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: 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 Aditya Pratap Singh — Geopolitics educatorTimestamps:00:00 - Trailer and Intro02:58 - PM Modi's warning: LPG crisis is the NEW COVID?16:09 - The Ayatollah’s Successor: A more dangerous Iran?35:05 - US Spy caught in India41:53 - 100 year war in Middle East1:11:32 - Is Pakistan still relevant1:26:45 - How the conflict finally endsEnjoy.— 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 - Aditya Pratap SinghYouTube: @WorldAffairsUnacademy ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #IranVsUSA #HormuzCrisis #MiddleEastWar #Geopolitics #worldnews #pgx #raw #real

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 Ankit Agrawal — Educator at StudyIQ IASTimestamps:00:00 - Why we made this episode01:36 - Ajit Doval — the real Dhurandhar of India11:28 - India built its spy agency from scratch after 194722:45 - RN Kao — the man who created R&AW33:02 - Ajit Doval in Pakistan, Sikkim integration & the Kandahar hijack47:43 - “Unknown” gunmen, Kulbhushan Jadhav and Balochistan01:03:26 - How Intelligence wins you warsEnjoy.— 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 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankitmay28X: https://x.com/ankitmay28YouTube: @StudyIQEducationLtd ___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #studyiq #dhurandhar #ajitdoval #ranveersingh #adityadhar #pgx #raw #real

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 Reuven Azar — 10th Ambassador of Israel to IndiaTimestamps:00:00 - Is PM Netanyahu Dead?04:13 - Israel's motivations behind attacking Iran13:36 - USA & Israel's anticipation of the Iranian military response18:59 - Evidence of Israel's claims against Iran26:08 - War's effect on India29:16 - PM Modi's Visit to Israel35:31 - Can Israel Trust Donald Trump?45:04 - How Does This War End?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 - Reuven AzarInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuven.azar.3X: https://x.com/reuvenazar___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #israel #isrealnews #israelwar #pgx #raw #real

Welcome to PGX Ideas.PGX 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 Varun Mayya — Media Entrepreneur.Timestamps:00:00 - Start01:06 - Where are we in the AI story right now?01:36 - Jobs are JUST 300 years old04:00 - If AI replaces humans, who pays for stuff???07:00 - Mind reading technology10:00 - Cameras changed human psychology and social behavior13:00 - Elon and X17:43 - Is AGI here?18:21 - Varun's conversation with Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind)19:11 - Can AGI be better than Einstein?20:12 - Moravec's paradox and why computer use is harder than chess21:10 - Embodied AGI and robotics — why it's 10-Moravec'saway26:00 - Why human intelligence is fundamentally emotional28:05 - Theory of mind — do LLMs actually have it?28:25 - Why Varun won't give AI rights yet33:00 - Does AI show signs of self-preservation and agency?34:00 - Stanford Pokemon experiment36:00 - AIs developing their own language!!!48:00 - Students would pay to leave TikTok55:33 - Varun's business model explained57:00 - How to create millions of views?01:01:00 - The storyteller eats the world01:03:00 - Shah Rukh Khan, PR seeding and suspended reality01:07:00 - The Facebook poke button01:17:00 - We made a mistake connecting identity to work01:20:00 - Why office politics is good01:26:00 - What do people do when work disappears01:35:45 - Varun at the PM office01:43:00 - Bangalore Police using AI for 112 calls01:43:44 - Varun's advice for the 99% whose jobs are at risk01:50:00 - Indians complain too much01:51:36 - Varun's identity reset after selling his last company01:57:00 - India should learn from ChinaEnjoy.— Prakhar_________________________________________________________________________________________________Watch NextFor more ideas, insight, and perspective → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAcNdrNSG8Hh78TK-5A0EJbCIf you're looking for human stories & emotion, go to PGX: Raw & Real → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLa6DgTttATAc0hftp0aZtUvCgVSKO8hbx_________________________________________________________________________________________________Learn with MeMaster the art of Conversation → https://www.artofconversation.in/_________________________________________________________________________________________________Guest - Varun MayyaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevarunmayyaX: https://x.com/waitin4agi_YouTube:  @VarunMayya  LinkedIn : https://in.linkedin.com/in/varunmayya_________________________________________________________________________________________________TeamHost — Prakhar GuptaProduced by — Ansh Bhatnagar and Govind Vashistha_________________________________________________________________________________________________Contact usLooking to join our team? → govind@thepravachan.com (Govind Vashistha)For business related queries → contact@thepravachan.com_________________________________________________________________________________________________PGX SocialsInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/pgxpodcast/X (Twitter) → https://twitter.com/pgxpodcastLinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/Main Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@prakharguptaClips Channel → https://www.youtube.com/@PGXClips_________________________________________________________________________________________________Follow meTwitter: https://twitter.com/prvkhvrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/

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 Cass Robert Sunstein — Harvard Law ProfessorTimestamps 0:00 - Intro1:26 - Meeting Cass at Harvard7:15 - You don't have only 1 brain11:24 - Why do they place chocolates near cash counter in supermarkets?15:52 - People are BAD at Decision making18:35 - "I landed in India and I was completely lost"19:29 - "I joined Obama's White House and realized I knew nothing"20:33 - Why are people addicted to spending24:16 - Social media is making you broke26:20 - Manipulation vs Influencing - SAME?29:02 - Social media is Dead?31:20 - Instagram doesn't care about you34:45 - How to develop habits - tips36:10 - "I was addicted to Diet Coke — here's how I quit"41:26 - Do we even have free will?43:55 - AI is scary46:34 - One word that explains all human decisionsEnjoy.— 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 - Cass Robert SunsteinX: https://x.com/casssunsteinInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/crsunstein___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #harvarduniversity #psychology #nudge #economics #harvard #harvardstudy #pgx #raw #real

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 Raunaq Rajani, Standup Comedian and Host of Relationsh*t Advice.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 - Raunaq RajaniInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sirraunaqrajani?igsh=cXlnOGk1cWdrMW1oX: https://x.com/sirraunaqrajani?s=21YouTube: https://youtube.com/@raunaqrajani?si=3GkdVoDilONQLR95___________________________________________________________________________________________________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 #unacademy #jee #jeeadvanced #pgx #raw #real

Check out Mike's podcast — The President's Daily Brief: https://www.youtube.com/@UCbWraa1DoXrFwX3oK1zattQ 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 Mike Baker — ex-CIA covert operations officer, 17 years in the field.Timestamps:00:00 - Intro02:08 - Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Is the new Supreme Leader more dangerous?02:51 - How the CIA profiles world leaders07:15 - The intel leak — how did the US know before Iran that Khamenei was dead?09:27 - Was killing Khamenei an operational success?10:03 - Inside the war rooms — Tehran vs. DC11:18 - Iran's command and control was destroyed in 48 hours14:40 - What the IRGC actually cares about (it's not the Iranian people)19:23 - Why haven't Iranians risen up?23:38 - Can there be on-ground War?35:12 - Is Khamenei actually dead?38:28 - Was America dragged into this war by Israel?39:04 - The US–Israel relationship, explained44:51 - How much of this is really about China?47:48 - Greenland, Venezuela, Iran — Why?52:08 - How do you actually read Trump?53:11 - Trump as a New York deal-maker, not a politician57:08 - Has defending Trump gotten harder for people in media?01:00:01 - America's political polarization problem01:02:20 - What happens next? How does this war end?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.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 Dhairya Sandhyana, JEE EducatorTimestamps:00:00 - Intro02:10 - Why She Left Software Engineering to Teach JEE04:15 - How Much Should You Actually Study for JEE?07:35 - The Right Way to Study for JEE 11:10 - Coaching vs Self-Study – What Actually Works?15:00 - Can AI Replace Teachers for JEE Prep?19:20 - Biggest Mistake Students Make With AI Doubt Solving23:30 - The #1 Bad Habit Destroying JEE Aspirants 27:10 - Why Students Feel Lost After Class 10 31:20 - The Simple Daily Planning System That Fixes Procrastination36:00 - Biggest Mistakes Parents Make During JEE Preparation41:40 - First Day at IIT Delhi – What It Actually Feels Like45:00 - “Everyone Here is an IITian” – The Humbling Reality47:30 - Dealing With Self-Doubt Even After AIR 2950:20 - Gender Bias She Faced at IIT & During Placements53:20 - How IIT Actually Changes Your Thinking55:20 - A Real Day in the Life of an IIT Delhi Student59:00 - IIT Campus Life – Nights, Festivals & Hostel Culture01:01:30 - Is JEE Still Worth It in the AI Era?01:04:40 - 3 Ways Students Should Use AI for Studying01:06:40 - Why She Started Mentoring Girls for JEE01:10:30 - The Real Problem: Why So Few Girls Are JEE Toppers01:15:00 - Her Vision to Change the JEE Gender RatioEnjoy.— Prakhar

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 Ankit Avasthi — educator & news analyst (ex-civil servant, IIT Kanpur alum)Timestamps:00:00 - Intro01:01 - Why Is Iran Getting Bombed04:45 - Downfall of Iran06:31 - Mastermind of Gaza Conflict07:59 - Trump's Real Estate11:43 - Strategic Islands Of The World13:32 - Why U.S.A Wants Greenland6:13 - Fake Students Revolutions19:51 - Who Was Epstein21:28 - NRI Workforce = Glorified Labour26:54 - Narrative War29:06 - U.S.A Is The Only Superpower33:29 - Secrets Of Aliens & Area 5143:04 - Israel = Extended USA45:52 - P.M Modi's role in Israel V/S Iran54:46 - Who Will Replace Khamenei59:08 - Indian Soft Power1:02:58 - Afghanistan V/S Pakistan1:12:08 - MOSSAD's Surgical Strike1:18:17 - Epstein Files1:23:47 - Thank YouEnjoy.— Prakhar

Staying Ahead AI Community - https://join.switchit.app/PrakharPodcastWelcome 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 Vaibhav Sisinty — entrepreneur & growth hacker, founder of GrowthSchoolTimestamps:0:00 – Intro2:33 – Education must be rebuilt from scratch3:29 – The scary question: What happens to jobs?4:42 – AI is already better than humans at 80 % of tasks6:13 – 1 human managing 10 AIs?8:56 – Universal Basic Income & the AI power law shift10:51 – Is “Prompt Engineering” even a real job?14:00 – Interns building systems used by 500 000 people17:04 – AI Generalists vs Specialists18:19 – Product managers building software without engineers19:42 – 100 million Indians using ChatGPT — what this means26:04 – Same AI tool, different outcomes: Why?28:08 – Why AI “forgets” your context29:52 – The Projects hack that fixes memory problems32:12 – Why AI behaves differently when you type in ALL CAPS33:22 – Outsourcing thinking vs working WITH AI35:50 – The MIT study: AI users losing cognitive ability?37:26 – The 3 types of AI users (only 1 wins long‑term)38:44 – Lawyers submitting fake AI case laws41:19 – How to eliminate hallucinations using AI cross‑verification43:01 – “Clients pay us because they don’t know how to use AI.”43:42 – The social mistake of using obvious AI writing45:47 – 100 million views per month using AI‑generated content47:01 – AI as anxiety management & pseudo‑therapy47:42 – Using AI during a parent’s cancer treatment50:07 – AI told him to take his grandmother to ICUEnjoy. — Prakhar

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 & 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 Siddhant Chaturvedi — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What’s Raw & Real?01:05 - Siddhant & his entourage3:20 - Fathers & their obsession with CA11:00 - CA Journey14:30 - Delhi University Days19:40 - 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 Rejection47:30 - 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 art1:19:30 - How Aryan Khan made it big1:23:15 - Psychology of Indians1:25:25 - AI can make po*n?1:26:50 - Samay roasting Siddhant1:30:30 - Whats sells in the film industry today?1:36:40 - Why raw & real works1:40:04 - Reminding Siddhant to promote his movie1:45:50 - Indian men are under-confident1:50:20 - 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