Sohum Shah On Tumbbad, Bollywood's Downfall, SRK, Nepotism & Life | FO318 Raj Shamani

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Timestamps:(00:00) - Intro

(01:57) - Early Struggles(04:13) - How SRK Inspired Him(06:14) - Battling Self-Esteem Issues(08:28) - Struggling with English(11:19) - Not Fitting in Mumbai(13:29) - Overcoming Self-Doubt(17:04) - Maharani Experience(22:00) - Learning Acting(24:05) - Why Most Actors Fail(29:42) - Starless Bollywood(31:20) - Studios vs. Producers(35:42) - Tumbbad’s Success(38:19) - Truth About Tumbbad 2(39:16) - His New Film Crazy(40:46) - Business of Parallel Cinema(41:26) - Dreaming of Oscars(46:55) - When Tumbbad Flopped(48:19) - Acting Advice(50:19) - Why Influencers Fail(51:55) - Mental Health (55:46) - Meeting SRK(57:44) - Bollywood vs Hollywood(1:00:56) - BTS(1:01:29) - Outro

In today’s episode, we have with us Sohum Shah,Actor & Producer Founder - Sohum Shah Films and filmmaker behind Tumbbad and Ship of Theseus. He opens up about his early struggles in Mumbai- facing stage fear, anxiety, and rejection - before making a comeback.

From running away in 2012 due to self-doubt to finally mastering his craft, Sohum shares how he overcame obstacles, learned acting from mentors like Anand Gandhi, Adesh Prasad, and Prashant Singh, and built his career despite not having industry connections.Sohum discusses his iconic role as Bhima Bharti in Maharani, the power of strong dialogues, and why audiences now prefer unpredictable storytelling. He also reveals exclusive insights on Tumbbad 2 & 3, why Tumbbad became a cult hit, and his unconventional take on the Oscars being overrated.Towards the end, Sohum shares his advice for aspiring actors, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, learning acting and writing, and seeking therapy to navigate the pressures of the industry. This is a deep dive into cinema, struggles, and success - don’t miss itTo Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎

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