Raunaq Kamdar Opens up on his Past, Relationships, Career, Struggle, Family, Future and a Lot More
The actor who chose stories over inheritance Joining me today is Raunaq Kamdar, an actor who’s not just known for his roles, but for the quiet intensity and depth he brings to every frame. This conversation isn’t just about fame or scripts. It’s about the craft. About what it really takes to bring characters to life, why writing is the soul of cinema, and how good films are made (and broken) by the clarity of emotion behind the scenes. In this thoughtful and revealing episode, we spoke about: - Why “Nadi Dosh” changed everything for him - The heartbreak of projects that never saw the light of day - His honest take on Bollywood’s obsession with money - Why writing is the real soul of filmmaking - His decision to leave behind his father's architecture empire - Friendship, heartbreak, marriage and the lessons in between If you’ve ever questioned your own path or wondered what it really takes to follow your heart, this episode is for you. Host: Jay Thadeshwar, Entrepreneur, Investor Podcaster Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jay.thadeshwar/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaythadeshwar/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar Guest: Raunaq Kamdar, Indian actor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raunaqkamdar/ Subscribe To Podcast Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jay.thadeshwar ============================= Timestamps 00:00 – Teaser 02:58 – Introduction 04:16 – When did he start acting? 06:53 – Why is filmmaking so difficult? 08:58 – Why they had doubts about making Nadi Dosh 10:56 – Nadi Dosh: The turning point of his career 17:35 – The show that never got aired 19:15 – How to portray emotions you’ve never experienced 22:40 – Why writers are the true gods of filmmaking 23:40 – The directors who disappointed him 25:55 – When he questioned Anurag Kashyap 27:35 – Can money alone make a good film? 32:34 – Why the film industry needs to stop chasing money 36:58 – Did he have a privileged childhood? 41:24 – When his professor introduced him to theatre 44:25 – Why he left his father's architecture empire to pursue acting 47:22 – His definition of a best friend 55:27 – A near-death experience from his childhood 58:40 – How parenting has changed today 1:00:01 – Why millennials are the most self-aware generation 1:04:53 – What’s worked in his long-term relationship 1:09:35 – A heartbreaking moment in his life 1:14:45 – Talking about his first marriage 1:17:40 – How to choose the right life partner 1:20:35 – The first time he had a drink with his father 1:25:50 – Does he feel he’s gotten his due in the industry? 1:29:42 – His 5-year plan 1:35:45 – Rapid-fire round #raunaqkamdar #gujaraticinema #actingjourney #behindthescenes #cinemalovers #filmmaking #actorlife #gujaratifilmindustry #actingcraft #filmtalks #jaythadeshwar #malharthakar #mitragadhvi #jankibodiwala
