The Reel Deal with Aanam C

In this powerful episode of The Reel Deal with Aanam C, actress Elnaaz Norouzi opens up about her unfiltered journey from Iran and Germany to Bollywood and Hollywood. Best known for her unforgettable performance on Traitors India, Elnaaz reveals the dark side of reality TV, the mental health struggles she faced, and how she turned fear into fan love. What you’ll hear in this episode with Elnaaz Norouzi: The real story behind Traitors India – strategy, anxiety & survival inside a captive reality show  Why Elnaaz thought India would hate her – and how fans crowned her Beauty with Brains & Mastermind  The mental health cost of reality TV: crying in private, sleepless nights, and acting 24/7  From Bollywood to Masti 4 – breaking stereotypes in India’s biggest comedy franchise Learning 7 languages and how it shaped her acting career  Why Elnaaz believes villains and supporting roles can be career-defining in Bollywood Her bold move from Iran to India chasing the Bollywood dream   If you’ve ever wondered: What really happens behind reality shows like Traitors? How do actors deal with anxiety, mental health, and fame? What it takes to survive as an outsider in Bollywood? How Elnaaz prepared for her Hollywood role in Hotel Tehran?   Chapters :  00:00 Elnaaz EXPOSES the Dark Side of Reality TV   01:03 Anxiety, Tears & The Toll of Being a Traitor   02:32 The 6-Month Prep NOBODY Knew About   04:44 Was Elnaaz the REAL Star of Traitors?   06:15 From Hated Villain to Fan Favorite Overnight   07:23 Living a Lie 24/7 – The Truth Behind the Palace   08:30 Would She Ever Do Reality TV Again?   10:25 Is Acting the Secret Weapon to Winning Traitors?   11:53 Clapped Out or Carried Out? Her Shocking Elimination   14:19 Why Villains Can Become Icons   16:00 From Sacred Games to Comedy – Elnaaz Reinvents Herself   17:51 Elnaaz vs Social Media: Fame, Fans & Pressure   19:01 7 Languages?! The Obsession with Doing It Right   22:00 Hollywood Dreams: Working with Liam Neeson & Zachary Levi   24:00 Separating Art from Artist – Can She Switch It Off?   25:46 No Godfathers. No Connections. Just Pure Hustle   26:48 The Bollywood Dream That Changed Her Life   27:17 Hot or Not: Elnaaz Gets Candid & Controversial   29:44 Roles She REJECTED & Why She Has ZERO Regrets   30:11 Aanam Surprises Elnaaz With Her Own Brand Gift     Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with insights into the Indian film industry, reality television, and the struggles & triumphs of an outsider chasing her dreams. #ElnaazNorouzi #TheReelDeal #TraitorsIndia #Bollywood #HotelTehran #RealityTV #BollywoodDream #Masti4   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join us for an unfiltered conversation with Leeza Mangaldas — India’s leading sex educator, content creator, and entrepreneur — as we break down the biggest taboos around sex education, women’s pleasure, sexual wellness, and censorship in India. In this explosive episode, Leeza shares why scientifically accurate, judgment-free sex ed is essential, how social media platforms like Instagram and YouTube censor sexual health content, and what it really takes to build and market a sex toy brand in a conservative society. We dive deep into:• Why India needs comprehensive sex education now more than ever• The stigma around women’s pleasure and sexual wellness• How family, culture, and society condition us to feel shame• The challenges of marketing sexual wellness products in India• Fighting censorship and building a safer digital space for sex ed• The future of sex education and women’s empowerment in India Chapters :  00:00 – Intro: The Taboo We’re Still Scared Of02:04 – Leeza Mangaldas on Why India Hates Sex Education03:15 – The Hypocrisy of “Sanskaar” and Secret Desire04:10 – “Pleasure” – The Word That Breaks the Internet05:02 – Why Men Can Joke About Sex but Women Can’t08:02 – Condoms, Porn & The First Time: No One Prepares Us09:14 – Is Sex Ed Just About Fear, Pregnancy & STDs?10:11 – Why Schools Skip the Most Important Lessons11:12 – Lisa’s Boldest Videos: Backlash & Virality12:48 – The “Good Girl” Label vs Owning Your Desire16:49 – Cancel Culture or Control Culture?18:41 – Is Talking About Sex a Privilege?22:16 – Why Brands Fear Associating With Sex Ed26:20 – Fake Morality vs Real Curiosity in India27:46 – Should Sex Be Treated Like a Skill?28:39 – First Times: Why Nobody Talks Honestly30:14 – Why Parents Don’t Say the Word “Vagina”33:11 – Bollywood’s Censorship vs Reality of Sex35:27 – Why Sex Scenes Still Make Us Uncomfortable37:44 – Is Entertainment the New Teacher of Sex?40:02 – Instagram vs YouTube: Who’s the Bigger Censor?45:22 – Why Brand Deals Can Ruin Credibility in Sex Ed47:20 – Can Sex Toys Survive Offline Marketing?49:59 – Quick Commerce + Orgasms in 10 Minutes?52:38 – Competitors or Allies? The Dark Side of Sex Toy Brands56:45 – Would You Tell Your Parents You Work at a Pleasure Brand?59:57 – The First Toy You Should Ever Try1:03:14 – Best Sex Toys for Men: Tufan & Beyond1:04:48 – Why Indian Men Have Their First Sexual Experience Too Late1:06:18 – Sex Toys: Made in India or Made in China? The Reality Check1:07:42 – Hot or Not1:16:42 – Final Truth: Why Normalizing Sex Talks Matters Most1:17:13 – Gratitude, Stigma & The Power of Unlearning If you’re looking for real talk on sex education, sexual wellness, women’s empowerment, censorship, and breaking taboos in India, this is an episode you can’t miss. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe for more bold conversations on taboo topics in India. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supriya (Supaarwoman) and Gopali Tiwari join The Reel Deal with Aanam C for a raw and unfiltered conversation on the creator economy, influencer culture, money, fame, burnout, and brand deals. In this explosive episode, they discuss the dark truths of content creation, the pressure of social media, and how creators really earn. From cancel culture to toxic brand expectations, Supriya and Gopali hold nothing back. If you’ve ever wondered what life as an influencer is truly like - beyond the glam reels - this is the episode you can’t miss. In this candid conversation, Supriya and Gopali Tiwari shared : • Supriya Supaarwoman on her raw journey from YouTube fame to today’s creator landscape• Gopali Tiwari on navigating the influencer industry and standing out in a crowded space• How much money do creators actually earn? Real talk on revenue streams and brand deals• The truth about creator burnout and mental health pressures in the digital space• Supriya and Gopali debate cancel culture and how toxic the internet can get• Inside secrets: brand exploitation, late payments, and unfair deals exposed• Personal stories of trolling, online hate, and how they deal with negativity• The balance between authenticity and making content that pays the bills   Chapters :   00:00 Opening Thoughts: “Am I Even Funny Enough?”01:14 – Meet India’s Funniest Female Creators02:29 – Her Secret Failed YouTube Channel Revealed03:09 – Comedy After a Funeral? Family’s Dark Humor03:50 – The Dead Channel She Hid From Everyone05:14 – Talking Paid Her 2 Million Followers05:58 – Trolls Forced Her to Censor Herself06:28 – Supaarwoman: The Viral Name Backstory07:42 – Did She Copy Lilly Singh? The Truth08:36 – Inside AIB: How It Really Shaped Her Career10:10 – From 9–5 Job to Going Viral Overnight11:16 – Why Social Media Feels Like a Toxic Rat Race12:07 – Content Today, Irrelevant Tomorrow13:10 – Her “Real-Time Content” Strategy EXPOSED14:11 – Team Fights & Chaos Behind Every Reel16:10 – Overthinking Every Post? Same Here.18:21 – Viral Reels Are Just Lucky Mistakes?19:32 – When Effort = Flop & Spontaneity = Viral20:30 – Broken English & Why Audiences Relate More21:13 – Cancel Culture & Self-Censorship Struggles23:19 – Meme Pages Took Them Down for Weeks24:23 – Playing With Chopsticks = Cultural Backlash26:10 – The Ugly Truth About Creator–Manager Drama28:45 – Uninvited by a Brand Last Minute30:50 – The Dark Side of PR Lists & Brand Ego32:00 – Payment Delays: Why Creators Are Exploited33:16 – 2 Years & Still No Brand Payment?!34:22 – Legal Notices vs. Public Callouts36:21 – Brands Won’t Pay? Here’s What They Did38:13 – Why a Small Team > Big Team for Creators39:19 – Doing It All Alone vs. Having a Manager41:42 – Mental Slumps & Needing a Manager to Survive42:23 – Blurred Lines: Friends or Employees?44:01 – Crying When Managers Quit: The Breakup Feels Real45:23 – Are Creators Just Too Lonely?46:44 – Oversharing & Regretting Every Conversation48:01 – Staying Authentic Online = The Only Way to Last53:31 – The Real Key to Long-Term Success54:22 – When Family Becomes Your Content56:00 – Personal Loss That Changed Everything57:20 – Talking Money Nobody Dares To Discuss58:47 – Revenue Streams Revealed 01:00:55 – The Hidden Costs of Influencer Life01:02:52 – How Long Does Success Really Take?01:05:06 – Beyond Content: Future Money Plans01:06:46 – Where They Actually Invest Their Earnings01:08:57 – Brutally Honest Rapid Fire Q&A01:12:26 – What They REALLY Think of the Industry01:14:22 – The Controversial Truth You Waited For01:16:02 – Final Mic-Drop Moment This isn’t just another podcast episode — it’s a behind-the-scenes look at the influencer industry from two powerful women who have lived it all.  Watch till the end for the most candid revelations from Supriya (Supaarwoman) and Gopali Tiwari. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Reel Deal, host Aanam C sits down with Siddharth Aalambayan to trace his incredible journey from humble beginnings to becoming a well-known name in the industry. Siddharth opens up about the real struggles and turning points that shaped his career — sharing stories that go far beyond the highlight reel. From his early days of uncertainty to finding his path, Siddharth reveals the sacrifices, resilience, and mindset needed to keep moving forward. He talks about the pressures of hustle culture, the reality of chasing dreams in today’s competitive world, and why failure became his biggest teacher. This episode is not just about success — it’s about the truth behind success: If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to make it big, this honest and inspiring conversation will give you the answers. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction : Male feminist or fake ally? 02:53 Who’s the real “Real Deal”? 05:45 From child actor flop to media boss 10:42 When digital dethroned TV 14:07 India’s first 360° live – genius or stunt? 22:54 Why brands hate funding creators 29:14 The ugly pressure of celebrity podcasts 34:01 A-list diva apologizes for being rude 36:59 Bollywood star humiliates Siddharth 42:54 Male Feminist – movement or marketing gimmick? 50:02 Can men ever be feminists? 50:29 Media’s silent sexism exposed 52:11 Bollywood’s boys’ club truth 55:58 Male Feminist – 135 episodes, any impact? 59:57 Siddharth’s messy journey revealed 01:02:01 Grooming over talent in media? 01:08:28 The harsh truth about media salaries 01:13:51 Confessions of love and betrayal 01:17:31 Rapid fire gone off the rails 01:18:38 On-camera energy vs real burnout    Hit like, share, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations with creators, entrepreneurs, and dreamers who are reshaping industries. #SiddharthAalambayan #TheReelDeal #AanamC #Motivation #CareerJourney #LifeLessons #StruggleToSuccess   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Step behind the velvet ropes into the world of India’s luxury events and lifestyle industry with Harshad Chavan (Managing Director, Toast Events) and Pooja Doshi-Sharma (Co-Founder, AER Media & HoneyComb Talents) in conversation with Aanam C. In this exclusive episode, they discuss: - What it takes to run high-profile luxury events in India - The secrets behind celebrity collaborations & billionaire parties - Challenges of building a luxury brand in India’s growing market - The intersection of fashion, lifestyle & events business - Behind-the-scenes stories from India’s most exclusive gatherings    00:00  Introduction 02:38  Puja’s Risky Career Move 08:33  Harshad’s Billionaire Clients 15:11  Are Brands Exploiting Creators? 20:16  The Dirty Side of Influencing 33:13  Celebs vs Influencers: War 35:26  Too Many Fake Influencers 36:11  How Brands Really Judge You 37:57  Authenticity is Dead 40:59  Will AI Replace Creators? 46:53  The Metrics Scam 53:59  Harsh Truth for Newbies 58:24  Influencers Taking Over Bollywood 01:03:10  Best Kept Creator Secrets 01:07:17  Are Brands Cheating Influencers? 01:07:51  Freedom or Control 01:09:21  Experts vs Popular Faces 01:10:50  Tools That Expose You 01:11:48  Toxic Side of Management 01:12:21  Hiring Red Flags 01:12:30  Degree is Useless 01:12:59  Event Industry Exposed 01:15:57  The Career Trap 01:19:05  Do Influencers Make Enough? 01:20:51  Motivation or Manipulation 01:21:21  Events Run on Creativity Only 01:22:41  Final Shots Fired 01:22:55  Hot or Not 01:25:45  Celeb Secrets Revealed 01:27:41  End of Influencers?   If you’ve ever wondered how the luxury lifestyle industry works — from brand partnerships to client management — this conversation is packed with insights, strategies, and untold stories. #HarshadChavan #PoojaDoshi #AanamC #LuxuryEvents #ToastEvents #LuxuryBrandsIndia #EventIndustryIndia #CelebrityEvents #BusinessOfLuxury     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices