The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia
The Artists is a podcast exploring the minds, methods, and inner lives of artists across cinema, culture, and ideas. Hosted by filmmaker Suchita, the show brings conversations with filmmakers, thinkers, and cultural voices to ask one central question: How do Great Artists think? Through conversations spanning storytelling, cinema, design, psychology, technology, and the future of art, The Artists moves between process and philosophy—between how artists think and why they create.
Episodes
Screenwriting in all genres | Niren Bhatt | The Artists with Suchita #clip
HOW DO YOU BECOME A BETTER SCREENWRITER & THINKER?One of the most insightful episodes of The Artists Podcast — with Niren Bhatt, the writer behind blockbuster hits across genres, including Stree 2, Bala, Munjya and Bhediya.This is a masterclass in the craft of writing — from finding your process to surviving rejection, writer’s block and endless drafts.We get into:How writers think — and find
How to get Discovered: The Al Pacino story | Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita
HOW DO YOU GET DISCOVERED AS AN ARTIST?Al Pacino was doing plays when Francis Ford Coppola saw him and fought to cast him as Michael Corleone in The Godfather — even when the studio wasn't convinced. Pacino's early footage didn't impress them either, until Coppola shot the restaurant scene that changed everything.The lesson? Put yourself out there. Keep showing up. You never know who&#
THE ARTISTIC INTEGRITY OF AL PACINO | Ft: Lawrence Grobel | the Artists with Suchita #clip #shorts
THE ARTISTIC INTEGRITY OF AL PACINOAl Pacino was offered $17 million — and walked away.Why would one of the greatest actors of his generation turn down that kind of money? What does this reveal about Pacino’s relationship with his craft, his choices and the kind of artist he wanted to become?In this clip, Lawrence Grobel — longtime close friend of Al Pacino, acclaimed journalist and author of Al P
Al Pacino | The making of a Great Artist | Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita #clip2
Al Pacino became one of the greatest artists of his generation. But why?What qualities did he hone that others missed? Was it resilience? Confidence? Instinct?Perhaps surprisingly, Pacino was full of self-doubt. But he had something else: an openness to choosing the right scripts, the right directors, and allowing each collaboration to shape him as an artist.And then there is Marlon Brando.Both le
Al Pacino | The Making of a Great Artist | Ft: Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita # 179
Al Pacino Was Full of Self-Doubt | The Making of a Great ArtistAl Pacino was full of self-doubt — and almost wasn't cast in The Godfather.Why was Pacino almost rejected for the role that would change his life? What was his equation with Marlon Brando? What influenced the trajectory of his career the most? And what qualities — beyond talent — made him a great artist?This and much more in this f
What makes Al Pacino a great Artist?! | Ft: Larry Grobel | The Artists with Suchita #clip
WHAT MAKES AL PACINO A GREAT ARTIST?It wasn't confidence.Al Pacino was full of self-doubt.And yet, he became one of the most extraordinary actors of his generation.In this new episode of The Artists Podcast, we explore the making of Al Pacino with Lawrence Grobel—acclaimed author and journalist who has known and interviewed some of the greatest artists of our time, including Al Pacino and Marl
The Magic of Adoor | ft. V. K. Cherian | The Artists with Suchita #177
What makes a great filmmaker? And what makes a culture capable of recognising great cinema?In this episode of The Artists Podcast, we explore the cinema, thinking and extraordinary legacy of Adoor Gopalakrishnan—one of India's most important filmmakers and a defining force in Malayalam cinema.A National Award-winning filmmaker whose films have travelled to and received recognition at major int
ADOOR: THE ART OF SEEING | Ft: V.K CHERIAN | The Artists with Suchita #clip
How do you define a GREAT FILM?Three films by Adoor Gopalakrishnan that every Gen Z cinephile should watch.In this new episode of The Artists Podcast, we explore the cinema and thinking of one of India's most important filmmakers with V. K. Cherian—a journalist, film writer and author who has spent decades documenting Indian film culture. Cherian first encountered Adoor as a student through th
WHAT MAKES AN AUTEUR? PASOLINI | Ft: Robert Gordon | The Artists with Suchita #clip
What makes a filmmaker an auteur? Is it a recognisable style—or a deeply personal way of seeing the world?In this new episode of The Artists Podcast, we explore the idea of the auteur through the extraordinary cinema of Pier Paolo Pasolini with Robert S. C. Gordon, a leading scholar of Pasolini and modern Italian culture.Pasolini brought poetry, literature, mythology, politics, religion and his ow
The Cult of Pasolini | How Did Pasolini Think? | Ft: Robert Gordon | the Artists with Suchita #176
Who was Pier Paolo Pasolini—and what made him one of the most fascinating, controversial, and uncompromising artists of the 20th century?A poet, filmmaker, writer, intellectual and provocateur, Pasolini approached cinema differently from almost anyone around him. He saw cinema as a "language of reality" and developed a visual grammar shaped by poetry, literature, painting, faces, landsca
The Cult of Pasolini | How Did Pasolini Think? | Ft: Robert Gordon | The Artists with Suchita #clip
Pier Paolo Pasolini remains one of cinema’s most fascinating contradictions: poet, filmmaker, writer, intellectual, provocateur—and an artist who refused to fit comfortably into any category.He approached cinema as a poet, not simply as a filmmaker. Without conventional film-school training, he developed a visual language entirely his own, drawing from literature, painting, mythology, religion, po
Thug Life, Mani Ratnam & The Art of Collaboration |Siva Ananth | The Artists w/ Suchita
The full watch episode is now available on YouTube & Spotify.🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts.What does it really take to make a great film?In this episode of The Artists Podcast, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth—filmmaker, writer, director, producer of Thug Life, and one of Mani Ratnam's closest creative collaborators for over two decades.Together, they explore the creative process behind Thu
Malayalam Cinema, Mani Ratnam & More | Ft: Siva Ananth | | The Artists w/ Suchita #TA165
What does it take to build a great film? Is it vision, craft—or choosing the right collaborators?In Episode 165 of The Artists Podcast, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth—filmmaker, writer, director, and producer of Thug Life, and a long-time creative collaborator of Mani Ratnam.Together, they explore:• The making of Thug Life• Collaborating with Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan• Why choosing the righ
Inside Alejandro G. Iñárritu's Oscar-Honored VR Experience | ft. Vicki Dobbs Beck| The Artists w/ Suchita #clip
Storytelling vs Storyliving.Can a story be so immersive that you no longer watch it—you live it?In this episode of The Artists Podcast, Vicki Dobbs Beck takes us behind one of the most groundbreaking immersive storytelling projects ever created: Alejandro G. Iñárritu's CARNE y ARENA (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible).The experience became the first virtual reality work to receive a Spec
Storytelling vs Storyliving | ft. Vicki Dobbs Beck | The Arists w/ Suchita #175
What happens when storytelling moves beyond the screen?When does an audience stop watching a story—and start living inside it?In this episode of The Artists Podcast, we are joined by Vicki Dobbs Beck, one of the pioneers of immersive storytelling.As the former Vice President of Immersive Content Innovation at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Vicki has helped shape groundbreaking experiences acr
Studios Vs Tech Companies I Ft: Vicki Dobbs Beck | The Artists W/ Suchita #clip
How Do Studios & Tech Companies Think Differently?On this new episode of The Artists Podcast, we're joined by Vicki Dobbs Beck—one of the pioneers shaping the future of immersive storytelling.Formerly Vice President of Immersive Content Innovation at Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Vicki has helped lead groundbreaking storytelling initiatives across Disney, Lucasfilm, Marvel, and colla
How was Lynch thinking? | Ft: Todd Mcgowan | The Artists with Suchita #clip
In this episode of The Artists Podcast, we dive deep into the mind of David Lynch with acclaimed film scholar Todd McGowan — author of The Impossible David Lynch, a provocative exploration of Lynch’s cinematic language and the impossible, unconscious core of his films.Lynch occupies a rare space between mainstream visibility and independent cinema authenticity — blending the bizarre and the normal
How was Lynch thinking? | Ft: Todd Mcgowan | The Artists with Suchita TA156
In Episode 156, we enter the unsettling, hypnotic world of David Lynch with acclaimed film scholar Todd McGowan, author of The Impossible David Lynch.Lynch is one of cinema’s greatest paradoxes. He worked within Hollywood systems and budgets, yet created films that feel radically independent. From Blue Velvet to Mulholland Drive, from Twin Peaks to Wild at Heart, his cinema resists easy interpreta
Artists & Taste I Artistic Rant 14 I The Artists with Suchita #clip
Artists & Taste | Artistic Rants #14Everyone is talking about AI.But perhaps the bigger question is...Can AI learn your taste?Watch till the end.And if you're an artist, filmmaker, writer, photographer, musician or creator—this one's for you.Follow @the.artistspodcast for conversations on arts, culture & cinema. #theartistspodcast #artists #tasts
The KUBRICK myth | The Artists with Suchita #clip
There were, in many ways, two Kubricks: the pre-Spartacus Kubrick and the post-Spartacus Kubrick.The common belief is that once Kubrick became Stanley Kubrick, success followed effortlessly.The reality was very different.Despite becoming one of cinema's most celebrated directors, Kubrick spent much of his career battling rejection, financing challenges, unrealized projects, and the immense pre
Stanley Kubrick: How Did Kubrick Think? | Ft: Nathan Abrams | The Artists Podcast with Suchita #174
Was Stanley Kubrick simply a genius—or did he train himself to become one?In this episode of The Artists, filmmaker Suchita Bhhatia sits down with renowned Kubrick scholar Professor Nathan Abrams to explore the inner life, creative process, habits, struggles, and mindset of one of cinema's greatest storytellers. From photography and self-education to financing challenges and artistic obsession, th
How did Kubrick think? | Ft: Nathan Abrams | The Artists with Suchita
How did Stanley Kubrick become one of the greatest storytellers in cinema?It wasn't just talent.It was a lifetime of training his mind—through photography, reading, chess, music, relentless curiosity, and learning how to truly observe the world.Long before he made masterpieces, Kubrick was honing himself as an artist.In this conversation with renowned Kubrick scholar Professor Nathan Abrams, w
The Cinema of Agnès Varda | ft. Carrie Rickey | The Artists with Suchita #151
In celebration of the birth anniversary and enduring legacy of Agnès Varda, we are revisiting one of our favourite conversations on The Artists Podcast.Joining us is acclaimed film critic Carrie Rickey, former chief film critic of The Philadelphia Inquirer and author of the acclaimed biography A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda.Why did Martin Scorsese call Agnès Varda one of t
The Cinema of Agnès Varda | Ft: Carrie Rickey | The Artists with Suchita
“Martin Scorsese called Agnès Varda one of the ‘gods of cinema.’ Why?”**As we celebrate the **birth anniversary and enduring legacy of Agnès Varda**, we are revisiting one of our favourite conversations on *The Artists Podcast* with acclaimed film critic and biographer **Carrie Rickey**, author of *A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda*.Beyond the awards and the French New Wave,
ARTISTS & PERMISSIONS I ARTISTIC RANTS #13
OLD MODELS OF FILMMAKING HAVE CRASHED?From Kane Parsons and Backrooms to creators like Markiplier and Curry Barker, the path to becoming a filmmaker is changing.The question is no longer who will give you permission.The question is: what story are you going to tell?Follow @the.artistspodcast for #arts #culture #cinema#ArtisticRants13 #Filmmaking #CreatorEconomy #Backrooms #KaneParsons #TheArtistsP
Cinema & Architecture : Satyajit Ray #173 #clip
The haunting interiors of Devi.The iconic tracking shot in Charulata.The moving train interiors of Nayak.How do cinema and spaces work together? And what is the relationship between cinema and architecture in the world of Satyajit Ray?In this clip from The Artists Podcast, film scholar Ranjani Mazumdar helps us unpack how Ray used interiors, movement, space, and architecture to create psychologica
Satyajit Ray & His World | ft. Ranjani Mazumdar #173
In the birth month of Satyajit Ray, we are dropping a very special episode.Where did Ray’s unforgettable characters emerge from?Was he fundamentally an Indian filmmaker—or deeply, profoundly a filmmaker of Bengal and Kolkata?How did one artist move so effortlessly between stories of women, loneliness, urban anxieties, politics, childhood, fantasy, detective fiction, and even horror?What shaped Ray
SATYAJIT RAY & HIS WORLD | Ft: Ranjani Mazumdar | The Artists with Suchita #CLIP #theartistspodcast
In the birth month of Satyajit Ray, we are dropping a very special episode — “Satyajit Ray & His World”.Where did Ray’s unforgettable characters emerge from? Was he fundamentally an Indian filmmaker — or deeply, profoundly a filmmaker of Bengal and Kolkata? How did one artist move so effortlessly between stories of women, loneliness, urban anxieties, politics, childhood, fantasy, detective fic
Orson Welles a failed Director? | Jonathan Rosenbaum l The Artists with Suchita #shorts
“The whole idea of the film business is based on a reactionary idea.” — Jonathan Rosenbaum 🎙️A Great Episode of THE ARTISTS is dropping our You Tube Channel!In this riveting conversation, we’re joined by legendary film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum—a long-time contributor to Cahiers du Cinéma, former lead critic of the Chicago Reader, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Orson Welles.Rosenba
On Orson Welles l Ft: Jonathan Rosenbaum l The Artists w/Suchita
“The whole idea of the film business is based on a reactionary idea.” — Jonathan Rosenbaum"Orson Welles was considered a failed Hollywood Director"A Great Episode of THE ARTISTS has dropped on our you tube Watch 🎙️In this riveting conversation, we’re joined by legendary film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum—a long-time contributor to Cahiers du Cinéma, former lead critic of the Chicago Reader,
The Cinema of Raj Khosla I Amborish R. Choudhury I The Artists with Suchita
THE CINEMA OF RAJ KHOSLA — Why Do We Talk Hitchcock But Not Khosla?New episode drops tomorrow on our YouTube channel — link in bio.Why does global film culture celebrate Hitchcock endlessly, yet rarely speak of Raj Khosla—one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile, inventive, and genre-defining directors? In this episode, we explore how an artist’s personhood and their cinema can be deeply interconnecte
The Cinema of Raj Khosla I Amborish R Choudhury I The Artists with Suchita Ep 167
THE CINEMA OF RAJ KHOSLA — Why Do We Talk Hitchcock But Not Khosla?Why does global film culture endlessly celebrate Hitchcock, yet rarely speak of Raj Khosla—one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile, inventive, and genre-defining directors? In this episode, we explore whether a filmmaker’s personhood and the cinema they create are deeply intertwined—or deliberately separate.From noir to masala, from m
Kurosawa vs Ozu | ft. David Desser| The Artists with Suchita #172
New Episode — Full WatchTwo masters. Two radically different ways of seeing cinema.In this episode of The Artists Podcast, we explore the worlds of Akira Kurosawa and Yasujirō Ozu with renowned film scholar David Desser—a leading voice in Japanese cinema studies.How do artists form a way of seeing the world?And what shapes their stories, styles, and cinematic language?From cultural influences and
🎬 Kurosawa & Ozu | ft. David Desser #CLIP
How do artists form a way of seeing the world?And what shapes the cinema of masters? Dropping Soon!!If you enjoy the episode, do leave us a rating on Apple or Spotify—it helps us bring you more such conversations
Thinking Drama | Ft: Abhishek Majumdar | The Artists with Suchita #shakespeare #162
A powerful new episode of The Artists Podcast is live.This time, we’re joined by Abhishek Majumdar—playwright, theatre director, Professor at NYU, and one of the most incisive thinkers on drama, time, and performance today.This is not just a conversation—it’s a deep inquiry into the structure of drama itself. From Aristotle and Shakespeare to Picasso, metaphors of place, silence, and audience resp
AI & The Future of Artists | Ft: Amanda Brock | The Artists with Suchita #170
AI & The Future of Artists — What You Must Know Now | ft. Amanda BrockThe future of creativity is being rewritten in real time.In this episode of The Artists Podcast, we are joined by Amanda Brock—CEO of OpenUK and a leading global voice on AI, policy, and intellectual property.As AI rapidly becomes the new infrastructure for creation, this conversation goes beyond hype to address the real que
Being An Artist l Ft: Renuka Shahane l The Artists with Suchita l #168
From Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! to Oscars® 2026 —Renuka Shahane joins THE ARTISTS Podcast (Episode 168) for a deeply insightful conversation on cinema, creativity, and conscience.Renuka reflects on her journey from Circus and Nukkad to the iconic blockbuster Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, and her evolution as an actor, filmmaker, and storyteller.She speaks about her latest directorial work Loop Line — an ani
Truffaut & Hitchcock | Ft: Annette Insdorf | The Artists with Suchita 171
Two masters. One unforgettable conversation.Why did François Truffaut admire Alfred Hitchcock so deeply?And how did their dialogue reshape how we look at cinema?In this clip from The Artists Podcast, I explore this iconic exchange with Annette Insdorf, who brings a rare, first-hand perspective to Truffaut’s thinking and his relationship with Hitchcock.It’s one of those conversations that stayed wi
THE ARTISTS — Trailer | A Year of Questions
In 2025, The Artists asked questions that don’t resolve easily.Why did Orson Welles come to be seen as a “failed” director by Hollywood?How was Alfred Hitchcock really thinking?Is data shaping content — or is content shaping data?What does AI mean for filmmakers — ethically, creatively, existentially?What lies at the core of creativity?What is shaping the cultural imagination of India today?Why is
EP 166 — Suhel Seth on Taste, Culture & The Indian Mind (Audio)
Welcome to The Artists.In this episode, Suchita Bhhatia sits down with Suhel Seth—businessman, columnist, actor, and one of India’s most sharp and unapologetic cultural commentators.This conversation dives into the evolving idea of Indian taste—what shapes it, who defines it, and whether we are in the middle of a cultural renaissance or creative fatigue.From advertising legend Piyush Pandey to the
What is Shaping the taste of India? Ft: Suhel Seth | The Artists with Suchita | Ep. 166
Welcome to THE ARTISTS, podcast! We are thrilled to be fully on @YouTube and for this very special episode, we dive deep into the culture of modern India with the one and only Suhel Seth.Suhel Seth is a renowned Indian businessman, columnist, author, and public speaker. As the Managing Partner of Counselage India, he advises top corporations on brand strategy, leadership, and reputation manageme
EP 165 LITERATURE, CINEMA & THE AUDIENCE FT: SIVA ANANTH
A fantastic new episode of The Artists is here! 🎙️ This time, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth — filmmaker and most recently producer on Thug Life, alongside legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan. We dig into: The making of Thug Life. Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan. Why choosing t
EP 164 THIS IS ORSON WELLES FT: JONATHAN ROSENBAUM
🎙️ A Great Episode of THE ARTISTS 🎙️In this riveting conversation, we’re joined by legendary film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum, a long-time contributor to Cahiers du Cinéma, former lead critic of the Chicago Reader, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Orson Welles. Rosenbaum—also the co-editor of the essential film book This Is Orson W
EP 163 HITCHCOCK & PURE CINEMA
In this fantastic episode of The Artists podcast, we are joined by the legendary Sir David Sterritt—renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Martin Scorsese. Sterritt, who previously appeared in Episode 89 where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-
EP 162 THE STRUCTURES OF DRAMA FT: ABHISHEK MAJUMDAR
🎭 A powerful new episode of THE ARTISTS PODCAST is live! This time, we're joined by the brilliant Abhishek Majumdar—playwright, theatre director, professor at NYU, and an incisive thinker on all things drama and performance. This is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the very structure of drama—where it comes from, how we’ve been shaped by Aristotle and
EP 161 - 8 hours work Day for Artists in Films Ft: Avinash Desousa
When a leading actor chooses to set boundaries, the industry takes notice.What began as one artist taking a stand on working hours has now cracked open long-suppressed conversations about working conditions in the Indian film industry. What Deepika Padukone may never have anticipated is unfolding—a ripple effect that could spark real, long-overdue transformation, especially around the mental
EP 160 BRECHT & DIALECTICAL THINKING
🎙️ New Episode | THE ARTISTS Podcast"Brecht and Dialectical Thinking"with Anthony Squiers, author of Bertolt Brecht’s Adaptations and Anti-Capitalist Aesthetics Today In an age dominated by doomscrolling and passive viewing, what does it mean to create art that wakes us up instead of lulling us into consumption? In this rich and urgent conversation, scholar Anth
EP 159 CONTENT VS DATA FT: EVAN SHAPIRO
This episode of The Artists Podcast promises a captivating exploration of the evolving media landscape, featuring renowned producer, professor, and media cartographer Evan Shapiro. Known for mapping the tech and entertainment ecosystem with sharp insights, Shapiro’s work in his Media War & Peace newsletter has helped shape the conversation around the future of me
EP 158 DESIGN THINKING FT: PREETI VYAS
Steve Jobs was the greatest Design Thinker!How do you explain design thinking to a layman?Why should everyone be a design thinker?There is nothing B2B.. it's always human to human!A great episode with Preeti Vyas Giannetti, an artist, Brand designer, and entrepreneur who has steered VGC over the last two decades to a top position in India as an independent Design and Commu
EP 157 BENEGAL ON BENEGAL Ft: Dev Benegal
Who Was Shyam Benegal as a Person? How did he think? What was his style of working? And how did his worldview shape not just his films, but also the people around him? Shyam Benegal wasn’t just a filmmaker—he was a visionary who reshaped Indian cinema. His influence extended beyond his own films, shaping generations of storytellers, including his nephew, Dev Benegal—an award-winning filmmaker who
EP 156 The genius of David Lynch Ft: Todd Mcgowan
Kant, Hegel, Kafka and Freud- Do we need to understand these philosophers before interpreting David Lynch? How did he manage to get into your subconscious mind and get you inside the storytelling? Trying to know him better through his films and also then understanding how his meditations would have worked for him tapping into his subconscious mind. From Eraser head to Dune- AND GIVE DUNE ANOTHER C
EP 155 How AI will generate new revenue models for filmmakers
Happy New Year to our wonderful listeners!What is the future of AI and creators, new revenue share models for filmmakers, OTT party, global or local content, the future etc. Our guests are Sunil Nair and Vivek Lath.Sunil Nair is a dynamic operations and technology leader with over two decades of experience spanning digital media, live commerce, and mobile advertising. He is currently the Co-Founde
EP 154 TRENDS 2025 FEAT: KARAN TAURANI
What trends will define moviemaking and content creation in 2025? How will AI shape the culture of filmmaking and creators' work? What should filmmakers focus on to stay ahead, monetize effectively, and tap into new opportunities? Is the revenue share model here to stay?We’ll explore the rising role of small and medium-budget films, the future of indie cinema post-global breakthroughs like A
EP 153 DESIGNING YOUR LIFE AS AN ARTIST FT: DANISH HUSAIN`
How can you design your life as an Artist, where you focus on important things rather than mundane? How can you design in a way that will get you out of survival instincts and make you more productive in terms of enhancing yourself daily? How do you define yourself as a storyteller and an Artist?We ask this to our guest Danish Husain, a prominent theatre director, playwright, poet and a performer.
EP 152 ON WRITING BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES FT: NIREN BHATT
Niren Bhatt needs no intro. A very successful writer with a range of box office hits from Stree 2, which did 400 cr. plus business, to another hit of the year Munjya. You can google Niren Bhatt and see his writing across genres, many of which you would have heard or seen.But, more than the box office figures what is interesting to know is how does Niren Bhatt think? Because writing is a thinking p
EP 151 On Agnès Varda FT: Carrie Rickey
A Complicated Passion: The Life and Work of Agnès Varda, is the book by award- winning film critic Carrie Rickey. Rickey traces Varda’s three remarkable careers—as still photographer, as filmmaker, and as installation artist. She explains how Varda was a pioneer in blurring the lines between documentary and fiction, using the latest digital technology and carving a path for women in the movie indu
EP 150 What is a good film in today's over saturated content market ?
What is considered a good film in today's over saturated content market ?I saw a post by a film critic on 47 Indian language films getting released in a day and how is that justifying the audience going and watching the films.And that became the germ of this episode-Our guest for today is the CEO of distribution and film services vertical at the UFO MOVIEZ , Mr. Pankaj Jaysinh.He has worked closel
EP 149 BUILDING COMMUNITIES FOR MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING FT: IRA KHAN
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH:We have not been taught to understand our Mental Health- We donot know what depression feels like. We do not understand loneliness, although it is already an epidemic!! Ira khan our guest for today is the founder of Mental health centred organisation, driven by a community model- AGATSU Foundation; It has weekly activities related to mental health talks, plays, and mu
EP 148 DAILY RITUALS- HOW ARTISTS WORK
160 greatest Artists daily routines is condensed in this fantastic book by Mason Currey. In this snacky episode of THE ARTISTS PODCAST, Suchita extracts some of the rituals of her favourite artists- Fellini, Chopin, Picasso, Tesla, Benjamin Franklin, Woody Allen, David Lynch, Maya Angelou, Freud..Hopefully this will inspire all you guys to identify and sculpt you routines. Please connect with us a
EP 147 VISUAL LITERACY FT: PHILIP YENAWINE
What is visual literacy and why is it important in a cluttered world? Are we getting desensitized to visuals because of the clutter? Since everyone is a creator, who is the artist? How can you enhance your visual literacy? Suchita digs Philip Yenawine- Visual strategist and the director of education at MOMA (Museum of Modern arts) and author of multiple books on Visual strategies. Stay tuned fo
EP 146 FIRST COMMUNITY EPISODE FT: GAURAV P & MITHUL P
We are excited to get you the first community episode of THE ARTISTS PODCAST. Artists who participated in the first episode and shared their thoughts on the challenges they face as Artists are Gaurav Panjwani a filmmaker living in Mumbai and Mithul Parmar an independent musician living in the interiors of Gujarat.life as an artistbalancing freelance work and regular monieswhat can the eco system d
EP 145 CHANGE YOUR BRAINWAVES FT DR. YUKIO & DR. SUZANNE MATSUDO
Do you know that your brain works in different frequencies through out the day- from the time you get up to the time you fall asleep, and while you are sleeping!; these frequencies are defined as beta, alpha, theta, gamma, delta. It is being researched and proven that the slower your brain wave frequency, the better your mental and physical health. It is also being researched that slower brain wav
EP 144 BEING FUTURISTIC; TRENDS 2024 FT: KARAN TAURANI
What is going to come after Creators economy? What will be the shape of cinema and moviegoers the world over in 2024- 2025? And as indie filmmakers what is the state of world cinema- Sundance sets the trends and the numbers don't seem very encouraging. How will AI shape the future- we do a quick check- If you have any thoughts- send in your views and we will relay it on the show. A quick announcem
EP 143 ON MAKING GUJARATI FILMS FT: DARSHAN T & TAPAN V
One of the most important thing in any film, and more so in a regional or an independent films is the camaraderie between the director and the DOP, where the two have to work together to not just design the film effectively, but also to deliver the film within a time span- to shoot the film in those number of days. The most effective camaraderie is a good friendship.Our guests are Darshan Trivedi,
EP 142 THE PURPOSE OF A FILM FESTIVAL Ft: Pushpinder Chowdhry & Rita Meher
HAPPY NEW YEAR YOU ALL YOU LOVELY LISTENERS OUT THERE- We were to release this episode at the end of 2023- but we are a very small team running this podcast independently, and so we mugged it up. But, also this year we have decided to go out with a begging bowl and look for some funding support for our podcast- we also got inspired from this episode to do that.So, any of you would like to sponsor
EP 141 THE ARTISTS WRAPPED 2023
This snacky episode of THE ARTISTS podcast condenses our year 2023,our journey, insights, memorable moments and the most heard episodes."At the beginning of the year, we kicked off with our 115th episode, delving into the making of 'Joyland' with one of our favourite filmmakers. In total, we've clocked 27 episodes, averaging around 2 and a half episodes each month, even with a festive break and ou
Ep 140 THE GENIUS OF SHAKESPEARE FT: DARREN FREEBURRY-JONES
How would you feel like living in a town where there is Shakespeare parked in every corner, staring at you!!! And how would it feel to be surrounded by actors who only play Shakespeare and his characters all the time!!Dr Darren Freebury-Jones is a Lecturer in Shakespeare Studies at the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust in Stratford-upon-Avon. He is the author of multiple books, all having a relation wi
EP 139 AUDIENCE IN SMALL TOWNS FT. AKKSHAY RATHIE
What is the taste of audiences in small towns of India? How different it it? OR is it not after the arrival of OTT? How do they think? What do they enjoy? Why are filmmakers and content creators not including them in their creation? or is it OK to include them? Some of these pertinent questions and more with our guest Akkshay Rathie.Mr. Akkshay Rathie is a film exhibitor & distributor with ope
EP138 DISSECTING AAMIR KHAN FT: CHRISTINA DANIELS
How does Aamir Khan think? What makes him stand out as an actor and a producer? What are his choices of people around him?Because your collaborations define you and your work.We try and dissect Aamir through Christina Daniels, the author of the book- I will do it my way- the only book written on the actor's journey- currently running on top of the book charts. Digs:1) How much of the truth comes o
EP 137 ACTORS CALLING ACTORS!! FT: SHARDUL BHARADWAJ
Shardul Bharadwaj is an actor you would have seen in the film Kuttey, produced by Vishal Bharadwaj, or in the film Eeb Aalay oo which is running on Netflix. His most recent work is getting screened at the Busan Film Festival starting in October; some very hands-on pointers for actors in this episode of THE ARTISTS podcast with Suchita.1) Why be an actor?2) Falling in love with the medium n the pro
EP 136 BUILDING AN ARTS N CULTURE START UP FT: ANKUR MISHRA
This is our first Hinglish podcast episode- HINDI ( LOCAL LANGUAGE OF INDIA) AND english mixed.Our guest is Ankur Mishra:Entrepreneur By Day, Writer by Night! Traveler, Tea Lover! Building Kavishala. Kavishala is a platform for poets and writers, with no age bar- and they have provided the platform to even 80 years plus poets with 10+ million monthly users. 2 lakh plus content creators.1) Building
EP 135 AMBITIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH FT: BHAWANA SOMAAYA
PART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW. Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing about it !!Our guest for this episode is Bhawan
EP 134 ON STANISLAVSKI
Konstantin Stanislavski, often simply referred to as Stanislavski, was a Russian actor, director, and theatre practitioner. Stanislavski was one of the co-founders of the Moscow Art Theatre and directed many of its early productions. He is best known for his pioneering work in the field of acting and for developing the Stanislavski system, also known as the method of physical actions or method act
EP 133 VULNERABILITY IS STRENGTH FT: ABBAS ALI
In this cross pollinated episode between #THEARTISTS N #THESOSSHOW, we have actor Abbas Ali who was the face of Late 90's and early 2000's cinema in Tamil and Telugu having worked with the likes of Kamal Hassan and Rajiv Menon, and also with actors like Tabu and Aishwarya Rai. In this Artists and Mental Health Series, we discuss some of the potent questions on what makes an actor and also Abbas ha
EP 132 BARBENHEIMER, CULTURE N PATRIARCHY (INSIGHTS) FT: KARAN TAURANI
INSIGHTS: A special section in THE ARTISTS PODCAST that we will keep dropping in between our main episodes; INSIGHTS is aimed to give an insight into where the future is heading in terms of arts, culture and cinema and perhaps course correct. These will be under 15 minute episodes- let us know what you think. If you have an insight- and would like us to talk about it on the podcast, you can connec
EP 131 From Comic Books to Graphic Novels Ft: Preeti Vyas
Most of us if not all of us are fans of DC, MARVEL, and of course the DARK KNIGHT. We own the merches, we have watched the films. The journey of graphic novels began from comic books around 1927, before transitioning to Graphic novels; How have they influenced our culture.?As comic con begins next week in the U.S we try and understand this journey from the CEO and President of the iconic brand Ama
EP 130 On making an intimate doc, EVERYBODY FT:JULIE COHEN
EVERYBODY, just got released in the US on JUNE 30TH. One of the rare documentary films getting a wide theatrical release by FOCUS features. EVERYBODY is an intimate, important and urgent documentary on INTERSEX.It is light hearted and fun as much as it is educating and impactful- primarily because of the way director Julie Cohen chose her real characters and wove the narrative. Julie Cohen is an A
EP 129 AI, DATA & THE FUTURE OF MOVIES FT: STEPHEN FOLLOWS
Why do you go to the movies? Why do you want to make a movie? how is AI going to impact this in the near future? How this might create a tectonic shift in our very understanding of movies in the near future? Stephen is an established data researcher in the film industry whose work has been featured in the New York Times, The Times, The Guardian etc. Stephen has taught at major film schools like
EP 128 ON SHAKESPEARE
William Shakespeare, one of the greatest writers in English Language; even after 400 years, and a time when humans might get taken over by AI, Shakespeare is still relevant. SHAKESPEARE REIGNS ! WHY?A snacky episode with Suchita.A longish episode coming soon.STAY TUNED @THE.ARTISTSPODCAST ON INSTA Email id: metaphysicallab@gmail.com/ You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram,
SYNCHRONICITIES (SERIES: ARTISTS & MENTAL HEALTH ) FT: BERNARD BEITMAN
Continuing with our special series- Artists & Mental Health, that gets cross pollinated between our two podcasts THE ARTISTS AND THE SOS SHOW, OUR SPECIAL GUEST is BERNARD BEITMAN, M.D., Founding Director of The Coincidence Project which encourages people to tell each other their synchronicity and serendipity stories. His book, Meaningful Coincidences: How and Why Serendipity and Synchronicity
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