For this episode, I had the incredible opportunity to sit down with the filmmaker whose movies I've been watching since childhood, the films that have inspired me throughout the years, the G.O.A.T - Mr. Shyam Benegal. Witnessing the man whose contribution to Hindi cinema is nothing short of a legacy, who discovered gems like Naseeruddin Shah, Om Puri, Shabana Azmi and many more, truly felt like a dream come true! I delved into discussions about his acclaimed creations like Mandi and Bharat Ek Khoj, Directors like Guru Dutt, Satyajit Ray, the political landscape of the '70s till the Emergency, his fanciest meal and whether or not he’s a boring man. From talking about his favourite drink to tales of envy, nostalgia & navigating fame, Shyam Benegal holds nothing back. He even shared his opinions(and love) on Jawaharlal Nehru, his favourite Indian films, whether he prefers Coppola or Scorsese, and why he agreed to this interview (or did he??) I’m excited to present one of my favourite interviews, where art, nostalgia, and contemporary topics intertwine beautifully. Presenting to you, The One and Only, the GOAT, The Bhagwan: Shyam Benegal | Unfiltered by Samdish

For this episode, I flew to the city of joy only to fanboy around the incredible Shoojit Sircar at his Kolkata home. From discussing his films and anecdotes from his sets to how he plays cameraperson in all his films, from constipation to smoking, from Amitabh Bachchan to Irrfan, from his love for Rajma Chawal to him being a ‘Jat-Bengali’, not to forget the football game that we played, we hardly left any topic (or activity) undiscussed! We discussed how he landed his first directorial gig after his hotel job in Delhi, his close relationship with elephants, Bollywood’s Parninda Parcharcha (or PNPC as he calls it) and why he lives in Kolkata after all, I got all the tea *ahem ahem* that I could. Presenting to you, my goofiest, coolest, most gratifying conversations ever! Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Shoojit Sircar (aka Unleashing the Brilliance of Shoojit Sircar: Exclusive Unfiltered Conversation)

For this episode, I sat down with the “Badass Babuaa” Mr. Rajkummar Rao and we got into a heartwarming conversation in the thodi-thodi thandi, thodi-thodi garmi kinda mahaul aka autumn of Delhi. We talked our hearts out about his first film with Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Basu’s set, FTII days, losing his mother and his undying love for her, his dream girl and his first play's “Afsos”. I didn't let him go until he gave me a lot of scoop about Ambani’s wedding, WWE, John Cena ka bhangra, Bret Hart aur Hulk Hogan ka lafda, Boogie Woogie’s audition, monkey man in Delhi… and what not. Oh man! It was fun. Sharing the fun with you, presenting Mauj Masti by Samdish ft. Rajkummar Rao

भाइयों, बहनों और इस मुल्क की संजीदा आवाम... For this episode, we went all the way to Handwara, جموں کشمیر ( Jammu & Kashmir) and sat down with Sajad Gani Lone at his "donated" office cum residence. For the uninitiated, Sajad Lone is the chairman of Jammu & Kashmir People's Conference (JKPC), a key political figure in the region. His late father, Abdul Gani Lone, was a prominent separatist leader and one of the founding members of the Hurriyat Conference, a political front representing various separatist groups in Jammu & Kashmir. We had an intriguing conversation about life in Kashmir before 1987, the alleged rigging of the 1987 elections, his arrests and interrogations, him being an Imran Khan fan and hating Kapil Dev, his incompetence in catching thieves, his desires of becoming the tourism minister of the world and much, much, more. Producer.Script. - Edit Karne Mein Jaan Nikal Gayi, Dekho! Presenting My Unapologetically Unfiltered Unprecedented Conversation with Sajad Lone

This time I parachuted from Delhi to land right in the middle of the ongoing (fiery) Jammu & Kashmir Elections to witness the madness that comes along when a state(?) experiences elections after a 10-year-long interlude! I spent a day with Omar Abdullah, my close friend, former J&K Chief Minister and Vice President of the Jammu & Kashmir National Conference for this episode. Before sitting down for a chat in his lawns (for the second time), I hijacked Omar Sahab’s shotgun seat on the way to the Ganderbal constituency for his nomination filing programme. I witnessed the star politician getting overwhelmed after his emotional speech to the people of Ganderbal, his “rockstar” sitting-on-the-sun-roof campaigning style, why UP’s CM is his favourite CM *wink wink* and a lot more! We also discussed how important this election is for him, his defeat in the Baramulla constituency in the Lok Sabha Elections, the emergence of independent candidates in J&K and how he won’t give me a third interview in case he gets elected (IYKYK). Presenting to you, Unfiltered by Samdish ft. Omar Abdullah | J&K Elections 2024

In a conversation that felt like a dream, I sat down with the legendary actor Rajit Kapur. His name might not ring a bell, but his contribution to Hindi Cinema is nothing less than art. Whether it's his portrayal of detective Byomkesh Bakshi in the 90s TV series or his role as a father of the spy in the 2018 film Raazi, Rajit has never failed to impress his audience. Rajit talks about it all, from being a perennial face in Shyam Benegal movies to adapting the ever-changing medium of acting. He shares his insights on the world of theatre, his current favourite play & his most memorable experience of watching other artists perform. From being nervous before every shot to the strength he derives from his co-actors, Rajit also sheds light on his life on the film sets. Rajit gave me a peek into his travel diary, stories from his childhood and walked me through his life journey. But it doesn't end here. He left me with a song and that's all I needed to complete my #fan-boy moment (which was precisely the point of this whole Interview). So before I write everything in the description, please go ahead and watch: My Intriguing Conversation With The Only Actor To Have Played Modi, Nehru and Gandhi | Unfiltered By Samdish ft. Rajit Kapur

Yo Yo Yo!! Sat Sri Akal, Namaskar, Assalamualaikum, Good Morning/Evening. Arshad Warsi was in Delhi and so were we. One fine afternoon, we picked him up in our Range Rover (yeah, yeah, yeah, it was rented) and landed up in a Japanese restaurant. और बातों का सिलसिला जो शुरू हुआ तो चलता ही गया. We talked our hearts out over Sushi and 'Japan ka glamorous bhajia'. Those 3-4 hours were a deep dive into his personality, worldview, take on cinema, aspirations, relationship with children and wife, many crazy stories, and much more (writing everything here will kill the anticipation, you know). So, take a deep breath. Breathe in. Breathe out. And now let yourself immerse in this conversation. See you on the other side. Presenting you the almost uncut conversation with one and only Arshad Warsi.

मेहरबान, क़द्रदान, साहिबान, रास रचिईया, मुरली बजईया के परम भक्त श्री श्री तेज प्रताप यादव के कर कमलों के साथ पंजा लड़ाने से लेकर मम्मी से थप्पड़ खाने की गाथा लेकर आये हैं हम. जी हाँ, मज़े ही मज़े, 100% Unfiltered तेजू भईया के साथ. For those who don't know Teju Bhaiya aka Tej Pratap Yadav, is the elder son of Padma Shri Lalu Prasad Yadav. He is also an MLA, and a former minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change in the Bihar Government. Apart from handling all the important duties, Teju Bhaiya also runs a YouTube vlog channel called 'L-R vlog'. Witness the conversation of the most chilled-out Jodi on the Indian internet. Presenting Unfiltered by Samdish ft.Tej Pratap Yadav Subbbassscribeee kijiye!! (Nahi toh Teju Bhaiya 2 minute mein bukhaar chhoda denge) PS: 2 रुपये की पेप्सी, तेजू भईया सेक्सी If you want to have unlimited fun, join da club at https://www.unfilteredhq.com/