Episodes
Published 08/25/23
In this exclusive interview, AP Dhillon & Shinda Kahlon speak with Anupama Chopra about the challenges of the music industry, the evolution of AP Dhillon's artistry and his journey from a garage studio to stardom. They delve into their creative process, the pressures of fame, and the balance between staying true to oneself and catering to fan expectations. Discover how AP navigates the fast-paced world of music and what keeps him grounded. Watch this interview...
Published 08/25/23
Celebrating 20 years of "Koi Mil Gaya", Hrithik Roshan Exclusively speaks with Anupama Chopra about the evolution of Indian cinema and the film's 2023 relevance, particularly when viewed with his children. He reflects on his role as Rohit, addresses criticism, and shares his career's highs and lows. He also explores his pursuit of balancing commercial and artistically fulfilling roles, the shifting film industry landscape, and his future project aspirations. Watch this interview...
Published 08/24/23
In this exclusive (spoiler-filled) Post Mortem of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ after the opening weekend, Karan Johar speaks with Anupama Chopra about the creation of the characters and what inspired ‘Rocky’. He shares behind-the-scenes stories from the set of RRKPK. He discusses working with Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh, and Alia Bhatt, explaining how he balanced humor with a serious message. The filmmaker addresses the criticism he faced before the film’s release, his need...
Published 08/12/23
Suvinder Vicky speaks with Anupama Chopra about his 20-year journey as an actor, handling fame after the grand success of Kohrra, and how he uses silence to create compelling performances. The actor also discusses his struggles, his previous works such as Chauthi Koot, Meel Patthar and CAT, and his upcoming plans following the success of his web show. To watch the full interview: https://youtu.be/WlC73VYSt7g Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here -...
Published 08/11/23
Manish Malhotra speaks exclusively with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about his journey from being a movie enthusiast to becoming a leading costume designer and now transitioning into a filmmaker. He opens up about his childhood, his love for films, and the pressures of the film and fashion industry.
Published 07/26/23
From the sidelines of Netflix’s Tudum in Brazil, Zoya Akhtar speaks to Anupama Chopra about adapting the beloved American comic book series, The Archies, for a modern audience. She opens up about her unique storytelling style, her passion for exploring themes of friendship, and the challenges of incorporating a progressive worldview into a comic first published in 1942. The filmmaker also shares her best piece of advice for the cast that is on the brink of making their debut amidst heated...
Published 06/23/23
The cast of Never Have I Ever, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Jaren Lewison and Darren Barnet speak to Anupama Chopra from the exciting and bustling sidelines of the Netflix Tudum event about the impact of the series and shaping representation of actors of color.
Published 06/19/23
Tamannaah Bhatia in this exclusive interview with Anupama Chopra for Film Companion speaks about her relationship with Vijay Varma, how they fell in love, and what they bond over. The actor also speaks about her upcoming releases Lust Stories 2 and Jee Karda and how it's the most 'petrifying' phase of her career. Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On: https://www.facebook.com/filmcompanion https://www.twitter.com/filmcompanion...
Published 06/13/23
In this exclusive interview, Sonam Bajwa speaks with Anupama Chopra about her 10-year-long journey in the Punjabi film industry, her roles, struggles, triumphs, and future projects. She also shares her thoughts on Sidhu Moose Wala’s death and how it impacted her. Watch the actor get candid on getting replaced from films in the past and why she now feels she is ready for Bollywood.Have you subscribed to Film Companion yet? Join us here - http://bit.ly/FCsubscribe Follow Us On:...
Published 05/30/23
Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Richard Madden speak with Anupama Chopra about their new show Citadel and the challenges of playing two characters with wiped memories. They also discuss the ambition of the show and the need to tell global stories that connect audiences all over the world. The actors reveal how they kept track of their characters' emotional journeys, which was essential given the jumping timelines and the complexity of the plot. 
Published 05/05/23
In an exclusive interview with Bangla superstar Jeet, Anupama Chopra talks to him about his acting journey, inspiration, and life’s philosophy. He shares which filmmakers he admires the most, and his thoughts on keeping his work and personal life separate. So, sit back and enjoy this fascinating conversation about life and everything in between.
Published 04/20/23
Sai Pallavi speaks with Anupama Chopra exclusively on Film Companion about filmmaking being a spiritual process for her, the success of her first film Premam, why she doesn't need a manager, and more.
Published 04/01/23
Nani speaks to Anupama Chopra about Dasara and why it will be his most ‘vulnerable’ role yet. The actor talks about his process of selecting scripts, why he doesn’t work with superstar directors and why his team considers him a ‘terrible’ producer.
Published 03/25/23
Sara Ali Khan, Vikrant Massey, Chitrangda Singh speak to Anupama Chopra about Gaslight, their first impressions of each other and mistakes they made in their careers. Sara Ali Khan makes an honest admission of losing focus early on in her career. Here's why Vikrant Massey wants to apologise to Sara. 
Published 03/22/23
In this Film Companion Exclusive, Punjabi singer Karan Aujla speaks to Anupama Chopra about getting married to his girlfriend, how he creates his music, and his relationship with Sidhu Moose Wala. The singer also tells us about his Bollywood aspirations and his lineup of exciting projects.
Published 03/21/23
Ahead of the release of The Night Manager web show on Disney+Hotstar, Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur, and Sobhita Dhulipala speak with Anupama Chopra about the remake of the iconic spy show The Night Manager, how it is different from other spy genre content and the challenges for finding arcs for all the characters.
Published 02/09/23
In this Film Companion exclusive, Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh speak to Anupama Chopra about the blockbuster success of their film Ved, the rules of engagement in their relationship, and their dreams for their production house Mumbai Film Company. We also ask them about their viral reels! 
Published 02/02/23
In our first interview of 2023, we bring you the cast of Kuttey, Arjun Kapoor, Radhika Madan along with Vishal Bhardwaj and debutant director Aasmaan Bhardwaj speaking to Anupama Chopra about the making of the film, what it was like to direct Tabu and Naseeruddin Shah and recreating the iconic Kaminey track 'Dhan Te Nan'.
Published 01/12/23
Ahead of his ‘Born to Shine’ concert in Mumbai, Diljit Dosanjh exclusively speaks with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about touring to packed crowds, working with Imtiaz Ali on the Chamkila biopic, and his most difficult scene from the movie Jogi. The actor-singer also tells us about his dreams for himself and why he won’t stop at global domination! 
Published 01/03/23
Anupam Mittal (Founder and CEO of Shaadi.com – People Group), Vineeta Singh (Co-Founder and CEO of SUGAR Cosmetics), Peyush Bansal (Founder & CEO of Lenskart.com), Amit Jain CEO and Co-founder – (CarDekho Group, InsuranceDekho.com) speak with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion before the release of Shark Tank India Season 2. They speak about the weirdest places they’ve been pitched ideas at, the biggest turnoff from aspiring entrepreneurs, their relationship with money, & expectations...
Published 12/29/22
Ahead of the release of their film Govinda Naam Mera on Disney+ Hotstar, Vicky Kaushal speaks about exploring the comedy genre for the first time with Kiara Advani & director Shashank Khaitan, ‘larger than life’ cinema, and more.
Published 12/21/22
Ahead of the release of the film Wonder Women on Sony LIV, Nithya Menen, Parvathy Thiruvothu, Amruta Subhash, and director Anjali Menon speak with Anupama Chopra on Film Companion about the challenges of making films about women & pregnancy, the lack of women in the “big screen spectacles” movies, the fun & rapport shared among the cast & more.
Published 11/18/22
In this Film Companion Exclusive, the director of the Pakistani blockbuster The Legend of Maula Jatt, Bilal Lashari speaks to Anupama Chopra and Jagman Virk about how he went about remaking the classic to suit today's sensibilities, directing Fawad Afzal Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi and the cult status that the film has achieved.
Published 11/07/22
Madhuri Dixit Nene talks to Anupama Chopra about the response to her film Maja Ma where she essays the role of a lesbian housewife. The actor talks about the intent behind signing the film and her approach to playing the character. She lets us in on her singing career as well as how she manages her life in the social media glare. Listen to this interview to find out what she is working on next!
Published 10/13/22