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What is the true purpose of art—beyond applause, beyond fame?
Can acting become a form of spiritual practice, a path to inner freedom?
In this rare and soul-deep conversation, host Sonia Choksi sits down with the profoundly respected and beloved actor Adil Hussain Sir, an artist known not only for his powerful roles in Life of Pi, Delhi Crime, English Vinglish, and Parched, but for the emotional integrity, humility, and spiritual depth he brings to every frame.
But Adil Sir is much more than an actor.
He is a seeker. A teacher. A vessel for truth.
Raised in Assam, shaped by the teachings of his mentor in Pondicherry, and rooted in silence and self-inquiry, Adil Sir views acting not merely as performance but as presence. For him, art is not a mirror of the world, but a bridge between souls, where empathy flows, masks fall, and beauty becomes revelation.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How roles like Mephistopheles and Othello became tools for inner transformation
  
• Why acting can become a meditative, even mystical, practice
  
• The sacred link between stillness, suffering, and creative expressio
  
• How cinema can heal both artist and audience
  
• The journey from identity to essence, and the evolution of the soul
  

💬 Reflecting on questions like:
"Who am I beyond my roles, my name, my gender?"
"Can art awaken a deeper truth within us all?"
"Is silence the most honest form of expression?"
Whether you're a filmmaker, a spiritual seeker, a creative soul, or simply someone trying to live more authentically, this episode will touch something deep within.
It’s not just a conversation about acting.
It’s a meditation on life itself.

Watch till the end for timeless insights on empathy, creativity, soul-conscious storytelling, and the deeper calling of an artist.

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