In this eye-opening episode of Chat Masala, we interview Charu Shankar, an actor, dancer, and choreographer who has played many significant roles in films, web series, and short films. She is best known for her leading role as Mehrunissa in Epic Channels flagship show Siyaasat and has been widely praised for her portrayal of Indira Gandhi in Sony Liv's award-winning web series Rocket Boys. Her performance in the movie Animal was also well-recognized. She opens up about her diverse experiences working on Bollywood film sets alongside prominent filmmakers like Mira Nair, Ram Madhvani, and more. She reveals the key tips and tricks to manage your nerves, master your craft, and really optimize your physical and mental well-being. Finally, she describes the value and importance of performing with a sense of profound kindness, discipline, and above all, truth. Beyond the films, she recounts her pivot to the space of women's health, pre and post-natal fitness, and holistic care for young urban parents. Whether you're passionate about entering the movies or are just struggling to navigate your career path, this action-packed interview is sure to leave you brimming with optimism. Timestamps: 0:00 - 0:48 Preview 0:48 - 2:02 Introduction 2:02 - 4:15 Choosing a career path 4:15 - 5:20 Studying health and fitness 5:20 - 9:10 How to plan your future 9:10 - 13:30 Lessons from a Bollywood film set 13:30 - 18:30 Managing your nerves and mastering your craft 18:30 - 22:03 Maximizing downtime 22:03 - 24:07 Venturing into post natal care 24:07 - 26:37 The value of discipline 26:37 - 27:15 Finding a sense of purpose 27:15 - 29:00 Raising feminist men 29:00 - 35:03 Rapidfire Athena Education was founded nine years ago by two Princeton graduates, passionate about bringing visionary education to India. They founded Athena to enable high-school students to receive a world-class education, gain admission into Ivy League and other elite universities worldwide, and become the best version of themselves. Our robust team of writing counseling experts, in-house tech, research, and art mentors, and Harvard admissions consultant provide one-on-one support in all areas—from extracurricular profile development to college applications, and even essential life-skill building. Athena Education is now a leading education consulting firm modeled after the Ivy League with students in eleven countries. Share your feedback, and email your response to connect@athenaeducation.co.in! See you next week. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athena_education/ Website: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athenaeducationindia LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/athenaeducationindia Book a counseling session here: https://www.athenaeducation.co.in/book-a-session --------------------------------- #charushankar #animal #bollywood #rocketboys #delhicrime #aryaa #tvseries #siyasat #bollywoodpodcast #podcast #charu #shankar #chat #masala #chatmasala