Perizaad Zorabian on Leaving Bollywood, Building a Business and Marriage | Podcast

Uncovered with Suketu Shah is an initiative where we bring together the leaders and friends of Suketu to uncover not just their business achievements, but also the personal side of these high achievers. It gives you a chance to see the other side of leaders who are impacting the world. Perizaad Zorabian talks about her accidental journey into Bollywood, building Zorabian’s family business, and balancing motherhood with entrepreneurship in this deeply candid conversation. From studying for an MBA in the US to joining Lee Strasberg by chance, landing roles in off-beat films like Bollywood Calling and Joggers Park, and working with legends like Om Puri, Amitabh Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, Perizaad shares how acting happened unintentionally, and why she later chose to step back and scale her family brand into India’s trusted ready-to-cook food business. 0:00 – Intro 4:10 – How acting started by chance 6:18 – Turning point After Bollywood Calling 12:28 – Motherhood & Work 15:13 – Zorabian business from wholesale chicken to retail 21:31 – Leadership lessons Team culture, boundaries, and honest communication 28:44 – Scaling Zorabian 32:11 – Parenting values 34:18 – Final thoughts The discussion also goes into leadership, team culture, family business transitions, and raising children to be good human beings in uncertain times. Perizaad explains why she’s driven by love, passion, and honesty; how she keeps boundaries clear while staying open; and why she believes being a good person opens more doors than blind ambition alone. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every two weeks 💬 Comment your favourite moment from this conversation 📤 Share with someone who loves Bollywood stories, business journeys, or real-life leadership