Wide-ranging chat with Yuvraj Bhatia from Indus_Lens about the Indian entertainment industry, film/theatre/OTT, Bollywood's past, and India's future!
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Topics discussed...
1. In India, your journey began as a stage actor with Prithvi theatre and touring with them for the award-winning play 'Baghdad Wedding' across the country. How was your experience with the theatre group linked to Indian cinema veterans like Prithviraj Kapoor and Shashi Kapoor. Was this your first in-depth exploration of India through this tour?
2. How do you manage the balance between your acting career and corporate commitments, particularly with your strategic consulting background and running Coffin Capital? Could you also share insights into your journey from being a Global XBRL Leader at KPMG and a Founding Member of the XBRL International Steering Committee, where you worked full-time while attending night classes, to your transition into acting, and how your corporate experiences have influenced your passion for business and strategy, ultimately leading to the inception of your firm?
3. You also teach acting at Whistling Woods. In the last decade or so, Indian schools and colleges have witnessed a rise in theatre in the curriculum, introducing youngsters to the artform. Moreover, inspired by theatre groups producing iconic actors like Irrfan Khan, Naseeruddin Shah, Rajjkumar Rao, Anupam Kher, India is witnessing a rise in private theatre groups and acting institutes. How do you think this evolving culture might create a change in the industry?
4. How would you contrast Indian cinema with global cinema beyond the distinct use of music and dance sequences? Considering the diverse themes and focus points of regional cinemas within India, how do these variations influence India's positioning in the international film landscape?
5. Do you believe that the diverse cinematic content from India, like Bollywood's music-driven movies popular in Southeast Asia, the global success of the animated series 'Chhota Bheem' on Netflix, and the growing appeal of South Indian films in the US and UAE for their storytelling and action, provides Indian filmmakers with unique opportunities to captivate a broader global audience?
6. How has India's large population influenced its role in the global box office scenario, particularly regarding the popularity of Hollywood franchises like Marvel and Disney, where Indian audiences have become a significant target market?
7. How do you perceive the evolving global presence of Indian cinema, especially with Indian actors taking pivotal roles in international films and Indian movies like 'RRR' garnering worldwide acclaim for their cinematography and music?
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12. Could you share your experiences working alongside Bollywood icons like Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, and Shahrukh Khan, and reveal if there was any particular co-star you especially enjoyed working with? Additionally, with your background in direction and filmmaking, do you have any plans to pursue these fields in the near future?
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'The Indian Entertainment Industry' - Interview from India Podcast w/IndusLens & Zachary Coffin
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