EP-111 | Exploring the Connection Between Spirituality and Cinema with Adil Hussain

Adil Hussain hails from Assam’s Goalpara, is renowned for his critically acclaimed performances in theater and movies like ‘Mukti Bhawan’ and ‘Othello - A Play in Black and White.’
Adil has worked in more than 80 films, including a standout role in Ang Lee's Oscar-winning ‘Life of Pi,’. He won National Award for his lead roles in ‘Mukti Bhawan’ and ‘Maj Rati Ketaki.’
He studied at the National School of Drama from 1990-1993, followed by a brief stint at the Drama Studio London through the Charles Wallace Trust Scholarship.
In this episode of the Ani podcast with Smita Prakash, Adil opens up about his childhood, the inspirations that led him to pursue acting. He shared stories about his early days as a stand-up comedian mimicking Amitabh Bachchan.
Adil delves into his unique experience of spending two and a half years on a river island in Karnataka, where he explored the art of acting alongside an international group of performing artists.
Adil also shares his experiences working with icons like Sridevi, Tabu, and Manisha Koirala. He sheds light on the challenges faced by actors in breaking free from conventional character portrayals.
He also shares his experience working as a teacher in Amsterdam and at the National School of Drama in Delhi.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
02:52 - Early life in Assam
20:56 - Theatre and role of mentors
30:34 - Working with co-actors & necessity of skills
44:15 - Career as drama teacher & control over emotions
52:55: Male chauvinism & chemistry with Sridevi
1:02:00 - Shakespeare's Play Othello story & meeting wife Kristen Jain
1:11:46 - Method acting & casting in different genres movies
1:21:30 - Importance of artistic activities
1:31:55 - Work culture in Global cinema
1:42:16 - Changing taste of the audience & OTT
1:50:40 - Indian classical music in the mainstream
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[@arvindsolanki120]

Adil is really a Bhartiya and all Muslims must see to him as he is ........as a great human being emitting a lovely and fascinating light which makes the soul delighted.Amazing....

[@deepakmishra96]

This episode on ANI stands out as one of the finest in a while. Grateful for this one.

[@TusharMishra-sq8dt]

One of the best episodes , maybe this is how pods should be , chaotic and non linear . Didn't expect such a rich conversion . 🔥🔥

[@arvindsolanki120]

Great, mesmerised by the interview.Yes,we are in a greatest nation that is called Bharat,India.And the people like Adil are there to keep and pass this heritage to all.

[@SudhaSingh-en9sk]

What a beautiful beautiful podcast. Most of the time it was like hearing Sadhguru speak. Thank you so much Smitaji, for bringing Adil Husain on your show. I didn't know that such immense depth and clarity of expression exists in the acting world. It was a totally mesmerising experience listening to him speak.

[@shaileshpkem80]

My respect for him increased manyfold after watching this interview!!!

[@paramveersingh663]

I thought all of the bollywood was dumb but now i consider him as an exception. He is really intelligent

[@sakshis6812]

He is so knowledgeable person... I didn't know he was this grounded being so intelligent..

[@shikhagupta4200]

This has been PURE MELLIFLUOUS MUSIC for the soul!! Amidst infinitely sickening oceans of pretence and artifice comes this exquisitely pristine stream of water, and i cannot slake my thirst enough!! Such authenticity; such precious pearls of wisdom served with such honesty AND PANACHE (!!). The talk apart from being immensely engaging was in many ways HIGHLY AMD PROFOUNDLY EDUCATIONAL! This man is truly an evolved soul, who wears his mantle very light indeed...which makes it such s pleasure listening to him in rapt attention. Thankyou Smita ji for this scintillating brilliant conversation!! 🔥

[@tarunsen4185]

There is extremely excellent discussion with Adil Hussain, and he described nicely about the acting in theatre and as well as in cinema. Even he mentioned the name of Konstantin Stanislavski (Russian theatre practitioner) and Jerzy Grotowski (Polish theatre director) both of them are international stalwarts. But I was expecting of two names, they were also internationally great man - in the context of theatre, Bertolt Brecht (German theatre practitioner and playwright) and another one in the context of film - Satyajit Ray (Indian film director, screenwriter, music composer, writer of the Bengali literature, sketch maker and multi-talented person) Adil Hussain, not a single word discuss about them. Actually I would like to know what Adil thinks about them....

[@psd1955]

By far the best interview I have watched on your channel. Very impressed with Adil. So much to learn from him. Such a deep person. Love this man. Thanks for letting us know about this highly evolved being. I am feeling so joyful.

[@dvikauglaumishrauca]

Wow. Just wow on his knowledge.His discipline of acting. Truely plural knowledge seeking individual.

[@user-nc5pr5lq9b]

I really admire and appreciate Adil for the craft he has recognized in the art of acting. Surely acting is a craft and I pray that.many actors do recognize this truth and do come up with great acting skills. I would personally like to be a student of Adil and learn this craft. What a wonderful interview and the in depth knowledge Adil has imparted.

[@mayashreebaruah3626]

Mesmerizing conversation! Always love to listen to Adil Hussain! He is not only an actor but also a true artist, a true human being! So proud of you.

[@Big_dong_7inch]

One of the best podcasts. I didn't know Adil Hussain was such an enlightened human being.

[@shreyabothra2227]

It is such a beautiful conversation. An actor talking deep spirituality. Brilliant!❤

[@Sandhyarani_Sawant]

I don't know he is that talented!! He is knowledgeable but a very WISE man. I wish him a healthy, satisfied and successful life.

[@AjjutheConqueror]

Nice Guest. One of the most Indigenous Bharatiya Actor, who understand the arts from the Indic viewpoint.

[@charuakshay]

Fabulous never knew how good he is

[@balwantrai100]

One of finiest podcast , i hv been through the two full hours , not missing any of the seconds of it. Thx smitaji .

[@suchitabhat5051]

Extraordinary interview! Learnt huge... He speaks flawlessly because he is so clear in his thoughts.

[@user-qn3em3nt9q]

He is amazing person as well as great actor with amazing voice ❤

[@kiranmagavi6116]

One of the best of your podcasts Smithaji. Thumba chennagithu. I’m an admirer of Mr Hussain and follow him on Instagram and have learnt a lot through his posts and writings. As a fellow teacher to post grads and undergrads, this podcast has given me inputs for my classes and my own spiritual journey. Dhanyavadagalu 🙏

[@seshasharada2816]

AMMMMMMMMAZING podcast Smitha ji.... what a personality ....bow to him....a man of substance

[@venkateshSrinivasan-fw9mr]

Best episode yet ! Adil was PHENOMENAL, such an evolved soul

[@abhavishwakarma2117]

I am in awe of this actor...his body mind and heart are completely tuned. He is crystal clear in his expression.

[@sameernaik2886]

It was a fantabulous podcast. Made me comment for the first time ever in my life. Didn't know a word about Aadil ji ever before tho I have watched English Winglish however now I feel I know him completely for the first chapter which makes me curious to know/read him further.... Thank you Smitaji. In Gratitude

[@teachersconference8932]

As a fellow assamese , enjoyed the interview a lot . What a profound thought in promoting artistic activity in india .

[@umeshdharmatti6373]

This is the best interview on your podcast! What a personality Adil is!! Most importantly you also enjoyed interviewing him thoroughly!! 👌👌👌

[@thesecondlife4832]

Adil is an outstanding actor and bollywood cannot do justice to his exceptional talent. I was awestruck by his acting in Paathshala. After knowing him from this interview my respect for him reached its greatest height.

[@hritizgogoi3739]

You are a great man Adil da. Always knew you were a great actor but you also have a deep understanding of culture and humanity.

[@GautamMH15]

OMG, it was as if I was experiencing a guru speaking and not just an actor. Adil always looked a very polished actor, but boy is he a master or what ! One of the best podcasts on this channel.

[@thevijayprakash]

listening to him doesnt feel like he is an actor it feels like he is a seeker ..... absolutely loves the conversation, please call him again, waiting to listen more of him

[@sharavatikulkarni7145]

Excellent and broad minded human being, rolemodel for many, great time to spend by listening to him.

[@munindrarajbongshi-gn4rr]

Thanks to you Adil, about understanding a critical & natures best comlex creation or instrument.

[@amitsethi11]

This guy is a fab . Smita thank you for your interviewing him . One of your best interviews

[@acting_for_life]

Smita Prakash you make people at ease and they floW ...like ganga ji through your consciousnes.

[@sushmasingh8008]

Good one! Adil Hussain is intelligent & articulate.He is in the league of Pankaj Kapur.

[@rameshng1979]

Ms.Smitha - this is one of the few episodes where your guest guided the episodes. You know when to control the steering and when to allow the host to control. I have watched each and every episodes till now. And love all.

[@amitavpaul1753]

I am mesmerized by the interview with Adil Ji......Please invite him once more

[@dyadiya338]

What a complex individuality Adil Hussain...congratulations for the episode

[@premasatish2776]

He is a natural actor& very knowledgeable. This programme is treat to watch😊

[@sanjibkar2015]

I am very happy to listen this discussion. 🙏

[@animaburman3067]

Thank you Smita and Adil for the most engrossing, enchanting and beautiful conversation.I am so proud of you Adil,my country cousin.keep up the good work 👍

[@santoshtrisal2107]

It was amazing conversation,I cherish it.🙌🌺🤗🎉🌿💚🌿

[@harshamisra3631]

I loved his movie ZED PLUS as punturewala

[@reachniki1]

i loved this interview, Adilji your a amazing human being... your different sir!

[@sukanyagupta1533]

I really dont know who calls you Godi and since I personally know a few of them I feel sad at what they say. You are an amazing host with such a wide array of guests.. thank you.. a big big fan maam.

[@kuhuadhikary1864]

Wow...always like his acting

[@aninditasen1370]

Loved the interview. He is a great actor and now we can see that he is also a great philosopher. Very humble person.

[@gurjotuberoi]

Superb podcast The sheer vastness of the repertoire of the subjects of your podcasts is mind boggling

[@nabarundey1150]

Amazing conversation. What an education and his approach, philosophy towards life and acting.Proud of Adil Hussian and proud he is from Assam.

[@iamgour]

This episode is outstanding …… hats off to Adil Jee

[@atulsharma9376]

One of the Best interviews on this channel. Congratulations!👏👏👏👏👏👏😍

[@anilpillai376]

True seeker of truth....son of mother nature.....it is divine grace that he is visualising things which material world cannot see.... please don't think him as a mere actor...see how beautifully he amalgamated spirituality with acting...so is he an actor oar a person seeking realisation through acting.... unfortunately Smitha concentrated more on his acting career.... HE IS A YOGI, DISCOVERING THOSE ASPECTS WHICH WERE LEFT IN HIS PREVIOUS BIRTH...

[@umeshdharmatti6373]

Very true!! 👍

[@anilpillai376]

@@umeshdharmatti6373 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@shyamlykumari8242]

I never knew being a nice actor he even holds this much of knowledge more respect sir ❤

[@aru9076]

Wow amazed by Adil’s depth of knowledge on various areas of Art across the world. Someone with a fine taste and understanding of how Art is intuitive takes closer to God and Spirituality🙏🏼👏 Hats off.

[@smitaj2209]

Adil is such an interesting person . It would be nice to just have a chat with him

[@abhishek_sikarwar]

Adil Hussain is such a learned, kind hearted and talented guy 👏👏👏👏 and people are so brainwashed these days, they'll still find reasons to hate him.

[@bhavanavijay1428]

Loved this truly enlightening , enriching and fulfilling conversation with a Great Actor. Please bring such Great people from the performing Arts who do not get the required publicity they deserve and Not Bollywood Superstars who are worthless actors who are all over the space they pay for to get publicity.

[@gmoulli6368]

Smita prakash doesn't have any spiritual depth which is clear frm all her interviews...whn u speak in this depth she is blank ..and she gets back to practical questions 😅but great listening to Adil sir

[@thesecondlife4832]

Very true

[@vaidyapraveen]

This conversation is just mind-boggling, such an erudite, equals reading 200 books. Thanks Adil Bhai and Smitha❤❤

[@aaww388]

Super talented person. Perfect, precise, well articulated answer Enjoyed listening, and learning each and every word . Thanks Smita for interviewing Adil Hussainji.

[@meerasrinivasan1331]

Well grounded, knowledgeble, and talanted individual. It was a inforamtive approch to acting.

[@mukund521]

One of the most inspiring interviews

[@travel_ghost22]

superb podcast and e should act more often in cinemas as well as web series

[@sohailazim4275]

Wow...just wow....What an enriching podcast...so much to learn from this great man...to spirituality to great acting this man is full of talent and knowledge.

[@harshalanka2136]

What an episode, thank you Smiti ji for introducing Adil ji in this way. One of the best conversations in a long period of time!

[@samrele]

This was a ridiculously entertaining and enriching interview! One of the best conducted by Smita. Adil comes across as an exceptional speaker, teacher, and someone who can explain so well; a very satisfying and philosophical podcast. Loved it!

[@jyotsnap2751]

Amazing conversation. Adil Hussain has some awesome thoughts and depth of knowledge, well read spiritual being 🙏🏻 loved this.

[@mukadarmansuri5222]

What an great podcast...🙏🙏🙏.. He is so deeply into Spirituality...Bank of wisdom, knowledge.. and of course acting..

[@Jimmymunshi1]

Best episode i have viewed, thank you smitha prakash. Thanks to adil ji 🙏🙏🙏

[@manoja.g.-hf3xs]

Ms Smita, at least the word Spirituality has been mentioned in the thumbnail! So there is hope that one day, Spiritual guests will also appear on your Podcast. Spirituality is the real goal of every human being's earthly sojourn. But only the Yogis recall this while worldly people get lost in the labrynth. Let your latent Spirituality awaken!

[@user-fb3kg2pz7s]

Spiritual person...a bliss

[@vishakhapandit2025]

Very thoughtful interview. I came to know so many things about him and surely heightened my respect for him.

[@anitapandey9463]

Most enlightening podcast. An absolute treat. Thank you.

[@kasn811]

Profound and honest conversation. Glad you invited him to your podcast

[@jatendrai]

wow what a man what a host. absolutely loved it. 🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thanks smita ji again. Now after listening to his thought process i’m an even bigger fan of Adil Hussain 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@manasmohanty4090]

Khans, kumars,Devgans & Kapoors should resign from Film industry that's what my suggestion after watching this interview of Adil Hussain.

[@hrishikeshmishra8642]

I don't know about his acting skills, but he is good at story telling.

[@manjuladave7366]

Just loved this awesome conversation ❤

[@kochi2001]

Really mesmerizing conversation. I am enthralled.

[@rajibbhatt]

The most amazing conversation...Adil da is an amazing person

[@DSEC_SiddhantMohanta]

a knowledgeable and wonderful actor.

[@MaternalAdvice]

I had not expected it to go this way. Isn't it amazing.

[@epicaffairs]

Excellent conversation 👍

[@Amour123-k4w]

Adil is a beautiful man, excellent podcast, loved it.

[@bhavnarawat1548]

What a gem ❤

[@dulendeori4134]

Its a brilliant conversation. Thanks Smita ji .

[@Nationalist04]

Huge Fan sir

[@amitavpaul1753]

WONDERFUL CONVERSATION...BEST OF ALL I SAW

[@dvikauglaumishrauca]

Smitajee please bring Balaji Srinivasan of the book The Network State on the podcast

[@ajit9202]

One of the best guest on the show

[@harishraut6980]

I m enlightened with creativity and conversation with Adil sir u are an actor par excellence love to work with u some day

[@ameyakolhe4838]

Amazing! Reminds me of Danny Dengzongpa, representing the North East. More please!

[@Gaurjain]

Just Brilliant !!!

[@rajanbuch1]

EXCELLANT.ENJOYED EVERY BIT.WHAT AN ACTOR.

[@bharatjibhakate8264]

He will Be always JAASOOS VIJAY for me.

[@satyabratadey2989]

It’s a great interview he is a great Actor 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@navsari1994]

@adilhussein one great thespian love his work