Prakash Belawadi on Art, Love and Society, Part 2

In this 2nd part of the 2-part series of Mojo Talks with Mayur Channagere, featuring Prakash Belawadi. Prakash Belawadi reveals a deeply reflective and uncompromising side of himself as he opens up about ethics, marriage, parenting, freedom of expression, environmental debates, today’s generation, and why art should remain free from obligation. He also opens up about his relationship with his wife, their unconventional beginnings, and why respect mattered more to him than convention. He reflects on the influence of mentors like Girish Karnad, B.V. Karanth and Prasanna, and how theatre taught him to see art as something rooted in honesty, community, and responsibility. From growing up around Bangalore’s theatre culture to believing that art should remain free from obligation, this conversation explores the philosophies that shaped Prakash Belawadi long before cinema and public recognition. 00:16 – Prakash Belavadi returns to Mojo Talks 01:26 – Working with different directors & storytelling styles 02:13 – Theatre gurus and artistic influences 04:31 – Girish Karnad, activism & intellectual responsibility 06:00 – Why modern intellectuals feel disconnected 07:16 – Faith, religion & personal philosophy 09:03 – Education, English & social mobility 10:31 – Why society ignored real issues 11:41 – Lessons today’s actors can learn from theatre 12:21 – Prakash’s father, theatre & community values 14:10 – “Art should never be transactional.” 15:29 – Theatre as a way of life 17:19 – Relationship with his father 19:21 – Authenticity vs credibility in storytelling 21:46 – Perfection, detail & Michelangelo story 24:12 – Ethics, integrity & loyalty 25:43 – Lessons from his mother about truth 27:43 – How Prakash Belavadi met his wife ❤ 35:25 – Marriage, honesty & unconventional love 37:07 – Art, propaganda & freedom of expression 38:53 – Why today’s generation struggles with creativity 40:09 – Difference between craft and art 42:39 – Why Prakash never chased money 43:19 – Thoughts on today’s youth & entitlement culture 46:26 – Narendra Modi, governance & responsibility 47:07 – Greta Thunberg, climate activism & debate 50:43 – How Prakash Belavadi wants to be remembered 52:04 – Final thoughts & closing takeaway Follow us on: Instagram:   / mojotalkswithmayurchannagere   X: https://x.com/mayurchannagere Find out more about Prakash Belawadi on: Instagram:   / grumpyoldbelawadi   X: https://x.com/BelawadiBlr If you enjoyed this episode, do Like, Share & Subscribe. It genuinely helps the channel grow and keeps these conversations going. #creativity #family #podcast #inspiration #prakashbelawadi #motivation