Award-winning lyricist and poet Irshad Kamil, known for his soulful lyrics in films like Jab We Met, Rockstar, Tamasha, Love Aaj Kal, Kabir Singh, Highway, and Tiger 3, sits down with Neelesh Misra on The Slow Interview.From crafting unforgettable melodies to exploring the deeper emotions behind every word, Irshad takes us through his journey as a lyricist — his inspirations, his challenges, and the craft of giving voice to love, longing, and life itself.With Neelesh Misra’s signature reflective style, this conversation delves into the poetry behind the songs, the stories that shape them, and the art of connecting hearts through words. A must-watch for music lovers, aspiring lyricists, and anyone who believes in the magic of storytelling.#IrshadKamil #NeeleshMisra #TheSlowInterview #Lyrics #BollywoodMusic #HindiStories #YaadonKaIdiotBox

Contemporary Indian author Amish Tripathi, the man behind the record-breaking Shiva Trilogy and the Ramchandra Series, sits down with Neelesh Misra on The Slow Interview for an intimate conversation about life, storytelling, and belief.From his early days as a banker to becoming one of India’s most successful authors, Amish shares his journey — the rejections, the resistance, and the persistence that led to phenomenal success. He reveals how writing the Shiva Trilogy transformed him from a non-believer to someone deeply connected to spirituality and philosophy.Amish also reflects on his childhood, travels across India, and how the diverse landscapes, people, and cultures shaped his imagination and love for Indian heritage. This episode is a rare glimpse into the mind behind beloved characters, stories, and worlds that have captured readers’ hearts worldwide.With Neelesh Misra’s thoughtful, slow-paced storytelling, this conversation is both inspiring and revealing — a must-watch for writers, dreamers, and fans of Indian mythology.#AmishTripathi #NeeleshMisra #TheSlowInterview #ShivaTrilogy #RamchandraSeries #HindiStories #YaadonKaIdiotBox

Award-winning actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for unforgettable performances in Sacred Games, Gangs of Wasseypur, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Raees, and Manjhi – The Mountain Man, sits down with Neelesh Misra on The Slow Interview.From his humble beginnings and Bollywood debut in Sarfarosh (1999) alongside Aamir Khan, to becoming one of the most respected and versatile actors in Indian cinema, Nawazuddin opens up about his journey, struggles, and the craft of inhabiting characters with depth and authenticity.With Neelesh’s reflective, unhurried storytelling, this conversation reveals the man behind the roles — his inspirations, his challenges, and his unwavering commitment to storytelling. Part 1 of this interview sets the stage for a deep, human, and revealing exploration of life, cinema, and the art of performance.A must-watch for anyone who loves cinema that moves, challenges, and inspires.#NawazuddinSiddiqui #NeeleshMisra #TheSlowInterview #SacredGames #GangsOfWasseypur #HindiStories

Padmashri Malini Awasthi, the voice of Indian folk, joins Neelesh Misra on The Slow Interview for a heartfelt conversation about music, tradition, and life. From Kajri and Thumri to singing in Bundelkhandi, Bhojpuri, and other languages, Malini shares her journey as an artist, a working woman, and a wife balancing passion and purpose.With Neelesh’s signature storytelling style, the conversation captures the essence of Indian folk music, the challenges behind the craft, and the dedication it takes to stay true to one’s art. This episode is a celebration of culture, talent, and the stories that inspire — a must-watch for music lovers, dreamers, and anyone who values rooted, meaningful conversations.#MaliniAwasthi #NeeleshMisra #TheSlowInterview #YaadonKaIdiotBox #Season5 #FolkMusic

Manoj Bajpayee — a name that writes integrity into every role he touches. From his early days in Drohkaal and Bandit Queen to breakout performances in Satya, Shool, Gangs of Wasseypur, and beyond — he has always walked the road less traveled. In this intimate episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra, Manoj Bajpayee opens the door to his inner world — his doubts, his dreams, his choices. He reflects on the years he spent striving for honesty in a business that often rewards glitz over depth; on the hunger to find roles that challenge him; on what it means to stay grounded even after success. He talks about genre-hopping, embracing both mainstream and indie cinema, and why he continues to say yes only to stories that move him. This is not just an interview. It’s a journey — through memory, ambition, compromise, art, and a constant search for honesty in storytelling. If you believe cinema is more than entertainment, this conversation will remind you why.Watch the full episode, sit back, and listen — the voice speaking is not just of an actor, but of a man who lived, lost, learned, and still believes.

From Jaane Bhi Do Yaaron to Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, from assistant director to a filmmaker who shaped an entire school of Indian storytelling—Sudhir Mishra’s journey is a masterclass in courage, rebellion, and conviction.In this intimate episode of The Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra, Sudhir Mishra opens up about his early days of struggle, the madness and magic of Bombay’s parallel cinema movement, and the restless curiosity that still drives him as a storyteller.He revisits the iconic films that made him who he is — Dharavi, Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin, Chameli, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Daas Dev, Hostages — and shares how each story was born from a moment of observation, empathy, or pure accident.In this conversation, he talks about ambition, compromise, politics, love, art, and the thin line between chaos and creativity.A filmmaker who refuses to be boxed in.A storyteller who redefined “unconventional.”A voice that continues to provoke, shake, and challenge.If cinema is a reflection of life, then Sudhir Mishra is the filmmaker who insists we look at the reflection honestly.Watch this unhurried, revealing conversation — one that stays with you long after it ends.

#anuragkashyap #neeleshmisra #theslowinterview #gangsofwasseypur #dobaaraa #blackfriday #sacredgames #interview #hindiinterview #storytellingAnurag Kashyap — filmmaker, writer, editor, producer, actor — and one of the fiercest, most fearless voices of Indian cinema.From Satya to Black Friday, from the universe of Gangs of Wasseypur to Dev D, Gulaal, Mukkabaaz, Manmarziyaan, and Lust Stories — his work has not just entertained us, it has shaped an entire generation’s cinematic taste.Winner of multiple Filmfare Awards, a National Film Award, and honoured with the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the Government of France, Anurag Kashyap’s journey is a story of resilience and radical storytelling. As a screenwriter, he penned Satya, and the Oscar-nominated Water. As a filmmaker, he built worlds that are raw, real, and unapologetically honest.In this episode of The Slow Interview, Anurag Kashyap sits down with Neelesh Misra, India’s most loved storyteller — a lyricist, journalist, author, mentor, and the founder of The Slow Movement and Gaon Connection.This conversation is not rushed. It breathes. It unfolds. It goes into the childhood memories, the bruises, the breakthroughs, the chaos, and the calm that shaped Anurag Kashyap into the filmmaker he is today.Through The Slow Movement, Neelesh Misra brings audiences back to a life of meaning — slow content, slow listening, slow experiences, and stories that feel like sitting under a quiet tree after a long day.From radio to cinema, from songs to stories, his work has reached millions across India and beyond — All India Radio, Red FM, Saavn, Radio Mantra, The Slow Interview, ItsYourMic, Slow Bazaar, and more.If stories are your refuge, if cinema is your heartbeat — this conversation is for you.Watch till the very end.मेरे साथ जुड़ने के लिए Subscribe करें हमारा चैनल #NeeleshMisraअगर आपको वीडियो पसंद आई तो Like, Comment, Share करें।For business inquiries:📩 neeleshmisraoffice@turnslow.com

Salim Khan — the man whose words built worlds.From Sholay to Deewar, from struggle to superstardom, he shaped the very spine of Hindi cinema.In this Slow Interview with Neelesh Misra, the legend revisits the stories behind the scripts, the partnership that changed Bollywood, and the quiet power of a writer who rewrote an entire era.A rare, warm, unhurried conversation with the storyteller behind the biggest stories.Watch, listen… and feel history breathe.#salimkhan #neeleshmisra #theslowinterview #salmankhan #salimjaved #hindicinema #storytelling #bollywoodclassic

The first episode wasn’t enough for all the storytelling. It flowed, stretched, and beautifully spilled into a second episode.In Episode 2 of The Slow Interview, Pankaj Tripathi returns to continue his heartfelt, unhurried conversation with Neelesh Misra.This time, he goes even deeper.He opens up about the small-town boy who still lives inside him, the values that anchor him, and the responsibilities he believes every artist carries. He speaks with honesty, humour, and a kind of quiet wisdom that stays with you.And in this part of the conversation, Pankaj reveals something many people don’t know — that he wants to direct a film someday. That storytelling isn’t just something he performs; it’s something he dreams of shaping from behind the camera too.“As actors, we shouldn’t run away from our social duties… doing our work honestly for the nation — that is patriotism.”Episode 2 is a continuation, but it feels like a new doorway into his memories, his craft, and the storyteller he truly is.Come, sit with us again.Some conversations deserve to be heard slowly… and twice.

In this unforgettable episode of The Slow Interview, Neelesh Misra sits down with one of India’s most loved actors, Pankaj Tripathi. Known for his effortless performances in films like Gangs of Wasseypur, Stree, Newton, Masaan, Luka Chuppi and the Fukrey series, Pankaj Tripathi has carved a space in Indian cinema that is uniquely his own.But this conversation goes beyond films.Here, Pankaj Tripathi opens the doors to his childhood, his small-town memories, his family, his craft, and the quiet philosophies that guide his life. He speaks of the “छोटा सा शहर” that still lives within him, the lessons it continues to teach him, and how those roots shape the man he is today.He reflects on fame, simplicity, and responsibility with a rare honesty, saying, “As actors, we should not run away from our social responsibilities. Performing our duties honestly towards our nation… that itself is patriotism.”In this slow, thoughtful exchange, he even reveals a lesser-known side of himself — that he is a storyteller at heart, someone who can direct films and weave narratives with the same ease with which he performs them.This interview is more than a conversation.It is a gentle walk through memories, art, conscience and the small-town warmth that Pankaj Tripathi carries wherever he goes.बात बेबात पे अपनी ही बात कहता हैमेरे अंदर मेरा छोटा सा शहर रहता हैCome, listen to stories told slowly, the way they’re meant to be told.