Manav Kaul Ki Kahani - Being Single, Relationship With Vidya Balan, Writing, Love & More | AAE S3

In this episode of the AfterHours with All About Eve podcast, Bani Anand engages with the multitalented Manav Kaul for an insightful discussion on his creative journey and personal philosophy. The podcast starts with Manav Kaul reflecting on his challenging role as Tribhuvan in the web series 'CA Topper' and the inspiration he drew from his brother’s experiences. He delves into his views on morality, influenced by Dostoevsky’s 'Crime and Punishment,' as well as his non-idealistic outlook on life, including his time living in a chawl and his belief that true art transcends personal circumstances. Manav also discusses his 12-year break from acting and how his evolving life choices have affected his friendships and love for books. Manav Kaul emphasises the need to embrace change to avoid stagnation and contrasts his preference for fictional worlds with reality. He reveals his thoughts on selfishness and shares solo travel experiences in Scandinavia and England, where he immersed himself in new cultures and met individuals like an Afghani refugee and Ukrainian artists. As the interview unfolds, he talks about his creative process, dislike for self-help books, and how he finds joy in writing for personal satisfaction. Manav aligns with Kafka’s wish to have his work destroyed after his death and shares memorable experiences from working on 'CityLights' with Rajkummar Rao and collaborating with Vidya Balan on 'Tumhaari Sulu.' He discusses the financial realities of writing, the debate between theatre and film, and his belief in living in the moment, quoting Ruskin Bond. Manav reveals his lack of religious belief and lesser-known passion for painting, sharing a story about his play 'Peele Scooter Wala Aadmi.' Manav also highlights how travelling helps him realise the relative insignificance of his problems and critiques the obsession with answers. (00:00) Episode begins (02:04) Manav on his role as Tribhuvan in 'CA Topper' (04:14) Manav on Dostoevsky’s 'Crime and Punishment' and his own morality (06:03) Living in a chawl and the importance of writing in his life (07:29) The impact of Manav’s 12-year break from acting (10:58) What success means to him and his advice to others (13:26) Why his old friends are no longer around (15:03) How Manav’s routine affects his social life and his love for books (16:24) The importance of embracing change in life (17:59) Fictional world vs reality (20:23) Manav on long-term relationships (23:52) Manav on selfishness and personal happiness (25:45) Solo travel stories (29:25) How he met an Afghani and Ukrainian refugees (31:55) Manav’s writing process (32:35) Manav’s take on self-help books and motivational messages (37:10) Manav on legacy and Kafka’s influence on his perspective (39:52) Acting as a therapeutic experience for Manav (41:32) Manav's experiences working with Rajkummar Rao on 'CityLights' (43:29) Working with Vidya Balan and their enjoyable time on 'Tumhaari Sulu' (44:25) How he chooses his projects (45:49) The financial realities of writing and the joy of connecting with readers (46:40) Manav on people who struggle with theatre (51:21) Manav on happiness and living in the present (52:16) Manav’s lack of faith and philosophical outlook (53:09) Manav's best-kept secret (56:24) Manav on writing 'Peele Scooter Wala Aadmi' (57:41) Manav's solution to log kya kahenge (01:00:18) Manav on why questions are better than answers (01:01:57) Why he doesn’t follow anyone on Instagram (01:03:01) The worst review he has received (01:04:41) How Manav Kaul unwinds AfterHours (01:06:15) Preference for living freely over conventional life (01:07:28) How he would like his story to unfold (01:08:31) Excitement for the film 'Baramulla' (01:09:19) Manav on Kashmir (01:11:10) Game

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