Anubhav Sinha on Bollywood’s evolution and the rise of contrarian storytelling

Anubhav Sinha, known for films like Mulk, Article 15 and Thappad, reflects on his evolution as a filmmaker and the contradictions that shape his worldview. As he travels through smaller Indian cities to understand the fate of single-screen theatres, Sinha discusses audience expectations, the impact of OTT platforms, and why he finds nuance, “the grey,” far more honest than black-and-white narratives. Interview: Anuj Kumar Videos: Tayyab Hussain S M and Jude Francis Weston Editing: Tayyab Hussain S M