Acclaimed filmmaker Kabir Khan joins Omar in the first episode of Conversations with Omar to discuss his extraordinary journey from documentary filmmaking to mainstream cinema. Kabir shares behind-the-scenes stories from his iconic films like "Kabul Express," "New York," and "83," and offers insights into his unique storytelling approach. Listen in to discover how Kabir's passion for geopolitics and travel shapes his cinematic vision and the challenges he faces in bringing complex narratives to the big screen.
00:00 Introduction
01:41 Transitioning from documentaries to mainstream cinema
08:26 Discussing "Kabul Express"
13:10 Family influences
18:27 Kabir Khan's passion for travel
23:40 Approach to love stories in films
26:34 Support for new talent in the Industry
30:20 His passion for scuba diving
32:43 Handling criticism of his films
40:11 Karthik's character in "Chandu Champion"
42:18 Reflecting on "New York" after 15 years
45:34 Dream collaboration with a filmmaker
46:29 The influence of the movie “Gandhi”
49:53 Most challenging film project
51:51 Importance of "New York" in his career
54:34 Favourite city
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