What Working with Irrfan Khan Taught Me Ft. Tanuja Chandra | The Aditi Surana Show | S1 E16
1h 3m | Jul 17, 2023What made Irrfan Khan stand out? What made him so special?
Tanuja answers all these questions, as we get into a conversation about how Yogi came into being, how Bollywood is no more a single-dimensional genre and how she, as a director, navigated her way through the industry.
Tune in to know more!
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About Tanuja Chandra:
Tanuja Chandra, a notable Indian filmmaker, writer, and staunch advocate of feminism and liberal values, has made significant contributions to the world of cinema.
She has earned recognition as a co-writer and director of the critically acclaimed film "Qarib Qarib Singlle."
Furthermore, she played a pivotal role in co-writing the screenplay for Yash Chopra's iconic film "Dil To Pagal Hai." Chandra has carved a niche for herself by consistently directing films that prioritize women's perspectives, with female characters taking center stage as the protagonists.
Her dedication to portraying strong, independent women on screen has been widely appreciated and admired.
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About Aditi Surana Show:
Welcome to The Aditi Surana Show, where we bring you stories of high performers who are not afraid to share their vulnerabilities, imperfections, failures and struggles while talking about their success. Season 1 of The Aditi Surana Show features pathbreakers who have broken norms and achieved success in their respective fields. We dive deep into their mental fitness secrets and discuss how we can all learn from their experiences. Our show is more like a live one on one coaching session where our guests share breakthrough moments that can inspire viewers to accept themselves on a deeper level. So tune in to The Aditi Surana Show to discover how you too can achieve your full potential.
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About Aditi Surana:
Meet Aditi Surana, a high-performance coach, a behavioural analyst with 19 years of experience and the founder of India's only mental fitness gym called APT. During the pandemic lockdown, Aditi assisted over 40,000 people in becoming wellness warriors, providing them with the tools and techniques to manage stress and anxiety effectively. Her success in this endeavour led her to become a content creator, and she now uses an interview/podcast format to answer people's questions and share her expertise. Aditi's coaching skills are exceptional, and she has even coached Femina Miss India in 2022, helping them develop techniques and methods to achieve their full potential. Her approach makes mental fitness fun, functional, and fashionable, making it easy for people to discuss their issues and seek help. With her guidance and support, Aditi has helped countless individuals become 10% mentally fitter, and she continues to inspire and empower more people to prioritize their mental well-being.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - 3:35 - Intro.
3:36 - 5:52 - What were the challenges?
5:53 - 11:53 - Depth of characters who don’t reach the pinnacle of success.
11:54 - 16:07 - How did you manage to keep creating every consecutive year?
16:08 - 17:35 - Bad movie reviews.
17:36 - 22:10 - Putting up a brave face and doing things for others.
22:11 - 25:45 - What tools do you use to cope up?
25:46 - 33:45 - Qarib Qarib Single, the story.
33:46 - 36:11 - Irrfan Khan as Yogi.
36:12 - 41:03 - Is the only way to deal with fluctuating self esteem to tell yourself is that your work isn’t you?
41:04 - 49:08 - How do you balance the preachiness and the message you wish to put out in the world?
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The Aditi Surana Show Credits:
Produced by APT Mental Fitness Gym
Directed by Rasshi Ganeriwal
Hosted by Aditi Surana
Post-production by The Tweaky Tales
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