Interviews with Anupama Chopra

Rajkummar Rao Interview and Anupama Chopra | Srikanth | Film Companion

Fri, 26 Apr 2024

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.

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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”

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“Laut Aao Imran” - An Imran Khan Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

Thu, 25 Apr 2024

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.

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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

Vineeth Sreenivasan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Varshangalkku Shesham | Film Companion

Sat, 13 Apr 2024

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

Dibakar Banerjee Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | LSD 2 | Film Companion

Fri, 12 Apr 2024

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

The Chamkila Diaries ft. Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali and Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

Thu, 11 Apr 2024

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