In this episode we continue the unfiltered and heartfelt conversation with acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter and author, Mahesh Bhatt.

Enduring intoxicating success and belittling failures.

The blooming and withering of love.

Acknowledging and fighting alcoholism.

Meeting one’s idols.

Holding onto the capacity to gamble it all away, and hilarious insights on how to deal with critics.

The conclusion of this two-part special is both deeply personal and equally relatable.

Come for the honesty, stay for the fire.

In this episode we continue the unfiltered and heartfelt conversation with acclaimed filmmaker, screenwriter and author, Mahesh Bhatt.
Enduring intoxicating success and belittling failures.
The blooming and withering of love.
Acknowledging and fighting alcoholism.
Meeting one&rsquo;s idols.
Holding onto the capacity to gamble it all away, and hilarious insights on how to deal with critics.
The conclusion of this two-part special is both deeply personal and equally relatable.
Come for the honesty, stay for the fire.

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  Mahesh Bhatt (Part 2)

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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.

A Conversation With Hemant Chaturvedi

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This episode features a deeply personal conversation between Pooja and filmmaker Mohit Suri, moving beyond the mechanics of cinema to explore memory, loss, and the unspoken family bonds that shape their lives.

They revisit their shared legacy and discuss how the early loss of his mother acted as the silent engine behind the melancholic, high-emotion tone and texture of his films. They dive into the industry's pressure for "scale" and the brave choice of casting fresh faces in Saiyaara, establishing that a director's vision, a producer’s faith, and raw performance outweigh star power.

Mohit emphasizes that you don’t need big studios or the usual trappings to create a great song; he reminds us that a soulful melody that stands the test of time can only come from a place of genuine feeling. The conversation shifts from commercial success to the necessity of failure and the courage required to prioritize personal truth over box-office expectations.

Being family, their easy rapport allows for a level of vulnerability that typical press junkets rarely reach. The episode offers a unique view into the making of cult hits and box-office successes, ending with a refreshing reflection from the director on his own evolving journey: "I still don’t know."

This episode features a deeply personal conversation between Pooja and filmmaker Mohit Suri, moving beyond the mechanics of cinema to explore memory, loss, and the unspoken family bonds that shape their lives. They revisit their shared legacy and discuss how the early loss of his mother acted as the silent engine behind the melancholic, high-emotion tone and texture of his films. They dive into the industry's pressure for "scale" and the brave choice of casting fresh faces in&nbsp;Saiyaara, establishing that a director's vision, a producer&rsquo;s faith, and raw performance outweigh star power. Mohit emphasizes that you don&rsquo;t need big studios or the usual trappings to create a great song; he reminds us that a soulful melody that stands the test of time can only come from a place of genuine feeling. The conversation shifts from commercial success to the necessity of failure and the courage required to prioritize personal truth over box-office expectations. Being family, their easy rapport allows for a level of vulnerability that typical press junkets rarely reach. The episode offers a unique view into the making of cult hits and box-office successes, ending with a refreshing reflection from the director on his own evolving journey: "I still don&rsquo;t know."

A Conversation With Mohit Suri

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In this episode Pooja Bhatt and seasoned journalist Vickey Lalwani deconstruct the glamour to expose the friction between Bollywood, the nature of fame and tough reporting. A warhorse of the industry, Lalwani operates on a singular, blunt principle: real news is exactly what the industry wants to hide. Together, they critique how modern celebrity culture has traded grit for sanitized, PR-controlled narratives, contrasting today’s scripted image-making with an era that treated entertainment coverage as a fight for the truth. 

The episode offers a fascinating insight into what truly makes news and the high-stakes game of how it is broken. Beyond the headlines, Lalwani reflects on his lifelong passion for his first love - cricket and how those early memories still anchor him today. From a career forged in the wake of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination to a debut interview with Dev Anand, Lalwani details the persistence required to interrogate an industry built on secrets. The conversation cuts through the shifting power dynamics with icons like Shah Rukh Khan and the stubborn refusal to stop asking the questions everyone else is paid to ignore. It is a look at a man who remains guided by the conviction that journalism only matters when it makes people uncomfortable. His mantra is simple: love him or hate him, you simply cannot ignore him.

In this episode Pooja Bhatt and seasoned journalist Vickey Lalwani deconstruct the glamour to expose the friction between Bollywood, the nature of fame and tough reporting. A warhorse of the industry, Lalwani operates on a singular, blunt principle: real news is exactly what the industry wants to hide. Together, they critique how modern celebrity culture has traded grit for sanitized, PR-controlled narratives, contrasting today&rsquo;s scripted image-making with an era that treated entertainment coverage as a fight for the truth. The episode offers a fascinating insight into what truly makes news and the high-stakes game of how it is broken. Beyond the headlines, Lalwani reflects on his lifelong passion for his first love - cricket and how those early memories still anchor him today. From a career forged in the wake of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination to a debut interview with Dev Anand, Lalwani details the persistence required to interrogate an industry built on secrets. The conversation cuts through the shifting power dynamics with icons like Shah Rukh Khan and the stubborn refusal to stop asking the questions everyone else is paid to ignore. It is a look at a man who remains guided by the conviction that journalism only matters when it makes people uncomfortable. His mantra is simple: love him or hate him, you simply cannot ignore him.

A Conversation With Vickey Lalwani

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A Conversation With Mahesh Bhatt (Part 2)

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