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150 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsInterviews and conversations centered on cinema and streaming shows. Discerning conversations; organic interviews.
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Episode 16: Remembering Kobe Bryant - with Akshay Manwani
February 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! An episode dedicated to the memory of a generational, champion athlete. Kobe Bryant touched so many of my generation with his game and his pursuit of excellence that following his untimely passing, I decided to do an episode in his memory. NBA commentator Akshay Manwani was kind enough to join me on the episode to chat on Kobe's legacy, lasting on-court memories, the Mamba mentality and more. We also talked about...
S2 Episode 4: Remembering Kobe Bryant - with Akshay Manwani
February 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBAn episode dedicated to the memory of a generational, champion athlete. Kobe Bryant touched so many of my generation with his game and his pursuit of excellence that following his untimely passing, I decided to do an episode in his memory. NBA commentator Akshay Manwani was kind enough to join me on the episode to chat on Kobe's legacy, lasting on-court memories, the Mamba mentality and more. We also talked about how Kobe stacks up against other great Lakers, other great shooting guards...
S2 Episode 3: Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003) - with Sudhir Mishra
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix series, Serious Men. I also asked him if Manu Joseph and he shared similar worldviews and how ...
S2 Episode 3: Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi at 15 - with Sudhir Mishra
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix series, Serious Men. I also asked him if Manu Joseph and he shared similar worldviews and how he's managed to remain a balanced voice on Twitter in what seems like a nev...
S2 Episode 3: Sudhir Mishra
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBIn conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix series, Serious Men. I also asked him if Manu Joseph and he shared similar worldviews and how he's managed to remain a balanced voice on Twitter in what seems like a nev...
Episode 15: Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2003) - with Sudhir Mishra
February 06, 2020 01:00 - 1 hour - 48.3 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Sudhir Mishra on Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi (2005) as it turns 15 this year. Mishra shared memories about conceiving the film, as well as the writing, casting and music of the film. We also chatted about the astonishing relevance of the film today, the current political climate, and his upcoming Netflix series, Serious Men. I also asked him if Manu Joseph and he shared similar worldviews and how ...
Episode 14: Manish Gupta (Sarkar, The Stoneman Murders, Section 375)
January 16, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer-director Manish Gupta on Sarkar (2005) - researching the Thackeray family, referencing The Godfather, being mentored by Ram Gopal Varma The Stoneman Murders - recreating the Mumbai of early 80s Rahasya - writing true crime movies Section 375 - responsibilities of a filmmaker when making a film around a sensitive topic advice for screenwriters in India and more! Feedback/comment...
S2 Episode 2: Manish Gupta
January 16, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBIn conversation with writer-director Manish Gupta on Sarkar (2005) - researching the Thackeray family, referencing The Godfather, being mentored by Ram Gopal Varma The Stoneman Murders - recreating the Mumbai of early 80s Rahasya - writing true crime movies Section 375 - responsibilities of a filmmaker when making a film around a sensitive topic advice for screenwriters in India and more! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu ...
S2 Episode 2: Manish Gupta (Sarkar, The Stoneman Murders, Section 375)
January 16, 2020 22:00 - 58 minutes - 40.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer-director Manish Gupta on Sarkar (2005) - researching the Thackeray family, referencing The Godfather, being mentored by Ram Gopal Varma The Stoneman Murders - recreating the Mumbai of early 80s Rahasya - writing true crime movies Section 375 - responsibilities of a filmmaker when making a film around a sensitive topic advice for screenwriters in India and more! Feedback/comment...
S2 Episode 1: Tigmanshu Dhulia
December 13, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Tigmanshu Dhulia on - Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, his craft, his approach to acting, his creative takeaways from working with Shekhar Kapur and Mani Ratnam, the towering talent of Irrfan, his admiration for K. Asif, and much more Tigmanshu also spoke of wanting to make a film on the legendary K. Asif, some day - with Irrfan! Links to some of Tigmanshu's film recommendations: Film Hi Fil...
S2 Episode 1: Tigmanshu Dhulia
December 13, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBIn conversation with Tigmanshu Dhulia on - Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, his craft, his approach to acting, his creative takeaways from working with Shekhar Kapur and Mani Ratnam, the towering talent of Irrfan, his admiration for K. Asif, and much more Tigmanshu also spoke of wanting to make a film on the legendary K. Asif, some day - with Irrfan! Links to some of Tigmanshu's film recommendations: Film Hi Film (1983) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb35P3eafGQ Musafir (1957) htt...
Episode 13: Tigmanshu Dhulia
December 13, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Tigmanshu Dhulia on - Haasil, Paan Singh Tomar, Shagird, his craft, his approach to acting, his creative takeaways from working with Shekhar Kapur and Mani Ratnam, the towering talent of Irrfan, his admiration for K. Asif, and much more Tigmanshu also spoke of wanting to make a film on the legendary K. Asif, some day - with Irrfan! Links to some of Tigmanshu's film recommendations: Film Hi Fil...
S1 Episode 12: Ajit Andhare (Viacom18)
September 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-house team which shares a maker's mindset. Ajit also spoke about exciting new films which the St...
S1 Episode 12: Ajit Andhare
September 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-house team which shares a maker's mindset. Ajit also spoke about exciting new films which the Studio's been working on, including the one, centered around the Indian women...
Episode 12: Ajit Andhare (Viacom18)
September 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-house team which shares a maker's mindset. Ajit also spoke about exciting new films which the St...
Episode 12: Ajit Andhare
September 14, 2019 17:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBIn conversation with Ajit Andhare (COO, Viacom18 Studios) on the studio's approach with its film slate, challenges with regional cinema markets, post-mortem of films, pay parity, explosion in the digital space, and much more. Ajit talked about green-lighting Andhadhun, decoding the failure of Rangoon, and building an in-house team which shares a maker's mindset. Ajit also spoke about exciting new films which the Studio's been working on, including the one, centered around the Indian women...
Episode 11: Nipun Dharmadhikari
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content. Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: ...
S1 Episode 11: Nipun Dharmadhikari
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content. Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: ...
S1 Episode 11: Nipun Dharmadhikari
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content. Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019 Support the show
Episode 11: Nipun Dharmadhikari
July 29, 2019 19:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MBIn conversation with writer/director Nipun Dharmadhikari on Baapjanma (2017), the smash-hit talk show Casting Couch, Marathi cinema, and Marathi streaming content. Nipun also shared a few tiny bits about his dream project, a biopic, slated for release in 2020! Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019
S1 Episode 10: Tridev turns 30
June 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019
S1 Episode 10: Tridev turns 30 - with Gautam Chintamani
June 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019 Suppor...
Episode 10: Tridev turns 30
June 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBIn conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Joglekar Music: Nakul Abhyankar Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019
S1 Episode 10: Tridev turns 30 - with Gautam Chintamani
June 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devi...
Episode 10: Tridev turns 30 - with Gautam Chintamani
June 29, 2019 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with film historian, Gautam Chintamani on the legacy of Tridev as it turns 30. The casting, the deliciously outrageous sequences, the knock ‘em dead dialogues, the iconic soundtrack --- we took a deep dive. In celebration of Rajiv Rai’s Tridev, as it turns 30. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devi...
S1 Episode 9: Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018) - with Abhijeet Deshpande
May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram. We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. That and much more on this episode... ...
Episode 9: Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018) - with Abhijeet Deshpande
May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram. We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. That and much more on this episode... ...
Episode 9: Abhijeet Deshpande
May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIn conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram. We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. That and much more on this episode... Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Edit...
S1 Episode 9: Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar (2018) - with Abhijeet Deshpande
May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIn conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram. We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. That and much more on this episode... Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, s...
S1 Episode 9: Abhijeet Deshpande
May 28, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 27.9 MBIn conversation with writer/director Abhijeet Deshpande on Ani... Dr. Kashinath Ghanekar, Amazon's Breathe, screenwriting, Marathi cinema and V. Shantaram. We also spoke about the kind of Marathi cinema we would love to see. For example, imagine an honestly made film tracing the arc of the friendship and changing dynamics between Thackeray, Sharad Pawar and George Fernandes. That and much more on this episode... Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, s...
Episode 8: Mayank Shekhar
May 09, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Mayank Shekhar on the craft of the interview, print v. video, the changing landscape of the business of covering films, the state of film criticism, and the tricky song-and-dance with the celeb PR-machinery. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Music: Nakul Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019 ...
S1 Episode 8: Mayank Shekhar
May 09, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 24.8 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Mayank Shekhar on the craft of the interview, print v. video, the changing landscape of the business of covering films, the state of film criticism, and the tricky song-and-dance with the celeb PR-machinery. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@loveofcinemasf8) Host: Himanshu Editor: Devika Music: Nakul Copyrights © Love of Cinema 2019 ...
S1 Episode 7: Devyani Chaubal
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the ever enigmatic Devyani Chaubal. Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@lo...
Episode 7: Devyani Chaubal
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the ever enigmatic Devyani Chaubal. Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@lo...
Episode 7: Devyani Chaubal - with Suparna Sharma
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the...
S1 Episode 7: On Devyani Chaubal - with Suparna Sharma
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the ever enigmatic Devyani Chaubal. Credits: Concept, script: Himanshu (@lo...
S1 Episode 7: Devyani Chaubal - with Suparna Sharma
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! In conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the...
S1 Episode 7: Devyani Chaubal - with Suparna Sharma
May 02, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 26.9 MBIn conversation with Suparna Sharma about Devyani Chaubal, the film columnist extraordinaire. We talked about the woman, the legend, her legacy, and her infamous episodes with Bollywood stars. Chaubal, whose gossip columns in film magazines were eagerly anticipated by readers for the juicy scoop, and dreaded by stars for the bluntness and the insider information they divulged. An episode, entirely devoted to the ever enigmatic Devyani Chaubal. Feedback/comments/questions: loveofcinem...
Episode 6: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
April 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! My chat with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur about film preservation and film restoration. We chatted about preservation and how restoration also entails keeping the filmmaker’s original intent intact. We also spoke about Muzaffar Ali’s Zoonie; the recent restoration of Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A space Odyssey; the first Bengali silent film, Bilwamangal; and Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old. Dungarpur also t...
S1 Episode 6: Shivendra Singh Dungarpur
April 25, 2019 03:00 - 1 hour - 31.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! My chat with Shivendra Singh Dungarpur about film preservation and film restoration. We chatted about preservation and how restoration also entails keeping the filmmaker’s original intent intact. We also spoke about Muzaffar Ali’s Zoonie; the recent restoration of Kubrick’s masterpiece, 2001: A space Odyssey; the first Bengali silent film, Bilwamangal; and Peter Jackson’s They Shall Not Grow Old. Dungarpur also t...
Episode 5: Apurva Asrani Part 2
April 16, 2019 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck...
S1 Episode 5: Apurva Asrani Part 2
April 16, 2019 23:00 - 55 minutes - 25.6 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck...
Episode 4: Apurva Asrani Part 1
April 10, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck...
S1 Episode 4: Apurva Asrani Part 1
April 10, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 30.9 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Storytelling (on film) occurs in three stages: on paper (writing), on sets (direction) and in the editing room. Apurva Asrani has had the experience of wearing all three hats. He’s been an integral part of some of the finest Hindi films in the last 20 years. Spoke with Asrani about his experiences working with RGV, Kalpana Lajmi, Hansal Mehta and Nagesh Kukunoor; his role in persuading RGV to switch from Steenbeck...
Episode 3: Yasser Usman
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! On this episode, I spoke with Yasser Usman about writing honest biographies, the debate about authorized versus non-authorized biographies, and why there's a dearth of good writing on Hindi film personalities. We also chatted about Rekha, Bachchan and... Rekha & Bachchan. He had a very interesting take on the present day equation between the two. We also briefly talked about the ever enigmatic, Devyani Chaubal. Th...
S1 Episode 3: Yasser Usman
April 03, 2019 07:00 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! On this episode, I spoke with Yasser Usman about writing honest biographies, the debate about authorized versus non-authorized biographies, and why there's a dearth of good writing on Hindi film personalities. We also chatted about Rekha, Bachchan and... Rekha & Bachchan. He had a very interesting take on the present day equation between the two. We also briefly talked about the ever enigmatic, Devyani Chaubal. Th...
S1 Episode 2: Atul Sabharwal Part 2
March 23, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Part 2 of our wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder. Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Cred...
Episode 2: Atul Sabharwal Part 2
March 23, 2019 07:00 - 52 minutes - 24.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! Part 2 of our wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder. Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Cred...
S1 Episode 1: Atul Sabharwal Part 1
March 14, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! A wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder. Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concep...
Episode 1: Atul Sabharwal Part 1
March 14, 2019 01:00 - 50 minutes - 23.2 MBHi everyone, thanks for listening. Drop a line or two about the episode! A wide-ranging chat with Atul Sabharwal, writer and director of the landmark Indian television show, Powder. Himanshu spoke with Sabharwal, at length, about Powder, the under-seen action drama AURANGZEB, his fondness for Raj Khosla’s Kuchhe Dhaage, film appreciation in the wake of the #MeToo movement, restoration of Hindi films, and much more. Feedback/comments/questions: [email protected] Credits: Concep...