The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita Bhhatia

A fantastic new episode of The Artists is here! 🎙️
This time, Suchita sits down with Siva Ananth — filmmaker and most recently producer on Thug Life, alongside legends Mani Ratnam and Kamal Haasan.
We dig into:
The making of Thug Life.

Collaborating with two stalwarts — Mani Ratnam & Kamal Haasan.

Why choosing the right collaborators can make or break a film.

Filmmaking as a team sport — like cricket, like soccer!

South vs Hindi cinema — the strengths, the gaps.

The deep bond between literature, cinema, and the audience.

The rise of Marathi & Kannada cinema.

The essential qualities of a great director.

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🎙️ A Great Episode of THE ARTISTS 🎙️
In this riveting conversation, we’re joined by legendary film critic Jonathan Rosenbaum, a long-time contributor to Cahiers du Cinéma, former lead critic of the Chicago Reader, and one of the world’s foremost authorities on Orson Welles. Rosenbaum—also the co-editor of the essential film book This Is Orson Welles—takes us deep into the cinematic and philosophical legacy of one of the most enigmatic auteurs in film history. www.jonathanrosenbaum.net
🔍 In this episode, we dig into:
This Is Orson Welles and Walter Murch’s new book on the craft of editing and sound

Who was Orson Welles? Myth, genius, renegade—or all three?

“All of man’s achievements turn to dust”—Welles’s haunting existential reflections

The elusive The Other Side of the Wind and Welles's fascination with dreamers and illusions

A timeless breakdown of the classic Citizen Kane

And finally, Rosenbaum reflects on Welles’s greatest quality as a director—his fearless ability to experiment, subvert form, and chase the poetic truth.

A must-listen for cinephiles, dreamers, and anyone interested in the mystery behind the lens.
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In this fantastic episode of The Artists podcast, we are joined by the legendary Sir David Sterritt—renowned film critic and scholar, celebrated for his extensive writings on Alfred Hitchcock, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Martin Scorsese.
Sterritt, who previously appeared in Episode 89 where we explored Hitchcock, Godard, and Kiarostami (a must-listen if you haven’t already!), returns to unpack the essence of Pure Cinema—a term often used but rarely understood in its full cinematic depth.
He’s written for esteemed publications like MovieMaker, Sight and Sound, and Cinéaste, and his insights offer a compelling journey through both classic and modern film thinking.
🎬 This episode dives into:
What truly defines Pure Cinema

The dance between suspense, commerce, and artistic intent

Inside Hitchcock’s mind—his process, precision, and preoccupations

Vertigo

The ever-important role of the audience

2001: A Space Odyssey

And yes, we circle back to Scorsese—briefly, but brilliantly

A treat for cinephiles, filmmakers, and anyone curious about the grammar of great cinema.
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🎭 A powerful new episode of THE ARTISTS PODCAST is live!
This time, we're joined by the brilliant Abhishek Majumdar—playwright, theatre director, professor at NYU, and an incisive thinker on all things drama and performance.
This is not just a conversation; it's a deep dive into the very structure of drama—where it comes from, how we’ve been shaped by Aristotle and Shakespeare, and how we can begin to break those molds to create original work.
🔍 What does the word drama even mean today?
🧠 Why does the structure of our storytelling matter?
🎭 What’s the relationship between audience and society—and how do we honour both?
📚 Why is wide reading essential for original creation?
🤔 And... why does Shakespeare still remain the most celebrated playwright in history?
Tune in for a truly enlightening episode—this one's for every artist, creator, and curious mind.
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When a leading actor chooses to set boundaries, the industry takes notice.
What began as one artist taking a stand on working hours has now cracked open long-suppressed conversations about working conditions in the Indian film industry. What Deepika Padukone may never have anticipated is unfolding—a ripple effect that could spark real, long-overdue transformation, especially around the mental health and well-being of artists and workers across the filmmaking ecosystem.
From those in the spotlight to the countless invisible crew members working punishing hours—this episode of The Artists Podcast is a timely, urgent listen.
We’re joined by mental health expert Dr. Avinash Desousa of the Desousa Foundation in a powerful conversation as part of our ongoing series: Artists and Mental Health.
Together, we ask: Why is it so important to speak openly about mental health in the film industry—and what needs to change?
Digs:
1) Productivity vs Work hours2) Designing and respecting the well being of all in the crew3) Steps Production companies should take when working longer hours4) Women in the crew and the boundaries5) Building strong interpersonal relationships based on compassion and respect.6) Women are equal participants in the industry
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