EP-447 | “I Thought I Wasn’t Right for Mirzapur Role”: Rasika Dugal on Bollywood, OTT & Patriarchy
About this episode
Rasika Dugal discusses her career, experiences in Mirzapur, and the challenges faced by women in the entertainment industry.
Rasika Dugal is known for her performances in films and streaming series such as Mirzapur, Delhi Crime, Manto, Qissa and Out of Love. A graduate of the Film and Television Institute of India, she is best known for playing Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur, a role that brought her widespread recognition. In this ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dugal discusses why she initially feared she was not right for Mirzapur and shares her experience of working with Pankaj Tripathi and Kulbhushan Kharbanda. She also remembers Irrfan Khan and explains what he taught her about being a good co-actor. Dugal speaks about how streaming platforms have transformed her career, the challenges women-led stories face, and the patriarchal expectations placed on women in the entertainment industry. *Timestamps* 0:00 – Introduction 0:34 – Acting Style 3:05 – Family's Reaction to Acting 4:12 – Moving to Mumbai 6:58 – Studying at FTII 9:49 – Beena Tripathi in Mirzapur 15:07 – Intimate Scenes in Mirzapur 22:17 – Working With Kulbhushan Kharbanda 26:28 – Role in Delhi Crime 29:03 – Long-Form Storytelling 31:51 – Working With Irrfan Khan 34:15 – Working in Manto 37:25 – Scrutiny on Women Actors 42:17 – Importance of…
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