Behind the Scenes with Raj & DK on Guns & Gulaabs, The Family Man & Farzi | Karishma Mehta | EP 68

“The word ‘hero’ used to bother us. We were tired of the whole narrative of the protagonist being the best at everything and kicking the bad guys. In the middle of all the hero-giri, we wanted to make a movie about slackers and that’s how we came up with the idea for Go Goa Gone. We decided, ‘Our hero will do nothing!’ He’s not even a hero, he’s just a guy. Sure, it was a risk and was considered stupidity by a lot of people, but when Saif heard the script he jumped at this ‘stupidity’, and that’s how Go Goa Gone was made!” The brilliant director-duo that has taken us on thrilling rides and left us craving for more with their stories—none other than Raj & DK. With an unrivaled knack for weaving intricate narratives and pushing the boundaries of conventional genres, this directorial duo has carved an impressive niche for themselves. From their early breakthroughs like ‘Shor In The City’ to the acclaimed masterpieces that followed, their work resonates with authenticity and an unmistakable passion for their craft. With tales of the ‘common man’ that seamlessly blend suspense, humor, and gripping drama, they have gifted us a slew of unforgettable stories that linger long after the credits roll. With critically acclaimed projects such as "The Family Man," "Farzi," and "Guns & Gulaabs," they have proven time and again that their stories are not just narratives, but journeys that captivate, challenge, and resonate with audiences across the globe. As we step into the world of Raj & DK, we invite you to explore the minds behind the magic, the storytellers who continue to redefine what it means to be truly original in the realm of entertainment. Buckle up for a riveting conversation full of insights, anecdotes, and a glimpse into the unparalleled creative universe of Raj & DK. We talked about: Bonding over movies during Engineering days How they are always in sync Deciding to become filmmakers The story behind their first film Shooting a film with an 8-member crew Being inspired by Mumbai Making Shor In The City Fun memories from the sets Saif Ali Khan’s reaction to Go Goa Gone Making of The Family Man & Farzi Working with Manoj Bajpayee Guns & Gulaabs Finding Purpose – Advice Time Stamps 00:00 - Precap 00:34 - Thank you for coming 01:24 - Engineers in past life—always in sync 04:41 - Bonding on movies together 06:15 - “Let’s write a screenplay & sell it off to Hollywood!” 11:45 - They taught themselves everything 13:32 - Shooting the first film 14:43 - City of Mumbai became our muse – how Shor in the City happened! 21:11 - “We wanted to make a movie about zombies…” 25:17 - Reaction back at home 25:52 - The bro code – representation of male friendships 27:49 - Working with Manoj Bajpayee on The Family Man 31:14 - Fun memories from the set 34:19 - Working with Shahid Kapoor on Farxi 35:38 - The crossover between Farzi and The Family Man 36:55 - The idea behind Guns & Gulaabs 39:19 - “Rajkummar Rao is our homeboy…” 41:05 - Most fun memory while shooting Guns & Gulaabs… 42:50 - An advice on finding purpose Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram:   / officialhum.  . Uncovered by Humans of Bombay: https://www.youtube.com/@humansofbomb... LinkedIn:   / huma.  . Raj & DK Instagram:   / rajanddk   Twitter:   / rajndk   Facebook:   / rajanddk   Karishma Mehta Instagram:   / karimehta05   LinkedIn:   / karishma-.  . About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 9 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 5M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalogue the beat of humanity, one story at a time.