Director Kanu Behl on Sex, Masturbation & "Agra"

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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 masturbation

Follow Kanu Behl:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanubehl/

Timestamps

0:00 How Kanu is Fighting Against the Industry

5:00 Who Decides Distribution?

6:25 Cinema in Theatre vs. OTT

15:45 The 9-Year Making of Agra

19:09 Why This Story?

25:02 Why He Wanted to Be a Filmmaker

30:13 Researching S*x Chatrooms

34:52 The Element of Power in S*x

39:22 ‘Jaali’ in the Film

42:52 Agra is Not Just About “S*xual Repression”

47:12 Censor Board’s Reaction

50:52 How People Reacted to the Film

53:27 How He Convinced the Actors

55:27 Friends & Family’s Reaction

1:00:32 Power and Fantasy

1:04:12 Taking Positions and Rejecting Nuance

1:06:34 Time and Space in Films

1:12:31 Go Watch Agra

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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.

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