Interviews with Anupama Chopra

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

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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

Exclusive Interview with Anirudh Ravichander | Anupama Chopra | Leo | Jawan | Jailer | FC

Tue, 26 Mar 2024

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.

Alia Bhatt, Richie Mehta, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya Interview | Poacher | Anupama Chopra

Wed, 21 Feb 2024

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.

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