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May 17, 2025 74 mins

In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backstage chaos, to family dinners turned creative summits, this episode is a rich exploration of legacy, learning, and living artfully.What’s it like growing up in a theatre dynasty? Learning the craft of acting across generations, Navigating the complex balance of family and professionalism, The evolution of iconic productions like Waiting for Godot and Dear Liar, Education and self-discovery in creative careers are important? And many more such questions!Expect witty anecdotes, sincere insights, and a masterclass in storytelling—featuring the finest family of theatre.Whether you're a drama enthusiast or just curious about what it’s like to be a part of the shah family, this conversation is bursting with warmth, wisdom, and Shah-style sharpness.00:00-01:21 - Episode Introduction 01:22-02:30 - Guest Introduction 02:31-06:20 - How is growing up a shah? 06:21-10:37 - Personal and Professional Demarcation? 10:38-11:25 - “Dear Liar” 11:26-13:06 - Family as well as Artistic Partners 13:07-21:17 - How did Senior Shah's Parents shape them? 21:18-22:34 - Did you always want your kids to carry your legacy? 22:35-26:20 - You can never skip your education! 26:21-28:26 - Importance of Education 28:27-33:41 - “Waiting for Godot”33:42-36:33 - The experience of watching Waiting for Godot36:34-38:24 - Vivan’s experience in the play 38:25-41:41 - The difference in Approaches towards acting 41:42-43:35 - Theatre Acting Vs Cinema Acting43:36-46:40 - Vivaan’s experience working with Cameras46:41-47:38 - You should never focus on the next line! 47:39-49:22 - I carry the knapsack of my theatre tricks! 49:23-52:35 - Difference in efforts when acting in the cinema? 52:36-53:31 - How many shifts in a day?53:32-54:41 - Heeba’s training as a Director! 54:42-56:24 - Alchemy Theatre Group56:25-59:06 - How to figure out if a play isn't working? 59:07-1:01:25 - Future of Motley Productions1:01:26-1:04:05 - Legacy and Owning a Performance Space1:04:06-1:14:35 - Slow Burn Round 1:14:36-1:14:54 - Episode Outro

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