"I just couldn't believe that people of their stature want to do my short film", says Priyanka Banerjee, the director who brought together Kajol, Neena Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, and Shruti Hassan for Devi. Not only did her short film go viral but she also won a Filmfare Award for it. All at the age of 24! But she's not letting the laurels stop her from dreaming even bigger.

Tune in for a riveting chat with filmmaker & writer Priyanka Banerjee and host Bani Anand as they talk about why nepotism works in Bollywood, the process of making a film, why Priyanka chose to write a grim story like Devi, sexism in Bollywood, and a lot more.

(00:00) - Episode begins

(03:42) - Making Devi and winning a Filmfare

(14:07) - "I do something creative every day"

(25:16) - Are some filmmakers trying too hard to be sexist?

(28:57) - The most challenging part of filmmaking

(31:16) - "Star kids get opportunities because the audience watches them"

(36:30) - Becoming an entrepreneur at 17

(45:19) - Red flag or green flag?

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About AfterHours with AAE:

The world knows of their achievements, but we show you the person behind the celebrity.

Welcome to AfterHours with All About Eve, a vibrant and unfiltered podcast where Bani engages in candid conversations with some of India's most captivating personalities.

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