Ratna Pathak Shah & Ayesha Jhulka Interview | Spill The Tea with Sneha | Film Companion

Ahead of the release of Happy Family, Ratna Pathak Shah and Ayesha Jhulka celebrate Womens’ Day on Spill The Tea with Sneha. The two ladies talk about the evolution of the Hindi film actress, the roles they are getting to explore and enjoy today and what they miss about the past.
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00:00 Interview with Ratna Pathak Shah & Ayesha Jhulka
01:03 BTS stories of Happy Family Conditions Apply
03:37 Younger actresses have the ability to...
04:32 Stereotyping in Bollywood
07:40 Ayesha Jhulka's 2nd innings
08:26 Change in perspective towards female actors
10:00 Writer-driven industry
11:16 What "conditions apply" for Happy Family?
14:50 How comedy saved Ratna Pathak Shah
17:17 What emotion do they struggle to play on screen
19:57 Passion vs Profession
21:46 The price for being outspoken
24:22 Advice to younger actresses
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[@shireensethi6766]

I could listen to Ratna Pathak for hours. She's so fiesty, fun and fierce

[@MrPuspakdasgupta]

Ratna Pathak is actually Maya Sarabhai in real life.

[@lermount]

Haha i was about to comment the same 😅

[@shree45]

Absolutely 💯

[@SitaraNazareth]

😂 agreed

[@WatermelonSugar1209]

She’s not classist like Maya.

[@simon15jims50]

Thats why she nailed that character!😂

[@jasmeetkaur559]

I loved how Ratna Pathak reacts to Ayesha with "Excuse me "The Ancients" when she says MALE actors from the 90s deserve to be around. !!

[@rahultiwari-dx8qo]

Yup and how confidently Ayesha stuck to her point sticking to yes they deserve it ..whereas some other 20 plus actresses with size zero figure would have been pestered to agree with her..Hats off to Ayesha here

[@akshay5129]

exactly on point....

[@rajeevmoothedath8392]

@@rahultiwari-dx8qo Yes, it is good to see individuals being able to articulate their viewpoint whether ageeable or disagreeable to others.

[@marciapaul9911]

@@rahultiwari-dx8qo ji

[@ABhattacharya]

@@rahultiwari-dx8qo Ayesha had be graceful, those guys were her co-actors!

[@prijain9544]

Ratna Ma'am should write a book...you can read it for hours. Her true authentic self written in words would be an amazing experience.

[@ritikaparasher2429]

Ayesha julka is such a nice personality. She was patient through out the interview

[@hs-nyc]

RPS is always a delight to hear.. Sneha would love a spill the tea of the Pathak sisters- Ratna and Supriya given the body of work they have!

[@FilmCompanion]

Adding that to my to-do list! - Sneha

[@senguptasayn]

Excellent idea.

[@ananya3258]

Seconded! Both the sisters together would be a grand crossover haha

[@faryals1637]

It’s always a pleasure to listen to intellectual actors like Ratna ji. Good series.

[@srr2937]

3 Elegant women in one frame.

[@FilmCompanion]

Thank you

[@barnalideysarker8372]

"If work is fun what else you need".... Wow Such an enriching conversation. The interviewer is just apt

[@Nia802]

Ratna Pathak shah... one person who I really felt so happy to listen to....she is such a senior actor, and such a fantastic actor... grown up watching her. And of course Ayesha, thanks . This interview made me happy.

[@jirasi5557]

She n Jaya bacchan r my fav...the way they poke fun at papparazi n newbie actors

[@ajaymathur9406]

Ratna Pathak Shah is not just a great actor but an eloquent speaker but has a spine to call a spade ♠️ a spade ♠️

[@rm3015]

As has her husband.

[@koushiknemani5135]

Rps is a woman of substance. Her words are filled with wit, truth and butt-hurt element. Wish to see her more in some great films

[@dyutismitadas2515]

I'm all for the Ratna Pathak Shah savage era! LOVE IT!!

[@nikitagregory2636]

Ratna ji is such a mood man🤌🏼❤ Also, love how Ayesha ji very respectfully stopped talking cuz Ratna ji took over😂❤ Shows how respectful she is towards her senior actors 👏🏻 Great interview 🎉

[@BhavnaUnleashed]

Ratna Pathak Shah ❤️❤️❤️ Love her mind. We will be coming back to these interviews even beyond her lifetime! #Icon

[@tmj8637]

Pehle heroine face dekhti thi bas Toh waheeda Rehman, vaijayantimala ,Madhubala Madhuri, sri devi etc kya bas face hi tha kya acting nhi thi kya ...kud ka face below aveg tha toh kya role milte inko aur aisi kya acting karti hai ye jo special hai ? Aur youngsters role model hai jo face nhi figure hi bas Deepika ki Tarah phir dance nhi vulgar moves ...pehle ki heroine koi bhi nhi jo Ratna ko inspiration bne 😂😂

[@ananya3258]

RPS can start a podcast and I will listen to every episode diligently

[@sohailkhan501]

Ratna Pathak.. you go gal! Love how you put across the message without the vanity n gloss.

[@najmatrabelsi2877]

Ayesha jhulka is my favourate After divya bharti OMG she is so beautiful inside out i admire her a lot

[@the_fluffmachine]

What a beautiful and real interview. No fuzz just REAL. We need more of these. ❤

[@DebaratiChakrabortyICRISAT]

OMG, WHEN RP winks I loved her even more, such a graceful actor.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Both of them are absolutely fabulous and blessed with great comic timing.

[@FilmCompanion]

Yes indeed!

[@payalghorpade4478]

After watching her charector in Jane tu ya Jane na i was absolutely in love with her... I believe she has amazing resemblance with the charector....

[@tapanmozumdar]

The interview is honest. Thanks! And the series is damn funny! Ratna ji carries the whole show with herself like a breeze and there is a host of talents, old and new, who give the due sangat. Reminds me of Sarabhai series, as if Maya, a little more Gujrati in her younger self, has aged and become Hemlata! Thanks @Primevideos to being so much laughter in these days of violent and abusive stories.

[@archanakumaridasgupta5536]

Sarabhai was class apart. There's no another sarabhai happening, but I'm really eager to see what this is like. Some very relevant family dynamics discussed here, and the fact that it's comedy, must be an interesting mix. ❤

[@swarnikatandon6890]

Totally agree with u...हमेशा its like offensive content on OTT

[@subhanjanabhattacharya7046]

what a wonderful interview! Two legendary actors.. Thank you film companion for having them in your show. Fabulous!

[@nirmalbramhecha2067]

Sheer talent❤️ also ratnaji is the epitome of brilliance 🌼🙏

[@yashibiyani]

I just loved Ratna Pathak Shah for her witty answers

[@unicorngirldivyanshi2991]

Thanks to internet ,as ppl like Ratna Pathak n Ayesha are agn in front onscreen and a v gud talk show 👌

[@priyankasachdev2538]

Love the vibe.. but wish Ayesha ma'am wasn't constantly cut off by RPS Ma'am

[@nikhil007hajirnis]

What a grace! Ratna's voice clearly speaks volume of her command on the stage. Ayesha's experience and Ratna's zeal are true examples of ying yang that our industry needs.

[@missmalaprop7455]

Highly intelligent people both women. That's why they are so animated. Ratna ji seems critical to some people because she has experienced a lot in such a long journey. She knows the good and bad of the whole process. And it's true that a lot of films are flopping. She is trying to teach the right thing to the younger generation. Not to be self absorbed and focus on skill.

[@capcdn9593]

Ratna Pathak is a legend. She’s a real actor. So glad she’s still relevant and getting work.

[@heythere7048]

I just love Ratnaji

[@rm3015]

The cringe that Ratna felt when Ayesha approved of 50+ heroes playing characters half their age 😂. I can listen to both Naseer and Ratna for hours. Narcissism in bollywood is so apparent that most of these actors play 'themselves' in movies rather than the character.

[@pari2107]

It was such a pleasure to watch this interview, Ratna ji talks so well, full of substance and content unlike other new actresses who can barely speak with their minimal vocabulary. Ratna ji’s command over her craft reflects in her talks .wish we had more artists like her.

[@sandysandy418]

26 min. onwards...Maya speaks the rreal thing!!❤❤

[@snehasismisra5818]

I so like the interviewing style and grace of Sneha .. Can't Anupama stick to reviews and Sneha to such interviews? She is fabulous..

[@jennypretty08]

these are the kind of interviews we love and we want ❤👏 thank you FC

[@poyubhoragogoi7258]

Die hard fan of Ratna ma'am. May we get to see lots and lots of work of her.

[@sancharisen6836]

Such a thoughtful interview. Ratna Pathak and Ayesh Jhulka are no doubt great as they are but the interviewer has took time and did her research to make it a no nonsense , thoughtful and educated interview. Great Interview!

[@SnehaJois]

I love this interview. The questions asked here are really so nice and different from other interviews.

[@shivamrajan6576]

We want season 2 asap ❤️❤️❤️❤️ absolutely loved the show

[@Poonam_shukla_tiwari]

would love to hear Ms. Ratna for hours.....she is just witty.....loads of love❤

[@parulrajyaguru3529]

Interview is really so nice. Ratnaji is a legendary actress. Ayesha is also a cute actress.

[@priyadarshinibasu5888]

Great interview Sneha.. really loved it.. RPS and Ayesha such great personalities.. lots to learn from

[@breezymudita]

Love listening to Ratna Pathak Shah❤

[@rainbowskies03]

Ratna pathak is love absolutely adore her

[@niftyhacks3335]

wow they both are so graceful and elegantly beautiful

[@tumpaakter2015]

Feeling soo happy to see actress like them to get good opportunity. .

[@saiymigajbhiye1632]

Omg I love Ratna Pathak shah ❤️❤️

[@maryamhamid6003]

She is drop dead gorgeous ❤, can’t believe she Said she’s average

[@monikakaul6045]

Fantabulous..... Beauty with brains which keeps us enchanting.

[@tabletclassbepolitical]

My favorite Ratna Pathak- both onscreen and offscreen.

[@manishasingh6532]

ratna pathak is so articulate

[@leeyoona2104]

30 mins well spent !! It's good to see intellectual actors still exist.

[@khalidmoosa2650]

Beautiful effort n a honest show ! Wonderful to see Ratna ji n Ayesha Jhulka saahiba . N must say Sneha ji has done a wonderful job as a hostess . Very well done

[@toufeeqhahmedraza4981]

Never get bored of watchinh Ratna ji . Truely icon and legend in the industry

[@mamonaislam6646]

I wish today's heroines had one third of Ratna's intellect.❤

[@vijaydeepborde7908]

Loved it dear Two of the ladies were awesome to hear too. Ratna ji's every spoken line was like a mirror to the industry

[@nikeetaa1]

So i saw the series n i wanted more of it.. so m here.. it was soo good.. glad saw the interview..

[@awarudi]

Ratnaji is SO AMAZING!! It's great how she says she's found role models in the younger generation, so wonderful that she accepts that. I agree with that completely. The younger generation of women are truly inspiring ❤❤

[@HarpreetSingh-ug4vd]

Its always a pleasure to listen to Ratna pathak shah!

[@shanvirawat2988]

Absolutely enjoyed listening to both the actors.

[@anuthepro]

What a wonderful interview! Props to the well spoken, composed and articulate interviewer

[@gayatriparashar9853]

Happy family is too too good whole cast is amazing and story comic timings ohhh its lovely simply

[@waliullah1035]

One of the excellent interviews I came accross recent times..

[@jaibhartikharbanda1317]

I lov to see n listen ratna ji n ayesha... Thy r to groundy....

[@TARANAJAIN]

I enjoy watching Ratna Pathak's interview..she is so real!! and yes, we only care about your craft!!

[@kalpanaruhela]

Lovely to hear them.. Thanks for the interview.

[@jaimiljoshi111]

What are you …? 3 month old Child 😊😂😂so true

[@rajeshbujorbarua2346]

I simply love Maya sarabhai.. miss you a lot maam. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤... you.are amazing..what acting... Ayesha ji you too are outstanding ❤❤❤

[@paragathavale7801]

Wonderfull and thought provoking answers by ratna madam

[@asramirza2180]

Absolutely loved the Series "Happy Family... conditions apply"

[@nishipandey3317]

Happy family series is superb awesome and fantastic...plz bring more of that

[@prachishakya]

Loved the grace and poise of Ayesha jhulka. Nice interview.

[@shubhrasamuel9759]

What a lovely interview, enjoyed hearing them both and the advise that RPS shared is applicable to all, rightly said focus on your skill, work on your skills rest is all immaterial.

[@mdniyazahmed2664]

I can listen ratna ji hours she is confident at every interview and every plateform

[@tejug1161]

Today's working professionals in their 20s are really smart, very well educated, very competitive and hard working! No wonder they are replacing the millennials. I am a millennial but there is so much to learn from the younger generation...

[@AnnaFernandes48]

Sneha..you are always amazing.... as so true..what Ratna said...Papa said this and Papa said...everything revolves round Papa....

[@rutujabhosale8001]

It was such a delight to watch Ratna Pathak and Ayesha Jhulka sharing and implementing insights abt their work as an actor and how they developed not in the business but also apart as na actor. Such a resonation while listening to them. ❤❤❤

[@sarvodaya9239]

What a nice interview!! Felt so good to watch.

[@FilmCompanion]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@AliishaKhan-tm2sy]

First time I saw Ratna ji was in the popular television serial #TARA and she happened to be my favourite out of all the characters..I like the way she speaks

[@Mukesh_Devrari]

Ratna Pathak Shah is very intelligent. Somehow I never watched any of her interviews. Thanks for this interview. I hope we could hear her more talking about Indian films, the film industry, and the people working here.

[@opcopa]

Intelligent actresses its been nice to hear them

[@akhilabuhari339]

What a beautiful conversation ❤

[@pragyasharma2381]

Ratna pathak shah has class!!❤ What a beautiful interview.

[@nysaroy724]

Loved the Interview 🧡

[@stuffIneverforgotfrom90s]

How intelligence can positively affect one's performance in occupation of choice- This interview is a great example

[@kennuuu123]

Totally enjoyed watching Ratna Pathak mam.. big fan of her and off-course entire team of sarabhaivssarabhai .. i can watch each episode on n on till date and absolutely love each and every interviews of hers😊hands down one of the best in industry🫶🏻

[@TheGeneralTalk1817]

Ratna ma’am is just fab in every character I love the most as maya sarabhai. She is just fabulous n so graceful n presentable 😘

[@anshilseth10]

Thanks to Film Companion for bringing this conversation in front of us. RPS and Ayesha were so on point and honest about everything that gas been going on in the film industry 💯🙌🏻

[@jeevagautami236]

I love her so much ♥️ ratna mam 🌹

[@nooralimran4643]

LOVE LOVE LOVE RPS as she mocks the bhakti attitude n Papa is always right. This is SO ingrained in us n has not served is well in the long run. We keep helping social hierarchy endure in our so called democracy

[@faryus88]

Whenever a movie or series has Ratna ma'am I must watch that because I'm sure it would be amazing.

[@alankarjoey258]

Ayesha Jhulka is so calm and well spoken

[@Okaybye96]

Ratnaji, you are so graceful and inspiring

[@nairutijhala351]

Ratna Pathak Shah supremacy, ladies and gentlemen. She is the Queen. The way she speaks, the way she is so confident with herself. Love love it!

[@matildamaher1505]

Both are gorgeous and confident

[@preethishetty3025]

You can just watch Ratna endlessly ....this is what is called true talent and true human beings...hats of to you

[@awarudi]

Great idea...i hope she does!!

[@farhasyed599brovsbro]

I love what Aisha said @ 26:25 and Ratna Pathak said at 26:34

[@archanakumaridasgupta5536]

Imagine a movie with Ayesha julka and one of the young actors romancing her. The last we saw such a movie was Dil chahta hai.