Anurag Kashyap on Bollywood’s Star Power & Survival | Game Changers with Komal Nahta Ep 8 Part 2

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After an explosive Part 1 where Anurag Kashyap revealed untold truths behind Bombay Velvet and his lessons on instinct and filmmaking — the bombastic Part 2 is here, and it’s even more unfiltered! 💥 In this unfiltered conversation, Anurag talks about the reality of the film industry, his fear of the star system and fan culture, and how Hindi films — not Bollywood — made him who he is today. He opens up about the people who stood by him through the highs and lows and shares his raw perspective on how OTT platforms and subscriptions are pulling audiences away from traditional TV. A raw, fearless, and eye-opening conversation that goes beyond cinema — it’s about change, survival, and standing by your truth in a constantly evolving industry. 🎥 The full episode part 2 is NOW LIVE! Tune in to Game Changers of India with Komal Nahta — where India’s most fearless voices in cinema speak their truth. 00:00 – Recap of Part 1 01:45 – The Real Anurag Kashyap vs. His Public Image 03:20 – The Sweet Success Story of “Saiyaara” 03:45 – When Regional Films Ruled Theatres 06:11 – “Hindi Films Made Me, Not the Industry” 08:16 – The Time He Was Helped by Industry People — Why the Old Days Felt Better 10:51 – Are Controversies the Defining Feature of Anurag Kashyap? 11:15 – His Honest Process of Movie Screenings & Why Feedback Matters 14:40 – The Honest and Genuine People of the Industry 15:28 – What Kind of Feedback and Reviews Truly Matter to Him 18:30 – “People Are Worshipping Goddess Laxmi Over Goddess Saraswati” 19:50 – Has Anurag Kashyap Become a South Industry Person? 22:10 – Balancing Stories as a Producer vs. Director 24:50 – Is Creative Compromise a Part of Filmmaking? 26:00 – How Subscriptions Took Away Free, Quality Content from TV Audiences 27:37 – Unfiltered Thoughts on Censorship 30:50 – Who Is His Audience — Masses or Multiplex? 36:16 – Promotions vs. Word of Mouth — What Really Works? 37:57 – Key Details Anurag Pays Attention To as a Filmmaker 41:41 – Audience Q&A Segment 45:40 – Rapid Fire Round Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with industry Game Changers. Also, Follow us on: - Twitter: [@GCofIndiac](https://x.com/GCofIndiac) - Instagram: [@gamechangersofindia](https://www.instagram.com/gamechangersofindia) --- 💻 Follow Komal Nahta on Social Media: - Facebook: [@komal.nahta](https://facebook.com/komal.nahta) - Twitter: [@komalnahta](https://twitter.com/komalnahta) - Instagram: [@komal.nahta](https://instagram.com/komal.nahta) - YouTube: [@KomalNahtaOfficial](https://www.youtube.com/@KomalNahtaOfficial) ⚡️ NOTE: All the above content is freshly created by our team. All copyrights for the above content are owned by us. #AnuragKashyap #GameChangersWithKomalNahta #GameChangersOfIndia #KomalNahta #BohraFilms #IndianCinema #BollywoodStories #FilmmakerDiaries #BollywoodInsider #TrueCinema #BollywoodRevealed #CinemaConversations #BollywoodPodcast #FilmIndustryTruth #StarSystem #FanCulture #HindiCinema #BollywoodRealTalk #CinematicJourney #DirectorSeries #ProducerSeries #BehindTheScenes #BollywoodTalks #FilmmakingPodcast