Join us on the 95th episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents podcast as we sit down with the legendary Saurabh Shukla, known for his iconic roles in Jolly LLB, Satya, PK, Bandit Queen, and more! In this episode, he opens up about winning a National Award for Jolly LLB after 20 years, and why he initially rejected it. He shares his father’s reaction to his films, his mother’s habit of collecting his interview cutouts, and how a Bombay Times journalist mocked his dressing sense. He also talks about working without a team and how Anurag Basu & Ranbir Kapoor helped him rediscover his passion for acting. He also discusses his most challenging role in PK, the funniest deleted scene from Bandit Queen, and how Satya explored the human side of gangsters. Watch till the end as he reveals why comedy comes from struggles, the art of slapstick humor, and what it takes to thrive in Bollywood. Don’t miss this deep dive into one of India’s most versatile actors!
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Chapters:
00:00 - Precap
02:07 - Saurabh Shukla's Musical Family
04:47 - Father's Reaction to My Movies
06:42 - Mom used to Collect My Interview Cutouts
07:39 - Bombay Times Mocked My Dressing Sense
12:40 - Why I Don’t Work with a Team
14:13 - National Award After 20 Years
17:57 - How Ranbir Kapoor Reignited My Passion
19:08 - I Initially Rejected Jolly LLB
20:36 - When I Broke the President's Protocol
23:29 - Funniest Deleted Scene from Bandit Queen
28:50 - Osho's 5000 Jokes Collection
32:09 - Comedy Comes from Pain & Struggles
36:22 - 30 Years of Prep for Jolly LLB
38:35 - PK’s Swami Ji Was My Toughest Role
42:48 - Satya’s Real Take on Gangsters
45:25 - The Art of Slapstick Comedy
49:38 - Outro
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