Vidya Balan and Shabana Azmi | TapeCast |

Vidya Balan is self-admittedly a huge admirer of actress Shabana Azmi. So in our last episode (6) of Tape Cast (presented by Grey Goose) we bring the two talented performers together to talk about how they find inspiration to play strong, every day woman characters, what they find most challenging about acting and what annoys them most on a film set. Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq
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*Watch Part 2 of this conversation here: **bit.ly/2DGAYOq* Highlight Moments <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="79">1:19</a> - *Shabana Azmi Ji picks Inspiration for Vidya Balan* <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="417">6:57</a> - *Vidya Balan picks Regrets for Shabana Azmi Ji* <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="585">9:45</a> - *Shabana Azmi Ji picks Acting for Vidya Balan* <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="913">15:13</a> - *End Tape*

[@rohitnagdeo]

wow this was awesome loved it

[@fahmida_naheen]

Thank God a second part! Loved this! Couldn't take my eyes off these two. Great job FC. Best pairing so far. 👏

[@angelawaikar2213]

Ohhh thanks a ton we need a part 2

[@pratimaadk]

Film Companion So thankful. I can watch them talk for hours.

[@Sadidesifamily]

Shukar hai this felt like a trailer. The depths they talk and the chemistry like butter and knife loved it!

[@denzylisaac7009]

whoever came up the concept of "TapeCast" should get a raise!!.....ASAP

[@basicsurfer08]

thank you hope they increase my pay ☺️

[@flowerchild3407]

@@basicsurfer08 was this your idea?? 🥰🥰

[@rrabcd]

Tapecast was Tanmay Bhatt's idea

[@raashimudholkar5800]

Film companion is one of the only platforms which treat actresses like people and not Barbie dolls.

[@meenakshishukla5265]

Raashi Mudholkar utmost truth 😍

[@snehaaggarwal7256]

That might have something to do with that this channel is rin by a woman- the phenomenal Anupama Chopra! :)

[@ajinkyaprabhu7481]

The Smita Patil question was a cherry on the cake! Plus it was beautifully answered by Shabana maam.

[@richamitra99]

the combination of these two actresses is just amazing.. this tapecast felt very short..I can just listen to their conversation for hours..

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you! Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@s3rverlord]

Pls have Manoj Bajpayee and Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

[@vandanajoshi4863]

Atharva Kulkarni yes that would be great. But please change the language to Hindi. So they can be themselves at their best. I don’t understand why actors feel compelled to speak in Hindi.

[@vandanajoshi4863]

In English not Hindi

[@aditiagrawal5321]

And Pankaj Tripathi ji

[@srikvlogs668]

*Two Legends and best actors together*

[@muhammedasif7895]

yeaa

[@biomolecules7483]

They are intelligent in terms of studying as well which I have seen on Google.

[@Dr.SyedSaifAbbasNaqvi]

Still there are actors like Sonam Kapoor who gives advices and talks about acting.

[@parulakter7514]

SuBhaYU BiSwaS can not be more funny...true

[@balajim9579]

SuBhaYU BiSwaS lol

[@ms.s.rashmi8827]

she got national award.... watch Niraja ...

[@balajim9579]

Getting national award doesn't mean she is school of acting. Tht too special mention

[@ms.s.rashmi8827]

+Riri Airi m don't agree with you... she is not a versatile actress but she fits completely in roles chosen by her...she can't come up with Radhika Apte part in Padman but perfectfully played her part in the same movie... she herself confessed this... that's make her spacial.. second think she is lady of openian... she is a voicious woman with great fashion sense... she is not good in everything but best in something 😊

[@champflowahbomb7630]

Shabana is coming to the table with a rational, logical, technical in put while Vidya is beautifully intuitive and I'd even say spiritual and mystical! I mean we all know the technique gets tedious and all, but I want to hear heartfelt experiences like Vidya.

[@ShamanthKuskur]

Why on earth is this the last episode of Tapecast!? Please do more episodes.

[@ayaan7762]

Shamanth Kuskur where was it given that this is the last episode? ??

[@ShamanthKuskur]

Taylor A2A In the description of the video. Plz read it

[@joytana1]

What an absolute pleasure to listen to these strong fierce women! Thank you Film Companion for showing us that strength and fortitude of character comes from being vulnerable and accepting of one's own weaknesses. There's more of these two coming right?

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you! Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@Edm10]

What a talk...Shabana you are a text book of acting skills..

[@notyourstory8169]

Dear FC,it's a cordial request that please bring much more talented minds next season & don't restraint the time.If they are organic in the conversation,let them speak more.It's a great show & I see here talented people being completely unaware of the baggage that the carry in usual interviews. I hope that they could have a much more open & beautiful conversation. Again thanks a lot for such a great show.

[@shellysakhd8798]

Why was this the shortest episode when this one had arguably most potential of being a 2 part series?! Neither of them talked about anyone else or of themselves, but just art, and it was so beautiful!! 😢

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@NoshinSharmily07]

Shabana Azmi is spot on about acting she gets every technical as well as emotional aspects of acting that’s why she’s such a great actress

[@AnshuKumar-li5yk]

Two of India's finest actresses.

[@stellatocca]

Their Tape Cast needs to be longer! This is one of the most thought-provoking, insightful, fascinating, and meaningful dialogues we had in this series. Vidya and Shabana have such a natural rapport.

[@upama12]

I watched nothing registered, seemed so surreal. So have to watch again. Two of the women I admire, not just as actresses but people as well, for their integrity, intelligence, humility and sense of humour. True this one should have been longer. Thank you for bringing these two amazing beings together.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@upama12]

Film Companion Thank you! Already watched. Keep bringing these great minds together.

[@argumentativeindian8638]

OH MY GOD, THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED IN LIFE. Too short though. :(

[@hemantsinghrawat19]

Absolute powerhouse of acting talent... Both are inspiration to so many women and men.. Salute

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Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@hemantsinghrawat19]

Film Companion thank you for updating me.. I will watch now only..

[@buntysonawane5750]

Before watching it let me congratulate FC for the guests here. Tapecast has been good so far with your guest list.

[@MrSirAussie]

OMG! Vidya looking so beautiful, glowing and glamorous......love her movies.

[@manasajagiri7496]

Please make it longer!!!!!! It's absolutely inspiring to see these artists talk about their craft.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

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Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@dhruvsengupta6566]

Throughout her career, Shabana has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to the craft of acting. This video-chat showcases not only her remarkable talent but also serves as an inspiration to aspiring actors everywhere. The depth of emotion, the authenticity of character portrayal, and the sheer skill exhibited in this short episode truly underscore the importance of acting lessons and continuous learning in the world of entertainment. This showcase is a testament to the countless hours she has invested in honing her craft. Congratulations to Shabana for setting a shining example of what it means to embrace the journey of becoming a truly exceptional actor.💐

[@AbhishekDasfilms]

Shabana Azmi herself said she wanted to chat more! I love tapecast as it doesn't feel like they are being interviewed rather a free flowing conversation happens

[@anshuljoshi133]

Both are big fans of each other. Two acting powerhouses. ❤

[@TheDarkhorse700]

Again most people wouldn't have seen Shabana's work in Khandhar, paar, mandi, godmother, ankur to know what a powerhouse of talent she is. People comparing Vidya or Alia or any bollywood actor with her, have no idea how good Shabana is, bollywood doesn't deserve Shabana, the best actress i've seen.

[@sidhartha8444]

Shabana Azzmi !OMG..it is beyond Kangana or Alia's level..

[@jitendrasahay3847]

And you are a presumptuous !

[@Shilpiinurface]

Even Sati or the commercial movies Apna Paraya and Swami!! A text book of acting.

[@suchitrasihag5954]

Fire as well

[@smriti8423]

Kya yaar... itni bawaal aurton ko bulaate ho aur 15 minute me khatam ... kam se kam 5 tapes ki limit to rakho.! Shuru hote hi khatm ho gaya. :\

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@soumalimitra1109]

Please do more of these please !

[@romitachowdhury7872]

Why does this have such low views? Azmi is such a wonderful teacher!

[@shiwangkumarsingh6584]

Going to report this video for being only 15 min long. 😐😓

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@shiwangkumarsingh6584]

Film Companion THANK YOU SO MUCH 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@piusen9120]

Thank God 😭😭 I was checking your channel like a mad woman for this video. I knew that I'll get a notification but I was dying to watch this😍😍😍 anything with vidya balan and shabana azmi😍😍 I'll watch it thank you film companion for making it happen 😍 (I think my love for vidya balan will make me crazy one day😂😅)

[@sunnykumarr3039]

Piu Sen No, it'll make you a lesbian one day if you aren't one 😂😂

[@piusen9120]

No I am not and it won't 😂 I am just a big fan🙌🙌

[@sunnykumarr3039]

Piu Sen Thank God for that ...😂 most girls are turning into bisexual nowadays if I am not wrong 😂😂

[@ssaakshisharma1916]

Piu Sen dittooo..my love for Vidya Balan will make me also crazy one day...you can follow my insta fanpage on her if you want😂😂😂😂 @vidyabalanfan

[@piusen9120]

ssaakshi sharma well I am not on insta but let me tell you one thing!! That I am such a big fan that I told my friends to follow Ur page so that I can get all the updates 😅 u keep fans like us updated all the time!! That's Y I wanted to thank you for that! But never thought I could!! 😅 so here it is thank you soo much for making that Insta page!! 💕💕👍👍

[@dhyanvikatharani9856]

when Shabana Azmi laughed at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="863">14:23</a> I got flashbacks from Makdi and got so scared for a second this just shows how great an actor she is

[@gandhalii7308]

🙌 woohoo looooveddd it! Can't get enough of these amazing actors! Thank you @filmcompanion for such an amazing series! Loved it!❤️

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you Tillu Tillu!

[@liklrabbit]

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!! NO I MEAN IT, ARE YOU KIDDING ME?.... THE LIKES OF SONAM KAPOOR AND FARAH KHAN GET LIKE 30MIN AND FOR THESE TWO WOMEN 15MIN?! WOW, SO MUCH FOR YOUR LOVE OF FILMS. I would crowd fund an episode to see these two women speak.

[@liklrabbit]

Never mind, saw that there is a part 2 coming lol.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@drsareekakatkuriphysiother5376]

Vidya is so beautiful , well spoken, honest, real n super talented

[@biomolecules7483]

I am honestly saying that shabana azmi has inspired me.

[@CarolJuvenil]

I needed more from those two! 💜

[@Akash_158]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="426">7:06</a> vidya balan was like..."yeh kya kar diya maine".....!!😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@keshavbansal5148]

It's tough to handle such brilliance 😥😥, how deep these women are going, how passionately they are talking🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 they are pretty amazing

[@jayanmeppalli7585]

Wow.. Smita Patil vs Shabana Azmi.. that discussion was the highlight

[@kayomarzdaruwala5856]

Amazing episode. It's wonderful to see such talented actors, powerful, intelligent and sheer knowledge. Wow! Can we have an episode with Radhika Apte and Rajat Kapoor.

[@preshyk]

Please upload the entire conversation, even if it's longer than a feature film, there is a guaranteed viewership for this particular tapecast I promise you. Vidya Balan and Shabana Azmi in one frame talking about acting, who wouldn't want to hear everything :)

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@jahangirhussain1]

Wow! Such a short but thoughtful interview. Shabanaji and Vidyaji just rock. They are simply the powerhouses of talent!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@NikitaBiswas]

please cast them together!

[@sahharhafiz1596]

You'll never hear Katrina talk about her craft like this. She can't even speak the language after 15 years. Vidya and Shabana are what you call real actresses.

[@sunnykumarr3039]

Sahhar Hafiz And here they both are speaking Katrina's language Which is English lol 😂😂

[@sunnykumarr3039]

ankur parab Katrina = Britain Indian English = British English barring the accent 😂😂

[@mujtabasonaullah931]

Katrina learned hindi works hard , U know her coz she is Katrina , who r u ?? Work hard and b some 1 , Stop talking bad abt ppl u don't know or u know .

[@juanju241]

I agree with most of what you said. No doubt language proficiency is a big plus point. But at the same time, I think a good actor will prove him or herself sooner or later, even if he or she doesnt know the language very well. For example: Sridevi didnt know hindi when she entered bollywood but she was a fabulous actor. Kalki Koechlin is a very good actor too. Same cant be said about Katrina. Most of India has fallen for her goriyo wala accent or her appearance. Acting and Katrina doesnt fit in the same box.

[@AshnaKkhan]

Sahhar Hafiz Katrina is useless.

[@MrPuspakdasgupta]

@Anupama Ma`am. This is so short!! We need these episodes to be longer .

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@dipandat]

It was so enlightening listening to Shabana, I am much younger than her, got nothing to do with acting, yet felt like I can spend hours just listening to her.

[@fareedmalik6777]

And when I commented she was so much better than Smita in MANDI she immediately corrected me by saying ‘ but mine was bigger role, they were unequal and my role was great. Her role had less scope. So it’s unfair to her this comparison!’ Surprised? !!!

[@niveditabhalla7230]

i would like to start a petition to bring back this format of interview, for the older and the new actors all for how organic the answers come out when you are not in the presence of a third person (ik camera ka piche you have the technical team standing along with teh director but still on the set toh nahi hai na)

[@rishinundkissoon5648]

Shabana is a legend. ..loved her in masoom. ..mandi and arth. ..so many magical performances...

[@nomadicolours]

I clicked on this because I love Vidya. Hoping she's pleasant in person. I say that because I recall producing my concert at Lincoln Center, and went to meet Artists (well known also) at a hotel in NYC and ran into Shabana. I was also working on a production to bring awareness to domestic abuse and thought to mention it to her. She was down right NASTY. Now, to be real, I am aware of what artists go through daily, but Shabana is one person I cannot see in positive light ever again. I lost all respect for this individual. It speaks volumes.

[@3nbashar238]

Flim Companion Thank you So much for bringing Two of my fav. Person togather 💖💖💖💖💖 them.....

[@Prachii1612]

A feedback tapecast- please increase the duration of the program to at least half an hour. When two interesting artists begin sharing their experience, 15 mins pass in the blink of an eye.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Watch Part 2 of this conversation here bit.ly/2DGAYOq

[@writersbench905]

Wohhh...that's the quality of the show. No more drama, only real true conversations. Loved it. There's so much to learn here.

[@A.H.A.J]

Why is this episode so short? This was my favourite episode. I love how the way they talk no attitude or shade thrown just purely talking about the art.

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@A.H.A.J]

Film Companion yaay

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

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[@dudeswag9519]

I wish sushant was called here . It'd be an amazing experience to see him

[@GayatrriBorpatraGohain]

Aww.. Talk about time flying by... Enjoyed every moment of this precious talk! Thank you FC

[@sharmichakraborty]

Actors are neurotic!! The best insight one could ever get from the conversation!

[@vikasharvind9490]

I totally loved it. But I was just wondering why can't this episode go on, until they're done with all the tapes kept there ;-) This was very short, and that's unfair !!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

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[@sundarakamalam8268]

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[@ritucharan7579]

Thanks film companion. ... this series is lovely to watch. ... every single time. Truly. .

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

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[@aditisharma7832]

I love FC to the core, first thing's first. Secondly, I'm upset with the duration of this tapecast. Wanted to see so much more of the two brilliant actors speaking at length on various subjects thrown at them!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

Thank you! We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@aditisharma7832]

Film Companion breather! Thanks!

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

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[@aditisharma7832]

Film Companion Truly incredible interview! Such heartfelt interviews without a human mediator is such a relief! I'll have a good night's sleep, thanks to you, FC.

[@savanivaze1327]

Wow makdi and monjolika!! I never imagined, main characters of my childhood nightmare will come together and it would be soo enjoyable! Love them!

[@sheetaltotochan7604]

Wow this is only interview which i have come through which talks about acting by actors .thank god

[@Monikaa_Shill]

Makdee and Manjolika together ❤️

[@fareedmalik6777]

Met SHabana Azmi in Karachi very briefly when the world was young for both, in the 80s

[@hansy1305]

Such an inspiring and articulate artist Shabana Ji is and Vidya is such a humble soul. Thank you F.C.

[@oyechori8060]

Best tapecast .......even the guests enjoyed the conversations..... But it was short

[@blouseslifestyleandhouses3691]

My two favorite ladies!! They both are so captivating!! 😘😘😘😘😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😍😍😍😘😘

[@swetha9246]

Why don't they play all the tapes, it's so interesting.

[@gauridangwal9541]

Vidya and Shabana Ji are one of the most inspiring , stunning and versatile actress I have ever seen !! I love both of them >3❤️

[@pradhan2008]

The next Gen of actors would be far more accomplished due to perspectives shared by thoroughbreds like these. Kudos to FC.

[@jaspindersingh9306]

Shabana is such a great personality...

[@PreetiSingh-xg5pm]

Vidya u r an amazing soul

[@madhuvanthiraj3713]

Exemplary conversation! Thank you FC!

[@ryder-hunk9701]

Two legend together Shabana ji and Vidya ji ❤❤

[@sangeetadasappa1947]

I remember seeing Masoom and back then in the 70's i was just a kid and hated shabana for being so mean to the kid.(she was natraully wicked in the movie) very well played out. I watched a few more of her movies in the 80's and thought she is a fantastic actor! i mean she is a blessed and genuine ,even today she would make a great actress.

[@flowerchild3407]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="585">9:45</a> shabana's eyes when mentioned Kangana

[@sakyaroy]

Shabana ki🙏🙏🙏 legend. Vidya Balan is Brilliant 🙏🙏🙏

[@she2li]

Omg.. Film companion slaying it!! Love this series.. 🙌

[@femiqueen5855]

Shabana Azmi was awesome in arth. One of my favorite films.

[@SR-em8wl]

This one really blew my mind. Would wish to watch a longer episode, please??

[@canttouchthis5735]

I dont get why there are still some scenes that are uploaded on Instagram that arent posted here. Its so disorganized.

[@kantasemwal5581]

This is gem🖤

[@santoshsabharwal9029]

Very very dignified to see two illuminated personalities exchanging views 🙏 thanks 🙏

[@suchismitaghosh1752]

I NEED MORE......... So much more than this from these two women.

[@roy6516]

What a lovely episode..but one objection to fc..why on earth did u edit out some portion shown on teaser of this interview?

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@roy6516]

Film Companion that's great

[@sivakamisundari8459]

Love both of them....

[@inder19852000]

This Palaghat Tamil Iyer girl from native state Kerala has come a long way after her initial rejections in Tamil and Malayalam film industries

[@pratishthadobhal3683]

Love the tape cast sessions. One of the most intimate ones was Anurag Kashyap's and Kalki coming together. Very pure. Would love for you guys to makes it longer

[@santoshsabharwal9029]

Elevate every and informatic by the duo is very practical and enthusiastic thanks 🙏 thanks ☺️ happy happy

[@ASK-ce6ps]

For me Shabana ji and Mohanlal were the 🐐 of Indian cinema based on acting..

[@bambi274]

2 of my all time favourites. I have seen all the Art films of Shabana i guess.. alongside Naseerudin and Om Puri💖

[@vishalbhardwaj1308]

I need to listen more of Shabana ma'am seriously

[@thehomedecorista]

Thanks for coming up eith thus show and clubbing such interesting pairs. Super loved it and looking fwd to more n more of such incredibly interesting episodes. Great work.

[@dona2maya]

This is one of the best combination. I wish it was for some more time. It was less. Elixir for cine enthusiast.

[@kunal02jun]

Wow, seeing them talking is great fun, truly fascinating.

[@rakshyabhattarai8397]

What a wonderful episode. I needed more of it.

[@alodipadebnath2704]

Shabana azmi is looking so young n fresh

[@riaraisinghani3832]

Why was this episode so short? ❤

[@FilmCompanionStudios]

We have a part 2 coming up tomorrow! Stay tuned :)

[@weirdverma]

I need more...it should be longer...please....Vidya didn't speak well today...Shabana ji is a treat to listen to...Vidya plz fire your stylist as someone said below