Take a Pause with Varun Duggirala

Join Priya Malik and Varun Duggirala as they dive deep into Priya’s creative process, being a misfit, how her relationship with anger has changed over the years and how she found true friendship within herself. From her vivid childhood memories to how her art empowers her and of course, her love for love - we cover it all in the latest episode of Take aPause! Priya Malik is several things - an actress, a spoken word poet, a storyteller and most importantly, a performer, with her work “Main 2019 main 1999 dhoond rahi hoon” going viral and standing as a testimony of her distinct voice. She’s a household name when it comes to the poetry circuit in India. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

If there was a guidebook on how to deal with the unprecedented challenges life throws at you, a lot of this anxiety and pressure we carry inside ourselves everyday would just vanish. When the pandemic struck, Varun Duggirala found himself surrounded by anxiety of losing control and not knowing how to let go of it. That’s when he found his way to Stoicism, an age-old Greek philosophy that taught him how to regain his control and deal with whatever the universe throws at you! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala shares the 5 core things Stoicism taught him and how you can use these tools to live a calmer life where you get to decide your narrative! Timestamps (00:00 - 04:28) Intro How Varun Found His Way To Stoicism (04:29 - 06:15) Learning 1 "Focus On What Is Under Your Control..." (06:19 - 09:13) Learning 2 Concept Of Amor Fati (09:16 - 13:27) Learning 3 "What Comes In The Way Becomes The Way..." (13:30 - 15:10) Learning 4 "Don't React, Respond..." (15:13 - 19:12) Learning 5 "Moving Forward Vs Moving On" You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Join Harshil Karia, Founder of India’s most impactful digital agencies Schbang and FoxyMoron, and Varun Duggirala chat about finding purpose in entrepreneurship, how Harshil brought Schbang to life, how he creates his “moments of awesomeness”, overcoming patterns that hinder self growth and so much more!  Harshil Karia calls himself a 3 time entrepreneur and rightly so. He is  the Founder of Schbang, co-founder of Level Supermind along with creator & entrepreneur Ranveer Allahbadia aka Beer Biceps and was also one of the founding members at FoxyMoron.  (00:00 - 02:15) Intro (2:20 - 03:30) Harshil Karia On Wearing Many Hats (03:39 - 05:25) Harshil Karia On Intentionality (05:30 - 12:50) Harshil Karia On His Schbang journey (12:55 - 18:10) Harshil Karia On Dealing With His addiction (18:15 - 20:50) Harshil Karia On His 'Moments Of Awesomeness' (20:56 - 25:10) Harshil Karia & Varun Duggirala Discuss Their Grounding Activities (25:15 - 30:35) Harshil Karia On Meditation (30:40 -35:20) Harshil Karia On Building Level Supermind With Ranveer Allahbadia (35:21 - 38:35) Harshil Karia On Winning Trust Of Your Consumers (38:41 - 41:55) Varun Duggirala On Giving Value With Everything You Create (42:00 -46:45) Harshil & Varun Discuss The Need For Internal Clarity Before Chasing Purpose (46:49 - 49:15) Varun and Harshil Discuss What Drives People (49:20 - 51:10) Varun Duggirala On Internal Chatter Vs True Internal Voice (51:15 - 55:10) Harshil Karia On His Minimalistic Lifestyle (55:15 - 57:38) " The Answer To Any Challenge Is..." You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Fear is a powerful emotion. We feel things deeply and intensely whenever we are faced with things that scares us. And often, the things we care about the most are the ones that scare us the most. So, you could let fear take your decisions for you or… you could turn it into your biggest motivation! Watch Varun share the 5 ways through which he transformed his relationship with fear and how you can too! Find out how you can have a healthier relationship with fear, actionable tips to practise it and more in the latest episode of Take aPause. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at ⁠https://amzn.to/335QKow  ⁠ Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi ⁠https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/ ⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/varunduggi  ⁠ And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at ⁠https://varunduggi.substack.com⁠ About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Nakuul Mehta and Varun Duggirala dive deep into fatherhood, being vulnerable as men, feeling like an outsider, chasing purpose and craving validation as an artist and more in this episode of Take aPause. From the importance of being vulnerable in front of our kids to Nakuul facing his biggest failure at 24 to dealing with self doubt - we cover it all! Nakuul Mehta is an Indian actor who primarily works in Hindi television. He made his acting debut in 2012 with Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara portraying Aditya Kumar. He earned wider recognition with his portrayal of Shivaay Singh Oberoi in Ishqbaaz and Ram Kapoor in Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, Ashdin Doctor and Varun Duggirala dive deep into the concept of ‘Habitology’, the key to an “awesome life”, spirituality, the importance of failing, how toxic positivity does more harm than good and a lot more. From actionable tips on gamifying your habits to inculcate them better to the story behind his glorious beard, Ashdin Doctor tells us all! Ashdin is a 'habit coach'. He believes that "Awesome lives start with your awesome habits". He is the author of ‘Change Your Habits, Change Your Life’ and also a TedX speaker. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:18) Intro (01:20 - 02:40) Ashdin Doctor & Varun  Duggirala Discuss The Weirdest Eating Habits (02:43 - 06:20) How Ashdin Got Into Habitology (06:24 - 07:20) The Truth Behind Habits (07:26 - 08:48) Ashdin Reveals How To Identify Thought Based Habits (08:50 - 10:50) Ashdin Explains The Wheel Of Emotions Chart (10:51 - 13:00) What Ashdin Learnt While Teaching Others About Habits (13:05 - 14:57) Ashdin & Varun Discuss Mental Blocks (14:59 - 15:35) Ashdin Explain What Is An Awesome Life (15:37 - 17:50) Ashdin On Enhancing Relationship With Your Mind (17:55 - 19:25) Ashdin & Varun Discuss Spirituality (19:26 - 1955) Ashdin On Being Born Curious (19:56 - 20:27) Ashdin And Varun On Failure (20:30 - 26:00) Ashdin And Varun On relationships &  Having An Accountability Partner (26:02 - 27:20) Ashdin On How Nostalgia Affects Habits (27:22 - 29:50) Ashdin Explains The Other Benefits Of Habits (29:54 - 30:45) Ashdin Reveals How You Can Gamify Your Habits (30:50 - 33:10) Habits Vs Challenges (33:12 - 33:10) Ashdin's Biggest Learning About Habits (35:00 - 38:55) Asdhin & Varun On Being Present (38:57 - 43:40) Ashdin On Dealing With FOMO (43:42 - 46:00) How To Take Cold Showers (46:05 - 47:00) Varun And Ashdin On Curiosity (47:06 - 50:10) Ashdin On Toxic Positivity (50:15 - 53:20) The Key To Inculcating Habits (53:23 - 58:25) The 6 Fundamentals To Build The Life You Want (58:26 - 1:04:00) Ashdin Reveals The Reason Behind His Beard (1:04:39 - 1:07:45) A Line That Has Stayed With Ashdin You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Varun Duggirala and Sharib Hashmi reminisce on their MTV days and chat about Sharib’s inspiring journey to becoming an actor, how he turned rejection into motivation, his undefeatable optimism, how his break in Family Man changed his life and a whole lot more! Sharib Hashmi is an Indian actor, writer, producer and director who works in Hindi cinema. He is best known for portraying J.K. Talpade in the Amazon Prime Video series The Family Man and Sunny in Filmistaan. Timestamps (00:00 - 01:10) Intro (01:13 - 03:00) Sharib Hashmi’s Childhood Dream Of Becoming A Hero (03:05 - 03:50) Sharib Hashmi’s decision to pursue acting seriously (03:53 - 04:10) Sharib Hashmi On His The Role Of His Wife’s Support (04:11 - 05:57) Sharib Hashmi On Facing Rejections - Most Difficult Phase Of His LIfe (06:00 - 07:27) Sharib Hashmi On Optimism & Finding Strength In Difficult Times (07:30 - 08:30) Sharib Hashmi On The Value Of Patience (08:33 - 11:27) Sharib Hashmi’s First Break In Jab Tak Hain Jaan (11:29 - 13:15)  Sharib Hashmi On Facing Unprecedented Setbacks (13:16 - 16:10) How Sharib Hashmi Became J K Talpade In Family Man (16:13 - 19:40) Sharib Hashmi On His Process (19:41 - 21:40) Sharib Hashmi On Writing (21:42 - 25:45)  Sharib Hashmi On How He Landed Vikram Vedha (25:46 - 34:05)  Sharib Hashmi On How He Became A Comedy Writer (34:09 - 34:39) Sharib Hashmi On Taking Risks (34:40 - 36:15) Sharib Hashmi On Self Doubt & Overcoming Insecurities (36:18 - 42:05)  Sharib Hashmi and VArun Duggirlaa DIscuss OTT Platforms (42:08 - 42:45)  How Sharib Hashmi Takes A Pause (42:46 - 45:04)  Sharib Hashmi and Varun Duggirala Discuss Loving What You Do You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Ask Me Anything - but with a twist! Tune in to Varun Duggirala answering questions shared about life, work and relationships but he only has a minute to answer. He discusses everything from dealing with a toxic boss, the power of asking in building strong healthy relationships, the key to staying focused, how to know you’ve found the one, dealing with failure and so much more! Timestamps (00:00 - 01:04) - Introduction (01:04 - 02:05) - How To Deal With Information Overload? (02:06 - 03:01) - How To Truly Rejuvenate Yourself? (03:02 - 04:17) - How To Deal with Overthinking? (04:18 - 05:20) - How To Stay Focused? (05:21 - 06:47) - How To Overcome Fear Of Judgement? (06:48 - 08.18) - How To Deal With Failure (08:19 - 09:35) - How To Deal With A Toxic Work Environment? (09:36 - 11:21) - How To Build Trust In Relationships? (11:22 - 12:57) - How To Find Yourself Again? (12:58 - 13:56) - What Is Your Favourite Book? (13:57 - 16:01) - How To Deal With Friendship Break-Ups? (16:02 - 17:31) - How To Stop Living Inside Our Heads? (17:32 - 18:52) - Does Manifestation Actually Work? (18:53 - 20:39) - Why Is Being Nice Considered Bad? (20:40 - 21:33) - What Is Plot Device? (21:34 - 23:15) - How To Know You’ve Found Your Life Partner? (23:16 - 25:02) - What Is the Difference Between Moving Forward & Moving On? (25:03 - 26:42) - Career Or Relationship? (26:43 - 27:50) - How To Deal With Being Taken For Granted? (27:51 - 29:20) - Why Content Creation? (29:21 -31:27) - How To Give Space To Your Partner You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Anuv Jain, the Indian Indie musical genius behind songs like “Baarishein”, “Alag Aasaman” and “Gul”, and Varun Duggirala dove deep into the art of  telling stories through his music, importance of discipline as an artist, his songwriting process and his love for anime in this latest episode of Take aPause! Anuv Jain is an independent singer- songwriter from Ludhiana who rose to fame with songs like Baarishein, Gul, Mazaak and more. He has grown rapidly since his breakthrough single in the indie music scene and has emerged as one of the leading voices in Indian music. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Ritam Bhatnagar, Founder of India Film Project, and I chat about how he founded the IFP, his massive Lego collection and his dream to build a Lego house, finding his purpose on chance and how play is his favourite way of learning! Ritam is founder and festival director of India Film Project - Asia's Largest Content Fest. Featured by Forbes, Ritam has been a TEDx speaker and a guest speaker at various forums about content, events, startup and IPs as well as MBA colleges talking about marketing, films and entrepreneurship. Under Ritam's vision, IFP grew from 600 participants in 2011 and went on to become the world's largest filmmaking challenge with 50,000 participants in 2019 from over 30 countries. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

In this episode of Take aPause, media entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh chats with Varun Duggirala on taking calculated risks and making strategic moves that helped him make big life decisions that changed the trajectory of his personal and professional life. If you’ve been in a state of analysis paralysis and feel too scared to drift from the safe path, this one’s for you! Entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh is the Co-Founder of Pocket Aces, one of India's leading digital entertainment companies and known for its media entities including FilterCopy and Dice Media. He has a BS and MS Electrical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and worked in Investment Banking in New York before moving back to India to explore a career in media and entertainment. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Valuing and nurturing the relationships that really matter is so important for a fulfilling life. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala chats with investor and writer Sahil Bloom on the importance of leaning into gratitude, choosing joy, making the most of our limited time, and appreciating the small things in life. Sahil shares stories of chance encounters that have shaped his life, about his parents, his wife, and even Apple CEO Tim Cook! Sahil Bloom is a writer and investor. Every week, his content reaches over 1 million people around the world. Sahil has nearly 700,000 followers on Twitter (@SahilBloom), 118,000 subscribers to his newsletter (The Curiosity Chronicle), and a podcast (Where It Happens). You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

We’ve all grown up on films. Our first love was usually a hero/heroine on the big screen pulling out grand gestures and breaking into a song and dance. How much of an impact have films made on our love life? Actor and writer Yahya Bootwala ponders on this. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Yahya dive deep into what it means to be creators in an environment heavily governed by algorithms and numbers. Further, they discuss how important it is to differentiate the art from the artist. Yahya also talks about how films often fail to show the truth after the ‘happily ever after’, and a shared appreciation for Shah Rukh Khan’s filmography. Yahya Bootwala came into the limelight when one of his poetry videos ‘Shayad Wo Pyar Nahi’ went viral on YouTube. His 2019 short film 'Sheher Ya Tum' won the Golden Gateway Dimensions Mumbai Award You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

How powerful is humour as a unifying force in the world? Are we drawn to it because it’s a coping mechanism for us to deal with the hardships of our lives? Who better to chat about this than comedian and actor Vir Das. On this episode of Take aPause, Vir joins Varun to talk about his success as India’s only Emmy-nominated comedian and journey as he learns to cater to both a global and an Indian audience. From packing up his life in Mumbai and moving to Goa during the pandemic to travelling to 25 countries in the last year to perform 150+ shows, Vir’s still coming to terms with the concept of being a “global citizen”. One of the most-well known Indian comedians, Vir Das was nominated for an Emmy in the Best Comedy category for his Netflix Special ‘Vir Das: For India’. As an actor, he is best known for his roles in Delhi Belly (2011) and Go Goa Gone (2013). He has performed in 35 plays, 100+ stand-up comedy shows, 18 films, eight TV shows and six comedy specials. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

The true essence of a city is not in the famous monuments it houses, or the delicacies available in the crowded bylanes, nor is it its proximity to the sea, mountains, or beaches. The true essence of a city are the people it houses – their spirit, their often-unheard stories, their unrealised/realised aspirations. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggi talks to Karishma Mehta, the founder of Humans of Bombay. She shares her journey from as a post-grad student in the UK to returning to India to follow her passion for writing, and the need to tell heartfelt stories. Karishma recalls a time when reticent actorAamir Khan was brought to tears during an interview and confesses that she was purely driven by the organic flow of conversation and not the need to probe. Karishma has given a voice to the diverse and often unheard perspectives of Mumbai's residents. Each post on Humans of Bombay provides a window into the lives and experiences of individuals, capturing the emotions, struggles, and triumphs that make up the fabric of the city.  Despite its success, Karishma remains dedicated to maintaining the authenticity and intimacy of each story, showcasing the power of storytelling to bring people together, and shining a light on the complexities of the human experience. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

As you scroll through your explore page, you are bound to come across a horde of talented content creators. The parameters to go viral have finally distilled down to one thing – creating good content. In an age where fame is accessible through just a click on your hand-held device, how does one stand out among the clutter? According to Agasthya Shah, focusing on the quality of your content instead of the metrics will do the trick. In this episode of Take aPause, Varun talks to Agasthya Shah, a Gen-Z creator who began his content creation journey in July 2019 and found quick fame during the pandemic when his videos started going viral. As content creators, Varun and Agasthya share their thoughts on dealing with fame, and what they consider as their duty to support other good creators who don’t have the following they deserve. Agasthya confesses to finding his newfound fame “surreal”, and agrees with Varun on the importance of staying grounded and authentic. He also opens up on what helped him cope when his belief in manifesting destiny did not seem to be bearing fruit during a difficult period in his creator journey. Find out more about what the highs and lows of their creator journeys have taught Varun and Agasthya about life. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Our brain – it dictates every decision we make, but how much do we really know about how it works? Neurologist Dr. Sid Warrier feels strongly about the need to educate young people about the workings of the brain. According to his research, understanding how our brains work can help us design our lives for greater productivity and more happiness. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun quizzes Sid on topics such as our inability to control our emotions, the effect of social media on our decision-making abilities, how the lack of exercise can deprive our brain, and why we struggle with forming healthy habits. There’s lots to unpack in this episode! Mumbai-based doctor and neurologist, Siddharth Warrier holds an MD Medicine degree and has completed his DM Neurology. He has a YouTube channel on which he explores mental health and human behaviour in an effort to bring neuroscience to the mainstream conversation and destigmatize mental health.  You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The     Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant    to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that  will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of    truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and   use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Ever wondered what it’s really like to deal with celebrities, and that too at their own weddings? Celeb wedding photographer Joseph Radhik has a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on some of the most talked-about events of India’s celeb culture over the last decade. His answer may surprise you! In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Joseph weigh the importance of human connection in their own lives. For Joseph, most friendships, even the deep and impactful ones, are fleeting. Yet he also plans his life and career with the sole aim of being able to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones. Can it be possible to have such a highly successful career in the spotlight and yet also have control over your own time? Joseph has found a way to build a career that allows him to live the life he wants, by learning to say “No” to the most difficult person to turn down – your own self! One of the most sought-after names in the business, Hyderabad-based wedding photographer Joseph Radhik has photographed some of the most celebrated couples in India. From Priyanka-Nick’s fun wedding and Anushka-Virat’s nuptials at the romantic environs of Tuscany, to shooting Nayanthara and Vignesh Shivan’s soulful chemistry and Katrina-Vicky’s royal wedding affair – he’s covered them all! You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Get inspired and learn from the success story of young entrepreneur Vedant Lamba. He has built a successful business in the competitive world of sneaker reselling. What started as a hobby turned into a million-dollar empire after much struggle and strategising. Whether you're a young entrepreneur looking to break into the industry or just curious about how someone so young could make it big, don’t miss this episode! Varun and Vedant share their unique journeys as entrepreneurs in different market environments. They discuss the importance of providing value to the customers and how it’s okay for milestones to be different for every entrepreneur.  Vedant Lamba is a dynamic entrepreneur who has found his foothold in the footwear market with his enterprise, The Mainstreet Marketplace, one of the biggest sneaker reselling platforms in India. As sneaker culture continues to deepen its roots, Vedant began his journey in 2017 through his YouTube channel named "Mainstreet TV," where he would talk to his audience about new sneaker launches, their availability, and more. Today, The Mainstreet Marketplace has developed into a significant player in the sneaker reselling market with multiple outlets in the country. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take apause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The      Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant     to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their   daily   lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that   will   help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at    their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of     truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and    use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message

Are you always looking for actionable insights you can apply to your life and track your personal growth? On this episode of Take aPause, mentalist Suhani Shah shares with Varun Duggirala plenty of insights that you can easily start implementing in your life. Looking to find your passion in life? Hear from Suhani Shah on her approach. Wanting to try mindfulness? Suhani has her own learnings to share. She also talks about the three practices that have deeply transformed her life, which she encapsulates as solitude, attitude, and gratitude. Curious to know what they mean? Listen to find out! Primarily known as a mentalist, Suhani Shah is also an illusionist, artist, magician and therapist. Her journey began after watching a magician perform on television, when instead of being simply entertained, she was led by her curiosity and started teaching herself magic from any source she could find. Her first stage show was held in Ahmedabad in 1997. She left formal education at Class 2 and continued to be home-schooled to accommodate her constant touring for her stage shows. As of 2019, she has completed 5000+. She’s given several TED Talks and has her own YouTube channel. You can Order Varun’s book “Everything is out of syllabus: An instruction manual for life & work “ at https://amzn.to/335QKow   Follow Varun across social media platforms @VarunDuggi https://www.instagram.com/varunduggi/  https://www.youtube.com/c/VarunDuggi https://twitter.com/varunduggi   And for a weekly download of mind musings and recommendations subscribe to his newsletter “Unschooled with Varun Duggirlala” at https://varunduggi.substack.com About the show “Take aPause with Varun Duggirala” ( previously “The Varun Duggi show”) is a twice a week podcast that’s meant  to enable its listeners to take a pause amidst the chaos of their  daily lives to learn tools, embrace ideas and soak in concepts that will help them find motivation, build the right mindset and perform  at their best. Varun also occasionally taps into the minds of  truly interesting people to give listeners a learn from and use in their  work, life and everything in-between. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/take-a-pause-varun-duggi/message