Interviews with Anupama Chopra
241 episodes - English - Latest episode: 24 days ago - ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAnupama 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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Episodes
“Rajamouli chased me like an animal” - Jr. NTR Interview | RRR | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
March 30, 2022 10:30 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBJr. NTR speaks to Anupama Chopra ahead of the massive success of the SS Rajamouli directed RRR. The actor tells us how they celebrated the box-office collections, the scene he found toughest to shoot and how his son shaped him as the actor he is today. He even let us in on his wish list of Bollywood directors and the film he is shooting for next. Watch the entire chat and tell us your favourite moments.
Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah Interview with Anupama Chopra | Jalsa | Film Companion
March 17, 2022 13:30 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB"Today, it's a better time to be a female actor than a male actor" - Ahead of the release of Jalsa on Amazon Prime Video, powerhouse talents Vidya Balan & Shefali Shah speak to Anupama Chopra about their experience collaborating with each other, what they picked up from each other's process and the reality of being married to film producers!
Céline Sciamma Interview with Anupama Chopra | Petite Maman | Film Companion
February 16, 2022 12:30 - 10 minutes - 9.97 MBCéline Sciamma speaks to Anupama Chopra about her new MUBI film Petite Maman which follows a young girl coping with the death of her grandmother by bonding with her mother. The filmmaker tells us about her approach to cinema and how she keeps the 'desire' alive.
“People haven’t noticed that I’m actually funny” | Alia Bhatt | Gangubai Kathiawadi | Film Companion
February 14, 2022 13:03 - 27 minutes - 25 MBAlia Bhatt in conversation with Anupama Chopra about the making of a 'Sanjay Leela Bhansali' heroine, the nuances she picked up for Gangubai Kathiawadi, her goals for her production house and why she's 'all good' with the rumours around her marriage.
Rajkummar Rao & Bhumi Pednekar Interview with Anupama Chopra | Badhaai Do | Film Companion
January 31, 2022 07:27 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB"This is going to be Bhumi's career best performance" - Rajkummar Rao and Bhumi Pednekar chat with Anupama Chopra about releasing Badhaai Do in theatres, what you can learn from a low phase in your career and the 'brotherhood' they share.
Richa Chadha, Pratik Gandhi, Tigmanshu Dhulia Interview | The Great Indian Murder | Film Companion
January 28, 2022 11:30 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBRicha Chadha, Pratik Gandhi and Tigmanshu Dhulia talk to Anupama Chopra about adapting the book 'Six Suspects' into a web show, how censorship can probably have a positive impact on movie making and why actors should ‘be like animals’.
Tahir Raj Bhasin Interview with Anupama Chopra | Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein | Film Companion
January 28, 2022 08:39 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MB"It took two years of shooting to make this one month happen" - Tahir Raj Bhasin is basking in the praise for Yeh Kaali Kaali Ankhein and 83 and gearing up for the release of Looop Lapeta. The actor talks to us about his 'struggle,' how to stay focussed and what's next for him.
Gehraiyaan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Deepika, Siddhant, Ananya, Dhairya, Shakun
January 22, 2022 10:23 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBIn their first interview for the film’s promotions, Deepika Padukone, Dhairya Karwa, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Ananya Panday and Shakun Batra speak to Anupama Chopra about the making of Gehraiyaan, how to capture ‘messy’ on camera and the toughest part about shooting the film.
Kabir Khan Interview with Anupama Chopra | 83 | Film Companion
January 18, 2022 13:30 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB"During the World Cup, we earned respect, not money" - Kabir Khan speaks to Anupama Chopra weeks after the release of 83 and they dissect the response to the film, the decision to release in theatres and what Kapil Dev told him.
Rakul Singh Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
January 14, 2022 11:30 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB"I hope filmmakers consider me for a pan-India film" - Rakul Singh chats with Anupama Chopra about the seven films she has up for release in 2022, going public about her relationship with actor-producer Jackky Bhagnani and why she feels it is nearly impossible to balance careers in both the North and South together.
Nagarjuna Akkineni & Naga Chaitanya Akkineni Interview | Bangarraju | Film Companion
January 11, 2022 11:30 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBActors Nagarjuna Akkineni & Naga Chaitanya Akkineni discuss their latest joint venture Bangarraju, how the father & son approach acting & scripts, their contribution to Hindi Cinema, & more.
Ranveer Singh Interview with Anupama Chopra | 83 | Film Companion
December 27, 2021 13:30 - 34 minutes - 32 MB"I'm getting a lot of love from the wifey" - Ranveer Singh speaks to Anupama Chopra about the 'euphoric' response to 83, how he aced Kapil Dev's bowling action and the changes he's seen in himself over 10 years in the business.
Team RRR Interview with Anupama Chopra | S.S. Rajamouli, Jr. NTR, Ram Charan | Film Companion
December 27, 2021 09:46 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MB“You have to unlearn a lot to become a Rajamouli hero” - Ram Charan and Jr. NTR speak to Anupama Chopra about working with the filmmaker on #RRR, how their relationship evolved from rivalry to friendship and their box-office predictions for the magnum opus.
Minnal Murali Interview | Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph | Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
December 22, 2021 08:27 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB"You can't make a small superhero film" - Tovino Thomas & Basil Joseph speak to Anupama Chopra about the intricacies of making a superhero film on a budget, their friendship over the years and Tovino's attraction towards playing flawed characters on screen.
Vaani Kapoor Interview with Anupama Chopra | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Film Companion
December 21, 2021 12:09 - 22 minutes - 21 MBThe failure of Befikre really broke my heart - Vani Kapoor speaks to Anupama Chopra about the responses to her performance in #Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui, her long gaps between films and what she's hoping this film changes for her career trajectory.
Ayushmann Khurrana Interview with Anupama Chopra | Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui | Film Companion
December 21, 2021 12:04 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB"I want to do a mainstream, masala Rohit Shetty film" - Ayushmann Khurrana chats with Anupama Chopra about the much-needed conversation Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui started, the biggest compliment he received for it and why he wants to do a masala mainstream film.
Fawad Khan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
December 17, 2021 07:44 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MB"I miss Bollywood" - Fawad Khan speaks to Anupama Chopra about the work that's in the pipeline, what he misses most about India and how his wife and him nurture their relationship. The actor also talks about 'feeling objectified' and how he tries to give back to the industry that made him.
Dhamaka Interview with Anupama Chopra | Kartik Aaryan & Ram Madhvani | Film Companion
November 16, 2021 13:44 - 31 minutes - 28.8 MB"This film was set up on Zoom" - Kartik Aaryan & Ram Madhvani tell Anupama Chopra about how they shot Dhamaka in 10 days, the 360 degree approach to shooting and why the filmmaker will never call 'action' on his film set.
Suriya & Jyotika Interview | Anupama Chopra | Jai Bhim, marriage & the remake of Soorarai Pottru
November 02, 2021 14:30 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MBSuriya and Jyotika speak to Anupama Chopra about why they put their might behind Jai Bhim, what makes their marriage tick after 15 years and what we can expect from the remake of Soorarai Pottru.
Ali Fazal & Richa Chadha Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
October 28, 2021 11:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MBAli Fazal & Richa Chadha invite Anupama Chopra home for a conversation. The duo talk about their impending marriage, their dreams for their production house and why there is a need to 'champion each other' in the film fraternity.
Chloe Zhao Interview with Anupama Chopra | Eternals | Film Companion
October 28, 2021 07:40 - 4 minutes - 4.49 MB'Eternals' was the most intense film school experience I've had - Filmmaker Chloe Zhao talks to Anupama Chopra about making Eternals, why she chose to add a song and dance number in an MCU film and how making the film changed her.
Bhuvan Bam Interview with Anupama Chopra | Dhindora | Film Companion
October 22, 2021 13:58 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB"They would've never wanted me to stop" - Bhuvan Bam opens up about coping with an incredibly tough year, losing his parents to COVID-19 and the 'ambitious' scale at which his YouTube original Dhindora has been mounted.
Karan Johar Interview with Anupama Chopra | One Mic Stand | Takht | Film Companion
October 21, 2021 09:55 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MB"Takht is my passion project" - Karan Johar chats with Anupama Chopra about finding his funny bone for Amazon Prime Video's One Mic Stand, when he plans to make Takht and why he believes 'the film industry lacks a sense of humour'.
Vicky Kaushal, Shoojit Sircar, Ronnie Lahiri Interview | Sardar Udham | Film Companion
October 04, 2021 12:01 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBEvery shot I gave was a dedication to Irrfan sir - Vicky Kaushal, Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri speak to Anupama Chopra about Sardar Udham, stepping into Irrfan’s ‘big’ shoes and coming to terms with Takht and The Immortal Ashwatthama falling apart.
Samantha Akkineni Interview with Anupama Chopra | The Family Man | Film Companion
August 26, 2021 06:34 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBI haven’t taken a break in 11 years, I need to now - Samantha Akkineni talks to Anupama Chopra about the success of The Family Man, the backlash she received for her role and why she’s decided to take a break now.
Amit Tandon, Prashasti Singh, Sumukhi Suresh, Rohan Joshi | Comedy Premium League | Film Companion
August 18, 2021 14:15 - 33 minutes - 30.5 MBAmit Tandon, Prashasti Singh, Sumukhi Suresh, Rohan Joshi tell Anupama Chopra and Suchin Mehrotra about Netflix India's Comedy Premium League, why comedy is an anti-stardom industry and how their craft evolved in the pandemic.
Javed Akhtar Interview with Anupama Chopra | India Shayari Project | Film Companion
August 13, 2021 11:38 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBMy daughter Zoya doesn’t think I’m a legend - Javed Akhtar speaks to Anupama Chopra about India Shayari Project, pitching stories to his filmmaker children and why he believes that the music industry is going to see a big shift soon.
Prithviraj Sukumaran Interview with Anupama Chopra | Kuruthi | Film Companion
August 10, 2021 15:01 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB"We're in talks to make Lucifer into a three-part Hindi series" - Prithviraj Sukumaran speaks to Anupama Chopra about putting his weight behind Kuruthi, directing superstar Mohanlal in Lucifer and Bro Daddy and how he celebrates the success of his films.
Rashmika Mandanna Interview with Anupama Chopra | Mission Majnu | Goodbye | Film Companion
August 06, 2021 10:13 - 33 minutes - 31 MB"Sometimes I want to give something to be trolled about" - Rashmika Mandanna talks about her new experiences in the film industry with Mission Majnu & Goodbye, being trolled since the beginning of her career, Vijay Deverakonda being her confidant, and more.
Sidharth Malhotra Interview with Anupama Chopra | Shershaah | Film Companion
August 05, 2021 06:44 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn conversation with Anupama Chopra, Sidharth Malhotra speaks about finally seeing Shershaah come to fruition on @Amazon Prime Video India, recreating a passionate, heroic real-life character like Capt. Vikram Batra with heart, and what he'd like audiences to remember him by.
Yami Gautam Interview with Anupama Chopra | Bhoot Police | Film Companion
July 31, 2021 10:42 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBYami Gautam speaks to Anupama Chopra about her impromptu yet beautiful wedding to Aditya Dhar, her professional relationship with her husband, and her future projects Bhoot Police, Dasvi, A Thursday among others.
Vijayendra Prasad Exclusive Interview With Anupama Chopra | RRR | SS Rajamouli | Film Companion
July 26, 2021 12:45 - 32 minutes - 30 MBAhead of the release of the hugely anticipated RRR, writer Vijayendra Prasad talks to Anupama Chopra about how he conceptualised the magnum opus, the rules of engagement with his filmmaker son SS Rajamouli, what we can expect from his next project with Mahesh Babu and the Hindi filmmakers he would like to collaborate with.
Fahadh Faasil & Mahesh Narayanan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Malik | Film Companion
July 08, 2021 12:10 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MB"I want to do a DDLJ, but this is what I'm offered" - Fahadh Faasil & Mahesh Narayanan speak to Anupama Chopra about making Malik, how they created the near 14-minute opening shot and the thought behind Fahadh's post on Facebook.
Toofaan Interview With Anupama Chopra | Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Mehra | Film Companion
July 06, 2021 11:15 - 27 minutes - 25 MB"As long as you can walk & stand, you fight" - Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tell Anupama Chopra about shooting Toofaan, what sets it apart from other boxing films and the warrior spirit it has left them with.
Neena Gupta Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sach Kahun Toh | Film Companion
June 17, 2021 08:12 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MB"I was sick of the lies written about me" - Neena Gupta speaks to Anupama Chopra about why she wrote her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, the respect she's getting today (thanks to her career) and why she wishes she were younger now.
Ali Sethi Interview With Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
June 15, 2021 05:30 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBMusician and writer Ali Sethi chats with Anupama Chopra about his love for the ghazal, being a bridge between borders and finding the need to censor himself today.
Vidya Balan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sherni | Film Companion
June 11, 2021 10:51 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB“I suck at the glamorous, song & dance roles” - Vidya Balan speaks to Anupama Chopra about her experience filming Sherni, the three films she’s green lit and why song and dance glam roles aren’t her cup of tea.
Arjun Kapoor Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar | Sardar Ka Grandson
May 24, 2021 07:38 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBArjun Kapoor chats with Anupama Chopra about his recent releases, Sardar Ka Grandson and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, what he's learnt over nine years in the movie business and why he consciously keeps his personal life away from the media glare.
Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Raj & DK Interview | The Family Man S2
May 21, 2021 11:03 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBThe interest around "Lonavala mein kaun tha" is baffling - The team behind The Family Man, Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Raj & DK, tell Anupama Chopra about what we can expect from Season 2, living up to the hype and excitement and how they got into the headspace of their characters.
Nayattu Interview With Anupama Chopra | Kunchako Boban | Shahi Kabir | Film Companion
May 20, 2021 11:24 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB“There are no heroes or villains in Nayattu” - Amidst the heated debate surrounding the film, actor Kunchako Boban and writer Shahi Kabir deep dive into the making of Nayattu with Anupama Chopra. From the backlash the film received to it's open-ended climax, this interview has all the answers you have been seeking. Nayattu is now streaming on Netflix.
Mahira Khan & Azaan Sami Khan Interview | Film Companion
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBToday, artists are told to just shut up - Mahira Khan & Azaan Sami Khan speak to Anupama Chopra about collaborating on Tu, prospects of working in India in the future and why the ban on artists across the border was “scary”.
Ma Anand Sheela & Shakun Batra Interview With Anupama Chopra | Searching For Sheela | Film Companion
April 21, 2021 11:26 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB"I have nothing to redeem myself from" - Ma Anand Sheela is candid in this conversation with Anupama Chopra and Shakun Batra ahead of the release of Searching for Sheela. They chat about the making of the documentary, news of Priyanka Chopra playing her and more.
Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane Interview with Anupama Chopra | The Disciple | Film Companion
April 20, 2021 06:21 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB"Chaitanya believes in pure cinema. He's a rare breed" - Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane speak to Anupama Chopra about their creative collaboration on The Disciple which releases on Netflix and their interpretation of the role of an artist today.
Aditi Rao Hydari & Neeraj Ghaywan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Ajeeb Daastaans | Film Companion
April 16, 2021 10:14 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MB"Why is our industry only looked at as flippant and frivolous?" - Neeraj Ghaywan and Aditi Rao Hydari ask ahead of the release of their film from Dharma Productions' anthology, Ajeeb Daastaans. They speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the film that releases on Netflix, creating nuanced relationships on screen and the changes they've seen in the industry through the pandemic.
Naveen Polishetty, Anudeep K.V. Interview with Anupama Chopra | Jathi Ratnalu | Film Companion
April 15, 2021 10:22 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MB"The Telugu industry can create stars out of nobodies" - Following the blockbuster success of their film Jathi Ratnalu, Naveen Polishetty & filmmaker Anudeep K.V. speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the comedy, the soaring success it's seen and plans for the sequel.
Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran Interview with Anupama Chopra | Joji | Film Companion
April 08, 2021 11:59 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB"We have no option but to go ‘darker’ with Fahadh" - The team behind Joji - Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran and Fahadh Faasil - speak to Anupama Chopra about their working dynamic, what makes them tick as a team and what to expect from the film that releases on Amazon Prime Video.
Jackie Shroff, Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma & Anand Gandhi Interview | OK Computer | Film Companion
March 26, 2021 07:08 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBThe team behind Hotstar's new web series OK Computer - Jackie Shroff, Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma & Anand Gandhi - chat with Anupama Chopra about the work that went into creating the futuristic world, their influences and what's in store for audiences.
Rana Daggubati Interview With Anupama Chopra | Haathi Mere Saathi | Film Companion
March 23, 2021 10:11 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBRana Daggubati speaks to Anupama Chopra about finding work-life balance post marriage, why his next film Haathi Mere Saathi was the therapy session he needed, and what it's like working with Pawan Kalyan on the official Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster film Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao Interview with Anupama Chopra | Roohi | Film Companion
March 10, 2021 07:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBAhead of the release of Roohi, Janhvi Kapoor & Rajkummar Rao speak to Anupama Chopra about the nerves before a theatrical release after a year, how the pandemic has changed what audiences expect and what their hoping to achieve with this horror-comedy.
Bombay Begums Interview with Anupama Chopra | Netflix | Film Companion
March 02, 2021 11:54 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBHow does one create imperfect women on screen? The team behind Netflix India's new series Bombay Begums speak to Anupama Chopra about the casting, workshops and what went into creating the real, flawed and perfectly imperfect women for the show. Here's the conversation with Alankrita Shrivastava, Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswani, Amruta Subhash, Aadhya Anand and Plabita Borthakur.