Anusha Dandekar opens up on Love, Bollywood & Controversies! | Anant Kaushik

It’s not every day that you meet someone who has worn so many hats and lived so many lives and yet remains unapologetically herself. In this raw, witty, and deeply candid conversation, Anusha Dandekar opens up like never before. From her childhood memories in Australia to finding her place in Indian entertainment, from breaking barriers as a VJ to handling controversies, heartbreaks, and societal expectations — this episode is about resilience, reinvention, and the courage to stay real in a world that often demands otherwise. 💬 In this Anusha Dandekar interview, you’ll hear: . Heartwarming stories of her childhood and bond with her sisters . Her incredible journey as a VJ, including that legendary Mr. Bachchan interview . The truth behind the Sakshi Shivdesani controversy . Lessons from love & heartbreaks . What it’s like working with the ‘Bhidus’ and being close to the Akhtar family . Her perspective on women in the industry and what needs to change! This Humans of Bombay Podcast episode is not just a celebrity conversation. It’s an honest, emotional, and often hilarious ride through the highs and lows of Anusha’s life; filled with lessons on identity, courage, and finding joy in being yourself. With her trademark honesty, charm, and humor, Anusha Dandekar takes you on a journey that is personal, relatable, and unforgettable. #anushadandekar #podcast #humansofbombay Timestamps: 00:00 - Precap 02:33 - Anusha’s appreciation for HOB 03:02 - Childhood memories & living in Australia 07:28 - Bond with sisters 15:16 - VJ Anusha - MTV Memories 19:38 - Insane Mr. Bachchan Interview 19:58 - The Sakshi Shivdesani & Supermodel Controversy 27:22 - Anusha’s take on podcasts 30:48 - Anusha’s new podcast? 33:04 - Societal toxic beauty standards 42:35 - Truth about Plastic surgery 46:04 - Experiencing public love & heartbreaks 58:18 - Working with the ‘BHIDUS’ Jackie Shroff & Sunil Shetty 01:01:25 - The ‘Akhtar’ family - bond with Farhan & Javed Akhtar 01:08:30 - Women in the Industry - bold & honest 01:12:40 - Advice to anyone trying to make it! Links: Humans of Bombay Instagram:   / officialhumansofbombay   Uncovered by Humans of Bombay:    / @humansofbombayuncovered   LinkedIn:   / mycompany   Anusha Dandekar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anushadande... Youtube :    / @anushadandekar   Anant Kaushik Instagram:   / anant.kaushik   About Humans of Bombay – Humans of Bombay is a movement that started 11 years ago. We believe that every person has a story to tell and we want to help them tell these stories. In these years we’ve published stories across genres – stories of love, hope, faith, and courage. And through our storytelling, we’ve built an engaged community of over 6M! Our idea is simple – to strike a chord with our community and catalog the beat of humanity, one story at a time.