Guftagoo with Rajat Kapoor

In conversation with noted Actor, Writer & Director Rajat Kapoor.
Anchor: Irfan
00:31 - Introduction
01:24 - Glimpse of his acting from one of his movies
01:43 - Video Clip of his First Filmfare Award for Film - "Ankhon Dekhi"
2:15 - Beginning of the talk show with Irfan Sir
2:25 - Discussion on his childhood interest towards acting and cinema and how his father contributed to it.
3:07 - Mentions the film - "Duvidha"
3:29 - At the age of 16, he joined one of the Film societies, "Celluloid" at Delhi University
3:50 - Curiosity developed for Film-making and how he felt clueless on how to take first step towards it
4:05 - The deviation of the moment where he worked at his father's printing press
4:19 - How he got indulged in theatre-groups
5:09 - Decision to join FTI and journey to Mumbai
5:26 - Irfan Sir asks his second question about Rajat Kapoor's inclination towards alternative cinema
5:45 - Discussion on Mainstream Cinema and fascination towards movies like - Deewar, Bobby, Awaara and other Raj Kapoor produced films.
6:22 - How interest got developed for Alternative Cinema
7:04 - 7:34 Next question from Irfan Sir about the choices of films and how he figures out if a particular film is the one for him.
7:36 - "How priorities and choices change with the course of time"
8:08 - Peer Pressure from Film-makers like Ritwik Ghatak and others
8:33 - "The quest for uniqueness and one's own voice/signature style"
9:10 - After FTI, how he started working with Mani Kaul and Kumar Shahani
9:33 - Influence of Kumar Shahani in his film - 'Private Detective'
9:51 - Short Film - Hypnothesis and Play - "C For Clowns"
10:03 - Self-Discovery as an artist and Film-maker
11:29 - 12:15 Break and highlights
12:16 - What is his motivation behind film-making?
13:43 - What is the driving factor to choose the kind of genre as the film Ankhon Dekhi has?
15:08 - Talks about different film-makers [like - Charlie Chaplin, Federico Fellini, Billy Wilder, Martin Scorsese, Coen Brothers, Pedro Almodovar, Yasujiro Ozu, Eric Rohmer, Ritwik Ghatak and GuruDutt] that had influence on him.
16:18 - talks about his views on vision and conviction taking an example of Sanjay leela Bhansali
16:48 - Discussion on the genre of movies made by Mani Kaul and Kumar Shahani - [Chaar Adhyay and Kasba]
18:26 - What is so frustrating about film-making?
20:38- 21:00 Break and Highlights
21:10 - Rajat's interest in acting
23:27 - Joy with Theatre
25:05 - Experience with Production Team - as a Family
27:33 - Message that Rajat wants to convey through his Films
28:40 - Films Rajat was expecting to have more viewers and critical appreciation.
29:46 - What does Rajat feel so different about "Ankhon Dekhi"
31:00 - Rajat talks about the instincts and how he follows them.
32:05 - How does Rajat evaluate his films?
32:27 - Video clip from "Ankhon Dekhi"
33:23 - Conclusion - message from Rajat Kapoor

[@varunchaudhary1443]

Ankhon Dekhi is a masterpiece....expecting more good films from him...he is really a true artist..

[@bsatyadarshi]

+varun chaudhary "Mithya" is a masterpiece as well.

[@kya_farak_padega]

First of all beautiful interview. Irfan nails it again he has much patience to let the interviewee complete the answer and pour out his heart and then he raised the question, something which all the anchor on TV lags today. And Aankho Dekhi was one of the most different movie I saw in a long time, Rajat Kapoor is a gem of contemporary hindi films which we'll realize after he's long gone just like Raj Kapoor 's works.

[@yankeedoodle8204]

Rajat is a natural actor, love his performance in Dil Chatahai, Drishyam etc...

[@nikhilsanghotra9062]

By far the greatest interview I have ever seen. Respect for Rajat Kapoor.

[@shubhamdiwan6626]

I am a big fan of Rajat Kapoor sir acting. Thanks guftgu to meet us these awesome personality.

[@RiSo1988]

I wish to grow old like Rajat Kapoor!! He is the George Clooney of India.

[@siddharthraghuwanshi7425]

While watching this interview, I got to watch "Ankhon Dekhi", really its a great movie. Thanks Irfan Jee for interaction with Rajat Jee.

[@bhavinsoft]

Quite short and simple answers given by Rajat which gave Irfan also some space to ask many questions in this short 'Guftagoo'.

[@sapanduttajp2583]

A brilliant actor , a brilliant human being, I always look forward to his movies and I am awe struck each time when I see his work onscreen becoz he never repeats himself and he is far more superior in his new movie , his performance differ each time according to the character he's playing..keep going rajat with your great work...

[@Raj-Sahu157]

Nice to see intellectual artists. it's always a plaeure to wtach your movies Rajat, knowing the person that you are !

[@saurabhaccentt]

Amazing interview. more respect for Rajat Kapoor

[@Svyas92]

a true artist.. grt human being by nature..positive attitude...such an inspirational interview

[@suyashmantri7015]

because of this interview i got to know many foreign directors from Italy, France....I will surely watch movies of these legendary directors.

[@alijaved3964]

Excellent thankyou for this great program

[@shailbind01]

Natural , honest and real interview

[@sohaibahmed226]

Right you gotta fund your own unique voice. Good advice.

[@deep2300]

I hv seen every movie u r involve with "Ankho dekhi " is a real thing I loved sanjay mishra when I will have some money I will approach u to make a movie

[@MY-zh1oq]

Loved the interviewer and the questions

[@Salman-Zaki]

Another great interview! I have a lot of respect for Rajat Kapoor but I have to disagree with him on one thing. Acting is not an easy job sir!

[@godlessgeeks]

I agree with you Salman. Rajat seems like a really nice guy and has made good films. But I'd disagree with him on the acting bit and also I don't agree with his statement that films get made and it's not in the hands of the writer/director whether it's going to be a good film or not.

[@harshpatel300]

what a wonderful interview :)

[@ritushukla9284]

such enlightening interviews. so deep.

[@satyasharma2325]

I lk ur choice of movies, n content collection is very realistic, u r awesome personality.

[@ShailendraMadhuChari]

Lovely Interview. Enjoyed Watching and Liked to Know his Point of View on Film Making.

[@doctorvsh]

In a world full of low iq interviews this is a gem. irfaan is amazing

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@ankitrapti]

Ankhon Dekhi is all time best & favourite movie, I have ever seen

[@dhingratixxx1]

So close to infact what I feel and think about life.. and world around me.. Hats off to you Sir Rajat Kapoor , The Man of Real Substance... I am proud that I've seen almost 90% of the creations you have made... and I can say you are so so different person as an filmmaker and actor.. feeling so positive.. yes I am..

[@arunraj9411]

Honest and knowledgeable person. Hats off sir

[@ThroughLensStudios]

talented person!

[@amitpawarvlogs33]

Acting is very easy I am agree with you sir

[@garvitgarg3709]

Great Interview.

[@vikasjaiswal665]

I like the ur work in the movie Corporate Rajat.

[@desiinhollywoodauditiontap119]

Make one film, with non sense story, full of action, cast Salman Khan to that, get some box office returns, with that money, start making more of your style artistic cinema.

[@raktimdas8408]

real artist

[@shashankshekharsingh8181]

💕💕💕💕

[@surajkumarsingh6773]

You can invite mithun'Da

[@madhurshreyaverma9925]

Irfan sir.. You can invite Swara Bhaskar.

[@rahulshrivastva9127]

pichhe bears rakhi hai kya

[@jayd4ever]

rajat kapoor,mani ratnam,mahesh bhatt,kamal Hassan,shriram lagoo.amol palekar,javed akhtar have wrong view of religion

[@areebali22]

Rajat Sir holds the true essence of Indian Cinema. 'Aankhon Dekhi' is a masterpiece, Great fan of him. Love! from Pakistan

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@HimanshuOnYT]

mahipal bhagavate RAJAT KAPOOR

[@SurajShankla]

Irfan Bhai, please accept my congratulations on doing such graceful, informational and beautiful interviews. And apart from being informational, these interviews have very graceful personal connection too. I am a movie buff and I watch lot of movies and of-course lot of interviews too; however I can say that this is the best talk show I have come across.

[@787420910]

he is honest man.

[@deepakjena996]

Irfan sir,, college ke dino mein aap bahat hi handsome rahe honge....

[@Nadd108]

Such an amazing & humble person I never knew much about his greatness before watching Ankhon Dekhi simply fantastic.

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@AmitKumar-pz4qb]

you are a great filmmaker. I influenced to your character as an actor, film maker and human being. respect bottom of my heart.

[@JasvirKaur-oz6cr]

Ankhon dekhi a masterpiece I watch this movie so many time but still watch more often

[@VirendraMadhura]

Nana Patekar Saab ko bhi bula lo ek baar

[@engineer6820]

Of late have being watching alot of Guftagoo interviews.

[@eco89]

Rajat have class

[@SAM-sn7fp]

Irfaan sahab aapka har interview toh behtarin hota hi hai but interview k dauran aapke peeche probably bahut saari alcohol ki bottles rakhi hai... Which is bit annoying! Just a sincere feedback as a true fan of your show.

[@palashholkar]

wow, gr8 interview. Respect.

[@murtazafazal5983]

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[@bilalshowket6919]

But nice episode. I love rajat kapoor work

[@aayushisyal5256]

truley truley...such an amazing opinions of rajat Kapoor!!

[@abhavishwakarma2117]

very grounded nd positive person...one can learn so much from him

[@adilsiddiqui6756]

Sabse mazedaar chiz h self analysis

[@rockstar5274ify]

highly underrated

[@redkarchetan]

Great interview! But it looks like they are not sitting in the same room.

[@rsingh8876]

Enriching

[@lopamdrachoudhurymudra2234]

Very nice interview...... Please mention artist family life also....

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@mahipalbhagavate]

rajit sharma is a very tallented actor and a humen being also

[@deep2300]

yes thank u to this interview

[@hasmar2018]

I like aakho dekhi movie

[@fromroots]

Great interview. Thanks.

[@utkarshchhabra5902]

mashaallah irfan sir

[@abhishekgiri_official3625]

Awesome

[@debrajchowdhury6130]

Such a simple Human Being .. classic interview

[@jayfloramusic]

Thank you for these uploads and interviews.