Step inside the real world of Bollywood casting with Tarun Chaturvedi, where auditions, OTT projects, and the journey of becoming an actor go far beyond what we see on screen. From Aram Nagar struggles to big industry conversations around nepotism, social media influence, and the changing face of casting, this episode opens the door to stories rarely spoken about publicly.

In this episode, we touch on casting processes, newcomer auditions, web series culture, and the realities behind building a career in films and OTT spaces alongside producers and directors.

If you enjoy honest conversations about acting, Bollywood, and the journey behind the spotlight, like, share, and subscribe for more.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:21 – Tarun Chaturvedi’s Casting Journey
05:55 – How Casting changed the fate of films like Dhurandar & Gangs of Waaseypur
07:53 – Casting Then vs Now in Bollywood
08:58 – When Writers Imagine Actors While Writing
11:25 – Newcomers in Bollywood: Reality Check
14:49 – Advice for Actors During the Waiting Phase
16:42 – Convincing Directors About Casting Choices
20:51 – Do Established Actors Still Audition?
23:27 – Entering Bollywood Without Connections
25:12 – Audition Process: Intro Video to Selection
32:43 – First Impression in an Acting Audition
36:27 – What Casting Directors Notice in Auditions
38:45 – Working With Ekta Kapoor Productions
40:42 – Casting Freedom vs Production Pressure
42:02 – Casting Couch: Industry Reality
44:24 – Nepotism in Bollywood Explained
48:31 – Are Big Banners Casting Fresh Faces?
50:15 – Is Talent Enough to Survive in industry?
52:52 – Dealing With Rejection as a New Actor
54:37 – Vicky Kaushal’s Success Story
55:27 – What Defines a Successful Actor?
59:01 – Thanks for watching!

In this episode, we sit down with Vahbiz Dorabjee, known for her journey as a TV Actress, and an evolving Influencer, to talk about Acting Career realities, Body issues, Self love, and how the world of Indian Serials like Colors TV, Zee TV, Sony Sub, and Dailysoap culture has changed over time.

From her early days in Pyaar ki Yeh Ek Kahani to navigating Influencer life, Casting pressures, Mental health, Fat shaming, and the truth behind Actors life in Mumbai and Pune, this conversation touches on fame, identity, and finding your real self beyond the screen.

If you enjoy honest conversations around Acting, Social Media, and the realities of public life, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more meaningful episodes.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Who Vahbiz Dorabjee Is Beyond the On-Screen Image
04:44 - Fame, Expectations and Finding Her Real Identity
06:20 - Misconceptions People Had About Her Early Years
08:04 - Balancing Influencer Life While Being a Public Figure
09:44 - Celebrity Mystery vs Real Life on Social Media
11:10 - The Reality Behind Influencer and Content Creation Work
12:05 - What Feels More Like Her: TV Acting or Social Media
13:08 - How Pyaar Ki Yeh Ek Kahani Changed Her Life
18:27 - Early Auditions and Starting Her Acting Journey
19:01 - Advice She Would Give Her Younger Self
20:24 - Why She Considered Stepping Away from Daily Soaps
21:35 - Managing Health, Stress and Hectic Shooting Life
22:54 - How Body Shaming Affected Her Mental Health
26:43 - Ashnoor Kaur Body Shaming on Bigg Boss and Her Reaction
30:18 - How Her Meaning of Love Has Changed Over Time
33:11 - Her Healing Journey and Self-Care Practices
35:37 - Advice for Ambitious People Ignoring Their Health
37:22 - Learning Self-Acceptance in a Judgemental Industry
39:52 - Her Thoughts on Love After Heartbreak
40:55 - Thanks for Watching

Choosing the right education and career path can feel overwhelming, especially after the 10th and 12th exams when students must decide between Science, Commerce, or Arts. In this episode, we speak with Pooja Gupta, Media Mentor and career counseling expert, about career growth, guidance, and how education paths are changing across digital media and traditional academics.

From boards like CBSE, SSC, ICSE, and State Boards to entrance exams such as JEE, NEET, and CET, this conversation covers admissions, higher education, studying in India and abroad, and career options across Bachelors and Masters. We break down what students and parents need to understand about today’s education system.

If you enjoy honest conversations around careers, education, and guidance, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more insightful episodes.

Chapters:

00:00 – Intro
01:37 – How Students Can Be Future Ready After 10th & 12th Exam
07:27 – What to Focus on in Higher Education | Science Commerce Arts
08:35 – How Parents Can Identify Child Strengths for Career Path
11:03 – When Should You Approach a Career Counselor
13:36 – How a Career Counselor Understands Student Potential
15:12 – Do School Boards Like CBSE SSC ICSE Affect Career Choices
19:37 – Changing School Boards and Its Impact on Career Direction
22:27 – What Portfolio Building Really Means for Students
24:08 – Online Education Reality Check | WhiteHat Jr Discussion
25:39 – Entrance Exams Explained | JEE NEET CET Admission Guide
34:10 – Best Countries for Higher Education | USA UK Germany
35:49 – Underrated Career Options in Digital Media Finance Psychology
40:07 – Jobs That AI May Replace in the Future
41:33 – Careers That Still Need Human Skills Beyond AI
45:44 – Content Creation as a Career Path
49:09 – Must Learn Skills Every Student Should Know
50:39 – Common Career Mistakes Students and Parents Make
54:38 – One Question Every Student Should Ask Before Choosing a Career
58:08 – Thanks for watching!

What truly separates billionaires, millionaires, and financially free people from the middle class isn’t luck or income, it’s their money mindset. In this episode, we explore how your brain, habits, discipline, and beliefs around wealth, poverty, and success shape your financial reality, and why many people stay stuck despite hard work.

The conversation touches on manifestation, mental blocks, financial management, assets vs debts, and powerful lessons inspired by names like Ratan Tata, Mukesh Ambani, Dhirubhai Ambani, Narayan Murthy, Virat Kohli, Nikhil Kamath, Tony Robbins, Jay Shetty, and Sandeep Maheshwari, breaking down how rich thinking is built and how the right habits can truly change your life.

If you enjoyed this episode, like, share, and subscribe for more content on money mindset, personal development, wealth, and success.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction - The Billionaire Mindset

1:23 Welcome & Guest Introduction - Sidharth Shah

2:15 From CA to Manifestation Teacher - The Journey

4:38 Reality Check: India's Wealth Gap

5:15 Why 10 Lakhs to 1 Crore is Nearly Impossible

8:45 The Monthly Paycheck Addiction

10:42 Breaking the Comfort Zone Barrier

14:28 From Knowledge to Action - The Missing Link

17:33 Money Mindset & Your Money Vessel

21:08 Men vs Women: Different Money Relationships

24:48 Money CAN Buy Happiness

25:51 The 70-Hour Work Week Debate

29:57 Deep Work vs Distraction - The New Poverty

34:04 Information vs Wisdom

37:14 Decision Making Framework

42:40 Mental Blocks Keeping You Broke

44:23 The Middle Class Myth

47:48 Bouncing Back from Failure - The 3 Ps

50:38 Dealing with Bankruptcy & Financial Debt

54:11 Training Your Mind to Attract Money

56:16 Environment vs Willpower

58:21 Networking Without Elite Access

59:45 Gen Z: Quick Growth Without Burnout

1:02:10 Three Habits of Successful People

1:05:37 Manifestation Explained - The TFAR Formula

1:10:45 10-Minute Daily Manifestation Practice

1:12:48 Learning from Nikhil Kamath's Discipline

1:15:55 One Thing to Change Your Next 5 Years

1:19:27 Why Think and Grow Rich Works

1:23:39 Closing Thoughts

From Jahnvi Kapoor to Kim Kardashian, the internet is obsessed with celebrity skin, whether it’s fairness cream, glutathione, anti-ageing treatments, or trending procedures like Botox, fillers, laser, chemical peel, micro needling, PRP treatment, and even the viral vampire facial. But what’s actually safe, and what’s just Hollywood hype?

In this episode, we break down real skin treatment advice with a dermatologist perspective, covering acne, pimple care, retinol, daily sunscreen, and common concerns like hair fall and hair loss. We also talk about IV drip trends, cosmetic surgery, and realistic skincare for teens, men, and even bride & groom prep, plus how Korean skincare has influenced what we think “fair” skin should look like.

If you loved this honest conversation on skin and modern beauty trends, don’t forget to Like, Share & Subscribe for more.

Chapters
00:00 - Intro
01:18 - Are We Overdoing Skincare?
03:06 - Top 3 Skincare Mistakes
06:39 - Dermatologist-Approved Treatments
12:23 - When to Start Anti-Ageing
16:52 - Retinol: Safe to Use?
21:21 - Instant Glow Skin Treatments
22:01 - IV Drip: Trend or Benefit?
25:30 - Glutathione for Fair Skin
27:43 - Botox: Benefits & Myths
30:31 - How Botox Works
34:52 - Teen Skincare Routine
37:50 - Teen Acne Treatment Tips
41:20 - Men’s Skincare Routine
44:21 - Treatments for Men
45:47 - Hair Fall in Young Adults
47:24 - Hair Fall vs Hair Loss
49:05 - Hair PRP Treatment Explained
49:57 - Hair Fall: 3 Things to Do
50:43 - Laser Hair Removal Safety
52:11 - Laser Hair Removal Age
53:15 - Acne Do’s & Don’ts
54:21 - Hair Fall Do’s & Don’ts
54:39 - Dark Circles Do’s & Don’ts
55:18 - Open Pores Do’s & Don’ts
56:11 - Thanks for Watching

Weddings aren’t just emotional anymore, they’ve become a whole wedding photoshoot era. In this episode, we talk about how wedding photography has evolved, the obsession with perfect Varmala shots, capturing real candid moments, and what makes a great couple photoshoot in today’s content-driven world.

From luxury weddings, destination wedding trends, big fat indian wedding expectations, and NRI wedding culture, to iconic celebrity weddings and bollywood weddings, We spoke about iconic celebrity weddings, including Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan and Chak De India Actress Sagarika Ghatge’s wedding, where guests like Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag, and Yuvraj Singh were part of the celebration, plus creators like Masoom Minawala and Niki Mehra. Featuring insights inspired by WeddingNama and Joseph Radhik, this one covers it all, bride, groom, family, grand entry, and the pressure of an expensive wedding.

If you loved this conversation on photography + weddings, don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more.

Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:25 - Aesthetic Weddings vs Real Emotions
05:00 - The Story Behind WeddingNama
06:59 - What “Candid” Really Means in Weddings
08:22 - How Candid Moments Are Captured
09:55 - Choosing the Right Wedding Photographer
12:26 - What Clients Don’t See in Wedding Shoots
16:58 - Unrealistic Wedding Expectations: How to Handle
20:07 - When Guests Ask for Photos on Their Phone
23:18 - No-Phone Weddings: Capturing Guest Moments
25:27 - Indian Weddings vs International Weddings
26:39 - Best Destination Wedding Spots
28:00 - NRI Weddings: Family Culture Differences
29:54 - A Wedding That Went Wrong (But Was Saved)
32:36 - Masoom Minawala Wedding: Behind the Scenes
36:14 - Zaheer Khan Wedding: What Made It Unique
38:05 - Same-Day Edits: Pressure vs Creativity
40:17 - The Future of Wedding Photography
42:35 - Vertical Wedding Content: The New Trend
44:12 - What We Miss About Old Weddings
45:12 - Stop Staging Wedding Moments
46:39 - If We Redesigned Indian Weddings Today…
49:00 - Thanks for watching!

From Mumbai roads to celebrity conversations, this episode explores the journey behind The Bombay Journey and the mind that built it. Siddharth Aalambayan talks about growing up as a child actor, navigating fear, mental health, masculinity, and why he openly identifies as the male feminist, while reflecting on life as a true Mumbaikar.

The conversation also touches on celebrity moments, Bollywood culture, Bombay language, and experiences with well-known names from the industry — offering an honest, behind-the-scenes look at podcasting beyond studios.

Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

2:48 The Birth of Bombay Journey

11:53 First Guest & Early Challenges

16:04 Most Memorable Guests

17:35 Handling Difficult Interviews

22:19 Life Lessons from Interviews

24:30 The Male Feminist Journey

29:42 Growing Up & Unlearning

33:07 The Social Experiment That Changed Everything

39:57 Redefining Masculinity

42:26 Advice for Aspiring Podcasters

46:47 Mumbai Slang 101

51:16 Final Thoughts

If you enjoy podcasts that blend celebrities, culture, and real conversations, like, share, and subscribe for more such episodes.

Raising healthy kids isn’t about perfect meals, it’s about the right nutrition, at the right time.

In this episode, we dive into kids nutrition across different age groups, from toddler food and meal planning to teenage nutrition, growth, hormones, and healthy eating habits. We talk about balanced diets, protein needs, milk intake, tiffin ideas, picky eaters, force feeding, binge eating, seasonal food, and simple Indian recipes that support holistic health without stress.

If you enjoy honest conversations on child nutrition, healthy swaps for kids, and practical food guidance for everyday life, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more such insightful episodes.

About the guest:

Today’s guest is Sakshi Lalwani, a nutritionist who specializes in kids nutrition, balanced diets, and practical meal planning for growing children.

She shares simple, sustainable insights on toddler food, healthy eating habits, protein intake, and age-wise nutrition to support growth, hormones, and overall child health.
https://www.instagram.com/sakshilalwani_nutritionist?igsh=bmdscXp5bHZianl3

Chapters:

00:00 — Introduction
01:40 — Why Age-Wise Nutrition Matters
02:55 — Toddler Meal Plans (Ages 2-4)
05:28 — Understanding Hunger Cues and Portion Sizes
07:31 — Meal Plans for Ages 5-9 Years
10:12 — Introducing Green Veggies to Kids
13:34 — Teen Nutrition and Hormonal Changes
20:20 — Milk and Dairy: Timing and Benefits
22:00 — Modern Parenting and Informed Choices
24:01 — Tackling Picky Eaters
24:57 — Seasonal Eating for Kids
27:48 — Five Simple Tiffin Ideas (Monday to Friday)
30:47 — Golden Rule for Parents
32:00 — Conclusion

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