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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 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 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

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 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 (

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 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 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/@FilmCompanion⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionSouth⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@FilmCompanionLocal⁠⁠https://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/

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/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