Interviews with Anupama Chopra
By Film Companion
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.
Interviews with Anupama ChopraMay 24, 2021
Yami Gautam Interview with Anupama Chopra | Bhoot Police | Film Companion
Yami Gautam speaks to Anupama Chopra about her impromptu yet beautiful wedding to Aditya Dhar, her professional relationship with her husband, and her future projects Bhoot Police, Dasvi, A Thursday among others.
Vijayendra Prasad Exclusive Interview With Anupama Chopra | RRR | SS Rajamouli | Film Companion
Ahead of the release of the hugely anticipated RRR, writer Vijayendra Prasad talks to Anupama Chopra about how he conceptualised the magnum opus, the rules of engagement with his filmmaker son SS Rajamouli, what we can expect from his next project with Mahesh Babu and the Hindi filmmakers he would like to collaborate with.
Fahadh Faasil & Mahesh Narayanan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Malik | Film Companion
"I want to do a DDLJ, but this is what I'm offered" - Fahadh Faasil & Mahesh Narayanan speak to Anupama Chopra about making Malik, how they created the near 14-minute opening shot and the thought behind Fahadh's post on Facebook.
Toofaan Interview With Anupama Chopra | Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Mehra | Film Companion
"As long as you can walk & stand, you fight" - Farhan Akhtar, Mrunal Thakur, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra tell Anupama Chopra about shooting Toofaan, what sets it apart from other boxing films and the warrior spirit it has left them with.
Neena Gupta Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sach Kahun Toh | Film Companion
"I was sick of the lies written about me" - Neena Gupta speaks to Anupama Chopra about why she wrote her autobiography Sach Kahun Toh, the respect she's getting today (thanks to her career) and why she wishes she were younger now.
Ali Sethi Interview With Anupama Chopra | Film Companion
Musician and writer Ali Sethi chats with Anupama Chopra about his love for the ghazal, being a bridge between borders and finding the need to censor himself today.
Vidya Balan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sherni | Film Companion
“I suck at the glamorous, song & dance roles” - Vidya Balan speaks to Anupama Chopra about her experience filming Sherni, the three films she’s green lit and why song and dance glam roles aren’t her cup of tea.
Arjun Kapoor Interview with Anupama Chopra | Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar | Sardar Ka Grandson
Arjun Kapoor chats with Anupama Chopra about his recent releases, Sardar Ka Grandson and Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, what he's learnt over nine years in the movie business and why he consciously keeps his personal life away from the media glare.
Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Raj & DK Interview | The Family Man S2
The interest around "Lonavala mein kaun tha" is baffling - The team behind The Family Man, Manoj Bajpayee, Priyamani, Samantha Akkineni, Raj & DK, tell Anupama Chopra about what we can expect from Season 2, living up to the hype and excitement and how they got into the headspace of their characters.
Nayattu Interview With Anupama Chopra | Kunchako Boban | Shahi Kabir | Film Companion
“There are no heroes or villains in Nayattu” - Amidst the heated debate surrounding the film, actor Kunchako Boban and writer Shahi Kabir deep dive into the making of Nayattu with Anupama Chopra. From the backlash the film received to it's open-ended climax, this interview has all the answers you have been seeking. Nayattu is now streaming on Netflix.
Mahira Khan & Azaan Sami Khan Interview | Film Companion
Today, artists are told to just shut up - Mahira Khan & Azaan Sami Khan speak to Anupama Chopra about collaborating on Tu, prospects of working in India in the future and why the ban on artists across the border was “scary”.
Ma Anand Sheela & Shakun Batra Interview With Anupama Chopra | Searching For Sheela | Film Companion
"I have nothing to redeem myself from" - Ma Anand Sheela is candid in this conversation with Anupama Chopra and Shakun Batra ahead of the release of Searching for Sheela. They chat about the making of the documentary, news of Priyanka Chopra playing her and more.
Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane Interview with Anupama Chopra | The Disciple | Film Companion
"Chaitanya believes in pure cinema. He's a rare breed" - Alfonso Cuarón and Chaitanya Tamhane speak to Anupama Chopra about their creative collaboration on The Disciple which releases on Netflix and their interpretation of the role of an artist today.
Aditi Rao Hydari & Neeraj Ghaywan Interview with Anupama Chopra | Ajeeb Daastaans | Film Companion
"Why is our industry only looked at as flippant and frivolous?" - Neeraj Ghaywan and Aditi Rao Hydari ask ahead of the release of their film from Dharma Productions' anthology, Ajeeb Daastaans. They speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the film that releases on Netflix, creating nuanced relationships on screen and the changes they've seen in the industry through the pandemic.
Naveen Polishetty, Anudeep K.V. Interview with Anupama Chopra | Jathi Ratnalu | Film Companion
"The Telugu industry can create stars out of nobodies" - Following the blockbuster success of their film Jathi Ratnalu, Naveen Polishetty & filmmaker Anudeep K.V. speak to Anupama Chopra about creating the comedy, the soaring success it's seen and plans for the sequel.
Fahadh Faasil, Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran Interview with Anupama Chopra | Joji | Film Companion
"We have no option but to go ‘darker’ with Fahadh" - The team behind Joji - Dileesh Pothan, Syam Pushkaran and Fahadh Faasil - speak to Anupama Chopra about their working dynamic, what makes them tick as a team and what to expect from the film that releases on Amazon Prime Video.
Jackie Shroff, Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma & Anand Gandhi Interview | OK Computer | Film Companion
The team behind Hotstar's new web series OK Computer - Jackie Shroff, Radhika Apte, Vijay Varma & Anand Gandhi - chat with Anupama Chopra about the work that went into creating the futuristic world, their influences and what's in store for audiences.
Rana Daggubati Interview With Anupama Chopra | Haathi Mere Saathi | Film Companion
Rana Daggubati speaks to Anupama Chopra about finding work-life balance post marriage, why his next film Haathi Mere Saathi was the therapy session he needed, and what it's like working with Pawan Kalyan on the official Telugu remake of Malayalam blockbuster film Ayyappanum Koshiyum.
Janhvi Kapoor, Rajkummar Rao Interview with Anupama Chopra | Roohi | Film Companion
Ahead of the release of Roohi, Janhvi Kapoor & Rajkummar Rao speak to Anupama Chopra about the nerves before a theatrical release after a year, how the pandemic has changed what audiences expect and what their hoping to achieve with this horror-comedy.
Bombay Begums Interview with Anupama Chopra | Netflix | Film Companion
How does one create imperfect women on screen? The team behind Netflix India's new series Bombay Begums speak to Anupama Chopra about the casting, workshops and what went into creating the real, flawed and perfectly imperfect women for the show. Here's the conversation with Alankrita Shrivastava, Pooja Bhatt, Shahana Goswani, Amruta Subhash, Aadhya Anand and Plabita Borthakur.