EP 157 BENEGAL ON BENEGAL Ft: Dev Benegal

Who Was Shyam Benegal as a Person? How did he think? What was his style of working? And how did his worldview shape not just his films, but also the people around him? Shyam Benegal wasn’t just a filmmaker—he was a visionary who reshaped Indian cinema. His influence extended beyond his own films, shaping generations of storytellers, including his nephew, Dev Benegal —an award-winning filmmaker who carved his own path while carrying forward the spirit of fearless, independent storytelling. In this fascinating conversation, Suchita digs deep with Dev Benegal , exploring his cinematic journey—one that collided with legends, challenged conventions, and uncovered the truths of filmmaking. From the importance of scripts to finding your unique voice, this episode is packed with invaluable insights. 🎬 Did you know? Bong Joon-ho watches a film a day. Werner Herzog watches just 3-4 films a year. Does watching too many films dilute your voice, or does it sharpen your vision? And then there’s the question of scripts. If movies are ultimately made on the editing table , should scripts ever be considered final? Should filmmakers abandon audience testing in pursuit of raw, unfiltered storytelling? Mira Nair once said, "Every morning you wake up, it’s like going to war." Because filmmaking is both a battle and a revelation. 🚗 ROAD, MOVIE is getting re-released in theatres—a reminder of cinema’s power to transport, to distill details into density. This, and much more— filmmaking lessons, life insights, and untold stories—with Dev Benegal. 📍 Find him at devbenegal.com . Follow @THE.ARTISTSPODCAST for insights! Email id: metaphysicallab@gmail.com/ You can

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EP 157 BENEGAL ON BENEGAL Ft: Dev Benegal is an episode from THE ARTISTS ( indie filmmakers podcast) by Ep.Log Media.

This episode is 00:57:40 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2025.

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