I Lost 8 Films After Coolie’s Accident: Puneet Issar On Amitabh, Mahabharat & Bollywood | UT EP100

Join us for the 100th episode of Digital Commentary’s Unfolding Talents podcast as veteran actor Puneet Issar opens up like never before! Known for his iconic roles in Mahabharat, Coolie, Partner, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, and The Kashmir Files, Puneet talks about the infamous Coolie stunt incident with Amitabh Bachchan — how that life-threatening stunt not only injured the superstar but also cost him 8 big films with top directors. Puneet then takes us through his directorial debut Garv starring Salman Khan, and what it was like working with him and Rajpal Yadav in Partner. He revisits his days on the sets of Mahabharat, revealing how they used to shoot in real locations with thousands of junior artists. He also shares how he was originally offered the role of Bheem, but chose to play Duryodhan instead. The conversation dives deeper into how the corporate world is killing the art in the film industry, and why Bollywood is drifting away from massy, heroic films. In a humorous yet sharp take, he even calls out Ayushmann Khurrana’s Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui. Puneet also shares a personal story about his wife slapping a man who disrespected an elderly woman—just one of the many real, raw stories in this episode. He reflects on his iconic role in Border, his roots in theatre, and much more. If you're a Bollywood fan, this is a must-watch. Puneet even recites powerful dialogues and poetry that will leave you with goosebumps.

Grab some popcorn and enjoy this epic episode in one go!

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Chapters:
00:00 – Precap
02:12 – Puneet On His Bold Voice & Getting Mahabharat
04:07 – Puneet Recites a Powerful Poem
04:56 – I lost 8 Films after Coolie's Accident
07:45 – Why the Old Mahabharat Still Feels Relevant
11:52 – Directing Salman Khan in Garv
15:06 – Bollywood has forgotten making mass cinema
20:50 – Do Alpha Male Films Affect Society?
23:00 – Salman's Iconic Action in Garv
24:55 – When My Wife Slapped a Guy!
27:06 – How I Transformed for Border's Character
30:40 – Partner's ICONIC Scene with Rajpal Yadav
31:38 – Puneet Issar’s Theatre Journey
34:14– A Different Take on Shri Ram & His Latest Play
36:34 – Reciting a Poem from Ishwar Play
39:41 – Outro


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