The Official Podcast of The White Tiger

The official podcast of the The White Tiger, the Netflix film written and directed by Ramin Bahrani, and based on the New York Times bestseller and 2008 Man Booker Prize-winning novel, is hosted and narrated by Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-chief at Fast Company. The series explores the global appeal of the story, its powerful themes and complex characters, and the journey of the film from book to screen. Guests include Bahrani, Adarsh Gourav, RajKummar Rao, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Mukul Deora, and Ava DuVernay.

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Episodes

The Producers: Mukul Deora, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Ava DuVernay

Producer Mukul Deora and Executive Producers Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Ava DuVernay join the show to discuss their unique roles in ushering “The White Tiger” from page to screen and championing the film. They talk about their passion for the book, why they felt Ramin Bahrani was the ideal filmmaker for the project, the importance of authenticity, the global appeal of the story, and the timeliness of its themes. They also share what they hope audiences might be thinking about after watching the f...

Jan 29, 2021•25 min•Ep. 4

The Actors: Adarsh Gourav, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, RajKummar Rao

In this episode, Adarsh Gourav, RajKummar Rao, and Priyanka Chopra Jonas join the series to discuss how they came to the film, what they most wanted to capture about their characters, and the challenges that were unique to their roles. They also talk about their research and preparation, their experience working together, and the spirit of exploration that writer-director Ramin Bahrani encouraged on set. And they reflect on the story’s powerful themes and global appeal.

Jan 29, 2021•28 min•Ep. 3

Ramin Bahrani, Part 2

In Part Two of Stephanie Mehta’s interview with Ramin Bahrani, they discuss his journey as a filmmaker and some of the ideas and themes that have been central to his storytelling. He talks about his interest in characters and worlds not typically seen in films and exploring the feeling of not belonging. He discusses the writers and filmmakers who have influenced him, and how going to Iran as an adult had a profound effect on him as a person and filmmaker. Bahrani also shares what first drew him ...

Jan 22, 2021•28 min•Ep. 2

Ramin Bahrani, Part 1

In this inaugural episode of “The White Tiger” podcast, writer-director Ramin Bahrani joins host Stephanie Mehta, Editor-in-chief at Fast Company, to discuss the journey of the film. He talks about his longtime friendship with Aravind Ardiga, the author of the novel on which the film is based, and how he was first approached to make the film. He discusses key creative decisions, including maintaining the tone of the book and its time period, and the visual language of the film. Bahrani also refl...

Jan 22, 2021•42 min•Ep. 1

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