Film Companion Retake with Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai

Join us as we revisit Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus, Devdas (2002). This cinematic masterpiece, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai, and Madhuri Dixit, is a visual and emotional spectacle that has left an indelible mark on Indian cinema. In this segment, we explore the opulent world Bhansali created, the poignant performances that brought this tragic love story to life, and the cultur...

Join us as we revisit and break down Farah Khan’s magnanimous directorial debut - Main Hoon Na starring Shah Rukh Khan, Sushmita Sen, Zayed Khan, and Amrita Rao. Closing in on the film's 20th Anniversary, in this episode, we analyse the film’s progressive politics, its immaculate set design, and the subtle odes to old cult classics. We delve into how the film has aged down the years, for both...

Join us on a journey through time as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Kundan Shah directorial masterpiece, "Kabhi Haan Kabhi Naa” Involving an in-depth exploration of Shah Rukh Khan's breakthrough performance, the addition of endearing talent and charm through Deepak Tijori and Suchitra Krishnamurthy's portrayals, and its profound impact on Bollywood. Relive the magic, emotion...

In the run up to Sanjay Leela Bhansali's latest film Gangubai Kathiawadi, Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai sit down to revisit the Ranbir Kapoor-Sonam Kapoor Ahuja starrer Saawariya, 15 years after its release. They discuss the romance, art director Omung Kumar's unreal sets the timeless music by Monty Sharma, being addressed the 'blue' film, the battle with Om Shanti Om, and more.

In this episode of FC Retake, we're diving into Anurag Basu's Jagga Jasoos, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai delve into the film's music, the performances that made it and what about the film has lent to it ageing so well. 

On this episode of FC Retake, Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai dissect Meri Pyaari Bindu starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Parineeti Chopra. From its music, to the old world Bengali charm and the anecdotal writing, what were some of your favourite moments from the Akshay Roy directed film?

Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai revisit Vikramaditya Motwane’s Lootera, starring Ranveer Singh & Sonakshi Sinha. What did they discover about the film that alluded them the first time they watched it?

Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai talk about their initial response to Anurag Kashyap's film Bombay Velvet that starred Ranbir Kapoor & Anushka Sharma, its performances and music by Amit Trivedi and how that's changed over time. What was your enduring memory of the film?

Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai discuss Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, 13 years after its release. They break down the music by Salim-Suleiman, the performances by Shah Rukh Khan & Anushka Sharma, and how it's aged over time. 

"When Ranbir is acting, you can’t tell if he’s acting well" - Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali joins Anupama Chopra & Rahul Desai on a special edition of Film Companion Retake to talk about the making & the controversies around his film Rockstar, starring Ranbir Kapoor & Nargis Fakhri, with music by A.R. Rahman. We also get the filmmaker to answer the questions sent in by fans!

Dropping a new episode of Film Companion Retake with Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai! A film we feel deserved so much more love - here's Dibakar Banerjee's Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! starring Abhay Deol, Richa Chadha, and Paresh Rawal. What were your thoughts on this film? 

On the film's 25th anniversary, we revisit Dil To Pagal Hai starring Shah Rukh Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Madhuri Dixit Nene to understand Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai's first impressions, how the film has aged for them and the themes that endured. 

Film Companion critics Anupama Chopra and Rahul Desai deep-dive into the Imtiaz Ali-directed film Tamasha, which released in 2015. Tune in to hear them dissect elements from the script & storytelling to the performances by Ranbir Kapoor & Deepika Padukone among others.