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Interviews with Anupama Chopra Film Companion
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Anupama Chopra is a film critic, television anchor and book author. She has been writing about Bollywood since 1993. Her work has appeared in publications such as The New York Times, Hindustan Times, The Los Angeles Times and Vogue (India). Here you can find all of her interviews and conversations with Bollywood and Hollywood's leading actors and filmmakers. In short, everything you need to enhance your cinematic experience.
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Vicky Kaushal Interview with Anupama Chopra | Bad Newz | Film Companion
In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, Vicky Kaushal talks about all things Tauba Tauba, his urge to be a part of such an extravagant dance number, and the love he’s received for the same, especially from his wife Katrina Kaif. He delves into his relationship with Anand Tiwari, the director of Bad Newz, and how a healthy director-actor relationship translates into art being delivered better. He talks about his next - Chaava, the challenges he faced while preparing himself to play Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, and how he plans on moving into and past his 10th year, at the movies.
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Lakshya & Raghav Juyal Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | Kill | Film Companion
In the exclusive conversation with Anupama Chopra, Lakshya and Raghav Juyal - the cast of the upcoming gruesome action spectacle, talk about collectively preparing themselves for the film. They delve deep into how the action was choreographed and how their director Nikhil Bhat made sure it was all on paper, well in detail and description. They talk about their respective journeys from TV to films, and all that they experienced in between.
#Kill #Lakshya #RaghavJuyal
00:00 - In conversation with Lakshya and Raghav Juyal
01:19 - The Art of Creating Action
04:30 - “Khach Khach Hota Hai”
07:59 - The importance of Sound Design
08:27 - What Lakshya & Raghav learnt in the 9 months of training
11:44 - Raghav’s process of becoming ‘Fani’
13:39 - Finding the emotional element in menacing characters
15:42 - The thin line that separates the hero from the villain
20:22 - Pre-Kill feelings
23:34 - An actor’s relationship with patience
29:55 - Raghav’s unexpected audition story
31:24 - The catharsis of playing a grey character
36:10 - What’s next for Lakshya & Raghav?
37:15 - Kuch plan hai aage?
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On The Sets Of Kalki 2898 AD | Nag Ashwin, Priyanka Dutt, & Swapna Dutt Interview w/ 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.
#Kalki2898AD #Prabhas #NagAshwin #DeepikaPadukone
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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Kartik Aaryan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Chandu Champion | Film Companion
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.
#KartikAaryan #ChanduChampion
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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Fahadh Faasil Interview with Anupama Chopra | Aavesham | Film Companion
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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Rajkummar Rao Interview and Anupama Chopra | Srikanth | Film Companion
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.
#RajkummarRao #Srikanth
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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