Ranveer Allahbadia - Sara Ali Khan

1)    Sara Ali Khan talks about the expectations people had from her after the success of her first two films, Kedarnath and Simmba. She acknowledges that acting is an expectation game and that she disappointed herself in her performance in the film Love Aaj Kal. Sara talks about her experience of working on film sets and the synergy required to create great cinema. She discusses her excitement about having a deeper conversation on this podcast without the pressure of traditional, headline-hunting journalism. Sara shares that she has been busy with work and traveling and that, as an actor, it is difficult to predict her schedule. Sara addresses how she feels about fame and how it's rising.

2)    Sara Ali Khan discusses the concept of fame in today's world, stating that there is an accessibility to public figures which can lead to both criticism and love. She notes that the notion of being aspirational has been replaced with being accessible and there has been a shift in the way people view stardom. When asked about her freetime, she mentions that she enjoys traveling and trekking, with the Kirganga Trek being on her list of places to visit. She also believes that positive energy can deter animals and harm away from individuals.

3)    Sara Ali Khan discusses how actors are sometimes hesitant to talk about topics beyond the glitter, glamour,and gossip of show business, such as spirituality or deep meditations. She suggests that actors may feel pressure to cater to what people want to hear and may fall victim to talking about "rubbish" topics. However, she believes that podcasts offer an opportunity for celebrities to show their more human side and express themselves beyond the limitations of short-form content. She also shares how becoming more famous led her to be more aware of what people want to hear and how she has had to navigate staying true to herself while also catering to her audience.

4)    Sara Ali Khan opens up about feeling the need to apologize for who she is and her past mistakes. She explains that being an actor is about self-exploration and that part of it involves making mistakes and acknowledging them. Sara reveals that she was harsh on herself after her performance in "Love Aaj Kal" was not convincing and that she became aware of an element of fakeness in herself during that time. She notes that she is not formally trained as an actor, so she relies on instinct and does not want to pollute that instinct with fakeness. Sara also shares that she has been meditating for eight years now and that it's important for her creative professional life.

5)    Sara Ali Khan explains her journey through different meditation schools to connect with one that spoke toher. She talks about YSS Yogodas at Sung Society, which she likens to a martial art because of its focus on discipline and protocols in meditation. Through consistent discipline and spiritual growth, materialism and happiness will naturally chase you without the need to chase after them. While she does not bring up her meditation practices often, Sara enjoys doing it without an ulterior motive,and regularly does full moon meditations and a water fast for the full day.

6)    Sara Ali Khan discusses the role of pain in appreciating meditation and how people in their 20s, who have experienced anxiety or failure, are drawn to it. She talks about how the process of channeling one's energy and acknowledging the need for it came to her only recently and how it is important to have that little extra push to re-evaluate things that matter. She also shares her experience of being on a movie set, saying that everyone collaborates and works together to achieve that common goal, paralleling it with the harmonious environment of a temple, saying she felt double energy between being on the film set and attending an aarti in Kedarnath. While talking about growing up in a family in the film industry,Sara mentions that her parents did not encourage a lot of visitation on set and that she didn't have many filmy friends. She also mentions her experience with her dad, when he was a guest on the podcast and how much he enjoyed speaking toher in Hindi.

7)   Sara Ali Khan discuss the importance of respect in keeping an open mind with the people they interact with, and how it is ingrained in the Khan family. Sara admires her father's balance between personal and professional life, and how he always comes back to normalcy after every film regardless of its success or failure.She also emphasizes the importance of taking time off to unwind and take breaks for self-discovery, and how this helps build character. Sara says that while she turns to her mother, Amrita Singh, for advice, she is confident in her own strengths and that she will not drown.

8)    Sara Ali Khan talks about her ambition and her desire to always improve herself. She states that she wants to be better than she is every day and to be the best that she can be. Although she admits to making mistakes, she tries not to doubt herself too much, as it can be an unhealthy mindset. Instead, she discusses the importance of using setbacks as a way to learn and grow. Additionally, Sara shares about some of the difficult times in her life during 2020, but emphasizes that what matters most is the actual experiences, not whether they're online or not.

9)    Sara Ali Khan discusses the prevalence of envy and competition in the entertainment industry, and how it's important to surround oneself with people who keep us real and grounded. She acknowledges that competition can be healthy and used as motivation. Sara also talks about her struggle with weight, how she grew up overweight, and her conscious efforts to manage her weight today. She emphasizes the importance of not going into a downward spiral with weight and controlling it while still indulging in things she loves like pizza.

10)   Sara Ali Khan talks about her weightloss journey and how she was asked to lose weight for a film role. She reveals that she lost 45 kgs by changing her diet, which mainly consisted of junk food. She also talks about how over-eating affects not only physical appearance but also mental health and hormone balance. Sara addresses the sensitivity around this topic but insists that it is important to acknowledge that eating habits can have a significant impact. Moreover, she talks about her childhood, how she escaped from difficult times through food, and how her mother, Amrita Singh, is her biggest support system.

11)    Sara Ali Khan talks about her relationship with her mother and how supportive she has been throughout her life. She describes her mother as her ideal holiday buddy and is grateful thather mother never made her feel ashamed after the release of an Aaj Kal article. She also notes that her mother is not fiercely ambitious and is content as long as Sara is happy and peaceful. When asked about her incompleteness in life, Sara mentioned that she has not worked with the directors she wants to work with. She also shares her love language, which is quality time, and how she hates gifts as they feel like a replacement for emotional availability.

12)  Sara Ali Khan discusses her possessiveness as a girlfriend, admitting that she's not possessive at all. However, she can be erratic when it comes to scheduling meetups and work always comes first.Despite this, she wants a family life and hopes to have a daughter first at the age of 32. Later on, they discuss what Sara brings to a relationship and how she can support a partner, especially from a guy's perspective.

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