“I’ve had my share of trolling for my pear-shaped body - I’d be told, ‘This won’t look good on you!’ and ‘Don’t wear body-hugging clothes!’ But why do we let anyone else dictate what we can and can’t wear? Why do we wait for Kardashians to change the beauty standards? Today, I want to change those beauty standards - by flaunting my curves, by wearing body-hugging clothes, and by loving myself unconditionally… because if I won’t, who will?”
Born and raised in a small town with big dreams, Mrunal first captivated audiences with her breakthrough role in the Indian television show Kumkum Bhagya, quickly rising to become a beloved figure in the world of cinema.
With her honest and compelling performances in films like 'Super 30', 'Batla House,' and of course, ‘Sita Ramam’, Mrunal has not only won hearts in India but has also made her mark internationally with 'Love Sonia.' Her journey from television to the silver screen is a testament to her hard work and ambition.
Beyond the spotlight, Mrunal opens up about her personal challenges, from navigating mental health struggles and overcoming the harsh scrutiny of trolls to openly talking about her mental health and finding balance in a life lived in the public eye.
Her filmography includes movies like Hello Nandan, Vitti Dandu, Surajya, Love Sonia, Super 30, Batla House, Ghost Stories, Toofaan, Dhamaka, Jersey, Sita Ramam, Jahaan, Selfiee, Gumraah, Lust Stories 2, Aankh Micholi, Pippa, Hi Nanna, The Family Star, and Pooja Meri Jaan.
Join us as we delve into the lows and celebrate the highs of her career, discover her perspectives on relationships, and get a sneak peek at what's next for this phenomenal talent. Don't miss a moment of this compelling conversation with Mrunal Thakur-it's sure to inspire and captivate!
We talked about:
. Deciding to become an actor
. Being in the public eye
. Being an ‘outsider’ in the industry
. Kumkum Bhagya
. Meeting Shahid Kapoor for the 1st time
. Working on Love Sonia
. Was Super 30 the game-changer?
. Journey with mental health
. Dealing with trolls & body-shaming
. Dealing with the low days
. On relationships
. Finding balance, egg freezing
. What's next?
. Google section
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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
01:10 - Welcome to the Podcast
01:50 - Mrunal’s Journey and her Meaning of Success
03:59 - Deciding to become an Actor
08:24 - Being in the Public Eye, Early Challenges
11:11 - Being an Outsider in the Industry
13:22 - Kumkum Bhagya- Story of how it Happened
14:25 - Meeting Shahid Kapoor for the 1st Time
15:42 - Equation with Shahid Kapoor + Special Memory
17:28 - Working on Love Sonia
24:59 - Was Super 30 the Game-Changer?
27:32 - Journey with Mental Health
31:26 - Beauty Standards and Being Trolled About Her Pear-Shaped Body
32:23 - Dealing with the Low Days
35:40 - Talking About Relationships
38:05 - Finding Balance, Egg Freezing
39:40 - What’s Next?
43:23 - Things We Couldn’t Find About You On Google
49:17 - Last Question
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