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 degree in economics to a seat at the most powerful table on set. From set chaos, to staying calm when the memes roll in, this one’s got it all - humour, hustle, and the truth about what it really takes to direct (and survive) a modern Indian series.Hit play. This isn’t just about filmmaking. It’s about a woman who knows how to hold the frame, and the room

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 degree in economics to a seat at the most powerful table on set.From set chaos, to staying calm when the memes roll in, this one’s got it all - humour, hustle, and the truth about what it really takes to direct (and survive) a modern Indian series.Hit play. This isn’t just about filmmaking. It’s about a woman who knows how to hold the frame, and the room

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EP:18 Priyanka Ghose on Directing Chaos, Casting Firestorms & Netflix Drama

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 was once mocked for being too thin, turned that taunt into fuel, and pushed him to becoming India’s most sought-after fitness trainer. In this candid conversation, Vinod talks to Pooja about discipline, myths from the old gym days (no water, no fans!), weight loss fads, steroid shortcuts, Ozempic culture, and the one corporate dream client he still wants to train.It’s muscle, hustle, and a whole lot of unfiltered honesty.Catch the full episode now, only on InControversial.

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 was once mocked for being too thin, turned that taunt into fuel, and pushed him to becoming India’s most sought-after fitness trainer.In this candid conversation, Vinod talks to Pooja about discipline, myths from the old gym days (no water, no fans!), weight loss fads, steroid shortcuts, Ozempic culture, and the one corporate dream client he still wants to train.It’s muscle, hustle, and a whole lot of unfiltered honesty.Catch the full episode now, only on InControversial.

EP:17 Steroids, Ozempic & Shortcuts Vinod Channa Tells the Truth

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 latest release 'Superboys of Malegaon' wasn’t just a film, it was a reminder of why she fell in love with cinema in the first place. From fighting lazy labels like ‘women directors are jinxed’ to breaking rules in her own quiet way, Reema shares what it means to be fierce, stubborn, and obsessed with storytelling. Add to that some brutally honest takes on filmmaking, stardom, and why she’s never been interested in toning it down for the masses, and you get a podcast for the ages! Hit play. Because this one’s got the bite!

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 latest release 'Superboys of Malegaon' wasn’t just a film, it was a reminder of why she fell in love with cinema in the first place. From fighting lazy labels like ‘women directors are jinxed’ to breaking rules in her own quiet way, Reema shares what it means to be fierce, stubborn, and obsessed with storytelling.Add to that some brutally honest takes on filmmaking, stardom, and why she’s never been interested in toning it down for the masses, and you get a podcast for the ages!Hit play. Because this one’s got the bite!

EP:16 From Talaash to Superboys of Malegaon Reema Kagti Unfiltered

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 stories, and he’s finally telling them.Also featuring: adorable pet drama, unexpected career detours, and a rapid fire Jasmine would probably fact-check. This one’s got charm, chaos, and clarity - just like Aly.

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 stories, and he’s finally telling them.Also featuring: adorable pet drama, unexpected career detours, and a rapid fire Jasmine would probably fact-check.This one’s got charm, chaos, and clarity - just like Aly.

EP:15 Aly Goni Spills All Jasmine, Bigg Boss & the Podcast He Didnt Want to Do

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, and sheer joy.In this episode of InControversial, she talks about early dreams, the beautiful chaos of chasing a creative life, her admiration for A. R. Rahman, and why singing her own songs on a live stage for the first time felt like finally coming home. Tune in for stories, laughter, some hard truths about the music industry, and a special treat for fans at the end.

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, and sheer joy.In this episode of InControversial, she talks about early dreams, the beautiful chaos of chasing a creative life, her admiration for A. R. Rahman, and why singing her own songs on a live stage for the first time felt like finally coming home.Tune in for stories, laughter, some hard truths about the music industry, and a special treat for fans at the end.

EP 14:Reality Shows, Rahman & Rock Gigs Kamakshi Rai Is Unstoppable

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 this episode of InControversial, she joins Pooja Chaudhri to unpack what sustainability actually looks like when you take off the halo. From building One Green Planet into a media powerhouse to calling out single-issue activism, Preeta navigates the climate conversation with logic, levity, and a healthy dislike for avocado toast. There’s talk of ethical fashion, plant-based myths, business school contradictions, and why the “where do you get your protein from?” question deserves its own UN summit. It’s not preachy. It’s not polished. It’s something better, real, reflective, and refreshingly human.

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 this episode of InControversial, she joins Pooja Chaudhri to unpack what sustainability actually looks like when you take off the halo. From building One Green Planet into a media powerhouse to calling out single-issue activism, Preeta navigates the climate conversation with logic, levity, and a healthy dislike for avocado toast.There’s talk of ethical fashion, plant-based myths, business school contradictions, and why the “where do you get your protein from?” question deserves its own UN summit.It’s not preachy. It’s not polished. It’s something better, real, reflective, and refreshingly human.

EP:13 Preeta Sinha on Conscious Living, One Green Planet & Sustainable Success

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 helped her stay resilient through it all. From spiritual grounding to corporate politics, and yellow slips to lungi dancing with SRK, this conversation is equal parts fire and wisdom.Tune in as she talks about the power of self-belief, the myth of work-life balance, and the missing women at the top of the media pyramid. Real stories. Real insight. One helluva chat!

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 helped her stay resilient through it all. From spiritual grounding to corporate politics, and yellow slips to lungi dancing with SRK, this conversation is equal parts fire and wisdom.Tune in as she talks about the power of self-belief, the myth of work-life balance, and the missing women at the top of the media pyramid.Real stories. Real insight. One helluva chat!

EP 12: From Doordarshan to Discovery Megha Tatas Trailblazing Media Journey

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 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.

EP 11:Why Stranger & Sons Is the Shah Rukh Khan of Gins Vidur Gupta Reveals It All!

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 laying it out there for you like it is, completely un-made up!Witty, wise, and refreshingly real, tune in for a masterclass in confidence, creativity, and calling it like it is.

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 laying it out there for you like it is, completely un-made up!Witty, wise, and refreshingly real, tune in for a masterclass in confidence, creativity, and calling it like it is.

EP 10: Celebrity Makeup Artist-Pallavi Symons on Makeup, Myths & Madness

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 believes storytelling is just as essential as seasoning. She gets candid about navigating a male-dominated industry, creating what she calls “fashionable food,” and building her lockdown-born Mangalorean venture, Makapau, from scratch.Add to this, a dash of celebrity stories, a spoonful of butter obsession, and a sprinkle of rapid-fire fun, and you’ve got a conversation worth savouring. Listen now for a feast of bold choices, big flavours, and the kind of honesty that stays with you long after the last bite.

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 believes storytelling is just as essential as seasoning.She gets candid about navigating a male-dominated industry, creating what she calls “fashionable food,” and building her lockdown-born Mangalorean venture, Makapau, from scratch.Add to this, a dash of celebrity stories, a spoonful of butter obsession, and a sprinkle of rapid-fire fun, and you’ve got a conversation worth savouring.Listen now for a feast of bold choices, big flavours, and the kind of honesty that stays with you long after the last bite.

EP 09:Cooking Up a Legacy: Chef Beena Noronha on Gigi, Lyla & Scarlett House

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 everything, watch her share candid insights on navigating the South Indian industry, breaking stereotypes, and staying relevant in a fast-evolving world.Listen it now for you don't want to miss this!

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 everything, watch her share candid insights on navigating the South Indian industry, breaking stereotypes, and staying relevant in a fast-evolving world.Listen it now for you don't want to miss this!

EP 08:Unscripted: Shweta Konnur Menon on Fate, Films & Southern Cinema

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 setbacks into breakthroughs, and why India is just getting started in the world of AAA+ titles. Listen now, because in this game, persistence beats luck every time.

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 setbacks into breakthroughs, and why India is just getting started in the world of AAA+ titles.Listen now, because in this game, persistence beats luck every time.

EP 07: Vaibhav Chavan on Reinventing India’s Gaming Industry

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-air art, and whether AI is a friend or foe to creativity. His work proves that nothing is ever truly discarded, it’s just waiting for reinvention.

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-air art, and whether AI is a friend or foe to creativity. His work proves that nothing is ever truly discarded, it’s just waiting for reinvention.

EP 06:ARZAN KHAMBATTA - The Iron Man of Art

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 resilient through the highs and lows of the film world. Plus, a peek into her magical love story with Aly Goni.Raw, real, and all things glam—watch now!

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 resilient through the highs and lows of the film world. Plus, a peek into her magical love story with Aly Goni.Raw, real, and all things glam—watch now!

EP 05:Jasmine Bhasin - On Love,Nepotism,Botox and more....

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 industry which she witnessed from the front-row seat.A masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Listen now!

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 industry which she witnessed from the front-row seat.A masterclass in resilience and reinvention. Listen now!

EP 04:Meher Castelino - India's first Femina Miss India

InControversial is where the bold meets the unapologetic! Hosted by Pooja Chaudhri, this spicy podcast dives into the most taboo, twisted, and totally controversial topics—with a fun, fearless twist. Expect unfiltered takes, unexpected guests, and conversations that’ll make you rethink everything (or at least gossip about it later). No topic is off-limits, no opinion too wild—just raw, real, and ridiculously entertaining!

InControversial is where the bold meets the unapologetic! Hosted by Pooja Chaudhri, this spicy podcast dives into the most taboo, twisted, and totally controversial topics—with a fun, fearless twist. Expect unfiltered takes, unexpected guests, and conversations that’ll make you rethink everything (or at least gossip about it later). No topic is off-limits, no opinion too wild—just raw, real, and ridiculously entertaining!

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