The Chill Hour with Deepak Pareek

On Episode 169 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Richa Chadha, Indian actress and producer, for an honest and unfiltered conversation. Richa opens up about the reality of Bollywood, why she's selective about scripts, and her experiences with jealousy, betrayal, and competition in the film industry. She also discusses her relationship with Ali Fazal, their views on money, motherho...

On Episode 168 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Rajeshwari Gayakwad, an Indian international cricketer and left-arm spinner, for an honest and powerful conversation. Rajeshwari opens up about her struggles in women's cricket, being dropped from the Indian team despite her performances, and the emotional journey of being stuck at 99 international ODI wickets. She also discusses f...

On Episode 167 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Jayant Shilanjan Mundhra, a finance creator known for sharing practical insights on personal finance, investing, and wealth creation. Jayant talks about why Marwaris are known for taking risks, spending on weddings, planning financially for your family, and building “freedom money” before worrying about portfolio diversification. He al...

On Episode 166 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with EPR, a rapper and hip-hop artist known for his lyrical storytelling and socially conscious music. EPR talks about his childhood in Kolkata, his journey into rap, the growth of Indian hip-hop, and his experience with Hustle. He also discusses whether rap needs abusive language, the reality of rap disses, collaborations, using music to a...

On Episode 165 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Puneet Superstar, the social media personality known for his viral videos and unfiltered humour. Puneet opens up about his journey as a content creator, the suspension of his social media account, and the setbacks he has faced. He shares his perspective on faith, temples, and VIP darshan, while discussing his clashes with fellow creato...

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On Episode 163 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with actor Rajeev Siddhartha for a candid conversation about his journey in acting and life. Rajeev talks about surrendering to God, leaving everything behind to pursue acting, and how he landed the role of Raahil. He also opens up about Musafir Cafe, relationships, his love story, and the difference between green and red flags in relations...

The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is to not have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and m...

On Episode 160 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Anupriya Nagar, producer of the movie Hanuman Ansh. Anupriya opens up about the making of Hanuman Ansh, from the film’s foundation and casting process to the challenges of turning a flop into a hit. She also shares behind-the-scenes stories from the shoot, the presence of Hanuman Ji on set, the making of the film’s songs, and the possi...

On Episode 159 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Zaid Darbar for a candid conversation about his personal and professional journey. Zaid opens up about his best friend in Alliance, his equation with Kushal, and what life was really like inside the Alliance house. He also talks about how he met Gauahar Khan, teaching in Dongri Jail, and the importance of choosing between art and money...

On Episode 158 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Indian actor Joy Sengupta for a fascinating conversation centred around Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose—The Untold Story of Subhas Chandra Bose: Hitler, Japan, INA, The Mystery of His Death & The Bose Network | TCH 158Joy shares insights into Bose’s lesser-known stories, his vision for India, the Indian National Army, and his enduring...

On Episode 157 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Sqn Ldr Ginni Chaudhary (Retd), an ex-IAF pilot, drone instructor, and military leadership & resilience mentor. Ginni shares her experience as an Indian Air Force pilot, from her first solo flight and wearing the Indian uniform to fighter pilot training, pre-flight checks, military drones, and the realities of Operation Sindoor. Sh...

On Episode 156 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with the incredible kids from Pehchaan Street School, a school dedicated to providing education and opportunities to underprivileged children. This heartwarming conversation explores childhood, friendship, dreams, education, kindness, happiness, and the life lessons we often forget as adults. The children share honest answers, innocent pers...

On Episode 155 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with DJ Kiara, a full-time DJ, multimedia artist, and the official DJ for the Gujarat Titans. In this episode, Deepak and DJ Kiara talk about the importance of having a stage name, what separates great DJs from the rest, hilarious stories from private parties and weddings, performing for IPL teams and the Indian Cricket Team, unforgettable...

On Episode 154 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Shruti Seth, popularly known as Jiya from Shararat. Shruti shares her views on anger, why people take themselves too seriously, the illusion of social media, attention spans, empathy, her memories from Shararat, and the timeless debate between love and money. From nostalgia to meaningful life lessons, this episode is filled with honest...

On Episode 153 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Niranjan Mondal, content creator and digital storyteller. Niranjan talks about growing up in a chaotic Bengali household, living without close friends, coming out, LGBTQ+ representation, getting invited to Cannes, handling emotions, and staying authentic in the world of social media. From heartfelt stories to thought-provoking conversa...

On Episode 152 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Mayo Murasaki, popularly known as Mayo Japan, a content creator. Mayo shares surprising insights on renting girlfriends in Japan, Japanese dating culture, Ikigai, loneliness, divorce, declining marriages, content creation, cultural differences between India and Japan, and the biggest lessons she’s learned from living in both countries....

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On episode 149 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Vaibhav Sethia, a stand-up comedian. In this episode, Vaibhav shares his journey in stand-up comedy, his views on arranged marriages and Indian weddings, and what it really takes to become a successful comedian. We also discuss comedy writing, storytelling, social media, crowd psychology, and the evolution of India’s stand-up comedy scene. From co...

On episode 148 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Irina Rudakova, model, actor, and dancer. In this episode, Irina talks about her journey from Ukraine to Mumbai, the viral reel that changed her life, and the struggles of working as a contract dancer in India. She also shares her experiences with fame, Mumbai life, and learning Hindi. We also discuss the loss of her father during the Ukraine war...

On episode 147 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa, President of Vrindavan Heritage Tower and Co-Founder & Vice-Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation. In this episode, we discuss Krishna consciousness, spirituality, karma, Bhajan Clubbing, Naam Jap, and why Gen Z is becoming more spiritual. Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa also shares insights on alcohol, non-vegetarian foo...

On episode 145 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Dahryn Trivedi to explore the intersection of science, spirituality, and the existence of God. In this episode, Dahryn explains how consciousness can be studied through its effects, much like gravity, and how her organization works on scientifically measuring spiritual energy. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this thought provoking and eye opening co...

On episode 144 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Aditi Surana, high performance coach and mindset expert who helps people unlock their true potential. In this episode, Aditi breaks down what high performance really means and why curiosity is the foundation of growth. She explains how asking better questions can remove doubts, whether challenges like 75 Hard actually work, and the one skill every...

On episode 143 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Swanand Kirkire, one of India’s most celebrated lyricists, singers, and storytellers. In this episode, Swanand talks about his journey in the industry, how he crafted some of his most famous songs, and the emotional depth behind his writing. He opens up about male friendships, why overthinking is the true foundation of a writer, and the loneliness...