Jyotika might have remained missing from the Hindi film screens for several years now, but down South, she's been a strong female face and voice, channeling her stardom to back films with merit and value. And when it was time for her to make her Hindi comeback, she chose something as substantial as Shaitaan to do it, that eventually is bringing her rave reviews. One of the finest performers across languages today, Jyotika joins Galatta India host Nayandeep Rakshit for the first episode of their brand new show She Can - a show that celebrates the power, journeys, strength and stories of women. And boy did she speak! From revealing how her first Hindi film failing affected her emotionally to discussing why she left Hindi films and set out for a celebrated South career, from the South vs North divide slowly diminishing to selecting only roles that show women with dignity and respect, Jyotika speaks about it all. She also discusses the challenges of being a woman - how she never conformed to the industry norms, how she missed out on a Best Actress National Award just by one vote and how she won't be a part of films just to dance and cheer the leading man. In the end, she also opens up about taking a sabbatical from films post marriage with superstar Suriya, what made her come back with a bang, and how motherhood truly changed her. She also finally reveals why she and Suriya haven't been seen together in a film for a really long time and how she recommended him for Kakha Kakha - a film that catapulted him into superstardom. Watch this exclusive chat right here.
Location: Mitron, Bandra
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Promo- 0:00
Introduction- 2:03
Jyotika on Shaitaan success- 3:15
"Ajay and Me both felt it was happening to our kids"-Jyothika on Shaitaan story- 4:36
Jyotika on 25 years of break from Hindi film industry- 6:25
Jyotika on acceptance from the industry- 7:53
Jyotika on Shaitaan's box-office success- 9:38
"Women walking out of my film is going to feel proud"- Jyotika- 11:34
"It was difficult to hit Madhavan"- Jyotika- 14:41
Jyotika on her movie Kaathal with Mammootty- 18:34
"First 10 years of my career were largely to get films with bigger heroes- Jyotika- 22:29
Jyotika on Pan India Wave- 25:58
Jyotika on her debut movie- 31:01
Jyotika on not getting work in Bollywood and taking up South movie offers- 33:55
Jyotika on missing the National Award by 1 vote- 36:25
Jyotika on being down to earth even after getting stardom- 38:00
Jyotika on her love story with Suriya- 45:05
"Change has to come from male superstars to have strong female lead films"- Jyotika- 45:37
Jyotika on taking a 8 years of break at the peak of her career- 47:41
Jyotika on her powerful roles- 58:28
Jyotika on her kids- 54:01
Jyotika on dealing with judgements- 55:57
Are Jyotiika and Suriya doing a movie together?- 59:25
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