Join us for the 124th episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents podcast featuring the powerhouse performer Zeeshan Ayyub, the man who gave us unforgettable roles in Raanjhanaa, Jannat 2, Raees, Zero, Tubelight and is now gearing up for Anurag Kashyap’s upcoming Nishanchi.
In this conversation, Zeeshan opens up about why he hates the AI version of Raanjhanaa and calls it a disrespect to the craft. He takes us back to his Murari days, explaining why that character felt so raw and real. He also shares how life turned around when he had almost lost hope in Bollywood, only for Raanjhanaa to come his way like a surprise from the universe.
From the quirky backstory of his Jannat 2 hairstyle inspired by Salman’s Tere Naam to sharing the screen with Salman in Tubelight, Zeeshan’s stories are both entertaining and heartfelt. He talks about grooving alongside Emraan Hashmi, his love for 90s cinema, and why the theatre-going culture is slowly fading away.
Whether it is recalling the time Shah Rukh Khan convinced him to stay in Mumbai or reflecting on always playing the “Hero ka Dost” who never makes it to the posters, this episode is filled with honesty, humour and a deep love for cinema.
WHAT HAVE WE UNFOLDED IN THIS PODCAST:
1. The Murari Magic – Why his Raanjhanaa character still feels alive and why AI tampering with art is unacceptable.
2. Bollywood’s Twists of Fate – Losing hope, getting Raanjhanaa, and the universe’s strange timing.
3. Star-Studded Moments – Dancing with Emraan Hashmi, from Tere Naam hair to Tubelight with Salman Khan.
4. 90s Love Affair For Cinema – Favourite films, cult fan culture, and why theatres are not the same anymore.
5. SRK Moment – How Shah Rukh Khan stopped him from leaving Mumbai.
6. Hero ka Dost – The truth about being the second lead and never being on the posters.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Precap
02:20 – Intro
02:41 – Raanjhanaa’s iconic dialogues
06:35 – AI rewrites Raanjhanaa’s climax
12:18 – Why his characters feel real, not filmy
13:46 – Acting break & comeback with Raanjhanna
19:00 – Funny dance story from Jannat 2
20:34 – Was his Jannat 2 hairstyle inspired by Tere Naam
21:16 – How he slapped Salman in Tubelight
27:23 – Favourite ’90s movies
29:04 – Love for Nadeem–Shravan songs
31:00 – Why we remember ’90s song lyrics
34:20 – Why cinema culture is dying
37:24 – Shah Rukh Khan’s most iconic films
41:44– People's reaction after he worked with Bollywood stars
45:30 – How Shah Rukh Khan saved his career
47:25 – Being the “universal dost” in films
50:58 – Removed from posters before release
53:53 – Inside Criminal Justice 4
56:18 – Outro
WHY THIS EPISODE IS A MUST-WATCH:
1. Unfiltered Opinions – From AI in cinema to the fading charm of theatres, hear it straight from the heart.
2. Never-Told Stories – Salman Khan, Emraan Hashmi, Shah Rukh Khan, all with surprising twists.
3. A Cinema Lover’s Soul – 90s nostalgia, music love, and the joy of authentic storytelling.
This episode blends laughter, nostalgia and hard truths about the industry, making it a must-watch for every Bollywood fan.
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