Interviews with Anupama Chopra

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. Follow Us Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts

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 AD 01:15 - The initial response to the trailer 02:24 - The film being inspired by Indian mythology and sci-fi stories. 07:15 - Creating a film for the younger audience 09:30 - Creating a futuristic world on set 13:56 - Directing experienced actors effectively 16:23 - Collaborative team effort in designing the movie set 20:19 - Long and intricate process of film production 22:21 - Film's ambition is three times as large as its budget 26:12 - Balancing creative and financial conversations with father and husband 28:08 - Collaborative work structure and BGM in 'Kalki 2898 AD' 31:52 - Creating a character like Buji as an AI bot 34:02 - Importance of authenticity in actor reactions 38:03 - Importance of storytelling in cinema Follow Us Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://www.youtube.com/@ReviewsandMore.⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionShorts

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? 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 Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://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 Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://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 Onhttp://instagram.com/filmcompanionhttps://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion⁠Find us on YouTube:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠https://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 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/filmcompanion⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion⁠⁠http://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

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.

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

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.

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.