Скачать или смотреть EXCLUSIVE: Malavika Mohanan On Thangalaan, Mohanlal, Body Shaming & More | In The Ring | Episode

Malavika Mohanan speaks exclusively to Filmfare's Editor-In-Chief Jitesh Pillai about her acting journey in the South industry, her debut film Pattam Pole with Dulquer Salmaan and bagging a significant role in Iranian filmmaker's film Beyond The Clouds starring Ishaan Khatter. Malavika goes on to reflect about her learnings from successful stars like Rajinikanth, Thalapathy Vijay and further shares the various advices given to her by directors. She also talks about growing up in a film-oriented family with her parents - renowned cinematographer K.U. Mohanan and Beena Mohanan - and how her worldview about cinema was shaped by the exposure she received at home. Mohanan mentions how she chose to stay with her parents till today and not move out, as that keeps her emotionally stable and safe.

The Thangalaan actor shares her experience of working with actor Vikram and learning a traditional martial arts for her role in the film - the most challenging role in her filmography so far. She recalls her first meeting with actor Mammootty and how he encouraged her to give acting a chance and the rest is history. Furthermore, the actress shares some unfair practices within the industry, from casting privilege to directors favoring male actors - she mentions the hurdles she faced while making her way in the industry. She reveals how she was body shamed initially and opens up about the gradual process of embracing her body.
Malavika Mohanan opens up about her mental health journey, life post turning an actor, looking up to actresses from the 90s' and much more.

Catch this exclusive episode of In The Ring with Filmfare, now streaming on Filmfare's channel.

Chapters -
00:00 - Precap
3:39 - Recalls Her Early Days In Films
5:08 - Childhood Stories
9:42 - Getting Into Films - How Mammootty Spotted Her
13:07 - Co-star Dulquer Salmaan
14:33 - Craft Of Acting
15:54 - Impact Of The Film Thangalaan
17:33 - Learning Traditional Marital Arts
20:15 - Casting Privilege & Star Kids
21:24 - Her Father KU Mohanan's Advice
23:41 - Casting Story For Majid Majidi's Film
27:57 - Losing 10 Kgs In 8 Days!
30:51 - When Majid Majidi Got Upset On Set
34:15 - Director's Bias To The Other Actor
35:44 - Working With Director Sathyan Anthikad
36:53 - Mohanlal's Humour
38:47 - On Thalapathy Vijay & The Film Master
41:40 - Rajinikanth's Compliment
48:25 - Learnings From Successful Stars
51:20 - Artist Management In Bollywood & South
54:53 - Male Actor's Mean Behaviour
56:20 - Lessons From Relationships
1:00:14 - On Being Skinny Shamed
1:03:40 - Refused To Go Under The Knife
1:08:48 - On Mental Health & Uncertainty
1:12:18 - Bond With Her Parents
1:15:16 - No Game Plan!
Q&A
1:17:21 - On Vicky Kaushal Being Her Childhood Friend
1:19:15 - Choosing Scripts & Characters
1:21:27 - Doing Yudhra In Bollywood
1:22:16 - Would Like To Do More Films In Bollywood

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