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 & 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 - Daniel Negreanu  @dnegspoker  - One of the Greatest Poker player of all time.Timestamps:00:00 - Daniel’s Feedback on Prakhar’s Game02:56 - How to Read Body Language05:23 - What Makes Daniel Great11:48 - How to Influence Someone15:17 - Dealing with Failure18:47 - Lessons from the Game22:44 - Poker vs. Chess26:42 - What Creates Charisma35:02 - Thinking Under Pressure40:02 - Daniel’s Early Life46:00 - What Losing Teaches49:26 - How Poker Has Changed57:43 - High Stakes = Better Game01:01:16 - Reading People & Poker Math01:04:23 - Dealing with Jealousy01:12:26 - What He Learned from His Woman01:15:47 - Private Games in Vegas01:20:47 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

Welcome to PGX Ideas #4Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Marc Theermann - Chief Strategy Officer at  ⁨@BostonDynamics⁩  about:Can robots ever come alive?Timestamps:00:00 - Endgame for Robots02:49 - Coolest Thing Robot has done 06:22 - Building trust b/w humans and robots07:39 - True power of Robots10:40 - Scientific challenges in robotics16:12 - Hard robotics problems still unsolved19:33 - Robots in Home?22:11 - Black pill moment28:15 - Why humanoids are best?32:40 - Robots and loneliness36:44 - Marc on unemployment40:55 - Fears about robots43:55 - Dangerous things about Robots45:02 - Daily life with robots in 203548:28 - Future of work in 10 years53:36 - Can robots feel?54:58 - Will robots have legal rights?56:23 - Questions for PrakharEnjoy.— 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 — Jordan Jonas - one of the leading survivalists and the winner of ALONE Season 6.Timestamps:00:00 - Story he hasn’t told anyone08:55 - Jordan on Thrill & Survival 15:58 - His exp. of living in Siberia 22:48 - Hardest Moments on Alone28:41 - Ki*ling a Moose for Survival 33:15 - First Experience of Hunting 45:35 - Has He Ever Seen a Yeti46:40 - He got attacked by wolverine48:56 - Surviving 66 Days alone in Arctic 54:24 - Diff b/w Loneliness & Solitude 56:40 - Living on Trains for 8 Years 01:01:04 - The Problem With Social Media 01:04:25 - What's so special about Himalayas 01:06:53 - Finding Direction in the Jungle01:09:16 - Seeing the Northern Lights 01:13:32 - His Future Plans 01:17:42 - Question for PrakharEnjoy. — Prakhar

NOTE - Some viewers are seeing the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.Welcome to PGX Ideas #3Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with David Buss - the leading expert on the psychology of human mating about:How do people choose whom they mate with, marry, and have sex with?Timestamps:00:00 - What He Studies04:36 - Freudian Revolution in Psychology05:55 - What Is Evolutionary Psychology09:50 - Are Female O*gasms Necessary?14:30 - Who Pays More for Bad Partners?16:21 - Long-Term vs Short-Term Relationships24:22 - Male vs Female Preferences35:23 - Media Myths About Beauty47:18 - Why Women Like Bad Boys56:32 - Why Women Choose Status01:00:52 - Lies Men & Women Tell01:06:53 - Dating Patterns in India01:11:33 - Emotional vs S*xual Cheating01:14:47 - Are Humans Monogamous?01:19:35 - Why Men Prefer Younger Women01:22:06 - How Dating Apps Changed Mating01:30:10 - Dating an AI01:33:40 - Male vs Female S*xual Preferences01:35:40 - Why Women Like Funny Men01:37:31 - David on Red Pill01:39:32 - Does he Believe in Love?

NOTE – Some viewers see the podcast open in Hindi by default.To switch to the original audio:Settings → Audio Track → English Original.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 — Hollywood Actor Kal PennTimestamps: 00:00 - Weed is Legal in the US1:59 - Snoop’s Birthday Party Story4:19 - What Snoop Is Like in Real Life5:03 - Is Kal a Stoner?9:30 - Life after Harold & Kumar18:28 - Kal is Modiji 2.019:08 - Growing Up in India vs Growing Up in the US29:54 - Why Fame Can Be Dangerous33:54 - Indian Paparazzis (Best)38:31 - Kal Talks About Coming Out as Gay57:26 - "almost got fired from the White House"01:00:00 - Inviting Obama (to a Topless Bar)01:09:37 - His Views on Bollywood01:16:40 - Gujarati Rap Scene01:20:20 - Pros & Cons of AI01:28:47 - What He Is Doing Now

Welcome to PGX Ideas #2Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Ben Lamm — Founder and CEO of Colossal Biosciences about:What will de-extinction lead to?Timestamps:00:00 - What Is Colossal Doing?01:30 - What is De-Extinction?03:05 - Science Behind Artificial Wombs21:07 - How did they de-extinct Direwolves?32:01 - What other animals can return?35:48 - Can we revive dinosaurs?47:07 - Technologies changing the World49:03 - What if Tech had no limits?53:49 - Can we create entire new species?58:34 - 3D-Printing Food 01:02:12 - Colossal’s Business Model01:11:11 - Can We Bring Dead People Back to Life?01:17:03 - Can This Technology Backfire on Us?01:18:13 - Ben’s Biggest Fears01:20:40 - What If We End Up Creating Zombie-Like Species?01:24:15 - His Views on God & Life

Welcome to PGX Ideas #1Here I sit down with some of the most interesting minds in the world — scientists, philosophers, economists, and creators — to think about the forces shaping the future.Each episode is an attempt to understand ONE BIG question. The kind that doesn’t have a single answer but reveals how people who think deeply approach life, work, and meaning.This time, I spoke with Patrick Bet-David — entrepreneur and founder of Valuetainment about:What does it take to be successful for a man today?Timestamps:00:47 - Intro01:05 - How Patrick built his confidence05:07 - 3 simple ways to build confidence08:11 - How to find good friends and mentors13:01 - How to do hard things24:21 - Patrick Bet-David on India30:16 - What marriage actually means33:18 - Why family matters38:29 - How to use humor smartly42:36 - Why being a storyteller is powerful48:28 - Stay curious about everyone50:17 - The four keys to success57:26 - How to use AI to improve yourselfEnjoy.— 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/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------GuestPatrick Bet-DavidTwitter: https://twitter.com/patrickbetdavidInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patrickbetdavid/Website: https://www.patrickbetdavid.com-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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/prvkhvr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prvkhvr/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prvkhvr/-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#PGXIdeas #PrakharGupta #Philosophy #Science #Psychology #Innovation #Future #Ideas

In episode 144 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Prakhar reflects on the state of Indian podcasting - what went wrong, why it lost its depth, and how he’s building something that changes the game. As he shares his vision of taking PGX global, he opens up about creating conversations that are both deeply intellectual and effortlessly entertaining, while addressing a few of the challenges that came along the way.Recording Date: November 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:45 - Indian podcasting is getting worse02:05 - Making content for the average viewer03:57 - Why most podcast questions are bad05:13 - How creators use ChatGPT to grow06:32 - Burnout after too much content09:01 - Global journey begins09:31 - How it all started 11:16 - The year everything went wrong13:00 - What I learned 17:17 - Going back to being real again20:05 - Who Inspired Me23:43 – Making PGX both fun and deep25:26 – India’s voice in global talks26:57 – Bridging the Hindi-English divide29:06 – Building something global from India30:36 – Why India lacks real innovation32:01 – Why podcasts don’t teach anything now33:42 – Taking Indian podcasting to the world

In episode 143 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Shivender, a passionate voice on patriotism and national service, joins the conversation to share his thoughts on what true patriotism means today. He talks about his admiration for special forces, his dream to serve the nation, and his candid perspective on global leadership — including what he thinks about Donald Trump and world politics.Recording Date: September 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:13 - Growing Up in Punjab04:30 - Wolf In The Special Forces10:01 - The Reality of Army Life13:47 - Psychology of a Soldier 19:30 - Is It Easy To Kill A Man?21:43 - The Addiction Of Combat24:17 - What Drives Him Every Morning32:00 - His Dream For The Indian Air Force34:42 - Why Everything Is Trainable39:49 - His views about Genz42:40 - Patriotism & Loyalty Towards Nation49:42 - Civic Sense Lessons From Afghanistan54:38 - India’s Global Power Game1:00:42 - What He Really Thinks About Trump1:04:24 - Meeting a Russian Spy1:06:01 - Russia vs USA: Who Has Better Weapons1:08:06 - China & Pakistan Armies1:11:22 - Special Forces Gear & Weapons1:13:37 - He can’t say this on Media1:16:04 - Real War vs Reel War - The Truth1:17:36 - What Makes the Israel Army So Tough1:18:44 - Why India Needs More Entrepreneurs1:25:20 - Tech’s Secret Role in Modern Wars1:29:51 - His Advice for Prakhar1:32:15 - The Rise of Anti-India Content Online1:38:33 - Must-Read Books for Every Indian1:39:42 - Outro

In Episode 142 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Gaurav Gupta, founder of Gabit and former co-founder of Zomato, discusses the evolving health landscape in India. He shares the inspiration behind building Gabit, his vision for the future of fitness wearables, and the red flags he sees in Indian health patterns. Gaurav also explains why ignoring sleep could be one of the biggest mistakes we make in the pursuit of productivity.Recording Date: August 6, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro 01:04 - Indian Health Patterns 05:33 - Red Flags in Indian Health 07:15 - Lifestyle Disorders in Indians 07:42 - Why Sleep is Important? 10:29 - Why Everyone Has Back Pain12:46 - How Much Does an Average Indian Walk?13:06 - Most Popular Workouts 13:40 - Are Indians More Prone to Heart Problems? 14:20 - #1 Thing to Track in Fitness 16:29 - Crazy Tech in Health Tech 18:40 - The Secret to Healthy Skin 20:29 - How Gabit Tracks Your Fitness 25:45 - Affordable Health Tech 26:43 - Value of Tracking Genetic Data 27:26 - Gaurav’s Relationship With Health 29:10 - Underrated Healthy Food32:55 - Why Regular Blood Tests Matter 34:09 - Extreme Eating Rules 36:10 - How to Spot a Winning Idea 39:36 - Are There Really Bad Ideas? 40:28 - Right Time To Pursue An Idea? 50:14 - How To Understand Customer Insight 55:55 - How Gabit Prices Its Product & Service 59:50 - Good Co-Founder vs Right Co-Founder 01:11:04 - Question For Prakhar

In episode 141 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, innovator and entrepreneur Angad Daryani joins us to discuss the science and impact of air pollution. He dives into how pollution affects our immunity and intelligence, the cutting-edge technology being built to solve this crisis, and the deeper issues of rejection and talent scarcity that shape innovation in India today.Recording Date: March 7, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:02 - Why Delhi Is So Polluted04:52 - Is Construction Worsening Air09:46 - Pollution Immunity: Myth or Reality?13:01 - Who will fix it?16:00 - How the Filterless Idea Began20:37 - Is Pollution Making Us Dumber?26:21 - Building Filterless Tech 30:51 - Rejections, Hustle, and No Funding36:02 - How Did Tyler Cowen Help38:41 - Can Industrial Pollution Be Solved with Indian Tech46:46 - Apple-like Air Purifier54:21 - Talent Challenges in India59:42 - Why Indian Space Companies Raise Less Money01:01:58 - Why Does India Fear Failure01:04:28 - Science Behind the Tech01:15:01 - What Is Filterless Technology?01:20:09 - Why Is Delhi’s Pollution Still Ignored01:23:28 - Why Hasn’t Anyone Solved This Yet01:29:01 - Current Challenges & Future Plans01:33:41 - Questions for Prakhar01:37:33 - Problems Beyond Pollution

In episode 140 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Baldev Puri, a seasoned detective, joins the conversation to share his experiences from years of uncovering truth behind complex cases. He talks about spotting red flags in investigations, working on high-profile cases, and his insights into the Burari mystery, revealing what it really takes to read people, gather clues, and solve crimes in the real world.Recording Date: September 1, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro01:00 - Who Cheats More: Men or Women?05:23 - Biggest Red Flags in Relationships08:33 - She Cheated for Money?!14:06 - His most difficult case17:42 - Do Private Investigations Really Work?19:06 - Is your data actually private?20:43 - Inside India’s Secret Detective Network23:30 - The Real People Who Hire Detectives25:52 - Scams in NRI Marriages28:39 - Why Divorce Is Rising Everywhere29:23 - What Most Divorces Have in Common30:35 - How Detectives Actually Gather Proof35:24 - Technology Detectives Use 39:23 - Shocking Story: Man Spying on His Ex45:42 - Body Language Secrets 48:17 - How Detectives Are Really Trained1:00:20 - Both Were Hiding the Same Secret1:01:10 - How Detectives Check Medical Lies1:02:35 - Inside a High-Profile Investigation1:05:13 - Was Sushant Singh Rajput Murdered?1:10:29 - How Much Do Detectives Actually Make?1:11:20 - Aarushi Talwar Case1:15:03 - Truth about Burari Case1:19:48 - How to Become a Detective in India1:21:04 - Prakhar’s Final Question

In episode 139 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Priyanshi Jain, a forensic expert, joins the conversation to share her insights into the world of forensic science. She talks about the realities behind criminal investigations, the challenges experts face in the field, and her analysis of the Burari case, offering a rare look into the science, psychology, and precision that drive forensic work.Recording Date: September 8, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Inside a Crime Lab01:02 - Can Science Catch Every Killer?04:33 - The Most Bizarre Case Ever12:35 - Is Privacy Even Real?15:19 - What Parts of the Body Leave Prints17:27 - How Fingerprints Trap Killers22:13 - What Dead Bodies Reveal26:20 - The Horrifying Case from Haryana28:04 - Why Are Some Crimes So Hard to Solve?34:32 - Are All Psychopaths Serial Killers?42:27 - The Future of Forensic Science43:20 - Why Some Crimes Fool Everyone55:16 - What Forensics Found in the Burari Case01:04:40 - Mistakes That Expose Killers01:05:50 - Why Experts Struggle in India01:09:52 - Top Movies & Shows on Forensics01:12:29 - Final Question

In episode 138 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Ankur Aggarwal, entrepreneur and real estate investor, joins the conversation to share his inspiring journey. He talks about building a life in Dubai, navigating the ups and downs of the real estate world, and how losing his father at a young age shaped his mindset, resilience, and approach to success and life.Recording Date: September 3, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:52 - How he became an Entrepreneur06:14 - What Makes Dubai so Special09:55 - Dubai's Exceptional Leadership10:42 - Innovations In Dubai13:40 - Why Dubai has no crime16:12 - Indian Security Vs Dubai Security21:21 - Life Without A Father26:01 - Problems in the mindset of Indians30:34 - What BNW Actually Does32:18 - Luxury Vs Regular Real Estate37:38 - How BNW Grew To a billion dollar company 41:12 - How BNW Trains Its Agents44:15 - Key Qualities Of A Businessman52:15 - Facing Fear In Life54:55 - Where People Spend The Most In Dubai57:32 - Dubai’s Royal Family 58:43 - Indians in Dubai 1:05:05 - Opportunity In Dubai 1:05:50 - Ras Al-Khaimah - The New Dubai?1:10:09 - Tips For Success1:14:17 - How Money, Fame & Power Actually Feels1:18:48 - Does He Miss India?1:21:24 - BNW’s 5-Year Vision1:22:30 - Question For Prakhar

In episode 137 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Raunaq Sahni, popularly known as Monkey Magic, joins the conversation to share his incredible journeys across India. He talks about traveling from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, unforgettable adventures on the road, and the life-changing Ganga trip, reflecting on the freedom, culture, and experiences that shaped his perspective.Recording Date: September 6, 202500:00 - Intro01:09 - He wanted to Be a Truck Driver02:08 - Kashmir to Kanyakumari Journey Stories08:13 - Stories He’s Never Told Before19:24 - Why Banaras Is Special25:20 - Escaping the Sand Mafia31:10 - His Rule for Life38:01 - How Raunaq Went Viral40:56 - Travel Philosophy Explained46:42 - Delhi to London Drive51:22 - Losing Money in Casino53:29 - Raunaq talks about his Girlfriend 54:20 - Books That Changed Him01:01:39 - His Next Big Adventure01:06:55 - Craziest Adventure of his Life 01:14:20 - Will he join Politics?01:16:04 - Question for Prakhar01:17:31 - Real Meaning of Yatra

In episode 135 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Kuntal Joisher, world-renowned mountaineer and the first vegan to summit Mt. Everest, joins the conversation to share his extraordinary journey of resilience and purpose. He talks about the challenges of climbing the highest peaks, the philosophy that drives him, lessons on discipline and decision-making, and how his lifestyle choices shaped both his adventures and his outlook on life.Recording Date: August 25, 202500:00 - Intro00:56 - Deadliest Earthquake in 100yrs.24:54 - Why he cancelled the expedition?32:58 - Secret He Never Told Before44:30 - I Saw A Huge *******51:36 - His true obsession54:10 - Turning around his life01:03:30 - Panama Mountain Experience01:07:37 - Climbing Everest01:18:24 - Be One With The Mountain01:26:41 - How Mountain changed him?01:29:58 - The Truth About Human Ego01:33:09 - Openness About Nature01:36:16 - Yeti : Myth or Reality?01:54:12 - Prakhar got Scared01:56:51 - He saw The Milky Way02:04:41 - Relationship with his Father

In episode 136 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Jigna Vora, former crime journalist and author, joins the conversation to revisit her experiences covering Mumbai’s underworld. She talks about the city in the 80s, the split between Dawood Ibrahim and Chhota Rajan, and her interactions with gangsters and their world. Jigna also opens up about her arrest, life inside jail, and how she rebuilt her life after one of the toughest chapters of her journey.Recording Date: September 1, 202500:00 - Intro01:03 - Dark Side of 80s Mumbai04:58 - Why Actresses loved Gangsters07:18 - Dawood & Chota Rajan split07:36 - Did Dawood Really Save Mumbai?09:52 - Who Defended Dawood?10:25 - Truth about Abu Salem & Anees Ibrahim11:29 - Meeting Gangster for the first time14:22 - Gangster’s girlfriend15:08 - Crimes behind beauty parlours15:55 - How Match Fixing Worked in the 90s17:10 - Inside a Gangster’s Mind17:56 - Media’s Obsession With Gangsters18:40 - Where Are Gangsters Now?20:28 - How Gangs Recruit Members22:15 - Reality of Underworld Today23:47 - Why Jigna went to jail31:49 - Life in Jail37:18 - First shocking jail interaction38:41 - Nigerian Peddler's Story40:40 - How Trauma Pushes People to Crime43:10 - Mental health of Prisoners 46:40 - Why Jail Life Breaks People50:10 - Prisoner-staff relationships50:42 - Fight inside Jail59:39 - How Her Family Got Affected01:04:48 - J Dey family’s reaction01:06:30 - Questions for Prakhar

In episode 134 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience, Vivek Oberoi, acclaimed actor known for films like Company and Saathiya joins the conversation to share his insights on life and cinema. He discusses spirituality and philosophy, the challenges facing OTT platforms, the essence of acting, and how thoughtful decision-making shapes both his personal and professional journey.Recording Date: September 9, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Intro00:49 - Why Masti Was Embarrassing03:11 - Vivek on Being Versatile04:41 - Audience Expectations05:11 - Meaning of “Neti Neti”05:50 - What Vairagya Really Means07:40 - Discovering Indian Philosophy09:56 - Take on 2003 Controversy13:13 - Asking “Why Me?”15:08 - Life-Changing Realisations20:30 - Facing Injustice22:48 - Trusting God’s Plan24:27 - Oneness with Work26:32 - Banke Bihari Story31:30 - Coping with Loss34:09 - On Sushant Singh Rajput36:23 - Therapy & Yoga37:55 - Bollywood’s Downfall42:41 - Cinema as Experience46:08 - Audience Makes Stars47:13 - Actor vs. Entrepreneur52:44 - Winning Quality55:58 - Strengths & Weaknesses58:49 - AI in Business1:01:52 - India & AI1:07:44 - Endgame Goal1:10:24 - Advice for Prakhar