On Set Off Script

In this warm and wide-ranging episode of On Set Off Script, Vijay Varma and Fatima Sana Shaikh open about everything from love to career leaps to the quiet moments that shape who they are. They look back at their early days in the industry, share stories from sets and table reads, and talk about how real validation sometimes comes from the smallest gestures. You’ll hear them unpack the pressure of transitions, the joy of finding chemistry on screen, the confidence that comes from supportive co-actors, and the constant learning that happens behind the camera. There’s humour, honesty, and a refreshing look at what it really takes to break patterns, reinvent yourself, and still have fun along the way. 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:15 Reactions to the Title and Social Media Buzz 05:15 On Screen Chemistry and Table Reads 10:37 Industry Insights and Personal Experiences 12:07 Small Gestures, Big Validation 16:15 Working with Co-actors and Building Confidence 28:04 Moving from Supporting Roles to Leads 31:33 The Actor’s Journey: Staying Active and Learning on Set 32:50 Breaking Typecasts and Trying New Roles 35:47 Fatema as a Wedding Photographer  38:03 Complete The Dialogue 43:16 On Cam vs Off Script 46:48 Secret Compliments and Career Comparisons 50:26 Closing Thoughts

In this episode, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri is joined by the young and dynamic cast of The Bengal Files - Namashi Chakraborty, Eklavya Sood, and Simratt Kaur Randhawa. Together, they share the challenges and triumphs of bringing the film to life. The conversation explores the emotional and professional journey of casting, the persistence required to break into the industry, and the collaborative effort behind creating a powerful cinematic experience. From candid audition stories to interactions with film veterans, and the emotional terrain navigated during production, this episode offers a rare glimpse into the actors’ world. Join us for an in-depth look at the filmmaking process and the untold stories behind the scenes.   00:00 Highlights of the episode 01:12 Introduction to the guests and their performances 05:08 Struggles and breakthroughs 10:31 Memorable audition experiences 17:09 Character insights and on-screen challenges 22:45 Emotional and professional reflections 26:13 Anecdotes from Namashi’s character 34:45 Ghulam’s defining dialogue and more 38:26 Key learnings of Simratt 43:17 Final thoughts 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

Step into the meticulous world of research that shaped The Bengal Files. In this conversation, director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri sits down with Manan Agnihotri, Saurav Raj Vermaa, and Neelesh Kumar Singh to uncover how raw historical data was transformed into a powerful cinematic narrative. The team reflects on their personal journeys, the challenge of balancing political sensitivities with historical accuracy, and the relentless dedication required to portray the past authentically. From rigorous documentation to unexpected field hurdles, this episode offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the passion and process that bring history alive on the big screen. 00:00 Highlights of the episode 01:08 Introduction to the research team 05:22 Challenges and breakthroughs in research 08:55 Ensuring historical accuracy and verification 11:48 Anecdotes about Gandhiji 16:04 Reflections on modern Bengal 19:58 Political context and its impact 26:06 Maintaining accuracy in research 32:20 Conclusion and final thoughts 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

In this episode, Avneet Kaur and Shantanu Maheshwari open about their guilty pleasure movies, set the record straight on rumours, and share personal stories you won’t find online. From debating love at first sight versus slow-burn relationships to laughing over travel misadventures, the duo keeps it real and entertaining. They also reflect on their journey while filming Love in Vietnam - India’s first landmark co-production with Vietnam. With fun rapid-fire rounds and heartfelt moments, this conversation is equal parts playful and personal. Don’t miss their candid insights as they gear up for the film’s big release! Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the podcast Episode 01:07 Childhood Memories of Avneet and Shantanu 03:23 Love at First Sight vs. Slow-Building Love 05:13 Ideal Date and Annoying Habits of each other 09:20 Travel Memories and Vietnam Experience 16:06 Love, Sacrifice, and Industry Labels 19:24 Fun Segment: On Cam vs Off Script 24:09 Complete the Dialogue 28:05 Guess the GenZ Slang

In this special episode, filmmaker Vivek Agnihotri sits down with actors Pallavi Joshi and Darshan Kumaar to take you deep into the making of The Bengal Files. Together, they uncover the emotional and complex journey of bringing this powerful story to life. From exploring why communal politics still haunts us even 80 years after independence, to revealing the challenges and inspirations behind the characters, this conversation is about more than just cinema - it’s about truth, courage, and storytelling that moves you. Join us as we go behind the camera to understand the passion, struggles, and heart that shaped The Bengal Files.   01:09 Highlights of the Episode 03:10 Character Transformation and Dedication 04:59 Script Reading and Emotional Impact 06:15 Character Depth and Research 11:04 Portraying Complex Emotions 14:37 Character Inspirations and Real-Life Reflections 20:09 Creating a Realistic Performance 21:46 Challenges of Playing an Elderly Character 24:00 On-Set Experiences and Chemistry 26:15 Memorable Scenes and Improvisations 28:38 Audience Reactions 38:49 Pallavi thought she messed up 43:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

This episode features Rohit Sharma, the music director of The Bengal Files in a conversation with Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri. It explores the profound connection between spirituality and music through various anecdotes and experiences. Highlights include personal reflections on generational trauma, the role of music in film, and the use of classical and experimental music. The discussion also touches on the logistics of music production, including recording in Budapest and working with renowned artists. The emotional journey is emphasized, with moments of nostalgia, sadness, and contemplation on the human condition.   00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:06 Opening the Conversation 08:08 Musical Journey and Collaborations 08:24 Film Music and Composition 14:55 Emotional Impact and Cinematic Techniques 22:26 Recording in Budapest and Musical Choices 32:52 Cultural and Historical Context 40:40 Generational Trauma and Reflections 50:37 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Join Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri for a fun, honest, and deeply personal conversation as they open up about their dream roles, early struggles, and the lessons they've picked up along the way. From behind-the-scenes stories to their thoughts on love, relationships, and the importance of friendships in the industry - this episode goes beyond the screen. They also reflect on how acting workshops shaped them, the balance between personal integrity and professional demands, and what truly moves them as performers. A rare glimpse into the minds of two of the most exciting actors of today. Chapters: 00:00 Highlights of the Episode 01:32 Revealing Secrets   03:12 Weird Dating Stories 05:17 Childhood Memories and Hobbies 10:29 Acting Journey and Workshops 14:06 Philosophy of Love and Relationships 18:05 Breakup Stories and Reflections 19:16 A Promise Kept 20:20 Nostalgic Moments 22:50 Siddhant's exclusive Rap 27:02 On Cam vs Off Script 30:54 Take on Movie Promotions 32:22 The Real Value of Awards 33:54 Complete the Dialogues #SiddhantChaturvedi #TriptiiDimri #Dhadak2 #onsetoffscript #zeemusiccompany #podcast

n this episode of On Set Off Script, we sit down with Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor for a heart-to-heart about their new film Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan, a romantic drama that brings together two very different journeys in one love story. One's a powerhouse performer. The other’s stepping onto a film set for the very first time. From first-day jitters to emotional breakthroughs, from on-set chemistry to off-screen honesty - they share it all. Vikrant talks about digging deeper into his craft, while Shanaya opens up about the pressure and magic of making her big debut. It’s raw, real, and packed with stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Hit subscribe for more such unfiltered, fun, and thoughtful conversations straight from the heart of Bollywood. Chapters: 00:00 - Highlights of the conversation 01:19 - Unexpected On-Screen Pairing 02:34 - Preparation and Dedication 08:20 - Balancing Craft and Social Media 20:02 - Family and Personal Life 18:03 - Vikrant & Shanaya revealing secrets about each other 24:07 - What do people get wrong about actors? 29:24 - On Cam vs Off Script 33:17 - Complete the Dialogues

🎙 On Set Off Script | Aamir Khan x India’s Top RJs 🎬 For the first time ever, India’s most loved RJs — RJ Yunus, RJ Malishka, RJ Salil, RJ Stutee, & RJ Jeeturaaj— come together for a lively, no-holds-barred conversation with Aamir Khan! From hilarious behind-the-scenes stories to insightful takes on his films and the making of Sitaare Zameen Par — a fun, light-hearted film with a big heart — this epic conversation is packed with laughter, nostalgia, and candid moments you don’t want to miss. ✨ It’s fun, it’s fresh, and it’s happening for the first time! 📽️ Dive into this one-of-a-kind conversation — only on On Set Off Script. Episode Chapters:- 00:00:00 – Preview 00:00:48 – Intro 00:06:40 – Aamir Talks About His Mother's Influence 00:10:28 – Aamir Talks About Sitaare Zameen Par 00:12:46 – Pyaar Bhari Daant from Aamir’s Mom 00:13:56 - How Aamir Makes Audiences Feel Through His Films 00:15:15 – Aamir on His Core Goal: Entertaining People 00:17:28 – Foundation of the Film Is a Good Story 00:18:08 – Aamir on Changing Trends: Action vs Love Stories 00:19:18 – Theatre vs OTT 00:22:02 – Sitaare Zameen Par Only in Theatres 00:25:13 – Aamir on Thugs and Laal Singh Chaddha 00:27:11 – Heartbroken After Laal Singh Chaddha 00:28:01 – Self-Awareness 00:30:30 – What Aamir Thinks Today, the World Thinks Tomorrow 00:32:00 – Dealing with Setbacks: Aamir Gets Real 00:37:55 – Light, Funny, and Full of Life – Aamir on SZP 00:39:05 – Normalize Neurodivergent People 00:41:45 – RJ Salil Shares His Personal Story 00:43:15 – We're Still Far from Normalizing 00:44:45 – Aamir on Box Office Collections 00:48:32 – Signing Sitaare Zameen Par 00:54:10 – Auditioning Process of Sitaare Zameen Par 00:57:25 – Sitaare Actors 01:00:53 – Test Screenings 01:06:14 - Discussing Films with Co-Stars 01:09:46 - Marketing Is Storytelling 01:15:21 - Creative Process Behind Music in Films 01:18:22 - Aamir Shares His Thoughts on Genelia 01:20:31 - How Director Prasanna Shaped SZP 01:34:25 - Aamir Talks About the Music of SZP 01:36:40 - Forward-Thinking Vision Behind SZP 01:38:10 - Correcting Course: Aamir on Bollywood's Flaws 01:39:49 - Celebrating Radio & Satyamev Jayate with Aamir Khan 01:43:22 - Aamir on How History Will See Him 01:47:15 - RJ Jeeturaaj and Aamir's fun moment #AamirKhan #SitaareZameenPar #OnSetOffScript #ZeeMusicCompany #RJCollective #RadioMeetsCinema #BollywoodUnplugged #FirstTimeEver #Podcast

Episode Chapters:- 00:00 - Introduction 01:25 - Setback se Comeback 01:44 - Humility ke classes 02:07 - Unpredictable Mrs Gandhi 02:43 - Pratik kii Ex 04:31 - Who pushed Pratik ? 05:09 - Father ka circuit 05:34 - Love Balance 07:02 - Looking at looks 08:03 - Ameer aadmi kaisa dikhta hai ? 08:50 - Pratik ke sath scam 10:54 - Gaaliyaan aur Taaliyaan 11:46 - Pratik ki normal life 12:13 - Paparazzi on spot 12:40 - Pratik's Strength 13:22 - Future files 14:09 - EMI ka chakkar 14:35 - Break from busy schedule 15:11 - Favorite role 15:52 - 25 crore waala Meme 16:41 - High on food 17:23 - Fanta Maggi 18:46 - Fashion Fopa 20:44 - This or That 21:45 - Learnings from Phule 22:32 - Ek life, 2 Mahatama 23:03 - Phule for GenZ 24:59 - The goosebumps moment 26:24 - Outro

From the intense journey behind Kesari 2 to untold stories and raw emotions, Akshay brings heart, hustle, and honesty to the mic. It’s real, it’s powerful — and it’s a must-listen. 🎧✨   Episode Chapters:- 00:00 – Introduction 01:53 – Rajeev Bhatia or Akshay Kumar? 02:43 – Which Movie Impacted Akshay the Most 03:59 – Akshay’s Biggest Fear 04:42 – Audience Criticism and Does It Impact Akshay 05:41 – C. Shankaran Nair and Why Akshay Chose This Script 07:13 – Jallianwala Bagh Connections 08:24 – A Dark Chapter 09:24 – WTF or WTS 10:13 – From Battleground to Courtroom 11:40 – Face-Off with Madhavan 13:00 – Most Impactful Scene in Kesari 2 15:00 – The Story Behind ‘Kitthe Gaya Tu Sai’ 16:19 – Kesari 2: A Mind-Blowing Historical Fact 16:56 – This or That with Akshay 17:51 – Akshay’s Most Viral Memes? 18:35 – Outro

Unscripted, raw, and real. Join Sundeep Kishn & RJ Chaitu for a candid conversation #OnSetOffScript! 00:00 - Introduction 01:05 - Sundeep's journey as an actor 02:20 - The dream of becoming a hero 03:00 - Family & industry struggles 03:36 - Overcoming doubts & achieving the dream 03:48 - Friends' reaction & fun in the industry 04:18 - The struggles & reality of becoming a hero 04:46 - Friendships, reflection on youth & school life 06:22 - Engineering & career path 06:33 - Exams & cheating 07:17 - Childhood & parental discipline 08:16 - From fear to excitement: How Sundeep feels today 09:52 - Selecting scripts for movies 10:42 - Trusting directors and script commitments 11:16 - Father-son relationship in real life 12:00 - Work-life balance? 14:15 - On Prasthanam & Family Man season 3 15:35 - Regrets & challenges in playing a fair game 17:10 - Biggest lesson learnt 18:20 - Dealing with criticism & personal struggles 20:00 - Thoughts on GenZ's dating scene 21:42 - Marriage as a Life Choice 22:41 - Little joys of life 24:36 - End

Puraani yaadein, filmy kisse, Vanvaas par charcha aur life lessons!💯✨ Catch #NanaPatekar's candid conversation with #AnilKapoor, out now! Episode Chapters : 00:00 - Introduction 01:49 - First ever theatre experience 04:11 - Stage actors who inspired Nana 04:56 - Natsamrat 06:01 - Nana’s craft 09:39 - Directors who influenced Nana 12:11 - Nana and Anil’s debut 13:04 - Parinda 13:38 - Anil Kapoor as a Casting Director 16:09 - Nana on Anil 16:56 - Film actors who inspired Nana 18:13 - Favorite directors 18:53 - Nana philanthropy 20:26 - Life close to nature 21:06 - Nana’s teenage love 21:30 - Nana’s stance on politics 21:46 - Retirement plans 22:34 - How to deal with criticism? 22:58 - Working with Anil Sharma 24:50 - Life as an actor 27:34 - Family life 28:14 - Anil collaborating with Nana 28:58 - End 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

Catch Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan unlock the unknown siyapas of their lives! 👀 Episode Chapters:- 00:00 - Intro 01:02 - Khushi's formative years 01:46 - Khushi actor nahin hoti to ? 02:14 - Junaid's real calling 03:02 - Acting ka keeda 03:23 - The Pink Taxi 04:37 - Janhvi- Khushi's stylist 05:05 - Kapdon ki chorri 05:37 - Will you exchange your phones? 06:13 - Junaid ki poetry 06:57 - Pet Peeves 08:02 - Over punctual Khushi 08:38 - The 'un' proposed khushi 09:02 - Worst pickup line 09:25 - Junaid's 'yummy' father 10:01 - Biggest learning 10:53 - Masterclass of Rajkumar Hirani 11:40 - Auditions, Advait aur Junaid 13:13 - "Kitne Auditions the ?" 13:50 - Papa ke paas audition video hai 15:09 - Jack and Jill moments 15:35 - Will Junaid Work with Papa 15:59 - Inhouse critic 16:41 - Report Card pe Signature 16:59 - Fighting Dyslexia 17:25 - Favourite Emoji 18:27 - Junaid, Khushi ka screenyapa 19:23 - This and That 21:04 - Learning from Loveyapa 21:51 - Jab mile 2 introverts 23:29 - Junaid in reel life and real life 23:53 - Ending 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

Episode Chapters:- 00:00 - Intro 01:19 - Pooja’s formative Years 03:29 - Pooja’s life changing moment 05:14 - Accounts se pyaar 05:45 - The DNA of competitive streak 06:37 - Queen of crossovers 09:08 - Parental pressure 09:52 - The magic of cinema 10:38 - Difference between South and Hindi film industry 11:48 - Process of learning various languages 13:20 - Mantra for success 14:46 - The 'pimple' threat 16:02 - Pooja's tips for readers 17:19 - Her evolution as an actress 18:36 - Dealing with criticism and failures 20:21 - Adapting with different directors 21:04 - Pooja's favourite director 21:55 - A different Pooja in Deva 23:01 - Experience of working with Shahid 23:48 - Dancing with Shahid 24:27 - God's favourite child 25:02 - The bankable actress 25:12 - Ending 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

Straight from Shahid Kapoor—Deva like you’ve never heard before! 🎙️🎧 Podcast OUT NOW! Episode Chapters:- 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Shahid's journey 02:32 - Shahid on "Why acting?" 03:16 - Dost se dhokha! 04:10 - The constant reinventor 05:08 - Ugly green scarf 07:00 - Take on evolution of content 07:46 - A rebel with a cause 09:11 - Take on spontaneity 10:28 - Relationship with character 11:50 - Shahid on criticism 12:56 - "All of us are overthinkers" 14:02 - Work home balance 15:20 - Pressure, fear and insecurity 16:25 - Discipline for acting 18:07 - Shahid's dream 19:35 - Magic of Indian film industry 20:20 - Jo dikhta hai, woh bikta hai 21:04 - Shahid is most grateful about 21:33 - Family time 21:53 - Learnings from Deva 22:59 - Memories from Deva 24:19 - Message for the viewers 24:45 - Ending 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

⚡ On Set Off Script is back with a power-packed episode! Dive into an inspiring conversation as Kangana Ranaut and Shreyas Talpade spill secrets, share personal stories, and drop wisdom that’ll leave you hooked 🫶🏻✨ 🎧 Out now – don’t wait, tune in right away! Episode Chapters : 00:00 - Highlights 00:36 - Introduction 00:52 - Kangana’s childhood 01:49 - Shreyas’s start in acting 03:34 - Kangana on career choices 06:16 - Parenthood insights 07:15 - Struggles and success 09:53 - Kangana’s journey begins                                                          14:01 - Shreyas’s self-belief 15:10 - Kangana’s toughest phase 17:20 - Shreyas’s health scare 18:30 - Why Kangana chose Shreyas 20:30 - Shreyas’s yes to Emergency 21:42 - Becoming Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ji 22:40 - Actor-director bond 23:00 - Why Emergency was made 24:10 - Leadership in democracy 24:15 - Storytelling in Emergency 26:18 - Kangana as a political director 27:14 - Podcast wrap-up 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

🎙️ On Set Off Script featuring Sonu Sood is out now! 🌟 Dive into an inspiring conversation as he shares his journey, challenges, and the passion that drives him. 🎬✨ 🎧 Tune in now! Episode Chapters:- 00:00 - Introduction 02:02 - A Journey of Purpose 03:18 - The Struggles and Obstacles 04:39 - Overcoming Challenges for People 05:58 - The Thought Of Changing Name 06:38 - The Beginning of His Film Career 07:53 - The Writer in Him 08:42 - Dialogues for Salman's Movie 09:10 - A Natural Dialogue Writer  10:18 - The College Days 12:13 - The Social Media Controversy 12:40 - Turning Down Political Offers 13:22 - Why Sonu Stayed Out of Politics 14:23 - Uncovering the Scam 15:16 - The World of Cyber Frauds 16:10 - Paps and the Fame Game 17:33 - His Inspirations 19:19 - From Nagraj Fanboy to the Character Himself 20:52 - His Spiritual Side 21:18 - Why the Title "Fateh" 22:35 - Beginning of the Directorial Journey 23:08 - The Directorial Vision for Fateh 23:57 - The Power of Dialogues  24:42 - This Or That 25:54 - A Message 26:57 - End of the Episode 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️

🎙️ Two legends. One epic conversation. On Set Off Script brings together Aamir Khan and Nana Patekar for an unforgettable dialogue on cinema, life, and beyond. 🎬✨ Episode Chapters : 00:00 - Introduction 1:23 - Aamir on Watching Nana for the First Time 2:13 - Nana on Starting His Film Journey 2:54 - Nana & Aamir’s Theatre Days 5:15 - Nana’s Script Process 6:28 - Nana Questions Aamir About the Interview 7:17 - Nana’s Process as an Actor 8:37 - Nana on Exploring New Experiences 9:04 - Aamir on Battling Personal Demons 10:01 - Films as a Cure for Demons 10:31 - Nana’s First Impression of Aamir 11:26 - Aamir on Skipping Awards 13:27 - Aamir Asks Nana About Actor Training 14:03 - Their Early-Career Insecurities 14:45 - What Truly Matters for an Actor 15:54 - Aamir on Life Changes During Covid 17:45 - Aamir Opens Up About Mistakes 18:47 - Nana on the Importance of Realisation 19:43 - Aamir on Entertaining & Responsibility 20:40 - Aamir & Nana Talk About a Film Together 21:01 - Staying Young at Heart 21:50 - Nana on Taking Vanvaas 22:39 - Father-Son Dynamics 23:05 - Nana’s Experience with Anil Sharma 🎬 Loved this conversation? Dive into more candid moments and untold stories with On Set Off Script. 🎙️