Lakshya on Reality of Bollywood, SRK, Karan Johar, Aryan Khan & Nepotism | FO422 Raj Shamani

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Oct 18, 2025

The guest dives into the complex realities of Bollywood politics, revealing the insecurities that often fuel public narratives. Inspired by Shah Rukh Khan, he shares how personal experiences have shaped his craft and confidence. The conversation explores the impact of dropping his surname for unfiltered recognition and how persistence through auditions defines success. He reflects on the role of money for security, the importance of discipline, and the desire for family amidst his relentless ambition in the industry.

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Fiction Reflects Industry Insecurities

Bollywood's public narratives are fiction inspired by real insecurities and politics.
Lakshya notes industry PR and narrative-building amplify insecurities and ego-driven politics.

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ADVICE

Limit Social Media Clarifications

Don't respond to every social media story because judgment forms before you justify.
Stop consuming every comment; protect your focus and mental sanity.

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Treat Stardom As Relentless Grind

Grind consistently: long hours of prep, meetings, and maintenance are non-negotiable.
Treat craft, fitness and promo as parts of the job and schedule them daily.

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Reality vs Fiction of 'Bastards of Bollywood'

03:48 • 2min

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Handling Social Media Noise and Criticism

05:59 • 2min

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Feeling Inferior and Finding Confidence

08:16 • 2min

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Shah Rukh Khan as an Inspiration

09:59 • 3min

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Meeting Karan Johar and Getting Cast

12:44 • 9min

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Why He Dropped His Surname

21:26 • 6min

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Creative Shame and Craft Improvement

27:18 • 2min

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Perseverance Through Rejections

28:50 • 5min

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Relentless Grind: Wanting It Like Breathing

33:21 • 8min

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Choosing Quality Over Quantity

40:53 • 5min

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Fear, Preparation, and Asking Questions on Set

45:54 • 1min

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Father's Sacrifice as Motivation

47:22 • 6min

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Sacrifice Guilt and Providing for Family

53:20 • 3min

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Gifts, Middle-Class Mindset, and Money

56:00 • 2min

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Thoughts on Having a Family and Fatherhood

58:18 • 56sec

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Why Money Matters to Security

59:14 • 48sec

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Admiration and Critique of His Father

01:00:01 • 2min

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Asserting Self-Worth on Set

01:02:17 • 2min

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Buying a BMW and Celebrating Milestones

01:03:51 • 2min

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Early Break: Roadies Audition to TV

01:05:27 • 4min

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Childhood Hardships and the Drive to Escape

01:09:41 • 6min

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Numbness, Escape, and Obsession with Work

01:15:26 • 2min

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Power Through Discipline and Hard Work

01:17:13 • 5min

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Enjoying Solitude and Simple Life

01:22:21 • 2min

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Relationships, Dating, and Readiness

01:24:07 • 3min

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Treating Acting Like Sports: Mamba Mentality

01:27:11 • 2min

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Refusing to Erase Past Struggles

01:28:42 • 3min

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Voice Training and Overcoming Insecurity

01:31:23 • 4min

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Measuring Career Momentum After BATS

01:34:58 • 56sec

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Ambition to Be Number One

01:35:53 • 4min

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Defining Stardom and SRK's Example

01:39:57 • 4min

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Aryan Khan's Conviction and Filmmaking Spirit

01:43:35 • 3min

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Friendship with Raghav Juyal and On-Set Camaraderie

01:46:46 • 4min

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Ongoing Self-Transformation and Impression Management

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:48) - Reality of Ba***ds of Bollywood
(08:00) - Feeling inferior
(09:57) - SRK as an inspiration
(14:43) - Meeting Karan Johar
(26:08) - Why he removed his surname
(27:13) - Creative shame
(28:31) - Feelings after movies were shelved
(35:27) - Stoic mentality
(41:40) - Choosing quality over quantity
(46:19) - His fears
(53:13) - Sacrifice guilt
(59:55) - Lakshya on his dad
(1:03:41) - Buying a BMW
(1:05:18) - Roadies journey
(1:09:42) - Childhood
(1:17:06) - Sense of power
(1:20:45) - Spending time alone
(1:24:08) - Relationships
(1:27:34) - Mamba mentality
(1:28:39) - Attachment theory
(1:31:17) - Insecurity about his voice
(1:35:42) - Aspiration to be No. 1
(1:39:57) - Stardom
(1:42:35) - Passion of Aryan Khan
(1:46:41) - Friendship with Raghav Juyal
(1:50:46) - Impression management
(1:56:41) - Thank you for listening
(1:56:52) - BTS
(1:58:18) - Outro

In this episode, we have Lakshya, one of the most exciting young actors in the country known for his powerful performance in Kill. From being a shy kid who grew up with big dreams to finding his place in Bollywood, Lakshya opens up about the fears, rejections, and small wins that shaped his journey.

We talked about what “being real” in the film industry actually means, how he deals with judgment, and why learning to say “no” has become one of the hardest yet most important lessons of his life. Lakshya shares how

In the last segment, we talk about his personal life, his childhood, his relationship with his family, and how fame tested his sense of self.

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