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Karan Soni... on "A Nice Indian Boy", lessons in Hollywood, and his life on both sides of the camera
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Actor, director, and producer, Karan Soni joins Abhay to talk about his latest film A Nice Indian Boy (directed by Roshan Sethi), share lessons from his journey, and some of the cultural nuances of being an Indian American in Hollywood. He reflects on the importance of versatility in acting, the duality of creative roles, and the significance of downtime for personal growth. Soni emphasizes the need for authentic representation in media and the power of storytelling to foster empathy and understanding. He also touches on the challenges and rewards of navigating the entertainment industry, ultimately expressing a desire to create work that uplifts and resonates with diverse audiences. Of note: proper name pronunciation was celebrated, and no blood tests were ordered.
(0:00 - 2:50) Introduction
(2:50) Part 1 - being an endearing artist, life on both sides of the camera, learning and un-learning
(19:50) Part 2 - letting go from each role, craft and practice, downtime and privacy, from Delhi to LA
(40:24) Part 3 - empowerment from A Nice Indian Boy, working with Roshan Sethi, labels, audience take aways
(52:51) Conclusion
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