Unfiltered by Samdish – Details, episodes & analysis

In a conversation that felt like a dream, I sat down with the legendary actor Rajit Kapur. His name might not ring a bell, but his contribution to Hindi Cinema is nothing less than art. Whether it's his portrayal of detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the 90s TV series or his role as a father of the spy in the 2018 film Raazi, Rajit has never failed to impress his audience. Rajit talks about it all, from being a perennial face in Shyam Benegal movies to adapting the ever-changing medium of acting. He shares his insights on the world of theatre, his current favourite play & his most memorable experience of watching other artists perform. From being nervous before every shot to the strength he derives from his co-actors, Rajit also sheds light on his life on the film sets. Rajit gave me a peek into his travel diary, stories from his childhood and walked me through his life journey. But it doesn't end here. He left me with a song and that's all I needed to complete my #fan-boy moment (which was precisely the point of this whole Interview). So before I write everything in the description, please go ahead and watch: My Intriguing Conversation With The Only Actor To Have Played Modi, Nehru and Gandhi | Unfiltered By Samdish ft. Rajit Kapur

Yo Yo Yo!! Sat Sri Akal, Namaskar, Assalamualaikum, Good Morning/Evening. Arshad Warsi was in Delhi and so were we. One fine afternoon, we picked him up in our Range Rover (yeah, yeah, yeah, it was rented) and landed up in a Japanese restaurant. और बातों का सिलसिला जो शुरू हुआ तो चलता ही गया. We talked our hearts out over Sushi and 'Japan ka glamorous bhajia'. Those 3-4 hours were a deep dive into his personality, worldview, take on cinema, aspirations, relationship with children and wife, many crazy stories, and much more (writing everything here will kill the anticipation, you know). So, take a deep breath. Breathe in. Breathe out. And now let yourself immerse in this conversation. See you on the other side. Presenting you the almost uncut conversation with one and only Arshad Warsi.

For this episode, we went to a lush green MP's bungalow in Lutyens' and sat down with Rajeev Shukla, Member of Rajya Sabha, Vice President of BCCI, Member of Congress Working Committee, and Former Chairman of IPL. So brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of wit, wisdom, and anecdotes as Shukla Ji spills the beans on politics, cricket, and everything in between. We had a fun and insightful conversation about his friendship across the party lines, his friend Ravi Shastri, the controversial coach Greg Chappell, and what goes into running BCCI and managing the Indian cricket team. From the story of Kanshi Ram walking out of his interview to his encounter with Norway ki Bua ji, we witnessed his witty humour. We got up close and personal with the man who wears many hats. Aur kya baatein hui, iske liye video dekhiye janaab. Presenting an all-new episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Rajeev Shukla #RajeevShuklaUnfiltered

For this episode, I sat down with Sitaram Yechury, Secretary-General of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), wearing a 'borrowed' safari suit and chilled with him over lunch. We discussed his thoughts on political violence in India, the time he was put behind bars (not just once), his thoughts on China and press freedom, what is his idea of Godmen and the attraction that Indians have towards them. Not just that, we also discussed the time he met Fidel Castro, or when he marched with more than 500 students of JNU to Indira Gandhi's house. Presenting you the latest episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Sitaram Yechury. #fullcomradevibes

For this episode, I sat down with Dibakar Banerjee to have Delhi's most iconic dish, Chole Kulche, and had a multi-layered conversation about his films, school days, the star system in Bollywood, and why he seems to be disowning his earlier works. We also discussed the current state of affairs in India and society at large, his involvement in edits and his flaws. From disagreeing on some topics to agreeing on others, we're back with another exhilarating conversation. Popcorn ready? Laughter muscles warmed up? Then hit play and let the game begin! Presenting a brand-new episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Dibakar Banerjee, powered by Woodland. #DibakarMeetsUnfiltered

In this interview I sit with Nagaland 's Minister of Higher Education & Tourism in the Capital city Kohima, where Mr Along talks about humour, Home Minister Amit Shah, his early life in Nagaland, culture and food, BJP's grassroots politics and Manipur. He speaks about corruption and liquor ban, viral dance video, black pink, his opinion on Bageshwar dham, Bhupesh Baghel and obviously his cuteness! Presenting Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Temjen Imna Along.

For this episode, I flew to the 'gateway to the south', the city of Hyderabad, where I sat down with Mr KTR and had a multi-layered conversation about Telangana Politics, his idea of religion, what he thinks of the BJP's command in the centre and what is his idea of the newly emerged I.N.D.I. alliance. We also discussed his relationship with his father and Telangana CM, K Chandrashekhar Rao & got to witness the witty humour he had to offer, we also made sure to go into the never-ending 'North-South' diversity debate. From giving time to Movies and Social media to him being the winner of the 'genetic lottery' in the political circle, here we are with another roller coaster conversation, presenting to you- an all-new episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. K.T. Rama Rao. If you like our work, support us by subscribing to https://unfilteredhq.com/

For this episode, I got to interview Vishal Bhardwaj and what could be a better location than one of Delhi's most iconic performance theatres? We discussed his time in Delhi, working with Ram Gopal Verma, the Emergency, the legacy of Gulzar Sahab and his 'Khayals' on life and death (Khayal from the~ epiglottis). From Maachis to Makdee and Makdee to Maqbool, this episode has some real heartwarming conversations. Also, the story behind the making of the iconic song Kallu Mama is crazy. Also, Is it Khufiya or Khufeeya? Tune in and let us know!

For this episode, Hansal graciously agreed to cook for us and that too, in front of the camera. It was a crazy conversation featuring Scoop, Scam 1992, his love for cinema, cooking, his time in Fiji and how he got into filmmaking. From his movies Shahid and Omerta, his favourite directors and their works to his memories of the Emergency, we discussed quite a lot. PS: Hansal also revealed his connection with Rajiv Gandhi and how big of a fan Gandhi was of Sitafal ice cream (who knew that!). With your same-old host Samdish, presenting you the latest episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Hansal Mehta

A crazy conversation that features Pooja Bedi, Sukhbir Badal, James Bond, (diet) coke addiction, the Pawars, Omar’s thrilling experience of being stuck in Lahore, his desire to see Modiji run a coalition government, the decision to not contest the next Vidhan Sabha elections (will they ever happen?), a special appearance by Henry Abdullah (oooh, who’s that?) and much much more. Presenting the latest episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Omar Abdullah.