The Legend of Maula Jatt Interview | Bilal Lashari | Anupama Chopra |
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- 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.
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Promo
01:00 Success of The Legend of Maula Jatt
02:26 The Legend of Maula Jatt & the Punjabi Language
05:42 Making of The Legend of Maula Jatt
11:08 Strong women characters in The Legend of Maula Jatt
14:20 The Punjabi Film Industry in India
20:00 Characters in The Legend of Maula Jatt
23:20 Favourite scenes from The Legend of Maula Jatt
24:25 Hamza Ali Abbasi as the villain
26:00 How Bilal Lashari recreated the 70s classic film Maula Jatt
29:20 The level of violence in The Legend of Maula Jatt
31:26 Various Punjabi dialects in The Legend of Maula Jatt
34:09 The future of the Pakistani film industry
36:41 What are Bilal Lashari’s plans for the future?
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30.19 “All talk and no walk” regarding the gore level in the movie 😂
@@angelicaaltaf same
24:30 - 26:03 The refreshing take on traditional hero and villain characters. What a simple yet often untouched territory in Asian cinema.
@@angelicaaltaf op
@32:00 Mahira's punjabi in movie is atrocious....? Urdu wali punjabi. Lol
This guy has so much humility and passion and love for the craft - I mean he's literally delivered the biggest blockbuster - man! Kudos!
Madrasa se padhai Kari thi ???
@@vg82 No cure for your ignorance
@@vg82 RSs se training kari thi?
Today I saw this film for the third time with a different group of people, and I was enamoured by it, by getting even more out of it! I’m not Asian but grew up with Indian/ Pakistani friends, and this film was so well made, the cinematography, the acting and the entire cast made the difference.Bilal you are a legend!
I agree with , it’s a pakistani samurai western movie . Just like Hollywood has there western movies
Bilal Lashari talent was seen in Jal Band song Sajni Video back in 2009 which itself was masterpiece
Also in his movie " WAAR"
Meekal hasan band song chal chal bulleya azwl
@@farahbutt745 ok i have no idea about the movie..will watch the trailer
@pankaj kumar Hataya to nhi plus Maula Jatt is set 5 centuries back so what are you talking about na India na Pakistan usme
Bilal said the only thing he didn’t do in the movie was act, but with those good looks he really could have 😄
This interview is enough to understand why only Bilal could have made it. He is so calm and composed, not getting intimidated by the praise.
In fact.. he don't like the much appreciation
The fact that film companion interviews Pakistani directors and artists is a clear example of how one can use their platform in an informative way, a lot of these directors are not known in India and this channel promotes their work. Big Love to the FC team 🧡
Baniya will do anything to make money but they will not let Pakistanis play in IPL and work in Bollywood cuz it means larger sum of money and more fame.
@@sabrinakhan8217 why do you people so obsessed about getting in ipl and Bollywood and more importantly Indian validation ??? Don't you have your own film industry and leagues. Why your whole world always ends up around India ???
@@sabrinakhan8217 lol ur PCB is cursing IPL and India and u want to play in IPL.
IPL was banned for Pakistan after 2008Mumbai Terror Attacks. Remember that.
Pakistanis played in the first edition.
Also If 80% of ICC revenue comes from IPL only. So PCB and Pakistan cricket runs on Indian money only.
@@cinefile0075 they r obsessed with India and can't think anything beyond India.
@@sabrinakhan8217 So when does Pakistan takes Indian players in psl
'A bad cat deserves a bad rat'
It would be great if you interview Fawad khan, Hamza Abassi and Mahira Khan. I just love them.
Film companion, make this happen please
Very true ❤
She already interviewed Fawad Khan
The legend of maula jatt is a must watch movie 🍿
Where did you watch it?
Thank you for this representation Anupama and Film Companion. This was by far the best Pakistani movie ever produced. Love from Pakistan and Canada ❤
Thank you for watching!
I watched it 2 times in Saudi arabia..
Unbelievable.. Goosebumps ..
Will watch again ...
The is the best film I have seen from Asia. Congratulations to Bilal and all amazing actors. Thank you, Anupama!!
maula jatt was so amazing 💯 still remember watching its first trailer years back & damn I was hyped af, glad it turned outta be this goood ❤️ Love from India 🐐🇮🇳❤️ acha cinema aanedo bhaiyon
Thank you Ms. Anupama Chopra for bringing our massive success on your channel! Love from Lahore, Pakistan!
Maula Jatt was amazing ! I just feel Bollywood could take a few tips from it..... You should see how big it is in Canada and US.! loved it ..!
Loved this interview! Bilal speaks with such clarity. I am really interested in catching Legend of Maula Jatt in theaters soon.
Tear in my eyes, almost going to pour out.
Who could have imagined Anupama going to talk and like a pakistani punjabi movie.
But that shows art has no boundries, and a movie lover cannot be stopped from the love she or he has for cinema..
Thank you so much film companion and Anupama chopra and sardar jee fro interviewing bilal lashari and promoting TLOMJ on ur channel..
Thank you so much.
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Do something to Stop terrorism
@@akanshakapoor3829 same for u, take the first step and remove the t from terrorism and then slowly slowly that word will be erased from ur mind.
Dont know what u said was in sarcastic way or indirectly a jibe at me or my comment.
Plz grow up Akanksha
@@akanshakapoor3829 Only a shit mouthed person can reply with negativity to such a heartwarming comment. People like you are disgrace to the world. PITY!
@@ikramaurangzeb4052 th-cam.com/video/7BCldHG9YQs/w-d-xo.html
@@akanshakapoor3829 Remove the misguided discrimination in your mind and then stop being a keyboard warrior. You'll contribute to world peace.
Bilal is smart enough to answer every question without giving any spoiler ...
Love this movie, as a European Pakistani I'm more used to Western movies, I was really surprised by the direction and production quality of this movie, insane how they managed to make such a masterpiece with a small budget. Also this interview was very interesting, giving us an insight of Bilal Lashari's genius mind.
Team film companion and Anupama mam are the real film critics who appreciate as well as criticise the ART regardless the boundaries.
Loved the interview.
Love from Pakistan. ♥️
It makes me so happy how everyone from maula jatt promotions keeping nasir adeeb sahab at the forefront. Thats the importance of a writer. Thats how you give credit to them.
I was eagerly waiting for this interview after watching the review of TLO MJ by sardar's take / film companion local ... Thank you so much🙏 ❤. This is a milestone for Punjabi language fims hats off to Bilal lashari🙌.Hope it releases in theaters in India too otherwise waiting for its Ott release .
Love how Anupama enjoys and celebrate cinema no matter the origin of film or anything.
such a cute interview! maula jatt was too good x
I just watched and I was speechless for next 30 mins after the movie ended. WHAT A MASTERPIECE!
Congratulations Bilal Lashari and the whole team for this remarkable milestone. This didn't just set the new benchmark for Pakistani film industry, but also revived Punjabi cinema and portrayed the culture in the most aesthetic way. I swear I have no more words to describe how amazing this experience was for me. Watching it for the second time tomorrow. BANG ON!!!!! 🔥❤🔥🪓
Are you indian
@@mariyamshafique6262 No, Pakistani.
Bilal is simply brilliant ! Kudos and thanks Anupama and film companion for this insightful interview with this incredulous filmmaker. God bless you Bilal you have raised the bar now and every other film from Pakistan will be benchmarked against LOMJ. ❤️❤️❤️❤️Here’s wishing you every success for all your future undertakings !
Ill still remember when i saw a waar movie in a theatre it was my first pakistani movie .. and i was blown away.. now the legend of maula jatt .. i think bilal lashari will soon get his oscar .. 🇵🇰🇵🇰🙏🙏🙏
@filmcompqnion Bilal lashri...overwhelming dialogue!! And what a treat it was to watch Fawad, Hamza, Mahira in the same frame!!!
Splendid..
Love seeing anupama and sardar jee with bilal... Would love to see you guys with more cross border actors and director ❤️
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Thankyou for this Anupama! Much love from
Pakistan ❤
Loved every single bit of Maula Jatt! Amazing cinematography, dialogues, acting 💯💯💯💯💯
I have huge respect for the writer nasir adeeb sahab,he has done both legendary movies beautifully
Would have been nice if the movie could be released in India, especially in Punjab.
Should pirate it and do cinema screenings... And then either send money to the creators or give it to charities.
It should’ve released in Punjab since Punjabi films still release in Pakistan.
@@aziza000 ban them
So great to have Jagman as a co-interviewer, I loved his review & he asked great questions along with Anupama. Wonderful interview!
Can’t wait to watch this movie…Hope it releases on Netflix or Prime
It will release on Netflix in a few months!
@@zainabshabbirr really…thnx👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@@DoomSlayerTheGamer12. Next year. They are releasing it in China in December.
To be honest it will reach people in India who cannot watch this on the big screen, however TLMJ needs to be watched on a big screen for the magnum opus it is!
Beautifully conducted interview. Beautifully given interview. Good job everyone 🙂
I wish everyone from India could experience this movie on the silver screen like we did over here. Thank you for all the love. It's coming to OTT soon for you all.
the movie was a treat to watch, I wasn't expecting a Pakistani movie to raise the bar this much. Let's hope they can keep up the quality from here. Thank you Film Companion for such a wonderful interview.
Anupama, I was waiting for this interview. You always ask such good pertinent questions. Thank you for taking out the time to interview Mr. Lashari. He is a genius! You can try to get Mahira Khan/Hamza Ali Abbas and Fawad Khan on board as well.
Such a refreshing film and such a refreshing interview. Standing ovation for Bilal and team❤❤
Also big thank you to Film Companion for always giving us what we want 🤗
Anupama is such a heart-warming person. It is always a pleasure to listen to her. This time she and her adorable co-host are talking to this Pakistani giant movie maker Bilal Lashari !
Enjoyed listening to every bit of the conversation!
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Great interview. Its a pleasure to listen to BL talk out about his creation so well. The 2 hosts did equally well with their asking and giving him time and space. Enjoyed it 👍
one of the honest interviews and thank you for encouraging and Appreciation..
I knew this was happening.
Anupama's vision for FC is getting bigger and better.
With all these cinematic universes around. She's creating a 'critic universe' in so many languages and across the globe.
That's the aim and the dream!
The movie was immaculate !! I genuinely enjoyed watching a Punjabi movie
👏👏👏👏👏 to the movie, it’s cast, crew and the whole team & thank you film companion for this enlightening exchange
Favorite moment from interview is Bilal saying he loved the violence in the movie 29:15 - 31:25
Thank you Anupama for this interaction with Bilal. It's always a pleasure to see you with Pakistani actors. Much love from Pakistan.♥️
Watched it twice already in Cinema but still Keen to go back again. A true masterpiece
We will really be indebted to you Bilal Lashari if we can watch this film at least on an OTT platform. Eagerly looking forward to this.
What a reach Film Companion...
Good work. Keep doing fantasitc interviews.
TLOMJ...rocks.
Thank you so much. Share on social and tag us!
I watched in my home city Dubai. It's rare to listen to cheers, hoots and claps in a Dubai cinema. With so many people from various backgrounds. There was this gush of pride and excitement in my heart at the beginning. And I walked out with the same feeling. Kudos to Bilal Lashari and his competent team. Please don't wait for another decade to bring something as beautiful to us again.
Wow I am so glad to see this interview and grateful to Anupama Chopra for doing this! Loads of love from London ❤️ I miss your interviews in Bollywood those round tables etc plz bring those back 🤗
I think Bilal is a perfectionist thats why he does so many things by himself.
Tell them to bring this atleast in Punjab of india.... It our right to watch ut
They cnt due to Indian govt.of late, Sm Indian punjabi movies featuring Pak actors had limited release in Pak Punjab
Indian government fears it will boost violence in Sikhs so they will not release it
Go to Pakistan Punjab to watch this movie
Films which are rooted to our society, culture or history/folk lore are doing good in the sub continent. South films, Bangladeshi films and now this one.
Finally someone is appreciate our neighbours. Amazing actors and such polite people.
Thank you sir
Instead of working with Pakistani singers or actors india should work with Pakistani dialogue writers the masterpiece like Bharamstra is destroyed by lame dialogues whereas Maula jutt is all about beautiful exchange of dialogues between the characters that gives you goosebumps!! Honestly with Maula Jutt we understand that how dialogues and script can take a movie to next level - it is almost like watching sholay where you want to clap each time Noori opens his mouth like Gabbar Singh!! This is what makes character and movies larger than life…
Please, please release it in India!
Lovely interview guys , many thanks!!
Wonderful to watch Bilal being engaged by some well.known channels and praising his work .... Bilal lashari has given a new life to Pakistani film industry ..
I always admire your interviews n looking forward to watch more new episodes👍. This was the biggest surprise seeing bilal lashari on film companion😁👏
Thank you Film Companion for this. Great conversation.
Amazing interview. Such a humble and intellectual personality Bilal Lashari has.
Both punjab should start making movies together .
The language was Punjabi it doesn't mean that the film is from local film industry come on 😂
Great interview, very nice insight. The movie is spectacular etc etc. But what I really appreciate is how Anupama is allowing Jagman the chance to speak the way he wanted to. I could see he isn't as skilled in handling the pauses and back-and-forth in the questions as Anupama is but I also could see that being given the chance, he did start to come into his own. Hopefully more mentorship with these kind of Punjabi cinema based interviews and videos will help him learn interview skills more.
Thank you for this interview ❤️
Brilliant film thank you Anupama.
What a great interview! Enjoyed it!
Bilal is such a character.. well done Anubama
Absolutely loved TLOMJ. Thank you so much for this interview 🙏 ❤️ 💖 💕 💗 💜 🙏
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
I have been watching Film Companion since 2016. Was really curious that if Anu mam will ever interview. Thank you
Bilal is so humble and articulate extremely talented and intelligent. He is a legend himself now!
It was amazing watching and listening Bilal Lashari .. Hoping he is gonna announce his new project very soon
SO PROUDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD. THANKS ANU
Really
Thank you Anupma g. Waiting for this for so longg..
Kudos to Film Companion for acknowledging the film let alone reviewing it and interviewing the people involved. And then you have channels like Jaby Koay who won't even mention anything to do with Pakistan unless it from an Indians perspective (Cricket, AIB etc..) as he is too scared to upset his audience. One is a leader the others a kiss ass follower. Loved Jagman Virks review of the film and will watch this when I get a moment.
Film Companion From India and Something Haute from Pakistan are the only two film review channels I follow to fulfil my filmi needs. both channels run by classy ladies.
Great interview
Thank you anupama. It's always great to listen our people speaking with u. U r my favourite journalist.. Plz interview mahira and fawad at the time of neelofar "their next film releasing "
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Thank you Anupama and Film Companion for going beyond borders and appreciating good cinema and talent. Bilal is very well spoken and articulate and has done wonders not only for our Pakistani industry but also set high high standards for movies worldwide and esp Punjabi cinema.
Being from Pakistan I never knew who Bilal was..that's the power of film companion i knw abt him..power is Bollywood accept that,we don't knw what happens in Pakistani industry we r more concerned abt Bollywood n not just bolly even south cinema..
This is so funny and sad at the same time.
@@pareshkumar2545 exactly
It's your obsession towards Bollywood otherwise we know him when his first movie waar was released so just talk about yourself I am also from Pakistan
u dont represent us soo just talk for yourself almost everyone in pakistan knows about him p.s bollywood is shit except the classics and south indian cinema is overratedAF filled with nonsense action scenes
No brother not everyone is as delusional as you portrayed.
We very much know of our industry and where it's going we do appreciate Bollywood like any other good cinema but your obsession is dangerous.Read some books 📚
🇵🇰💚🤍
i am a big fan of eastern punjabi cinema they have really made some serious stories and thier art direction is very authenitic
Anupama ji 🙏........going not for mediocrity but something substantial no matter where it comes from!
So happy to see this 😭😭
The origins of the Maula Jatt films started with "Veshi Jatt " also spelled "Wehshi Jatt" which was the original of the three Maula Jatt films. Where a Jatt family has a feud with a Malik family. Also a very good watch even though it was in black and white. It is available to watch here on TH-cam for those that maybe interested.
an honour the hear
Anupama is the only indian critic I saw. Like an actual critic and her critique almost always hit!
this kind of interview of bilal I was waiting for
Thanks FC for this!
One of the many reasons I adore anupuma chopra😊
Thank you!!!!
Thank you for this interview.. have watched it twice already.. just wonderful..
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Watched it twice.. Fawad khan is such a beautiful man!!
Best interview on my favourite channel and my favorite host.. Bilal lashari is game changer .Love and respect from Punjab Pakistan.
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Thank you Anupama... I always us to think that you are genuine film critic from the sub-continent but considering Pakistani film producer for his amazing work shows your real passion and pure love for the work you do.. More power to you.... Love you... #maula jutt...... Pakistan... Anupama...... Woooo
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
Great film. Bilal Lashari has put Pakistani Cinema on the global map.
Pajji ki excitement dekh ke.. I really want to see this movie.. Whr can see??
Only outside of India, like Karan Johar watched it in Dubai
It will come on Netflix probably next year
Talking about good cinema from Pakistan recently dont forget to mention movie kamli. Its a small budget but a very nice film. Film companion should give it a try and give its honest review.
Brilliant interview really enjoyed it and appreciate the interest from across the border.
Nice to see Anupama chopra asking questions in her trademark style but I feel she spoke too little🤍💚🇵🇰
But I didn't see this kind of interview from your side sadly
I and my son planning to go n watch it again on cinema 😊
Okay what’s going on with Anupama screaming spoiler alerts in the middle of the interview and revealing major plot points within seconds. This is happening quite a bit now. Started with maja ma review, then with late take for raam Setu and now so abruptly here for a film which is not even released in India