuss her rise to fame. Over cups of iced Americano, the duo discuss life in Mumbai, stardom and what she wants to make of her new lease of life.
She's a part of #Hotstar (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Hotstar) 's The Office, Season 2 and #MallikaDua (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MallikaDua) is in full promotion mode! Sneha Menon Desai joins her for a session of #SpillTheTea (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SpillTheTea) as she discovers what really goes into promoting a show. Banana, coffee and a whole lot of Instagram stories is how Mallika gets by!
On #SpillTheTea with Sneha, comedian #SumukhiSuresh invites Sneha Menon Desai to witness everything that ensues right before a live stand-up gig. From the mood in the green room to how they do their sound check - watch this episode to know all about it. Sumukhi also lets us in on where she sees #Pushpavali Season 2 going.
Mohammed #ZeeshanAyyub (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ZeeshanAyyub) who is gathering praise from all quarters for his stellar performance in the #AyushmannKhurrana (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AyushmannKhurrana) starrer #Article15 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Article15) invites Sneha Menon Desai to his theatre co-working space Being Association. They chat about what it takes to be a 'hero ka dost', how he responds to fame and what he thought went wrong with his last big release #Zero (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Zero) .
A cricketer turned lawyer turned RJ turned actor who also released his debut music single #KudiyeNi (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KudiyeNi) , #AparshaktiKhurana (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AparshaktiKhurana) has lead quite a colorful life. On #SpillTheTea (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SpillTheTea) with Sneha, the duo chat over some Mumbai masala chai and take a walk by the beach while they discuss the life of one of the most sought after character actors in the industry.
On Film Companion, #GullyBoy (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23GullyBoy) rapper #KaamBhaari (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KaamBhaari) takes Sneha Menon Desai to his area in Mumbai's Kandivali 101 as she tries to decipher how Kunal became Kaam Bhaari.The rapper came to light in Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy which released in February 2019. They talk about Kaam Bhaari's collaboration with #RanveerSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23RanveerSingh) , how the movie changed his life and even make a trip to his school.
Singer Jonita Gandhi takes Sneha Menon Desai for a nail spa while they chat about her latest release Haaye Oye and what goes into being an in demand playback singer in Bollywood today. She tells us about how the Breakup Song changed her life and the direction she'd like to take her career in.
Abhay Deol and Mithila Palkar are on Spill The Tea with Sneha. They have their Netflix film Chopsticks to promote, so we decided to chat over some road side momos. Join us on this fun drive as we discuss the pressures of marketing a film in Bollywood, the impact of being outspoken and what it takes to shoot a film alongside a goat for a co-actor.
Vikrant Massey who wrapped up the first schedule of his film Chhapaak opposite Deepika Padukone, joins Sneha Menon Desai on Spill the Tea as he gives her a tour of his childhood. The actor takes Sneha to his childhood home, play ground and school as he shares anecdotes about his upbringing. Did you know why Irrfan Khan had a major role to play in Vikrant's life? Watch this video to know more.
How did #RasikaDugal go from being a research assistant to an actor? On #SpillTheTea, Sneha Menon Desai gets her to tell us her story. We also retrace all the houses she’s lived in, in Mumbai and throw in an auto ride just for some fun.
Shivani Raghuvanshi became a household name when her character Jazz from Amazon Prime Video's Made in Heaven was widely loved. On the latest episode of Spill the Tea with Sneha, the actor takes Sneha Menon Desai to actor's hub Aaram Nagar in Andheri which was the first spot she visited when she came to Mumbai. She narrates her journey of auditioning and work shopping for projects and how becoming 'Jazz' changed her life.
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Sobhita Dhulipala of Made in Heaven fame takes a walk on the streets of Bandra chatting with Sneha Menon Desai about life after the hugely successful Amazon Prime Video web series created by Zoya Akhtar. The actor tells us about what fame feels like and the attention she’s been getting from the opposite sex, leaving her home in Vizag to come to Mumbai and what her attitude towards love & dating is. Is there a season 2 for Made in Heaven? Find out here.
Next up on Spill the Tea with Sneha, Amol Parashar who plays the hugely loved character of DJ Chitvan in TVF’s Tripling 2 meets Sneha Menon Desai for a mini road trip in Mumbai. They take a drive and stop for naariyal paani as they discuss what it’s like to be an actor in the web space today, what we can expect from season 2 of the show also starring Sumeet Vyas and Maanvi Gagroo and why he chose to be an actor after getting a degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT.