Sudeep Chatterjee Interview | Cinematographer - Chak De India, Bajirao Mastani | Through the Lens

Introducing to our viewers, a new series - Through The Lens, supported by ARRI. This is a celebration of the art and craft of cinematography, featuring in-depth conversations with some of India's most talented and respected cinematographers. In our first episode, Cinematographer Sudeep Chatterjee talks about his most inspiring and challenging film experiences. He shares anecdotes of working with Shah Rukh Khan on Chak De India, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Gangubai Kathiawadi, and many more.
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01:42 - Definition of Good Cinematography
06:06 - Working with Sanjay Leela Bhansali
10:57 - Why Sudeep's favourite shot is a close up shot.
12:42 - Lighting Khilji's face for Padmavat
14:37 - Working with Alia
16:38 - Shooting on Digital vs Film
22:03 - Segment 4 Frames
22:45 - Breaking down shots from Chak De India
30:14 - Breaking down shots from Bajirao Mastani
37:52 - Breaking down shots from Padmaavat
41:40 - Breaking down shots from Gangubai
46:09 - Three Inspirations
52:22 - How music inspires Sudeep
55:20 - Two Tips
01:01:34 - One Motto
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[@andrewss09]

A master class indeed. Pls do one with Ravi varman, Natty and Ravi K Chandran.

[@nirupamashankar4917]

What a fascinating conversation. Anupama is truly a great conversationalist! Love how she picks up on statements Mr. Chatterjee makes and uses that to ask a relevant question!!!

[@kamakshisharma-2316]

Finally cinematography is being a conversation.. thank you for this.. as a photography enthusiast who observes the details every frame just watching how these wonderful artists build those frame.. their thoughts..ideas is beyond awesome.. thank you.. please continue with more such enriching interviews!😊

[@acommentor606]

Thankyou Film Companion! I remember commenting some months back to bring the behind the scenes talent in the front and interviewing them. Very glad to learn their role and objectives. Thank you!

[@sleepyxworld]

film companion proving again why its the BEST in film journalism

[@manjularamanujan3624]

Thank you for this episode. I learned so much, & what goes into making a successful scene and movie.❤

[@TheDebattam]

10 minutes into the interview, I hope you have asked him about Lucky - No time for love, movie making experience

[@amitray4158]

Expecting a session with Santosh Sivan, Ravi K Chandran, Avik Mukhopadhyay and Ravi Varman

[@thatgothulk]

Not to forget the goats - Binod Pradhan and Anil Mehta.

[@ivishnukn]

Avik Mukhopadhyay in Sardhar Udham ❤❤❤ Ravi Varman my all time favourite. Anil Mehta in Highway

[@ramkishannandramchoyal8648]

Please do call Cinematographer Prakash Kutty who is best with lights.

[@docshah8730]

Eagerly Waiting for other behind the scenes geniuses like him to come and share their stories.. Art, costume, continuity etc Absolute gem and thank you fc

[@faryus88]

The set up for this interview is also beautiful 😍. It's quite evident that these technical team members have so much to share & without the burden of stardom. Kudos for this segment & looking forward to hearing from more technical people from the film industry.

[@hamizkhawaja4394]

Anil mehta next please, and more detailed one

[@hamizkhawaja4394]

and binod pradhan

[@user-zr8ub8wv6c]

This is better than chasing starkids... GOOD job anupama 🙏🙌👍

[@ShrutiSampath]

Always so excited to see FC push boundaries for us viewers to actually learn about cinema and be in on the minds of such creative human beings as Sudeep. One could tell just how much he enjoys his work as the 'messenger in time'. Thank you to Anupama and the team for a wonderful interview and like him, I too wished there was more towards the end 🙃

[@AbheriDe03]

Thank you Film Companion for making it so worth watching for a cinematographer .

[@saideepdora2398]

I think it's time to appreciate the technicians from the industry as well, because without their contribution it's impossible to get the true sense of storytelling. Thanks Film Companion for this initiative. Wish to see more of technician's stories.

[@heythere7048]

Again ....best content on KZbin....fun & knowledgeable at same time!!!

[@theaaravaanyachannel5493]

The interview set looks beautiful and apt for such a discussion.

[@Bhodrolok]

Amazing show and finally the “focus” is on the correct talent. Thanks FC. Every time I think of unsubscribing after a Agastya Nanda or Khushi Kapoor, something like this makes me stick around.

[@thatgothulk]

speaking of backlight in Roja, this interview has a lovely light setup as well. Love how the set, the lights, and the wide and the mid camera have been setup for this episode. Kudos to the FC production team. This looks EXPENSIVE!

[@manasmittaleditor]

Great initiative. Thank you for walking this path of exploring stories behind the scenes with film technicians. 🙏🏽

[@mayankgoyal727]

Loved this!!! Amazing conversation between to amazing people, we need more of these interviews talking about the craft!!!

[@sleepyxworld]

i think we give more credits to actors and directors coz thats what we know about it takes conversations like this to make us aware of the work technician do and how much difference that makes thanks fc for doing it will love to see more of it

[@adnankarimsampd3504]

Sucha delightful conversation

[@tanmaydutta1193]

Most fascinating interview.....so much to learn about the mind of a cinematographer

[@abdulrahmankhan667]

Amazing. FC is really a pioneer in film interviews and interactions. This was so good. They definitely have stories to tell.

[@dhritimankakati]

Amazing!! Side note: do something with Editors too.

[@ushmapandya-q4d]

Loved this!!! Been a huge fan of SLB’s world of lights, Colours, drama as each frame speaks beyond what the actors deliver. Today heard from the DOP himself it was an incredible show!! Keep it up Film companion & Anupama Chopra. I look forward to more such content in the coming days! Best one hour spent 🙌

[@nikhilsahane]

Wow! I'm now waiting for Binod Pradhan Interview....

[@shrikanthsrinivasan1738]

Much needed for all cinephiles knowing the Art of Cinematography..Please bring in more on this series..Please bring Santosh Sivan ISC,ASC to talk about his experience for over 30 years.Please bring Ravi K Chandran ISC, perhaps one of the two cinematographers(The other being Ravi Varman ISC) who shot for both Mani Ratnam and Sanjay Leela Bhasali, The Modern Day Visual Masters of Indian Cinema.Also want to know how Ravi K Chandran shot Dil Chahta Hai which looks so fresh and today even after 22 years..Please bring on Anil Mehta ISC, Rajiv Menon ISC, Binod Pradhan ISC and all.

[@muktadhopeshwarkar5417]

Eagerly waiting for more on this line!!!

[@vedantahankari9569]

great episode

[@shehryarkhann]

Wow !!

[@rishiraaj.580]

Nice, Interesting. Do More 👍

[@dhruvchhabra9451]

This is so fascinating and something which we don't actually think about quite often as an audience. This is the kind of content that only FC can give us ❤

[@ankitashanbhag1687]

Had amazing time watching this interview! the way Sudeep spoke throughout this interview I could see his immense love & passion for work. Thank you @film companion and Anupama! waiting for more interviews of same kind :)

[@sadiaraveendran8070]

Such a great view into the brain of an incredible artist! Thank you for this interview. Perhaps one thing that would have been a good addition to the questions is to ask Sudeep to talk about the work of his contemporaries…. It is always great when artists can talk about each other’s work with admiration and it also gives you additional insight into how they think.

[@swapniljoshi543]

Thank You Anupamaji❤

[@MsHarrycool]

Kudos to Ms. Anupama for interviewing the real heroes!!

[@RachitaGupta]

You r the best Anupama

[@AAYUSHDOP]

Keep bringing cinematographers

[@nickpop23]

Thanks FC for this content! ❤

[@EvolutionMotionPictures]

Thanks FC for this interview, hoping to see many of these insightful conversations at every level of the film making process. Was fortunate to be a fly on the wall throughout the sets of Dhoom3, truly magical to observe the care with which Sudeep treats every ounce of light on the subjects and their relationships with the environment within a frame.. making things organic yet aesthetically pleasing to the eyes no matter how low or high impact the shot is. No matter the constraints on the set, was inspiring to see him persistently breathing life into what the ARRI or Phantom Cameras capture with the same enthusiasm with every shot and take!

[@varenyakaushik5710]

Thank you for introducing us to the world of cinematography FC. You guys are the best🤩

[@anuthimbiriyagama7164]

I wish this was 2,3 hours longer! 🥺❤️❤️❤️

[@kd4345]

Ah ,more of these please ! 😄 So fascinating to hear aspects of film making I know so little about , in context of films I've loved .

[@aryasahadevan9003]

Smashing episode🎉

[@NehaSharma-bl6zn]

Thank you FC and Anupama mam! Great insightful conversations. What a delight for cinephiles like us. Looking forward many more ❤❤❤

[@vedantbakshi6546]

I'd love a segment with Anil Mehta his work is some of the best in today's times

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch this space for some surprises then! :)

[@vedantbakshi6546]

@@FilmCompanionStudios Can't wait! You guys are doing us film enthusiasts a great favour. Thank you ❤️

[@rishiraaj.580]

Mam Pls Do Episode With 👉 Best Film Editor's. 👍

[@shellysharma6191]

Though some of the questions were quite interesting, it would be a much more insightful and better conversation if it’s cinematographer on cinematographer - see if you can bring in something like that FC? Meanwhile, please know these deep digs into cinematography are so appreciated. Thank you for ‘em 🤙🏿🙌🏿

[@VAZZU]

Amazing series, please do next with Binod Pradhan.

[@GOLDENMEHRA]

Very insightful. Thanks, Anu mam, FC.

[@muktadhopeshwarkar5417]

Thank you FC for this!!! I hope people appreciate this and actually watch these kind of viodes and give it more views !!!

[@vazzufree]

Binod Pradhan please

[@adityamore3017]

Of course, the man behind the lens of Parinda, Munna Bhai MBBS , Ta Ra Rum Pum and Baaghi

[@vazzufree]

@@adityamore3017 not to forget, bhaag Milkha bhaag, rang de Basanti, Devdas, Delhi 6, and much more

[@gautamraj2483]

I hope they bring and question legends like P c sriram, santhosh shivan, Ravi k Chandran, Ravi varman and many more..❤

[@imrankhaliqi4238]

Loved this

[@DarshanChokshii]

LOVE this, thank you FC for this rich content!

[@personaldata1270]

Beautiful setup visually.. The 2 lamps. The light falling on them. Nice 👍👍

[@arijitsaha8219]

I am a Very happy Film companion doing an interview with people who are really making the film, The inside of the film will be very helpful as a student of cinema.

[@GV0806]

What a fascinating interview ! Super rich content and very infotaining!! Awesome....

[@anindyabikasfilmorganic3517]

Great episode. More More More...

[@mariamsophia2411]

Thank you FC for getting technicians now....very informative and so much talent which is not seen in the forefront.

[@ivishnukn]

Can you please host Ravi Varman and Avik Mukhopadhyay?

[@mihiraproductions]

Keep making more about the sound designers, Editors please!

[@charvisharma8658]

such a good interview :)

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thanks for watching!

[@MS-mm1zk]

Loved this ❤ This concept is fab - a great way to learn about the world of cinema and how much goes behind making a movie. Can't wait to see more of this.

[@gargimanagoli]

Loved this episode!! It was interesting to learn about cinematography and how that infulences the movie.

[@subhra420]

We are talking about cinematography and lighting with 2 table lamps next to you which are part of every other movie scene!!!

[@qaanithmasoodi17]

The institution of Cinematography ❤🙌

[@bhavyamittal1127]

This is the content we live for!

[@MPraveen-c8i]

Clicked like button even before watching ❤

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Our favourite kind of subscriber! :P

[@DeepBhensala]

Great conversation. Thank you for bringing out this segment. A master class by master ❤❤

[@shivangijani2224]

Please do more episodes of this kind. Love it❤

[@yashmaramangallam3492]

Thank you for this episode. Waiting for more❤

[@sameerbaghela]

Making a film is like co-parenting your child, well said Sudeep Da.👏👏👏loved the four-shot breakdowns section 👏👏👏👏

[@kuntalghosh1970]

What an absolute masterclass from the man ...from the amazingly shot DOR to Gangubai it's just a spectacular ride.......no wonder the man feeds off pancham

[@anubhabnattanatta3357]

The interview is sooooooo good❤

[@saritamisra5883]

How lovely 😍

[@dipikachatterjee6444]

❤❤❤❤

[@kushbharakhada4967]

I wish you guys do this kind of series with directors too specifically Mr Bhansali ❤

[@art-o-artist]

Please bring any production designer

[@adityamore3017]

Let's begin with Thota Tharani (Nayakan) , Subrata Chakraborty and Amit Ray (Padmaavat) , Sharmistha Roy (DDLJ)

[@amanissar7125]

Thanks Anu for this.

[@TheDebattam]

Please bring Binod Pradhan too and ask him about Mission Kashmir and Devdas.

[@AditiIris]

👏🏽

[@pious_liquid_for_immortality]

wow..fabulous effort....

[@petitkall57]

Very good and intelligent conversation 👌, kudos on film companion on great content and different crafts explored

[@himadri12dwe]

Please do a session with Anil Mehta too

[@mindgames2883]

Hazaaron Khwahishein Aisi - Check List Anil Mehta ✅👍 Kk Senthil Kumar ✅👍 Sudeep Chatterjee ✅🙏 Santosh Sivan Binod Pradhan Ravi K Chandran P.C.Sreeram Ravi Varman Rajeev Ravi Natarajan Subramaniam Kiran Deohans Tasadduk Mufti Avinash Arun God promise, won't ask more 'through the lens' 😁

[@vedantbakshi6546]

Sudeep Chatterjee is one of the best! Love this!

[@gaganbisht53]

What a set up! Mad respect for Sneha!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Hey this was produced by Tanvi Ajinkya. She's amazing! Will pass on the compliment :) - Sneha

[@deepakostwal2905]

Bring Sandeep Reddy vanga

[@watercolourart1609]

Then the interview room will become wwe ring

[@nurulhasan6711]

He is not a cinematographer

[@deepakostwal2905]

@@nurulhasan6711 yeah he's a just a person who gave the biggest hit for an Indian adult film

[@deepakostwal2905]

@@watercolourart1609 that's the point.

[@vedantbakshi6546]

But this segment is about cinematography, they should bring Amit Roy his work in animal was great

[@deevicing2027]

Who tf is anupama? (Took me a minute to type that name)

[@Jyots89]

I think, may be m sure, the lighting of this interview was also done by Sudeep da❤❤

[@adityamore3017]

The next Cinematographers interview i want are 1. Avik Mukhopadhyay 2. K K Senthil Kumar 3. Bhuvan Gowda 4. Sudheer Palsane 5. S Ravi Varman 6. Gavemic U Ary 7. Priya Seth 8. Neha Parti Matiyani 9. Anay Goswamy 10. Pankaj Kumar 11. Kamaljeet Negi

[@shayanshukla]

Thank you 🙏

[@fellawhofilms7760]

Bring PC

[@watercolourart1609]

Please interview pritam.. the maestro

[@adithya_m9458]

Good initiative ❤

[@Jyots89]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@KRITESHPATEL-y2e]

Avik Mukhopadhyay….next. Please.