In this episode, we sit down with actor, host, and entrepreneur Anu Hasan to discuss her multifaceted career and the often-unseen struggles of a life in the spotlight.
Anu shares her deeply personal journey with performance anxiety, a feeling she grapples with before every talk show but never with acting. She reveals her unique preparation strategies, from rehearsing public speeches while walking to creating flexible outlines for interviews that allow for spontaneous conversation.
Anu also gets candid about the darker side of the industry, addressing the intense pressure on appearance and the body-shaming she has faced throughout her career. She offers a refreshing perspective on an artist's relationship with their audience, explaining why she focuses on satisfying her directors and guests rather than the public.
Drawing from her own experience, Anu provides invaluable advice for young artists on navigating the financial instability of a creative career by having a "parallel track" for income. She emphasizes the importance of physical and mental well-being to withstand the demanding lifestyle of a performer and speaks on the privilege of being able to stand her ground in a difficult industry.
