Hansal Mehta on Scoop, Anurag Kashyap's first script & his new show- Gandhi | Karishma Mehta | Ep 45

“Money doesn’t make movies, stories and people do. When we started making Shahid, we didn’t have a lot of budget on hand–it was made under 35 lakhs. Rajkumar wasn’t my first choice back then—I couldn’t afford him. But the producers kept throwing his name in my direction and he was the perfect fit. He was the perfect Shahid.

Similarly, when I set out to direct my first film–the first time I said ‘action’, I was given a budget of 50 lakhs. I had no clue how I would do it but then I met Anurag Kashyap. With him as the writer, the film was ready in the next 4 weeks. So, I think it can be said that it’s the stories, your approach to work, your truthfulness, your love for your work that gets you wherever you are!”

Hansal Mehta, an acclaimed Indian filmmaker known for his thought-provoking and socially relevant movies, is an exceptional talent in the world of cinema.

With his distinct storytelling style and fearless exploration of complex themes, Hansal Mehta has strived to create change. His films have sparked conversations and shed light on pressing issues, inspiring change, and empathy.

From the award-winning drama “Shahid” to the hard-hitting “Aligarh” to the gripping “Omerta,” and the more recent, “Scoop,” Hansal Mehta has demonstrated his ability to delve deep into the human experience, challenging norms and provoking introspection.

Join us as we honour the art and courage of this exceptional filmmaker, and discover the human behind his genius.

Tune in NOW to figure out, “How the Hell Did He Do It?

We talked about:
Early life
Middle-class Gujarati engineer to a filmmaker
How did Khana Khazaana happen?
The importance of money in his life
Recipes and more
Firsts as a director–early years in the industry
First film with Anurag Kashyap
Personal life
Making Shahid–anecdotes with Rajkummar Rao
Stories behind Aligarh, Scam and Scoop
What makes a movie work?
Preference for telling real stories
Future projects
Advice to the youth

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Time Stamps
00:00- Precap
00:23- Journey of Gujarati boy from engineering to filmmaking
03:07- The birth of Khana Khazana & meeting Sanjeev Kapoor
08:22- Learnings from directors
09:14- Pursuing what you love vs money
14:56- “After the 14th episode of Khana Khazana…”
15:24- On telling love stories, stories with Manoy Bajpayee and Shefali Shah
24:46- Dealing with failure
25:13- On love and losing it-failing of a marriage & fatherhood
27:10- Balancing the personal and professional
28:58- The darkest phase of life
34:16- Casting the right people
34:39- Memories with Rajkumar Rao
39:13- Behind the Scoop
42: 23- “I made Scam for the money!”
42:48- The highs and lows
45:46- What next?
46:28- New segment- if & why
47:26- An advice to the youth

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