It's always a great delight to hear Alankrita Srivastava talk. So many gems and food for thought are just casually sprinkled across her conversations. Loved this!
Varun, what a refreshing view on Dangal and Pink. While both the movies were just outright fantastic, you are right the story became about victory of the Male protagonist. No wonder you are my most remarkable person list. From your stories to your comedy to Lyrics to Talks all are just so captivating.
Very beautiful and thoughtful. Depiction of women in Indian cinema was alwayd all white and black but directors like alankrita are adding more colours to women's character which is fascinating and a very bold step. Varun your choice of questions are also remarkable because it shows the perspective and thinking of the director.
Studying in Wellham itself is a huge privilege! Makes me wonder if all the cream in bollywood or any industry for that matter are privileged one way or the other
This is the exactly kind of discussion that was lacking on such scale in our cinema. An interview by an artist, of an artist about 'the' artforms always begets wonders. Kudos
Enjoyed the conversation. But I think Dangal can't be labelled as a male saviour film. It was a biopic on Mahavir Phogat. He is a father, trainer, motivator, inspiration for his daughters and protective of them by natural instinct.
I watched lipstick under my Burka , with a girlfriend in theatre in Singapore. Originally from Bhopal, I was so excited, nostalgic opening scene shot in DB city mall but I was not prepared for what's gonna hit me. It was a gem, I liked Bombay Begum too. More power to such people who bring out the voices from among us. Thanks to Varun for this piece.
When I listen some director's thought after watching thier movie it just blows away my mind, I think how superficially i watch the movie and how there are so many layers and different perspective of any character or any situation.
I feel like I got to *know* Alankrita Srivastava via this conversation! (And I liked what I saw/heard). To honour this new-found "knowledge", I will rewatch Lipstick Under my Burqa. And I will be very grateful to anyone who can direct me to a (streaming) source for Turning 30. 🙏
13:00 I remember as a kid my parents particularly my mum asking me to switch channel when there's a rape scene... With all the innocence once I told my mum it's the heroine so she won't be raped.. Then it was so important for the heroine to be "pure" Now we see male leads being raped... We have come a long way... Thanks to the film maker like you guys...
Jaisa aadmi, vaise fans lol. Most his male 'worshippers' are oh so annoyed in the comments that the female guest is talking more than Lord Varun Bhaiyya, trying to give credit for HER ideas to him and his questions, some are bashing her films, others are asking for some male guest pweeez. Contrast that to the comments on Motwane videos. Even VG goes a lil ahem berserk on social media when cheering on men, mourning a famous man's demise, championing younger upcoming men, celebrating a man's heroic-ness or virtues. Women he talks about only trying to ~understand~ 🤔these creatures who make half the world(and he is 42 years old btw) or something banal about feminism to make sure all brownie points are secured and cashed at all chances, completely rejecting or scarily ignoring that this is also a person JUST LIKE myself and all these other men I feel love and respect for, whose future/career I care about on the same level as mine. I have never in my life seen fans who are 'unlike' the public figure they are fans of, so not surprised. Boomers who love Barjatya films where the woman is just worshipping a nincompoop parmeshvar and is just a figure of service are all so similar. Interesting.
I was 20 when I saw the turning 30- trailer. The movie got me excited about the 30s. Now that I am thirty, I would love to watch the film and what exactly is it about?
i like the idea of women telling women stories, but I also like the idea of women telling male stories, and basically women telling any story and telling it well.
English doesn't do justice to this conversation. Films which are being discussed are so rustic and close to our reality. I wish you could converse more in hindi
She was talking in circles and had no clarity. It seems she has no idea about film making and is more interested in pushing her political agenda. I've only watched her Lipstick Under my Burkha, which was an okay film, a tad above mediocre. I just googled her filmography and don't anything great. I'm sorry, but I feel we could have had other creators with more passion for the art, because in the end, it's conversations about cinema and its effect on life.
Not a hater, but towards the end everything became repetitive and every question had just one answer to it over and over again with alot of “like” “you know” at certain point it’s like, ‘are kehna kya chahte ho’. One should tell their idea of what are they doing for change rather than being all generic about it. 🙄
Sorry unpopular opinion but Alankrita is a very overrated director. Her best work for me is only Made in heaven. I didn't like any of her other works. To some extent LUMB too is an average affair for me. And worst is dolly kitty.
It's always a great delight to hear Alankrita Srivastava talk. So many gems and food for thought are just casually sprinkled across her conversations. Loved this!
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Varun, what a refreshing view on Dangal and Pink. While both the movies were just outright fantastic, you are right the story became about victory of the Male protagonist. No wonder you are my most remarkable person list. From your stories to your comedy to Lyrics to Talks all are just so captivating.
I’m here for this conversation with two of my favourite artists 👏🏽
Very beautiful and thoughtful. Depiction of women in Indian cinema was alwayd all white and black but directors like alankrita are adding more colours to women's character which is fascinating and a very bold step. Varun your choice of questions are also remarkable because it shows the perspective and thinking of the director.
Studying in Wellham itself is a huge privilege! Makes me wonder if all the cream in bollywood or any industry for that matter are privileged one way or the other
The thing she said about not feeling fully free or owning space was actually quite profound
This is the exactly kind of discussion that was lacking on such scale in our cinema. An interview by an artist, of an artist about 'the' artforms always begets wonders. Kudos
Enjoyed the conversation. But I think Dangal can't be labelled as a male saviour film. It was a biopic on Mahavir Phogat. He is a father, trainer, motivator, inspiration for his daughters and protective of them by natural instinct.
And Varun, (going just by episodes 1 and 2) you have a great thing going! Much and more to you.
My goodness.!! Wellham school"s fee str. Yearly expenditure approx. 13 lakh. Admission fee 1 lakh. She comes from a really wealthy family. !!
I watched lipstick under my Burka , with a girlfriend in theatre in Singapore. Originally from Bhopal, I was so excited, nostalgic opening scene shot in DB city mall but I was not prepared for what's gonna hit me. It was a gem, I liked Bombay Begum too. More power to such people who bring out the voices from among us. Thanks to Varun for this piece.
Pehli baar Alankrita ko suna. Bahot achha laga. I learnt many things. Thanks for bringing her.
Wonderful, wonderful and very powerful conversation!!!
Alankrita is one the Indian women filmmakers with a unique and clear voice and style in her movies
amazing amazing question about Pink and Dangal being male-savior films! LOVED THAT BIT!
How a conversation should be like - effortless - candid - honest.
When I listen some director's thought after watching thier movie it just blows away my mind, I think how superficially i watch the movie and how there are so many layers and different perspective of any character or any situation.
I feel like I got to *know* Alankrita Srivastava via this conversation! (And I liked what I saw/heard). To honour this new-found "knowledge", I will rewatch Lipstick Under my Burqa. And I will be very grateful to anyone who can direct me to a (streaming) source for Turning 30. 🙏
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I remember as a kid my parents particularly my mum asking me to switch channel when there's a rape scene... With all the innocence once I told my mum it's the heroine so she won't be raped..
Then it was so important for the heroine to be "pure"
Now we see male leads being raped... We have come a long way... Thanks to the film maker like you guys...
I think Varun Grover was a great man .They talk are awesome 👍
They will speak reality what happening in my society and that things is so good 😊
Beautiful Interview.. I loved her all points.. They were on point.. And these are the kind of discussions I want to see about cinema
I wander why we are not getting more of him on TH-cam........@varun Grover , we want you more.
I loved LUMB ! It was really crisp and came together seamlessly in the end.
Always great to understand the cinema more 💐💐💐
Sir ne start mein jo bola that made a lot of sense.
Great to see varun coming regularly to youtube
I'm fan of alankrita.. watched every film of her and what a brilliant storytelling
More than the guest I love listening to the host. 🙈
Thank you, it's an interesting yet thought provoking conversation.
Credits jab itni lambi ho, to acha lagta hai! :))
Awesome interview..
"One thousand years from now there will be no guys and no girls, just wankers. Sounds great to me." ~~~ Renton, Trainspotting
I know this is not the right place but I just wanted to ask, when is the next video of aisi tesi democracy coming? or your stand alone stand-up video?
Jaisa aadmi, vaise fans lol. Most his male 'worshippers' are oh so annoyed in the comments that the female guest is talking more than Lord Varun Bhaiyya, trying to give credit for HER ideas to him and his questions, some are bashing her films, others are asking for some male guest pweeez. Contrast that to the comments on Motwane videos. Even VG goes a lil ahem berserk on social media when cheering on men, mourning a famous man's demise, championing younger upcoming men, celebrating a man's heroic-ness or virtues. Women he talks about only trying to ~understand~ 🤔these creatures who make half the world(and he is 42 years old btw) or something banal about feminism to make sure all brownie points are secured and cashed at all chances, completely rejecting or scarily ignoring that this is also a person JUST LIKE myself and all these other men I feel love and respect for, whose future/career I care about on the same level as mine. I have never in my life seen fans who are 'unlike' the public figure they are fans of, so not surprised. Boomers who love Barjatya films where the woman is just worshipping a nincompoop parmeshvar and is just a figure of service are all so similar. Interesting.
I was 20 when I saw the turning 30- trailer. The movie got me excited about the 30s. Now that I am thirty, I would love to watch the film and what exactly is it about?
Need more podcast like this
Why These conversation are not in Hindi ? I like it in English But I'm curious? 🤔
i like the idea of women telling women stories, but I also like the idea of women telling male stories, and basically women telling any story and telling it well.
This was a fun conversation ! Thank you for this 👏🏽
Oops...just discovered the channel....subscribed👍
Varun Grover is the bestttttt..
Great episode 👍
She is a terrific storyteller. Made in Heaven and Lipstick under my burkha were masterpieces. Good luck, Alankrita! For your future projects.
This is the kind of talks our society needs
Sir, i am really impressed and learn how to write from you ..sir, i would like to meet ... kandivali statin pe kitane baje mil sakta hoon ..
Excellent
18:15 It’s called ‘Manterruption’, FYI.
So so fun! Two of my fave artists🎉
Agency!
Wait! Where did my 35 minutes go?
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English doesn't do justice to this conversation.
Films which are being discussed are so rustic and close to our reality.
I wish you could converse more in hindi
Pls interview Ratna Pathak Shah next!
Best!
Alankrita Srivastava and I have watching a film we like ad nauseum or many times in common lol
Varun bhaiya aap bhi kuch bola ya poocha kro, it sounds like a sermon only the guest is talking on and on. Be it in this or previous one.
Varun, please please bring Rima Das also.. !
Baki to sab achha hai lekin dono ne jo kya bole jo relaxed sleepy interview bhai sahab itna comfartable kon hota hai
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it wouldnt be a stretch to say she's an accomplished creator and still she has to put so much thought on funding for her movies/shows sad!
She was talking in circles and had no clarity. It seems she has no idea about film making and is more interested in pushing her political agenda. I've only watched her Lipstick Under my Burkha, which was an okay film, a tad above mediocre. I just googled her filmography and don't anything great. I'm sorry, but I feel we could have had other creators with more passion for the art, because in the end, it's conversations about cinema and its effect on life.
Not a hater, but towards the end everything became repetitive and every question had just one answer to it over and over again with alot of “like” “you know” at certain point it’s like, ‘are kehna kya chahte ho’. One should tell their idea of what are they doing for change rather than being all generic about it. 🙄
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Sir please do stand up also
please don't stop: my head
Love u sir
कुणाल कामरा को बुलाइए🙏🏻
hinduphobic writer alankita srivastav spotted
Varun humara aaj ka gandhi hai.. non violence chahta hai
Missed Chenna ji
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Biopower
sir can you please try to sit straight, all this hilna-dulna is very very distracting
JOke ye hai idhar they are discussing about "HINDI" films in english .. chotiye
Sorry unpopular opinion but Alankrita is a very overrated director. Her best work for me is only Made in heaven. I didn't like any of her other works. To some extent LUMB too is an average affair for me. And worst is dolly kitty.
Lipstick was a very shitty film. Such disgusting making.
I liked the interview but wished she could have dressed more appropriately than a petticoat.
Lipstick was a shitty film. Such disgusting making.
Wonderful thought-provoking confab