In this episode, Cyrus is joined by filmmaker and producer Gaurav Dhingra for a freewheeling conversation on his fascinating career.

From starting out at MTV to working on massive projects like Maqbool, Mangal Pandey, Jackie Chan’s The Myth, and reality shows like The Amazing Race, Gaurav takes us through the chaos, humor, and hustle of the film industry.

He talks about:

• Producing bold films like Angry Indian Goddesses, Faith Connections, and Beyond the Known World

• Why film festivals are crucial for Indian cinema to go global

• The difference between Bollywood, Hollywood & European film structures

• Funny behind-the-scenes stories (including a 3 a.m. halwa demand on set!)

• His upcoming projects, including an Indian version of Takeshi’s Castle and more

A mix of laughs, industry gossip, and deep insights into what it really takes to make films in India and abroad.

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