The Vishal Bhardwaj Interview | Powered by Woodland

For this episode, I got to interview Vishal Bhardwaj and what could be a better location than one of Delhi's most iconic performance theatres? We discussed his time in Delhi, working with Ram Gopal Verma, the Emergency, the legacy of Gulzar Sahab and his 'Khayals' on life and death (Khayal from the~ epiglottis).
From Maachis to Makdee and Makdee to Maqbool, this episode has some real heartwarming conversations. Also, the story behind the making of the iconic song Kallu Mama is crazy.
Also, Is it Khufiya or Khufeeya? Tune in and let us know!
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PS: We apologise for the mistake in the credits. The Correct credits are: DOP - Vinay Yadav.
00:00:00 - 00:00:54 Is it Khufiya or Khoofiya?
00:00:54 - 00:01:49 Woodland bhai saab!
00:01:49 - 00:03:42 Samdish's experience of watching Makdee
00:03:42 - 00:05:13 Vishal's recurring dreams
00:05:13 - 00:08:35 Crazy cricket incidents with Naseeruddin Shah and Gulzar Sahab
00:08:35 - 00:10:27 Porn and significance of Khajuraho temples
00:10:27 - 00:12:48 Favourite filmmakers and Gulzar Sahab's films
00:12:48 - 00:15:08 Sikh riots and Indira Gandhi
00:15:08 - 00:18:04 What Vishal learnt from his music critics?
00:18:04 - 00:24:16 Ram Gopal Verma, Gulzar Sahab and the making of 'Kallu Mama'
00:24:16 - 00:25:49 Experience of buying alcohol from Theka
00:25:49 - 00:27:42 Why Kamal Hassan didn't play the role of Maqbool?
00:27:42 - 00:30:54 Gundagardi, Safdar and politics
00:30:54 - 00:32:15 Maut se mohabbat
00:32:15 - 00:33:48 Osho's nukte & content and Kabeer
00:33:48 - 00:34:52 Relationship with money
00:34:52 - 00:38:25 Magic of Haider and chaos on the set of Kaminey
00:38:25 - 00:40:00 This generation's nukta pronunciation
00:40:00 - 00:42:03 How Vishal is connected to Sanjeev Kumar?
00:42:03 - 00:44:05 Irritating habit of Tabu and Espionage films
00:44:05 - 00:45:20 Landour, Ciggerates and signing off!
00:45:20 - 00:46:11 Wait! Enjoy Vishal's bowling actions

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After manoj pahwa this was my favourite. ❤

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This man is like a Sufi, the more he speaks, the more you get aware about the layers that he possesseses in his character. The wide array of topics that he spoke about gives a clear indication of how much he has seen, felt and experienced in life. Reflects in his work too. Truly in awwww

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Osho reflects in his vision about life

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They broke up. I guess. 🥺

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@@utkarshsrivastava2908 No they're still together.

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Vishal Bharadwaj should start podcast. Such a humble and simple person, who is a master of this art of storytelling. Seriously we need more interviews and with someone like Samdish who makes him open up like this.

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Toh Acchi filme kaun banayega? Rohit Shetty?

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One of the best interviews after Manoj Pahwa and Bhajpai 👌👌..

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"I felt like someone was treating my childhood with respect" lovely lines from Samdish; and its a pity that no one really makes films for children; Makdee and Blue Umbrella were hallmark of excellent movie making

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I agree seeing #ShabanaAzmi being a witch in #Makdee scaring the hell outta me during my childhood days those were the classics

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Vishal Bhardwaj: Sharing cinematic wisdom.
Cameraman: Practicing for the next action film. 🎥

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Underrated comment 😂

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Not only cameraman but also the editor....

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"Jeevan dukh hai, usi me hum sukh dhundte rahein"...so profound ❤❤

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time stamp?

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Thank you for supporting my favourite interviewer so consistently!!

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[@satyajitsahu]

This is a man, you can do 10 episodes with. No, seriously, I mean it. There are so many facets to his personality, lyricist Vishal, Music composer Vishal, Film director Vishal, Storywriter, Background score producer, Poet, and now even Independent music label owner. Each of them is a separate career in itself. And he is one in all.
If anyone is looking for a human being to clone, I know someone perfectly suitable!

[@shabbu8737]

Listening to Vishal sir is like meditation.. 😇

[@sarthakmishra6867]

Angoor is the besssssstttt film. First gulzar movie I watched on torrent

[@idk-os9mk]

I am intrigued..which was the first movie you watched on torrent

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Chennai express is remake of it ???

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Samdish's interviews are like books full of things to learn.

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Khao maa Kasam

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indeed, love the movie suggestions every time.

[@nehasharma9808]

What a voice... Vishal ji ki awaz badi pyari hai... I can listen whole day

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Samdish never disappointa wirh his interview 🔥

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Just to let you know Woodland❤

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😂😂

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I'm Woodland fan since mid 90s. Hardly used any other brand. And I'm following Samdesh since last 2-3 years. I hope I will be fan for both of you for another few decades. Be together and support to good content. ❤

[@jagrithisingh9747]

One of the best interviews in this channel. Listening Vishal Bharadwaj speak in itself is like a melody.

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Samdish’s Rolodex of Guests is fascinating to witness 🔥

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[@bite-sizedlife6483]

Gulzar sahab’s name came up so many times. We really want to see you interview Gulzar saab, Samdish.
Manifesting ❤

[@thewrognone5163]

Another brilliant interview again. Vishal sir spoke a lot in just a few words. Lot of wisdom behind it 🙌🏼

[@rozasharma4854]

Such a soft-spoken Vishal Ji is ❤

[@MK-np3me]

Samdish, among your many good episodes, this is outstanding--appreciate Vishal ji's candid sharing of insights and memories (sp. the Satya and Naseeruddin Shah stories).

[@godslonelyman5994]

kitna sweet aadmi hai.
HE'S SWEETNESS IS OVERFLOWING

[@halloduauchhier]

He has such charisma, its just special. His calm honey-like voice and his absolutely non-macho demeanor, his wisdom, I am a real admiror. I hope guys realize this man is role model material

[@khursheedrind4971]

Who can forget the gems like #Omkara #Makdee #Maqbool #Talvaar #TheGodmother #Haider #Kaminey those masterpiece

[@dhillon_here9781]

“Raag,Rasoi,Pagdi kabbi kabhi bnn jaaye”. What a line. ❤️

[@GurgaonKeBande]

This interview should have been a series of episodes that should go every year. Loved it. Vishal Bhardwaj is classic.

[@ashreetamohanty5328]

Listening to Vishal Saab is so so so soothing... Such a beautiful conversation... ❤❤❤

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Some conversations are just ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ or rather conversations with such sapiosexuals are pure love ... Congrats Samdish and 🙏

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Agree 💯💯💯

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Your usage of the word sapiosexual is completely incorrect, bas bhari word fek do aur chashma chada lo 😎

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Sapiosexual 😂😂😂😭😭😭😭

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Thank you Woodland! More power to you!

[@Biohead03]

I think it's the best interview till date.... I can keep listening to Vishal Bharadwaj..

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Dear Woodland ❤ ..you guys are doing fantastic job ❤ .. please support more & more to amazing interviewer like samdish ❤

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This interview was poetry in itself. Thankyou Samdish for these kinds of conversations and not interviews. Commented the exact same on video. This ❤️ is for your work. Keep growing and earning also 😉 💰

[@babagos]

Excellent interview … both of you , shamdish and Vishal 👏👏

[@sagarspatil]

I demand Part 2. One of the best episodes. Vishal Bharadwaj is GOAT.

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Please start mentioning all the movies and books mentioned by the guest. It will be helpful.❤

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Such a lovely and fresh interview, Vishal Bhardwaj is a very composed and wise person. An interview without effort rather a talk where samdish contained himself from being over goofy, one of his best works.

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Thank you woodland🙏🏽

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Always pure content🤗 ❤

[@srajput3247]

The best interview I have come across in a while.... Brilliant mind ❤ Thank you for the questions that brought forward this content😊

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Great interview, always a pleasure to listen to Vishal ji.

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Discount milega

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Bro do the interview with naseer sahab

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Watched his three different interviews in last one month, this was well prepared, unique and elegantly questioned
Loved it

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Thanks Woodland for giving us these amazing interviews.

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This guy can turn any conversation to so amazing ❤ love samdish

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Please try to do an interview with Naseerudin shah

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This is a treasure. Please save it for future! Commendable work by Samdish!

[@gurjotsingh3726]

beautiful!! Not convos like these hit closer to the home. The moment he talked about Osho and quoted Kabir!!!

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Kamaal.... inn dino jitne b interviews dekhe VB ke, unme se ye best hai. ❤

[@AGrouchoMarxist]

There's quite no one like Vishal Saab in the cinema world. I have been a huge fan for over 20 yrs now.

[@sangamkhati4244]

Dude!!! I met him today in ambience mall Vasant Kunj and he is such a nice person. I was nervous but he was like ki aree we are buddies.
Samdish, if you are reading this comment then I just want to tell you that you are not Just a good youtuber or a reporter but a good human being as well. Huge support to you! ❤

[@goutamjotwani4815]

His take on the current political scenario ❤

[@Tanveer_Singh47]

pata hi nahi laga time ka...what a guy vishal bharadwaj,just like his films... samdish hats off to you for pouring it...

[@PankajN1702]

Yet another interesting interview seen in recent times on the channel. Thank you to the team and especially to Samdish for staying relevant and having interesting conversations in the interviews. I like it 😊

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This cameraman's zeal for comprehensive coverage is astounding. We now have enough data to create a 3D model of Vishal Bhardwaj's entire face!😂

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😂

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[@SarangdevGauswami]

Samdish, you bring out the core personality of these guests so effortlessly 👏🏻👏🏻
Vishal ji is a gem ❤

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Thanks Samdish for making excellent interviews for us 🙏

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[@vinaymestry7764]

One of the Best one.. Huge respect for Vishal Sahab💯🔥🙌

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You made my weekend! Thank you Woodland and सब दिशा समान समदीश! I think you should have one more but longer interview with this legend?

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[@TooshanSrivastava]

what a wonderful conversation; thank you 🤩

[@ShakilKhan-el9pw]

Thanks Woodland. Samdhish has got a class like u. Vishal ji ka Kahna hi kya. He is a divine soul.

[@mr.carthick6134]

Bro I was waiting for this for awhile man.! The legend Vishal. Lovely interview ❤️

[@aatishnair4]

Uff how do you manage to get such delightful conversations samdishhh ?? Loved it.

[@unfilteredgupshup]

What could be a better place then Akshara Theatre Delhi to done these kind of session. One of the iconic performance platform in theatrical society. #aksharatheatredelhi❤

[@rrajatvinnay]

Samdish Bhai & Vishal Sir May God give you & your family & friends more Happiness, Abundance, Peace, Health & Success thank you. 🙏🙏🙏

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Vishal Sir is a gem of a person. Can listen to him for hours ❤

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missed the notification on this.. thanks Samdish.. I feel bad for the ppl who dont know about your work.. mad respect.

[@srajansphotography]

This might be your best interview so far 🤩

[@time4education]

One of the best conversation, Samdish 😃 Vishal sir has such a Thahraav when he talks😊

[@salimnadaf3373]

This is the most elaborative episode than others

[@qayyumwasiq]

I enjoyed the interview much. Myself a Urdu lover, appreciate the way Mr. Bhardwaj talks. His way of talking is sweet, the real soul of Urdu. I did not know that Vishal Bhardwaj directed the movie Haider until I saw his interview on Lullantop. Hadier is A class movie. This is the second interview of Vishal Bhardwaj that I watched.

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What an engaging conversation. Loved it❤

[@beingtenzin9595]

Some gems in Bollywood are books themselves and Vishal sir is one of them. The deeper you go, the more interesting they are.

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Hey Woodland, this show def deserves a lot. These are gems being created right in front of our eyes.

[@87sharon]

I usually dont comment much, but this interview deserves a 😍🥰❤ amazing beautifully done interview, in love with vishalji..... Definetly need another part of vishalji, specifically talking about each of his movies and his relation with anurag & gulzar....! Keep up the awesome work with such brilliant minded people, who are God level.... Thanks

[@RAMESHKUMAR-xw3de]

Best interview... thanks samdish and woodland

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