Rahul Bose is an actor, director, and writer who has worked in more than 55 films in different languages. He is famous for picking meaningful roles. Movies like Mr. and Mrs. Iyer, The Japanese Wife, and Chameli show how he prefers strong and thoughtful characters.Rahul is more than just a film personality. He was also a national-level rugby player and is currently the President of Rugby India. He is working hard to grow the sport. For him, rugby is not just a game; it’s a way to teach kids teamwork, discipline, and confidence.In this episode of The ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rahul talks about his 32 years in the film industry. He clears up some common myths, like the idea that Bollywood is only about glamour and big money.More about the process behind choosing a film, the debate between theatres and OTT platforms, and whether Bollywood is lacking in content.Timestamps00:00 – Coming Up01:53 – Introduction03:10 – Story Behind Carrying His Own Chair on Sets10:45 – Left's Influence in Bollywood12:21 – Working with Female Directors16:35 – Experience in South Indian Film Industry22:35 – Process Behind Choosing a Film26:45 – Script Improvisation28:45 – Journey into Rugby36:50 – Advice on Overcoming Fear40:50 – Role of Discipline in Sports43:43 – Rugby: A Costly Sport?50:10 – Benefits of Playing Rugby54:30 – Nutrition for Rugby Players01:02:35 – Rugby vs. Films01:04:30 – Theatres vs. Films vs. OTT01:07:58 – Impact of OTT on Storytelling01:13:32 – Lack of Quality in Bollywood Content?01:17:30 – Lessons from His Parents01:25:25 – Rahul Ever Regretted Doing a Film?01:30:12 – Laapataa Ladies & Thappad01:39:24 – Upcoming Projects

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