Rohini Hattangadi | Gandhi, Arth, Saaransh, Munna Bhai M.B.B.S.| SUTRADHAR with Vineet Rai | Ep 57

Namaste Darshako! In this very special episode of Sutradhar with Vineet Rai, we welcome the legendary Rohini Hattangadi—a powerhouse performer who has made her mark across theatre, film, and television. Globally acclaimed for portraying Kasturba Gandhi in Gandhi (1982), she remains the only Indian to win the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress. Trained under the iconic Ebrahim Alkazi at NSD, Rohini ji’s career spans over four decades and includes intense, memorable performances in films like Arth, Saaransh, Agneepath, and Party. From working with stalwarts like Mahesh Bhatt, Govind Nihalani, and Richard Attenborough to leaving a lasting legacy in both commercial and parallel cinema—her journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this heartfelt conversation, she opens up about her early influences, her theatre roots alongside husband Jaydev Hattangadi, the evolution of strong female roles in Indian cinema, and her philosophy of balancing art with life. Whether you're a cinema enthusiast, aspiring actor, or lover of theatre, this episode is packed with insights, anecdotes, and timeless inspiration. So don’t forget to subscribe to the FRIDAY TALKIES YouTube channel! Sutradhar with Vineet Rai brings you untold stories from Indian cinema and television. Tune in every week to discover the passion, persistence, and personalities that make it all happen. Catch us every FRIDAY for a fresh episode full of cinematic conversations and storytelling magic! So, folks… STAY INSPIRED AND ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS! 🎬 Episode Credits: Featuring – Mrs. Rohini Hattangadi Presented by – Friday Talkies Motion Pictures Pvt. Ltd Host – Mr. Vineet Rai Produced by – Mr. Ashish Reddy Katta & Mr. Vineet Rai Associate Producer – Mr. Raja Shetiya Creative Associate – Ms. Komal Rajai DOP – Mr. Ram Kailash aka Prince Solanki Editor – Mr. Suraj Vishwakarma Production Controller – Ms. Tarannumh Shaiikh 📲 Social Media Handles: Website: https://fridaytalkies.com/ Instagram: @fridaytalkies Facebook: Friday Talkies X (Twitter): @ftd_films LinkedIn: Friday Talkies 🎤 To Know Your Host, Follow Vineet Rai: Instagram: @vineetrai06 Facebook: Vineet Rai LinkedIn: Vineet Rai #RohiniHattangadi #SutradharWithVineetRai #FridayTalkies #PodcastIndia #BollywoodLegends #IndianCinema #ActingMasterclass #TheatreToCinema #GandhiFilm #Saaransh #Arth #WomenInCinema #BAFTAAwardWinner #IndianTheatre #CinemaIcons #StorytellingMagic #FilmPodcast #LegendaryActress #BehindTheScenesIndia #ActingJourney