In this interview, actor Amol Parashar opens up about the sort of things most people never speak about publicly - lying, insecurity, discipline, money, jealousy, power dynamics, paparazzi, and the realities of being an actor today. His reflections are thoughtful, quietly sharp, and grounded in lived experience.Amol begins with the everyday moments: how his upbringing shaped his sense of duty, and why some people lie so effortlessly while others simply can’t. From there, he delves into the subtle ways we deceive ourselves, the importance of catching our own delusions, and the difference between respecting your emotions and blindly believing them.Amol Parashar on intuition and powerAmol also questions the popular notion of “trust your intuition,” exploring where intuition comes from and how easily it can mislead. He discusses power and behaviour — why people are polite to those above them yet snap at those below — and how he constantly reins in his own reactions. His thoughts on tantrums, discipline, and the inner work required to remain steady are disarmingly honest.Uncovering the realities of BollywoodThe podcast then moves into the industry: actors who are difficult to work with, marketing pressures, paps, PR budgets, pretending to be religious for optics, and why side-work has now become essential for performers. Amol talks about how his opinion on the need for paparazzi has changed over time. He also speaks about awards being “for sale,” the disillusionment that comes with knowing too much, influencers replacing actors in films, nepotism, reliability, and the many factors beyond acting that influence casting decisions.When Amol had ₹28 in his bank accountThere’s also a deeply personal layer in the conversation. Amol speaks about how he coped with days when he had just ₹28 in his bank account, why struggle builds resilience, and how every step of his career has been earned. He talks about trust in relationships, why he doesn’t call himself “self-made,” and how he stays true to himself without chasing validation.Towards the end of the interview, Amol opens up about jealousy, how people often deny it, and how the brain creates stories to protect our ego. He shares the books that shaped him, creative inspirations, and how he unwinds after a long day.This is Amol at his most reflective, honest, and unfiltered. A rare insight into the psychology of an artist and the emotional discipline required to navigate life, work, and fame.(00:00) Episode begins(5:54) On his upbringing(8:10) On how easily people lie(10:43) Has Amol ever felt unappreciated?(12:09) How we lie to ourselves(13:37) Respecting your feelings vs believing them(16:10) On intuition(18:47) How he reins in his thoughts and intuition(20:30) Throwing tantrums in front of people less powerful(21:55) On Gram Chikitsalay(24:17) When you’re unable to summon your feelings properly(26:56) On the importance of discipline(28:53) Managing emotions(30:45) Does Amol fear running out of money?(34:29) Relationships are earned(35:42) Being self-made(36:04) Why Amol needs paps(37:14) Why he doesn’t post gym videos(38:09) Artists doing their own marketing(39:13) Pretending to be religious for PR(41:50) How awards are sold(43:29) Knowing too much(44:23) How influencers get roles(46:10) On nepotism(49:40) Factors beyond acting that influence casting(54:33) How insecurity harms a film(56:06) Seeking validation from social media(56:45) His cheat meal(58:33) His favourite books(01:03:44) Exploring jealousy as an emotion(01:04:40) Does he get jealous in love?(01:11:15) How he unwinds AfterHoursFollow us: Instagram: / allabouteve_in Facebook: / allaboutevein Pinterest: / allabouteve_in Website: https://allabouteve.co.in/
