Real Verses, with Saugat

We begin 2026 with a conversation that demanded patience. This episode of Real Verses with Saugat featuring Vinod Seshan, IAS, Joint Secretary, Government of India, was recorded earlier this year. As an active IAS officer in service, the episode required official clearance before release. Out of respect for due process and institutional integrity, we chose to wait - and did not publish any other e...

He danced through pain. He survived judgment. He rose through fire. This is the Varun Dagar you’ve never heard before. In this powerful full-length episode of Real Verses with Saugat, street performer and artist Varun Dagar opens up about the battles behind the applause - the fear, the humiliation, the heartbreak, the viral moments, and the courage that kept him moving when everything around him w...

What do you chase after you’ve achieved everything you weretold to dream of? At just 30, Eshaan Agarwal has lived the Indian ambition blueprint: ✔️ IIT Delhi ✔️ BCG ✔️ Head of Business, Cars24 (Australia) ✔️ Stability, success, money, milestones But behind the accomplishments lies a quieter, deeper truth - success didn’t end the search. It intensified it. In Verse 8 of Real Verses with Saugat , Es...

Only 0.029% of India’s population ever becomes a Chartered Accountant and Siddharth Gambhir is one of them. From the bustling lanes of Ghaziabad to the world of finance and grit, Siddharth’s story is not just about numbers. It’s about the sleepless nights, the heartbreak of failure, the fear of not being enough, the relentless spirit to rise again - stronger, wiser, and more grounded. It is also h...

Naaz Sultana is not just a singer-songwriter, composer, and aspiring actor - she’s a force of nature. In this deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, we explore how music became her rebellion, her sanctuary, and her voice.🎶 From Assam to national stages, Naaz has carved her journey without waiting for permission. A self-taught artist, her story is one of defiance, dreams, and the raw courage...

👤 Guest: Rahul Maroli - Co-Founder & CEO, Tap Health 🕰Runtime: ~ 1.14 hrs In a world obsessed with overnight success, Rahul Maroli shows us why it’s the long game that truly matters. From building brands in the corporate world to launching Tap Health , a mission-led, tech-driven healthcare startup,Rahul's journey is a masterclass in leadership, discipline, and purpose, especially when amb...

🎙 STILL WATERS RUN DEEP - A VERSE WITH BHAAVNI SETHReal Verses, with Saugat | Episode 3She’s 16.Scored 99.4% in her boards. Certified Bharatnatyam dancer. German exchange scholar. Painter. Quiet storm. And today? She’s unfiltered, on the mic. Meet Bhaavni Seth, a Gen Z prodigy with the emotional range of a seasoned soul. But don’t mistake her soft tone for softness. She’s got fire - the kind that...

“It’s not just about writing code. It’s about writing your story with clarity, purpose, and heart.” In this powerful and quietly reflective episode of Real Verses with Saugat , we sit down with Abhit Sinha , Co-founder& Chief Tech Hustler at ORBO.ai - a well-recognised name post his Shark Tank India pitch, but so much more than just a startup success story. This is a conversation about: 💡 Bui...

What does it mean to lead when no one is watching? How do beliefs shape boardrooms? And what do vulnerability and silence look like at the highest levels of leadership? In this powerful opening episode of Real Verses, I sit down with Rohit Munjal, CHRO APAC & India at Sprinklr, a seasoned leader and my mentor. We talk about far more than HR or strategy - this conversation dives into personal t...