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The Prakhar Gupta Xperience
Hosted by Prakhar Gupta · EN
Formerly - PG Radio
Now, The Prakhar Gupta Xperience (PGX) – The Most Entertaining and Intellectual Conversations.
My mission is simple: To create a raw, thought-provoking dialogue that brings deeper meaning to everyday conversation & to explore ideas that expand mind, challenge assumptions and push boundaries.
No scripts. No agendas. Just genuine exploration of ideas.
Join a community of thinkers, dreamers, and builders who refuse to settle for surface-level conversations.
The journey continues. The experience evolves. This is PGX.
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Tamasha & Gangs of Wasseypur Made Me Famous… Not Happy.
Feb 2001:47:03Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Piyush Mishra — Indian actor, singer, lyricist, playwright, musician, and screenwriter.Timestamps:0:00 - Intro1:12 - Growing up in Delhi4:20 - The craft behind Gangs of Wasseypur 9:58 - From Theatre to Cinema13:38 - His Driving Force17:21 - Planning vs Spontaneity 19:52 - About his Band and Tour - Aarambh24:36 - Looking back at Theatre31:00 - BIggest Career Regret ever39:17- His Biggest Achievement44:18 - Relationship with wife50:38- Importance of being mature 55:12- Family's Role in Upbringing58:51- Youth v/s Present1:06:43- Loneliness vs Being Alone1:08:14 - Is there an afterlife?1:13:00 - Healing from Stroke1:20:26 - "I was an alcoholic"1:30:39- Theatre and Acting in India1:35:31- Role of Meditation 1:39:50- Yaad Aayi ki Cigarette Aayi1:41:41- Closing ThoughtsEnjoy.— Prakhar
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'I won even when I was underrated because...' - Siddhant Chaturvedi
Feb 1401:57:30Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Siddhant Chaturvedi — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What’s Raw & Real?01:05 - Siddhant & his entourage3:20 - Fathers & their obsession with CA11:00 - CA Journey14:30 - Delhi University Days19:40 - Auditions are running a scam?25:30 - “Struggle” is subjective?27:20 - Did he inspire ba****ds of bollywood?28:40 - Family support is a privilege 38:30 - Dealing with Rejection47:30 - What is his dream?55:48 - He tricked his parents?56:45 - What is the purpose of his life?1:02:55 - Is ambition bad for you?1:10:10 - PR strategies & power of art1:19:30 - How Aryan Khan made it big1:23:15 - Psychology of Indians1:25:25 - AI can make po*n?1:26:50 - Samay roasting Siddhant1:30:30 - Whats sells in the film industry today?1:36:40 - Why raw & real works1:40:04 - Reminding Siddhant to promote his movie1:45:50 - Indian men are under-confident1:50:20 - Are we nearing doomsday?Enjoy.— Prakhar
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Aakash Gupta | Raw and Real
Feb 601:50:31Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Aakash Gupta - Indian Standup ComedianTimestamps:00:00 - Me again00:51 - Skip straight to the podcast01:34 - PGX studio’s premium location in NCR04:04 - Prakhar and Aakash tried CA (and failed)14:15 - 2016 trend on instagram and Delhi metro phone-chori stories18:20 - Immigration people in embassies are the worst19:24 - Average Teenage experience while playing in parks 20:59 - Gaurav Gupta and Baniya Jokes21:56 - Pahadi Accent and language24:34 - Trekking in Himachal before it was mainstream and Famous Places27:55 - Delhi-NCR people have ruined Kasol29:43 - Most Chill Pahadi Uncle ever31:42 - Almost di*d in the Himachal with a friend35:20 - Prakhar getting in trouble (jail) while trekking 39:22 - Random Bear Grylls (Man vs Wild) appearance in the podcast41:59 - How to survive wild animals in mountains 45:43 - Everyone wants this friend47:32 - Spanish Tutorial58:00 - Momos break1:01:42 - Production Cost of Standups is HUGE1:12:50 - Aakash’s acting career1:17:24 - MBA Coaching and CAT1:27:20 - Gangs of Wasseypur 1:13:46 - Post-Podcast scenes/plans1:37:50 - Akash Gupta income revealed (60 Lakh plus/day) 1:48:14 - Bear Grylls last timeEnjoy.— Prakhar
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Shahid Kapoor | Raw and Real
Jan 3001:25:59Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Shahid Kapoor — Indian ActorTimestamps:00:00 - What to expect on PGX from now on01:55 - Bromance with Shahid07:40 - Mira’s opinion of Shahid 12:30 - Philosophy of cinema13:55 - Doomscrolling 16:30 - Is AI dumbing us down?20:40 - Anxiety & spirituality23:00 - Authentic vs brainrot content40:10 - Thinking about Consciousness46:30 - Love and leap of faith48:30 - Meditation, karma & chaos50:40 - How do you figure yourself out?53:30 - Why your childhood matters58:50 - Where does fear come from?1:09:31 - Shahid’s career progression1:14:25 - An Insider take on cinema 1:20:20 - Shahid’s approach to acting1:23:00 - Shahid’s question for meEnjoy.— Prakhar
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Karunesh Talwar | Raw and Real
Jan 1901:15:31Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX: Raw & RealPGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Karunesh Talwar — Indian Standup Comedian.
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Jatin Sapru | Raw and Real
Jan 1601:47:27Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jatin Sapr
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Rahul Dua | Raw and Real
Jan 1201:56:12Tap to summarizeWelcome to PGX Raw & Real.PGX Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big, and I try to understand what it did to them.Sometimes it gets deep, sometimes it gets weird, sometimes we end up laughing at stories that should’ve gone very differently — just like how real conversations go.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rahul Dua @TheRahulDua — Indian standup comedian.Timestamps:00:06 - Pitch please!05:46 - Punjabi’s relationship with food07:26 - Cocktail dances & cringe MC16:06 - India’s Got Latent impact on content economy29:31 - Doomscrolling & brain-rot38:51 - Being brand safe is boring50:06 - Sunil Grover’s mimicry of Aamir Khan55:06 - Society WhatsApp groups are the funniest1:16:21 - Aging in reverse1:22:01 - Reviving brown culture abroad1:28:41 - Performing abroad1:30:51 - Surviving abroad1:34:46 - Uber stories1:37:56 - Lack of driving discipline in India1:48:06 - Paid vs real contentEnjoy.— Prakhar
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I Regret Inviting Ravi Gupta on My Podcast | PGX#88
Mar 30, 202501:22:13Tap to summarizeEpisode 88 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Ravi Gupta. Ravi is a stand-up comedian. Recording Date: March 25, 2025This is what we talked about00:00 - The Legend is back03:31 - Ravi’s viral BBC video13:17 - Hilarious bit on the singer - Kaka24:11 - Ravi Gupta on Men, Women & Equality34:58 - Substance abuse & Happiness37:07 - “Aap Maut ke baare me sochte ho?”44:34 - Ravi Gupta on Tollywood & Video Games52:07 - Ravi Gupta on Money & His Philosophy of Life1:00:21 - Animal and Gangs of Wasseypur1:05:29 - Hera Pheri and other Priyadarshan Movies1:18:14 - Ravi congratulates Prakhar for his engagement
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Cricket, Crowd-Works & Relationships w/ Inder Sahani | PGX #87
Mar 28, 202501:41:12Tap to summarizeEpisode 87 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Inder Sahani. Inder is a stand-up comedian, actor, host, and writer.Recording Date: March 18, 2025This is what we talked about:00:00 - Why is Virat Kohli the G.O.A.T.? Reaction to Wasay Habib19:08 - Inder's Crowd Work Story & Live Show Hate31:03 - School Life Story by Inder Sahani & Prakhar42:14 - Weight Loss Journey & Health Issues48:00 - 9-to-5 Jobs & the Monotony of Work Life50:05 - Exploring Music & Its Impact on People's Minds1:05:46 - Relationships, Breakups & Marriage in a Man’s Life
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Pookie Kullu becomes Sigma on my Podcast | PGX #86
Mar 24, 202501:50:19Tap to summarizeEpisode 86 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Aaditya “Kullu” Kulshreshth. Kullu is a stand-up comedian, actor and a writer.00:00 - Meeting David Dhawan and Govinda’s Comedy Era07:53 - Evolution of Bollywood’s Comedy Era18:01 - School Memories and Crazy Europe Trip Stories25:24 - Western Culture vs. Indian Culture31:24 - How Gossip Shaped Human Evolution37:03 - The Reality of Male Friendships41:50 - Kullu’s Experience with Anxiety and Mental Health55:58 - Life in a Boys’ School1:01:25 - Kullu’s Relationship with His Mother1:06:46 - Growing Up Without a Father1:11:26 - Kullu on Dating, Relationships, and Marriage1:14:50 - Kullu Talks About His Male Role Models1:19:12 - Lessons He Learned from His Mother1:21:18 - Kullu Shares His Relationship Philosophy
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