The Prakhar Gupta Xperience

In episode 63 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, we dive deep into the life of Ashu Ghai, as he joins us for an insightful and candid conversation. Ashu opens up about his personal struggles, relationships, fears, and the lessons he's learned along the way. This episode also explores some of the tough realities of student life, like dealing with board exams, substance abuse, breakups, and more.Ashu Ghai is a popular physics educator who has gained a massive following for his unique approach to teaching. Known for combining humor and relatable life lessons with rigorous academic content, he has become a viral sensation among school students, particularly those in grades 6 to 12. Ashu’s classes go beyond standard textbooks; he frequently discusses real-life issues that resonate with teenagers, such as relationships, academic pressures, and personal challenges, making him a relatable mentor for young minds.This is what we talked about:00:00 - Ashu’s School Life17:41 - Funny incidents during live classes20:26 - Role of a teacher in student’s life23:25 - What’s wrong with our Education?29:52 - Crazy school and College Fight Stories39:35 - Relationship with his mother45:09 - Relationship with his friends46:47 - Lessons he learnt from his struggles49:53 - Ashu Ghai’s Biggest Fear58:53 - Board exams1:05:16 - Substance abuse during school life1:14:41 - Breakups and Relationship problems1:22:37 - Ashu’s Question for Prakhar1:30:12 - Monologue

In episode 130 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Ghazal Alagh, co-founder of Mamaearth, Shark Tank India judge, and one of India’s most inspiring entrepreneurs, joins the conversation to share how she built a brand with purpose from the very beginning. She talks about the challenges women entrepreneurs face, the lessons she learned while growing her business, and her journey of carving her own path in the startup world.Recording Date: August 19, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:06 - Does Money Bring Satisfaction03:38 - Hard truth about being an Entrepreneur06:21 - “49 Out of 50 Manufacturers Rejected Me”09:15 - Finding Your WHY14:35 - Reality of Skincare Industry17:30 - Solving Skincare for India18:06 - Traits of an Entrepreneur20:57 - Reviving the Artist Within23:42 - How she started Mamaearth27:25 - The Fear of Failure30:33 - Mamaearth’s Bestselling Product34:36 - The Mindset of the Indian Consumer38:57 - How Global Brands Cheated Us40:56 - The Rise of Sunscreen44:38 - AI’s Impact on Business53:50 - Next Big Business Opportunities in India1:03:31 - How to Build a Global Brand1:09:20 - Challenges in Professional Life1:20:01 - Advice for Young Women Entrepreneurs1:29:39 - The Role of her husband1:38:29 - Ghazal’s Artistic Side

Welcome to PGX Ideas. #6PGX Ideas is where I sit with people who think for a living — scientists, philosophers, builders, and the occasional genius who doesn't fit any category.These conversations are dense. They're long. They won't give you a shortcut.If you're looking for something light, that's PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIn this episode, I spoke to Jason Silva — Filmmaker, Host of Brain Games.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:07 - Awe: Rediscover Magic in Your Life18:58 - Consciousness and Art34:23 - Is Love a Shared Hallucination?42:13 - History of Psychedelics and the Origins of Civilization50:06 - Final Stage of Evolution and AI01:07:32 - Poetry Makes Us Human01:18:25 - Transhumanism and Defeating Death01:32:31 - Closing Reflections, Jason’s Books, AI FilmmakingEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #214PGX conversations are 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 Salim Merchant — Singer & Music Composer.Timestamps:Enjoy.— Prakhar___________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextIf you’re looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbxIf you want ideas, insight, and perspective, go to PGX Ideas → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbC___________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/___________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest -  Salim MerchantInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salimmerchant/ X: https://x.com/salim_merchant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SalimSulaimanMusic/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salim.merchant.710/ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Clips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips___________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/___________________________________________________________________________________________________#prakharkepravachan #prakhargupta #salimmerchant #music #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX: Raw & Real #214PGX: 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 Magnus Carlsen — Norwegian Chess Grandmaster.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:09 - Ranking India's Young Chess Stars04:04 - Why Everyone Needs AI Skills Now05:49 - Does Pragg Have Champion Potential?06:51 - Magnus Predicts Gukesh vs Sindarov08:04 - Gukesh's Biggest Weakness Exposed11:01 - How Magnus's Brain Actually Works13:34 - "Chess Shouldn't Plan Around Me"15:05 - Why He's Never Coming Back16:36 - Will Anyone Ever Dominate Like Him?17:53 - Can AI Ever Fully Solve Chess?19:56 - The Truth About His Hikaru Rivalry20:56 - Should The World Championship Change?21:53 - Has He Ever Felt Like The GOAT?22:33 - His Toughest Opponents Ever24:01 - His Hardest World Championship Match25:26 - The Real Story Of Beating Anand29:21 - Life Beyond The Chessboard32:52 - Rapid Fire: Is Gukesh The Best?Enjoy.— Prakhar