The Chill Hour with Deepak Pareek

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....

Poet sahiba Gunjan Saini ke saath 151st episode!

150th episode, wooohooo!!

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...

On episode 142 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Vagmita Singh, content creator and storyteller known for her bold opinions and unfiltered honesty. In this episode, Vagmita opens up about her traumatic childhood, mental health struggles, and the experiences that shaped her fearless personality. She shares her thoughts on patriarchy, the realities of being a content creator, and the journey behin...

On episode 141 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Shachi Pathak to explore the true meaning of love, relationships, and emotional connection in today’s world. In this episode, Shachi shares her parents’ beautiful love story and explains how to know when you are truly in love. She talks about what people are missing in relationships today, the importance of choosing the right partner, and the key...

On episode 140 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Manya Singh, Miss India Runner Up, whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, Manya opens up about fighting domestic violence at a young age, leaving her home at just 14 to chase her dreams in Mumbai, and the emotional struggles she faced growing up. She shares the real process of applying for Miss India, her inspiring jo...

On episode 139 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Eisha Chopra, actor and writer known for her honest opinions and thoughtful storytelling. In this episode, Eisha talks about why she dislikes content culture, the lack of privacy in today’s world, and why disagreeing with parents is completely okay. She shares how she finds beauty in ordinary moments, her perspective on being a writer versus an ac...

On episode 138 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Amarpreet Singh Anand, founder of Good Monk, a brand focused on improving everyday nutrition for Indian families. In this episode, Amarpreet talks about the biggest problem with Indian crops and why our food today lacks nutrition. He shares why children from poorer backgrounds often turn out healthier than wealthy ones, why people still struggle t...

On episode 137 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Sameer Anjaan, one of India’s most legendary lyricists whose words have shaped generations of music lovers. On this episode, Sameer sahab talks about his deep connection with Banaras, why abuse should never be used in music, and what he believes is the real problem with today’s songs. He shares the evergreen formula behind timeless hits, the story...

On episode 136 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Vanshika Khurana, a fitness enthusiast focused on good nutrition. She left her high-paying job to pursue content creation full-time and now has a following of 1.5M+ followers on Instagram. In this episode, Vanshika explains why it is important for children to take responsibility for their parents’ health and how to gently convince parents to eat h...

On episode 135 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Ronit Ashra, a content creator. In this episode, Ronit shares how his content journey began, the real process behind creating viral videos, and the pressure that comes with staying relevant in the fast moving creator economy. He talks about why having your own voice in content matters more than trends, and how belief and faith in Krishna play a ro...

On episode 134 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Parul Gulati, actor and founder of Nish Hair. In this episode, Parul opens up about her childhood in Haryana, her Shark Tank journey, and how one of her best marketing ideas actually came from a toxic relationship experience. She talks about the struggles of hiring, the reality of being a woman entrepreneur in India, how therapy has helped her gro...

On episode 133 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Benny Dayal, one of India’s most loved singersOn this episode, Benny talks about creating one of his legendary songs, why emotions and lyrics matter in music, and what truly makes a great concert performance. He also shares his love for Kerala, thoughts on A R Rahman and Arijit Singh, whether songs are now made only for reels, and how artists hand...

On episode 132 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with the incredibly gifted kids from the Intuition Process at Art of Living. In this episode, the kids explain how intuition actually works, whether it can help in reading minds, and what intuition magic really means. We talk about their training with the Intuition Guru, how intuition can support children in school, and witness unbelievable skills like...

On episode 131 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Aradhana Sharma, an actor known for her work in television, web shows and reality entertainment. In this episode, Aradhana opens up about her journey with honesty and warmth. She talks about the importance of women supporting women, and shares personal moments from her breakup and the story behind her tattoo. She also discusses whether women centr...

On episode 130 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Sana Raees Khan, one of India’s most respected criminal lawyers known for handling complex, high profile cases with clarity and courage. In this episode, Sana talks about why she chose law, her experience defending a man linked to a bomb case, and her views on whether Indian laws favor women. She explains if men can ask for alimony, how fake domes...

On episode 129 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Mayur Jumani, one of India’s most creative and viral music producers known for blending humor, trends, and powerful sound design. On this episode, Mayur takes us through his music production setup, records something special for the show, and shares how he first stepped into the world of music. He talks about the fusion of memes and music, the stor...

On episode 128 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Paresh Pahuja, an actor, singer, and storyteller known for his soulful music and versatile performances. In this episode, Paresh talks about his love for chai, the real meaning behind his viral song Dooron Dooron, and why Botalan is really about “stupid love.” He opens up about embracing imperfection in music, the thrill of performing at concerts,...