Which One is Better: 12th Fail or Dunki? | Debaloy Bhattacharya

Which One is Better: 12th Fail or Dunki? | Debaloy Bhattacharya @NMNPods

In this unfiltered conversation, director Debaloy Bhattacharya spills the tea on why Bengali cinema is losing its charm, his bold critique of Martin Scorsese, and the untold struggles of the film industry.

From his wild behind-the-scenes stories on ‘Montu Pilot’ to fiery opinions on Bollywood nepotism, South Indian cinema's dominance, and why awards mean NOTHING—this episode is a rollercoaster of controversy and insight.

What’s wrong with Kolkata’s shrinking film industry? Why are audiences tuning out? And are influencers replacing real talent in casting?

Debaloy also shares candid experiences working with Anurag Kashyap, Anurag Basu, and navigating the tough realities of modern filmmaking.

Don't miss this episode—raw, real, and unapologetic. Let us know in the comments: Is Bengali cinema headed for a revival or a decline?

#NMNPods #BengaliCinema #DebaloyBhattacharya #Nepotism #SouthCinema #FilmIndustry
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Credits:

Host: Saahil Agarwal
Guest: Debaloy Bhattacharya
Producer & Director: Suman Bardhan
Visual Consultant: Modhura Palit
Director of Photography: Arnav Guha
Executive Producer: Shreya Mazumder & Dipanjana Mukherjee
Production Controller: Srijita Majumder
Editor: Preetam Chatterjee
Script: Srishty Tiwari
Associate Director: Satyakam Bhaumik
Production Designer: Mrittika Mukherjee
Art Piece: Biswajit Das
Additional Cinematographers: Akash Mishra & Emon Dey
Assistant Cinematographers: Gopal Das & Preetam Majumder
Behind-the-scenes videographer: Rudra Malakar
Marketing & Research: Rutuja Narvekar
Project Coordinator: Nisha Sawant
Junior Editors: Pooja Prajapati
Title Music: Sravan Bhattacharyya
Sound Engineers: Swagato & Trishit
Makeup Artist: Ranita Chandra
Dresser: Milan Das
Art Setting: Khokan da
Production Assistants: Gopal Banerjee & Sourav
Cars: Goldy Travels
Finance Manager: Tumpa Bardhan & Sandip Gupta (CA)
Produced by: Suman Bardhan, & Ayan Bhattacharjee
Production House: NMN Studios & Blotting Paper

Special Thanks:

Shilaz Dutta
Tuhin Saha
Rahool Mukherjee
Tanmoy Basu Banik
Blooperhouse Studios Staff

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00:00 - Intro
01:48 - Is a touch of craziness essential to become a great director?
03:45 - Bengali slang & abuses in Montu Pilot
05:13 - Anurag Basu & his Iconic Movies
07:25 - Why aren't Calcutta films as successful as South Indian films?
08:22 - Why he's not a fan of Martin Scorsese's direction
09:53 - His personal projects
11:22 - Filmmaking is Accessible, but Many Neglect Learning
13:30 - People don't care about art
14:40 - Working With Anurag Kashyap in Bombay
15:55 - The Kolkata Film Industry is Shrinking
18:52 - Working with Bollywood & Tollywood Celebrities
21:00 - Completing the Film in 16 Days
22:26 - Becoming an actor demands great effort
26:25 - Leveraging influencers in film casting
27:16 - Economic Struggles and the Lack of Mainstream Cinema
30:55 - The filmmaker prioritizes his audience over awards
34:10 - ‘Naatu Naatu’ Wins an Oscar!
35:11 - Bollywood Icons: Impact, Legacy, and Contributions
38:01 - Alia Bhatt & Ranbir Kapoor: Products of Nepotism?
39:20 - Criticism of linking box-office success to Artistic Quality
40:52 - Which One is Better: 12th Fail or Dunki?
44:20 - Why has the Bengali film industry lost its audience?
47:12 - Montu Pilot Behind the Scenes
49:31 - Why isn't Bengali cinema making Hindi films?
53:00 - Outro

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