Ratna Pathak Shah shared her views on acting in a YouTube interview. She disagreed with her husband Naseeruddin Shah's belief that actors must feel they'll die if they can't act. Ratna enjoys acting but doesn't see it as her only life goal. The couple, married since 1982, have had many debates on this topic. Naseeruddin advises aspiring actors to be ready for disappointments and pain in the profession. He is the only Indian to win Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival for 'Paar'. He also has three National Film Awards for 'Sparsh', 'Paar', and 'Iqbal'. (Updated 1 Sep 2025, 06:53 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Ratna Pathak Shah shared her views on acting in a YouTube interview
- She disagreed with her husband Naseeruddin Shah's belief that actors must feel they'll die if they can't act
- Ratna enjoys acting but doesn't see it as her only life goal