Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Piyush Mishra — Indian actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:12 - Growing up in Delhi4:20 - The craft behind Gangs of Wasseypur 9:58 - From Theatre to Cinema13:38 - His Driving Force17:21 - Planning vs Spontaneity 19:52 - About his Band and Tour - Aarambh24:36 - Looking back at Theatre31:00 - BIggest Career Regret ever39:17- His Biggest Achievement44:18 - Relationship with wife50:38- Importance of being mature 55:12- Family's Role in Upbringing58:51- Youth v/s Present1:06:43- Loneliness vs Being Alone1:08:14 - Is there an afterlife?1:13:00 - Healing from Stroke1:20:26 - "I was an alcoholic"1:30:39- Theatre and Acting in India1:35:31- Role of Meditation 1:39:50- Yaad Aayi ki Cigarette Aayi1:41:41- Closing ThoughtsEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real

PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.

This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).

This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.

In this episode, I spoke to Siddhant Chaturvedi — Indian Actor

Timestamps:

00:00 - What’s Raw & Real?

01:05 - Siddhant & his entourage

3:20 - Fathers & their obsession with CA

11:00 - CA Journey

14:30 - Delhi University Days

19:40 - Auditions are running a scam?

25:30 - “Struggle” is subjective?

27:20 - Did he inspire ba****ds of bollywood?

28:40 - Family support is a privilege

38:30 - Dealing with Rejection

47:30 - What is his dream?

55:48 - He tricked his parents?

56:45 - What is the purpose of his life?

1:02:55 - Is ambition bad for you?

1:10:10 - PR strategies & power of art

1:19:30 - How Aryan Khan made it big

1:23:15 - Psychology of Indians

1:25:25 - AI can make po*n?

1:26:50 - Samay roasting Siddhant

1:30:30 - Whats sells in the film industry today?

1:36:40 - Why raw & real works

1:40:04 - Reminding Siddhant to promote his movie

1:45:50 - Indian men are under-confident

1:50:20 - Are we nearing doomsday?

Enjoy.

— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Aakash Gupta - Indian Standup ComedianTimestamps:00:00 - Me again00:51 - Skip straight to the podcast01:34 - PGX studio’s premium location in NCR04:04 - Prakhar and Aakash tried CA (and failed)14:15 - 2016 trend on instagram and Delhi metro phone-chori stories18:20 - Immigration people in embassies are the worst19:24 - Average Teenage experience while playing in parks 20:59 - Gaurav Gupta and Baniya Jokes21:56 - Pahadi Accent and language24:34 - Trekking in Himachal before it was mainstream and Famous Places27:55 - Delhi-NCR people have ruined Kasol29:43 - Most Chill Pahadi Uncle ever31:42 - Almost di*d in the Himachal with a friend35:20 - Prakhar getting in trouble (jail) while trekking 39:22 - Random Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) appearance in the podcast41:59 - How to survive wild animals in mountains 45:43 - Everyone wants this friend47:32 - Spanish Tutorial58:00 - Momos break1:01:42 - Production Cost of Standups is HUGE1:12:50 - Aakash’s acting career1:17:24 - MBA Coaching and CAT1:27:20 - Gangs of Wasseypur 1:13:46 - Post-Podcast scenes/plans1:37:50 - Akash Gupta income revealed (60 Lakh plus/day) 1:48:14 - Bear Grylls last timeEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Shahid Kapoor — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What to expect on PGX from now on01:55 - Bromance with Shahid07:40 - Mira’s opinion of Shahid 12:30 - Philosophy of cinema13:55 - Doomscrolling 16:30 - Is AI dumbing us down?20:40 - Anxiety & spirituality23:00 - Authentic vs brainrot content40:10 - Thinking about Consciousness46:30 - Love and leap of faith48:30 - Meditation, karma & chaos50:40 - How do you figure yourself out?53:30 - Why your childhood matters58:50 - Where does fear come from?1:09:31 - Shahid’s career progression1:14:25 - An Insider take on cinema 1:20:20 - Shahid’s approach to acting1:23:00 - Shahid’s question for meEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Karunesh Talwar — Indian Standup Comedian.

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jatin Sapr

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rahul Dua @TheRahulDua — Indian standup comedian.Timestamps:00:06 - Pitch please!05:46 - Punjabi’s relationship with food07:26 - Cocktail dances & cringe MC16:06 - India’s Got Latent impact on content economy29:31 - Doomscrolling & brain-rot38:51 - Being brand safe is boring50:06 - Sunil Grover’s mimicry of Aamir Khan55:06 - Society WhatsApp groups are the funniest1:16:21 - Aging in reverse1:22:01 - Reviving brown culture abroad1:28:41 - Performing abroad1:30:51 - Surviving abroad1:34:46 - Uber stories1:37:56 - Lack of driving discipline in India1:48:06 - Paid vs real contentEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to — Rishab Rikhiram Sharma — sitarist, composer, and the mind behind “Sitar for Mental Health”.Timestamps:00:00 - Catching up03:00 - When did life start to change 05:15 - Origin of sitar for mental health10:10 - Rishab's Fashion Game16:00 - Sitar for Mental Health26:30 - The experience & influence of luxury31:21 - Big Fat Indian Weddings36:10 - How Rishab got his rhythm43:20 - Nerding out on Indian Music48:30 - Mehfil vibes52:10 - Unmatched sound of devotional music54:22 - Why presentation matters56:32 - Does Rishab ever question himself?57:50 - Collabs in the east & west59:50 - Changing sound aesthetics of india1:06:04 - Is language a barrier still?1:12:10 - AI, Playboi Carti & techno1:20:30 - Lack of civic sense in India1:24:20 - Should you move out of Delhi? 1:27:40 - Creativity in peace1:29:00 - Mini sitar concert1:35:57 - Masterclass with Rishab1:44:00 - Happy ever afterEnjoy.— Prakhar