Ranveer Brar: The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
You have seen him cook some delicious recipes. Now watch the country’s most favourite chef Ranveer Brar talk about some of the most key ingredients of his life, in a heart to heart conversation with the country’s favourite storyteller Neelesh Misra. Passion for food has driven Ranveer Brar to every nook and corner of the world. From becoming the youngest executive chef at a five-star hotel, to hosting his own cooking shows, it is his love for cooking that has got him this far.
Meet Guddu aka Ali Fazal : The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
Meet Ali Fazal, an Indian actor & model who has made his mark in the Hollywood & Bollywood both, with his passionate acting skills. He made his first debut in Hollywood with Furious 7 and eventually he was a part of many versatile roles in movies like Ek Tho Chance, 3 Idiots, Fukrey Returns, Khamoshiyan and more.
Ali’s portrayal as Guddu Pandit in the popular web-series Mirzapur 2 has literally won the internet. If you watched him in Fukrey where he lugged around a guitar, it wasn’t just acting but he is actually an amazing musician too. Watch the latest episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra as the two Lucknowites chat about Ali Fazal’s unheard stories and rare facts about his life.
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Meet the Naved Behind the Naezy : The Slow Interview
Meet Naezy, one of the two rappers behind the inspiration of the 2019 film GullyBoy, the other being Divine. From spending his childhood in a Mumbai chawl to becoming a nationwide rap sensation, this story is worth a listen. Making music on social issues invites criticism, but Naezy has a positive approach towards it. His songs such as Aafat, Aane de, Asal Hustle gave a new dimension to indie hip hop culture. During the interview, he openly talked about his life experiences, family and calls his house the “Big Boss house”.
Watch this latest episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra where two strangers from two different worlds came together and shared stories with each other.
Suresh Raina Like Never Before – The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
We all know of Suresh Raina, the typical Mr Dependable, who is known to rise to a challenge be it while playing for the country, or for Chennai Super Kings in the IPL. Usually, when we speak of sportspersons from regular backgrounds in small-town India rising to the top, their journey is painted in broad brushstrokes. You know they played tennis ball cricket, but you would not know they took on a substitute fielder’s job in a local match, just for chai and a samosa! You’d know they struggled to find their place under the sun, but you invariably would not know that they struggled with themselves too, before finding that theraav, that place of peace, that mental space where they realised what they were born to do and what they had to do to get there. In our latest episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra, Suresh Raina, the amazing Indian cricket player talks about his struggle, Cricket, mentors, family, children and life. The Chennai Super Kings star player has achieved so much with his sheer hard work and dedication. His inspiring journey from Merrut, to Lucknow and the world, will leave you awestruck. Sachin once said to him ” Believe in yourself” during training and the rest is history. Suresh Raina, the IPL superstar and an amazing Indian Cricket team player shares his experiences of playing with legends like Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh, MS Dhoni.
Manav Kaul | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
A successful playwright. An intense actor. And a brilliant author. Manav Kaul has proved that he is a man of many talents. He is our latest guest in this heartfelt episode of The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra. He is known for his memorable performances in movies like Kai Po Che!, Wazir, Tumhari Sulu and the recent web series The Verdict – State vs Nanavati. His theatrical monologue Shakkar Ke Paanch Daane was widely acclaimed and has been extensively performed by theatre groups across the country.
Kumar Vishwas | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Dr Kumar Vishwas is the most renowned performer poet of Hindi and Urdu language in the world. Besides having performed in more than 5000 LIVE musical, non-musical and Kavi-Sammelans across the globe, Dr Vishwas has been specially recognized at most esteemed platforms like the Google HQ, California Assembly, Canada Assembly, Victorian Parliament, Melbourne University, La Trobe University to count a few.
Tigmanshu Dhulia | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Allahabad boy Tigmanshu Dhulia opens up as Neelesh Misra and Tigmanshu Dhulia sit by a village road and he reflects on his life. Tigmanshu Dhulia is a director and actor, known for Gangs of Wasseypur (2012), Paan Singh Tomar (2012) and Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster (2011). Tigmanshu Dhulia is an Indian film director, actor, screenwriter, and casting director. Dil Se., for which he wrote the screenplay, was the first Hindi movie to chart in the UK top ten.
Sanjay Mishra | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Meet the brilliant actor Sanjay Mishra in this amazing episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra. Har Kisse Ke Hisse – Kaamyaab is an upcoming movie by Red Chillies Entertainment and Drishyam Films. Starring Sanjay Mishra and Deepak Dobriyal in the lead roles. This movie presents the story of a fictional character Sudheer, struggling to land the 500th role of his career as an extra in the Bollywood industry.
Piyush Mishra | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 1
Piyush Mishra, the prolific Indian film and theatre actor, music director, lyricist, singer and scriptwriter only on The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
Piyush Mishra | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 2
Watch Piyush Mishra, like never before only on The Slow interview with Neelesh Misra. He is brutally honest and opens up about his regrets, Life, writing, family, Alcoholism. Watch him recite his famous poetries and writings. He appeared in movies like Gulal, Gangs of Wasseypur, Tamasha, Maqbool, Pink, Happy Phir bhaag jaayegi, The Shaukeens, Dil Se. He is not only famous for his movies but also for his amazing songs like Husna, Ek Taraf pe Chand Hoga and so much more
Anurag Kashyap | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Anurag Kashyap was interviewed by India’s most loved storyteller Neelesh Misra on ‘The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra’. Anurag Kashyap is an Indian film director, writer, editor, producer, and actor. He is best known for his movies like Satya, Black Friday, and Gangs of Wasseypur, The Lunchbox, Mukkabaaz, Manmarziyaan, Lust Stories. He has won several awards including a National Film Award, and Filmfare Awards. For his contributions to film, the Government of France awarded him the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres (Knight of the Order of Arts and letters) in 2013. As a filmmaker, he is known for Black Friday (2004), a controversial and award-winning Hindi film about the 1993 Mumbai bombings, followed by No Smoking (2007), Dev D (2009), Gulaal (2009), That Girl in Yellow Boots (2011) and Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). As a screenwriter, he wrote the scripts for the Filmfare Award-winning Satya (1998) and the Academy Award-nominated Canadian film Water (2005). Anurag Kashyup’s fame increased with the two-part crime drama, Gangs of Wasseypur (2012). Kashyap subsequently co-produced the critically acclaimed drama The Lunchbox, and the biographical drama Shahid (both 2013), the former earned him a BAFTA Award for Best Film Not in the English Language nomination. His next films were Bombay Talkies (2013), and the drama Ugly (2014). In 2016, Kashyap directed Raman Raghav 2.0, a film based on the serial killer Raman Raghav. His next film was the sports drama Mukkabaaz, which was released in 2018. The same year, he co-directed India’s first Netflix Original series, the crime thriller Sacred Games, based on Vikram Chandra’s novel of the same name and the romantic drama Manmarziyaan. Four Indian film personalities have been invited as members by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, including Anupam Kher, Zoya Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap. Recently The teen sensation actress Ananya Pandey and filmmaker Anurag Kashyup duo have collaborated for a chocolate brand Cadbury Perk’s advertisement in which we get to see their goofy side. Anurag Kashyup has worked as a producer in Hrithik Roshan starrer upcoming film Super 30. Saand Ki Aankh is an upcoming 2019 Indian biopic drama film directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap.
Salim Khan | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Salim Khan is an Indian Screenwriter, Producer and Actor. He Wrote many screenplays together with Javed Akhtar in a team popularly known as ‘Salim-Javed’. As a writer, he is known for Sholay (1975), Deewaar (1975) and Zanjeer (1973). He is the father of three Bollywood actors, Salman Khan, Sohail Khan, and Arbaaz Khan. He is married to Sushila Charak also known as Salma Khan and to actress Helen Richardson Khan.
Director K. Amarnath, who was impressed by his good looks offered him a supporting role in his forthcoming film Baraat. It was duly made and released in 1960, but did not do too well. Some of the movies in which he played a supporting role are Teesri Manzil (1966), Sarhaadi Lootera (1966) and Diwaana (1967). In the late 1960s, Salim Khan, who was struggling financially, decided to write scripts. One of his more notable film scripts was Do Bhai (1969).
He wrote many screenplays together with Javed Akhtar as team Salim-Javed. Their first big success was the script for Andaz, followed by Adhikar (1971), Haathi Mere Saathi and Seeta Aur Geeta (1972). They also had hits in Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973), Zanjeer (1973), Haath Ki Safai (1974), Deewaar (1975), Sholay (1975), Chacha Bhatija (1977), Don (1978), Trishul (1978), Dostana (1980), Kranti (1981), Zamana (1985) and Mr India (1987). They have worked together in 24 films including two Kannada films – Premada Kanike and Raja Nanna Raja. Of the 24 films, they wrote 20 were hits. Though they split in 1982.
Sudhir Mishra | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter. He started his career as assistant director and scriptwriter in Kundan Shah’s comedy classic Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron. He later worked with Saeed Akhtar Mirza in Mohan Joshi Hazir Ho! (1984) and with Vidhu Vinod Chopra in Khamosh (1985). He made his directorial debut with the film, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin in 1987. He has directed films like Dharavi, Main Zinda Hoon, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Nyaay (TV series), Calcutta Mail, Chameli, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Khoya Khoya Chand, Tera Kya Hoga Johnny, Yeh Saali Zindagi, Inkaar. In 2013 Sudhir Mishra directed a short film Kirchiyaan which talks about how a single second changed a woman’s life forever. In 2018 Sudhir Mishra directed Daas Dev, a romantic-thriller, with an interesting, modern take on the classic tale of Devdas-Paro-Chandramukhi love triangle. In 2019 he has directed for Hotstar a television series Hostages (2019).
Nawazuddin Siddiqui | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra | Part 1
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is well known for movies and TV shows like Sacred Games, Gangs of Wasseypur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Manjhi – The Mountain Man, Raees etc. Nawazuddin Siddiqui also known as “Nawaz” made his bollywood debut in 1999, with Aamir Khan in movie Sarfarosh.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra | Part 2
Nawazuddin Siddiqui is an Indian film actor who has appeared in some of Bollywood’s major films including, Black Friday (2004), New York, Peepli Live , Kahani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Gangs of Wasseypur Part -2, Kahaani, Talaash, The Lunchbox, Kick, Badlapur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raman Raghav 2.0, Haraamkhor, Raees, Mom, Munna Michael, Genius, Manto, Thackery, Photograph.
Pankaj Tripathi | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 1
Pankaj Tripathi is an Indian actor popularly known for his movies and TV shows: Extraction, Sacred Games, Mirzapur, Angrezi Medium, Gangs of Wasseypur, Criminal Justice, Super 30, Dilwale, Stree, The Tashkent Files, Masaan, Lukka Chuppi, Agneepath, Newton, Omkara, Gurgaon, Fukrey and more. In ‘The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra’, Pankaj Tripathi opens up about his childhood days, family, professional life and his beliefs. Pankaj says, “As an actor, we should not run away from our social responsibilities and we should perform our duties honestly towards our nation. This is called patriotism.” Tripathi says he can direct movies and he is a good storyteller too, many people don’t know about this.
Pankaj Tripathi | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 2
Pankaj Tripathi is an Indian actor popularly known for his movies and TV shows: Extraction, Sacred Games, Mirzapur, Angrezi Medium, Gangs of Wasseypur, Criminal Justice, Super 30, Dilwale, Stree, The Tashkent Files, Masaan, Lukka Chuppi, Agneepath, Newton, Omkara, Gurgaon, Fukrey and more.
In ‘The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra’, Pankaj Tripathi opens up about his childhood days, family, professional life and his beliefs. Pankaj says, “As an actor, we should not run away from our social responsibilities and we should perform our duties honestly towards our nation. This is called patriotism.” Tripathi says he can direct movies and he is a good storyteller too, many people don’t know about this.
Malini Awasthi | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra
Malini Awasthi, the face of folk music in India was invited at The Slow Interview with Neelesh. Malini, who sings in languages like Bundelkhandi, Bhojpuri and many others, is also famous for her Kajri and Thumri gaayiki. She is a post graduate in Hindustani classical music from Bhatkhande University, Lucknow. She is a student of legendary Hindustani classical singer, Padma Vibhushan Vidushi Girija Devi of Banaras Gharana. She is married to senior IAS officer Awanish Awasthi.
Malini Awasthi is a regular performer at the popular classical music festival, Jahan-e-Khusrau. She has a high pitch voice and is popular for thumari, Thaare Raho Baanke Shyam. She is a popular A grade artist of All India Radio. She was appointed as the brand ambassador by Election Commission for UP Elections 2012. She performed at Kumbh Mela 2013. Movies for which Malini Awasthi has sung are Jai Ho Chhath Maiya, Bhole Shankar, Bumm Bumm Bole, Agent Vinod, Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Bhagan Ke Rekhan ki – Issaq, Chaarfutiya Chhokare.
Amish Tripathi | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra brings to you Amish Tripathi, one of the finest contemporary Indian authors in recent times. After a hiatus of two years, his new book, ‘Amish Tripathi Ravana’ was launched recently by film writer and director Zoya Akhtar. The man behind the Shiva Triology, his books — The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas, The Oath of the Vayuputras and Ramchandra Series Scion of Ikshvaku and Sita: Warrior of Mithila — broke all the records. His masterpieces were the fastest-selling series in the history of Indian publishing. After a hiatus of two years, his new book, ‘Ravana’ was launched recently by film writer and director Zoya Akhtar. This episode is a special treat for all the Amish Tripathi fans, where he gets up, close and personal. He shared his journey from being a banker to a successful author. He reveals he converted from being a non-believer to a believer while writing his first book of the ‘Shiva Triogy’. Having faced rejections and resistance from several publishers who refused to publish his first book, stating that today’s audience (the young generation) won’t read spiritual and philosophical content, Amish never gave up. He persisted and that paid off, and how! He also talked about his humble family background, studies, and how different parts of India inspire him in different ways. He attributed his love for Indian culture to the fact that he got an opportunity to travel a lot when he was a child.
Anubhav Sinha | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
Last year Anubhav Sinha gave a critically acclaimed movie Tapsee Pannu and Rishi Kapoor starter movie ‘Mulk’ which was was also a commercial success. His movie ‘Mulk’ won the best film award as Star Screen Awards. So here is the maker of Ra one, Tum Bin, Dus shared his journey so far on The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra. Born in Allahabad from majorly bought up in Banaras. He studied engineering in Banaras and started his career as an engineer. He left his job to become a filmmaker. He moved to Mumbai. He started his journey from a television series ‘Sea Hawks’. Then he started making music videos. His first music video was ‘Tu’ with Sonu Nigam. He created his own space in music video industry. His first movie was ‘Tum Bin’. It was a huge hit then. The music of Tum Bin was hit all over the country. He said that when he thought to become a filmmaker and he was told that he could never become a director and rest is history. The experiments he did with his film choices are worth noticing as all the movies he made are of different genre. Movies like Dus, Ra one, Tum Bin, Mulk and now Article 15 are totally different themes. Inthis interview he shared his experiences with the different Bollywood personalities like Shahrukh Khan, Gulzar, Vishal Dadlani, Sonu Nigam. How he learned from ups and downs of his life.
Irshad Kamil | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
Irshad Kamil – Watch Full Episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra with Indian best poet and lyricist who worked in many popular Indian movies such as Jab We Met, Chameli, Love Aaj Kal, Rockstar, Aashiqui 2, Raanjhanaa, Highway, Tamasha, and Jab Harry Met Sejal.
Vishal Bhardwaj | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 1
Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Music Composer and Playback Singer. He made his debut as a music composer with the children’s film Abhay (The Fearless) (1995). Bhardwaj made his directorial debut with the children’s film Makdee (2002). He produces films under his banner VB Pictures. Apart from composing music, Bhardwaj has also lent his voice for various songs for films like Omkara, No Smoking, U Me Aur Hum, Kaminey, Striker, 7 Khoon Maaf, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Haider.
Some of the popular movies of Vishal Bhardwaj are Omkara (2006), Haider (2014), Maqbool (2003), The Blue Umbrella (2005), Makdee (2002), Kaminey (2009), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola (2013), Rangoon (2017), Pataakha (2018).
Vishal Bhardwaj is known for his adaptations of William Shakespeare’s tragedies: Maqbool based on Macbeth, Omkara based on Othello, Haider based on Hamlet.
Vishal Bhardwaj | The Slow Interview With Neelesh Misra | Part 2
Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film Director, Screenwriter, Producer, Music Composer and Playback Singer. He made his debut as a music composer with the children’s film Abhay (The Fearless) (1995). Bhardwaj made his directorial debut with the children’s film Makdee (2002). He produces films under his banner VB Pictures. Apart from composing music, Bhardwaj has also lent his voice for various songs for films like Omkara, No Smoking, U Me Aur Hum, Kaminey, Striker, 7 Khoon Maaf, Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola and Haider.
Some of the popular movies of Vishal Bhardwaj are Omkara (2006), Haider (2014), Maqbool (2003), The Blue Umbrella (2005), Makdee (2002), Kaminey (2009), 7 Khoon Maaf (2011), Matru ki Bijlee ka Mandola (2013), Rangoon (2017), Pataakha (2018).
Vishal Bhardwaj is known for his adaptations of William Shakespeare’s tragedies: Maqbool based on Macbeth, Omkara based on Othello, Haider based on Hamlet.
Manoj Bajpayee | The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
Manoj Bajpayee is an Indian film actor. He has also done Telugu and Tamil language films. Manoj Bajpayee recently acted in “The Family Man” most popular amazon prime web series. In 1994 Govind Nihalani’s Drohkaal and in the biographical drama Bandit Queen (1994). He has done television serial called Kalakaar. In 1995 Mahesh Bhatt offered him the soap opera Swabhimaan. He appeared in minor roles in films such as Dastak (1996) and Tamanna(1997).
Taapsee Pannu| The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra
