Exclusive Manish Malhotra Interview with Anupama Chopra | Film Companion

[@virajraval9042]

It is always fantastic to know such a famous Couturer/Designer and donning many hats, minding his own business, secure under his own skin and doing his absolute best like he always does.. That's how he blissfully maintained his friendships and relationships.. OMG!! Wonderful way to be..

[@Stonytude]

Manish Malhotra is love. His contribution towards changing the aesthetics of Indian cinema single-handedly cannot be emphasized enough. What an inspiration and what a lovely person! I'd love to hear him talk in detail about the thought that went into the creation of some of his iconic designs. Please make that happen if you can, fc! Looking forward to the Meena Kumari biopic with Kriti - knowing M, we can expect some truly spectacular designs and styling. Sending positive vibes for the man, the team, and the project

[@hanafromtunisia]

He's simply so amazing Those outfits are unforgettable and iconic !

[@MissPomegranate6]

Seems like such a good person. Very inspiring. Thank you for the interview!

[@catchvarsha]

Anupama you are a gifted interviewer. Love your conversations!

[@dimplemittal2201]

He is so honest and so inspiring ❤

[@starsrox7427]

I am excited for the movies he is producing. What great directors AND cast!! I feel a bit iffy about his directorial as a biopic on Meena Kumari is a huge task. I would only see SLB doing justice to it for now. I hope her struggles aren’t glossed over. Manish is one of the best designers and has contributed a lot to the film industry. I don’t want his reputation to suffer bc of the biopic.

[@hibadnan]

You're a true Bollywood buff if you could tell exactly where these 3 outfits are from before Anupama told you.

[@londonparis181]

Absolutely loved his latest work on Rekha for the Vogue cover. He is a fabulous designer who looks pretty passionate about his work. Great interview.

[@bhanugopal7132]

Loved the interview and as a fan of his work and for all that he has done and given to the industry, I am quiet positive Manish is going to be a fantastic as a film maker. No Doubt. Wishing you the very best. And Anupama as always you were fab! love - Bhanu

[@arshbehal6312]

One of the greatest of all times. You are a true gem Manish. GOD bless!

[@Rash17]

When I heard about him directing the MK biopic, I was very skeptical. I think that’s too much to take on as a first time filmmaker. But I guess we’ll have to wait and see. He might surprise us. But I was really happy about the films he has decided to back as a producer. They all sound interesting and I’m really heartened by the fact that many of the projects will feature outsiders. And I was blown away by Rekha’s pictures. I think he did her justice while walking that line of respectfully pushing her a little outside her comfort zone.

[@arunajadeja9324]

Anuji thank u so much interviewing MM a thorough gentleman👌🙏🙏

[@kshitija1411]

There never was and shall never anyone be like THE MANISH MALHOTRA 💖 He truly is the OG. He has shaped entire India's imaginations of richness and fashion and styling with his impeccable taste and talent in clothing. He's the best. I can listen to him all day, every day. He is such a genuine human. Such a beautiful soul apart from the avalanche of talent that flows out of him. Blessed to born in an era where we could witness his genius.

[@sunnyg0309]

If passion was a person! 🔥💯

[@umb819]

So eloquent can listen for hours

[@monabajaj7539]

Always loved the clothes … But great to know you as a person as well❤

[@senguptasayn]

No doubt Manish's contribution to modern indian cinema is undeniably enormous but i am really really sceptical about him wearing the film maker hat.

[@siddarthmohta8504]

Genuine soul!

[@monishap490]

Can’t believe Manish is best friends with Karan! Manish s energy is pure and in contaminated, and he s also so humble after achieving so much 💕 Best wishes to him 💕💕

[@pratikshamenon4]

Vikram Phadnis has directed 2 movies -- Manish is definitely not the first Indian fashion designer to transition to becoming a director.

[@chaneldiorfendi7685]

Tom ford has directed as well

[@100myasharma5]

Neha Sharma and Sanya Malhotra for Meena Kumari will be fit as both are petite and classical dancers and have mughlai look..!

[@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

I hope he sticks to clothes and not try to direct a biopic on Meena Kumari. I swear these people act so entitled these days.

[@rm3015]

Agree. Leave it someone qualified to direct and script-write. Also, costumes of that period are best left to someone who has studied design. Meena Kumari the legend deserves better.

[@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

​@@rm3015No. They will pay peanuts to the scriptwriters so that they could steal the credit and money for themselves.

[@senguptasayn]

I would quite agree.

[@ankita9929]

@@rm3015never put a creative person in a box.

[@rm3015]

@@senguptasayn who's the creative person here?

[@sneha_d_mystery_princess]

OMG I mean Manish Malhotra is the Biggest Name in the Fashion Industry…. And Look at him…. He is As Fresh as his Dresses.. Totally uncurrupted by the Show Business …. Huge Respect 🫡 to you Sir 😇 And All the Very Best for your movies…. I know they are gonna be phenomenal Succeses Each one them ❤️😇

[@maryamzrk945]

In'sha'ALLAH I get to meet Rekha 👑🎖️🌠in my lifetime 🤗🥰💖 Love from Pakistan 💚☮️🌹

[@Tatopotatoo]

Lovely interview. But I'm still in hysterics about Anu's question at 9:35. What did she ask, Manish? XD Are you involved in the production? -I love clothes - I love tea -I wake up at 4:30am -I wake up at 5am -I wake up at 6am -I pray -Friends don't like vacationing with me ....???

[@stevechatha4533]

Manish is 56??!! He looks better than most 30yr olds. I need to move in with him and live his lifestyle!!!

[@adilzubair8757]

All the best to him

[@sulaganabiswas]

I quite liked the man. If he had been straight he would have seriously been a huuuuge crush of mine. Attractive, hugely talented, decent soul

[@gita86]

Manish Malhotra the icon I am sure he will make a good Filim because clothes movie everything is about creativity

[@justjafrinthings]

We need Anupama's review of Oppenheimer!

[@millip6760]

I can't wait for his movies.

[@maryamzrk945]

Manish Malhotra is Totally LOVE 💚💚💚🍎🍎🍎☮️☮️☮️🌠🌠🌠 ALLAH 🤲🏼🤲🏼🤲🏼 please keep him safe from evil 👹 people

[@MS-mm1zk]

Lovely interview from Anupama as always but got to say that Manish has said so much and yet revealed nothing much which is quite an art in itself 😁

[@razarabbani1118]

Those people who don't know anything search 1 name Tom Ford he is a best designer for celebrities and a big name , if manish wanted to became a director and wanted to direct a biopic let him be trust me the movie will be fantastic and I think he will challenge Sanjay Leela Bhansali big sets , costumes and everything .

[@snehatrivedi8931]

Love Kriti but can’t imagine her as THe Meena Kumari! I feel bhumi pendekar would be a great casting for Meena kumari’s biopic….

[@umarz810]

Bhumi is a sasti Kim K.

[@snehatrivedi8931]

Lol not sure if she is like Kardashian but a very good actress

[@belessbutbetter]

“I want to make less, but make it well.” We can all be (and do) less, but better. 🙂🌎 TR

[@akashbansal461]

It’s his choice if he wants to be a filmmaker. How can we judge him without even watching his movie? Everyone’s so judgemental nowadays.

[@sarojshah886]

Best luck to him

[@vansh8706]

Brother! Keep shining! 🙏😁

[@madhumitha.b8923]

Nice interview😍

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thanks

[@skpurnimasushani6265]

Always like manish ❤

[@farhanarehman2114]

❤❤❤❤

[@deveshpandey-uc2dd]

❤❤❤

[@sarojshah886]

It's inspiring

[@dennis00ism]

Love M. He is awesome.

[@makaiforever]

Love this guy

[@aadiheblikar9915]

Kriti Sanon... Not sure..

[@donaldduck3481]

When are you releasing Modern Masters docu-series ? It's been so long now; is it even conceivable for it to come to fruition?

[@sowmyavenugop]

Rekha looks like Younger Desi Cher :) Amazing

[@user-um2ny9gs3q]

Dis is nice video ❤

[@raajjji5486]

THERE IS NOT ANY ENJOYMENT IN FEELING ENXIOUS AT NIGHT , TRY IT DURING DAY. IT WILL BE A WONDERFULL EXPERINCE .

[@yeetiupreti3588]

Take vidya balan for meena kumari or rani Mukerji

[@enchilada55]

Actually I think Jahnvi Kapoor...with the right direction, would have been a stellar Meena Kumari

[@juliuscaesar1039]

what ?😐

[@silife750]

His hair

[@raheellakhani]

That pillow!

[@RasikaMahabal]

Vidya balan would be a better option to play meena Kumari’s role

[@dishaganatra]

My daughter is beautiful and I would love to put her in movies

[@meshzy13]

Manish, love you babe, but the hair gel is so passe lol but yes he is a genius, trailblazer and iconic. He said that what sets those great stars apart are their personalities and the same could be said about him too. Karan Johar can learn a thing or two from his BFF ;)

[@enchilada55]

Wamiqa Gabbi would have been the ideal Meena Kumari....Kriti Sanon is amazing...but deff a miscast

[@tashmivyas]

4:00 First of all, the motivations behind starting the Meena Kumari biopic are clearly misplaced, they just thought bcz her life has been full of ups and downs and grand they could make a larger than life glanarous dharmesque film where Manish can try to showoff his costume designing skills as well and anything grand, barely abkve average nowadays is minting money. The Questuons that came to my mind after hearing the announcement was > who is part of the scripting team, what makes Manish qualified to direct such a huge movie without any previous experience. What resemblance did they find in Kriti Sanon for choosing her to play MK and what made them think she could pull off the acting range of MK at such an early stage of her career. ( No her acting in Mimi does even qualify or come closer to what MK was as an actress) and how are they going to justify the magnanimous off screen personality of MK (based on 2 books - is this a joke). All these Qs should'hv been asked by Anupama, being such an experienced film critic, I was dissappointed none of these were asked and instead there was just pointless puffery for Manish. P.s even bhansali would find it difficult to squeeze MK's life into a movie, the whole making of Pakeezah or Sahib Biwi Aur Ghulam is a movie in itself. I hope sense prevails and this project is shelved bcz it has all the makings of an embarassing disaster.

[@sohebsomani6225]

I agree with everything you said. I’m pretty sure Anu had all of these things in mind, but you can’t ask these questions to the person on the face. She still asked a bit here and there I sirectly

[@mbakturi9857]

They opted for Kriti Sanon as this is manish Malhotra's directorial debut. If this was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali he would have chosen Alia Bhatt

[@user-jk3lj3wu9b]

very long interwew 😂😂😂

[@ssiddarth]

Good one 👌

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@avelinemonroe5509]

please jahnvi kapoor, please ,our sweetie pie,

[@insearchofnemo]

From rye dress you can see how short Kajol is.

[@jotarokujo3216]

What Oppenheimer is doing here

[@vaibhavsingh5578]

WOW ANUPAMA BOOTLIKERS JAHVNI AND VARUN CAN NOT ACT

[@AryanKulkarni31]

Oh Varun can act alright. Poor script choices that's it.

[@tagamag]

Anupama tried hard, but just accept it, he is a boring interviewee.

[@rm3015]

Such an over-rated designer with no design qualifications. Everything is copied from the west then modified to lehngas and saris. Nothing original just like Kjo's silly movies.

[@itsachar1571]

All of Manish's outfits are the same every year. He just recycles his designs. Nothing new ever comes out.

[@polarisss148]

Pakaooooo