Director Kanu Behl on Sex, Masturbation & "Agra" | Dostcast

Watch Agra Now: https://in.bookmyshow.com/movies/mumbai/agra-2025/ET00470215Subscribe to Dostcast Clips:https://www.youtube.com/@dostcastclips?sub_confirmation=1Listen to Dostcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/70vrbHeSvrcXyOeISTyBSy?si=be05dbdd564245d9Join the Dostcast Janta Party on WhatsApp for regular updates: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbAZwo5D8SDs5kf94N3TWant 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 masturbationFollow Kanu Behl:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanubehl/Timestamps 0:00 How Kanu is Fighting Against the Industry5:00 Who Decides Distribution?6:25 Cinema in Theatre vs. OTT15:45 The 9-Year Making of Agra19:09 Why This Story?25:02 Why He Wanted to Be a Filmmaker30:13 Researching S*x Chatrooms34:52 The Element of Power in S*x39:22 ‘Jaali’ in the Film42:52 Agra is Not Just About “S*xual Repression”47:12 Censor Board’s Reaction50:52 How People Reacted to the Film53:27 How He Convinced the Actors55:27 Friends & Family’s Reaction1:00:32 Power and Fantasy1:04:12 Taking Positions and Rejecting Nuance1:06:34 Time and Space in Films1:12:31 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/VinamreKasanaaDostcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dostcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/dostcast====================================================================Contact Us:For business inquiries: [email protected]