What its like to play INDIRA GANDHI 6 Times? Avantika Akerkar on Thackeray, Theatre & More

Avantika Akerkar joins Tarana Raja on Kahaani Abhi Baaki Hai for one of the most inspiring, surprising and power-packed conversations of the season. From growing up in Bombay’s golden era of theatre, to becoming the actress who has played Indira Gandhi SIX times, Avantika’s journey is a masterclass in courage, choices and pure passion. In this 40-minute deep-dive episode, you will see: ✨ How “life is just a series of happy coincidences” shaped her career ✨ Why growing up in Bombay with the best theatre scene changed everything ✨ Her shift from corporate world to humanitarian work ✨ Unknown trivia about her brother Rahul Akerkar revolutionizing India’s dining culture ✨ The unbelievable story of being called for Indira Gandhi role in Thackeray (she thought it was a prank!) ✨ Working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui & how the shoot got “too real” for the producers ✨ Her Bollywood debut in Rockstar ✨ Why she wanted to bring The Vagina Monologues to India ✨ Her love for water & belief she was “probably a fish in past life” ✨ A life philosophy built on finishing the race, no matter what This episode is full of life lessons, theatre nostalgia, Bollywood insights, and unstoppable energy. Her story proves: right time, right place happens when you always say YES. Her life is a rollercoaster of theatre, cinema, coincidences & courage — and you’ve NEVER heard these stories before! Shemaroo Lifestyle brings you the best of fashion, beauty, people, parties and culture. Playlists: Kahaani Abhi Baaki Hain | Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv0HF5J2Ajw&list=PL9vsk6jg0N5wRlJ1RQi7PsKQy6oqxtbDO Baatein Kahi Ankahi | Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uor3vOC4x38&list=PL9vsk6jg0N5xelGQXG545tGZcsSYrDc_4 Sid K Zara Hatke: https://rb.gy/hd8kt6 Latest Bollywood Events and News: https://rb.gy/ofbmuj Dive into Self Liberation: https://rb.gy/o69plb On the sets of TV shows: https://rb.gy/w74txp Keep up with Shemaroo Lifestyle: YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/@Shemaroo_Lifestyle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShemarooLifestyle Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodhealth24by7/ ShemarooMe App: https://shemaroome.onelink.me/ilnR/yt Join our Whatsapp community: click here - https://rebrand.ly/WhatsAppCommunity About Us: Shemaroo brings to you Fashion, Lifestyle, Parties, Beauty, Culture, Style and Paparazzi -- all in one channel that aims to bring positivity in your life. From fitness enthusiasts Bipasha Basu, Shilpa Shetty, to latest pap videos of Kareena Kapoor, Sara Ali Khan, Janhvi Kapoor and more. Nutrition, Yoga, Exercise, Celebrity interviews -- everything stylish and cool is here! Follow us on Twitter twitter.com/GoodHealth24by7*