Pankaj Parashar |Jalwa, ChaalBaaz, Rajkumar, Rajesh Khanna | SUTRADHAR with Vineet Rai |Ep58

Namaste Darshako! In this exciting episode of Sutradhar with Vineet Rai, we welcome the maverick filmmaker Pankaj Parashar, the man behind cult classics like Jalwa and ChaalBaaz. An FTII gold medalist in Film Direction & Screenplay Writing, Pankaj ji carved a unique niche with his flair for storytelling, striking visuals, and commercial success. Known for introducing John Abraham in ad films, making Sridevi an icon in ChaalBaaz, and directing Shah Rukh Khan in Jabardast, he blends mass appeal with cinematic style. From his pathbreaking TV show Karamchand—which gave Indian audiences their first detective series—to directing music videos and ad campaigns that ruled the '90s, his journey is as versatile as it is visionary. In this free-flowing chat, he shares stories about working with legendary artists, experimenting with genres, pushing boundaries in advertising, and keeping creativity alive across mediums. His anecdotes about FTII, Majrooh Sultanpuri, Mansoor Khan, and shaping popular culture make this episode a must-listen for cinephiles and creators alike. So don’t forget to subscribe to the FRIDAY TALKIES YouTube channel! Sutradhar with Vineet Rai brings you untold stories from Indian cinema and television. Tune in every week to discover the passion, persistence, and personalities that make it all happen. Catch us every FRIDAY for a fresh episode full of cinematic conversations and storytelling magic! So, folks… STAY INSPIRED AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS! Chapters: 00:00- Intro 02:37 - Beginning of his Creative Journey 05:05 - FTII 10:53 - Genre & Commercial Cinema 13:11 - Computer Graphics Pioneer - Rajkumar Croma Palace Scene 14:28 - Karamchand & Ab Ayega Mazaa 16:36 - Rajesh Khanna 19:11 - Jalwa 22:31 - Chaalbaaz 27:56 - Aasmaan Se Gira 29:21 - Roop Ki Rani Choron ka Raja 30:20 - Aamir Khan 33:05- His Students – Anubhav Sinha, Farhan Akhtar 34:41 - Upcoming Project 35:07 - Hardcore VFX centric films 36:52 - Swaraj 37:11 - Shooting India’s unknown 40:19 - Tumko Na Bhool Payenge 41:45 - Meri Biwi Ka Jawaab nahi 42:25 - Inteqam 43:08 - Banaras & Mahavatar Babaji 45:02 - Amba Baba 45:34 - UP Tourism Ad with Amitabh Bachchan 48:35 - Soft Power of Bollywood 50:21 - Outro 🎬 Episode Credits: Featuring – Mr. Pankaj Parashar Presented by – Friday Talkies Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd Host – Mr. Vineet Rai Produced by – Mr. Ashish Reddy Katta & Mr. Vineet Rai Associate Producer – Mr. Raja Shetiya Creative Head – Mr. Ritik Negi DOP – Mr. Ram Kailash aka Prince Solanki Editor – Mr. Suraj Vishwakarma Production Controller – Ms. Tarannumh Shaiikh 📲 Social Media Handles: Website: https://fridaytalkies.com/ Instagram: @fridaytalkies Facebook: Friday Talkies X (Twitter): @ftd_films LinkedIn: Friday Talkies 🎤 To Know Your Host, Follow Vineet Rai: Instagram: @vineetrai06 Facebook: Vineet Rai LinkedIn: Vineet Rai #PankajParashar #SutradharWithVineetRai #FridayTalkies #FTII #ChaalBaaz #Jalwa #BollywoodDirector #IndianCinema #BehindTheScenesIndia #CinemaLegends #AdvertisingToCinema #Karamchand #JohnAbraham #Sridevi #FilmmakingJourney #ActingAndDirection #FilmPodcast #IndianFilmmakers #CreativeJourney #StorytellingMagic