EP-360 | Free Speech, Cinema, 8-Hour Shift Debate, Royal Heritage & Family: Soha Ali Khan Speaks Out

06/11/2025 1h 2min Episodio 360

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Soha Ali Khan is an actor, author, podcaster, and one of the most articulate voices from the Pataudi family. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Soha opens up about fame, family, and finding her own identity away from the shadow of her legendary parents, Sharmila Tagore and Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.She talks about Rang De Basanti, why she chose to step away from films, and what shaped her journey. Soha also reflects on her brother Saif Ali Khan’s career and what it was like growing up in a household where wit, grace, and legacy coexisted.In a candid conversation, she shares her thoughts on the fear of self-censorship in cinema and the debate around 8-hour workdays for actors. Soha also opens up about motherhood, privilege, and protecting her daughter’s privacy in a world obsessed with celebrity culture.00:00 – Introduction02:01 – Family Traits Soha Inherited03:14 – Sharmila Tagore on Doing OTT Series07:57 – Did Saif Want to Be a Cricketer?11:44 – How Soha Got Her Role in Rang De Basanti15:12 – Facing Backlash as Filmmakers25:10 – Soha on Saif’s Career30:07 – Motherhood and Work33:48 – Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi as a Father37:30 – Soha on Being a Podcaster41:48 – Sharmila Tagore as a Grandmother42:52 – How Soha Met Kunal45:23 – The Weight of Heritage46:29 – The Bhopal House Story47:29 – Rabindranath Tagore Connection50:45 – Chef Kunal or Chef Soha?53:17 – Soha’s Workout Routine56:05 – Privacy Concerns & Saif’s House Break-In01:00:21 – Parenting Rules

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