Overview

• In a conversation on Faye D’Souza’s YouTube channel, Ratna Pathak Shah said she and her husband have had many arguments over his hardline advice to aspiring actors.
• She affirmed her love for acting but said it is not her sole purpose in life, contrasting it with Naseeruddin Shah’s view that one should only pursue acting if they feel they will die without it.
• Recalling her husband’s guidance to students, she quoted him warning that quick results are unlikely, urging only those prepared for long waits, setbacks and pain to enter the field.
• Coverage noted Naseeruddin Shah’s stature, including being the only Indian to win Venice Film Festival Best Actor and his three National Film Awards, to explain why his counsel carries weight.
• In the same interview reported by Indian outlets, Ratna reflected on their 43-year interfaith marriage, saying it might not be permitted today and describing both as not particularly religious.