The Center Stage for South Asian Cinema
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The Center Stage for South Asian Cinema
Season 3 dropping August 2025! Follow us on all social platforms to stay up to date!

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.0:00 : 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 Brand45:24: How do you bring South Asian Cinema to Center Stage?
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