“Every time a film of mine does well, I get so much love from people across the country. But even so, I get told, ‘You're so underrated.’ At first, I used to wonder, ‘What am I doing wrong?’ But my mom told me, ‘If people are saying you’re underrated, that means you constantly have more to offer…’ Which is great! People believe that I can do better than what I’m doing right now… what could be better than that?”
Aditi, with her very many characters, has established herself as the epitome of grace, versatility, and ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity.
From her memorable debut in "Sringaram" to her critically acclaimed roles in films like "Yeh Saali Zindagi," "Rockstar," "Kaatru Veliyidai," "Padmaavat," and the more recent, "Heermandi," Aditi's journey in the film industry is a tale of reinvention and talent. In this episode, we delve into Aditi's inspiring journey, exploring the challenges she faced, the pivotal moments that shaped her career, and the secrets behind her success.
Join us as we uncover the story of a woman who has not only excelled in her field but has also remained true to herself and her values. Get ready to be inspired by Aditi Rao Hydari's remarkable story and figure out, "How the Hell Did She Do It?"
We talked about:
. Upbringing & Childhood dreams
. Early success
. Facing Casting Couch
. Wazir and working with Amitabh Bachchan
. Padmaavat
. BTS of Heeramandi
. Rockstar
. Personal life
. What is love?
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:20 - Introduction
02:21 - Upbringing and Childhood
05:57 - Early Success
09:17 - Experiencing Casting Couch & being told, “You’re underrated!”
11:50 - Wazir and working with Amitabh Bachchan
15:35 - Memories from Padmaavat & Ranveer Singh
18:42- Behind the scenes of Heeramandi
21:15- What she regrets about Rockstar
23:43- Personal Life
28:09- Meaning of Love
28:28- Things we couldn't find about you on Google
32:57- Advice
Links:
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