Interviews with Anupama Chopra Film Companion

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.

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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



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In this interview with Anupama Chopra, Kartik Aaryan talks about committing to the role Murlikant Petkar in the Kabir Khan directorial. He delves into the process of shaping his body and mind to get into the skin of the character, and eventually bringing his best out on screen; keeping in mind how this stands to be one of the toughest roles he’s played in his filmography. He talks about being asocial, and how it helps him, and also the importance of sleep in his day-to-day functioning as an actor.

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00:00 - In conversation with Kartik Aaryan
00:39 - The press junkits being torture techniques
02:28 - Kartik’s determination in expressions, and doing what he does
05:14 - The chatter surrounding the physical transformation
15:03 - Was there a moment during the film where Kartik said to himself, WHY?
19:25 - Giving so much time to one project and the risk of it
22:21 - Actors in sports films being initial inspirations
27:13 - Moving and adapting a more healthy and asocial lifestyle
34:11 - The next few films and stirring away from the comfort film
37:10 - The conversation on actor fees
41:10 - What it takes to be here, and the struggle of getting lonely



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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?



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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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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



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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



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