Sohum Shah On Tumbbad, Bollywood's Downfall, SRK, Nepotism & Life | FO318 Raj Shamani

Watch His New Movie's Trailer Here (Releasing On 28th Feb) :    • Crazxy - Official Trailer | Sohum Shah | G...   Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47 -------------- Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices. -------------- Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRu Order 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0 -------------- Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vaok... -------------- Subscribe To Our Other YouTube Channels:-    / @rajshamaniclips      / @rajshamani.shorts   🎧 Stream Figuring Out episodes on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/736rhmW... 📺 Watch Figuring Out episodes on YouTube:    • Figuring Out With Raj Shamani   --------------- Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:57 - Early Struggles 4:13 - How SRK Inspired Him 6:14 - Battling Self-Esteem Issues 8:28 - Struggling with English 11:19 - Not Fitting in Mumbai 13:29 - Overcoming Self-Doubt 17:04 - Maharani Experience 22:00 - Learning Acting 24:05 - Why Most Actors Fail 29:42 - Starless Bollywood 31:20 - Studios vs. Producers 35:42 - Tumbbad’s Success 38:19 - Truth About Tumbbad 2 39:16 - His New Film Crazy 40:46 - Business of Parallel Cinema 41:26 - Dreaming of Oscars 46:55 - When Tumbbad Flopped 48:19 - Acting Advice 50:19 - Why Influencers Fail 51:55 - Mental Health 55:46 - Meeting SRK 57:44 - Bollywood vs Hollywood 1:00:56 - BTS 1:01:29 - Outro ------------- My gear for shooting this video: Canon EOS 200D II 24.1MP DSLR Camera: https://amzn.to/3GuiPFK Canon EF50MM F/1.8 STM Lens: https://amzn.to/3WZOSoi Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6: https://amzn.to/3ZpKBMy Yunteng Aluminium Tripod (Vct-690, Black): https://amzn.to/3ItEzV0 Zoom H6 All Black (2020 Version): https://amzn.to/3irUCIf Shure SM7B Cardioid Vocal Dynamic Microphone: https://amzn.to/3GPimiM ---------- In today’s episode, we have with us Sohum Shah,Actor & Producer Founder - Sohum Shah Films and filmmaker behind Tumbbad and Ship of Theseus. He opens up about his early struggles in Mumbai- facing stage fear, anxiety, and rejection - before making a comeback. From running away in 2012 due to self-doubt to finally mastering his craft, Sohum shares how he overcame obstacles, learned acting from mentors like Anand Gandhi, Adesh Prasad, and Prashant Singh, and built his career despite not having industry connections. Sohum discusses his iconic role as Bhima Bharti in Maharani, the power of strong dialogues, and why audiences now prefer unpredictable storytelling. He also reveals exclusive insights on Tumbbad 2 & 3, why Tumbbad became a cult hit, and his unconventional take on the Oscars being overrated. Towards the end, Sohum shares his advice for aspiring actors, emphasizing the importance of acceptance, learning acting and writing, and seeking therapy to navigate the pressures of the industry. This is a deep dive into cinema, struggles, and success - don’t miss it Follow Sohum Shah On: Instagram:   / shah_sohum   Follow Sohum Shah Films Here:   / sohumshahfilms   ----------- About Raj Shamani Raj Shamani is an entrepreneur and the host of the Figuring Out Podcast. He sits down with experts, athletes, celebrities, billionaires, and world leaders to break down how they actually win: money, business, mindset, relationships, and life. He's also a bestselling author, speaker, and angel investor. His work sits at the intersection of business, psychology, and human behaviour. To Know More, Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎ Instagram @RajShamani   / rajshamani   Twitter @RajShamani   / rajshamani   Facebook @ShamaniRaj   / shamaniraj   LinkedIn - Raj Shamani   / rajshamani   • • • #podcast #figuringout #rajshamani #hussainzaidi #dawood About Figuring Out Figuring Out Podcast is a Candid Conversations University where Raj Shamani brings raw conversations with the Top 1% in India.