In this episode, Pooja Bhatt sits down with Aadhya Anand for a conversation that traces the journey of a young actor coming of age in the glare of an industry that rarely pauses. From her early years in Singapore to stepping into the volatile, demanding world of Indian cinema, Aadhya reflects on the experiences that shaped her instinct, resilience, and sense of self.

Thrust into the deep end with Bombay Begums, Aadhya speaks about portraying Shai, a character layered with rebellion, confusion, and quiet fragility. What the audience saw as performance, she experienced as immersion - navigating themes far heavier than her years, while learning to hold her ground amid the noise of attention and expectation. For Pooja, it marked a return after decades; for Aadhya, it was an initiation. Between them lies a shared understanding of what it means to grow under scrutiny. 

As the two relive the controversy that followed Bombay Begum, Aadhya explains how important having a supportive family to fall back on has been for her. She admits that not everyone is lucky enough to have a support system around them and sometimes outside noise can really get under the skin. 

As the conversation deepens, Aadhya opens up about the pressures of social media, the illusion of validation, and the quiet discipline required to remain authentic. She speaks of mental health not as a trend but as a necessity, and of learning to trust her own voice in a world that constantly projects alternatives.

In this episode, Pooja Bhatt sits down with Aadhya Anand for a conversation that traces the journey of a young actor coming of age in the glare of an industry that rarely pauses. From her early years in Singapore to stepping into the volatile, demanding world of Indian cinema, Aadhya reflects on the experiences that shaped her instinct, resilience, and sense of self. Thrust into the deep end with Bombay Begums, Aadhya speaks about portraying Shai, a character layered with rebellion, confusion, and quiet fragility. What the audience saw as performance, she experienced as immersion - navigating themes far heavier than her years, while learning to hold her ground amid the noise of attention and expectation. For Pooja, it marked a return after decades; for Aadhya, it was an initiation. Between them lies a shared understanding of what it means to grow under scrutiny. As the two relive the controversy that followed Bombay Begum, Aadhya explains how important having a supportive family to fall back on has been for her. She admits that not everyone is lucky enough to have a support system around them and sometimes outside noise can really get under the skin. As the conversation deepens, Aadhya opens up about the pressures of social media, the illusion of validation, and the quiet discipline required to remain authentic. She speaks of mental health not as a trend but as a necessity, and of learning to trust her own voice in a world that constantly projects alternatives.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 

From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 

Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp;
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp;
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before

The Pooja Bhatt Show

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp; From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp; Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before.

A Conversation With Aadhya Anand

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