Episode Details

K. C. Bokadia is a filmmaker and producer known for films such as ‘Teri Meherbaniyan’, ‘Aaj Ka Arjun’ and ‘Phool Bane Angaray’. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he shares his experiences working with Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Rajinikanth, Rekha and Sridevi. He recalls Rajesh Khanna’s lonely final days, Shah Rukh Khan refusing payment after a film flopped, and Rajinikanth and Nana Patekar offering him financial help during difficult times.

00:00 - Introduction

00:41 - Journey into Films

05:39 - Signing Raaj Kumar

09:09 - Raaj Kumar’s “Jaani” Story

13:34 - Memories of K. Asif

15:49 - Working with Sanjeev Kumar

18:50 - Rajesh Khanna’s Stardom

21:25 - Casting Decisions

24:57 - Jackie Shroff in 'Teri Meherbaniyan'

25:26 - Working with Sridevi

31:01 - The Dog in 'Teri Meherbaniyan'

32:21 - Working with CM Vijay's Father

35:12 - Working with Amitabh Bachchan

36:55 - Rajinikanth’s Hindi Film Career

39:47 - Rekha’s Courage

44:11 - Rajinikanth’s Offer

46:02 - Nana Patekar’s Generosity

46:53 - Shah Rukh Khan Refused His Fee

49:29 - Signing Priyanka Chopra

53:59 - How Film Financing Changed

55:14 - Film Music, Remixes

56:38 - Underworld Funding

57:49 - Corporate Bookings

59:38 - Making Films for Indian Audiences

1:02:42 - Vanity Vans, Star Entourages

1:05:07 - Dharmendra and Manoj Kumar’s Differences

1:08:05 - Corporate Culture in Bollywood

1:09:13 - South Indian Film Industry

1:10:33 - Film Budgets