Best Varun Duggirala Podcasts (2024)

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E166 - The Larges Healthcare Apparel Brand w/Abhijeet & Vanshika, Co-Founders of KNYA Med 1:04:50

4M ago1:04:50

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In this episode, we speak with Abhijeet & Vanshika, Co-Founders of KNYA Med - an apparel brand built for medical professional. KNYA is building for healthcare, what Nike is for athletes. They are a very unique brand with a very distinct journey and they are only just getting started. https://knyamed.com/ - you can check them out here. This was one …

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E165 - The Perfume Man of India w/Aakash Anand, Founder of Bella Vita (INR 600 Cr Annual Revenue) 1:07:29

4M ago1:07:29

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In this Episode, we host The Perfume Man of India - Aakash Anand, Founder & CEO of Bella Vitta - India's largest new-age perfume brand (INR 600 CR+ in revenue). Aakash is one of the most brilliant founders we have had an opportunity to host on the podcast and this episode is as fire powered as a conversations can possibly be. We understand his jour…

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E164 - Scaling Tribe Capital & Launching Tribe India w/Arjun Sethi, Co-Founder & CIO of Tribe Capital ($1.6Bn AUM) 1:12:48

5M ago1:12:48

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In this episode, we speak to Arjun Sethi - the Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of Tribe Capital. He has led Tribe to scale to $1.6Bn+ in AUM and has most recently launched an India focused fund to do Series A investments across the geography. Tribe is one of the most successful funds of this generation and they have invested in 13+ Unicorns…

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E163 - The Smartest Marketer in India w/Varun Duggirala, Founder of The Glitch & EMoMee 2:02:54

5M ago2:02:54

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Varun Duggirala is the Smartest Marketer of India having built The Glitch (acquired by WPP) as one of the largest creative agencies in the country and is the OG Indian podcaster having paved the way for numerous Indian creators & podcasters. His insights on marketing and company building are precious, combined with his views on life - fitness and s…

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E162 - The Father of Indian Startups ft. Sanjeev Bikhchandani, Founder of Info Edge Group (Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com) 1:14:56

6M ago1:14:56

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Sanjeev Bikhchandani is an Indian Billionaire, the Father of Indian Entrepreneurship. He built the first major digital-first company of our generation - Info Edge Group and successfully listed it into a phenomenal digital conglomerate Naukri.com, Jeevansaathi.com - INR 685.94 Billion. Info Edge is also a major investor in two of India's largest new…

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Dr. Meghana Dikshit’s Truths on Pain, Clarity, and Manifestation 1:17:51

6M ago1:17:51

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Join Varun Duggirala in this week’s episode of Take aPause as we unravel the fascinating science behind trauma and pain, exploring it’s profound connection to our body with Dr. Meghana Dikshit. She shared how she entered the world of Ayurveda, shedding light on the ancient wisdom that has transformed her life and countless others. Discover the powe…

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AMA with Varun Duggirala: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship Tips, and Life Advice For Young Professionals 21:15

6M ago21:15

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Starting off the new season with an interesting AMA with Varun Duggirala, where he spills the beans on building wealth in the world of media, shares invaluable advice for 20-year-olds, and lets us in on the secrets to a well-rounded life as a serial successful entrepreneur and content creator and so much more! Whether you're an entrepreneur in the …

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E161 - The #1 Business Creator of India w/Sarthak Ahuja, Founder + Creator + Author 1:39:33

6M ago1:39:33

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In this episode, we speak to the ultra phenomenal - Sarthak Ahuja.

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Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Kubbra Sait Reveal Their Guide to Powerful Rest 23:10

6M ago23:10

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Join us in this year’s finale compilation video where some of the biggest Indian celeb’s and content creators open up about the impactful ways they hit the pause button to recharge! Join us as Raj Shamani, Ankur Warikoo, Karishma Mehta, Saransh Goila, Kubbra Sait, Abish Mathew, Anuv Jain, and Dhruv Sehgal share their powerful habits for rejuvenatio…

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Vir Das, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar on They Got Their First Big Breaks 24:59

6M ago24:59

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Ever wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars got their first big break? Dive into the inspiring journeys of Vir Das, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sahiba Bali, Mithila Palkar, Viraj Ghelani, Varun Sharma, and Sharib Hashmi in this latest episode of Take aPAuse as they share with Varun Duggirala the untold stories of their breakthrough moments that skyro…

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E160 - 15 Years in Indian Venture, Leading B Capital in India & SEA w/Karan Mohla, GP - B Capital 1:04:05

6M ago1:04:05

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In this episode, we speak to Karan Mohla, General Partner of B Capital India & SEA - leading early stage.

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Best Life Advice On Work, Life & Relationships Ft. Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma,Yahya Bootwala, Suhanani Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Hussain Dalal 14:22

7M ago14:22

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Dive into a special Hindi episode featuring Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi, Suhanni Shah, Hussain Dalal, and Yahya Bootwala as they share the most impactful life advice they have ever gotten. Gain insights, motivation, and anecdotes as lessons from their unique perspectives and experiences. Whether it's navigating the ups and downs of lif…

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E159 - The Healthcare Business of India w/Pristyn Care's Harsh Singh 1:28:11

7M ago1:28:11

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In this Episode, we speak with the Co-Founder of Pristyn Care - Harsimarbir (Harsh Singh) and decode everything about the Healthcare ecosystem of India.

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E158 - Revolutionising Coffee in India with SleepyOwl's Co-Founder Armaan Sood 1:00:15

7M ago1:00:15

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In this episode, we speak to Arman Sood, Co-Founder of SleepyOwl Coffee - which has disrupted the Coffee space completely.

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E157 - Decoding the $25 Million Micro Fund - Riverwalk Holdings w/Satveer & Jai, Co-Founders & Managing Partners 58:15

7M ago58:15

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In this episode, we speak with Satveer Singh Thakral and Jai Sumer Singh, Co-Founders and Managing Partners of Riverwalk Holdings.

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Guneet Monga On Oscar Win, Creating Legacy Films & Behind The Scene Insights On Being A Producer 1:05:51

7M ago1:05:51

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In this insightful episode, join Varun Duggirala as he dives deep into the journey and mind of history creating Indian producer Guneet Monga! From her groundbreaking win to her journey into the heart of mainstream distribution, Guneet shares the ins and outs of her role as a producer and the secret behind making impactful films. Find out the drivin…

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E156 - The Airbnb India & SEA journey w/Amanpreet Singh (India & SEA Head, Airbnb) 1:19:27

8M ago1:19:27

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The India head and Southeast Asia head of Airbnb, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, appeared on the Indian Silicon Valley Podcast, discussing his career journey and the growth of Airbnb in India. Bajaj praised the sharing economy model of Airbnb and mentioned that although initially there were concerns about welcoming strangers into homes, the platform has ma…

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E155 - Building India's Leading Retail-Led Consumer Brand ($2Bn Exit) w/CaratLane's Avnish Anand 1:31:46

8M ago1:31:46

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The co-founder and CEO of CaratLane, Avnish Anand, discussed the jewelry company's unique approach to store openings and its focus on customer experience in an interview. He explained that CaratLane always invites a loyal customer to inaugurate a new store, rather than a celebrity. Anand also discussed how the company reached a revenue of 2.65 bill…

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E154 - India's Largest Private Network for Women Networking & Leadership w/leap.club's Ragini Das 1:11:30

8M ago1:11:30

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Ragini Das is a renowned Indian entrepreneur, celebrated for founding leap.club, a platform dedicated solely to women. This network aims to bolster and empower women to step forward and lead. Driven by her fervent mission to uplift women globally, Ragini has successfully established a platform that encourages women to thrive in all facets of their …

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E153 - India's Largest Homegrown Creative Agency w/Schbang's Harshil Karia 1:09:49

9M ago1:09:49

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We speak to Harshil Karia - Founder & CEO of SCHBANG, which is India's largest Creative Agency!!Through the episode we cover the nuances of how Schbang has scaled a services business successfully, while understanding core learnings of taking an agency business far. Harshil is also the Co-Founder of Level Supermind, a product business building the m…

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Founder mindset , Profitability & fund raising with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore ) 1:01:50

9M ago1:01:50

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In this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey from bootstrapping his startup to a $ 115 million dollar acquisition. This episode is packed with insights and learnings for entrepreneurs and founders who want to bootstrap their startup, learn about sca…

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E152 - Building India's Largest Influencer Marketing Agency w/Monk-E's Viraj Seth 1:55:49

9M ago1:55:49

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Viraj Seth is the Co-Founder and CEO of Monk Entertainment, India’s largest influencer marketing agency. He sits at the intersection of the Creator Economy and Tech Startups, which is exactly what we decode in this episode. We speak at length on the creator business models, the dark sides of being a creator, how agencies succeed and what really wor…

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Megha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet Trends 55:01

9M ago55:01

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In this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey and how biohacking and her unusual carnivore diet helped to heal her autoimmune disease, why she doesn’t follow diet trends, the importance of gut health and how habit stacking has changed her life and more! …

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E151 - The Exit to Investor Journey w/Verlinvest's Arjun Vaidya 57:06

9M ago57:06

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Arjun Vaidya, a former founder, current investor, father, educator, and social influencer discusses his career and life journey with podcast host Jivraj. Arjun discusses the challenges of scaling his previous business, Dr Vaidya's, how he uses personal reflection periods, and his transition to venture capital. He reflects on the decision to sell Dr…

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Career Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar 19:26

9M ago19:26

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Ever wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to set their goals and achieve them too? We’ve got you covered! Join this week’s episode of Take aPause where we’ve curated the BEST work advice that our guests Sahiba Bali, Anuv Jain, Raj Shamani, Shrey…

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E150 - The Truest & Most Loved New-Age Brand in the Country w/The Whole Truth's Shashank Mehta 1:09:39

9M ago1:09:39

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In this episode, we have a conversation with the Founder of the Phenomenal Brand - The Whole Truth - Shashank Mehta.Shashank Mehta, founder of The Whole Truth, reveals how the company creates new products. The process starts by identifying categories where "big food" brands have been misleading consumers, and where The Whole Truth can create a "100…

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Celebrity Stylist Tanya Ghavri On Fashion, Styling for Bollywood,Staying Curious & Unlearning 51:34

9M ago51:34

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In this episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as he sits down with Tanya Ghavri, the creative genius behind some of Bollywood's most iconic looks. Tanya takes us on a journey through her career as a celebrity stylist, sharing insights on how travels fuel her creativity, her days of immense hustle during her early days in the fashion industry…

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E149 - India's Largest B2B Startup ($5Bn+ Valuation) w/OfBusiness & Oxyzo's Asish Mohapatra 1:21:27

9M ago1:21:27

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The Indian Silicon Valley Podcast recently did a podcast with Ashish Mohapatra, Co-Founder and CEO of OfBusiness, a platform aimed at making life easier for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by facilitating new business, procurement of raw materials, and financing. Mohapatra discussed his transition from consulting to venture capital to entrepren…

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Revant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful Eating 47:15

10M ago47:15

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In this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with author and content creator Revant Himatsingka and Varun Duggirala. Tune in to this episode to discover: -The secrets behind the processing of common foods. -How marketing can influence our perception of "healthy…

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Psychologist Ekta Dixit's Guide To Understanding Modern Relationships 1:02:15

10M ago1:02:15

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In this week’s knowledge packed chat with Varun Duggirala and relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we delve into the world of modern relationships and dating. Join us as they discuss why divorces are becoming common these days, nuances of modern relationships, catfishing in the digital age of dating, healthy conflict in relationships and how to effective…

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E148 - India's Largest Consumer Brand w/Mamaearth's Varun Alagh 50:02

10M ago50:02

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Varun Alagh is the Co-Founder & CEO of Mamaearth, India’s largest Consumer Brand valued at INR 10,000 Cr+ and more. Honasa is the parent company of Mamaearth, which is the house of brands with renowned consumer names such as Mamaearth, Bblunt, Dr. Sheth’s, Aqualogica, Derma Co. and others. The journey of building Mamaearth to INR 1500 Cr+ revenues …

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Ali Fazal Reveals His Secrets To Effortless Acting, Key To Relationships & Finding Purpose 51:42

10M ago51:42

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In this week’s conversation, Varun Duggirala and Ali Fazal take us on a journey through Ali’s memories of childhood to his incredible journey as an actor. He gets candid about how he still feels like a kid in front of the camera, his unique perspective on life's 4 beat rhythm opens up about his mental health and his take on how social media is grad…

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E147 - Global Leadership Learnings w/Panera Brands' Chairman - Niren Chaudhary 1:06:41

10M ago1:06:41

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Niren Chaudhary is the Chairman of Panera Brands. He has previously led some of the best F&B Brands globally, including being the President of KFC Global, COO and International President of Krispy Kreme, President of Yum India, and other leadership positions across the globe. Niren also has one of the most fascinating personal stories with a movie …

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Santanu Hazarika On How Angst Inspires His Art, Love For Music & Anime 57:58

10M ago57:58

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Tune into this week’s episode of Take aPause with Santanu Hazarika and Varun Duggirala as Santanu lets us in on his artist journey and how he paved his way from engineering college to being RedBull’s World Doodle Champion! From his childhood in Guwahati to how the political climate influenced his style of art to the impact of Anime and music in his…

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Mithila Palkar On Acting, Being An Adventurous Child & Her Love For Music 53:00

11M ago53:00

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Mithila Palkar and Varun Duggirala sit down for an insightful chat about Mithila and her one of a kind journey so far. From being an adventurous child to her love for the stage to how all of her biggest opportunities circle all the way back to Thespo and her experience of working with Irrfan Khan, Dulquer Salman and Dhruv Sehgal - we dive deep into…

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E146 - Operator (Founder of Cloudnine Hospitals) turned Institutional Investor w/PeerCapital's Rohit M A 1:23:19

11M ago1:23:19

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In this episode, we host Rohit M A, Managing Partner of PeerCapital and Co-Founder of Cloudnine Hospitals. Rohit M A is one of the OGs of the Indian Startup ecosystem, having Co-Founded Cloudnine Hospitals in 2006 and transforming maternity care. He is one of the few new age founders to have gone through institutional building, raising large scale …

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Tahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert 58:32

11M ago58:32

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In this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. Tahir shares his childhood experiences of being a defence kid, growing up as an ambivert, thriving whenever he finds himself in the spotlight and moving to Mumbai without a Plan B! We also delve into hi…

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Viraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His Community 1:02:34

11M ago1:02:34

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In this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy to starring in a bollywood movie! From how he got his Nani to make reels with him to his biggest learnings about the industry and how he is determined to make South Borivali the new South Bombay - we c…

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Revant Himatsingka aka “that Bournvita guy” on false food marketing | The Whole Truth Project 1:18:27

11M ago1:18:27

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We’re speaking to the famous Revant Himatsingka, who shed the spotlight on a children’s drink recently (you know which one).Tune in as Shashank and Revant talk about food, false marketing and dealing with legal notices! Ps - The views, information or opinions expressed during the video/ interview are solely those of Mr Revant Himatsingka. The Whole…

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E145 - India's Largest Storytelling Platform w/JOSH Talks' Supriya Paul 56:03

11M ago56:03

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In this conversation, we speak with the Co-Founder & CEO of JOSH Talks, Supriya Paul.Supriya and Shobhit started JOSH Talks back in 2015 while both of them were still in college, studying in Delhi University. JOSH Talks is now India's leading content platform, with the greatest distribution business there is, followed by millions in the country. Th…

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Varun Sharma On The Importance Of Consistency, Never Giving Up & Always Taking The Chance 53:16

11M ago53:16

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In this episode, Varun Duggirala sits down with Actor Varun Sharma and takes us on a ride through his life, sharing his fascinating journey from a small-town dreamer to a Bollywood sensation. Varun Sharma opens up about his childhood, reminiscing about the days when he first fell in love with acting, the invaluable life lessons he gained during his…

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Sahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal Growth 49:44

11M ago49:44

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Join Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her undeniable passion for acting. We dive deep into Sahiba's transition from becoming the host of her own Zomato show to her unique Bollywood roles and becoming a creator. From the best advice her father …

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E144 - Financial Planning Explained w/1Finance's Jeet Marwadi 1:01:07

12M ago1:01:07

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In this Episode, we speak to the Founder of 1 Finance - Jeet Marwadi, on understanding Financial Planning. Phenomenal episode on decoding Financial Planning and how an organisation is solving from it end to end. Very interesting learnings from a Founder who is building a super fascinating solution in a bootstrapped way. Subscribe to our YouTube Cha…

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Gaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For Cricket 1:04:59

12M ago1:04:59

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Join Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytelling. Gaurav reveals the story behind the inception of his wildly popular show, Breakfast With Champions, his undying love for cricket and the microphone. From being fascinated by all things weird to his e…

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Gajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your Strength 56:03

12M ago56:03

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Join Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade sociology teacher changed his life forever and why he no longer feels guilty about the finer things in life - all in this latest episode of Take aPause! An Indian actor and Ad filmmaker Gajraj Rao, st…

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E143 - India's Biggest Angel Investor w/Utsav Somani of Offline, AngelList India, iSeed, Galaxy 1:12:10

12M ago1:12:10

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In this Episode of the Podcast, we speak to Utsav Somani - India's Biggest Angel Investor and decode how he thinks. Utsav is the Founder of AngelList India, General Partner - iSeed and Founder of Galaxy. Tune in to hear Utsav unfiltered on a host of subjects, lets dive in!00:00 - Introduction01:32 - Starting AngelList India via a Cold Email06:15 - …

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M.A.D Stuff With Rob On Childhood, Creativity & Always Creating 54:13

12M ago54:13

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Varun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they delve into his fascinating journey, from getting discovered by POGO by chance to his art of making kids fall in love with art itself. We explore why he left Mumbai, the secrets behind his success, how he foun…

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Anshuka Parwani On Finding Strength & Success Through Yoga 55:04

1y ago55:04

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In honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala share their personal experiences and insights on the profound impact of yoga beyond just physical movement. Anshuka reveals how yoga has the power to nourish the mind, body, and soul, and how it played a crucial role in her own journey to healing and self-discovery. From becomin…

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E142 - India's Largest Social Company w/InShorts' Deepit Purkayastha 1:12:49

1y ago1:12:49

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In this Episode, we speak with Deepit Purkayastha, Co-Founder of India's leading Social Company. We uncover how to building Indian Social companies in this very eventful conversation, check it out!00:00 - Introduction01:57 - Dropping out and starting up InShorts06:37 - Insights on Consumer Social in India10:24 - Light bulb Moments for InShorts16:20…

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Rajeev Masand Reveals The Truth About Film Reviews, Managing Actors & Love For Films 1:13:11

1y ago1:13:11

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Join Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares his insightful journey of witnessing the changing landscape of movies and the evolving experience of film watching over the past 25 years. From his iconic roundtable conversations with Bollywood's biggest stars to his surprising career shift to art…

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