Kalki Koechlin on Bollywood, Breaking Norms and Inspiring Change | Ep 239

Celebrated actor and activist Kalki Koechlin joins us to share her journey across cultures and art forms—from growing up in Tamil Nadu with French parents to making bold creative choices in theatre, film, and digital media. She opens up about navigating identity, overcoming rejection, and redefining motherhood and feminism. From Margarita with a Straw to Made in Heaven, Kalki reflects on storytelling, resilience, and the evolving landscape of cinema in the OTT era. With honesty and insight, she challenges norms and celebrates the power of authenticity in both life and art.

Key Takeaways:

• Kalki's identity is shaped by her multicultural background.
• Artistic freedom is about self-exploration and expression.
• Rejection can lead to the most honest and impactful work.
• Representation of disability in cinema is crucial for awareness.
• Films can spark important conversations about women's rights.
• Motherhood brings both challenges and profound changes.
• Water birth offers a gentler transition for babies.
• Kalki's roles often lead to misconceptions about her personality.
• Fairy tales need to be reimagined for modern audiences.
• Bollywood reflects societal values and changes.
• Aamir Khan releasing the movie on YouTube.

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Chapters:

• 00:00 Highlights
• 01:07 Navigating Identity and Cultural Labels
• 04:50 Kalki on Rejection & Self-Discovery
• 06:05 Kalki' role in Margarita with a Straw & Disability in Cinema
• 09:52 Women’s Rights and Workplace Equality
• 10:53 The Impact of Motherhood on Career
• 13:45 Gully Boy Film: Exploring Class Struggles in Film
• 17:18 The Evolution of Storytelling in the Digital Age
• 20:38 The Role of Artists in Social Issues
• 22:01 Navigating Personal Relationships in the Public Eye
• 24:40 Motherhood: The Beautiful and the Brutal
• 28:19 Water Birth: A Personal Choice
• 32:34 Misconceptions About Kalki and Her Roles
• 34:27 Reimagining Fairy Tales for Modern Audiences
• 36:37 Bollywood: A Reflection of Society

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