How a 22-Year-Old Directed Manoj Bajpayee & Won a National Award | UT EP139

Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/K3dkhJGhMog8nAYXA Join us for Episode 139 of Unfolding Talents, featuring the brilliant filmmaker E. Nivas, the mind behind Shool, Dum, and several cult favourites. In this explosive conversation, we get deep into the untold stories behind his most iconic films. From crafting the unforgettable climax of Shool to shooting in the heart of Bihar during peak tension, Niwas opens up for the first time ever! He talks about the emotional scene that made the entire set cry, the shocking moment when someone from the crowd casually offered a revolver during a shoot, and whether he was secretly trying to impress Ram Gopal Varma in his early days. Niwas also shares how he made a Marathi actor do a Bihari role, the surprising story of Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rajpal Yadav almost leaving Mumbai, and the terrifying near-death incident that changed everything for him. From Salman Khan throwing a special party for him, to the cult rise of Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, to Saif Ali Khan stepping in for Manoj Bajpayee, this episode is packed with revelations. He breaks down how Vivek Oberoi landed Dum the emotional day Bobby Deol hugged him for minutes, and his downfall & Comeback! He also talks about the story behind the song “Aayi Hoon UP Bihar Lootne,” and the truth about whether SRK and RGV were ever making a film together. If you love Bollywood stories, raw honesty, and behind-the-scenes drama, this one’s absolutely unmissable. Subscribe To Our Digital Commentary Podcast Channel For More Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd7Ts5bAA7vConNzJfOKzbA Watch Unfolding Talents On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLku_RIQ2rWc-1S1RJ8S2ntn7-zXPvlBdU Follow Us On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digitalcommentary/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/digitalcommentary/ X: https://twitter.com/DigCommentary Follow Our Guest: E Niwas: https://www.instagram.com/eniwas?igsh=ZHFoaXd3MHdxaTJt Follow Our Host : Bibhu Nandan Singh: https://www.instagram.com/bibhu_nandan_singh/?hl=en Chapters: 00:00 - Precap 02:00 - Intro 03:08 - Shooting Shool’s Iconic Monologue 06:14 - When Everyone Started Crying on the Set of Shool 08:34 - Filming Shool During Bihar’s Jungle Raj Era 10:55 - Was E. Niwas Trying to Impress RGV? 12:58 - Casting a Marathi Actor as a Bihari 15:08 - Discovering Rajpal Yadav at Prithvi Theatre 16:54 - Surviving a Deadly Train Accident 20:42 - The Shelved Film with Salman Khan 23:53 - Regret of Not Working with Salman 24:48 - Cult Characters of Love Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega 27:17 - When Saif Ali Khan Replaced Manoj Bajpayee 29:07 - Casting Vivek Oberoi in Dum 31:32 - My Bond with Bobby Deol 33:58 - Life After Shool’s Success 37:13 - Plans for Shool 2 38:22 - Shooting ‘Hum Aaye Hain UP Bihar Lootne’ 39:55 - When SRK Was About to Work with RGV 41:29 - Outro About Digital Commentary: We are the non-fiction wing of KathaVersse Media Network, bringing you engaging chat shows, podcasts, and travel shows on a wide range of topics, including cinema, web shows, pop culture, sports, and everything in between. Tune in for fresh, insightful content delivered directly to your screens. For collaborations and other queries please reach out to us at [email protected] #Shool #ManojBajpayee #SalmanKhan #RGV #BollywoodPodcast #UnfoldingTalents #DigitalCommentary #E_Niwas #BollywoodStories #Filmmaking #BehindTheScenes