Meenakshi Seshadri |Jackie Shroff, Damini, Sunny Deol & Shahenshah| SUTRADHAR with Vineet Rai |Ep 20

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On “Sutradhar with Vineet Rai” Episode 20, Meenakshi Seshadri joins us today.

Meenakshi Seshadri, a celebrated actress and trained classical dancer, captured hearts in the 80s and 90s with iconic roles in films like Hero, Damini, and Ghayal. Known for her powerful performances and graceful screen presence, she carved a unique place in Bollywood, blending artistry with commercial success. Her journey remains an inspiration, reflecting passion, versatility, and dedication to her craft.

In this episode, Meenakshi Seshadri reflects on her journey from a classical dancer to a model, then a Bollywood star. She shares memories from her debut in Hero (1983), rising fame, and iconic roles alongside stars like Jackie Shroff and Amitabh Bachchan in films like Shenshah and Ghatak. She discusses her unique acting style, thoughts on today’s scripts, and her comeback on OTT, leaving fans with an inspiring message.

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Chapters:

00:00- Intro
03:07- Talks about her childhood
07:15- Turning a model from a trained classical dancer
11:11- First move in bollywood
14:22- Hero (1983)
18:43- Working with Jackie Shroff
19:43- About her overnight stardom
21:55- How life changed after the stardom
24:06- Career growth after Hero
26:25- Meri Jung
29:27- Dacait (1987)
31:36- Working with Amitabh Bachchan in Shahenshah
34:00- Vijay under the direction of Yash Chopra
36:38- Managing South and Bollywood films
39:38- Ghayal
41:45- Damini was a cult film
48:09- On screen chemistry with Sunny Deol in Ghatak
49:48- Took the decision of leaving the industry
52:04- Defining her acting style
55:13- What is an item song in her point of view
56:15- Comparing today’s scripts to the 90’s
58:25- What did she miss the most about acting
59:41- Upcoming projects on OTT
1:00:50- Message to fans
1:03:30- Outro

Episode Credits:
Featuring- Mrs. Meenakshi Seshadri
Presented - Friday Talkies Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd
Host - Mr. Vineet Rai
Produced by - Mr. Ashish Reddy Katta & Mr. Vineet Rai
DOP - Mr. Ram Kailash aka Prince Solanki
DOP Assistant - Mr. Vivek Barnwal
Editor - Mr. Suraj Vishwakarma
Sound - Mr. Gautam
Makeup - Ms. Namrata Mishra
Light - Mr. Shiv Shankar Yadav
Production Controller - Ms. Tarannumh Shaiikh

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