Exculsive: Jaideep Ahlawat on Nepotism, Stardom, and Making It on His Own | The Quint

#jaideepahlawat opens up about his journey in the industry. From his early days on the sets of Aakrosh, #Paatal Lok to #thefamilyman, and to tackling challenges, staying grounded, and carving a name for himself. Jaideep reflects on the highs, lows, and lessons of his career.

Quick guide
00:00: Introduction
01:11: It’s easy for Jaideep Ahlawat to stay grounded
01:57: “I don’t feel external pressure”
03:14: On his upbringing
04:55: “Not joining the Army was a turning point in my life”
05:55: “I maintain the simplicity I had growing up”
07:36: “My focus on work makes me seem unapproachable”
09:28: On his acting process
11:20: On getting into character for ‘Paatal Lok’
13:17: On shooting his first film ‘Aakrosh’
15:47: “I still get so nervous on day one”
15:57: On his first day filming ‘Paatal Lok’ season 2
17:37: On his first day shooting ‘The Family Man’ season 3
19:01: On facing a harsh truth in the industry
20:25: On self-confidence
22:59: On the importance of a partner’s support as an artist
24:45: On what stardom means today and how it has evolved
26:10: “It’s easy to get work once you’re accepted in the industry”
26:52: On directors he would love to work with
28:02: Weighing in on nepotism in the industry
29:07: On what he has learnt as an actor through ‘Paatal Lok’
30:16: On silence being the most powerful acting tool
32:22: On working with Manoj Bajpayee
33:38: Remembering Dharmendra

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