Inside Indian Cinema: Are we in a Renaissance or a really loud phase? w/ Sucharita Tyagi | Chai with Champs Podcast

From Delhi’s radio studios to Cannes red carpets, Sucharita Tyagi has built her voice into one of the most fearless in cinema. In this episode of Chai with Champs with Ritika Agrawal, Sucharita shares her journey of carving space as a South Asian woman in film criticism and the cost of being unapologetically bold.We also dive into the bigger picture, what it really takes to stay relevant in Indian cinema today, how global film festivals shape opportunities, and where the industry is headed in an era of OTT platforms and evolving audiences.[00:00] - Intro[00:45] - Who is Sucharita Tyagi?[04:37] - From Radio to the Cannes – How Does One Carve a Career in Film?[16:32] - The Truths of Being a South Asian Woman in Entertainment[28:35] - Shoutout to Sunblue Sound![29:26] - Bridging the East and West in South Asian Cinema[31:33] - The Rise of Independent Cinema vs Bollywood | Distribution[36:08] - What Should the East Learn from the West About Cinema & Vice-Versa[38:02] - Spill the Chai | Chai with Champs' Rapid Fire[41:48] - Advice to 18-Year-Old Sucharita Tyagi[42:54] - Building Your Personal Brand[45:24] - How Do You Bring South Asian Cinema to Center Stage?Chai with Champs is the Center Stage for South Asian Cinema Follow us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chaiwithchamps/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@RitikaAgrawalll