#184: Filmmaking 101, Acting, Bollywood & Activism ft. Nandita Das

Nandita Das takes us inside the world of filmmaking, acting, Bollywood, storytelling and activism in this wide-ranging conversation on Know Time.What does it really take to make a film? Nandita breaks down the fundamentals of filmmaking and acting, from physicality and performance to props, character and the collaborative nature of cinema. She also explores the relationship between art and economics, whether every film needs to have a social message, and the responsibilities of artists in an increasingly divided world.We discuss the craft of acting, the purpose of cinema, filmmaking as a form of activism, and why stories can influence the way we understand society and ourselves.Topics covered:• Filmmaking 101• Acting fundamentals, physicality & props• The craft of storytelling• Art vs. economics in cinema• Should every film have a social message?• Cinema, activism & social responsibility• The role of artists in society• Bollywood and the film industry• Nandita Das on making meaningful cinemaSubscribe to Know Time for conversations with fascinating people across cinema, culture, science, politics, business and beyond.Nandita: https://www.instagram.com/nanditadasofficial/?hl=en SUPPORT:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtimeAnchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/supportYoutube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/joinMerch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST:Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtimeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGAApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT:Youtube: Subscribe!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetoflyTwitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawaniaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetoflyReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE0:00 Trailer1:54 Introduction3:27 Nandita’s Journey12:10 Nature vs. Nurture21:53 Acting 101: Basics, Physicality & Props32:43 Acting 101: Playing Negative Roles38:24 Safdar Hashmi & Jan Natya Manch42:48 Does Every Film Need To Send A Message?49:12 The Power of Movies55:05 Who Creates Stories?1:00:10 Filmmaking 101: Silence & Slow Builds1:06:02 Art vs. Economics1:10:40 Role PR, Marketing & Networking1:14:48 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models), Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood