Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are here with a rather sad announcement. Stay tuned, as there’s a lot to be conversed. In the episode, they talked about : - Importance of tuning out in life - Constant construction work & the need to leave Bombay - Building & society politics - Sharirik takleefen for Aakash & Navin - Near-death experiences - Pocket-friendly food prices in the good ol’ days - Aakash’s recent date night - Season-ending announcement :( - In conclusion: Aakash & Navin recollect some of their favorite Varta moments over the last four seasons And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow stand-up comedian and host of the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast - Urjita Wani! In the episode, they talked about : - Urjita’s hilarious Taj Mahal visit & brawl with monkeys - The best Agra people & monkey mimicry by Urjita - The monkey who tried eating a Fuji film - How Urjita became the Bollywood Super Gyaani amongst her peers - Aakash’s lazy vacation plans on turning 30 - Urjita’s near ‘MAUUT’ experience at Grant Road - Why Navin has problems with people digging footpaths - The wave of compliments for the ‘Has It Aged Well?’ podcast - How much Urjita hates Ponniyin Selvan, the movie - The Indian indie comedy scene - Urjita’s hilarious & ‘could be raunchy’ crowd work story - Aakash’s mystery hour shows - Heavy-hearted concluding points And much more! Follow Urjita on Instagram at @urjitawani Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian and host of the Radical Measures Podcast - Noel Cordeiro! In the episode, they talked about : - Why his RMP co-host & fellow comedian Gaurav Pawar is funny literally ‘everywhere’ - Gaurav at open-mics & the ‘g***d mara’ story - When the client doesn’t understand your humor ft. Noel’s fresh writing gig story - Crowd work vs material - a comic’s life - Aakash’s 40 comedy shows in 20 days run - Modern Family - a show sharing the best info about queer icons & more - Silverie’s (Antariksh) unexpected rage moment at this open-mic - Noel's journey from NalaSopara to Thane - The dumb thought of ‘how I dress is how I express’ - their favorite pop-cultural references - Lakes & treks from Thane - The essential grandfather story to end the show And much more! Follow Noel on Instagram at @cordeironoel Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are back w/ another edition of #JustUs! And this time their stories are from the mountains & performance stage!!! In the episode, they talked about : - Aakash’s recent Tirthan Valley trip & the 101s of traveling - The middle-class style of vacationing - Expert advice on Fishing (maybe Phishing..) - The Jallianwala Bagh story & tourist venue now - The Wagah Border patriotism - Shooting & recording some crazy stand-up| - Chris Rock’s new special - Why old couples are NOT the TG for Navin’s stand-up tour - The ninja technique of getting a standing ovation for comics And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! -x-x-x Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and statements expressed in the episodes of the shows hosted on the IVM Podcasts network are solely those of the individual participants, hosts, and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of IVM Podcasts or its management. IVM Podcasts does not endorse or assume responsibility for any content, claims, or representations made by the participants during the shows. This includes, but is not limited to, the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information provided. Any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk. IVM Podcasts is not liable for any direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages arising out of or in connection with the use or dissemination of the content featured in the shows. Listener discretion is advised.

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by poet, writer & educator, and old friend - Preeti Vangani! Preeti Vangani is an Indian poet, writer, and educator. Born and raised in Mumbai, she is the author of Mother Tongue Apologize (RLFPA Editions) & her poetry has been published in Gulf Coast, Hobart, and Threepenny Review, among other journals. In the episode, the trio talked about : - Getting scammed around the globe - Navin’s favorite scam busters on the Internet - ‘Ghar Wapsi’ moment for Preeti - ART scene - from music to comedy, to poetry, and everything in between - The great artsy cinema - Class disparity, cultural shocks & society ki dikkatein - Feminism in 30 seconds? - Preeti’s life in the US - Is Mumbai upgrading? - The trio’s favorite series & shows And much more! Follow Preeti on Instagram at @preetivangani Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! On Varta Lab this week, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, where just us (Aakash & Navin) are there to bring you stories from our chaotic yet somehow beautiful lives :) In the episode, we talked about : - The old age of p*rn discovery - The panic mechanism that comes along with making a stand-up special - Why Navin is better at hiding things than Aakash - Creators’ war w/ YouTube algorithm - College students need to STOP asking comics to come and do a free gig - State of activism in today’s time - A curious ‘washing machine guy’ story - Terrible hotels that don’t have ‘garam pani’ - Equation w/ family members And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by RJ, Actor & Host - Abhilash Thapliyal aka SK Sir from our favorite web series, Aspirants! In the episode, they talked about : - Abhilash’s childhood being an Army Kid - The beautiful people & bad roads of Konkan - Aakash & Abhilash - some DANGEROUS Delhi fight stories - Navin vs ‘this’ group of girls - the usual Varta story  - WORDS that can’t go on-air on Radio - What is ‘coc-porn’.. - The secrets of LIVE radio interviews - How Abhilash got his first FILM through Amit Sharma & Manoj Bajpayee - Abhilash being on Comedy Circus - The journey of Aspirants & SK Sir Ki Class - People sending their UPSC admit cards to Abhilash on social media - Gulzar VS Influencers And much more! Follow Abhilash on Instagram at @abhilashthapliyal Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by songwriter & multi-instrumentalist - Sidd Coutto! Over the past two decades, Sidd has played multiple roles in numerous bands, notably, drummer of Zero, singer of Helga’s Fun Castle, frontman of Tough on Tobacco, multi-instrumentalist with Ankur & The Ghalat Family as well as Vir Das’ Alien Chutney and more. In the episode, they talked about : - The immediate need to stop ‘kind acts’ - Some Bible talks - Why musician weddings are the BEST weddings - Hangover stories: Waking up with bruises and not remembering how you got them - Navin: The rockstar of the Cat world - I Rock & some other great OG Indian rock music festivals - On stage fights, abusing & heckling - A live musician’s life - Some pretty uncommon & unnecessary medical treatments - Audience reactions at music festivals - The most absurd peach schnapps story And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Sidd on Instagram at @siddcoutto Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! On Varta Lab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Actress & Comedian - Anu Menon aka popular nostalgia character - Lola Kutty! In the episode, they talked about : - Rahul Dravid’s no-smoking PSA Ad - that not everybody knows of - Anu’s iconic on-screen character - Lola Kutty - The good old days of watching world cups w/ society members - Modern day angrezi - Hate/Love messages on social media - Navin’s ‘clothy’ stage play role - Aakash’s violent ways of getting discounts on clothes & stuff - Ways of multicultural parenting And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Anu on Instagram at @exlolakutty Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Abbas Momin - Host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’ Podcast & a creator at IVM. After several reschedulings (cause of him being a coworker :P), we have finally got Abbas on the show! In the episode : - Thunder thighs, a guy called ‘dikki’ cause of his huge a** & a guy called ‘mahadik’ - Abbas’ growing popularity with his new podcast ‘Has It Aged Well?’ - The recent dating culture & ‘situation-ships’ - Aakash, Navin & Abbas’ favorite movies, games & shows - Abbas’ journey from dental school to the world of writing & comedy - The ‘Abba nahi maanenge’ story.. - The problem w/ Marvel Cinematic Universe - Why Navin would be a good peasant.. - How Urjita Wani became the co-host of ‘Has It Aged Well?’ - And our show turns into a self-realization motivational podcast And much more! Check out 'Has It Aged Well?' Podcast on YouTube Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Abbas on Instagram at @abbasmomin88 Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

Welcome to Varta Lab! Become a Club Varta Lab member! This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Anshu Patni - CEO, Web3 & Gaming at Mythoverse Studios & a fellow Podcaster. In the episode : - We get to know who a ‘bus didi’ is - What is it like to live on the border cities of the country - How well did Aakash & Navin produce Anshu’s podcast - The 101s of doing a podcast w/ your kid - Some important insights on parenting - Film sets ka khaana And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Anshu on Instagram at @anshupatni Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Singer/Songwriter & Harpist, Nush Lewis. The first ever Harpist on the show, yay! With moody vocal lines, pensive compositions, combined with a unique production ethos, her musicality can best be described as minimal acoustic, with intricate melodic lines set upon ephemeral soundscapes. The episode : Computer talks & matchmaking The ultimate question to Nush of ‘WHY HARP?’ The importance of that ONE teacher of our journey Church politics Famous people on our call lists Harpists being good ticklers Blown up cooker, crows, rats, and living alone And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Nush on Instagram at @nushlewis Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harun Robert aka ROB, yes - THE ROB!! Rob used to host one of India’s most popular art-based television shows - MAD. The artistic nostalgia in this episode is on another level! The episode : How Pogo & M.A.D happened for Rob and the story behind his name Industry ke stunts, gharbaar ki baatein & music parodies  Street music & Aakash's Gujarati busking in Spain Navin’s DIY skills with egg shells Figuring out true talent & true hustle The journey of mad stuff with rob & rob in the hood The Goan Life And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Rob on Instagram at @artguyrob Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by Siddharth Menon. Siddharth Menon is an Indian film, television and theater actor. He is best known for his roles in Loev, Rajwade and Sons and Karwaan. The episode : The days of wearing lucky clothes to pass in exams Escaping the city life  When Badshah bestowed some wisdom on Aakash The world of Bollywood and life on film sets Naseer sir’s advice to Sid Spot boys - the best friends on sets Sid’s latest movie & film festivals And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow Siddharth on Instagram at @sidmenon1 Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

This week on Varta Lab, Aakash & Navin are joined by ALOK V Menon. ALOK (they/them) is an internationally acclaimed author, poet, comedian, and public speaker. As a mixed-media artist their work explores themes of trauma, belonging, and the human condition. The episode : How Navin met ALOK ALOK - the introduction Hair, hair, balding & rituals Aakash, dark comedy & worldview of standup ALOK’s way into standup When ALOK’s dad visited their comedy show Aakash’s “full service” massage story.. And much more! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow ALOK on Instagram at @alokvmenon Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

With the year ending, we bring you the last episode of ‘nonsensical but still funny’ storytelling from 2022. This week on #VartaLab, we’re back with another edition of #JustUs, catching up on life and sharing stories that matter, well, maybe not so much, but who cares. The episode has the following to offer :  Navin’s video-game story, one where he almost killed himself, IRL Aakash’s encounter with the gayest groom of a straight wedding at the airport Dancing on the algorithm to become famous How directed ads on IG & Facebook have figured out the kind of men Navin likes Aakash's anger against some of the modern-day rappers Some important peeing stories. Cause why not... Internet & the so-called sigma males Shows, movies & ‘reels’ from 2022 Stay tuned as we’ll be back with fresh episodes in 2023! Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us!

On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by Director & Screenwriter Shubhra Chatterji, AKA History Wali! Shubhra became a popular figure after she began hosting the show 'History On A Plate' on her Instagram Live. Her love for storytelling & food is what got her here on this god-forsaken podcast! In the episode, the three of them talk about: - How most of our struggling lives get spent in transit... - When Navin met Shubhra for the first time over a super expensive dinner - Shubhra’s life growing up in Nigeria - schooling & traveling 150 km for buying ‘Dal’  - Bombay - Pure empathy w/ too many people - Aakash’s well-equipped old office - The perfect place get to laid - Rattafication - The Indian way to being educated - Intercity Food Delivery - a threat to experience & Aakash’s rageful rant - Food & food stories from throughout the nooks & corners of India Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Do Follow Shubhra on Instagram at @historywali Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

On #VartaLab this week, Aakash & Navin are joined by THE Sushant Divgikar, aka Rani KoHEnur! Sushant Divgikar is an Indian model, actor, singer, columnist, psychologist, motivational speaker, drag queen, pageant director, and video jockey. And also the one from whom Navin gets all the gossip. In the episode, the three of them talk about: - What Sushant’s life was like growing up in Bandra - The Norma & Norman Story - Tackling society and its unnecessary bak-bak - The Sushant Way - Navin’s humor - his weapon of choice - One mandatory Bigg Boss story from Sushant - Sushant’s journey with and from the International show - Queen of the Universe - The need to protect all sorts of art & all sorts of artists Subscribe to the Varta Lab YouTube Channel for full video episodes! Leave your comments as well! Do Follow Sushant on Instagram at @sushantdivgikr Follow our cute hosts: Aakash is @kuchbhimehta on Instagram Navin is @houseofnoronha on Instagram Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 And don’t forget to rate us! You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

This week on #VartaLabS4, we have Balram Vishwakarma joining us, who has come all the way from Andheri West for this episode. Balram is a writer, content creator, and the Janmdata of the popular meme page - Andheri West Shit Posting. Balram spoke to Aakash & Navin about a bunch of stuff and here’re a few keynotes: - Why Balram chose meme making as his means of impressing girls - The super intelligent interview question about PEANUTS - The birth of Andheri West Shit Posting - Andheri - A subculture - The ways of choosing what content to make and at what time - The many SRKs in Archies - Story of content creators, influencers and ARTISTS Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Balram on Instagram at @balramvishwakarma Check out Andheri West Shit Posting on Instagram Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by illustrator & muralist, Neethi. Neethi is an old friend of Aakash and an exceptional artist who has worked on projects with giants like Google, Instagram, Whatsapp, Adobe & more. In the episode, Aakash, Navin & Neethi talk about :  - D*ck pillows, posey bugs & the secret of the poster of ‘The Silence of the Lambs’ - The good ol’ Orkut days - when Aakash & Neethi became friends - Neethi’s abstract world around illustrations & murals or wall arts - When Neethi couldn’t go to Shillong for studies because of helicopters - Navin’s story of ‘1 din ka monitor’ and how that power corrupted him - Aakash - the in-house unsuccessful Marathi poet - Neethi & her husband’s design & tech studio - How About That! - The importance a tour guide holds Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Neethi on Instagram at @kneethee Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

This week on #VartaLabS4, joining Aakash & Navin in the studio is the Shararat girl, Shruti Seth! An actress, a VJ, and now sadly, a part of our podcast. Another ‘what a nostalgia’ moment on the show. And not just Shararat, Shruti has also been a part of movies like Rajneeti & Slumdog Millionaire and shows like Comedy Circus. And, of course, Aakash, Navin & Shruti did not talk about any of these. Instead, the conversation offers stuff such as: - Navin giving 101s on how ‘not’ to behave while on a trip - Shruti’s life growing up in Andheri - What it’s like hosting events for the cartels of India - Why Shruti had to marry her husband four times - Aakash’s life around his guy friends - How Shruti spent her time studying to become an art-based therapy practitioner - Why do Aakash, Navin & Shruti collectively hate social media - And, of course, a nostalgic Shararat story for a sweet episode ending Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Shruti on Instagram at @shru2kill Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are doing the first edition of ‘Just Us’ where instead of having a guest join them, they share stories amongst themselves & catch up on life. In the episode, they talk about: - The time when Amit Doshi (Founder of IVM Podcasts) yelled at them - Stories of old/analog dictionaries - Their recent comedy tours, shoot schedules, and troubles with railways & airports - Navin’s recent problematic hospital experience - Why Aakash loves Buffalos - Aakash’s perfect Father-in-law - A lot of NSFW stuff Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by stand-up comedian & friend - Kunal Rao, AKA Krao! In the episode, the three of them talk about: - Several quizzes & quizzing stories - Crazy times w/ Fam during the pandemic - Kunal, Aakash & Jordan Peterson on a train - Kunal’s Grindr experience? - Trans actors & the big screen - Aakash & his sadhu baba story - Kunal’s hate for people who use the word ‘basis’ like a verb Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Kunal on Instagram at @kunalrao Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Hridaye A Nagpal, a writer, director & producer. Shooting across the country with Navin, he has now decided to show up at the IVM Studios for our humble podcast to talk about: - Some more stories from Aakash’s wedding - Life conversations w/ Fam - The start of Hridaye’s life as a filmmaker - What writing gigs are like for Aakash & Navin - Working on Ads and longer format content - The bombardment of content on the Internet - Hridaye’s life with NFTs - Why Hridaye doesn’t eat local food Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Hridaye on Instagram at @hridayean Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Savinay & Nayantara from Misfits Inc. Misfits Inc. is a boutique agency functioning as a collaborative community to represent the finest talent across music, comedy, visual & performing arts. In the episode, the four of these talk about: - How Misfits Inc. came to be - The status of toilets at comedy venues - NH7 stories - Indie music artists and them taking all the time to come on stage - What it’s like to work professionally w/ your partner - Diarrhea Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Check out Misfits Inc. on Instagram Do Follow Savinay on Instagram at @s4vin4y Do Follow Nayantara on Instagram at @naykumar Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app

This week on #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by fellow comedian, friend & life-coach-in-denial, Punit Pania! In the episode, the three of them chat about: - Why Aakash screams at Lala Lajpat Rai College students - Life while being on comedy tours - The problem with Indian Museums - Reel culture and the comedy scene - Punit’s love for exploring newer places - The problem with Indian journalism space - Why farts are the sign of true love Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel Do Follow Punit on Instagram at @punitpania Do Follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta Do Follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, Aakash & Navin are joined by Harshit Misra, aka Hashbass, a musician & producer originating from New Delhi. Endorsed by some of the best names in the music business, such as Fender, D’addario & Akai, he is a popular name in the Indian independent music industry. In the episode, Aakash, Navin & Harshit share the following stories and more: - When Aakash & Harshit met over Clubhouse - How Hashbass got acquainted with the bass - Civic people in Bombay are being sarcastic - When Navin gave blood to a guy claiming to be a BMC worker - Getting guitars from Bharat Music Store in Delhi - Hashbass & Navin’s weird airport & flight experience - Hashbass's plans for the future Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Hashbass on Instagram at @hashbass You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Santanu Hazarika, a multidisciplinary autodidact visual artist based in Mumbai. He dropped out of engineering to become the first ever Red Bull World Doodle Art Champion in 2014. In just a few years, Santanu has a substantial roster of clients and collaborators such as Red Bull International, Adidas, Ministry of Culture, Gully Gang, and Ritviz, among many others. In the episode, Aakash & Navin makes sure that we don’t discuss any of this, instead Santanu had to go through the following: - Beautiful conversation about how adorable cats are & how awful their pee smell is - The time when Aakash’s school friend slapped a teacher - Appreciation hour for d*cks, d*ck drawings & d*ck jokes - Stories from some of life’s happening misadventures - Aakash, Navin & Santanu’s artistic inspirations - Story from the time when Santanu became the first ever Red Bull World Doodle Art Champion Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Santanu on Instagram at @santanu_hazarika_art You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Sejal Bhat joining Aakash & Navin. Sejal is a stand-up comedian who has also been a contestant on Amazon Prime Video’s Comicstaan. And she has come on the show with an important question - WHAT is the point of this podcast? Apart from this, the episode has the following to offer: - Rats... So many things about Rats, Rodents, Mice, and everyone else in the animal family - Navin teaches Sejal about the concept of Godfathers & Godmothers - Sejal shares stories about growing up in different parts of the country - Aakash takes an artistic route and discusses all things art with Sejal - The guys figure out whether Sejal is one of the ‘School Chale Hum’ Kid - A lot of Bombay life Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Sejal on Instagram at @sejal.bhat You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have Chandan Roy Sanyal joining Aakash & Navin. Chandan is a very talented actor who has made appearances in popular web series like Aashram & has been a part of legendary movies like Rang De Basanti & Kaminey. This one’s filled with some valuable stories coming from the life of a struggling to successful actor. Chandan, Aakash & Navin talk about: - Chandan’s acting journey from Mira Road to Malad to England - The awestruck moment for Chandan when he saw Arun Bakshi in Bombay - The struggling post-pandemic days for comics & artists - When Aakash crashed couches during the first comedy tour - Live ticketing VS YouTube viewership - How Kaminey & Ashram happened to Chandan Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Chandan on Instagram at @iamroysanyal You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we are joined by Emcee & as he likes to call him - an entertainment designer, Vishaal Rasquinha! Yes, he's the guy who hosted the most famous Vicky-Katrina Wedding!! Vishaal, Aakash & Navin indulge in many talks & stories involving: - Aakash’s recent packed schedule due to his wedding - Vishaal’s experience with hosting catholic weddings - A beautiful message sent by Producer Sahab Sparsh to Aakash during his fanboying days - The house that Vishaal bought during his initial working days - Navin’s sad story of not having a Portuguese passport - How Vishaal hosted the famous Vicky-Katrina wedding - A lot of simping over SRK - How Aakash’s dad scared the shit out of Navin - Vishaal’s podcast - Behind the Shaadi Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Vishaal on Instagram at @thevrfamily You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this week’s episode of #VartaLabS4, we have one of the Indian Internet’s favorite creators, Nazma Aapi... Oops sorry, it's Saloni Gaur! The funny Saloni, along with the mildly funny Aakash & Navin, talks about: - The already done comparison between Delhi & Mumbai - Saloni’s life in Buland Bulandshahr & Pretty Noida - The time when Aakash got groped in the Delhi Metro - How content creation & Nazma Aapi happened for Saloni - Navin’s massive online comedy show fail - Dragonflies & Pigeons having intercourse - Not to be disclosed future projects of Saloni Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Saloni on Instagram at@salonayyy You can follow Aakash on Instagram at@kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at@houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

This week on #VartaLabS4, we have Aditi Mittal joining us for yet another fantastically awesome episode. Yes, we said it ourselves! Aditi is a stand-up comedian, writer, podcaster, and a very good friend. In the episode, Aditi, Aakash & Navin: - Talk about how and when Aditi became an avid explorer and a serial chiller - Discuss what life is like in the gig economy - Sang some melodious (you're the judge) tunes - Help Navin understand what the word indifference means - Talk about Aditi's experience of doing reality TV and why she thinks reality shows are the future - Debate over whether the function of Sangeet at weddings is an overrated concept - Learn about Aakash traveling the world as a child dancer - Speak about Aditi's podcasts - Women In Labour and yet to be released Banned In India Watch the video episode onVarta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Aditi on Instagram at @addymitzy You can follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts:https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on thehttps://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android:https://ivm.today/android or iOS:https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

We have Sumit Sourav in the third episode of #VartaLabS4. Sumit is a stand-up comedian, writer, melophile, then audiophile, and the creator of ‘Vansh Ka Naash,’ an amazon prime special. With fellow comedians Aakash & Navin, Sumit talks about: - How to cook the best ‘Upma’ - Sumit’s ‘cycling to office’ days and Navin’s days of stealing cycles - School life in Jamshedpur - Sumit’s journey of becoming an audiophile - Aakash’s horrible stage experiences due to bad audio gear - Favorite songs to download from piracy websites - How Sumit created his special ‘Vansh Ka Naash’ Watch the video episode onVarta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Sumit on Instagram at @sumitsourav_official You can follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify:https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts:https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts:https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on thehttps://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android:https://ivm.today/android or iOS:https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

In the second episode of #VartaLabS4, we have probably one of India’s favorite television actors, Kush Shah. Kush has been on almost everyone’s television screens since 2008. Today, on the panel with homeboys Aakash & Navin, they talk about: - How Kush got hooked into the world of podcasting & other pop-culture stuff on the internet - Why didn’t Kush choose to pursue law? - Aakash & Kush’s Kutchi bond & Navin’s ‘born to be a priest’ story - Crash course on how to click a selfie - Kush’s way into the fame & how that sort-of messed up his dating life - And a bunch of super horror stories [cause Aakash was scarred to the bones] Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Kush on Instagram at @iamkushshah_ You can follow Aakash on Instagram at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin on Instagram at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

Varta Lab is back with season 4!! And this time, Aakash and Navin will be joined by brand new faces with stories & anecdotes funnier than ever. In the first episode, we have in the studio, actor and filmmaker, popularly known as the Disney Guy, Vishal Malhotra. It's the guy who played the most lovable Vetaal on screen and made all our childhood special with Disney Hour. Woah, what nostalgia. Going ahead with the theme of nostalgia, the three of them share many hilarious stories, along with talking about: - Aakash and Navin's hunger for Samosas before the recordings - Navin's drawing skills and how one of his artwork landed him an opportunity (or not) to be featured on Disney (Hour or Time) - Vishal's early life as an actor and his 1% equity in Disney - How youngsters choose careers in today's time - Vishal & Aakash's love for planes and avionics - How Vishal came to be India's first actor to release an NFT - What's happening with Vishal's 'ILM' - India's first NFT funded film Watch the video episode on Varta Lab YouTube Channel You can follow Vishal Malhotra at @vishalmalhotra_actor You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha Stream the podcast on major audio platforms: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3PLHARn Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3be2E3M Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3zE6wo9 You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the https://ivmpodcasts.com , the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios , or any other podcast app.

On this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Dinkar Dwivedi, a musician, creative video director and host of Geek Fruit podcast. They talk about various fun topics like: Dinkar's journey to a pop-culture nerd Navin and Aakash witnessing road accidents Their encounter with animals Movie scripts and production Types of audience in theaters Some hangover related pangs of regrets Impact of movies on people Marvel movies like Spiderman, X-men, Avengers and more. You can follow Dinkar at @dinkardv  You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

This week on 'Varta Lab', Aakash and Navin are joined by Mohit Israney, CCO & Co-Founder and Rushindra Sinha, CEO and Founder of Global eSports. They talk about one of the largest and emerging sectors in the market, eSports. They give out facts, stats, stories and so much more such as: Nima rose, Nima Sandal soaps Aakash talk about Charan and the movie on Esports (Who is Charan?) Navin and his fascination towards kicking people off from their cycles What exactly is Esports? Navin and his favorite game Downhill Domination How is Esports is like a movie? Real-world impacts of Esports What is Esports? You can follow Mohit Israney @mohitisraney You can follow Rushindra Sinha @rushindrasinha You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha Check out the Global eSports page @globalesportsin  You can also visit the website at: http://www.globalesports.com You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

In this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by the one and only Raj Kaushal! Raj is a writer, director, and producer based out of India who has been making Hindi feature films and advertising films for over 22 years. The conversation starts off with DOPs and escalates to things that you could never imagine, such as: The Jim Jam biscuit nostalgia The trip down to the biscuit lane Navin being the Jesus of his group Shalimar biscuit in the Irani joint Living in the era of 'kismi' Kite flying practices in Gujarat What is 'Bapor You' and 'Dostaar'? (We've got you covered) The Dog biting Navin story Raj messing with the dog's head Aakash punching a Pomeranian in the face (self-defense) People throwing condom packets at Navin MS Dhoni and his philosophy in life You can follow Raj Kaushal @rajkaushal You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

In this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Chirayu Mistry. He is a stand-up comedian, writer, YouTuber, Egg eater, and not egg maker, They dive deep into their wedding show stories and a lot more such as: Aakash and Chirayu meeting story Chirayu's engineering story 'Bache marne wala joke' in a baby shower Border and Baghban video on YouTube Reliable ways of making money on YouTube Navin's compering in engineering days You can follow Chirayu Mistry @chirayu_m You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

"Stories, we've got stories. They're a little bit of funny and a little bit of this and that!" On this episode, Aakash and Navin are joined by Shashwat Bulusu, the man behind the opening track of Varta Lab. Shashwat who also goes by the name BULLU is a singer-songwriter Telugu boy who grew up in Baroda, Gujarat. He is someone who wanted to be on the show as a guest on the first two seasons but unfortunately, it didn't happen. He finally made it through and on this episode, they talk about: Opening track of Varta Lab Aakash's soft spot for Shashwat Bombay comics being very snooty Navin's resting bitch face Shaswat is such a 'Babe' and 'Elephant Child' Aakash calling Shashwat to his hotel room. Wait, What? Shashwat taking shit from Aakash Aakash opening show for Shashwat as a 'Musician' You can follow Shashwat Bulusu @bullu.frog You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Aakash and Navin have someone very peaceful and ethical as their guest on this episode. They both are joined by an independent freelance photographer, who works independently with people he selects to work with. The one and only TejInder Singh, who also goes by the name of 'Khamkha Photoartist'. They talk about some hilarious anecdotes and also some other topics such as: The greening out effect Navin getting too drunk over weekend Queer and marijuana paraphernalia The new generation too busy with hate Abhineet becoming slightly chubby Amit Trivedi One of the biggest Indian director killed someone? Wait what? Aakash's amature photography page on Instagram Reason behind the name 'Khamakha Photoartist' You can follow TejInder Singh @khamkhaphotoartist You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta  You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Navin and Aakash are joined by the host of Paisa Vaisa, Anupam Gupta. The well-meaning investment person who needs a good time and the two comics talk about: Navin and his fixed deposit account Fund Managers and Comic's timing "Paisa Vaisa" converting Non-Investors to Investors Navin's buying a new house and Aakash's moving from home story Who is Harshad Mehta? Do you have Life Insurance? What should you buy on EMI? Jains are the coolest people Anupam knows Anupam's hate for The Wolf of Wall Street! You can follow Anupam Gupta @b50 You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Aakash (MC Kachua) and Navin (MC Hitler) are joined by the rapper Onkar Pujari who goes by the name Yeda Anna. This journey of two comics and a rapper is hilarious. They talk about: Yeda Anna Tripping Navin getting locked out his home and waking up with a jerk Yeda trying out cricket and boxing The shift from poetry to rap The story behind the name Yeda Anna The worst song of Gully Boy is by Ace? Navin looking like 'Ace Mumbai's Finest' The Gully Movement Rapper names of Aakash and Navin Tattoo decipher session Give me a word to rap session You can follow Yeda Anna @yedaanna_ You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

"O My Friend Ganesha Tu Rehna Saath Hamesha!" Aakash and Navin have one of the youngest guest of the show so far, the kid who might have gone through a sex change operation at the age of 6, who knows? They talk to the famous Ahsaas Channa of 'My Friend Ganesha' and 'Kota Factory' fame about various things like: Bombay rains Navin's terrible 24 hours Ahsaas going through a possible sex change operation Going for auditions and never getting a call back The Kashish Film Festival and Navin's angst The Kubbra Sait Mutton biryani story You can follow Ahsaas Channa @ahsaassy_ You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Edit Varta Lab is back! Navin Noronha and Aakash Mehta are back with new guests and hilarious anecdotes. On this episode they speak to the father of two daughters and India's one of the most well known comic: Atul Khatri. One would think twice before cracking 'Mom Jokes' infront of him because you know, for obvious reasons! The three of them talk about: Atul, Aakash and Navin going to open mics to fill the void. Atul's concise list on what you should adhere to when you come to an open mic. Can Navin carry himself in a white pant like Govinda? Becoming legit in your parents eyes has nothing to do with your age. They talk about weird and not so grateful opening acts. Atul's Netflix special and the professionalism behind it. You can follow Atul Khatri @one_by_two You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can reach out to us on social media. We're @ivmpodcasts on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app. You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

BRING OUT THE TISSUES. Navin and Aakash speak to their most-wanted guest Tejas Menon on their season finale... and things get a little bit of funny and a little bit of this and that. Navin and Aakash deduce who out of the two is the bigger Tejas fangurl They talk about Tejas and gang meeting Anil Kapoor Tejas's "snobbish" school in Dubai The conversation takes a turn and meanders into some existential questions Also, Tejas performs his first stand-up bit for an audience of two Tell us how you liked this season of Varta Lab! We'd love to hear from you. You can follow Tejas Menon @tejasmenon You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the new and improved IVM Podcast App on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios

Navin and Aakash are in the studio with fellow podcaster and fellow comedian Aadar Malik. They talk about everything but podcast and comedy, listen in: Aadar Malik's relationship with his uncle Anu Malik Aadar's background in Law and shit that happens in the court Navin talks about a facebook group that's solid GOLD (link below) What our mothers really think of our comedy careers Parting ways with his comedy collective SNG and more. Checkout: https://www.facebook.com/Being-A-Merchant-Navy-Officers-WifeFianceeGirl-friend-155562924589961/ You can follow Aadar Malik @TheAadarGuy You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

The sweetest guy Aakash and Navin know is in the studio this time. They talk about the good ol' days of comedy with the really funny Dhruv Deshpande and more: The backstory of all the major comedy collectives The most heartfelt social media posts they have ever written Dhruv taking a break from stand up The good, bad and the ugly of comedy writing How to identify a Versova boy during an audition and the weirdest meat they have ever consumed (How did we get here, again?) You can follow Dhruv Deshpande @DhruvDeshpande You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

Navin shows up late to the recording leaving a gaping void in the studio and Akash's heart. They talk to the hilarious Niveditha Prakasam about: Her childhood in Kenya and Coimbatore Her job as a Vehicle Test Engineer and the Volkswagen conspiracy Navin shows up halfway and talks about how he first met Niveditha The different stand-up scene all over India They reminisce their favourite heckling stories and how to handle hecklers What was it like winning a reality show? You can follow Niveditha @nivprakasam You can follow Aakash at @kuchbhimehta You can follow Navin at @houseofnoronha You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/