Interviews with Anupama Chopra

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 Rao 00:29 - Moving into the season of Rajkummar Rao 03:06 - The noise surrounding the plastic surgery 06:11 - Paparazzi scrutiny and fear of misinterpreted images 09:20 - Prepping to play a visually-impaired characters on screen 14:07 - Challenges faced by visually impaired individuals 16:00 - Importance of finding one's own acting process and adapting it to different film genres 18:35 - Does gender play a role in navigating challenging characters? 21:20 - Rajkummar discusses the current landscape of Hindi Cinema 23:40 - 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” Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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 Khan 02:20 - 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 therapy 16:32 - 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 today 26:16 - Anupama’s theory about Imran 30:05 - The toxicity of social media 33:56 - Imran’s piece on why he isn’t on social media and PR (2013) 40:57 - Imran’s honest expression of emotions on Instagram 45:02 - Walking away from his palatial house in Bandra 48:53 - 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 relationship 52:20 - 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 Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts

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 themselves 10:30 - Vineeth on his brother Dhyan Sreenivasan 12:07 - Stories surrounding the on-set ruckus, and the never ending cricket matches 14:25 - Handling the legacy Pranav Mohanlal comes with 16:48 - Clashing with Fahadh Faasil’s Aavesham 19:26 - Vineeth’s acting processes 23:13 - Falling in love with characters before writing them 25:52 - Music being a major character in Vineeth’s films 27:58 - 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 set 35:39 - Reminiscing the time things changed for Malayalam Cinema 38:53 - Not nurturing cut-throat competition 40:43 - Nepotism being everywhere Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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 into 06:42 - 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 same 18:00 - The out-of-the-box cinematography of LSD and LSD2 20:46 - The one family story surrounding Dibakar’s film, and accompanying reactions 23:30 - “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 back 26:51 - Changing what Hindi Cinema felt like, sounded like Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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 Dosanjh 01:27 - Amar Singh Chamkila being the Elvis Presley of Punjab 02:08 - Making Chamkila relevant again, in this day and age 03:47 - Imtiaz’s emails for Diljit, and their perceptions of Chamkila 06:47 - Things that HAVEN’T CHANGED for Artists down the years 08:32 - The link between violence, exuberance, and Punjabi music 10:34 - Constructing the performances 14:48 - Diljit re-iterating that he ISN’T an actor 16:40 - Fame being the “Do-Tarfa-Talwar” and how one should handle it 20:27 - Diljit and Imtiaz’s machinery of purity 23:23 - Holding onto the purity, in an industry that isn’t 27:08 - Diljit working with A.R. Rahman 29:34 - Diljit’s learning from this film 30:10 - The impact of having a film’s actor sing the songs, themselves 34:15 - The difference in voices and styles 35:53 - 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 ceremony 42:36 - Polar opposite views on Imtiaz’s films Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts

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. Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠ (

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. Follow Us On http://instagram.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion ⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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. Follow Us On ⁠http://instagram.com/filmcompanion⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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. Follow Us On ⁠ https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠ https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠ http://instagram.com/filmcompanion⁠ Find us on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts⁠

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. Watch this interview here: ⁠https://youtu.be/oo3XkUZJnRw?si=bT681OTAdhNNJal6 Have you subscribed to ⁠Film Companion ⁠yet? Follow Us On: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠http://instagram.com/filmcompanion⁠ To read features & lists on Film Companion’s website: ⁠https://www.filmcompanion.in/

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. Watch this interview here: ⁠https://youtu.be/cD-6IOCN-os?si=bEtrajp3PFEd2uHk Have you subscribed to ⁠Film Companion ⁠yet? Follow Us On: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠http://instagram.com/filmcompanion⁠ To read features & lists on Film Companion’s website: ⁠https://www.filmcompanion.in/

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. To watch this interview: https://youtu.be/B-RMyqeL9BE Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion

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. To watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/WlC73VYSt7g Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion

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. Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion

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. Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion

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.