Nora Fatehi speaks to Anupama Chopra close on the heels of her two songs #Pachtaoge (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Pachtaoge) with #VickyKaushal (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23VickyKaushal) and #SakiSaki (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SakiSaki) from #BatlaHouse (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23BatlaHouse) hitting the charts. Nora talks about her life before Bollywood and how she manoeuvred her way into films despite strong opp...
Aug 26, 2019•35 min
Ahead of the release of #SyeRaaNarasimhaReddy also starring #VijaySethupathi, #TamannaahBhatia, #Nayanthara, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Kichcha Sudeep & Huma Qureshi - Anupama Chopra chats with #Chiranjeevi and the film's producer #RamCharan and presenters Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani about their experience making the film on such a massive budget and what their expectations from a pan India audience is. The film is directed by Surrender Reddy.
Aug 21, 2019•22 min
It took me 3 years & 2 ECGs to write the film - As #HumAapkeHainKoun (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23HumAapkeHainKoun) ..! completes 25 years, #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) chats with filmmaker Sooraj Barjatya about his memories making the film, why he can’t seem to write negative characters & what he’d like to do next. What does it feel like to hold the record of the biggest Indian film ever made? Watch this interview wit...
Aug 19, 2019•36 min
Ahead of the release of the magnum opus #Saaho (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Saaho) , #Prabhas (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Prabhas) and #ShraddhaKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ShraddhaKapoor) speak to #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about the making of the film, coping with the expectations of new film industries and what they are likely to be doing on release day.
Aug 12, 2019•22 min
#SunnyLeone (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SunnyLeone) who recently opened a kid’s play area in Mumbai, chats with #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) about embracing motherhood and managing a packed work schedule and family time. The duo also talk about the role of a sex symbol in a post #MeToo (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MeToo) world and how Sunny views the messaging in her films.
Aug 06, 2019•19 min
#SidharthMalhotra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SidharthMalhotra) and #ParineetiChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ParineetiChopra) in conversation with Anupama Chopra about their film #JabariyaJodi (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23JabariyaJodi) which releases on August 2nd. The duo let us in on how their relationship with each other has evolved since their last film together and why 'filmy acting' is a lot of fun.
Jul 27, 2019•15 min
#VijayDeverakonda (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23VijayDeverakonda) who was in Mumbai to meet Karan Johar ahead for the release of #DearComrade (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23DearComrade) talks to Anupama Chopra about the Hindi remake of the film and his own Bollywood aspirations. They discuss the widespread criticism #KabirSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KabirSingh) , the remake of his film #ArjunReddy (https://www.youtube.com/results?se...
Jul 27, 2019•46 min
Ahead of the release of #Manmadhudu2 (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Manmadhudu2) - her film opposite #Nagarjuna (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Nagarjuna) , #RakulPreetSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23RakulPreetSingh) gets #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) to join her at her aerial yoga class and the duo sit down to chat over a healthy meal at Farmer's Café.
Jul 18, 2019•33 min
#KanikaDhillon (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KanikaDhillon) who has written films like Manmarziyaan, Kedarnath and the soon to release #JudgementallHaiKya (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23JudgementallHaiKya) , speaks to Anupama Chopra about how she creates her ‘messy women’, the repercussions of the fall out between the media and #KanganaRanaut (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KanganaRanaut) on their film and the positive and negative impact of ...
Jul 16, 2019•32 min
#Baahubali (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Baahubali) actor #RanaDaggubati (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23RanaDaggubati) in conversation with #AnupamaChopra (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23AnupamaChopra) . The actor talks about growing up a product of 'Telugu film royalty' and what nepotism meant to him then. Being a producer himself, he shares interesting insight on the movie business and the impact of box-office figures. They also discuss wha...
Jul 08, 2019•34 min
In an exclusive interview post the huge box-office success and criticism his film #KabirSingh (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23KabirSingh) received, director #SandeepReddyVanga (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23SandeepReddyVanga) gives Anupama Chopra his defence and tells us he feels the rage was "bizarre." The #ShahidKapoor (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23ShahidKapoor) - Kiara Advani starrer which raked in over 200 crores at the box-office has hug...
Jul 06, 2019•38 min
Ahead of Season 2 of Comicstaan, the show's judges Kaneez Surka, Kenny Sebastian and Zakir Khan tell Anupama Chopra about mentoring new talent, the after effects of the #MeToo (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23MeToo) movement on the comedy scene in India and how the closure of AIB altered the playing ground for other comedians.
Jun 25, 2019•27 min
Ahead of the release of Article 15, Ayushmann Khurrana speaks to Anupama Chopra about why he chased what he believed is one of the most relevant and important films in Indian cinema. The actor tells us about breaking away from his switch on, switch off approach to acting to deep dive into literature around casteism to be able to accurately tell the story. Are you excited about watching Article 15?
Jun 17, 2019•16 min
Ahead of the release of her film Kabir Singh also starring Shahid Kapoor, Kiara Advani invites Anupama Chopra home for a chat over breakfast and a drive to her film's promotional interviews. They chat about what it takes to be an actor today, what it takes to stay relevant, the pressures of social media and the scene in Lust Stories that got a lot of people to notice her.
Jun 17, 2019•35 min
American actress Bryce Dallas Howard tells Anupama Chopra about the pressure and insecurity she went through by virtue of being Ron Howard’s daughter. She also talks about how the doors opened more easily for her when it came to opportunities in showbiz. The actor tells us about how she got into the mind space of her character of Elton John’s mother in Rocketman (https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%23Rocketman) and why she doesn't find the need to like the characters she plays on scree...
Jun 01, 2019•7 min
Taron Egerton & Dexter Fletcher - the actor and filmmaker behind 'Rocketman' talk to Anupama Chopra about making the film based on musician Elton John's life and how it shaped them as artists. They discuss their approach and how they wanted to 'humanise our lazy observation that he is a diva.'
Jun 01, 2019•5 min
Ahead of the release of 'Bharat', also starring Salman Khan and Disha Patani, Katrina Kaif speaks to Anupama Chopra about her last minute entry into the project, how she’s consciously trying to reinvent & add more of herself to her characters, and why producing a film is very much on the cards now. Watch this to see the actor demonstrate how she would like to be asked out on a date!
May 29, 2019•24 min
Easily one of India's first supermodels Lisa Ray speaks to Anupama Chopra about her first book Close To The Bone which chronicles her battle with cancer and her personal journey as an actor and mother to twin daughters. Lisa shares anecdotes from her time in 90s Bollywood and why she chose to stay away from showbiz.
May 15, 2019•37 min
What prompted #JacquelineFernandez to take up acting classes after a decade of being an actor? Anupama Chopra speaks to the actor after she returns from her acting workshop in LA. Jacqueline is all set to start filming her #NetflixOriginal film #MrsSerialKiller and tells us all about it too.
May 11, 2019•36 min
On the second episode of On The Move, filmmaker #AliAbbasZafar talks to us about collaborating with #SalmanKhan yet again in #Bharat which also stars #KatrinaKaif & #DishaPatani. He takes Anupama Chopra along with him as he dives into the post production of the film. Join them as they are on the move from his home to the DI theatre and the edit suite in which the film is currently being edited.
May 06, 2019•44 min
For the first time on Film Companion, Punjabi singing sensation Guru Randhawa chats with Anupama Chopra about his collaboration with Pitbull - 'Slowly Slowly', how he makes his music and why he loves performing at weddings. We also asked the singer about what his vices are and his answer surprised us! #GuruRandhawa #SlowlySlowly #Pitbull #PunjabiMusic #PunjabiSongs #SuitSuit #Patola #AnupamaChopra
May 02, 2019•33 min
Legendary music composer Bappi Lahiri completes 50 years in the movies this year. He talks to Anupama Chopra about the stories behind his music, getting Amitabh Bachchan and Kishore Kumar to sing and rap together, how he discovered Disco and why he chose to copyright his iconic look. Watch till the end to listen to the signature tune he composed for Film Companion!
Apr 22, 2019•41 min
A day after the release of 'No Fathers in Kashmir', director Ashvin Kumar and actress Soni Razdan recount the harrowing experience of getting this film made - right from bearing the brunt of demonetisation, to an 8-month fight with the censors, and finding enough shows at theatres.
Apr 06, 2019•22 min
Filmmaker Joe Russo of the Russo brothers fame chatted with Anupama Chopra about everything you need to know about 'Avengers: Endgame' which is being touted as the 'cinematic event of the decade'. He told us about how they went about ensuring everything about the script stayed secret, their process of making sure characters are essential to the narrative and why he doesn't read too much into fan theories.
Apr 03, 2019•32 min
Popular YouTube content creator Lilly Singh chats with Anupama Chopra during her visit to India for the YouTube FanFest 2019\. She talks about her new "Bollywood rap song", Bollywood aspirations and what we can expect from her show 'A Little Late with Lilly Singh'. Singh also shares some valuable advice to fellow YouTubers and how the break from content creation helped her. Location Courtesy: Trident BKC, Mumbai #LillySingh #Superwoman #YouTube #YTFF #NBC #RanveerSingh #OneLove...
Apr 02, 2019•40 min
Punjabi singing sensation and actor Ammy Virk speaks to Anupama Chopra about making his Bollywood debut with Ranveer Singh starrer ’83\. They talk about his music career, the influence his family has on his films and his relationship with Diljit Dosanjh. The actor also talks about being the most viewed star in India on Youtube with over 750 million views on his song Laung Laachi. LOCATION COURTESY: Bayroute, Juhu
Mar 28, 2019•35 min
Ahead of its release on Netflix, Anupama Chopra talks to the team of Delhi Crime actors Shefali Shah, Rasika Dugal, Rajesh Tailang & director Richie Mehta about what went into filming the web series based on the 2012 Nirbhaya case. The team talks about their approach to the story, how they prepared for the gruesome shoot schedule and why telling this story was so important to each of them. The actors also speak about the role OTT platforms play in liberating them as performers. #ShefaliShah ...
Mar 16, 2019•26 min
For the first time on Film Companion Akshay Kumar speaks to Anupama Chopra ahead of the release of his film Kesari. The actor talks about what drives him as an actor today, the burden of stardom and acting aspirations for his son Aarav Bhatia.
Mar 13, 2019•26 min
Malaika Arora joins Anupama Chopra for a conversation on Film Companion. They talk about how she’s built brand Malaika, the Instagram stardom she enjoys and rumours of an impending marriage to Arjun Kapoor. Malaika also talks about the freedom she feels after divorce, being a mother to her teenage son and her views on ‘item songs’ in films.
Mar 11, 2019•30 min
On Film Companion, Luka Chuppi actor Kriti Sanon tells Anupama Chopra about the challenges to get a foot into the big league of Bollywood, how she tries to crack her characters with a ’hit or miss’ approach and the quest to work with a director that can push her into a role that ’scares the hell out of her.’ The actor also tells us about the pressures of internet fame, constantly having to crack magazine covers and why she would never orchestrate something for Instagram!
Feb 25, 2019•34 min
