Actress, writer and entrepreneur Chaitali Kohli is the latest guest on Qaseem Haider Qaseem’s podcast Life Lessons. In its 18th episode, Chaitali gets candid about how she first got interested in acting, her childhood memories of watching Marathi plays and why she has always preferred doing things that she genuinely enjoys.
One of the interesting parts of the conversation is when Chaitali talks about starting out in acting at just six years old. She recalls attending a children’s workshop at Ram Mandir in Dadar, where she got her first taste of acting. What started as a simple workshop turned into something she really enjoyed, with the acting exercises making her feel like she could step into a completely different world.
She also has some interesting memories of spending time at Shivaji Mandir. Her grandfather, who was a doctor and ran a dispensary there, would leave her at the theatre. This meant she got to watch several Marathi plays from a very young age. Little did she know that all those hours spent watching performances would stay with her and eventually become a part of her own interest in acting and writing.
Qaseem also gets her to talk about her approach towards work and why she doesn’t see herself fitting into a regular 9-to-5 routine. Chaitali believes that whatever work a person chooses to do, there should be some genuine happiness in it. She feels that constantly doing something that only brings stress defeats the purpose, and she would rather be in an environment where she has the freedom to explore her creative interests.
The two also discuss reading and how it became a regular part of Chaitali’s life. She credits her early interest in theatre and creative activities for developing her reading habit, which has also helped her with writing and storytelling.
The 18th episode of Life Lessons with Chaitali Kohli is set to release on November 12, 2026. The podcast is hosted by Qaseem Haider Qaseem and will be available on the BKBMPE YouTube channel.
