Crazy Struggle Story of KD Sir - Rejections, Failure, Loss, Disappointments & Becoming a Hit Machine

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Episode X: Crazy Struggle Story of KD Sir - Rejections, Failure, Loss, Disappointments & Becoming a Hit Machine

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From 9 years of struggle to sterling success. He got his first chance after 9 years of relentless struggle and his first film transformed the industry. This is the untold journey of Gujarat’s most iconic filmmaker. Kris… From 9 years of struggle to sterling success. He got his first chance after 9 years of relentless struggle and his first film transformed the industry. This is the untold journey of Gujarat’s most iconic filmmaker. Krishnadev Yagnik isn't just a director, he is a changemaker. From writing and directing 'Chhello Divas' that captured the voice of a generation, to creating the psychological thriller 'Vash', which was later remade in Bollywood as Shaitaan, KD Sir has cemented his name in Indian cinema. But behind this success lies a decade of heartbreaks, near-misses, and relentless self-belief. In this rare, heart-to-heart conversation, he speaks about his personal battles, creative process, and the cost of building something great, opening up like never before. Topics we covered: - His insane struggle story of 9 years - How life changed after Chhello Divas - The story behind Vash and its journey to Bollywood - Why did "Raado" not succeed? - How to write a successful film - The day he performed with Ustad Sultan Khan - How money affects film-making - A disturbing trend in Bollywood - Lessons for upcoming storytellers and filmmakers This is not just a filmmaker’s story, it’s a masterclass in resilience, self-awareness, and building something timeless. Host: Jay Thadeshwar, Entrepreneur, Investor Podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.thadeshwar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaythadeshwar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar Guest: Krishnadev Yagnik, Film Director Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krishnadevyagnik/ Subscribe To Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar ============================= Timestamps 00:00 – Teaser 02:52 – Introduction 04:18 – KD સર કેમ ઓછું બોલે છે? 05:14 – What makes a good filmmaker? 05:51 – Why does he write his own films? 06:42 – How much conviction is too much in your work? 09:10 – How to write a successful film 12:40 – The real reason behind making certain films 13:57 – Why did "Raado" not succeed? 18:13 – How to overcome failure 23:29 – When he actually wanted to become a music director 27:04 – A music assistant insulted him to his face 29:04 – How Jatin Pandit gave him his first break 31:44 – Sunidhi Chauhan was supposed to sing his song, but then this happened 38:00 – Why he never intended to become a director 40:00 – Who supported him during his struggle 41:43 – The day he performed with Ustad Sultan Khan 44:17 – How he motivated himself during tough times 45:35 – How Chhello Divas was the result of manifestation 48:32 – He learned filmmaking in the most unexpected way 52:20 – Why Pankaj Kapoor shouted at him 57:46 – He used to meet Ajay Devgn every day 1:02:55 – Why he never fell in love 1:03:41 – Every aspiring filmmaker needs to hear this 1:06:48 – Why he launched so many new artists 1:08:58 – When he told Ravi Gohil to get abs in 6 months 1:11:33 – The bold decision to make Trisha on the Rocks 1:13:06 – Why he changed genres in his films 1:14:13 – His and Vishal Shah's struggle to fund Chhello Divas 1:19:32 – How commerce affects scriptwriting 1:21:10 – What makes a film a “cult classic”? 1:24:47 – What’s special about Neeraj Pandey’s films? 1:25:24 – Are films like Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur making us more depressed? 1:27:47 – A disturbing trend in Bollywood 1:31:50 – Why some directors have a fixed style 1:35:53 – The best way to finish a movie on time 1:39:23 – Why Gujarati cinema is struggling and how to fix it 1:42:39 – A rare chance to see KD Sir's narration process 1:44:07 – Rapid fire round 1:51:09 – Conclusion #KrishnadevYagnik #gujaraticinema #behindthescenes #Raado #ChhelloDivas #vashikaran #shaitaan #filmmakingjourney #regionalcinema #gujaratifilmindustry #creativejourney #podcastindia #cinematalks #inspiringconversations #realtalk #struggletosuccess #jaythadeshwar

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Episode X: Crazy Struggle Story of KD Sir - Rejections, Failure, Loss, Disappointments & Becoming a Hit Machine

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