Acclaimed filmmaker Kabir Khan joins Omar in the first episode of Conversations with Omar to discuss his extraordinary journey from documentary filmmaking to mainstream cinema. Kabir shares behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic films like "Kabul Express," "New York," and "83," and offers insights into his unique storytelling approach. Listen in to discover how Kabir's passion for geopolitics and travel shapes his cinematic vision and the challenges he faces in bringing complex narratives to the big screen.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(01:41) Transitioning from documentaries to mainstream cinema
(08:26) Discussing "Kabul Express"
(13:10) Family influences
(18:27) Kabir Khan's passion for travel
(23:40) Approach to love stories in films
(26:34) Support for new talent in the Industry
(30:20) His passion for scuba diving
(32:43) Handling criticism of his films
(40:11) Karthik's character in "Chandu Champion"
(42:18) Reflecting on "New York" after 15 years
(45:34) Dream collaboration with a filmmaker
(46:29) The influence of the movie “Gandhi”
(49:53) Most challenging film project
(51:51) Importance of "New York" in career
(54:34) Favorite city discussions
