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What if becoming a star actually means having fewer choices?

In this episode of Flirting with a Fish, Bollywood actor and writer Aditya Rawal talks about the difference between being an actor and becoming a star, and why fame can sometimes limit the freedom to experiment.

Aditya Rawal opens up about choosing unconventional characters, playing morally complex roles, and why he believes actors should understand their characters rather than judge them.

The conversation also explores how cinema theatres are losing their dominance as audiences move between OTT platforms, YouTube, social media, creators and streaming.

From acting and stardom to fame, power, ambition, fear and AI, Aditya shares an honest perspective on what it really means to build a long-term career as an actor.

He also talks about his work in Faraz and Daldal, character preparation, researching difficult roles, addiction, theatre and the connection between writing and acting.

What is real power? Does having more fame actually give you more freedom? And would you rather be known as a star or remembered as a great actor?

If you love Bollywood, Indian cinema, acting, filmmaking, storytelling and behind-the-scenes conversations with actors, this episode is for you.

Podcast Chapters

00:00:00 Trailer
00:01:51 How He Chooses His Roles
00:05:58 Losing Dominance of Cinema Theatres
00:07:18 Limitations of Being a Star
00:08:08 Star vs Actor
00:09:40 Judging the Character
00:11:09 Obsession for Work
00:11:46 What Scares Him
00:12:58 What Is Power?
00:16:42 What Is Ambition?
00:20:30 What Is Addiction?
00:21:58 Doing a Character With No Reference

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