Love Lingo

Singer, actor, and woman of trans experience, Rani has spent two decades navigating an industry that was happy to use queerness as a punchline, but rarely as a protagonist. In this conversation, she talks about what it means to enter mainstream cinema not as a moment or a movement, but as an artist who has earned her place. The integrity it takes to know exactly what you can deliver on screen, the...

Modern Indian love is no longer just “arranged” or “love marriage.” It’s somewhere in between awkward talking stages, family involvement, emotional awareness, and trying not to lose your mind in the process. Vipin Yadav and Bibhuti Bhushan, an IIT-alumni couple with a massive online fandom, join us for a fun, honest conversation about modern Indian relationships. From arranged marriages and gender...

A poet is a catalyst, a mirror of the human condition. They feel intensely, endure deep pain, and love with a reckless passion in pursuit of sanity. And when a designer uncovers the poet within, something extraordinary happens layers begin to fall, they come undone, the soul ignites, and transforms itself into words. Is poetry, then, the voice of the soul? When Pranav Kirti Mishra speaks, it feels...

At some point, a gut feeling stops feeling like paranoia and that’s usually when Tanya gets a call. India’s youngest female investigator and the CEO & Founder of Lady Detectives India, Tanya Puri, was at the Love Lingo studio! We go deep into infidelity, betrayal, and the uncomfortable truth most people already know before they pick up the phone to call a detective. This episode is raw, a little i...

Having children used to feel like a milestone. Then somewhere along the way, it became an expectation. This episode sits inside that tension. The quiet pressure. The casual “you’ll regret it.” The assumption that fulfillment has only one shape. This isn’t an episode against motherhood, and it isn’t a celebration of opting out. It’s a conversation about autonomy, about growing into your own clarity...

Neeraj Kabi had no godfather. Only his craft and the courage to keep showing up. What does it really take to survive in Bollywood and a city that doesn’t slow down for anyone? This is not a success story told in hindsight. This is a story about the invisible years: the waiting, the humiliation, the odd jobs, the auditions that ended midway, the tears no one saw, and the discipline it took to stay....

We call it the F word because feminism still makes people flinch. In this episode of Love Lingo, we hold the filters and sit with the discomfort that surrounds feminism today, including the idea that there’s no such thing as a perfect feminist. We talk about why so many people distance themselves from the label while benefiting from what it has enabled. We explore how femininity and emotion have b...

A holiday team hang, but with mics on. This episode is just us getting together, playing a few fun games, asking questionable questions, laughing way too much, and doing what we rarely get to do on camera. No agenda, no deep dives, just team energy, chaos, and holiday vibes. Think inside jokes, friendly roasting, loud reactions, cake, and conversations that only happen when the whole team is in th...

Video killed the radio star. And social media killed the movie star. In this episode, we explore how celebrity culture has shifted over time, and why it no longer feels as distant, polished, or controlled. From gatekeepers and manufactured auras to influencers, scandals, meme fame, and parasocial relationships, we break down how attention became currency and how eyeballs decide who matters now. We...

Mumbai moves fast, expects more, and rarely lets you pause. Over time, it does something to you. In this episode of Love Lingo, we sit down with Balram Vishwakarma, the founder of the Instagram page AndheriWestShitPosting, to talk about Mumbai Neurosis the constant mental state of surviving in a city that never slows down. From being jobless and closely observing the city, to understanding pop cul...

In this conversation, Jagjyot opens up about what shaped him long before the world met AapkaJags — the everyday Indian boy who failed 10th and turned to the camera for comfort, who lost his home at thirteen, rebuilt life step by step and eventually created Hapka with his brother. He talks about love, breakups, loneliness and the strange pressure of being a creator who is expected to stay funny eve...

Modern dating feels like a full time job. And somehow, everyone is dating but no one is connecting. In this unfiltered Adulting Unadulterated episode, Jas and Arsala deep dive into the love crisis of today, dating app fatigue, the paradox of choice, shifting gender roles, the chaos of situationships, intimacy blocks, and the burnout cycle of building and rebuilding hope. We unpack why it’s getting...

In this episode, we open the door to a kind of love that feels destined, magnetic, consuming and sometimes devastating. Spiritual guide and soul healer Ashtar Tashi joins us to explore the real meaning behind karmic relationships, soulmates, twin flames, destiny, free will, emotional loops and the lessons we keep repeating without realizing. She shares deeply personal stories of her own journey, i...

Season 2 continues with a voice shaped by public life, identity, and the questions young India is asking today, Anish Gawande. A politician and writer, Anish has spent his career thinking about what it means to participate in democracy as a young person in a rapidly transforming country. In this conversation, he reflects on growing up in an India that is both deeply familiar and increasingly unrec...

Love Lingo is back. And we’re opening Season 2 with a voice that embodies courage, chaos, and clarity, Kubbra Sait. Actor, author, and storyteller, Kubbra has built a career on honesty; unfiltered, unafraid, and entirely her own. In this conversation, she unpacks the weight of the “good girl” label, the quiet unraveling that comes with confronting mental health, and the existential crisis of findi...

Love Lingo Season 2.  We had fun! We got personal, adventurous, and even took some risks by asking questions out on a limb. Because good conversations deserve real curiosity.  Kubbra Sait. Neeraj Kabi. Anish Gawande. Ashtar Tashi. Season 2 Guest Teaser: Part 1. This is just a preview!  The episodes drop soon.

In this episode, we delve into the trend of sleep divorce—when couples choose to sleep in separate beds or rooms for better rest. Is this a sign of trouble, or can it strengthen relationships?  We’ll explore the science of sleep and the realities of sharing a bed while sharing insights into this unconventional approach to intimacy.  Join us as we weigh the pros and cons of sleep divorce to determi...

For the grand finale of Season 1 of The Love Lingo Podcast, we’re bringing the entire team together for a fun, heartfelt, and unforgettable episode! In this special gathering, we’ll share the frame to explore what makes Love Lingo truly unique: love, laughter, and raw authenticity. Join us as we unpack what “love” means to each of us, debate the ever-controversial idea of “fake it till you make it...

In Episode 14, Part 2 of our conversation with the fearless and iconic Sona Mohapatra, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of Music. Sona shares her candid thoughts on the changing dynamics of Bollywood music- from the golden melodies of 20 to 40 years ago to today's trends- and how female singers are finally beginning to claim their rightful space in the industry. As an independent artist w...

Welcome back, Love Lingo Listeners! In Episode 14 of Love Lingo, we welcome the sensational Sona Mohapatra, singer, music composer, lyricist, and unapologetic force of nature. Known for her fearless stance in Bollywood and beyond, Sona explores topics that matter most to her! From the dichotomy of India’s identity to the making of her acclaimed documentary "Shut Up Sona," Sona takes us through her...

In this solo episode, Jas and Arsala take on the popular mantra Fake It Till You Make It—but with a twist. Jas advocates for faking confidence as a tool for growth and seizing opportunities, while Arsala counters with the importance of authenticity and staying true to oneself. Their candid debate dives into the nuances of self-presentation, exploring whether ‘faking it’ helps you evolve or risks l...

Welcome back, Love Lingo listeners! We are thrilled to bring you our 12th episode, "Redefining Legacy and Breaking Generational Cycles," featuring the extraordinary Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil. As the world's first openly gay prince from the royal family of Rajpipla in Gujarat, Prince Manvendra is a pioneering figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and human equality. In this profoundly engaging c...

Welcome back, Love Lingo listeners! We’re thrilled to present our 11th episode, Mantra of the Monk, with our first international guest: the inspiring Sathi Roy. Sathi is an accomplished author, ex-corporate leader, and former NLP-trained leadership coach who now leads Pirooz Conscious Self Care and founded Our Highest Mantra. In this soul-stirring conversation, we dive deep into spirituality as Sa...

Welcome back, Love Lingo listeners! For our tenth episode, we’re diving deep into the essence of radical love and self-expression with the incredible Mozez Singh. He’s a writer, a filmmaker, a fashion enthusiast, and a passionate advocate for the LGBTQ+ community. Mozez is known for his impactful projects like the series Human on Disney+ Hotstar, the film Zubaan starring Vicky Kaushal, and his hig...

In Episode 09, we explore the fascinating realm of Bollywood casting with Gautam Kishanchandani, the creative force behind legendary films like Black Friday, Dev D, No One Killed Jessica, Chhapaak, Once Upon a Time in Mumbaai & Sacred Games 2. Gautam opens up about his inspiring journey from being in the medical field to film casting, detailing how he navigated the fierce landscape of Mumbai's fil...