The Convo Sutra

Actor, comedian, and master impressionist Jonathan Kite, best known for playing Oleg on the hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, joins host Tarun Shetty and panelists Diya Patel and Jasmine Singh on Episode 116 of The Convo Sutra for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about Hollywood, stand-up comedy, fame, and reinvention. Jonathan takes us behind the scenes of 2 Broke Girls, shares stories about w...

What happens when you’re a familiar face in India and start a new chapter in Hollywood? Dev Joshi, known for playing Baalveer, joins Tarun Shetty, Jasmine Singh and Genevieve Dube C for a conversation about growing up on television, moving to America, and building a life beyond the character audiences know and love. Dev shares his experiences as a child actor, his passion for aviation, and his amb...

Is being funny enough to make it in comedy? Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins host Tarun Shetty and comedian and panelist Genevieve Dube C for Episode 114 of The Convo Sutra for a candid conversation about stand-up, finding your audience, and building a career in entertainment. From writing jokes and adapting to different crowds to career setbacks and unexpected breakthroughs, we explore what it takes...

When does persistence become holding on too long? And how do you know when it’s time to change direction? Tarun Shetty welcomes producer Aanch Khaneja, joined by panelists Aneri Shah and Jazz Singh, for an honest conversation about chasing dreams, facing rejection, and starting over when life doesn’t go as planned. From Hollywood careers and independent filmmaking to divorce, breakups, and unexpec...

Does social media actually reward authenticity or are the people who succeed just better at creating a character? Tarun Shetty sits down with Maya Acra, Jazz Singh, and Yuvi Grewal for a candid and funny conversation about what it means to be yourself when your career, audience, culture, and social media are constantly telling you who you should be. The panel also gets into modern dating vs. arran...

What happens when you stop waiting for someone to give you a shot and start making your own work? Tarun Shetty sits down with Shawn “The Showstopper” Valentino, Kalpana Pot, and Renu Razdan to talk about creating your own opportunities. The panel discusses why they produce their own projects, the challenges of getting started, and how to keep going when the usual doors aren’t opening. Have you eve...

Tarun sits down with actor, model and content creator Debbie Sath to discuss her journey from Australia to building a following on social media and appearing as Ms. Debbie on Alan’s Universe. RaviDrums and Pratima Anae return on the panel! Debbie opens up about navigating Hollywood, the unpredictable nature of success and the pressure to keep going when your career doesn’t follow a traditional pat...

On Episode 109 of The Convo Sutra, Tarun, Jetley, Jazz and Masood have a brutally honest conversation about what it takes to succeed as an artist today. Is talent enough to break through or do marketing, visibility and social media matter even more? The panel explores the addictive rush of likes and views, why going viral doesn’t always lead to a lasting career, the pressure to stay relevant, cele...

Does being South Asian give entertainers a built-in audience or trap them inside stereotypes? Toronto comedian Nitish Sakhuja joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest conversation about starting over in Los Angeles, building a comedy career in the age of social media and whether leaning into your culture is the ultimate “cheat code” for getting noticed. Nitish opens up about leaving a successfu...

Comedian Ian Edwards joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood and why creators can’t afford to wait for permission anymore. Ian opens up about being shut out early in his career, finding his authentic voice onstage and building an impressive career as both a stand-up comedian and television writer. With Hollywood shrinking and traditio...

It’s a Biryani Showdown on The Convo Sutra! 🍛 Which country makes the BEST biryani? Chandni Parekh joins Tarun, Masood, and Jazz for the ultimate South Asian food showdown! The panel tastes biryani from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, shares what they love (and hate), and tries to answer one very important question:Can anyone actually be unbiased when it comes to their own food? Plus, why do peo...

Jay Chandrasekhar, The Indian Jackie Robinson of Comedy, joins The Convo Sutra! The Super Troopers 3 director gets into bringing back R-rated comedy, pushing boundaries in today’s Hollywood, his journey from stand-up to filmmaker, and what he’s learned over decades in the business. Plus, "9-1-1" star, Anirudh Pisharody, and actor/model, Diya Patel, join the panel for a hilarious conversation about...

Comedian Paul Farahvar quit practicing law to pursue stand-up, and he hasn’t looked back. Paul joins Tarun Shetty and Yuvi Grewal to share how a life-changing meeting with Bob Saget helped launch his comedy career. He also talks about his Iranian roots, family expectations, touring as a comedian and what it really takes to find happiness. Paul Farahvar has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Helium Comedy...

Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Convo Sutra! Join us as Renu Razdan drops jaws with her incredible journey from Silicon Valley to the silver screen and the boxing ring! Plus, Priya's back, announcing her sold-out NYC comedy show, and Shazia returns with a powerhouse of inspiration to fuel your acting dreams. And don't miss Tarun's epic tale of producing his first feature film! This is...

Get ready for an epic Convo Sutra episode! YouTube sensation Korbin Miles joins the panel to dive headfirst into the world of MOVIES, from electrifying Indian blockbusters to captivating American cinema. They're breaking down what makes Indian movies UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE! And how did Korbin become an internet phenomenon?! Plus, Natasha and Tarun on encounters with Bollywood stars and they spill th...

Get ready for a wild ride as the controversial Shayan Krishna, "The Blonde Desi," is back with Masood and Zahra Ali! They're diving headfirst into scorching hot topics, from Shayan's Pakistan ban to Mamdani's impact on New York. Zahra fights back with mom-strength arguments, while Masood drops knowledge bombs on the Ottoman Empire and G Wagons. Tarun is left speechless, quest...

Get ready for our EPIC 100th episode, live from New York City, featuring the incredible Rayna Tharani! Ayushi and Richard are back for this milestone, and Rayna spills the tea on her journey from dancing and acting in LA to chasing dreams in the Big Apple. You won't believe the drama when she talks about filming a sex scene with Jude Law in "The Young Pope" and the backlash that followed! Plus, Ay...

Get ready for a wild ride as Chelly and Diya Patel crash the panel! We're diving deep into the movie "Obsession" – what's the deal with all the hype? Plus, we're spilling the tea on real fulfillment: what have YOU changed your mind about recently? Prepare for shockers from success to marriage! Chelly's Sunday church secret? Jazz's husband debate? Diya's dog obsess...

Get ready for an epic Convo Sutra episode! YouTube sensation Korbin Miles joins the panel to dive headfirst into the world of MOVIES, from electrifying Indian blockbusters to captivating American cinema. They're breaking down what makes Indian movies UNLIKE ANYTHING ELSE! And how did Korbin become an internet phenomenon?! Plus, Natasha and Tarun on encounters with Bollywood stars and they spil...

Comedian Tatum Price joins the panel for a wild DATING episode! We're diving deep into relationship red flags, spilling the tea on Jazz's Hollywood singles event and "auditing" her boyfriend's phone, Priya sharing her jaw-dropping cheating drama, Tatum's risky friendships, and Tarun's dating life with a stripper who lives in a van! Laughs and tears guaranteed on this week's Convo Sutra!

Get ready for a riot of laughs as comedian Pallavi Gunalan joins the panel! She's spilling the beans on her wild journey from engineer to comedy star. Discover the secrets behind her and Fizaa's hit Hollywood show "Facial Recognition," plus a deep dive into the power of therapy. Yuvi's on a mission for positive vibes, and is a stand-up comeback on the horizon? Tarun's soa...

Get ready for a wild ride with Malavika who joins the panel this week and spills the tea on her incredible journey from India to Berkeley's College of Music and the LA grind, plus drops hints about her HOT new music! Masood is BACK with his no-holds-barred takes on fashion and comedy, rocking a look that's sure to turn heads! Jazz dives deep into whether audiences truly know the artists th...

We're thrilled to have the incredibly talented and one of Hollywood's hottest celebrity stylists/producers/creative directors, the amazing, Ambika Sanjana! She spills all the beans and shares incredible details about her epic and inspiring journey, all the way from her roots in Mumbai to her current success in the dazzling city of Los Angeles. You'll hear all about the challenges, the...

Get ready for an absolutely unforgettable ride as the multi-talented Model, Actor, and passionate Dog Advocate, Diya Patel, joins us to spill all the juicy details! She's going to be sharing her amazing experiences, landing in the coveted pages of Vogue, and her exciting starring role in the incredibly popular and hit Amazon series, "Waack Girls"! And hold onto your hats, because &qu...

Prepare for laughs as comedian Darren Carter, the FIRST white guy on the show, spills the tea on terrifying Indian audiences and his epic rise to Instagram fame and LA comedy stardom! Jazz dives into her love for horror, Aneri reveals HUGE life updates (new digs, new pup!), and Tarun confesses his gym obsession is fueled by FEAR. Plus, is HOllywood original or just repackaging the same old stories...