Zeenat Aman and Shabana Azmi | Bun Tikki | Spill The Tea with Sneha

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! 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 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 Kapoor 01:10 - 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 be 05:22 - Skincare mistakes of Mira, to learn from 07:04 - People assumptions on why one shouldn’t work, and the ONE BIG CONTROVERSY 12:26 - Navigating through the fame 15:20 - Making herself relatable but also aspirational 17:27 - Teaching children the idea of gratitude 20:41 - Shahid being a “complete mess” until Mira entered 24:50 - The most misunderstood thing about being Mira Kapoor 27:34 - Juggling between home and work 29:43 - What helps Mira keep it real? 31:43 - Introducing one and all to AKIND 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 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 recommendations 08:48 - 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 show 14:47 - Being hopeless from Bollywood 17:27 - Good people missing out on opportunities 18:36 - Most peaceful part of Nawaz’s house 22:21 - An actor becoming a caricature of his own self 24:11 - Doing a good scene 25:07 - Nawaz’s favourite scene of himself 26:44 - Going back to his hometown 28:16 - Nawaz’s daughter taking over his Instagram account 31:08 - Does he teach her acting? 31:56 - Dedicating half of his life to acting, and the losses dealt with on the way 33:13 - Three of films of his he hopes the new generation sees 35:04 - Getting frustrated with lazy acting 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 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 Verma 01:15 - 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 opening 03:59 - The emotional connectivity with Aaram Nagar 05:09 - Some major compliments received 06:54 - Picking scripts, and how it’s working for Abhay 08:23 - The dream feeling distant enough 10:45 - Making observations during the struggle, and working away from the same 12:46 - Seeing yourself on the poster 16:48 - Landing back inside Aaram Nagar 17:36 - Not referring to the period before grabbing the film, as ‘struggle’ 22:40 - Being the “AD-Boy” 22:43 - Blocking out the noise 26:20 - Abhay’s biggest risks in life 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 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 Kadam 01:34 - Chhaya’s memories of her house 03:10 - Playing Kabaddi and the same shaping her craft 05:54 - Her first film not releasing and the impact of the same 07:50 - The challenge of being and acting as a star 08:53 - 15 years of hardwork 12:34 - The experience of Cannes and the pay off 13:53 - Why does Chhaya think the success came late to her? 15:41 - Her scripts being completely written for her, and the gut feeling surrounding characters 17:54 - Was Cannes how Chhaya imagined it? 23:19 - The entry of the cast at the Cannes Red Carpet 28:38 - Going up on stage to collect the award 30:24 - Does Chhaya think this the best time to be a heroine 35:56 - What is Chhaya enjoying the most currently? 40:33 - Has anything changed for Chhaya in last one year? 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 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 Gandhi 00:58 - The first time Vidya and Pratik met each other 02:20 - Moving from the awkwardness to the lived-in chemistry between the two 04:13 - Pratik being starstruck by Vidya 05:18 - Vidya coming from a place where she didn’t think she would get married 07:25 - The ideal partner list 08:38 - Their biggest RED FLAGS in a marriage 09:52 - Outright confessing their love to their respective spouses 11:03 - The one pathetic assumption about Bollywood stars 12:13 - Constantly getting linked up and spouses being dragged into conversations 13:12 - “When I was cheated on…” 14:54 - An area in their marriage that they’d want to put more work in 15:35 - Vidya journey with healing 19:42 - “40s are the new 20s” 21:09 - Vidya on “CREW” 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

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. 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

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/TheFIlmCompanion Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://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/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://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/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion http://instagram.com/filmcompanion