EP-437 I Bollywood PR Culture, Typecasting, Political Films, Theatre & More | Pavan Malhotra
Summary
ANI’s Smita Prakash interviews veteran actor Pawan Malhotra, who reflects on his four-decade career spanning theatre, television, and film. Malhotra discusses his journey from working on the 1982 Gandhi film to iconic roles in Salim Langde Pe Mataro and Black Friday. He shares insights on his preparation methods, collaborations with directors like Anurag Kashyap, and the evolution of Indian cinema.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Pawan Malhotra's career overview
Early career and experience on the Gandhi film set
Theatre roots and the Monday House group
Working with iconic actors and parallel cinema
Breakthrough role in Salim Langde Pyare
Observing life for roles and Nukkar
Memories of Amrish Puri and realistic acting
Portraying Tiger Memon in Black Friday
Working with Anurag Kashyap and improvisation
Industry ethics, Irfan Khan, and business strategies
The rise of OTT platforms and audience habits
National awards and reflections on cinema
Cultural pride, social issues, and concluding thoughts
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