InControversial

Dropped out. Broke down. Broke through. From Santra Nagri to Spotify’s Radar, Shreya Jain’s story is anything but a straight line. Interior design student. YouTube cover queen. Self-taught producer. Indie hustler. And now, full-blown vibe machine. This week on InControversial, Shreya Jain gets real about dropping out without a plan (or even a last paper), convincing her dad she’s not trying to be...

What happens when your teen crush grows up to be wayyy cooler than you imagined? You get the ever-so-fabulous Nauheed Cyrusi. Former MTV VJ, iconic 2000s actress, and unfiltered truth-teller… you put her on a podcast with no rules? You get this episode. This week on InControversial, Nauheed brings the whole vibe - laugh-out-loud honesty, eye-rolls for Bollywood, and stories from a wild ride that s...

He’s gone viral for a khichdi, has worked with some of the best chefs around the world, and currently is one of social media's most beloved chefs. So we knew we had to get him to InControversial. In this episode, we sit down with Chef Abhinay Gupta, the man behind those wildly loved cooking reels and some of the most unforgettable dining experiences in India. From culinary school drop-out to launc...

Actor. Director. Cultural icon. What happens when the nation’s sweetheart from 'Surabhi' decides to grace the InControversial screen? You get stories that are funny, fierce, and far from rehearsed. Today we've got Renuka Shahane in the house and we cannot keep calm!!! From wanting to be a clinical psychologist to thrice turning down 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun...!' (IMAGINE!) before she finally said yes,...

From childhood insecurities to full-grown mic drops, this episode dives into the many lives of Hrishi, the rapper, songwriter, and accidental philosopher we didn’t know we needed. He talks about growing up in a house full of engineers, battling low self-worth, and why he still struggles to call himself an artist, even after Spotify charts, a loyal fan base, and music that’s touched thousands. We s...

What happens when your childhood playlist becomes your purpose? In this episode of InControversial, Manasi Scott, singer, songwriter, performer, all-round badass, and now founder of her own Himalayan-skincare brand MANA, reflects on the artistic journey that shaped her life. From early gigs that blended jazz and theatre to performing at packed stadiums and intimate brunches, her journey is one of...

She’s half-Finnish, half-Italian, holds a Master’s in Hindi, and now calls India home. Aili Seghetti has worn many hats, from tantra practitioner to somatic coach, but today, she’s one of the country’s most insightful voices on intimacy and relationships. In this episode, Aili speaks with Pooja about everything we’re too afraid to ask - from emotional safety and sexual curiosity to why so many of...

You’ve seen him in ‘The Great Indian Family’, ‘Delhi Crime’, and ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’. But how well do you really know Anjum Batra? In this deeply personal and surprisingly hilarious episode, Anjum opens up about his journey from a small-town theatre background to becoming one of OTT’s most magnetic actors. From playing Amar Singh Chamkila’s loyal best friend to navigating heartbreaks, auditions,...

He was born into one of India’s most powerful business families. But Mozez Singh chose a life far from the boardroom. He chose to chase films, fashion, and fierce storytelling instead. From discovering Vicky Kaushal for his film ‘Zubaan’ to directing ‘Human’, and now helming a film on Yo Yo Honey Singh’s life, Mozez brings boldness, style, and heart to every story. But this episode is so much more...

He built Karnataka’s canals, check dams and rural infrastructure. Now, he’s addressing Bengaluru’s biggest modern crisis - water. In this compelling episode, The chairman of Denta Water and Infra Solutions Mr. C. Mruthyunjaya Swamy takes us through his journey from a decorated 33-year career in public service to leading one of India’s most ambitious water revitalisation movements. From recharging...

What do you get when you bring together modern Indian royalty, a Netflix drama, and a director who’s rewriting every rule in the book? A lot more than just pretty frames. In this episode, Pooja sits down with Priyanka Ghose, director of The Night Manager, Broken But Beautiful, and most recently The Royals, to talk about ambition, action, trolls, casting firestorms, and finding her way from a degre...

You’ve seen his clients. From John Abraham’s beast mode to Shilpa Shetty’s post-pregnancy comeback, and Anant Ambani's 108kg weight loss, you've seen it all! But have you seen the person who made it happen? Meet Vinod Channa, the fitness trainer that all of Bollywood and big businesses turn to when it’s time to transform. But this episode isn’t just about fitness plans. It’s about how the boy who...

What happens when you sit down with the woman who made Talaash, co-founded Tiger Baby Films, and once bunked school to watch Salaam Bombay? You get stories that are as unapologetic as they are inspiring. In this episode of InControversial, we have celebrated filmmaker Reema Kagti being candid about chasing filmmaking before it was cool, why small-town kids make the best storytellers, and how her l...

From Bigg Boss fan-favourite to off-screen homebody, Aly Goni joins Pooja Chaudhri for a no-filter, no-fluff conversation that’s part gossip, part soul. He opens up about life with Jasmine, the real reason he hates doing podcasts, and why IPL season turns him into a social ghost. From being rejected because he looked “too good” to getting marriage rumours thrown at him every December, Aly has stor...

What do you get when you mix musical theatre, indie gigs, reality shows, Disney, Bollywood, and a Lollapalooza gig into one life? You get our own Rockstar - the vibrant Kamakshi Rai. From almost giving up music, to performing with artists like Zedd, and then working harder to find her voice on some of the biggest stages in the world, Kamakshi’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention,...

This Earth Day, we are treating you to something (or perhaps, someone) very special! Meet your guest Preeta Sinha, an entrepreneur, a self-taught candle maker, and the founder of one of America’s top conscious-living platforms. She is not here to shame your burger, or your third coffee of the day, she’s here to talk about conscious living, the kind that’s smart, imperfect, and quietly radical. On...

From cold-calling in the era of Doordarshan to leading global media giants like Star TV, HBO, and Discovery, Megha Tata has not just witnessed the evolution of Indian media, she helped script it. In this episode of InControversial, she opens up about her journey as one of the most influential names in entertainment, the bias and battles she faced as a woman in leadership, and the philosophies that...

What do Stranger & Sons, Third Eye Distillery, and India’s gin revolution have in common? Vidur Gupta. In this episode of InControversial , Pooja chats with the entrepreneur who put Indian craft spirits on the global map. From launching one of the most iconic gin brands to venturing into whisky, Vidur spills on industry myths, rum love, and a bartender facepalm moment you won’t forget.

What do brushes, Bollywood, and brutal honesty have in common? Pallavi Symons. In this episode of InControversial, one of India's leading celebrity make-up artists (and former model) spills the tea on what really happens behind the scenes of fashion shows, film sets, and celebrity shoots. From makeup myths and industry madness to why beauty should never come at the cost of joy, this is Pallavi lay...

From Michelin-starred kitchens in France to helming Mumbai’s most buzzed-about restaurants like Gigi, Lyla, and Scarlett House, today we have with us Chef Beena Noronha who has plated quite the journey. And to think she began in retail fashion. In this episode of InControversial, Chef 'Beenz' dives into her skillet from fashion to food, the chaos and charm of professional kitchens, and why she bel...

From an unexpected entry into films to working with legends like Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan, Shweta Konnur Menon (Malavika) talks about her journey that is anything but ordinary. In this episode of InControversial, Shweta opens up about the career she never planned, lessons from Southern cinema’s biggest names, and moments that shaped her.  From the film she regrets to the decision that changed...

When the game doesn’t go your way, do you hit reset or rewrite the rules? For Indian video game wiz Vaibhav Chavan, he chose the latter. From dreaming of a career in gaming to building a legacy in the industry, his story is one of reinvention, resilience, and refusing to play by the old rules. On 'InControversial', he shares what it really takes to survive in gaming, the mindset that turned setbac...

For Arzan Khambatta, India's 'Iron Man of Art', scrap isn’t waste, it’s potential waiting to be shaped.  From transforming discarded metal into breathtaking 'scraptures' (as he calls them), to then creating iconic public art with it, his journey is a masterclass in seeing beauty where others don’t. On 'InControversial', he dives into freezing Amitabh Bachchan in metal, why cities need more open-ai...

Reality show star, actress, and entertainer Jasmine Bhasin joins InControversial for a fun, unfiltered conversation! From studying hospitality to winning hearts on TV, Jasmine opens up about her journey—her first audition, big breaks, challenges, and career-defining moments. She spills the beans on her upcoming film Badnaam, her take on trolls, nepotism, cosmetic enhancements, and how she stays re...

She walked so the next generations could run. Meher Castelino, India’s first-ever Miss India and a trailblazer in the world of fashion, joins 'InControversial' for a conversation filled with history, insights, and inspiration. From walking the ramp before ramps even existed in her early days to her journey into fashion journalism, Meher shares stories, myths, mistakes, and legends that shaped the...