"Sometimes you laugh because you cannot cry. Sometimes you laugh so you don't go mad."

In this deeply honest episode, Pooja Bhatt and Nitinn R Miranni peel back the mask of the 'funny man' to reveal the quiet storm behind the laughter. Despite a global career alongside icons like Trevor Noah and Eddie Griffin, Nitinn shares that his most defining act of bravery was not a punchline, but a determined inward journey toward healing.

The conversation offers an unflinching look at surviving sexual abuse and the resilience required to dismantle the taboos that keep survivors in the dark. They reflect on the defiant levity used to stave off the darkness, and the liberation found in finally breaking the silence imposed on us culturally and through the family unit. 

By speaking openly about dyslexia, abuse, and the transformative power of therapy, this dialogue honours the difficult path of trading performance for the sanctuary of authentic truth.

It serves as a reminder that opening our hearts to love, learning to listen and holding onto our vulnerability is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Ultimately it is a conversation where truth, laughter, and grace converge to celebrate the resilience and vitality of the human spirit.

"Sometimes you laugh because you cannot cry. Sometimes you laugh so you don't go mad."
In this deeply honest episode, Pooja Bhatt and Nitinn R Miranni peel back the mask of the 'funny man' to reveal the quiet storm behind the laughter. Despite a global career alongside icons like Trevor Noah and Eddie Griffin, Nitinn shares that his most defining act of bravery was not a punchline, but a determined inward journey toward healing.
The conversation offers an unflinching look at surviving sexual abuse and the resilience required to dismantle the taboos that keep survivors in the dark. They reflect on the defiant levity used to stave off the darkness, and the liberation found in finally breaking the silence imposed on us culturally and through the family unit.&nbsp;
By speaking openly about dyslexia, abuse, and the transformative power of therapy, this dialogue honours the difficult path of trading performance for the sanctuary of authentic truth.
It serves as a reminder that opening our hearts to love, learning to listen and holding onto our vulnerability is the greatest gift we can give ourselves. Ultimately it is a conversation where truth, laughter, and grace converge to celebrate the resilience and vitality of the human spirit.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 

From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 

Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp;
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp;
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before

The Pooja Bhatt Show

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more. 
From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real. 
Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you’ve never heard before.

Join iconic actor and filmmaker Pooja Bhatt as she takes you behind the scenes of the Indian film industry. A new weekly podcast, where she sits down with some of the most remarkable people from Bollywood and beyond, sharing inspiring stories and rare insights, through conversations with directors, actors, musicians, producers, stylists, singers and more.&nbsp; From the highs and lows of her journey to the remarkable tales of those shaping Indian cinema, this show offers an authentic glimpse into the heart of the entertainment industry culture and her life - reflections, both reel and real.&nbsp; Nothing is off-limits. Love. Loss. Addiction. Healing. Fame. Failure. Everything will be on the table. She and her guests will talk about it all, with honesty and vulnerability, stories you&rsquo;ve never heard before.

A Conversation With Nitinn R Miranni

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This episode features a deeply personal conversation between Pooja and filmmaker Mohit Suri, moving beyond the mechanics of cinema to explore memory, loss, and the unspoken family bonds that shape their lives.

They revisit their shared legacy and discuss how the early loss of his mother acted as the silent engine behind the melancholic, high-emotion tone and texture of his films. They dive into the industry's pressure for "scale" and the brave choice of casting fresh faces in Saiyaara, establishing that a director's vision, a producer’s faith, and raw performance outweigh star power.

Mohit emphasizes that you don’t need big studios or the usual trappings to create a great song; he reminds us that a soulful melody that stands the test of time can only come from a place of genuine feeling. The conversation shifts from commercial success to the necessity of failure and the courage required to prioritize personal truth over box-office expectations.

Being family, their easy rapport allows for a level of vulnerability that typical press junkets rarely reach. The episode offers a unique view into the making of cult hits and box-office successes, ending with a refreshing reflection from the director on his own evolving journey: "I still don’t know."

This episode features a deeply personal conversation between Pooja and filmmaker Mohit Suri, moving beyond the mechanics of cinema to explore memory, loss, and the unspoken family bonds that shape their lives. They revisit their shared legacy and discuss how the early loss of his mother acted as the silent engine behind the melancholic, high-emotion tone and texture of his films. They dive into the industry's pressure for "scale" and the brave choice of casting fresh faces in&nbsp;Saiyaara, establishing that a director's vision, a producer&rsquo;s faith, and raw performance outweigh star power. Mohit emphasizes that you don&rsquo;t need big studios or the usual trappings to create a great song; he reminds us that a soulful melody that stands the test of time can only come from a place of genuine feeling. The conversation shifts from commercial success to the necessity of failure and the courage required to prioritize personal truth over box-office expectations. Being family, their easy rapport allows for a level of vulnerability that typical press junkets rarely reach. The episode offers a unique view into the making of cult hits and box-office successes, ending with a refreshing reflection from the director on his own evolving journey: "I still don&rsquo;t know."

A Conversation With Mohit Suri

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In this episode Pooja Bhatt and seasoned journalist Vickey Lalwani deconstruct the glamour to expose the friction between Bollywood, the nature of fame and tough reporting. A warhorse of the industry, Lalwani operates on a singular, blunt principle: real news is exactly what the industry wants to hide. Together, they critique how modern celebrity culture has traded grit for sanitized, PR-controlled narratives, contrasting today’s scripted image-making with an era that treated entertainment coverage as a fight for the truth. 

The episode offers a fascinating insight into what truly makes news and the high-stakes game of how it is broken. Beyond the headlines, Lalwani reflects on his lifelong passion for his first love - cricket and how those early memories still anchor him today. From a career forged in the wake of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination to a debut interview with Dev Anand, Lalwani details the persistence required to interrogate an industry built on secrets. The conversation cuts through the shifting power dynamics with icons like Shah Rukh Khan and the stubborn refusal to stop asking the questions everyone else is paid to ignore. It is a look at a man who remains guided by the conviction that journalism only matters when it makes people uncomfortable. His mantra is simple: love him or hate him, you simply cannot ignore him.

In this episode Pooja Bhatt and seasoned journalist Vickey Lalwani deconstruct the glamour to expose the friction between Bollywood, the nature of fame and tough reporting. A warhorse of the industry, Lalwani operates on a singular, blunt principle: real news is exactly what the industry wants to hide. Together, they critique how modern celebrity culture has traded grit for sanitized, PR-controlled narratives, contrasting today&rsquo;s scripted image-making with an era that treated entertainment coverage as a fight for the truth. The episode offers a fascinating insight into what truly makes news and the high-stakes game of how it is broken. Beyond the headlines, Lalwani reflects on his lifelong passion for his first love - cricket and how those early memories still anchor him today. From a career forged in the wake of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination to a debut interview with Dev Anand, Lalwani details the persistence required to interrogate an industry built on secrets. The conversation cuts through the shifting power dynamics with icons like Shah Rukh Khan and the stubborn refusal to stop asking the questions everyone else is paid to ignore. It is a look at a man who remains guided by the conviction that journalism only matters when it makes people uncomfortable. His mantra is simple: love him or hate him, you simply cannot ignore him.

A Conversation With Vickey Lalwani

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In this vibrant episode that radiates sun-drenched energy and laughter, Pooja Bhatt and Zareen Khan wipe away the greasepaint to reveal the bare-faced realities of stardom. The duo dives deep into the industry’s obsession with the next big thing, a volatile cycle that demands a luminous, unshakeable spirit. They candidly call out the film Industry and a relentless media for enforcing narrow beauty standards and failing to celebrate diverse body types, challenging the status quo of female representation.

Together, they trace their journey towards self-acceptance after exhausting every fad diet in the book, and finding their power through weight training. They advocate for a shift from the aesthetic of looking thin to the utility of strength, viewing physical discipline as a vital mental anchor that provides grounding amidst professional chaos. Crucially, Zareen demystifies the fear that many women harbor about bulking up, explaining that lifting is the key to vitality and functional empowerment.

Beyond the gym, Zareen opens up about the necessity of mothering herself, a practice of nurturing her inner child through reading, a deep love for travel, and finding her own sense of peace. This protective instinct extends to the next generation where she expresses a heartfelt desire to be the mentor she never had growing up for her niece, guiding her with the wisdom she gained the hard way. This philosophy of simplification also inspired her skincare brand, Happy Hippie, which she launched to strip away the overwhelming complexity of modern beauty routines for herself and her consumers.
The conversation takes a sharp turn as they debunk the perceived glamour of love scenes, reframing them as tedious, choreographed labor. Pooja likens the highly technical process governed by rigid lighting and camera angles to "watching paint dry." They agree that these moments are often the most difficult to film because they require emotional detachment and mechanical precision, performed in front of a full crew rather than in a space of genuine intimacy.

Despite never sharing screen space, the conversation is marked by genuine warmth and deep mutual respect. This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience required to stay authentic in an industry that demands perfection, summed up in Zareen's stark ultimatum "Judge me for my work, not my weight."

In this vibrant episode that radiates sun-drenched energy and laughter, Pooja Bhatt and Zareen Khan wipe away the greasepaint to reveal the bare-faced realities of stardom. The duo dives deep into the industry&rsquo;s obsession with the next big thing, a volatile cycle that demands a luminous, unshakeable spirit. They candidly call out the film Industry and a relentless media for enforcing narrow beauty standards and failing to celebrate diverse body types, challenging the status quo of female representation. Together, they trace their journey towards self-acceptance after exhausting every fad diet in the book, and finding their power through weight training. They advocate for a shift from the aesthetic of looking thin to the utility of strength, viewing physical discipline as a vital mental anchor that provides grounding amidst professional chaos. Crucially, Zareen demystifies the fear that many women harbor about bulking up, explaining that lifting is the key to vitality and functional empowerment. Beyond the gym, Zareen opens up about the necessity of mothering herself, a practice of nurturing her inner child through reading, a deep love for travel, and finding her own sense of peace. This protective instinct extends to the next generation where she expresses a heartfelt desire to be the mentor she never had growing up for her niece, guiding her with the wisdom she gained the hard way. This philosophy of simplification also inspired her skincare brand, Happy Hippie, which she launched to strip away the overwhelming complexity of modern beauty routines for herself and her consumers. The conversation takes a sharp turn as they debunk the perceived glamour of love scenes, reframing them as tedious, choreographed labor. Pooja likens the highly technical process governed by rigid lighting and camera angles to "watching paint dry." They agree that these moments are often the most difficult to film because they require emotional detachment and mechanical precision, performed in front of a full crew rather than in a space of genuine intimacy. Despite never sharing screen space, the conversation is marked by genuine warmth and deep mutual respect.&nbsp;This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience required to stay authentic in an industry that demands perfection, summed up in Zareen's stark ultimatum "Judge me for my work, not my weight."

A Conversation With Zareen Khan

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A Conversation With Nitinn R Miranni

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