"What's Stew-ing?" with Abid Hussain

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"What's Stew-ing?" is an english language, weekly, Malaysian content industry podcast, where Abid Hussain, Founder/CEO of Creative Stew asks the Malaysian content industry captains questions about their line of work in the entertainment industry and how they can help grow the Malaysian content industry for the better.

  1. 6d ago

    Anurag Kashyap: Cinema Without Permission | What's Stewing S3-Ep1

    Anurag Kashyap — the filmmaker behind Gangs of Wasseypur, Dev D, Black Friday and Kennedy — sits down with Abid Hussain for his first-ever podcast recorded in Malaysia, and the Season 3 premiere of What's Stewing. Recorded at the Creative Stew office in Kuala Lumpur — where Anurag was in town as a jury member at MIFFEST, the Malaysian International Film Festival — this is an unusually honest conversation. Anurag Kashyap talks about going to Cannes and asking himself whether he's becoming irrelevant, why the films that made him — Dev D, Ugly, Gangs of Wasseypur — might not clear the CBFC today, leaving Mumbai, the three-year wait for Kennedy, the cost of dissent, the letter from Martin Scorsese, and a script he has waited 34 years to make. "It's a very new world out there. And I'm living in that storm."⏱ CHAPTERS00:00 Cold open — "the system tried to bury you"00:57 Who is Anurag Kashyap02:00 "Am I becoming irrelevant?"03:20 Why films are losing their sense of place08:10 Kennedy, Cannes and a three-year wait11:28 A changing business, and reaching the audience13:50 Never announce a film early: Bombay Velvet16:43 Can AI write like Anurag Kashyap?18:38 Leaving Mumbai21:32 Violence, and the shadow of Gangs of Wasseypur26:19 Grieving banned and delayed films29:11 Bombay Velvet: more money, less freedom30:50 Reinvention, and championing other filmmakers34:28 Why stars protect directors abroad, not in India39:14 The letter from Martin Scorsese42:09 Europe, Bollywood, and the cost of dissent44:04 "I'm blessed": 14 years and self-taught craft47:24 Propaganda, censorship and fear today50:46 A nostalgic's love for the big screen53:39 MIFFEST, and his read of Malaysian cinema57:29 Acting, and the script 34 years in the making61:00 Outro ✅ Subscribe so you don't miss a drop: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeStew/?sub_confirmation=1 🎧 Prefer audio? Listen to What's Stewing on:👉 Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/3xctk9zc👉 Apple Podcasts: http://tinyurl.com/5n6tcc9v 🔗 Stay connected with Creative Stew:👉 Website: https://www.creativestew.tv👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativestewtv/👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativestew👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeStew/👉 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-stew👉 X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/creativestewtv 📺 More conversations you'll like:👉 Future of Malaysian Cinema — Dato' Kamil Othman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ5F7CnGpns👉 Shaping Global Acting Careers — Bront Palarae: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK8pfdPjvSA👉 Blockbuster Success — Shamin Yusof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qbNN1TNVa0 📩 Collaborations & business: info@creativestew.tv ABOUT CREATIVE STEWCreative Stew is a collective of creatives working across broadcasting, advertising and content in Asia Pacific. We bring extraordinary ideas to life on any screen — from films to mobile — and we're known internationally for original creative content. What's Stewing is our interview series on the people, business and future of the creative industry, hosted by Abid Hussain. Disclaimer: We accept no liability for any loss or damage incurred from acting, or not acting, on anything in our publications. You use this information at your own risk. Do your own research. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. © Creative Stew #WhatsStewing #CreativeStew #MalaysianCinema #AnuragKashyap #IndianCinema #Filmmaking #Cannes #GangsOfWasseypur #Podcast

  2. 08/06/2025

    Eye Of The Tiger- Malaysia’s Most Talented Director Of Photography- Hafiz Rashid

    In this exclusive podcast episode, host Abid Hussain sits down with Hafiz Rashid the lensman behind the visually stunning film, Memori discussing what goes behind the eyes which has captured such stunning visuals.Discover how Memori was brought to life, from emotional performances to creative challenges on set and why it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives shaping the future of cinema.#MemoriFilm #MalaysianCinema #FilmFestival2025 #BehindTheScenes #PodcastInterview #MalaysianFilm #InternationalFilmFestival #AbidHussain #IndependentFilm #AwardWinningFilm✅ Subscribe To Our Channel For More Videos: / @creativestew ✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://www.creativestew.tv⭐ ⭐ ⭐ All episodes are currently on your favorite platforms: 👉 Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/3xctk9zc 👉 Apple Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/5n6tcc9v ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativestewtv/👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativestew👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeStew/👉 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-...👉 (X)Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativestewtv ==============================✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching: 👉 Future of Malaysian Cinema: Dato' Kamil Othman's Vision and Strategy - What’s Stew-ing Ep.1 • Future of Malaysian Cinema: Dato' Kamil Ot... 👉 Bront Palarae on Shaping Global Acting Careers - What’s Stew-ing Ep.2 • Bront Palarae on Shaping Global Acting Car... 👉 Breaking Down Blockbuster Success with Shamin Yusof - What’s Stew-ing Ep.3 • Breaking Down Blockbuster Success with Sha... ==============================✅ About Creative Stew: Creative Stew is home to a collective of creatives working across broadcasting, advertising and content across Asia Pacific. WE BRING EXTRAORDINARY IDEAS TO LIFE IN ANY SPACE OR SCREEN.Our work and skillset is wide-ranging with a talented team of creatives and producers in offices across Asia and beyond. Internationally, we are known for our original creative content. We have a proud history of creating content for a wide variety of content platforms and collaborating with brands on every possible content need from films to mobile screens, and collecting every possible industry award along the way. Fueled by relentless curiosity, we continue to look to the future carving out new spaces, screens and media through which we tell our stories.For collaboration and business inquiries, please use the contact information below:📩 Email: info@creativestew.tv🔔 Subscribe to my channel for more videos: / @creativestew =====================ADD HASHTAGSDisclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage which is incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of reading any of our publications. You acknowledge that you use the information we provide at your own risk. Do your own research. Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use© Creative Stew👉 The Future of Radio: Datuk Jake Abdullah Breaks Down FM to AI Evolution - What’s Stew-ing Ep.4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mEYq... =============================

  3. 07/16/2025

    Inside “Memori”-Malaysia’s Most Celebrated Film of 2025 | Exclusive Cast Interview

    Memori has emerged as one of the most awarded and internationally acclaimed Malaysian films of 2025, making waves across global film festivals.In this exclusive podcast episode, host Abid Hussain sits down with the three lead actors of Memori to share untold stories, behind-the-scenes moments, and personal experiences from the making of this unforgettable film. Discover how Memori was brought to life, from emotional performances to creative challenges on set and why it continues to resonate with audiences worldwide.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive interviews with filmmakers, actors, and creatives shaping the future of cinema.#MemoriFilm #MalaysianCinema #FilmFestival2025 #BehindTheScenes #PodcastInterview #MalaysianFilm #InternationalFilmFestival #AbidHussain #IndependentFilm #AwardWinningFilm✅ Subscribe To Our Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@CreativeStew/?sub_confirmation=1✅ Important Links: 👉 Website: https://www.creativestew.tv⭐ ⭐ ⭐ All episodes are currently on your favorite platforms: 👉 Spotify: http://tinyurl.com/3xctk9zc 👉 Apple Podcast: http://tinyurl.com/5n6tcc9v ✅ Stay Connected With Me: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativestewtv/👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creativestew👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeStew/👉 Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/creative-stew👉 (X)Twitter: https://twitter.com/creativestewtv

  4. 05/21/2025

    How FINAS Is Putting Malaysia On The World Map With Dato' Hans Isaac Season 2 Ep9

    Dato Hans Isaac, the newly appointed Chairman of FINAS Malaysia (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia), chose hashtag WhatsStewing for his first podcast interview since taking office a few months ago.Join us this Thursday for an exclusive, no-holds-barred conversation as Dato Hans unveils his ambitious vision for the Malaysian creative industry over the next two years.Subscribe to our channels with the link below for notifications:https://lnkd.in/gbGf4wxu#CreatedbyCreativeStew #CreativeStewOriginal#ACreativeStewInitiative

  5. 04/17/2025

    How To Do A World Class Film Festival with Joanne Goh

    Malaysian International Film Festival (MifFest) is in it's 8th year this year and it was only because of a visionary like Ms. Joanne Goh. Catch her in a very candid conversation about films, film production and distribution and MIfFest in this episode of What's Stew-ing?

  6. 02/26/2025

    The Factual Side Of Content With Nurashikin Zaharduddin

    "As a documentary film producer, Nurashikin Zaharduddin and her company, Walkabout Asia, have shared incredible stories to date. But how feasible is it to create compelling, factual content in today's media landscape? That's a big question.Join Shikin for an inspiring conversation about the future of factual storytelling in this episode of What's Stew-ing?"

  7. 02/19/2025

    Funny Business on TV with Michael Simon

    Welcome to a brand new episode of What's Stew-ing ! In this episode, we sit down with Michael Simon, a prominent television show creator and producer, known for his innovative contributions to the Malaysian entertainment industry with gems like Raja Lawak and Maharaja Lawak. With years of experience Michael shares his journey, insights, and the challenges he faced in the evolving landscape of Malaysian television. Whether you're an aspiring producer, a fan of Malaysian TV, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of TV production, this interview is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in to What's Stew-ing as Michael dives deep into his creative process, thoughts on local content, and how the Malaysian TV industry has transformed over the years.

  8. 02/05/2025

    The Power Of Collaboration in Broadcast Media with Madam Hanizah Hamzah (ABU Head of TV)

    In this episode, we sit down with Madam Hanizah Hamzah, the Head of TV at the Asia-Pacific Broadcast Union (ABU), to explore the evolving landscape of broadcasting in the Asia-Pacific region. Established in 1964, ABU is a leading organization that connects public service broadcasters, commercial networks, and media professionals, driving collaboration, innovation, and excellence across the industry.

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"What's Stew-ing?" is an english language, weekly, Malaysian content industry podcast, where Abid Hussain, Founder/CEO of Creative Stew asks the Malaysian content industry captains questions about their line of work in the entertainment industry and how they can help grow the Malaysian content industry for the better.

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