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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Vidya Balan

1h 36m 28s

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, I flew down to Mumbai only to be left starstruck by the incredible Vidya Balan. From her latest release Do Aur Do Pyaar to her surprise box-office hit Kahaani, from Gobi Manchurian to gutkha, from international cinema to Baba Ram Rahim, we hardly left any topic undiscussed, cough cough well, apart from politics! I also got to know about her journey with her healer, her relationship with religion and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s many many irritating habits!

Presenting to you Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Vidya Balan.

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The GOAT Documentary Filmmakers of India | Unfiltered By Samdish

2h 20m 04s

The GOAT SHOW

On the first episode of 'The GOAT Show' we give you acclaimed and internationally respected documentary filmmakers (drumrolls!) Rintu Thomas, Pankaj Rishi Kumar, Vinay Shukla, Sushmit Ghosh and Khushboo Ranka.Samdish sat down with this bunch of amazing storytellers and discussed how one sustains themselves being a documentary maker, the current scenario of Indian documentaries, Bigg Boss, Will Smith's slap, favourite cities, the question of ownership in storytelling within the realm of documentaries and much much more.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Saurabh Bharadwaj

54m 58s

Political Chit-Chat

For this episode, I picked up Delhi’s Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and drove around Delhi before reaching the Delhi Secretariat. While driving through the bustling streets of Delhi, and later on in his swanky office, we discussed Delhi's pollution problem, religion and politics, issues with MCD, cleaning of Yamuna and why he thinks the Delhi government is a glorified NGO.

We also sat down to have some Dosa and Kesari Bhath and had a conversation with the aspiring actor about his Ramlila days, Tram in Chandni Chowk, Akshay Kumar and much more.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Vikrant Massey

1h 38m 02s

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, I got to interview Vikrant Massey while driving around Delhi streets discussing his latest release 12th Fail, his days as a TV actor, relationship with his family, and his feelings about becoming a new dad! We also sat down for ‘hydration’ shots and spoke about spirituality and religion, the importance of money, politics & cinema and how he aspires to leave behind a kinder world for his children.

Presenting to you Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Vikrant Massey.
Do keep hydrated!

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Abujmarh; Home to the Indigenous Tribes of Chhattisgarh

36m 12s

Bharat Ek Khoj Ep.15

On our journey to explore the hidden landscape of Chhattisgarh, we came across 'Abujmarh'. A forest in the southern part of the state which is so inaccessible that the locals were shocked to see us find our way through it.The area is alleged to be one of the few places with heavy Maoist influence & very little presence of the civil administration. There are schools but no education system, there is a Police force but no sense of security, and there are voices of descent but no one to listen to them.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Rajeev Shukla

50m 10s

Political Chit-Chat

For this episode, we went to a lush green MP's bungalow in Lutyens' and sat down with Rajeev Shukla, Member of Rajya Sabha, Vice President of BCCI, Member of Congress Working Committee, and Former Chairman of IPL.

So brace yourselves for a rollercoaster ride of wit, wisdom, and anecdotes as Shukla ji spills the beans on politics, cricket, and everything in between.


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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Dibakar Banerjee

51m 08s

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, I sat down with Dibakar Banerjee to have Delhi's most iconic dish, Chole Kulche, and had a multi-layered conversation about his films, school days, the star system in Bollywood, and why he seems to be disowning his earlier works.We also discussed the current state of affairs in India and society at large, his involvement in edits and his flaws. From disagreeing on some topics to agreeing on others, we're back with another exhilarating conversation.Popcorn ready? Laughter muscles warmed up? Then hit play and let the game begin! Presenting a brand-new episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Dibakar Banerjee, powered by Woodland. #DibakarMeetsUnfiltered

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. K. T. Rama. Rao (KTR)

1h 03m

Political Chit-Chat

For this episode, I flew to the 'gateway to the south', the city of Hyderabad, where I sat down with Mr KTR and had a multi-layered conversation about Telangana Politics, his idea of religion, how he keeps himself so young & if he can actually name all his 8 dogs.

From him sharing a good amount of information about his state & their policies to dwelling into the never ending 'North-South' diversity debate, we bring to you a conversation with the winner of the 'genetic lottery' in the political circle. Presenting another episode of Unfiltered by Samdish ft. K.T. Rama Rao.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Sitaram Yechury

45m 02s

Political Chit-Chat

For this episode, I went to Sitaram Yechury's office wearing a 'borrowed' safari suit & chilled with him over lunch while we discussed multiple places and incidents from his life. We discussed his thoughts on political violence in India, the time he was put behind bars (not just once), his thoughts on China and press freedom, what is his idea of Godmen and the attraction that Indians have towards them.

Not just that, we also discussed the time he met Fidel Castro, or when he marched with more than 500 students of JNU to Indira Gandhi's house. #fullcomradevibes

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A Day Inside the Korba District, Chhattisgarh | Bharat Ek Khoj Ep. 14

36m 29s

Bharat Ek Khoj Ep.14

In our endeavour to document the lives and thoughts of our co-citizens, we spent a day in the largely rural district of Korba in the northern part of Chhattisgarh.

Amidst simple life stories, contagious smiles and everyday struggles, this is what we were fortunate enough to witness.

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My Experience Inside a Slum in Delhi

24m 10s

Bharat Ek Khoj Ep.13

The neighbourhood of Kirti Nagar slum in the Western part of New Delhi. In the proximity of markets and huge buildings, the people of this area still lack access to basic necessities. In these narrow lanes, the families struggle for water over a single tap to only two public toilets in the locality queued with people. The area is loaded with the problems of sanitation, unemployment and daily tussle for almost everything in everyday life.



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My Experience Inside A Village With No Roads And Hardly Any Water  

16m 57s

On Ground

On our way from the Bastar division of Chattisgarh to the capital city of Raipur, we documented a scarcely populated village of Jobha and witnessed the daily hardships of the people. From the search for water to the plea for better roads, watch and experience our time in Jobha village in district Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh.


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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Vishal Bhardwaj

46m 02s

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, I got to interview Vishal Bhardwaj and what could be a better location than one of Delhi's most iconic performance theatres? We discussed his time in Delhi, working with Ram Gopal Verma, the Emergency, the legacy of Gulzar Sahab and his 'Khayals' on life and death (Khayal from the~ epiglottis).

From Maachis to Makdee and Makdee to Maqbool, this episode has some real heartwarming conversations. Also, the story behind the making of the iconic song Kallu Mama is crazy.

PS: Is it Khufiya or Khufeeya? Tune in and let us know!

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. BJP's Temjen Imna Along

34m 39s

Political Chit-Chat

In this interview, I sit with Nagaland's Minister of Higher Education & Tourism in the capital city of  Kohima, where Mr Along talks about humour, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, early life in Nagaland, culture and food, BJP's grassroots politics and Manipur.

He speaks about corruption and liquor ban, his viral dance video, Black Pink, Bageshwar Dham, our interview with Bhupesh Baghel and obviously his cuteness!



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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Hansal Mehta

43m 41s

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, Hansal graciously agreed to cook for us and that too, in front of the camera. It was a crazy conversation featuring his love for cinema, cooking, his time in Fiji and how he got into filmmaking. From his movies Shahid and Omerta, his favourite directors and their works to his memories of the Emergency, we discussed quite a lot.

PS: Hansal also revealed his connection with Rajiv Gandhi and how big of a fan Gandhi was of Sitafal ice cream (who knew that!).


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Whose City is it Anyway? | Bharat Ek Khoj Episode 11

19m 59s

On Ground

On 24 August 2023, around 125 families were uprooted in a demolition drive at Subhash Camp of Badarpur in the Capital city of New Delhi. For years the place that they called home is now broken to bricks which they have to now collect and sell to purchase a meal or two.
The houses which still stand deal with poor drainage, water shortage and lack of basic sanitation. Our team visited the demolition site and talked to the people who fear what future holds for them and others in the locality who are afraid that their houses will be demolished too.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Omar Abdullah

01h 22m

Political Chit-Chat

A crazy conversation that features Pooja Bedi, Sukhbir Badal, James Bond, (diet) coke addiction, the Pawars, Omar’s thrilling experience of being stuck in Lahore, his desire to see Modiji run a coalition government, the decision to not contest the next Vidhan Sabha elections (will they ever happen?), a special appearance by Henry Abdullah (oooh, who’s that?) and much much more.

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Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Manoj Bajpayee

57m

Filmi Chakkar

For this episode, I drove around the streets of Delhi with Manoj Bajpayee. I also managed to get some breakfast after looking at Manoj’s plate with Tirchi Nazar. We discussed his acting, Irrfan Khan, his friendship with Vijay Raaz, The Family Man and why he is not paid enough. There’s a lot more in this episode.

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Unfiltered By Samdish ft. Supriya Sule

49m

Filmi Chakkar

For this one, I hung out with (and irritated) the leader of NCP in the Lok Sabha, Supriya Sule. MP ji and I gossiped about her family, Maharashtra politics, motivational speaking, and much more

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My Crazy Interview With Rahul Gandhi

56m

Political Chit-Chat

For this one, I went on a morning walk with Rahul Gandhi at the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Telangana. We talked about his belief in God, his "perfectly average" looks, the need to jodo Bharat and much more. Here's my day at the Bharat Jodo Yatra in a Southern state where I hang out with Rahul Gandhi, Congress politicians, Bharat Yatris, and the citizens taking part in the yatra. Presenting My Crazy Experience With Rahul Gandhi ft. Bharat Jodo Yatra.

On Ground

My On Ground Experience
At The Himachal Pradesh
Elections ft. Samdish Bhatia

Commencing the coverage of our next state elections, I visit Himachal Pradesh to soak in the flavour of the election season.

On Ground

Abujmarh; Home to the Indigenous Tribes of Chhattisgarh

On Ground

Inside Opposition's Protest Against Suspension of MPs | Jantantra Episode 3

On Ground

A Day Inside the Korba District, Chhattisgarh

On Ground

My Experience Inside a Slum in Delhi | Bharat Ek Khoj Ep.13

On Ground

My Experience Inside A Village With No Roads And Hardly Any Water | Bharat Ek Khoj Ep. 12 | Kondagaon, Chhattisgarh

On Ground

Whose City is it Anyway? | Bharat Ek Khoj Episode 11

On Ground

Gaddi: The Shepherds Of Himachal Pradesh

On Ground

The Patriwala: A Conversation In Ayodhya

On Ground

Inside The Kusumpur Pahadi Slum Of Delhi

On Ground

Inside A Village In Chandauli

On Ground

Bharat Ek Khoj | Yikhum, Nagaland

On Ground

The Salt Farmers Of Gujarat