EP-132 | The Ultimate 'Showman' of Bollywood Ft. Subhash Ghai

Renowned filmmaker Subhash Ghai, a maestro in the world of Indian cinema, has left an indelible mark with his exceptional contributions as an actor, scriptwriter, and director.
In a captivating episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Ghai takes us on a riveting journey through his transformative career. He shares intriguing anecdotes, revealing how he orchestrated the collaboration between legendary actors Dilip Kumar and Raj Kapoor, dispelling rumors of their supposed rivalry. Ghai also provides a behind-the-scenes glimpse into his relationships with actors Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor, narrating how he played a pivotal role in shaping their careers.
The discussion delves into the challenges faced during the filming of 'Khal Nayak,' addressing Sanjay Dutt's legal issues and navigating protests against the iconic song 'Choli Ke Peeche.' Ghai candidly addresses misconceptions about his choices of 'M' actresses and opens up about the dynamics with Anil Kapoor, Jackie Shroff, and Sanjay Dutt, expressing his views on chemistry with the trio.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
04:03 - Journey from Rohtak to Mumbai
16:40 - Early Struggles in Mumbai
25:11 - Directorial Debut with 'Kalicharan' Movie
37:39 - Insecurities of Actors
45:06 - Working with Dilip Kumar and Raaj Kumar
50:44 - Iconic Musical Play in 'Karz'
57:23 - Bonding with Jackie Shroff and Anil Kapoor
1:04:08 - 'Khal Nayak' Casting Story
1:13:41 - Idea Behind Whistling Woods International
1:20:03 - Making Bollywood into a Corporate
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[@smitaj2209]

❤to Smita to bring amazing guests and asking the right questions

[@ravindraakolkar3715]

मझा आ गया 🎉👍 Very candid talk and you allowed Subhash Ghai the legend, to talk & talk, without any interruption. Sign of a true matured journalist ❤ kudos ❤❤❤

[@narvinnie]

I really enjoyed this podcast . Subhash Ghai honesty and giving credit where credit is due impressed me the most. Most film producers take all the credit for success of the film. I wish I had listened to this podcast cast 20-30 years ago my life would have been totally different. Thank you Samita for being on of the best podcaster and asking questions relevant to topic.

[@pavankittur3219]

Fingers crossed for some exciting conversation... Smita ji is at her best when she interviews film personalities... It seems she has an actor inside her somewhere hidden behind a journalist...

[@pritishpadhy2603]

Subhash Ji is an absolute legend of the film industry. His name was greater than many of the super stars during the 80s and 90s. Much respect to him🙏

[@user-mb7wu5dp7l]

Sudha Parekh from New York, Smita, you are a real artist, innovative and original. To interview is a full craft. I always enjoy your interview. Thanks

[@2010sunshine]

Subash Ghai prduced and directed a series of superhit films. His contribution to the industry infrastructure and finance is even more valuable. Such a genius focusing on many aspects of the industry he loved. Kudos to him.

[@nisaraslam9008]

Interviewer should be in the audience..... Subhash Ghai, such a big gun, who influenced Subcontinent.....but the anchor is so dull n unaware..... Subhash sir must shared the camera with Javed Akhtar type stalwart, who knew The Ghai n his work deeply.....Sir, love n respect from Lahore Pakistan.....bow to you....bow to you sir....

[@kitsukeita]

May be, just may be people don't want to see the one same boring bollywood perspective? You gotta open your horizons and understand different perspactives to grow as a human being.

[@abhijeetdeshpande8925]

Anchor is good in Delhi and not in Mumbai. One should do the job at which one is good.

[@kartikkumarchoudhury4771]

If you could invite Shree Pavan Kalyan from Andhra Pradesh, that would be great. In addition to being a popular Telugu actor, he is the leader of the Jan Sena party. Modiji invited him to attend the Prana Prathishta at Ayodhya, and he reportedly donated 30 lacs, a decent donation from a south-oriented movie industry. A podcast such as this would be very popular as it would give us a glimpse into Tollywood and politics. Thank you !

[@varinder56]

As he said, jab hamari government aayi’. BJP

[@mahagyanguru7101]

North India ka pasand itna ghatiya nahin hai ki vah pawan kalyan jaisa aadami ko Hero ke roop mein swikar Karen usko sirf Andhra Jaisi jagah per hi pasand karte Hain Telugu lo ki pasand karenge Mumbai Delhi Kolkata desi Shahar mein usko dekhte hi hasenge hall se bhag jaenge Jaise ramcharan Ko dekhkar janjeer se bhag gaye the aur uska baap chirenjivi Ko dekhkar criminal film Jo theatre mein chal raha tha usse bhag gaye the.

[@benukakati9915]

The podcast went so long, of course very sweetly but despite that I fell asleep in between and woke up and kept on watching until the end. Subhash Ghai is a genius in his specialty, sincere and dedicated in his work and I wish him further successes. Smita Prakash is a likable lady with an infectious smile who brings in the interview a lot of day to day common curiosities in a nice way and for that I was glad despite many times not getting the answer from Subhash Ghai to her questions!

[@parameshwarashiva9034]

My all time favorite director. No one would have directed both Dilip saab and raaj saab

[@karaokeramakadr.lakshmansr8278]

A Seven Gun salute to shree Subhash Ghai Saab. To Sir with love. Yours eternly.Ekalvya

[@bharathbalakrishna5153]

Ma'am please don't interfere the interview the flow is getting spoiled very very very very much and it's so irritating. Sir want to complete it you're fully diverting it. It's so disappointing

Thanks Smita ji for bringing my fav director.... my 1st movie on a big screen..Karma. my 2nd movie on a big screen... Ram Lakhan. Subhash Ghai fan borned that day... 🙌🙌🙌🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@aadyanaanayacooking7863]

Always excellent to watch Smita podcasts.

[@sky_projektor]

Wow! Wow! We had a VCR when I was about 3 years old & I clearly remember watching Ghai Sahab's Hero multiple times, among his other hit films. It is also 'Ding Dong, O baby sing a song' (of which I wished to know some background & the flute) & for which I absolutely love the film till today. Now when I reflect upon the impact of Hero in my life, I realised & it is a fact that before beginning to learn speaking in English I was singing in English. Thanks to Subhash Ghai! 😅 👏

[@shivkumarn6257]

@sky_projektor how sweet!👌

[@KeshSharma-nk8wf]

There is one Sun, one Moon, one Modi and one Subhash Ghai. India and the audience is proud of you. Bollywood needs Mr Ghai to revive the industry. Ass...e lovers like Karan Johar and actors wanting to direct and produce movies is what has brought the industry down. We need movies between authenticity and larger than life. Today's movies are pathetic. It has been 10 years since I seen a Indian movie because it is ridiculous. In the name of reality and authenticiry the public is being fed ridiculous amounts of too much vulgarity, crudeness, abuse. That is NOT India's soul. Neither is party culture. Neither is murders and killing it random. Neither do we need to see Singham or Rowdy Rathore. These are abhorrent to our culture. We need to see movies like Ram Lakhan, Pardes, Karz and so on

[@getajob3435]

Haah old days.. when I was kid around 20 years ago watched so many old movies of Subhash Ghai's in my nana ji's home .. Kalicharan, Karz, Vishwanath, Vidhaata, Karma, Ram-Lakhan, Khalnayak and so much more.. his filmography is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@babli1080]

Best episode ever! Thank you for doing this. His movies are the best ever!

[@parameshwarashiva9034]

Subhash Ghai most humble and down to earth person

[@neoprince15]

I don't know about others but I felt this podcast ended abruptly. Wanting for more.....

[@TheSocialpolice]

Its a heartfelt and honest interview. However, some from Whistling Woods behave like they know everything or have a chip on their shoulder. Its expensive with course/accom but it is skill educative.

[@suneelmehra6004]

SG - an institution in itself. A process oriented man, besides the storyteller, director , producer, and a complete industry man. Salute Subash Ghai. 🫡

[@LP-ff8fk]

Thank you Smitaji & ANI, for bringing the ultimate showman ,Subash Ghai to our hearts & homes 🏡 ♥️

[@sunny1041985]

What a interview ❤ kudos to smita

[@uditendubiswas6238]

Smita, I know you are a good journalist, but KARZ, was famous for it's musical. First hit was the songs, and KISHORE KUMAR, NEXT CAME THE.FLIM.

[@cbzgouse3004]

No doubt interview was good , I love Subhash Ghai Saab a lot. Smita madam also interviewed in a good way. But , if u really wanna watch only film podcasts , then Siddharth Kannan is doing fabulous work on his channel .

[@motiramdahiya9450]

I’m in Vancouver and is 2:30 am here and I’m listening this broadcast while driving to home it’s the best ever honest broadcast I ever listen. Lots of love to Subash Ji ,

[@sethu1112]

Wow Smitha love the time you give Subhash Bhai to talk his heart out so nice leave a question open and let the guest talk on we love to hear your guest journey so nice this interview loved the way it went on ......thank you for just that keep quiet and listen beautiful as his film

[@HinaAKhan-sk2ol]

One of my favorite Subhash Ghai. Beautiful podcast!!!

[@zafarbashir653]

Very enjoyed interview like enjoyed his movies looks very gentleman very humbling personality very genius thanks 🙏

[@egowar]

Who will interview Smita Prakash? I'm curious to know about this achiever. Her life journey and experiences.

[@ramdasrozatkar2647]

He is such a gentleman man refusing to talk on relations between his film hero and heroine.such a respect for others privacy

[@sanjeevmehta2079]

Subhash Ghai is such an intoxicating narrater it's really gripping to hear a master filmaker's story 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌👌👌👌👌

[@user-gh9jr4pl2q]

Should have grilled on allegations against him by Manisha, Mahima and others.

[@anurag123B]

There was a Freudian slip by him when he named those heroines and said grooming 😮

[@user-gh9jr4pl2q]

@@anurag123B so true! I thought the same but you put it better.

[@jatendrai]

Loved watching your podcast Smita ji 🙏

[@Nightcrawler009]

Good to see sir im very happy to listen u love to hear ur stories ur ultimate in direction everyone praise u know u love u i want u to give more interviews and tell us more fascinating stories that we as viewers dnt know i wish good give u more health

[@akshayakumarpatra1850]

Very interesting interview. Mr Ghai imparts very valuable tips for audiovisual industry.

[@user-ep9wq7mg1g]

Smitaji. You are the no.1 podcater for me. I really like your behaviour, knowledge, presentation i mean everything. Best wishes ❤

[@commonindian57]

Ghei is really a story teller. I almost forgot that I am watching your program. I was lost in his stories

[@paulsohail3276]

Mr. Subhash Ghai you are a wonderful human being ...... lots of love from Pakistan. Ms. Smita you are doing a wonderful job...God bless you

[@prashantdevadiga6696]

Really a great podcast Smitha 🙏 lots of learnings for all to take home. To be very frank, I was bowled by the frankness of Suhashji in this podcast. Life is all about learning and course corrections. Keep up your great work Smitha. Akanda Bharat 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 Jai Hind

[@dhruvdighe2459]

Once again, he had proved that,Cinema is the director's medium.

[@pradeepshukla5005]

You are correct on Karz song. Since the day when we have ringtones, I am using ek Haseena tune as ringtone till date

[@jigyboy267]

Genius film maker not only he has a vision he also makes sure he implements that respect 🙌🙌🙏

[@MyManendra]

Nice interview

[@arienattac6151]

The man with the largest and longest standing couch in Bollywood…

[@shivanirajvansi2385]

I am so glad to see Indian legend and Bollywood's show man shri Subhash Ghai sir.

[@ccpdesai]

Good interview with great anecdotes. However, he should been asked why he duped and replaced RD Burman with Laxmikant Pyarelal for the songs on Ram Lakhan. RD Burman waa signed and composed songs for the film but was replaced and that too came to know of it via a Film magazine. It would have given an oppournity to him to hear his side of the story.

[@shamailnazeer9493]

So nice interview shubash gi ❤❤❤❤Ap jasy log ab industry mn kha sy yaa gy❤❤❤

[@preetagopal5400]

Yesterday i saw the video of Govind Namdeo,whose role in Saudagar was completely removed.

[@Nightcrawler009]

I think shubhash gai and Anurag Kashyap are very close in life perspective nd knowledge of cinema plus passionate

[@hafeezhayat2744]

Salaam Hy parnaam Hy... Bahut achhi guftagu hui.. Salamti ho hamesha..

[@inderjithayre8349]

Karz was and still is an iconic piece of jewel Well done sir we loves all your movies and your honesty

[@Devmudhaliyar]

Hero, Karma, Meri Jung...😊

[@rdasarihyd]

Very nice interview

[@itsRohitJain]

Smita I am a great fan of yours You are very well informed and very humble

[@amitmhaskar8128]

Excellent interview with a excellent person and a film maker 🎉

[@british-indian]

Shubashji please make a blockbuster film soon 🙏👌🌹

[@dhruvdighe2459]

V. Good experience ,to watch him.I wish, you're taking ,with Denny Sir(least exposed star/artist yet)also.

[@MrAshraf1949]

Great show. I love watching from Canada 🇨🇦,

[@manishjagga2146]

Amazing interview 👍

[@Pitashri101]

Ranbir Kapoor was open and expressive because of multiple reasons like Bobby don't like to do interviews, Bassi (interviewer) was his onscreen friend in RK's last movie. AK has the energy to hijack the interview but AK has matured into being more of a wisined statesman rather than egear to spk, RK's Shamshera tanked thus getting validation in a dark action character is a huge tick.

[@kalaganesh5957]

Smita: An excellent piece. Philosophy of life, humility and success makes a beautiful blend. Those who want to better themselves, they must adopt what is said here. God bless you.

[@RaviKumar-fn8jv]

Meenakshi Sheshadri was earlier known as Sasikala Sheshadri.

[@anaghakadekar1824]

Very nice interview Smita ❤

[@dipakshah1479]

It was pleasure you become Director and brought up so many talents instead of just you being hero

[@vijayakumarreddynagole5018]

Excellent interview

[@vijayakumarreddynagole5018]

Very nice interview

[@subramanyasaib5571]

seems another of the conversation in non political category with showbiz so called director mainly indulged in the template commercial film making with very few changes in the subjects of the so called era of 90s, need to see if the so called santoshis, the manjrekars, the sens, the ratnams and other technicians would be called for to gain their insights in broad terms !! the conversation covered the routine aspects mainly associated with the education and family background aspects, the journey to the film world and struggles, the so called film experiences and ordeals with various actors, the so called specific films, the so called film institute etc but missed aspects associated with the flop films and dealing with the aftermath, the working with specific set of actors only, the reason for not working on non conventional subjects, the future projects (if any) in OTT and digital space, the controversies surrounding some of the films, the outreach of actors and technicians from global standpoint and many others were ignored as usual!!

[@priyankamansotra401]

He is so honest.

[@MAHAVIRSINGH-sm4vy]

सुभाष घई….. नाम ही काफ़ी है 🙌

[@giridharshetty2778]

Smita was enjoying more through the interview.

[@indunathan7612]

Very interesting interview by Subhashini Guy😊

[@vulcaniya]

I watched Kalicharan today. I was wondering Smita jee, if you could please invite Shree Danny Denzongpa.

[@ganeshkarnani2964]

Subhash Ji is a great Man .. Bachchan Saheb & Subhash ji Ki Ek Saath Wali Ek Film Dekhna Chahte Hain

[@rb.3945]

He is the biggest Director of Hindi cinema, not Kjo, ChopraS

[@DashingCouple]

He is making Khalnayak 2 ...i am sure 😊❤

[@anuragrastogi5406]

Subash Jí very kind person and down the earth

[@kuldipguleria2615]

Honesty is the key word.

[@kikigoga57]

Ghai saab ko maza aa raha hai biological way say kahani batane mein. He’s genius Would love to sit with him and just listen to him the way madam you are listening 😂

[@RajPatel-xz2ey]

Both are geniuses

[@sarathkumarchaturvedula8752]

Honest interview

[@chetanv2033]

It was a good interview but you didn’t talk about his legendary music skills All of his movies had good music

[@riyazahmed208]

After raj kapoor subhash ghai was the greatest showman of bollywood

[@vedantyadav1752]

Kindly explain Who's is Subhash Ghai?

[@barshabaruah2365]

Smita ma’am, you are blushing! You are so cute ❤

[@krisgopi_8]

Raj Kapoor is the original snowman of Mumbai hindi film industry. S gai got that taq from media and everyone followed it up.

[@NitishKumar-ye9lw]

He is really a magician

[@ayaanextremegames7546]

Great gentleman..

[@prernalohia4882]

Request hindi ..specially when the guest is speaking in hindi

[@rajbaniwal3236]

“All of Indian Cinema is bad”. Why? Because even British Raj was there , we had “thinkers” like “RR Rai, Tagore or even Gandhi”. Who shaped our “narrative” all of that narrative is Wrong.

[@arpanlimbu7517]

Am desperately waiting for manisha koirala in the podcast. Kindly bring her in the podcast 🙏

[@Siddharthchari]

That guy, Subash Ghai!!!

[@rehan_khan955]

Rishto ki kamai ♥

[@ashan6643]

گریٹ سبھاش گھئی

[@kuldipguleria2615]

Great education Smita

[@manav2914]

U forgot to mention karma, meri jung, hero

[@NitishKumar-ye9lw]

Big fan sir and we still use this phrase baimani ek aisa dhandha hai jo imaandari se kiya jata hai😁

[@krishna7440]

We all know casting story of Taal movie 😂

[@ADabtU]

Needed to ask what happened to him after Taal got released. He has not made any other hit films since then!!!

[@mridulmehra9093]

The interview is just about the good parts of life of the guest. There's nothing about allegations and me too etc. This interview is more like a monolog and one side story of the guest.