Abhishek Banerjee on Childhood, Casting, Pataal Lok, Stree, Bollywood & Life | FO304 Raj Shamani
Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu Order 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0 Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2J Subscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:- https://www.youtube.com/@rajshamaniclips https://www.youtube.com/@RajShamani.Shorts 📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLE0Jo6NF_JYO5-phess8GKafKMtPv3tfZ Timestamps: (00:00) - Intro (03:35) - Childhood (05:59) - Bengal vs South (09:13) - Relationship with father (16:29) - American Dream (22:03) - Artistic romance (23:24) - Trade-up partner (25:58) - Stardom today (28:47) - Bombay journey (40:21) - Forming Casting Bay (43:18) - Making Stree (44:38) - Life regrets (46:20 - Casting couch in films (49:21) - Shocking producer demand (49:32) - Firing a junior (1:02:44) - Few Good Men (1:05:33) - Favorite scenes (1:07:23) - Hathoda Tyagi (1:08:30) - Why Mirzapur hit big (1:09:31) - Breaking new talent (1:14:47) - Tips for future stars (1:25:40) - Podcast end (1:25:51) - Outro In today's episode of Figuring Out, Raj Shamani speaks with Abhishek Banerjee, a talented actor and casting director in Bollywood. Abhishek opens up about his early life, challenges, and journey into acting and casting. He shares valuable insights into the audition process, offering tips on how aspiring actors can break into the industry. Abhishek also addresses the harsh realities of Bollywood, including the issue of the "casting couch," emphasising the importance of integrity, perseverance, and self-respect. He discusses the industry's evolving landscape, advocating for more representation and women’s empowerment, and shares his own experiences with change. Reflecting on his college days, Abhishek Banerjee talks about how his passion for acting developed and how the friendships and experiences shaped his career. He also shares his life goals and the balance he maintains between his roles as both an actor and casting director. This candid conversation offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Bollywood, filled with inspiration and advice for anyone looking to make it in the entertainment industry. Be sure to watch till the end for a fresh perspective on success and the creative world. Follow Abhishek Banerjee Here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowitsabhi/ Twitter: https://x.com/nowitsabhi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abhishekbanerjeeactor/ To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎ Instagram @RajShamani https://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/ Twitter @RajShamani https://twitter.com/rajshamani Facebook @ShamaniRaj https://www.facebook.com/shamaniraj LinkedIn - Raj Shamani https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/ #podcast #figuringout #rajshamani #abhishekbanerjee #paatallok #actor #bollywood #amazonprime #netflix About Figuring Out Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.