The American Bhau Show (English)

In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast, I sit down with Alpana Deo — a certified Parent & Kids Life Coach, podcast host, and mother of two — to talk about one of the most important topics for every parent in the Marathi and Indian diaspora community: raising kids the right way, without losing yourself in the process. We cover everything from what parenting coaching actually is (hint: it&...

16 years in the USA → Back to India in 2026.  Anagha and Rahul from Chicago & Virginia share the real, unfiltered guide to returning, what to do, what to avoid, and the financial hacks most NRIs never hear about. Whether you're actively planning to return or just thinking about it, this episode is your ultimate back-to-India checklist. What we cover: - Why they returned and why 6 months be...

Sagar Babar has built businesses from scratch, trained thousands of Marathi entrepreneurs, managed multi-million dollar technology investments across Europe and the Americas — and he still believes the basics of business are what most people get wrong. In this episode, Rahul "American Bhau" Patil sits down with Sagar for a raw, no-fluff conversation about what it actually takes to build...

Thousands of kilometers away from Maharashtra, deep in the south of India, there is a Marathi community that has kept its language, food, and traditions alive for over 300 to 400 years. Most of us have never even heard of them. They are the Tanjavur Marathi people, and their story is one of the most beautiful hidden chapters of Marathi history. In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast, I sit d...

He failed 3 times. He never gave up. Today he holds 36 World Records. This is the story of Master Chef Vishnu Manohar — one of the top 5 chefs in all of India. He grew up in a simple home in Nagpur. He had no money. He had no connections. But he had one big dream — to be famous and to take Indian food to the world. In this episode, Chef Vishnu sits down with American Bhau for a real, honest conver...

DESCRIPTION Thinking about making the big move back home? In this episode, we dive deep into the reality of moving back to India after a decade in the US, covering everything from career transitions to the social "pajama" comfort of living in India. Is the "Return to India" dream actually sustainable, or is it just a phase? Today, we are joined by Sonia Parandekar , India Head...

In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast, we sit down with Neeta and Rashmi Bhat, the mother-daughter duo behind 7 Monks Cafe in New Braunfels, Texas. They share their real story of moving from Mumbai to America, opening the first Indian restaurant in a small Texas town, and surviving COVID just 5 months after opening their doors. Rashmi grew up across four countries before landing in the US a...

Join American Bhau (Rahul) in Austin, Texas , for the world’s most iconic creative gathering: SXSW 2026 . In this episode, we sit down with Anup Kulkarni , a Marathi cinematographer making waves in Hollywood on massive projects like Life of Pi and Thor . From his roots as a physics student in Mumbai to shooting Oscar-qualifying films in the U.S., Anup shares the "insider" reality of the...

There isn't a single day we don't miss the taste of home—especially the authentic, sweet taste of Indian Alphonso mangoes! In today’s episode of the 'American Bhau' podcast, we are joined by the "Mango Man of the USA", Sameer Phanase. Sameer came to America on an H1B visa as an IT engineer back in 2007. Today, he has built a massive business bringing the true taste of Indian mangoes to all 50 stat...

In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast , we welcome a very special guest all the way from Australia! Meet Jayanti Kathale , the amazing founder and owner of Purnabrahma . This is the world's largest restaurant chain for authentic Maharashtrian food . Jayanti shares her inspiring journey of leaving a big IT job at Infosys to follow her dream of sharing Marathi flavors with the whole world...

Welcome to a special Shiv Jayanti edition of the American Bhau podcast, where we dive into the future of Indian gaming and the preservation of Marathi heritage. In this episode, we are joined by Vaibhav Mahajan, the visionary behind Abrakadabra and the developer of the groundbreaking Tanaji Malusare game. We explore the journey of bringing historical Indian heroes to the digital screen and why it&...

This episode is a special look at how Indian art is making its mark in Germany. We are joined by Swati Rane, a banker who also runs InHeritage. Swati shares her amazing journey of balancing a high-level corporate job with her passion for helping Indian artists. Learn how Swati works with local craftsmen to bring traditional arts like Warli and Pattachitra, to the global market. She explains how th...

From Local Tradition to Global Success: The Story of Exporting Authentic Taste to America | American Bhau Podcast featuring Sonali Thatte of https://marathigrocery.com/In this episode of the American Bhau podcast, we sit down with Sonali Thatte, the founder of marathigrocery.com. What started as a simple craving for authentic flavors while living in California has grown into a successful business...

Welcome to a special Spotlight Series episode of the American Bhau Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Shaunak Kulkarni, the co-founder of The Vada Pav Project, who has managed to create a massive cult following for the humble Vada Pav right in the heart of New York at Central Park. How did this project go viral with zero funding, zero ads, and no physical restaurant? Shaunak shares the sec...

Is AI Taking Over in 2026? 🤖 | American Bhau Podcast ft. Atul Kulkarni (Amazon AI Leader) In this mind-bending episode of the American Bhau Podcast, we sit down with Atul Kulkarni, an AI Engineering Leader at Amazon, to demystify the world of Artificial Intelligence. Is AI a threat, or is it the ultimate "Co-Pilot" for our future? We dive deep into the evolution of AI from the 1950s to...

How to Grow on YouTube: Gauri from A Amerikecha Shares Her Secrets! 🇺🇸✨Welcome to another exciting episode of the American Bhau Podcast. Today, we are talking to Gauri, the creator of the famous Marathi YouTube channel A Amerikecha. Gauri moved from Karad, India, to Minnesota, USA, and turned her life into a viral success story. If you are a new creator or want to learn content creation, this vid...

In this power packed episode of the American Bhau Podcast, we bring together a special "Marathi 🚩Round Table" featuring successful entrepreneurs who have built thriving small businesses from the ground up in USA making their American Dream a reality 🇺🇸 Celebrating our 2nd channel anniversary, American Bhau (Rahul) hosts an engaging discussion with owners of top rated food businesses in...

Welcome to the American Bhau Podcast, the international digital Marathi platform connecting the global Marathi diaspora and businesses. From Austin to Australia, Mumbai to Manchester, we bring you conversations that matter to Marathi folks worldwide. 🌍In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sonali Patil, a successful entrepreneur based in Houston, Texas. A true example of grit and determinati...

Have you ever dreamed of early retirement? Our special guest, Sushant Thakare, STOPPED working his 9-to-5 job at just 41! In this must-watch episode of the American Bhau Podcast , Sushant (also known as MoneywithSwAbi on YouTube) shares his exact blueprint for achieving the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) dream. He breaks down how he planned his finances, built his investments, and fin...

In this AI powered english version, Sukirt joins the American Bhau Podcast to share the truth about his YouTube Journey. How did his advice help American Bhau? We talk about how to YouTube, making videos, and the "1000 True Fans" secret for making money online. If you are a YouTuber or want to start making videos or you are generally curious about content creation, this podcast is for yo...

From a home kitchen to the shelves of major American supermarkets like H-E-B! 🔥 This is the inspiring story of Vaishali Chitnis, the founder of the popular brand 'Spicy Tango'.In this episode, your host Rahul aka American Bhau chats with Vaishali about her incredible entrepreneurial journey. Vaishali shares how she turned her mother's and grandmother's traditional recipes, which c...

99% of People Will FAIL Without This One Skill | American Bhau PodcastWhat is the one life skill they never teach you in school but is crucial for success? In this episode of the American Bhau Podcast, join host Rahul as he sits down with his childhood friend, Yogesh Dashrath, the Country Head of Storytel India. Yogesh shares his incredible journey of leaving a high-paying management consulting jo...

Swapnali's Email: swapnali.kelkar@chugh.com🚨 **H1B VISA HOLDERS MUST WATCH!** Immigration Attorney Swapnali Kelkar explains the shocking $100,000 fee announcement and what it means for H1B professionals in America.**What You'll Learn in This Video:**✅ Complete breakdown of the new H1B policy changes✅ $100,000 fee - Who pays? When? How much exactly?✅ Current H1B holders - Are you safe t...

Welcome to the American Bhau Podcast, the international online platform connecting the global Marathi diaspora! From Austin to Australia, Mumbai to Manchester, we bring you conversations that matter to Marathi folks worldwide! 🌍In this explosive episode, we sit down with Sarang Sathaye, the visionary founder of Bharatiya Digital Party (BhaDiPa), the man who single handedly revolutionized the Mara...

Tambulya Creations | Small Business | Woman Entrepreneur | The American Bhau Show Today we dive deep into the incredible entrepreneurship journey of **Bhakti Naik**, founder of **Tambulya Creations** a small business success story that will motivate every aspiring entrepreneur watching this. From starting in a tiny home studio to shipping traditional Indian jewelry and handmade products across all...