In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backstage chaos, to family dinners turned creative summits, this episode is a rich exploration of legacy, learning, and living artfully.What’s it like growing up in a theatre dynasty? Learning the craft of acting across generations, Navigating the complex balance of family and professionalism, The evolution of iconic productions like Waiting for Godot and Dear Liar, Education and self-discovery in creative careers are important? And many more such questions!Expect witty anecdotes, sincere insights, and a masterclass in storytelling—featuring the finest family of theatre.Whether you're a drama enthusiast or just curious about what it’s like to be a part of the shah family, this conversation is bursting with warmth, wisdom, and Shah-style sharpness.

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In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backstage chaos, to family dinners turned creative summits, this episode is a rich exploration of legacy, learning, and living artfully.What’s it like growing up in a theatre dynasty? Learning the craft of acting across generations, Navigating the complex balance of family and professionalism, The evolution of iconic productions like Waiting for Godot and Dear Liar, Education and self-discovery in creative careers are important? And many more such questions!Expect witty anecdotes, sincere insights, and a masterclass in storytelling—featuring the finest family of theatre.Whether you're a drama enthusiast or just curious about what it’s like to be a part of the shah family, this conversation is bursting with warmth, wisdom, and Shah-style sharpness.00:00-01:21 - Episode Introduction 01:22-02:30 - Guest Introduction 02:31-06:20 - How is growing up a shah? 06:21-10:37 - Personal and Professional Demarcation? 10:38-11:25 - “Dear Liar” 11:26-13:06 - Family as well as Artistic Partners 13:07-21:17 - How did Senior Shah's Parents shape them? 21:18-22:34 - Did you always want your kids to carry your legacy? 22:35-26:20 - You can never skip your education! 26:21-28:26 - Importance of Education 28:27-33:41 - “Waiting for Godot”33:42-36:33 - The experience of watching Waiting for Godot36:34-38:24 - Vivan’s experience in the play 38:25-41:41 - The difference in Approaches towards acting 41:42-43:35 - Theatre Acting Vs Cinema Acting43:36-46:40 - Vivaan’s experience working with Cameras46:41-47:38 - You should never focus on the next line! 47:39-49:22 - I carry the knapsack of my theatre tricks! 49:23-52:35 - Difference in efforts when acting in the cinema? 52:36-53:31 - How many shifts in a day?53:32-54:41 - Heeba’s training as a Director! 54:42-56:24 - Alchemy Theatre Group56:25-59:06 - How to figure out if a play isn't working? 59:07-1:01:25 - Future of Motley Productions1:01:26-1:04:05 - Legacy and Owning a Performance Space1:04:06-1:14:35 - Slow Burn Round 1:14:36-1:14:54 - Episode Outro

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join Akarsh for a candid, chaotic, and deeply insightful conversation about what it means to be a modern-day artist in India.What’s it like navigating the industry as a digital-first creator? How do you maintain authenticity while juggling algorithms, auditions, and expectations? What shifts when a YouTuber steps onto the stage or a theatre kid goes viral online? And what does “holding space” even mean in this hyper-connected, content-hungry world?Expect sharp reflections, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and refreshing honesty about the joys, struggles, and sheer hustle of living a creative life.Whether you're a budding influencer, a theatre nerd, or just someone curious about the messy beauty of modern storytelling — this episode is packed with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of heart.Watch the episode to know more!

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join Akarsh for a candid, chaotic, and deeply insightful conversation about what it means to be a modern-day artist in India.What’s it like navigating the industry as a digital-first creator? How do you maintain authenticity while juggling algorithms, auditions, and expectations? What shifts when a YouTuber steps onto the stage or a theatre kid goes viral online? And what does “holding space” even mean in this hyper-connected, content-hungry world?Expect sharp reflections, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and refreshing honesty about the joys, struggles, and sheer hustle of living a creative life.Whether you're a budding influencer, a theatre nerd, or just someone curious about the messy beauty of modern storytelling — this episode is packed with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of heart.Watch the episode to know more!📱 Listen on other platforms:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted-with-akarsh-khurana/id1795005785Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32MtZrIUns7iU0jSDBykfO?si=CSXs_bLPQOqXV-290UlsxQ&nd=1&dlsi=3d64464610364822Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/a3e58c5f-946f-434b-82f9-3d5b181b322e/unscripted-with-akarsh-khuranaCastboxhttps://castbox.fm/channel/Unscripted-with-Akarsh-Khurana-id6423561?country=usJiosaavnhttps://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/unscripted-with-akarsh-khurana/2/7MBPS-LoM40_🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes this season!#UnscriptedWithAkarshKhurana #season2premiere

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh.

With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts.

What does it mean to hold space as a woman in this industry? What are the disparities they face? How is it to be a Women Director in the Theatre Circle? And many more such questions!

Expect honest reflections, humorous anecdotes, and a whole lot of wisdom as they share the joys and heartbreaks of a life in storytelling.

Whether you're a theatre buff, an aspiring actor, or just curious about the magic behind the scenes this conversation is rich with insight, inspiration, and sisterhood.

00:00 -01:03 - Episode Introduction

01:04-01:59 - Guest Introduction

02:00-07:47 - Does Disparity Exist in Theatre? 

07:48-12:50 - What's it like to be a Women Director? 

12:51-13:39 - Supporting Women is not Feminism! 

13:40-20:06 - Difference working with Female & Male Directors 

20:07-21:38 - The Change after MeToo Movement 

21:39-23:20 - The Disparity in the Technical Department

23:21-24:54 - Less Female Representation in Writing? 

24:55-28:23 - Does Female Centric work sell?

28:24-30:44 - The Perspective Of Commercial Theatre 

30:45-33:55 - An Advent of Female Driven Content in Theatre? 

33:56-38:40 - The Women that Inspired you in Theatre

38:41-40:17 - Dreams Projects 

40:18-43:11 - Projects that you Regretted

43:12-45:17 - Recent Plays Recommendation

45:18-45:35 - Episode Outro 

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh.

With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts.

What does it mean to hold space as a woman in this industry? What are the disparities they face? How is it to be a Women Director in the Theatre Circle? And many more such questions!

Expect honest reflections, humorous anecdotes, and a whole lot of wisdom as they share the joys and heartbreaks of a life in storytelling.

Whether you're a theatre buff, an aspiring actor, or just curious about the magic behind the scenes this conversation is rich with insight, inspiration, and sisterhood.

In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheeba Chaddha, Neil Bhoopalam, and Shweta Tripathi.

From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and storytellers find meaning in their roles? What are the highs and lows of life in the performing arts?

Our guests open up about their personal journeys, creative struggles, and the philosophies that shape their work across film and theatre.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theatre enthusiast, or just love compelling stories — this conversation is filled with inspiration, insight, and heart.

00:00-01:08 - Episode Introduction

1:09-2:25 - Guest Introduction 

2:26-17:42 - Passion and Profession 

17:43-26:30 - Character work on Camera tougher?

26:31-29:00 -9 years to Mirzapur S1?

29:01-38:25 - Do you take anything from one to another sphere? 

38:26- 45:08 - Offseason for theatre?

45:09-48:47 - Shweta’s Journey in Theatre 

48:48-55:15 -  Importance of Formal Training 

55:16-56:52 -  Keep Learning Always 

56:53-59:07 - The Magic of Control over Audience 

59:08-1:01:07 - Wish your kids take after you?

1:01:08-1:05:23 - Most challenging Roles 

1:05:24-1:06:44 - Dream Projects 

1:06:45-1:09:36 - Recent play that you loved 

1:09:37-1:12:365 - Projects you Regret

1:12:36-1:13:12 - Outro

In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheebha Chadha, Neil Bopanna, and Shweta Tripathi.

From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and storytellers find meaning in their roles? What are the highs and lows of life in the performing arts?

Our guests open up about their personal journeys, creative struggles, and the philosophies that shape their work across film and theatre.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theatre enthusiast, or just love compelling stories — this conversation is filled with inspiration, insight, and heart.

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In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Listen now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling!

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In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Watch now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling!

00:00 - 01:02 (Intro) 01:02 - 02:40 (Guest Introduction)02:40 - 10:35 (What inspired you to be Playwrights?) 10:36 - 16:19 (Writer’s Bloc and Why did it shut?) 16:20 - 21:29 (How do you decide what to write?21:30 - 22:32 (Story behind Chappa Katta) 22:33 - 25:53( Theatre becoming a Thesis)25:54 - 31:24 (Constraints of Practically Writing a play) 31:25 - 35:37 (Controversies and Its Impact on your work)35:38 - 36:10 (Language of the Newspaper) 36:11 - 37:10 (The Djinns of Eidgah and Pulwama Attack) 37:11 - 40:00 (Compulsion to make plays entertaining?) 40:01 - 43:14 (How does a play lose relevance?)43:15 - 47:08 (Modifying previous works) 47:09 - 51:49 (Is there a lack of original writing?) 51:50 - 53:01 (Programs for young writers)53:02 - 55:11 (Good Theatre and Bad Theatre Scene) 55:12 - 58:52 (Slow Burn) 58:53 - 1:02:39 (Advice for Writers) 1:02:40 -1:06:16 (Your Own Favourite Piece of Writing) 1:06:17 - 1:06:35 (Outro)

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