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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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Interviews with Anupama Chopra

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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Vicky Kaushal Interview with Anupama Chopra | Bad Newz | 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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Lakshya & Raghav Juyal Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | Kill | 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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On The Sets Of Kalki 2898 AD | Nag Ashwin, Priyanka Dutt, & Swapna Dutt Interview w/ Anupama Chopra | 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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Kartik Aaryan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Chandu Champion | 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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Fahadh Faasil Interview with Anupama Chopra | Aavesham | Film Companion

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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Vineeth Sreenivasan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Varshangalkku Shesham | Film Companion

In this exclusive podcast with Anupama Chopra, filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee talks about LSD 2, Tees being shelved by Netflix, the impact filmmakers like Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane and him have had on shaping the Hindi cinema in the last decade. He delves into the processes involved in casting the actors for Love Sex Aur Dhokha 2, and what makes him chase his brand of cinema. We ask the filmmaker about his relationship with Ekta Kapoor and what defines their working relationship. 

00:00 - In conversation with Dibakar Banerjee 00:45 - How IS Dibakar?
03:27 - The fresh new hell he is about to put us into
06:42 - How does Dibakar decide on the stories he wants to tell?
09:14 - Dinakar auditioning actors 
12:20 - Landing at Bigg Boss with Ekta Kapoor 
13:43 - How does the relationship with Ekta work?
15:40 - The look of LSD, and the designing of the same
18:00 - The out-of-the-box cinematography of LSD and LSD2 
20:46 - The one family story surrounding Dibakar’s film, and accompanying reactions
23:30 - “LSD 2 is 5 minutes into the future”
23:55 - Dibakar’s sense of where the streaming world is at, right now?
25:42 - The audience having his back
26:51 - Changing what Hindi Cinema felt like, sounded like

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Dibakar Banerjee Exclusive Interview with Anupama Chopra | LSD 2 | Film Companion

In this conversation with Anupama Chopra, the actor and director of the upcoming Amar Singh Chamkila biopic - Diljit Dosanjh and Imtiaz Ali delve into the nitty-gritty of the film, their shared admiration for Punjab, and how it’s most adrenaline charged, yet the most poetic state. They tell us what it’s like to work with the purest of souls on set, and what makes their film true to the sentiment attached around the renowned singer. They then share some anecdotes on how the Ranbir Kapoor starrer Rockstar shaped one and all, and Diljit in specific. 

00:00 - In conversation with Imtiaz Ali and Diljit Dosanjh
01:27 - Amar Singh Chamkila being the Elvis Presley of Punjab 
02:08 - Making Chamkila relevant again, in this day and age
03:47 - Imtiaz’s emails for Diljit, and their perceptions of Chamkila
06:47 - Things that HAVEN’T CHANGED for Artists down the years
08:32 - The link between violence, exuberance, and Punjabi music 
10:34 - Constructing the performances
14:48 - Diljit re-iterating that he ISN’T an actor
16:40 - Fame being the “Do-Tarfa-Talwar” and how one should handle it
20:27 - Diljit and Imtiaz’s machinery of purity
23:23 - Holding onto the purity, in an industry that isn’t
27:08 - Diljit working with A.R. Rahman
29:34 - Diljit’s learning from this film
30:10 - The impact of having a film’s actor sing the songs, themselves
34:15 - The difference in voices and styles
35:53 - Rockstar being the ONE-TRUE inspiration 
37:41 - Does Imtiaz still believe in the Rockstar philosophy?
39:13 - What’s next for Diljit?
40:13 - The one director he wants to work with 
41:34 - What’s next for Imtiaz/The Chamkila Bidai ceremony
42:36 - Polar opposite views on Imtiaz’s films

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The Chamkila Diaries ft. Diljit Dosanjh, Imtiaz Ali and Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

Anirudh Ravichander dissects his musical journey with Anupama Chopra, with a tour of his incredible garage studio. From his debut sensation "Why This Kolaveri Di", to orchestrating scores for blockbuster films like Jawan, Jailer, Vikram & Leo - the composer takes us through his collaborations with eminent directors like Atlee, Lokesh Kanagaraj, Nelson. He also tells us about the process of creating for superstars like Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and Shah Rukh Khan.

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Exclusive Interview with Anirudh Ravichander | Anupama Chopra | Leo | Jawan | Jailer | FC

In this interview with Anupama Chopra, the cast and crew of Poacher - Alia Bhatt, Richie Mehta, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya talk in length about their latest Amazon Prime Web Series; the challenges surrounding the filming of the show, and it's impact on the crew. They discuss filming animals just the way they'd film cinema, and the moral aspects of choosing scripts that promote an ideal personality traits.

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Alia Bhatt, Richie Mehta, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya Interview | Poacher | Anupama Chopra

In this interview with Vicky Kaushal, he talks to us about the intense preparation he had to go through to become his character in his upcoming film Uri. The actor also talks us about handling the fame 2018 brought him, negotiating a relationship in the midst of this and the bond he’s built with the paparazzi.

19: Vicky Kaushal Interview with Anupama Chopra | Uri | Film Companion

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