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Aug 30, 2026 1 hr 38 min

#186: Acting Techniques 101, Basics & Bollywood ft. Gulshan Devaiah

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Gulshan Devaiah breaks down the craft of acting: from the fundamentals of performance and character-building to the acting techniques that help actors create believable, memorable characters. In this conversation, Gulshan Devaiah discusses acting techniques, the basics every aspiring actor should understand, his approach to preparing for roles, and what it takes to succeed as an actor in Bollywood and Indian cinema. A candid masterclass on acting, filmmaking, performance, and the realities of working in the Hindi film industry. Whether you're an aspiring actor, film student, Bollywood fan, or simply interested in how great performances are created, this episode offers practical insights into the art and craft of acting. 🎙️ Guest: Gulshan Devaiah 🎧 Know Time with Shalaj Lawania, Episode 186 Gulshan: https://www.instagram.com/gulshandevaiah78/ SUPPORT: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/knowtime Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime/support Youtube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ-937lA3_s2g5AxdpKQjVg/join Merch: https://know-time-shop.fourthwall.com/ PODCAST: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/knowtime Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2CjRJPktODLDeHavCNDLGA Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-time/id1535371851?uo=4 CONNECT: Youtube: Subscribe! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knowtimetofly/ Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/shalajlawania/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/knowtimetofly Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/shalajlawania Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/knowtimetofly Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/knowtimetofly/ Blog: http://www.sadisticshalpy.com/ Producer & Host: Shalaj Lawania TIMELINE 0:00 Trailer 1:38 Introduction 2:50 The Love For Cinema 8:01 Nature vs. Nurture 13:55 Acting 101: Basics 19:43 Acting 101: Costume, Make-Up, Physicality & Props 27:31 Making of Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota 34:43 Making of Badhaai Do 38:21 Acting 101: Breaking Rhythm 44:06 Making of 4-Cut Atmaram from Guns & Gulaabs 50:05 Preparation Techniques & Flow State 54:11 Playing Negative Roles 1:00:48 The Power of Cinema 1:04:25 Timing, Destiny & Luck 1:10:30 Taking Risks 1:14:18 PR, Networking & Social Media in Bollywood 1:25:39 Lego, Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life #bollywood

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