Join us for the 99th episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents podcast as veteran actress Sushmita Mukherjee, known for her iconic roles in Golmaal and Dabba Cartel, opens up about her raw and unfiltered journey in Bollywood. From working with Shah Rukh Khan and Paresh Rawal in King Uncle to meeting Irrfan Khan for the first time, she shares unheard stories from her decades-long career. She recalls her hilarious experience playing Sameer’s mom in the cult comedy Golmaal, and reveals how Irrfan once worked with her just for the money. In this candid conversation, Sushmita also shares how director Priyadarshan once told her he's a big fan, and dives deep into important topics like modern-day feminism, the evolution of fame in Bollywood, and why most actors come to Mumbai via Delhi.b As a proud Bengali, she also reflects on the rebellious nature of Bengalis and the changes she has witnessed in the film industry over the years. From organic fame to today’s paid promotions and influencer culture, Sushmita keeps it real and raw. Don’t miss this episode packed with nostalgia, truth bombs, and Bollywood realities. Watch now!
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Chapters:
00:00 – Precap
01:33 – Intro
02:05 – Golmaal Memories & Comedy Legacy
03:32 – Playing a Blind Role in Golmaal
04:30 – Golmaal’s Iconic Song & Ganesh Acharya’s Magic
07:52 – Why I Want to Meet Shah Rukh Khan (SRK)
09:14 – What It Was Like Working with Irrfan Khan
13:33 – Bollywood Reality: Actors Buttering Producers
14:47 – Priyadarshan Once Called Me His Fan
18:28 – Why Every Actor Moves to Mumbai via Delhi
21:20 – Bollywood Fame: Then vs Now
24:42 – My Take on Feminism Today
29:38 – Outro
Correction at 9:18: The visuals mistakenly show Irrfan Khan with Shobana from Apna Aasman. The actual reference Sushmita ji is making is to the TV serial Rajpath, where she and Irrfan played a political couple. Thanks for understanding!
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