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“At 22, I was idealistic and brash when I reviewed films... ”: Shakun Batra

ByDinesh Raheja, Delhi
Jan 17, 2021 12:23 PM IST

The filmmaker talks about living in Mumbai, earning ₹9,000 per month, and working 15 hours a day.

At 22, where were you career-wise?

Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra with his friends Ayesha DeVitre (let) and Avantika Malik (right), on their way from Jaisalmer to the airport, when their car broke down
Kapoor & Sons director Shakun Batra with his friends Ayesha DeVitre (let) and Avantika Malik (right), on their way from Jaisalmer to the airport, when their car broke down
Goofing around with his co-writer Ayesha DeVitre
Goofing around with his co-writer Ayesha DeVitre
Shakun sporting his favourite pair of Oakleys sunglasses during the shooting of the film Don, where he was assistant to the director
Shakun sporting his favourite pair of Oakleys sunglasses during the shooting of the film Don, where he was assistant to the director
The filmmaker has fun with Stephen Gomes, the sound engineer on the sets of Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, for which he was the second assistant director
The filmmaker has fun with Stephen Gomes, the sound engineer on the sets of Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na, for which he was the second assistant director
Then and now Shakun Batra, who has also directed Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, at 22 (inset) and now, at 38
Then and now Shakun Batra, who has also directed Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, at 22 (inset) and now, at 38
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