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	Episode:		Director Kanu Behl on Sex, Masturbation & "Agra" \| Dostcast
	Category:		Comedy
	Duration:		01:15:56
	Publish Date:		2025-11-18 14:30:00
	Description:		Watch Agra Now: https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/mumbai/agra-2025/ET00470215 Subscribe to Dostcast Clips: https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1 Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9 Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3T Want to suggest a guest? Fill this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft_-1QDs7XpsSWnaPOeF21yUlhk9bzKvwHSyh4hHfBU/edit?usp=drivesdk ==================================================================== Kanu Behl is an Indian film director and screenwriter, best known for his critically acclaimed films "Titli" and "Agra." His work is celebrated for its raw, unflinching exploration of human desire, familial dysfunction, and social taboos. In this episode, Vinamre and Kanu discuss: - Fighting against the film industry's system - The 9-year journey of making his film "Agra" - Why "Agra" is more than just a film about "sexual repression" - The Censor Board's shocking reaction to the film - The intersection of power, fantasy, and masturbation Follow Kanu Behl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanubehl/ Timestamps 0:00 How Kanu is Fighting Against the Industry 5:00 Who Decides Distribution? 6:25 Cinema in Theatre vs. OTT 15:45 The 9-Year Making of Agra 19:09 Why This Story? 25:02 Why He Wanted to Be a Filmmaker 30:13 Researching Sx Chatrooms 34:52 The Element of Power in Sx 39:22 ‘Jaali’ in the Film 42:52 Agra is Not Just About “S*xual Repression” 47:12 Censor Board’s Reaction 50:52 How People Reacted to the Film 53:27 How He Convinced the Actors 55:27 Friends & Family’s Reaction 1:00:32 Power and Fantasy 1:04:12 Taking Positions and Rejecting Nuance 1:06:34 Time and Space in Films 1:12:31 Go Watch Agra ==================================================================== Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft. He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching. With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes. Follow Vinamre: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinamre-kasanaa-b8524496/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinamrekasanaa/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/VinamreKasanaa Dostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast ==================================================================== Contact Us: For business inquiries: dostcast@egiplay.com
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