In this episode, Pooja sits down with acclaimed cinematographer Hemant Chaturvedi, the visual force behind Company and Maqbool, for a conversation that unfolds as a profound meditation on memory, loss, and preservation.

They trace Hemant’s epic 70,000-kilometre ‘pilgrimage’ across 21 states - an unwavering race against time to document over 1,300 single-screen theatres before they crumble into oblivion. This journey unearths the vanishing ritual of cinema-going, mourning the shift from the vibrant collective spirit of "dreaming in the dark" to the fragmented, digital consumption of the modern age.

Pooja recalls the magic of seeing her own films, such as Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin  and Sadak, play to packed houses in an era when projectionists were the high priests of a communal sanctuary. 

Hemant also recounts shooting for Company in Hong Kong, where they found unexpected common ground through the legacy of Bruce Lee. 

As they confront the inevitable erasure of these landmarks, from fading facades to the charred legacy of the Uphaar Cinema fire, it is Hemant’s extraordinary gift for storytelling that breathes life back into the silence, resurrecting the stories embedded in these dying walls.

This episode is a stark, moving tribute to India’s cinematic soul and its emotional landscape, serving as a final call to honour these sacred spaces before they fade forever into the shadows.

In this episode, Pooja sits down with acclaimed cinematographer Hemant Chaturvedi, the visual force behind Company and Maqbool, for a conversation that unfolds as a profound meditation on memory, loss, and preservation. They trace Hemant&rsquo;s epic 70,000-kilometre &lsquo;pilgrimage&rsquo; across 21 states - an unwavering race against time to document over 1,300 single-screen theatres before they crumble into oblivion. This journey unearths the vanishing ritual of cinema-going, mourning the shift from the vibrant collective spirit of "dreaming in the dark" to the fragmented, digital consumption of the modern age. Pooja recalls the magic of seeing her own films, such as Dil Hai Ke Manta Nahin &nbsp;and Sadak, play to packed houses in an era when projectionists were the high priests of a communal sanctuary. Hemant also recounts shooting for Company in Hong Kong, where they found unexpected common ground through the legacy of Bruce Lee. As they confront the inevitable erasure of these landmarks, from fading facades to the charred legacy of the Uphaar Cinema fire, it is Hemant&rsquo;s extraordinary gift for storytelling that breathes life back into the silence, resurrecting the stories embedded in these dying walls. This episode is a stark, moving tribute to India&rsquo;s cinematic soul and its emotional landscape, serving as a final call to honour these sacred spaces before they fade forever into the shadows.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 

From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 

Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp;
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp;
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before

The Pooja Bhatt Show

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp; From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp; Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before.

A Conversation With Hemant Chaturvedi

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