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Some conversations remind you why you fell in love with cinema in the first place.

When we sat down with Saurabh Shukla and Rajkummar Rao for Maalik, it wasn’t just about a film. It became a conversation about the wait behind the success. The silence behind the applause. And the patience it takes to build something that lasts.

Saurabh Shukla spoke about a time when people stopped calling, 6 long years of being forgotten. No roles. No validation. And still, how he held on.

Rajkummar opened up about the quiet hustle – how he stayed grounded when no one was watching, and how he transformed without chasing noise.

We spoke about:
. Why people in Bollywood hesitate to reach out and appreciate each other
. The 6-year silence Saurabh Shukla lived through – and what it taught him
. Rajkummar Rao on finding purpose when the spotlight fades
. The one new-age actor that reminds them of their younger selves
. What they do when they’re not working – and how food became a way to connect
. One lesson they’d give to anyone trying to make it
. And the song that best describes their journey so far

This episode is about what happens off-camera, the actual reality – the doubts, the detours, and the decision to keep showing up. If you’ve ever waited for a break, felt stuck, or wondered if it’s all worth it – this one’s for you.

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Time Stamps
00:00 - Precap
02:03 - Introduction
02:56 - About Maalik movie
03:51 - Why don't people in bollywood call each other?
05:07 - I called them to appreciate their film…
7:10 - Which actors remind you of yourselves?
10:04 - How Anurag Basu & Ranbir Kapoor changed Saurabh Shukla’s mind about acting
11:41 - Why did Saurabh Shukla not get a call from Bollywood for 6 years?
12:29 - About Barfi, Anurag Basu & Ranbir Kapoor
13:33 - Why did Rajkummar Rao go to Mukesh Chhabra when he was struggling?
14:40 - Rajkummar Rao on struggles in Mumbai
17:30 - Rajkummar Rao’s transition to a gangster movie
20:22 - Saurabh Shukla on Jolly LLB
21:40 - Saurabh Shukla on Matcha & love for food
23:22 - What does Rajkummar Rao do when he is not on set?
24:17 - Lesson to youngsters from Saurabh Shukla
26:22 - Lesson to youngsters from Rajkummar Rao
28:39 - If their life was a theme song what would it be?
29:51 - Saurabh Shukla sings for Humans Of Bombay
30:17 - Closing thoughts

Links:
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Rajkummar Rao
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Saurabh Shukla
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Anant Kaushik
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