Bollywood Success, Low Phase, Money, Challenging Roles & Life - Manoj Bajpayee | FO188 Raj Shamani
Apr 11, 2024
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Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee discusses avoiding watching his own films, the success of Gangs of Wasseypur, challenges of portraying characters, and his word of advice. He also shares a funny incident with Sunny Hinduja and his most expensive spending.
The podcast highlights the immersive process of becoming a character in acting, focusing on the depth and challenges involved in portraying complex roles.
It also emphasizes the importance of balancing success and detachment in the industry, urging actors to avoid becoming overly attached to past achievements and ego.
Deep dives
Complex Characters in Acting
The podcast episode delves into the portrayal of complex characters in acting, emphasizing the challenges and depth involved in becoming a character. The discussion revolves around the intensity and immersion required to embody a character fully, leading to experiences where the actor feels deeply connected to the role. The conversation highlights the fine line between character portrayal and personal identity, showcasing the intricate process of character development and the emotional impact on actors.
Balancing Success and Detachment
Another key theme explored is the delicate balance between success and detachment, focusing on not becoming overly attached to achievements or ego. The conversation prompts reflection on the transient nature of accomplishments and the importance of continually seeking the next challenge. It emphasizes the need to detach oneself from past achievements to embrace future growth and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Evolution and Continuous Learning in Acting
The podcast delves into the evolution and continuous learning process within the acting industry, stressing the importance of updating one's skills and staying informed about industry trends. It discusses the significance of adapting to changing demands and constantly improving as an actor to meet the evolving requirements of roles. The conversation underscores the value of ongoing education, both through formal training and real-life experiences, to enhance performance and stay relevant in the field of acting.
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Manoj Bajpayee in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is one of the most loved actors in Bollywood who has done different genres of films. His popular content pieces include Gangs of Wasseypur, Satya, and Family Man. But today’s conversation is not just about the films he did but about the wisdom that he carries. We started this episode by talking about his early days when he decided to become an Actor and how destiny plays an important role in everything that happens in our lives. He then talks about how he prefers spending quality time with his friends over parties, how he had no PR for the longest time, and why he doesn’t portray a larger-than-life image or doesn’t do roles like that. He then shared about how his career and life changed after the movie Satya and shared his wisdom on success and failure. Towards the end he shared his perspective on materialistic things, what drives him in life, and what he thinks about doing movies with sensitive issues, and also shared stories after the release of his movie Budhia Singh. He then talked about why he doesn’t like seeing his photos or movies and how he grows himself as an actor. We then discussed why Gangs of Wasseypur became such a big hit, he then opened up about his mental health while preparing for the movie Gali Guleiya. We ended with discussing the most expensive things he bought and his equation with his family. For more such podcasts, subscribe to our channel! Follow Manoj Bajpayee On: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bajpayee.manoj/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BajpayeeManoj Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Spotlight.ManojBajpayee/
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