From Monsoon Wedding to Heeramandi, actor, theatre director, and mentor Natasha Rastogi has lived many lives on stage and screen. But her story goes far deeper than Bollywood fame.
In this heartfelt conversation with Smriti Agarwal on the Femme Forward Podcast, Natasha shares her journey as a Bollywood actress, theatre artist, cultural educator, and mentor. She opens up about resilience, rejection, and the power of performance to shape women’s identity. From breaking stereotypes in her 40s to balancing motherhood with creativity, her journey is a masterclass in acting, theatre, cinema, and women empowerment.
✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
How theatre became her safe space and foundation as an artist
Lessons from auditions, rejections & surviving stereotypes in Bollywood
The truth about aging, identity & women in Indian cinema
Why passion—not virality—keeps actors and creators alive
Her most emotional moment after Heeramandi
A powerful message for young creators & women in arts
If you love listening to Bollywood podcasts, women in cinema, acting career stories, theatre insights, and inspiring women creators, this episode is for you.
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