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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction
2:34 - Childhood Inspiration: Komal Nahta’s Entry into Film Journalism
7:14 - Komal Nahta’s Daily Routine and Arijit Singh Anecdote
11:17 - Forgotten Film Names and Awkward Moments on Shows
14:42 - Corporate Involvement in Bollywood Films
17:15 - Actors Working for Money Versus Passion
18:04 - The Economics of Bollywood Films Explained
21:06 - Film Critics Selling Out and Fake Reviews
24:04 - Death Threats for Negative Reviews
25:00 - Underworld Influence in Bollywood: Myth or Reality
27:01 - Aamir Khan and Salman Khan’s Maturity in Handling Criticism
30:28 - Komal Nahta’s Thoughts on South Indian Film Industry
32:05 - Komal Nahta’s Perspective on Nepotism in Bollywood
35:31 - The Reality of Typecasting in Bollywood
37:03 - Upcoming Exciting Films for 2024
39:07 - Govinda’s Legendary Career in Bollywood
43:01 - The Amitabh Bachchan-Kommal Nahta Rift
45:00 - Star Salaries in Bollywood and Film Production Costs
46:53 - The Shortage of Cinema Screens in India
48:01 - And That's a Wrap-up!
49:24 - What’s Next?

Summary:
In this conversation between Komal Nahta and Vishal Malhotra, the two delve into various aspects of Bollywood, film criticism, and the evolution of the Indian film industry. Komal Nahta discusses his candid interactions with stars like Aamir Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Salman Khan, highlighting their professionalism and maturity in handling criticism. He also shares his experience of giving honest reviews, often leading to unexpected consequences like death threats, yet maintaining his integrity by refusing paid reviews.

Nahta emphasizes the shift in the industry from passion-driven filmmaking to a more corporate, business-centric approach. He critiques how corporate houses focus on star power over content, often leading to film flops despite high budgets. Both Komal Nahta and Vishal Malhotra explore the growing trend of nepotism, but Nahta defends the hard work of directors like Karan Johar and Aditya Chopra, who have proven their mettle despite their family backgrounds.

The discussion also touches on the future of Indian cinema, with Nahta optimistic about the growth of the industry, especially with the success of films like Pathaan, Jawan, and Animal. Vishal Malhotra's admiration for Nahta's honest and fearless approach to film criticism is evident throughout, making this a captivating conversation for film enthusiasts and industry insiders alike.


Credits:
Strategic Head: Divyanshu Agrawal (  / just_divyanshu  )
Creative Head: Ayush Karande (  / ayeayush  )
Management Head: Priyanshu Agrawal
Post Production: Team Upgency, Somaya Enterprises
Supervisors: Bhumika Thakuria, Abhinay Jaiswal

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