Actress and Entrepreneur Chaitali Kohli Reflects on Childhood Theatre Roots and Her Passion for Acting on Episode 18 of Qaseem Haider Qaseem’s ‘Life Lessons’ Podcast!
Releasing today, November 12, 2026, on the BKBMPE YouTube channel, the new episode features an intimate conversation tracing Chaitali’s journey from watching Marathi plays at Shivaji Mandir to pursuing her creative pursuits.
Actress, writer, and entrepreneur Chaitali Kohli is the latest guest on Qaseem Haider Qaseem’s popular podcast, Life Lessons. In its milestone 18th episode, Chaitali opens up candidly about her early introduction to acting, her fondest childhood memories of Marathi theatre, and her deliberate choice to pursue a path aligned with genuine creative fulfillment rather than conventional career norms.
A highlight of the conversation centers on Chaitali’s acting roots, which began when she was just six years old. Recalling a children’s theatre workshop at Ram Mandir in Dadar, she shares how those initial acting exercises allowed her to step into entirely different imaginative worlds, sparking a lifelong love for performance.
She also reminisces about her formative days spent at the iconic Shivaji Mandir. Her grandfather, a physician who ran a dispensary nearby, would often leave her at the theatre, affording her the unique privilege of watching numerous Marathi plays from a tender age. Those immersive hours spent in the audience subtly laid the groundwork for her eventual foray into acting and writing.
Beyond her artistic beginnings, the conversation delves into Chaitali’s philosophical approach to work and her aversion to rigid 9-to-5 routines. Believing that work should cultivate genuine happiness rather than constant stress, she advocates for environments that allow the freedom to explore diverse creative interests. The two also explore the symbiotic relationship between her early exposure to theatre and her enduring reading habit, which continues to inform her storytelling and writing today.
Hosted by Qaseem Haider Qaseem, Episode 18 of Life Lessons featuring Chaitali Kohli premieres today, November 12, 2026, and is available to stream on the BKBMPE YouTube channel.
By Keerti Kadam