Sushmita Sen Interview with Sneha Menon Desai | Taali | Spill the Tea | Film Companion

Sushmita Sen speaks with Sneha Menon Desai about her transformative journey portraying the transgender icon Gauri Sawant. She reflects on her challenges and learnings as an actress on the sets of Taali and advocates for inclusivity. From reminiscing about her time as Miss Universe to discussing her maternal instincts and challenges in the entertainment industry, discover the candid, unfiltered essence of Sushmita Sen.
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00:00 Interview with Sushmita Sen
00:45 Sushmita Sen discusses meeting Shreegauri Sawant
05:04 Taking time to accept the script
06:26 Collaborating with Atul Mongia on the role
10:20 The freedom and honesty of the scenes
12:08 Addressing misconceptions about the transgender community
14:32 How motherhood influenced her role
16:20 Beauty is God's Handwriting
18:41 Responsibilities as a creative person
21:08 Being Bindas & Badass in the industry
23:41 Sushmita speaks about her book and biopic
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Share your favorite film of Sushmita Sen in the comments.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Main Hoon Na

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Aankhein with big B , akki, arjun rampal & paresh rawal.

[@nitinnagar7338]

Samay

[@SouravKumar-dk6mb]

Aankhein

[@MrJuyalpj]

Biwi num 1

[@chamlingalex]

Sus deserves a National Award for this role, the way she acted with sincerity and honesty- She is incomparable. Good Luck !

[@Sandy-pj1cg]

The grace, The Persona, The Aura- there ain't no Beauty Queen as Dignified as Sushmita in the Nation! ❤❤❤

[@ranjeevthapa9409]

What a woman! I will never have enough of listening her. The way she conducts herself, the way she expresses her perspectives, it’s remarkable.

[@GenericTallGuy]

Sneha was at her freaking best in this interview. Sushmita Sen interviews are always such a pleasure to watch.

[@Nishanth_mementomori]

I NEED her to play a full on femme fatale in an action movie... She's got the physique, she's got the height, build and the personality.. tall strong well built Amazonian warrior kind of a role

[@Poisonivy28]

Too late

[@malaghosh9958]

I concord

[@rahul20201000]

Yes Indian wonder woman

[@leen1q84]

She should have been in Don with SRK

[@sophrosynemind]

She should have been the new DON instead of Runweird Singh.

[@aryantnigam2246]

I feel the crown of miss universe truly belongs to her for the gratitude, grace and the intelligence she has. There is no one especially star kids who can beat her in the way she conducts herself. She is truly a beauty with beautiful brain too. I love her ❤

[@nayonikaghosh7434]

Truly a bad influence indeed. She was never beautiful. She has boob implants since 1996 and now has botox, fillers and implants on her face. She has been lying about medicine side effects. She won Miss universe bcz of the fact that in 1991-92, commercialism and globalization truly started due to the removal of some laws in India by that times Prime Minister P V Narasimha Rao so that foreign companies could start having businesses over here in India. Cosmetic industry is a big industry and India had huge population and so as scope. By starting to have business over here, they can create huge revenues for themselves. That's why in 1990s, All these Indian women started to win Miss World and Miss Universe back to back so that all these big international Cosmetics brands could establish themselves easily over here. Bahut hi badboli hai yeh aurat. Khudko bahut badi tope samajhti hai. Isse toh bachpan se hi sabkuch pata tha. Bahut hi man gadhat kahaniya sunati hai apne bare me. Kya itna bada achieve Kar liya hai isne ?? Sirf ek beauty pageant winner hi toh hai. But Khudko IAS officer or pata nahin kya kya samajhti hai. She has all the attributes of a narcissist. Badi badi baatein karne ke alawa isko kuch nahin aata. Mardaana figure aur mardaana face hai. Sirf Aishwarya Rai ko miss India contest me harayatha, iske wajah se yeh famous hai aur yehi iski wajud hai. Uss contest me agar Aishwarya nahin hoti, toh isse aaj koi nahin puchhta. Aishwarya bahut hi khubsoorat aurat hai na aur Saari Duniya Aishwarya ko the most beautiful woman bulati hai, usse hara diya tha na, isliye famous hai. Aur Haan, 30 se jyaada boyfriends ke saath relationship rakh chuki hai na, uske liye bhi famous hai. Aur iske brother ne uski biwi ko bahut hi jyaada sataya hai na, uske liye bhi famous hai yeh aurat. Iss aurat ka kuch nahin hosakta. Mujhe toh ispe hassi 😂 aati hai.

[@abbiswasanwesha]

Jalan ki boo aa rahi hai 😂

[@anirbanbose7133]

​@@nayonikaghosh7434thankfully kisiko tujhpe nehi aati hai haasi. Kyuki tereko to koi pahchata hi nehi

[@Randomest_Stories]

"...Beauty is Gods handwriting... " ❤ wow Sush. Queen of words.

[@Dt.PrachiAmbolkar]

When Sushmita Sen Speaks, You Feel Like You Want To Just Go On Listening !! Totally Fan Zoned by Sushmita Sen ❤️

[@puronreang5203]

I'm always

[@JaspreetKaur-pu6gr]

Exactly

[@faryus88]

I can sit & listen to Sushmita ma'am speaking the whole day. First time truly have seen Sneha being star struck!

[@Optimistic2022]

Watched TAALI today and it's a masterpiece by Sushmita Sen .......She gave goosebumps by her acting .....LAJAWAB acting ❤

[@PS-mf5yn]

I can listen to Sushmita Sen for hours!! She is such an eloquent speaker. Good job Sneha. It felt like such an organic conversation.

[@sartenterprise]

What an interviewer!!! Such an amazing way to start the interview “I am not starstruck”. Kudos to Sneha.

[@suchandrabhaduri8395]

Beautiful interview... And yes. Susmita Sen did truly inspire a generation of women when she decided to adopt and also said she could always buy her own diamonds. I remember her words every single time someone belittles women and their power.

[@user-oc2nq5cd2z]

She is so well spoken and she has a presence like nobody else.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Sushmita is absolutely fabulous and we need more of her energy in the world.

[@rahul20201000]

One of the best actress of Bollywood, she is not just school but University of acting. 👏👏👏

[@SouravKumar-dk6mb]

I feel that OTT will be able to feature both her and aishwarya in a well written script and meaty roles!! They'd both nail it and have us rooting for it like never before.I really manifest that soon.

[@ishtiaqahmed2331]

Well Asihwarya can’t act

[@SouravKumar-dk6mb]

@@ishtiaqahmed2331 that's subjective but for creating buzz and from marketing POV, it will be top notch.

[@ShivamSingh-fk9zv]

I don't think it will happen. Prahlad Kakkar tried to make Happy Anniversary with Aish, Abhishek and Sush. Sush was ready to do the supporting role but later on Prahlad Kakkar told that aish wants her role to be more in length although she was playing the lead role. And thus the film never happened.

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@@sawbux aap dhyaan na de aur apni life meaningfully manifest karein.shukriya

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​@@ishtiaqahmed2331u heard of sarabjit, hum dil de chuke sanam, devdas, ae dil hain mushkil, raincoat, taal, guzaarish...she is phenomenal..

[@thanajmaan]

Sneha Menon actually stood strong in front of SushmitaSEN! AMAZING.. perfect interview in every sense

[@khursheedrind3232]

Damn this woman is so down to earth generous and so loving she’s so kind and doesn’t blames anyone for her career I wish I met her such a calm personality and her talent itself is a honour for us #Aarya , Taali can’t wait to watch aarya season 3 she’s a boss lady ❤😢 1:21

[@elsaraphael3870]

Sushmita is an awesome human being ❤ She is an amazing inspiration to all ❤ she is so transparent and true ❤ love is all U can feel for her....she loves unconditionally and emphatically personified ❤ she is the only pride of India.....our princess....MISS UNIVERSE ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rahul20201000]

She deserves national award for this

[@meetad9056]

Such a heartwarming interview ! Kudos to both the fabulous women in this interview ! ❤

[@sonyroy5099]

I know I've always really admired Sushmita for having the courage to be herself, even when iit wasn't "trendy". What I'm also starting to realize that I also really like Sneha, for the way she conducts her interviews and her research. Both are examples of powerful women. So cool!!!

[@marygovender93]

Sushmita is absolutely amazing, eloquently well spoken and beautiful

[@gunnyoz6142]

Her performance was mind blowing ....I didn't see sushmita sen in the role ...I saw a transgender and her struggles ....she should get a national award for this role

[@s.r301]

She should play a warrior queen in a film. Imagine the power and intensity she will bring to the role.

[@sushilwadnere5384]

She is such a gem of a person.. so honest and a true miss universe… can hear for hours

[@mitrasaxena437]

True

[@Samioi5]

Her elegance is still unmatched ✨🫶🏻 Also when is Rani’s interview coming pleaseeee upload it quick 😩✨

[@ayeaayush]

This interview was too perfect if that is even a phrase❤ kudos to Sneha for her brilliant skills!

[@akanksharathod]

It is always pleasure to watch Sushmita

[@khursheedrind3232]

Sneha never disappoints anyone amazing interview 😮❤ 1:42

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you so much for the nicest compliment - Sneha :)

[@alijatt2361]

@@FilmCompanionStudioswhere is my like Sneha ??

[@satarupaguha146]

What an incredible interview Sneha! Huge Sushmita Sen fan. Such an amazing human being!

[@chaitaly1]

This is one the best "taali" interview of sushmita I have seen. All credit to the anchor for such lovely questions. Sush is always a treat to watch none the less

[@pragatij2040]

I can listen her all day... Watched her every interview not once but twice ... They all are inspiring.

[@Debmalya2386]

Wow…. elegance and grace personified!!!! Sneha, thank you for doing this and doing this and what a way to do it, ur best with the best till date 🎉

[@ava-jl1ll]

What a talented, eloquent, humble woman

[@maryamzia5491]

I can listen to Sushmita Sen talking to the wall for an hour!

[@jesuismilliardaire43]

India's 🇮🇳

[@itsjustasimplestory5007]

This woman is so inspiring! Loved every second of this interview!! Great job Sneha!

[@tejaswijamblekar2288]

When two wonderful women sit across, what can we expect. So much love, dignity, the right amount of questioning, so much listening on both sides. I just loved this conversation sneha. You better don't stop girl ❤. Lots of love to sushmita for Taali and everything else she plans on doing 😊

[@aadisharma5870]

Sushmita Sen bahut pyari hain bahut pyaar se bolti hain

[@joyouslife09]

Sneha with Sushmita whoaaaa!!!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🤍

[@buttni2623]

Dulha mil gaya! I have watched it like 50 times. She shines as a mentor ❤

[@simplynsb]

Lovely interview! both of them are so well spoken ❤

[@bharadwaj25]

i was blown away by Sushmita's performance after watching Taali

[@rahulmenon4557]

Nannu you have aced it once again ❤ very upfront, frank, powerful conversation with a very strong personality and actor !!! Keep up with all the good work 🎉

[@Sanritazhospitality]

Sushmita !❤❤ she’s elegance , she’s grace ! She shines so bright !

[@komaljha7131]

Sneha I really loved the way you conducted the interview of this amazingly inspiring woman.

[@bhanugopal7132]

Sneha it is such a lovely interview and one can never get bored listening to Sushmita. This woman is an Oasis and literally the best version of beauty Queen we’ve seen in this country. Here’s wishing Sushmita many more successes and lot more power to inspire the generations to come! ❤

[@aaradhikachopra]

SNEHA WELL DONE..! You stood tall to interview Sushmita Sen 👏👏👏👏👏

[@shalmaligadgil9370]

Sushmita Sen... She is just a beautiful soul... Just love the way she potrays her thoughts, leads her life, the way she talks, her love for her kids, family and anyone who knows her... Such a loving, giving and caring woman.... Stay blessed dear... Would like to see her more on every platform... 😊😊

[@asmitamuks]

Thank you , Sneha Menon Desai for those very relevant questions and Thank you , Sushmita Sen for that beautiful definition beauty " God's Handwriting ".

[@TheRohinigore]

Contagious energy of this lady,you r so humble and a great human being,deserve more love and appreciation 👍much much to learn from you

[@sandynathan1350]

One needs to credit Sneha for being an amazingly graceful, thoughtful host :) Love her interviews and Sushmita is an absolute delight :)

[@zafiawriter6221]

Personally and Professionally - An inspiration 🙌🧿🙏 since the day she won Miss Universe and began her journey in the Film & Television industry.

[@sithakavalur7374]

Beautiful as always Sush!❤ Sneha well done..keep it up! 😊💖

[@shashijain5084]

Sneha MD is just fab !!!! 🌎☀️🇮🇳

[@nidhigosai6595]

Sush❤ this lady inspires me a lot…. Can’t able to sleep at night now but watching her gives me strength that I have to believe in myself

[@ShreyaArora-ck9lo]

Always loved her and gauri what a force she is

[@pallavi31dec]

I just love her interviews! I loved her in biwi no. 1 and main hoon na

[@kmsm832]

Three decades n still feeling unfulfilled... that's sushmita all the way. Love her always. This beauty with brain has always inspired me.

[@Self-love-mastery]

Speechless ✨

[@What.does.it.take.]

For the first time I felt the person asking the questions stood on equal footing with Sushmita. Sneha came very well prepared, did not fumble or drop the ball (which in the presence of this powerful Lady happens to many) and did not make a doormat out of herself. Claps for you, Sneha. You’ve come a very long way 👏🏻

[@dss7507]

I love her personality❤

[@pixiebell2766]

I love this woman. She has the purest heart ❤️

[@nipa6409]

Legend

[@saikatmitra2027]

I just love Susmita, she is a power house

[@alijatt2361]

We remember her from main hon na She has pleasant presence

[@user-pq8gr4pd7j]

She is such a graceful person❤ just love her❤

[@liberalass1281]

Sneha is lovely in this interview... !

[@mswnzki4427]

Sushmita Sen was always an amazing actor..I met her once on her movie shooting at Powai hiranandani in Rodas hotel.. I took pictures with her she is very kind and friendly.

[@girijesh15]

She is a true inspiration

[@dev_peace_soul]

❤❤❤🎉

[@pranitashetty5272]

She is so lovely

[@duaadehraj]

Sneha! ❤ nails the interview

[@shimanachan7547]

Beautifully said come back and breath onscreen again Master of Words Sushmita 👏👏

[@megherpore]

I fall for you @SushmitaSen again and again, you are very graceful and you acted like a tiger in "Taali"

[@utube838383]

Something has to stay back when your beauty has left ❤❤❤ oh man …. She is one and only

[@imtapas]

Enjoyed the interview. The qus and the ans. Susmita sen is a Diva by heart and mind. When she speaks you just stop everything and listen to her. Beauty with brain ❤️

[@aarthibhandary5120]

Sushmita Sen : no words to describe your personality. You are ❤❤

[@MrJuyalpj]

Sneha ma'am kudos to you for a wonderful interview that you conducted

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you :)

[@Rreynu]

Today itself I watched Taali..cried on many moments..she is amazing woman, incredibly talented n the topic she selected shows how a wonderful human being she is…n none the less Gauri..what a fantastic, courageous, fiery n kind soul 💫🥰❤️

[@duniyakerang...coloursofwo9252]

Great quality

[@sjam2349]

A conversation between two intelligent people, such a delight!

[@rupalimhatre303]

she is a stunner ❤

[@manidipasenhalder5083]

Oh I love her!!

[@lightyagami8760]

A very good interview. Kudos to the interviewer as well, she did her research well and was very classy and respectful with her questions. And Sushmita is just❤️

[@shivanishrivastava7259]

I just adore you 💗💗💗

[@Ariana_Bee]

Sushmita such a graceful lady and also really appreciate the interviewer, very demurely professional, putting the right questions that showcase the artist's craft.

[@Mr.MKBone]

Sush is extremely talented. A true miss universe. She is beautiful both by heart and soul

[@weston5641]

I want to be like sneha. Graceful, original and gorgeous in her communication with anybody.❤

[@gunnoo100]

The true Ms Universe forever! Fab interview 👏🏽

[@sangeetabocki]

It is only through interviews that you discover the person behind the character.

[@annadapriyadarshinee125]

I can't count how many times this lady made me fall in love with her, and she still ds with every single time I listen to her... ❤ "He said Throw the man and woman out and just be.. And I became" This may sound so simple but it requires quite high intellect and compassion to really understand and relay this.. She is an amazing soul, ds not even matter masculine or feminine 😘😘

[@serendipity0999]

Sneha is my favourite ❤️

[@rubabroshan7307]

She is the one I wait for her interviews ❤❤

[@Exist247]

No body like her ! Ms Sen rules !❤

[@shilpavaidya1077]

Sushmita is always the best ... and Sneha is so well articulated ...

[@mitrasaxena437]

Sushmita has done a fantastic job by bringing this community closer to all of us...As a role model she has risen more and more