#186: Acting Techniques 101, Basics & Bollywood ft. Gulshan Devaiah

Gulshan Devaiah breaks down the craft of acting: from the fundamentals of performance and character-building to the acting techniques that help actors create believable, memorable characters.

In this conversation, Gulshan Devaiah discusses acting techniques, the basics every aspiring actor should understand, his approach to preparing for roles, and what it takes to succeed as an actor in Bollywood and Indian cinema.

A candid masterclass on acting, filmmaking, performance, and the realities of working in the Hindi film industry.

Whether you're an aspiring actor, film student, Bollywood fan, or simply interested in how great performances are created, this episode offers practical insights into the art and craft of acting.

🎙️ Guest: Gulshan Devaiah

🎧 Know Time with Shalaj Lawania, Episode 186

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TIMELINE

0:00 Trailer

1:38 Introduction

2:50 The Love For Cinema

8:01 Nature vs. Nurture

13:55 Acting 101: Basics

19:43 Acting 101: Costume, Make-Up, Physicality & Props

27:31 Making of Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota

34:43 Making of Badhaai Do

38:21 Acting 101: Breaking Rhythm

44:06 Making of 4-Cut Atmaram from Guns & Gulaabs

50:05 Preparation Techniques & Flow State

54:11 Playing Negative Roles

1:00:48 The Power of Cinema

1:04:25 Timing, Destiny & Luck

1:10:30 Taking Risks

1:14:18 PR, Networking & Social Media in Bollywood

1:25:39 Lego, Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life

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