In our latest Series C podcast our Founder & CEO, Pratham Mittal breaks down the business of Bollywood in an exclusive rendezvous with one of India’s most prolific and successful cinema entrepreneurs, Karan Johar.
Get a rare glimpse into Karan’s entrepreneurial side as he shares the startup journey of @DharmaMovies and the budgeting challenges of producing hit movies (which, as it turns out, can sometimes still result in losses). Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business!”
Producer, director, and business leader Karan Johar shares personal anecdotes on rising up, taking risks, introducing new talent, and the future of Bollywood and Tollywood. His insights on how business school students can fit into the Indian film industry are crucial for those looking to pivot to the industry.
Chapters:
1:20 – Karan Johar’s Entrepreneurial Journey
3:01 – Taking Dharma Productions Forward
4:12 – Balancing Family Business and Corporate Structure
5:18 – Karan Johar’s Relationship With His CEO
7:04 – The Risks and Rewards of Movie Investments
9:14 – The Startup Mentality in Filmmaking
11:20 – Best Investments and Popular Genres in Bollywood
13:06 – The Death of the Superstar in the West
15:12 – Superstar Economics vs Non-superstar Economics
16:00 – Can a Movie Be a Flop and Still Make Money?
17:08 – Entrepreneurial Opportunities in the Business of Cinema
22:00 – The History of Indian Cinema
25:17 – Bollywood Case Studies
28:50 – Vision for Commercial vs. Dramatic Films
29:53 – Telugu Cinema vs Hindi Cinema
32:19 – Untapped Potential of Indian Cinema
34:53 – What Motivates Karan Johar to Change the World With Cinema
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