In this conversation, Anuj Radia speaks with Hamlet director Aneil Karia alongside producer and lead actor Riz Ahmed, joined by cast members Art Malik and Sheeba Chaddha. The discussion explores how Shakespeare’s tragedy is reimagined within a contemporary British South Asian setting, focusing on performance, pressure, identity and the emotional weight of translating a classical text into a lived, modern world.
Presented by Universal Pictures, the film stars Riz Ahmed in the title role and is directed by Academy Award winner Aneil Karia, with Morfydd Clark, Joe Alwyn, Avijit Dutt, Timothy Spall, Art Malik and Sheeba Chaddha completing the ensemble. Set within a wealthy British South Asian family, the film blends Shakespeare’s original language with modern design and cultural specificity, examining power, grief and moral responsibility. Adapted from William Shakespeare’s play, Hamlet reflects Karia’s distinctive filmmaking sensibility following The Long Goodbye, while Ahmed brings urgency and psychological intensity to one of theatre’s most demanding roles.
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Anuj Radia is a prominent independent journalist based in the UK. Over his career, Anuj has interviewed some of the biggest names in Bollywood and Hollywood. He’s also worked with mainstream publications like Deadline Hollywood and has covered the prestigious Oscars in 2021. He is vocal about accurate cultural representations in the West and LGBTQIA+ rights. He has also participated in campaigns for mental health awareness. Furthermore, he regularly hosts Q&As for film festivals such as the London Indian Film Festival and the UK Asian Film Festival, frequently held at the high-profile BAFTA 195 and BFI. Anuj has also collaborated with prominent film companies like Zee Studios in hosting special consulate screenings of blockbuster Hindi movies at iconic venues like Vue Cinema Leicester Square. He has recently widened his experience in television, appearing as a panellist for Zee TV and as a radio presenter.
Since its foundation in 2018, Filme Shilmy has evolved into becoming a popular, independent, online portal which covers the latest film news, reviews, features and interviews. The publication is dedicated to its no-holds-barred approach in presenting perspectives regarding the entertainment industry as a whole. Though firmly rooted in its Indian background, the website transcends barriers through its coverage of cinema across various languages and countries. Features notable interviews with illustrious personalities, including (but not limited to): Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Rani Mukerji, Priyanka Chopra, Madhuri Dixit, Zachary Levi, Vidya Balan, Riz Ahmed, The Russo Brothers and Gurinder Chadha. In 2023, the outlet‘s ethos of embracing culture and cinema progressed into launching its own chat show with ReelN Ltd called ‘The Filme Shilmy Show’. The editions included esteemed guests like Rishi Rich, Veronica Mehta and Pravesh Kumar MBE, to name a few. The first of its kind in the UK, this live in-person talk show aims to bridge the gap between British audiences and South Asian talents from home and away. Filme Shilmy is a growing medium and is in development for more exciting ventures.
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