Shahrukh was my senior | Bajrangi Bhaijaan was loved in Pakistan | Karishma Mehta | Episode 32 | HOB

“I did not know a single soul when I came into this city. Growing up, to the credit of my father and grandfather, I imbibed a lot of political and academic talks as a young mind. My mother was an artist and a Bollywood buff who opened a new horizon for me.
For the first 4-5 years of my professional life, I worked as a freelance cameraperson. Then I started shooting documentaries for myself, covering a war-torn Afghanistan through my lens. One near-death incident made me realize the powerful medium that Bollywood is. Since then, I wanted to tell my story on a celluloid through the silver screen. I came to Mumbai in 2001. I had written a script of my experiences in Afghanistan that somehow landed up in the office of Yash Raj Productions.
Out of the blue, I got a call from one of the receptionists at their office to come and meet Mr. Aditya Chopra. I frankly thought that this was a prank done by my wife, Mini Mathur who then used to be with the popular MTV Show : The Bakra with VJ Cyrus Broacha.
I visited the YRF office the next day and to my surprise met the man, the myth, the legend - Aditya Chopra. He looked at me and said, ‘Hey Kabir! I really liked your script. When can you begin filming it?’
Presenting to you, the Director, the filmmaker, the husband and the father Kabir Khan. From being an extra in 'Gandhi', to meeting Nelson Mandela and doing his research in the Mecca of Cricket, he lived life on the edge while pursuing his passion.
We talked about -
-Kabir on growing up in a family of politicians and academics
-Unique love story of his parents
-Travelling the world as a freelance cameraperson
-Impressions on his mind as a kid that shaped his filmmaking style
-Studying in Delhi University and special connection with SRK
-Passion for making documentaries
-Documenting war torn Afghanistan and meeting Taliban
-Getting his first big break in Bollywood
-Meeting and marrying his wife, the famous MTV VJ, Mini Mathur
-Thoughts on religion, duty as an artist and handling the lows and highs of this business
-His Filmmaking approach and day to day life as a husband, father and a filmmaker
-Adventurous anecdotes from his travel diaries
-Advice to budding filmmakers and people in general
TIME STAMPS
00:00 - Adi Chopra is a myth
00:58 - Kabir Khan’s unique childhood and impact on filmmaking
02:15 - I travelled 60+ countries
03:27 - My parents’ love story is like a hindi film
06:00 - I was taught to follow my heart
07:10 - My mother was a film buff
07:35 - Vigyaan Bhavan, New Delhi
08:05 - Economic Hons. Delhi University
08:28 - Masters in Filmmaking from Jamia Millia Islamia
09:48 - Shah Rukh was my senior
11:25 - My first love is..
12:54 - My Documentaries
13:32 - Most powerful medium is Bollywood
15:15 - Got a call from YRF and Kabul Express
16:50 - MTV BAKRA
17:31 - Aditya Chopra said to me..
18:19 - Mini and I
19:45 - Balancing life and work
20:40 - I was trying to impress Mini’s father
21:11 - Religion was never an issue
22:57 - Life after Kabul Express
23:38 - My greatest success
24:25 - You have to remember..
25:35 - I researched 2 years for 83
26:07 - Enjoy your journey
27:05 - Socio-Political context in my films
28:35 - Humans beings cannot be apolitical
29:45 - Bajrangi got a lot of love..
30:18 - As Film-Makers, our work..
31:05 - My films are expressions of my heart
33:48 - Gut Instinct drives my way of filmmaking
36:00 - This too shall pass
36:29 - Taliban gave us death threats during..
37:10 - I don’t take myself and successes too seriously
38:44 - Kabir at Home and with family
40:00 - I’m not filmy and the beauty of film industry
41:30 - I have a lot of fun
42:10 - Travelling is my passion
43:18 - Covid delayed my PhotoBook
44:25 - My Comfort food
45:17 - Katrina is family
46:13 - My favourite country is..
49:00 - The last book I read
49:30 - My favourite film
50:13 - Richard Attenborough’s GANDHI
52:15 - Cuba, Che Guevara and Fidel Castro
53:30 - Advice by Kabir Khan
56:00 - Master the tricky balance
57:23 - Parting Words
57:30 - Next Guest
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[@mohitamhaskar2604]

He has such a different perspective for everything.🙌🏼 One of the coolest Director.💯

[@humansofbombay2801]

Couldn’t agree more! ❤

[@mohsinbatatawala6271]

"Do not take your success very seriously and You shall not be affected by your failures." - Kabir Khan ❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

Yes!!! ❤❤

[@tvaits802]

yes jyada pakistan prem dikhaoge to fail to hovenge hi..!

[@SK43240]

KK's voice always added extra beauty to his films 😊

[@nishashah95]

Had once heard about this documentary adventures on a podcast interview once and couldn’t believe how incredible this man is! Loved watching this interview..his passion for films, his perspective on things, it’s all so infectious! ❤

[@TibetanAmalaFromGangtok]

I am glad you went to Tibet and saw Potala palace. I am Tibetan from Washington, D.C. and hope I will get a visa to travel and choked when you talked about Potala🤗🤗

[@champaghosal5754]

Kabir has such a wonderful academic and political background, no wonder he's such a bright and intelligent director.

[@kashiMrp]

Sensible person in the industry, very rare to see....has an exact persona to be in the industry....hope new generation has to learn how to balance thier life in film industry...as we see more suicides depression

[@TibetanAmalaFromGangtok]

Thoroughly enjoyed the interview 🙏

[@Aartipakar-uo3pj]

What a great interview!

[@anupriyaakhade1526]

He's one of the finest directors we have ✨💯

[@humansofbombay2801]

Absolutely! ❤

[@ashukla01]

Very refreshing .. thanks for bringing Kabir on the show. Find him very sorted, articulate and grounded.

[@Abhiraj_Raghu]

KK sir is a master of filmmaking.. his vision is always being fresh for every his directorial movies. His every movie content is literally different from his previous one. Either New York, Ek tha tiger, Bajarangi bhaijaan which I have seen. Thanks for inviting him and making us aware of his untold intresting tales.. and btw you looked stunning K.❤️

[@kirtishreerathore9203]

Love the awareness your films create 🙌

[@humansofbombay2801]

We’re with you on this! ❤

[@sakshimehta9063]

Bajrangi was such a beautiful film ❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

Absolutely! ❤

[@purveshyesaji8208]

Kabul Express is underated af

[@humansofbombay2801]

Incredible movie! ❤

[@parth3337]

Great eps Kari & Kabir sir legends!!💖💖💖

[@nikky9279]

His best movies for me - Bajrangi and 83❤❤

[@TheRn35]

I rarely feel this. But, what a life he has lived!

[@sentina2000]

superb,,,

[@zainabchechatwala8924]

From Chakde India to 83!!! He gets better and better with every movie!

[@humansofbombay2801]

We couldn’t agree more! ❤

[@tvaits802]

chak de?? gadhè

[@NavvyH]

Great interview! What's the book of his friend that he references + linked url isn't working:)

[@nethragupta9141]

You and Mini Mathur make such a cute couple!

[@humansofbombay2801]

We couldn’t agree more! ❤

[@user-jv1gb6fi3j]

Fave❤️

[@siddharthmagazine]

Kabir Khan is one of my most favorite directors from Bollywood. He is a great human being and an intelligent filmmaker!!!

[@subhadeepbiswas9396]

what a great man! a very good interview.

[@karishmamehta3337]

Thank you!

[@subhadeepbiswas9396]

@@karishmamehta3337 You are doing good work Karishma... continue and keep it up!

[@mohsinbatatawala6271]

Wow❤❤

[@humansofbombay2801]

❤❤❤

[@madhujana17]

Phantom is an awesome film

[@aishwaryarengarajan]

Please include Kabir khan's name in the title of the video. I couldn't recall his name momentarily and had to read through the comments to remind me of his name

[@karishmamehta3337]

The one with the most different perspective ⚡️

[@Priya05351]

My favorite Kabir ❤

[@priyankakothule5301]

can anyone name the book kabir khan mentioned about kabul

[@parth3337]

The one with the most different perspective ⚡

[@RaviShankar-zw2jj]

Urduwood loves pakistan anyway😂

[@Rachelparkhe777]

I just watched kabul express on Apple TV

[@adityajain019]

Why the name of Kabir khan is not in the title?

[@Cpsc111]

Kabir Khan seems to be calm and levelheaded person. Please change the title to include his name. We really do hold your channel and Karishma Mehta in high regard and this title seems like a click bait.

[@Amit-oj4ho]

The host has prejudice against Ranveer Singh. She didn't ask him about Ranveer. She put Shahrukh Khan name. We already heard Kabir speak about Shahrukh Khan. Don't know why these hosts do PR of actors so blatantly 🤦🤦🤦

[@deepalibalrajvishwakarma3020]

It's not PR bro. SRK is a cultural phenomenon.

[@DJ-MOJO]

Really bro SRK ka PR bohot strong hai

[@vishnudevi]

Unknown fact: Bajrangi baijan is a remake of the Malayalam movie Kaazhcha.

[@idontdotravelhoney]

Great interview but Kabir Khan's name in the video title would've been a little more appropriate.

[@howtoyoutube6552]

Che guvara seriously mass murderer of people Marxist this shows the mindset of this type of directors,then Bollywood asks why people boycott him?? So that's the reason.😢😢😢

[@shv3349]

Is he the bunny of yeh jawani hai diwani?😂 20:21 20:26 20:29

[@akshayvajanam725]

Kabir khan is a Pakistan Lover and Mughal Lover.

[@aashionyoutube]

You are too rude. I feel you can do better at taking the interviews. The whole point of taking an interview is listening to their minds. But if you keep telling them to talk less, the whole idea is defeated. That’s my two cents. Could be wrong. Just felt like it wasn’t absolutely right. Also, loved loved loved listening to Kabir Khan! It’s a treat to hear him talk!

[@shahjeelani2691]

Just checked his age my god he's 54

[@venkateshtiwari]

After listening interview i went to watch your movie Kabul express and i must say it's beautiful watch, I'll recommend everybody who's reading comment to watch that marvelous movie.

[@dgopalsuri]

how to glorify ISI and pakitan,nobody knows better than him. legend for a reason