The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia – Details, episodes & analysis

THE CINEMA OF RAJ KHOSLA — Why Do We Talk Hitchcock But Not Khosla?New episode drops tomorrow on our YouTube channel — link in bio.Why does global film culture celebrate Hitchcock endlessly, yet rarely speak of Raj Khosla—one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile, inventive, and genre-defining directors? In this episode, we explore how an artist’s personhood and their cinema can be deeply interconnected… or not at all.From noir to masala, from his mentorship under Guru Dutt to shaping generations of filmmakers—including Mahesh Bhatt, who began his journey assisting Khosla—this conversation maps the evolution of Indian cinema through one remarkable filmmaker.A deep dive into a master filmmaker we don’t speak about nearly enough.Watch the full Episode: Subscribe and stay tuned.#rajkhosla #indiancinema #theartistspodcast #gurudutt #maheshbhatt

THE CINEMA OF RAJ KHOSLA — Why Do We Talk Hitchcock But Not Khosla?Why does global film culture endlessly celebrate Hitchcock, yet rarely speak of Raj Khosla—one of Hindi cinema’s most versatile, inventive, and genre-defining directors? In this episode, we explore whether a filmmaker’s personhood and the cinema they create are deeply intertwined—or deliberately separate.From noir to masala, from mentorship under Guru Dutt to shaping generations of filmmakers—including Mahesh Bhatt, who began his journey assisting Khosla—this conversation traces the evolution of Indian cinema through one remarkable yet under-discussed filmmaker.Joining us is **Amborish**, a **National Award–winning writer and journalist**, whose insights bring historical depth and critical clarity to the discussion. Find him on Linkedin/ Instagram.*Timestamps:*00:00 — Introduction01:45 — Why do we talk Hitchcock but not Khosla?02:44 — Raj Khosla: the director vs the person04:22 — Moving from noir to masala cinema10:50 — Working with Guru Dutt: a mentor–disciple relationship14:00 — The shape of Bollywood: then and now17:00 — Mahesh Bhatt assisting Raj Khosla: a guru–shishya bond19:40 — Film schools in America vs India’s apprenticeship tradition20:21 — Cinema culture and understanding: India vs the West29:10 — Khosla’s personal quest for love and his female protagonists34:10 — Financing films and industry markers of the era42:00 — Kaagaz Ke Phool47:00 — Do we know our cinematic legacy enough?A necessary conversation on memory, mentorship, and the filmmakers we choose to remember.*Now streaming on our YouTube channel — link in bio.*#podcast #rajkhosla #gurudutt #maheshbhatt #indiancinema #theartistspodcast

Welcome to THE ARTISTS, podcast! We are thrilled to be fully on ‪@YouTube‬ and for this very special episode, we dive deep into the culture of modern India with the one and only Suhel Seth.Suhel Seth is a renowned Indian businessman, columnist, author, and public speaker. As the Managing Partner of Counselage India, he advises top corporations on brand strategy, leadership, and reputation management, making him a trusted voice on social and commercial trends for the Indian consumer base. He is also a regular columnist for leading publications and a well-known actor, frequently offering sharp insights on business, society, and politics.Join Suchita and Suhel as they discuss creativity, storytelling, the power of nostalgia, and what truly defines modern Indian taste and culture and where are we heading!

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Video Chapters (Timestamps)00:00 – The Artists Intro animation01:07 – Piyush Pandey's core 03:10 – Creator vs audience - where is the demarcation 06:00 – What is the Taste of India09:34 – Cultural Renaissance or Creative exhaustion 17:10 – Who are you making your art for?18:00 – Algorithms, audience.22:00- Influncer & Branding culture ​24:27- Delhi vs Bombay, Why Bombay is a Shit show!​26:22- The urgent story we need to tell as ArtistsSubscribe & ListenThe Artists is now fully on YouTube! Subscribe to our channel here: ‪@suchita_filmmaker_podcaster‬ ‪@metaphysicallab‬ Join our instagram handle- @the.artistspodcast- to stay tuned!Listen to all 165 previous episodes of The Artists on our audio platforms:

A fantastic new episode of The Artists is here! 🎙️

This time, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth — filmmaker and most recently producer on Thug Life, alongside legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.

We dig into:

1. The making of Thug Life.

2. Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan.

3. Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film.

4. Filmmaking as a team sport — like cricket, like soccer!

5. South vs Hindi cinema — the strengths, the gaps.

6. The deep bond between literature, cinema, and the audience.

7. The rise of Marathi & Kannada cinema.

8. The essential qualities of a great director.

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🎙️ A Great Episode of THE ARTISTS 🎙️
In this riveting conversation, we’re joined by legendary film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum, a long-time contributor to Cahiers du Cinéma, former lead critic of the Chicago Reader, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Orson Welles. Rosenbaum—also the co-editor of the essential film book This Is Orson Welles—takes us deep into the cinematic and philosophical legacy of one of the most enigmatic auteurs in film history. www.jonathanrosenbaum.net

🔍 In this episode, we dig into:

1. This Is Orson Welles and Walter Murch’s new book on the craft of editing and sound

2. Who was Orson Welles? Myth, genius, renegade—or all three?

3. “All of man’s achievements turn to dust”—Welles’s haunting existential reflections

4. The elusive The Other Side of the Wind and Welles's fascination with dreamers and illusions

5. A timeless breakdown of the classic Citizen Kane

6. And finally, Rosenbaum reflects on Welles’s greatest quality as a director—his fearless ability to experiment, subvert form, and chase the poetic truth.

A must-listen for cinephiles, dreamers, and anyone interested in the mystery behind the lens.

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In this fantastic episode of The Artists podcast, we are joined by the legendary Sir David Sterritt—renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Martin Scorsese.

Sterritt, who previously appeared in Episode 89 where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-listen if you haven’t already!), returns to unpack the essence of Pure Cinema—a term often used but rarely understood in its full cinematic depth.

He’s written for esteemed publications like MovieMaker, Sight and Sound, and Cinéaste, and his insights offer a compelling journey through both classic and modern film thinking.

🎬 This episode dives into:

1. What truly defines Pure Cinema

2. The dance between suspense, commerce, and artistic intent

3. Inside Hitchcock’s mind—his process, precision, and preoccupations

4. Vertigo

5. The ever-important role of the audience

6. 2001: A Space Odyssey

7. And yes, we circle back to Scorsese—briefly, but brilliantly

A treat for cinephiles, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the grammar of great cinema.

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🎭 A powerful new episode of THE ARTISTS PODCAST is live!

This time, we're joined by the brilliant Abhishek Majumdar—playwright, theatre director, professor at NYU, and an incisive thinker on all things drama and performance.

This is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the very structure of drama—where it comes from, how we’ve been shaped by Aristotle and Shakespeare, and how we can begin to break those molds to create original work.

🔍 What does the word drama even mean today?
🧠 Why does the structure of our storytelling matter?
🎭 What’s the relationship between audience and society—and how do we honour both?
📚 Why is wide reading essential for original creation?
🤔 And... why does Shakespeare still remain the most celebrated playwright in history?

Tune in for a truly enlightening episode—this one's for every artist, creator, and curious mind.

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When a leading actor chooses to set boundaries, the industry takes notice.
What began as one artist taking a stand on working hours has now cracked open long-suppressed conversations about working conditions in the Indian film industry. What Deepika Padukone may never have anticipated is unfolding—a ripple effect that could spark real, long-overdue transformation, especially around the mental health and well-being of artists and workers across the filmmaking ecosystem.

From those in the spotlight to the countless invisible crew members working punishing hours—this episode of The Artists Podcast is a timely, urgent listen.

We’re joined by mental health expert Dr. Avinash Desousa of the Desousa Foundation in a powerful conversation as part of our ongoing series: Artists and Mental Health.
Together, we ask: Why is it so important to speak openly about mental health in the film industry—and what needs to change?

Digs:
1) Productivity vs Work hours2) Designing and respecting the well being of all in the crew3) Steps Production companies should take when working longer hours4) Women in the crew and the boundaries5) Building strong interpersonal relationships based on compassion and respect.6) Women are equal participants in the industry 

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🎙️ New Episode | THE ARTISTS Podcast
"Brecht and Dialectical Thinking"
with Anthony Squiers, author of Bertolt Brecht’s Adaptations and Anti-Capitalist Aesthetics Today

In an age dominated by doomscrolling and passive viewing, what does it mean to create art that wakes us up instead of lulling us into consumption? In this rich and urgent conversation, scholar Anthony Squiers joins us to re-examine Bertolt Brecht’s radical vision of theatre, adaptation, and aesthetics—and why it matters now more than ever.

Drawing from his book Bertolt Brecht’s Adaptations and Anti-Capitalist Aesthetics Today, Anthony explores how Brecht’s theatrical techniques—rooted in disruption, distance, and dialectics—are tools for reshaping not just art but consciousness.

We cover:

1. Brecht in the Age of Doomscrolling – How Epic Theatre holds up against passive digital aesthetics.

2. Brecht’s Techniques and Innovations – From Gestus to the Alienation Effect, and how they work today.

3. Filmmakers Who Echo Brecht – Cinema that resists identification.

4. Brecht vs. Stanislavski – Emotional immersion vs. critical distance.

5. Art That Effects Consciousness – Why Brecht wanted you to think, not feel.

6. Aristotelian vs. Brechtian Plot Structures – Neat catharsis or jagged provocation?

7. Sartre and Brecht – Political art as philosophical ground.

8. Adaptation as Intervention – Brecht’s irreverent, purpose-driven approach to classic texts.

9. Dialectical Thinking as Creative Tool – Ways to think in tension, contradiction, and complexity.

10. Epic Theatre in 2025 – What does radical performance look like now?

11. Instagram Reels & Passive Aesthetics – What does it mean to consume without questioning?

12. Gestus in Performance – The body as a site of political storytelling.

13. Shakespeare vs. Brecht – Poetic psychology vs. historical materialism.

💭 “The proof of the pudding is in the tasting.”
Let this episode be your first bite into Brecht’s theatrical revolution.

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This episode of The Artists Podcast promises a captivating exploration of the evolving media landscape, featuring renowned producer, professor, and media cartographer Evan Shapiro. Known for mapping the tech and entertainment ecosystem with sharp insights, Shapiro’s work in his Media War & Peace newsletter has helped shape the conversation around the future of media. With a background that includes running TV networks, winning an Emmy and two Peabody Awards, and speaking at prestigious events like SXSW and MIPCOM, Shapiro brings unparalleled expertise to the table.

In this episode, Shapiro dissects the mess the media universe is in and addresses the burning question: Is content still king, or has data taken over? 

Key highlights include:

• Data as the Audience's Voice

• Algorithms vs. Creativity

• The Global Fascination with Adolescence:

• The Mass Middle: Streaming giants like Netflix, Amazon, Disney, and Jio are making strategic moves toward appealing to the mass middle. 

• Shakespearean Testing of Content: Shapiro draws a parallel to Shakespeare’s method of testing his plays with live audiences. Should we be testing our content in a similar way before launching it into the world?

• The Evolutionary Leap in Filmmaking:It’s not about competition; it’s about evolution.

This episode offers an insightful look at the intersection of content creation, data, and filmmaking in a rapidly changing industry. Don’t miss it—The Artists Podcast is dropping soon. (Link in bio.)

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