“My Bible for Kapoor & Sons was ‘Monsoon Wedding’.”
We speak to man-of-the-moment Shakun Batra, the young director of one of the year's better Hindi films, 'Kapoor & Sons.'
“Bombay is where people can change the screenplay of their lives.”
We track down the elusive and iconic Sudhir Mishra to have a quick chat about his films, early years and the changing landscape of Hindi films.
Knocking On Open Doors
An interview with Prashantt Guptha, the eloquent actor behind one of the most enduring faces on the ill-fated Pan Am Flight 73 in Ram Madhvani's NEERJA.
“Darkness is easy. Happiness is what’s difficult to enact.”
An extensive, charming and honest interview with Rasika Dugal -- a talented actress (Kshay, Qissa) still navigating her way through the lanes of her craft.
Conversations With Baradwaj Rangan
Tanul Thakur and Rahul Desai set out to interview -- and explore the vast intellect of -- film critic and 'The Hindu' Senior Deputy Editor Baradwaj Rangan, one of Indian cinema's foremost thinkers and definitive voices.
“Bachcha toh abhi chalna hi seekha hai.”
We speak to young actor Vicky Kaushal, who made waves with his breakout performance in 'Masaan' last year, and has 'Zubaan' coming up next.
Back to (Bombay) Black
Independent filmmaker Megha Ramaswamy speaks about the music video she directed for the regrouping of iconic '90s band, BOMBAY BLACK.
“Editing is rewriting with already-formed sentences.”
A quick chat with editor Prerna Saigal (Peddlers, Tigers, Bombay Velvet) reveals the highs and lows of an upcoming, talented and hardworking film professional in B-town.
Designer, Doer, Dreamer
Upcoming production designer Boishali Sinha (Gabbar Is Back, Margarita With A Straw, Chalk N Duster) speaks to us about her rapid career growth, goals and her unique perspective on art.
The Viewfinder Of Tomorrow
Ace new-age cinematographer Siddharth Diwan (Peddlers, Queen, Titli) speaks about his journey and experiences on the remarkable films he has worked on.
In Conversation with Krishan Hooda
We speak to the young director of 'Rebellious Flower' - the biopic inspired by the life and times of OSHO Rajneesh, which releases in India on January 15, 2016.
“The unspoken word is the most cinematic element of filmmaking.”
Perhaps the most experimental filmmaker in mainstream Hindi cinema, Imtiaz Ali speaks to us about his vivid movies, methods, collaborations, philosophy, literature and criticism.
In Conversation with Hansal Mehta
An honest and outspoken Hansal Mehta (Shahid, CityLights, Aligarh) speaks extensively about his journey, mistakes, changes, film criticism, politics, Anurag Kashyap, independence and much more.
For The Love Of Peddling
Vasan Bala, the talented filmmaker behind 'Peddlers' (Cannes Critics' Week 2012), speaks about his journey, frustrations, his stubbornness and vision, Bombay Velvet (which he co-wrote) and much more.
Eat, Earn, Make Film, Repeat
We speak to the very affable Ramchandra P.N., veteran filmmaker and FTII graduate, about his new two-character indie Haal-E-Kangaal, his journey and perpetual struggle to find an audience.
Sudhanshu Saria’s Labour of ‘LOEV’
We speak to filmmaker Sudhanshu Saria, whose first feature-length film LOEV has been selected to premiere at the prestigious Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival 2015.
“Now they’ve realised I’m not just a ‘Gandu’.”
An interview with one of India's most controversial and radical voices, filmmaker Q - who speaks about his latest film, his ideologies and the meaning of independence.
“Commerce dictates the art in films here.”
We have a quick chat with Nagesh Kukunoor, whose new film 'Dhanak' premiered in India at the JioMAMI Mumbai Film Festival.
