Inside Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Mind: Business Meets Storytelling | Game Changers with Komal Nahta Ep 7

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In this insightful episode of Game Changers with Komal Nahta: The Producer Series, Siddharth Roy Kapur shares his journey of shaping some of Indian cinema’s most diverse and powerful stories. From producing films across genres and collaborating with visionary directors to nurturing fresh narratives — Siddharth opens up about what drives his creative choices and his deep understanding of the business behind filmmaking. His ability to balance commerce with creativity has allowed him to back projects that are not only successful but also meaningful. He reflects on the evolution of producers — from the early days when filmmakers took personal risks to fund movies, to today’s structured, corporate ecosystem that supports larger creative ambitions. He also discusses why every film, filmmaker, and artist deserves their own process — because there’s no one-size-fits-all formula for storytelling. ✨ A compelling conversation on leadership, intuition, and the art of telling stories that stand out in a crowded industry. 📺 Watch the full episode now — Game Changers with Komal Nahta: The Producer Series 00:00 – Promo 01:46 – Introduction 02:50 – From corporate life to finding his individual path in the film industry 04:58 – Is starting independently as a producer a better way? 05:47 – Was UTV a corporate house or an entrepreneurial hub? 07:11 – Taking risks on new talent and stories despite commercial challenges 12:30 – Dev D’s limited release – would things be different with a wider release? 14:55 – Are old producers right about corporates destroying the industry? 18:11 – 5 good and 5 bad changes brought by corporates in Bollywood 21:36 – How UTV dealt with unethical industry practices 22:40 – Did corporates cause the rise in star fees and entourages? 25:56 – As an independent producer, what kind of films does Siddharth want to make? 27:50 – What has changed in 20 years and how has his thinking evolved? 29:53 – Why his show worked on OTT but not in theatres 32:00 – Do corporates still misunderstand that cinema is driven by passion, not just business? 33:57 – Lessons from his grandfather’s struggles and legacy 36:45 – What shaped him more: his MBA or his creative instincts? 38:14 – Are corporates still star-struck and overpaying actors? 41:41 – The importance of respect in the industry 42:11 – Communicating decisions — by mail or face-to-face? 43:30 – Why has the value of trade bodies declined? 48:37 – Corrective steps needed in film production 50:50 – The Haider moment that made them proud 52:11 – If given the chance, what 2 things would Siddharth change in the industry? 53:37 – Are there institutes to train future producers? 54:10 – The future of cinema in the OTT era 56:00 – Understanding the Virtual Print Fee (VPF) charges 58:15 – Revenue sharing between producers and exhibitors 1:01:23 – Is Netflix changing the identity of Bollywood? 1:05:20 – Are producers being suppressed by actors and others? 1:07:03 – The percentage of “dirty power play” in the industry 1:07:46 – If the director is the captain of the ship, what is the producer? 1:08:55 – How hard is it for a mid-level person to enter a corporate house? 1:11:20 – Why has music lost importance in film production today? 1:13:17 – Views on remixing old songs 1:13:47 – What factors does Roy Kapur Films consider before greenlighting a project? 1:15:50 – Audience questions 1:18:57 – Rapid Fire Round ⚡ Subscribe for more inspiring conversations with industry Game Changers. Also, Follow us on: - Twitter: [@GCofIndiac](https://x.com/GCofIndiac) - Instagram: [@gamechangersofindia](https://www.instagram.com/gamechangersofindia) --- 💻 Follow Komal Nahta on Social Media: - Facebook: [@komal.nahta](https://facebook.com/komal.nahta) - Twitter: [@komalnahta](https://twitter.com/komalnahta) - Instagram: [@komal.nahta](https://instagram.com/komal.nahta) - YouTube: [@KomalNahtaOfficial](https://www.youtube.com/@KomalNahtaOfficial) ⚡️ NOTE: All the above content is freshly created by our team. All copyrights for the above content are owned by us. #GameChangersWithKomalNahta #SiddharthRoyKapur #ProducerSeries #BollywoodProducers #IndianCinema #BollywoodTalkShow #Filmmaking #KomalNahta #RoyKapurFilms #BollywoodStories #FilmIndustry #BollywoodInsights #CreativeLeadership #Storytelling #CinemaBusiness #BollywoodFilmmakers