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⁠Imtiaz Ali On Love, Heartbreak, Rockstar, Tamasha & Bollywood Filmmaking | FO517 Raj Shamani Jun 02, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro

(03:02) - Who Is Imtiaz Ali?

(04:17) - Do His Characters Lie Because He Did as a Kid?

(12:47) - Why Do His Films Become Cult Classics Later?

(18:17) - Why Do His Characters Run Away?

(20:05) - Why Does He Write Sad Endings?

(23:30) - Sehnsucht Through His Characters

(32:19) - His Favorite Film

(36:50) - How He Briefed Ranbir Kapoor Before Shooting "Sadda Haq"

(43:40) - What He Thinks Is Wrong With Rockstar

(50:51) - Which Film's Failure Made Him Sad?

(1:01:47) - What Failing 9th Grade Taught Him

(1:07:50) - Inferiority vs. Superiority Complex

(1:11:03) - When He Felt Most Arrogant

(1:16:15) - What Gen Z Gets Wrong About Love

(1:25:40) - Why His Characters Meet at the Wrong Time

(1:35:04) - Learning Before vs. After Falling in Love

(1:37:54) - How He Writes Love for This Generation

(1:41:07) - Why His Characters Don't Go Home

(1:47:26) - Why Women in His Films Are More Sorted Than Men

(1:50:05) - How He Writes a Screenplay

(1:54:20) - How He Casts From a Screenplay

(1:57:35) - The Burning Guitar Scene in Rockstar Explained

(2:01:09) - BTS

(2:02:01) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Imtiaz Ali, Writer, Director & Filmmaker, to talk about storytelling, desire, failure, and the emotions that make us human.

The conversation also goes behind the making of Rockstar, including the story behind Sadda Haq, the challenges of filming it, and why he believes Rockstar was never a perfect film. We talk about wealth, failure, Gen Z relationships, and the lessons that only come after things fall apart. This episode is about creativity, identity, and the search for meaning.

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Raj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.

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Liquor License, Alcohol Tax & Liquor Business Secrets in India | Mokksh Sani | FO516 Raj Shamani May 30, 2026

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(02:17) - A Shocking Insight Related to India & Alcohol
(04:35) - Is Alcohol Consumption Declining in India?
(08:10) - His Entrepreneurial Journey
(19:29) - How Much Did He Invest in the Beginning?
(20:15) - What Changed in Alcohol Acceptance Over the Last 40–50 Years?
(26:18) - Did Constant Shifting Cost Him Sales?
(36:06) - State-Wise Consumption & Prices
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(43:25) - How the Alcohol Business Operates State-Wise
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(1:09:49) - Living Liquidz: India's First Online Liquor Retail Store
(1:16:04) - How Big Is the Duty-Free Business?
(1:17:10) - What He Understands About Alcohol Consumers
(1:28:57) - Top 3 Things That Make Alcohol Expensive
(1:30:53) - The Most Expensive Bottle He Has Sold
(1:34:49) - How Do People Discover a Brand Without Marketing?
(1:37:36) - Why Celebrities Work With Him
(1:42:15) - Is He Scared of the Giants?
(1:42:41) - The Biggest Challenge in His Business
(1:43:39) - How He Convinced Sanjay Dutt to Become a Partner
(1:50:41) - One Business Opportunity People Can Start Today
(1:58:42) - BTS
(1:59:21) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Mokksh Sani, Co-founder and Director at Living Liquidz & Cartel Bros Ltd to understand the business of alcohol in India and the trends shaping the industry.

The conversation also covers the most consumed alcohol brands in India, why South India drives significant alcohol sales & the economics behind premium liquor pricing. We talk about India’s massive illegal alcohol market, the difference between Scotch and whisky & some of the most expensive bottles ever sold.

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⁠Navy SEAL on Afghanistan, Iraq Combat & America's Biggest Mistake | Jason Redman | FO515 Raj Shamani May 28, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:48) - Who Is Jason Redman?
(07:49) - What Motivates People to Join the United States Navy SEALs?
(10:52) - Navy SEAL Training
(14:36) - What Is Hell Week?
(20:32) - What Is the "Violence of Action" Concept?
(28:08) - Battlefield vs. Training: What's Harder?
(29:28) - The Scariest Training He Put His Team Through
(33:06) - Which Special Forces Has He Worked With?
(35:26) - Does America's Technology Make Its Military Stronger?
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(45:08) - The Al-Qaeda Encounter That Nearly Killed Him
(53:54) - What Happens When a Bullet Enters the Body?
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(1:00:24) - Combat Vests & How They Protect Soldiers
(1:07:32) - Why Did America Fail in Afghanistan?
(1:15:12) - Navy SEAL Rules of Engagement
(1:17:25) - Does He Think America's Actions Against Iran Are Right?
(1:22:16) - Will America Win the America-Iran-Israel War?
(1:23:25) - Why Can't America Defeat Iran?
(1:24:47) - Do You Need to Become Dangerous to Achieve Your Dreams?
(1:29:45) - Do People Focused Only on Money Achieve More?
(1:35:21) - BTS
(1:36:11) - Outro

In today's episode, we sit down with Jason Redman, Retired U.S. Navy SEAL Lieutenant to understand the real mindset behind America's most elite warriors and the conflicts shaping our world today.

The conversation also covers his near death experience in Iraq where he was shot 8 times by Al-Qaeda, why Afghanistan was America's greatest failure, and what the Iran situation means for global security and why their pursuit of nuclear weapons cannot be ignored.

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Best AI Tools To Find High Paying Jobs: AI Agents & Automations | Vaibhav Sisinty | FO514 Raj Shamani May 27, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:22) - AI & the Future of Work
(07:04) - Will Everyone Lose Their Jobs?
(16:13) - What Is Observed Exposure?
(35:24) - US Job Market Visualizer
(42:15) - How to Make Progress Reports Using AI
(49:15) - What Is OpenAI Codex?
(54:49) - How to Prepare for Meetings Using AI
(1:00:15) - How to Automate Repetitive Tasks Using AI
(1:11:54) - How to Find High-Paying Jobs Using AI
(1:33:55) - How to Apply for Jobs Using AI
(1:40:28) - How to Prepare for Interviews Using AI
(1:47:33) - How to Create an Employee Using AI
(2:15:55) - Why Understanding AI Deeply Matters
(2:19:50) - 3 Key Insights From This Episode
(2:29:12) - Vaibhav's Request to the Audience
(2:31:05) - Outro

In today's episode, we sit down with Vaibhav Sisinty, Founder of GrowthSchool, Entrepreneur & one of India's sharpest voices on AI, to understand how AI is rewriting the rules of jobs, careers, and money in 2026.

Vaibhav walks us through the exact tools, systems, and workflows you can use today to apply for jobs, prep for interviews, and stay ahead of 99% of people who still don't know any of this exists.

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India's Broken Medical System: NEET, Doctor Violence & Salaries | Dr. Nachiket | FO513 Raj Shamani May 23, 2026

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(02:32) - How Difficult Is It to Become a Doctor in India?
(07:41) - Seat Blocking Through Donations
(10:54) - Top & Respected Private Colleges
(14:01) - How Many Seats Does a Private Medical College Have?
(16:39) - The Most & Least Expensive Medical Branches
(20:51) - Is Medicine an Elite Profession?
(23:13) - Healthcare Scams in India
(33:45) - Why Do Doctors Leave India?
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(52:33) - Doctors Are the Worst-Treated Community in India
(55:07) - Is Overworking Doctors Bad for Patients?
(1:01:24) - How Can Corrupt Doctors Earn Money?
(1:01:58) - Is There an Organ Black Market?
(1:05:22) - Which Medical Specialty Will Be in Demand?
(1:07:13) - Will AI Replace Doctors?
(1:08:26) - The Story Behind His First Watch
(1:10:44) - His Entrepreneurial Journey
(1:21:06) - How Was His Company Acquired by a Japanese Company?
(1:28:27) - What's Next for Him?
(1:30:10) - BTS
(1:30:42) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. Nachiket Bhatia, Ex-CEO of DBMCI, Entrepreneur & Angel Investor, to understand the reality of medical education and healthcare in India.

We discuss how difficult it really is to become a doctor in India, the pressure students face, and the truth about buying medical seats in private and government colleges. Dr. Bhatia explains the biggest problems inside the medical system, why many doctors still don’t feel safe despite years of training, and why so many Indian doctors are leaving the country.

The conversation also covers the treatment doctors receive in hospitals, patient safety concerns, the business side of medical education, and the disturbing reality of illegal organ trade in India. This episode gives a practical look at the healthcare system from someone who has seen it closely for years.

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Chris Williamson On Champion Mindset, Greatness, Loneliness, Ambition & Burnout | FO512 Raj Shamani May 21, 2026

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(24:14) - Chris Williamson: "I Don't Want to Be a Billionaire"
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(36:57) - Is Arrogance Important to Become the G.O.A.T.?
(46:55) - What Is "Suffering Strategically Managed"?
(49:36) - Why Do Outsiders Win More?
(59:46) - What's the Mechanism of Change?
(1:04:50) - Friendships Shouldn't Feel Transactional
(1:09:53) - Learn the Rules Before Breaking Them
(1:13:00) - What Happens When Men Are Told Not to Be Something?
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(1:29:19) - Do British People Feel Superior Because They Colonized the World?
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(1:38:26) - Why Are People Obsessed With Class?
(1:40:45) - Why Is the UK in Shambles Right Now?
(1:49:40) - Trying & Failing Is Better Than Not Trying
(1:55:53) - When Should People Feel Shame?
(2:04:37) - Which Lasts Longer: Arranged or Love Marriages?
(2:06:55) - One Thing People Need to Hear About Failed Relationships
(2:10:44) - Do People Choose Partners Based on Looks or Power?
(2:17:58) - What Would He Tell an 18-Year-Old About Power?
(2:20:09) - What's the Definition of Power?
(2:21:07) - BTS
(2:22:59) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Chris Williamson, Host of Modern Wisdom and Co-Founder of Neutonic, to talk about ambition, masculinity, success, and the hidden psychology behind high performers.Subscribe for more such conversations.

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Why Doctors Leave India: Brain Drain, Low Pay & Healthcare Crisis | Dr. Bhaskar | FO511 Raj Shamani May 19, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:08) - Who Is Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao & What Does He Do?
(19:16) - What Is Loss Funding?
(23:32) - Healthcare Saw a Massive Boom Post-COVID
(34:12) - What Do Village Doctors Have That Big Hospitals Don't?
(38:25) - Indian Healthcare vs. Australian Healthcare
(40:08) - Which Country Leads in Healthcare Technology?
(42:43) - Why Are Prostate Cysts Increasing in Young Men?
(43:50) - Why Don't Young Doctors Want to Stay in India?
(47:50) - Who Saves More Money: Indian or American Doctors?
(48:23) - What Convinced Him to Take a Loan to Start a Business?
(51:41) - 5 Things He Looks for Before Acquiring a Hospital
(56:28) - What Do 30,000 Surgeries Teach You?
(1:01:10) - Why Do Indians Find Healthcare Expensive?
(1:07:12) - How Has He Retained 98% of His Doctors?
(1:09:11) - Does He Invest Heavily in R&D?
(1:12:07) - Why Did He Start a Hospital in Afghanistan?
(1:15:42) - What Can the World Learn From Indian Healthcare?
(1:19:29) - India Will Only Grow When...
(1:19:57) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Dr. B. Bhaskar Rao, Founder of KIMS Hospitals, for an honest conversation about India’s healthcare system, rising treatment costs, hospital economics, and the future of healthcare in India.

He talks about his journey from becoming a doctor to building one of India’s leading hospital networks, the lessons he learned from healthcare systems in India and Australia, and what it really takes to run and scale hospitals in a country where affordability remains one of the biggest challenges. Dr. Rao also shares why treatment costs often run into crores and the harsh financial reality many Indian families face because of medical expenses.

The conversation also covers doctor brain drain, why thousands of Indian doctors move abroad, what India must do to retain top medical talent, and how technology and management are reshaping modern healthcare. He also breaks down the exact framework he follows before building or acquiring a hospital.

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India’s Real Crisis, Gold, Middle Class & Falling Rupee | Jayant | FO510 Raj Shamani May 16, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro

(02:40) - Who Is Jayant Mundhra?

(03:44) - Why Is Our Prime Minister Asking Us Not to Buy Gold?

(08:52) - Why Do People Prefer Yuan Loans Over Dollars?

(16:19) - Where Do the Indian Government's Priorities Lie?

(22:41) - The Three Predictions: Prediction 1

(27:45) - What Should India Do to Grow?

(40:36) - Why Are Indians Struggling Financially Despite Economic Growth?

(55:49) - Prediction 2

(1:03:42) - Does Real Estate Depend on Supply & Demand?

(1:14:03) - Why Is the Cost of Doing Business in India High?

(1:18:51) - Why High Costs Make Manufacturing in India Difficult

(1:35:54) - What's the Microfinance Crisis?

(1:41:22) - Prediction 3

(1:54:06) - 3 key insights from this podcast

(1:58:45) - Closing thoughts

(2:00:11) - BTS

(2:00:46) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Jayant Mundhra, Founder - Biz News+ and Creator - Decoding the Dragon & BharatNama Newsletters, to understand the deeper problems behind India’s economy.

We discuss why PM Modi asked Indians to buy less gold, how gold imports weaken the rupee, and why India remains heavily dependent on imports despite calling itself self-reliant. Jayant explains China’s long-term strategy, why the yuan is slowly gaining power, and why India still struggles to compete with China in manufacturing.

The conversation also covers weak currency, energy dependency, AI outflow, freebies vs long-term growth, and why India risks becoming only a consumer economy. He explains why solving supply chains, production, and industrial depth matters more than short-term narratives.

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Sourav Ganguly on Leadership, Team Building, BCCI, Match-Fixing Era & Aggression | FO509 Raj Shamani May 14, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro
(02:42) - Who Is Sourav Ganguly?
(03:41) - Why Does He Bat Left-Handed?
(06:22) - What Has Changed About India?
(08:15) - His Experience When He First Became Captain
(19:15) - What Was His First Hard Conversation as a Captain?
(20:43) - Why Did He Bring Aggression to the Indian Team?
(27:52) - What's the Difference Between Aggression & Anger?
(29:18) - How to Turn a Docile Person Into an Aggressive One?
(35:15) - Why Did He Scout Talent From Smaller States?
(38:09) - Allotting Players Their Batting Order Based on Their Techniques
(41:01) - How Did He Help Players Become Fearless?
(46:05) - The Time When MS Dhoni Asked Him to Captain the Team
(47:16) - Playing as a Captain vs. as a Normal Player
(49:22) - How Did He Talk About Replacements With Players?
(52:15) - Is There a Decision He Regrets?
(53:41) - The Time When He Measured a Ground in Australia
(56:24) - The Wasim Akram Reverse Swing Incident
(58:49) - Why Did He Want Solitude Before Matches?
(1:03:46) - Why He Believes in Defending in Public & Criticising in Private
(1:06:37) - Sourav Ganguly: "I Never Wanted to Be Out of Place"
(1:10:02) - What Do You Need to Fix in a Losing Team?
(1:12:44) - The Power of Visualization
(1:17:25) - His Next Venture
(1:19:22) - Has He Stopped Working as Much After His Blackout Incident?
(1:21:13) - Why Does Crying Not Come to Him Easily?
(1:23:35) - What Does He Miss the Most About His Father?
(1:26:57) - What's His Biggest Insecurity?
(1:29:49) - BTS
(1:30:43) - Outro

In today's episode, we sit down with Sourav Ganguly, Former Captain of the Indian Cricket Team, Former President of BCCI, and President of the Cricket Association of Bengal, to understand leadership, team building, and what it truly takes to rebuild from the ground up.

We discuss how Ganguly took a broken, match-fixing-scarred Indian cricket team and turned them into a side that won in Australia, England, and Pakistan. He breaks down the aggression he brought to Indian cricket, the difference between a selector and a rejector, and why fearlessness is built daily not in a single speech. He also opens up about his father, his relationship with the game after captaincy, and what drives him even today.

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⁠Inside The IIT Race: JEE, Placements & Future Of Engineering | Vishwa Mohan | FO508 Raj Shamani May 12, 2026

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(00:00) - Intro
(03:22) - 3 Phases of Life, Phase 1: Crack
(15:57) - Phase 2: Switch
(18:47) - Phase 3: EMI
(19:37) - The World Is Undergoing an AI Revolution
(28:17) - What Is Quantum Computing?
(30:25) - Do Stanford University & MIT Graduates Get an Upper Hand?
(38:00) - Top 3 Skills Companies Assume You Know While Joining
(42:20) - LinkedIn's Hiring Process
(44:57) - Amazon's Hiring Process
(49:31) - Why Are They Offering Degree Courses if They Think Degrees Are Worthless?
(59:09) - Which Are the 3 Jobs That Would Not Exist in the Next 3 Years?
(1:01:14) - 3 Jobs That Don't Exist Now but Will Be High-Paying in a Few Years
(1:05:24) - Which Engineers Survive Automation and Which Don't?
(1:13:52) - AI-World-Ready or Not, How to Self-Audit?
(1:19:03) - How Can Someone Make Their Career Bulletproof?
(1:34:23) - What's One Indian Mindset Framework the World Is Copying?
(1:38:40) - India Will Grow When...
(1:39:49) - Outro

In today’s episode, we sit down with Vishwa Mohan, Founder & CEO of upGrad School Of Tech, for an honest conversation about engineering, placements, AI, and the future of work.

He talks about the reality behind the IIT dream, what students are rarely told about placement packages, and why chasing salary numbers often creates the wrong expectations.

The conversation also covers AI, layoffs, hiring trends, and the skills needed to stay relevant in a fast-changing world. He explains the warning signs that show your job could be at risk, the litmus test to know if you are truly AI-ready, and why learning to build real-world applications matters more than simply collecting certificates.

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