Mrunal Thakur | Graceful, Grounded & Gloriously Real | Y So Serious!? Ep. 4

Mrunal Thakur has carved a unique space for herself in Indian cinema, transitioning from television to films with powerful performances in Love Sonia, Super 30, Batla House, and Jersey. Her pan-India breakthrough came with Sita Ramam, which showcased her as a leading star across industries. Since then, she has balanced mainstream hits like Hi Nanna and Kalki 2898 AD with diverse upcoming projects that prove her fearless approach to storytelling. With her charm, vulnerability, and conviction, Mrunal continues to be one of the most exciting talents of her generation. What We Talked About in the Episode: In this conversation, Mrunal opens up about her journey from TV to cinema and the challenges along the way. We discuss the unexpected success of Sita Ramam, her experience of working with Ajay Devgn and Ganesh Acharya, and how she chooses scripts that speak to her. She reflects on handling body-shaming tags, embracing self-acceptance, and finding her voice as an actor. We also dive into her memorable roles in Hi Nanna and Sita Ramam, her cameo in Kalki 2898 AD, and her fun chemistry with Avinash Tiwari. Along the way, she shares stories about her fans’ love, the kind of cinema she wants to champion, her favorite comfort food, and even plays a round of “This or That.” She leaves us with her thoughts on stardom, advice for young dreamers, and a few must-watch movie recommendations. 0:00 – Precap 1:26 – Shravan introduces Mrunal 2:25 – Shravan recreates the viral “Pehla Tu Dooja Tu” step with Mrunal 3:06 – Shravan asks about the song’s chances of going viral 4:30 – Mrunal shares her experience working with Ajay Devgn and Ganesh Acharya 8:02 – Shravan asks Mrunal about the career tags she has faced (including body shaming) 11:45 – Mrunal on self-acceptance and choosing films 15:00 – Mrunal talks about SOS 2 16:30 – Mrunal on Sita Ramam 19:00 – Mrunal on Hi Nanna 20:12 – Mrunal on her process of choosing films and her industry experiences 25:40 – Mrunal on the love from her fans 27:50 – Mrunal on her cameo in Kalki 2898 AD 31:40 – Mrunal plays the “Guess the Name” segment 35:14 – Mrunal on her comfort food 36:45 – Mrunal plays the “This or That” game 39:50 – Mrunal on her chemistry with Avinash Tiwari 42:35 – Mrunal on her equation with contemporary actors 48:45 – Mrunal reveals why South Indian cinema trailers release at specific times 50:40 – Mrunal suggests 5 must-watch movies 52:30 – Mrunal on films she rejected 53:30 – Mrunal on Saiyyara’s success 54:30 – Mrunal’s random piece of advice to people 57:10 – Final thoughts 58:10 – Thanks for watching Watch the full conversation now & don’t forget to subscribe for more heartfelt episodes every week! About Y So Serious: We are MissMalini’s original podcast series that goes beyond the headlines to explore the minds behind the magic. Through heartfelt, unfiltered conversations with India’s most iconic voices, we unpack the emotions, ideas, and stories that shape cinema and culture. YouTube Community: / @missmalinivideos Instagram: instagram.com/missmalini Facebook: facebook.com/missmaliniblog Twitter: twitter.com/MissMalini Website: missmalini.com #Mrunal #YSoSerious #MissMaliniPodcast #BollywoodInterview #BehindTheScenes #Mrunalinterview #BollywoodPodcast #IndianCinema #HindiMovies #NewBollywood