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Dive into an insightful conversation with Rajesh Talwar, award-winning author of Bollywood, Hollywood and the Future of World Cinema. In this engaging episode of TBCY, Rajesh Talwar shares his journey from a passionate storyteller and academic to a United Nations veteran, revealing how his experiences have shaped his unique perspective on global cinema.

Explore the dynamic world of Bollywood and its evolving place on the international stage, the influence of regional Indian cinema, the impact of technology and AI, and the critical findings of the Justice Hema Committee report on the Indian film industry.

• What inspired Rajesh Talwar to write about the future of world cinema

• How Indian stars are celebrated globally

• The importance of professionalisation and reforms in Bollywood

• How regional cinema is redefining Indian filmmaking

• Whether Indian cinema can truly rival Hollywood