Sudesh Berry EXPLOSIVE: Border, Bollywood and Modi Ji

Patriotism on screen is powerful, but real patriotism is layered, complex, and deeply political. In this episode, we sit down with actor Sudesh Berry to revisit his iconic role in Border and explore how cinema, nationalism, and politics intersect in modern India. From memories of portraying sacrifice on screen, the conversation expands into his thoughts on the BJP, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and why current political narratives often reveal only the surface of much larger geopolitical realities. We discuss leadership, national identity, and India’s position in a rapidly changing global order, examining how public perception is shaped through films, politics, and media narratives. Sudesh reflects on power, symbolism, and why understanding geopolitics requires looking beyond headlines and slogans. This episode offers a thoughtful perspective on cinema, politics, and India’s evolving role on the world stage, beyond noise, debates, and binaries. Chapters 0:00 - Intro 01:25 - Suraag - The cult detective TV series 06:45 - Inspector Bharat and Bidhan - The Characters 10:50 - Talent Vs Luck in Bollywood 17:00 - Life Philosophy & Humble Beginnings 18:30 - The bloody partition worst thing that happened in India 23:20 - Ego, Materialism and Lost Values in Bollywood 26:20 - Remakes in Indian Cinema Vs Originality 27:23 - The Making of Border 30:30 - Should Celebrities Have Political Opinion? 31:12 - The Modi Era - New India and what has truly changed 38:00 - Why Makers like JP Dutta and Gautam Adhikari don't exist anymore? 40:46 - Relationship with Silence 44:22 - India After 2014 & Love for Modi Ji 48:08 - Family and Relationships 49:40 - Meeting Amitabh Bachchan 56:15 - Relationship with self and Work Ethics 57:20 - What is Modiji’s Actual Strength? 01:02:00 - Why Suraag was ahead of its time 01:04:40 - We are Valuing the Wrong Things as a Society 01:08:50 - Dreams and the Forgotten Value of Courtesy 01:15:15 - Untold Stories from the Set 01:17:40 - Are we losing our way? Society and the New Generation 01:21:30 - Religion, Spirituality and Mantras 01:23:50 - Wrap Up About The Foggy Mirror Podcast At Foggy Mirror, we look beyond the headlines to uncover the deeper truths shaping India’s political, social, and cultural realities. Every episode features journalists, thinkers, artists, and changemakers who help us see India a little clearer. 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4nRDB64... 📲 Follow Us on Instagram:   / thefoggymirror_podcast   Follow Sudesh Berry:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sudeshberry... #sudeshberry #borderfilm #foggymirrorPodcast #indianpolitics #bjp #modi #geopolitics #indianarmy #patriotism #nationandpower #politicaldiscourse #indiaglobal #podcast #longformconversation #sunnydeol #varundhawan #narendramodi #geopolítics #podcast #border2 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the guests and hosts. They do not represent any organization or entity. This content is for informational and conversational purposes only. Listener discretion is advised.