Rajeev Masand – movies that matter : from bollywood, hollywood and everywhere else

September 16, 2015

The Newcomers Roundtable 2015

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, five of Bollywood’s most promising newcomers – Heropanti‘s Tiger Shroff and Kriti Sanon, Dum Laga Ke Haisha‘s Bhumi Pednekar, Mardaani‘s Tahir Bhasin, and Citylights‘ Patralekha – talk about the direction they’d like to take their careers in, the opportunities they’re hoping will come their way, and why nepotism can only take you so far.

 

 

 

(The Newcomers Roundtable first aired on CNN-IBN)

April 18, 2015

Mani Ratnam: “Still interested in the younger generation’s attitude to marriage”

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand conducted in Chennai, legendary Tamil director Mani Ratnam talks about his new film Ok Kanmani, about the themes that continue to fascinate him, about how his relationship with longtime collaborator AR Rahman has evolved over the years, and about his views on censorship.

 

 

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

January 9, 2015

The Directors Roundtable 2014

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, six directors who made some of the most significant Hindi films of 2014 reveal their anxieties and their vulnerabilities, and explain the sacrifices they’re willing to make for the sake of their art. Rajkumar Hirani (PK), Vishal Bhardwaj (Haider), Imtiaz Ali (Highway), Vikas Bahl (Queen), Rajat Kapoor (Aankhon Dekhi) and Abhishek Varman (2 States) speak candidly about their process and their passion for putting personal stories on the screen.

 

 

 

 

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

December 31, 2014

The Actors Roundtable 2014

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, four actors who delivered among the strongest performances in 2014 assemble for a candid chat. Shahid Kapoor (Haider), Ritesh Deshmukh (Ek Villain), Varun Dhawan (Main Tera Hero & Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania) and Nawazuddin Siddiqui (Miss Lovely & Kick) revealed how they prepared for their most challenging roles.

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

December 23, 2014

The Actresses Roundtable 2014

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, the four leading ladies who delivered some of the strongest performances in 2014 reveal their fears and their insecurities, and share their dreams and ambitions. Tabu, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt and Parineeti Chopra spoke candidly about the pressures of popularity on The Actresses Roundtable.

 

 

 

 

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

December 15, 2014

The Producers Roundtable 2014

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Bollywood’s big-gun producers — the men and women behind the year’s biggest hits — reveal the bravest decisions they’ve taken in their careers, the nurturing that movies require, the clashes they’ve had with star directors, and reveal why the future is bleak for small films. Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, Sajid Nadiadwala and Siddharth Roy Kapur explained the challenges they face while putting some of the most significant films on the screen.

 

 

 

 

 
(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

November 8, 2014

Chris Nolan and the stars of Interstellar on their ambitious space saga

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!

In these interviews with Rajeev Masand, Interstellar director Christopher Nolan and the film’s stars — Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain — talk about the challenges involved in bringing this ambitious space saga to the screen.

 

 

 

(These interviews first aired on CNN-IBN)

October 27, 2014

Rekha: “I’m no diva”

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EXCLUSIVE!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Bollywood’s most alluring star Rekha talks about the films closest to her heart, explains why she hasn’t made a movie with Amitabh Bachchan in over 30 years, and reveals how she’d like to be remembered.


(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

October 8, 2014

Vikram on Shankar’s I: “I know we’ve made something special”

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VIDEO!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, Tamil star Vikram – hero of such hits as Setu, Anniyan and Pithamagan – talks about his role in Shankar’s new film I that’s slated for release this Diwali. The 48-year-old actor underwent multiple physical transformations for the movie, and reveals it was difficult to keep his many looks from being leaked during production.

 

 

 

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

September 25, 2014

Shankar: “The audience expects me to make big films”

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VIDEO EXCLUSIVE!

In this interview with Rajeev Masand, visionary Tamil filmmaker Shankar talks about his new film I, about reuniting with his Anniyan star Vikram, and about pushing the boundaries of creativity but being limited by budgets. The director of such blockbuster films as Indian, Jeans & Enthiran also talks about filming in China and about the potential of Tamil films to cross over to non-Tamil-speaking markets.

 

 

 

 

(This interview first aired on CNN-IBN)

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