Kalki Koechlin on Bollywood, Breaking Norms and Inspiring Change

About this Podcast:

Celebrated actor and activist Kalki Koechlin joins us to share her journey across cultures and art forms—from growing up in Tamil Nadu with French parents to making bold creative choices in theatre, film, and digital media. She opens up about navigating identity, overcoming rejection, and redefining motherhood and feminism. From Margarita with a Straw to Made in Heaven, Kalki reflects on storytelling, resilience, and the evolving landscape of cinema in the OTT era. With honesty and insight, she challenges norms and celebrates the power of authenticity in both life and art.

Key Takeaways:

• Kalki’s identity is shaped by her multicultural background.
• Artistic freedom is about self-exploration and expression.
• Rejection can lead to the most honest and impactful work.
• Representation of disability in cinema is crucial for awareness
• Films can spark important conversations about women’s rights.
• Motherhood brings both challenges and profound changes.
• Water birth offers a gentler transition for babies.
• Kalki’s roles often lead to misconceptions about her personality.
• Fairy tales need to be reimagined for modern audiences.
• Bollywood reflects societal values and changes.
• Aamir Khan releasing the movie on YouTube.

Listen to one of the Best Indian Podcasts featuring Kalki Koechlin as she talks Bollywood, feminism, identity, and breaking norms in cinema

00:00 Highlights
01:07 Navigating Identity and Cultural Labels
04:50 Kalki on Rejection & Self-Discovery
06:05 Kalki’ role in Margarita with a Straw & Disability in Cinema
09:52 Women’s Rights and Workplace Equality
10:53 The Impact of Motherhood on Career
13:45 Gully Boy Film: Exploring Class Struggles in Film
17:18 The Evolution of Storytelling in the Digital Age
20:38 The Role of Artists in Social Issues
22:01 Navigating Personal Relationships in the Public Eye
24:40 Motherhood: The Beautiful and the Brutal
28:19 Water Birth: A Personal Choice
32:34 Misconceptions About Kalki and Her Roles
34:27 Reimagining Fairy Tales for Modern Audiences
36:37 Bollywood: A Reflection of Society

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