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chumma conversations with satshyaa

Chumma conversations is a long-form interview series with rising Indian content creators, hosted by Satshya Tharien. Described as “3 am conversations with a friend”, this podcast aims to get to know popular internet celebrities beyond the online personalities.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest: 9 Oct 2024
Language: English

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9 Oct 2024 · 1 hr 9 min

Sarah Sarosh on her religious identity, calling out big brands and why she built Impulse Coffee

This episode was filmed in October 2023 Sarah Sarosh is a trailblazing content creator in more ways than one. With over 1.45 million subscribers on YouTube, a rapidly growing instant coffee company and high-profile beauty collaborations, Sarah is known for her non-stop hustle and ambition to make things bigger and better. Her straight-talking nature wins her fans and critics alike, debating over her choices be it on food, religious identity or how one should spend one’s money. In this free-wheeling conversation, we discuss how Sarah handles the barrage of hate, tips for running a small…

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11 Sep 2024 · 51 min
Shibani Bedi on her time at NDTV, her worst audition experience and advice for upcoming actors
Shibani Bedi has done what few content creators have successfully been able to do - successfully make the switch from content creation to the big-screen. From her role in the film “Thank you for Coming” and other web series, to creating memorable online characters like “Gurgaon Wali Bhua” and “Preenka ki Mummy” - Shibani has honed her skills in writing and acting and is hungry for more. In this episode we talk about her time as a journalist with NDTV, her college years, the story behind the Preenka ki Parents series, whether being a content creator has hindered or benefitted her acting…
4 Sep 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Aanam C on reinventing content for 10 years, handling internet hate and tips on building your own business
Aanam Chasmawallah, or Aanam C as she’s better known online, is among India’s earliest bloggers. And also the best suited to talk about how she’s adapted to the changing social media landscapes for over 10 years. From penning long-form posts & photos on her blog What When Wear, to adapting to YouTube vlogs and now to short-form video content on Instagram & YouTube, Aanam has successfully reinvented herself time & time again. Her biggest creative pursuit yet - her homegrown award-winning beauty brand Wearified, where Aanam combines both her entrepreneurial and creative sides to create…
29 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 14 min
Saumya Sahni aka @mrsholmes221 on creator copycats, mass sexual harassment and growing up in a small city
Saumya Sahni aka @mrsholmes221’s witty take on feminism, politics and society are a treat to watch. Her sharp writing, coupled with humorous jabs and on-camera ease that makes you feel like she’s talking directly to you, the viewer, has made her a fan favourite online. In this episode we talk about her influences, rebelling from a young age growing up in a small city, her shift from a marketing job to becoming a full-time content creator, her parents’ reaction to her content, family drama and the story behind her unique username hehe This episode was filmed in December 2023. You can watch…
20 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 3 min
Zervaan Bunshah on Parsi stereotypes, his Pokemon collection and why he keeps his relationship private
Known simply as @bunshah , Bunshah’s satirical take on Parsis and other communities in India covers serious topics like political, social and cultural commentary in the most un-serious of ways. His loyal fans enjoy his irreverent humour, oversized bindis and effusive rants on new flavours of potato chips. In this episode we talk about his school days, what keeps him motivated to create content, his pokemon collection, why he keeps his relationship private, his not-so-private friendship with popular content creator Ranveer Allahabadia aka BeerBiceps and how he manages to create a niche for…
14 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 13 min
Avanti Nagral on personal brand building, bullying and why she doesn’t regret her breakup video | ep 53
This episode was recorded in August 2023. Avanti Nagral is the true epitome of a multi-hyphenate. The singer-content creator-activist juggles several fields with ease, in her trademark soft-spoken manner. There are a lot of things she’s known for - her dual degree from Harvard and Berkelee, her music which addresses themes of consent, individuality and equality and, as a by-product of having an online presence, her break-up. For a few months in 2022, the video where she spoke about her breakup dominated online discourse, spawning memes, jokes and roasts. Avanti however, refuses to be defined…
14 Aug 2024 · 1 hr 28 min
Kavya Karnatac aka @kk.create on getting 50k followers in ONE day, handling burnout and future of educational content
Kavya Karnatac aka @kk.create is on a mission to make geography fun for GenZ and she does it with a delightful passion that is infectious to her nearly 1 million followers. From being an overachieving head girl to spending 2 months in a slump of just watching YouTube videos & drinking, Kavya has seen the highs & lows of life and content creation. In this episode we talk about her years growing up in Delhi, landing a job at Nutshell India, fighting burnout, getting 50k followers in 1 day, and now heading her own team as a full-time content creator. I hope you enjoy this Chumma Conversation :)…
2 Aug 2023 · 1 hr 41 min
Anmol Jamwal aka @jammypants4 on how he built a 1M+ YT channel, handling hate and his love for Malayalam & Tamil cinema
Anmol Jamwal also known as @jammypants4 or jammy pants, is the face of the popular Tried & Refused Productions YouTube channel and his new-age film reviews earn him fans & critics across the internet. In this episode we talk about his journey from being a choreographer & dancer, to the early years of TRP, to now how he preps for interviews with some of the biggest stars across the world. We also talk about movie critic cliques, when PR companies tried to blacklist him and why he started exploring Malayalam & Tamil cinema in 2019. I hope you enjoy this chumma conversation :) Anmol's…
26 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Kareema Barry on how she landed a Netflix show, being a DU debater and d ating as an influencer | ep 51
Kareema Barry is known for her witty portrayals of “Rich Mom”, “Convent SchoolGirl” and other observational comedy gems. From creating content in her sister’s apartment in Gurgaon during the pandemic, to acting on Netflix shows, Kareema’s career is on an exciting trajectory. But underneath that qUiRkY girl persona online, is an introspective mind which loves debating, writing and figuring out life. In this episode we talk about her childhood in Kolkata, the culture shock of moving to Delhi & studying at a top DU college and what it’s like dating as a public figure. ou can watch the video…
19 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
Sai Sethu aka @ontheground.with.sai on quitting journalism, being called “too dark” and pitching to Nas Daily
Sai Sethu has had an interesting journey from being a mechanical engineer to a journalist to now a full-time content creator & global educator at Nas Academy. Fun fact, we also went to college together! (So we share some inside stories heheheheh). In this episode we talk about childhood bullying, why he chose to switch from engineering to journalism, the “Reality” of journalism and what one change made him go viral on social media. Sai also announces a brand new venture (it’s v exciting!!). You can watch the video version of the podcast at https://www.youtube.com/@chummaconversationspodcast…
6 Jul 2023 · 1 hr 12 min
Shweta Vijay Nair on her Miss India journey, on separation rumours and why she chose to move to India | ep 49
Shweta Vijay Nair is popularly known for her blunt & no-nonsense beauty & skincare reviews. But apart from that, there is intense online scrutiny around the former Miss India Earth winner’s personal life. In this episode we talk about Shweta’s experience as a Malayali growing up in Dubai, the harsh reality of beauty pageants, why people keep speculating about her husband and why she won’t do family/mommy vlogs. She also reveals an exciting upcoming venture, so stay tuned for that Shweta’s social pages: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShwetaVijay Instagram:…
28 Jun 2023 · 58 min
Yushika Jolly on Shark Tank controversy, marrying at 24 & tips for startups | Birds of Paradyes | ep 48
Yushika Jolly has clearly divided the internet. Some people know her as “the girl who owns the hair colouring company” and others as “that arrogant girl who insulted Shark Tank judges”. Regardless of how you view it, the fact is that Yushika is a maverick 26-year-old founder of a thriving business that is adored by India’s GenZ, Birds of Paradyes - who also secured funding from 2 of India’s top CEOs. In this episode we talk about the controversial Shark Tank episode, how she got into colouring hair, her Tinder-match-turned-marriage and tips on starting your own business. Enjoy :) Watch the…
21 Jun 2023 · 1 hr 5 min
Ivana Perkovic aka @travelvlogiv on how she quit her job to travel, her secret relationship & life in india as a foreigner | ep 47
Ivana Perkovic is often known as "the Dutch girl who moved to India". But there has to be more to that one line, right? Turns out Ivana has very interesting stories from combating bullies & navigating tough kids in the Netherlands, to quitting her job to travel the world and how a chance encounter with a Hindi movie at her Indian friend's house changed the course of her life. In this episode we also talk about why she's kept her relationship so secretive on social media, how life is like for her as a foreigner in Bangalore and the famous "Dutch Chai" incident. Ivana's social pages:…
14 Jun 2023 · 1 hr
Tanya Appachu aka @yourinstalawyer on her early life as a lawyer, life as an army wife and her experience at the Cosmo Awards | ep 46
Tanya Appachu, better known as Your Insta Lawyer on Instagram, is a lawyer-turned-content creator whose mission is to make Indians legally literate. With over 200k followers, Tanya's videos aim to make the complex world of legalese accessible, with a special focus on women's rights. In this episode we talk about her early life in Coorg & then Mysore, how she switched from business to law, her first few years as a lawyer in a small city and life as an army wife. We also discuss the other side of content creation, which is figuring out the right outfit for blogger events and tackling skincare…
7 Jun 2023 · 1 hr 36 min
Krish Ashok on his food icks, handling online hate and how he wrote a bestseller in 6 weeks | ep 45
Krish Ashok, author of "Masala Lab: The Science of Indian Cooking", is no stranger to controversy, considering he busts myths about a very sensitive topic - food. In this episode we talk about his childhood, how he met his wife, his time as a semi-professional musician and how life has changed ever since he started going viral on Instagram. Krish shares great tips on how to stay grounded, how to maximise your productivity and also shares a small peek into an exciting upcoming project. You can buy "Masala Lab" here: https://amzn.to/43Iqj1Y Krish’s social channels: Instagram:…
17 May 2023 · 1 hr 7 min
Siddhaarth Aalambayan on hosting The Bombay Journey, the secret to interviewing celebrities and life as a child actor | ep 44
I first came across Siddhaarth Aalambayan after his in-car interview series, The Bombay Journey, showed up in my explore feed. And his relaxed ease around celebrities stems from his experience of being a child actor, playing Nandita Das’ son in the 2000 film, Hari Bhari. Since then he’s gone to work as a director, producer and host (we also have a work connection going back a few years!). In this episode we talk about the process behind creating and filming The Bombay Journey, branded content and how to pitch your dream TV show. You can check out Siddhaarth’s social channels here: Instagram:…
26 Apr 2023 · 57 min
Sharan Nair aka @thesharannair on being a teetotaller, working with Netflix and how he plans to become the biggest YouTuber in the world | ep 43
Sharan Nair is known for his wild YouTube videos where as he puts it, "crazy s*** happens". But behind the chaotic Logan Paul-esque persona is someone who is laser-focused on becoming the biggest YouTuber in the world. On this episode we talk about Sharan's life growing up in Russia, why he dropped out of college (twice), his big move to Dubai and of course, the story behind "Loco Raju". You can check out Sharan’s social channels here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesharannair/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thesharannair You can reach me at: Email:…
19 Apr 2023 · 23 min
the reality of growing up in a small city | ep 42
As always feedback is greatly appreciated, which you can email at ⁠[email protected]⁠ or on Instagram at: Podcast: @chummaconversations / https://www.instagram.com/chummaconversations/ Satshya: @satshyaa / https://www.instagram.com/satshyaa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SatshyaTharien
12 Apr 2023 · 44 min
Shaziya Ashraf aka @thatanimemom on life as a cosplayer, rebellious college years and being a mother | ep 41
Shaziya Ashraf, better known as @thatanimemom on social media is instantly recognisable from her fiery red hair, her stunning cosplay transformations and her hilarious rants on brown parents. She’s also a former dentist, the mother to a young daughter and one of the most popular content creators in Dubai. In this episode we talk about her growing up in Dubai, college life in Mangalore and how she balances life as a anime-loving cosplayer, mother & wife. You can check out Shaziya’s social channels here: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatanimemom/ TikTok:…
5 Apr 2023 · 55 min
Akanksha Kommirelly on secrets to being a beauty blogger, being unpopular in school & moving out | ep 40
Akanksha Kommirelly is a whiz at creating jaw-dropping makeup looks. But there's more to this Hyderabad-based beauty blogger than that. She took a chance at doing content creation full-time soon after graduating from engineering, with a 6-month deadline promise to her parents. That leap of faith has resulted in over 200k followers across Instagram and YouTube and a community that loves her for her honest approach to skincare & makeup. In this episode we talk about how her school life was, making the switch from engineering to makeup, dealing with unreasonable brands, how she handled moving…
29 Mar 2023 · 1 hr 16 min
shreyaa kapoor on navigating freelancing, long distance relationships & life as a finance content creator | ep 39
Most people know Shreyaa Kapoor as that girl who simplifies finance simple through her clearly explained reels and comedy skits. But after this conversation, I know Shreyaa as a young creator who's grounded when it comes to money & her values, passionate about travelling & idlis and has navigated the ups and downs of the freelancing world with spunk & resourcefulness. In this episode we talk about what her college life was like, how she dealt with quitting her high-paying management consultancy job to take on the risky world of freelancing, discovering content creation and learning how to…
22 Mar 2023 · 1 hr 4 min
eshna kutty on going viral as the "hoop girl", teaching tihar jail inmates hooping & lessons from her thatha | ep 38
Eshna Kutty went viral, like REALLY viral in 2020 after she posted a video of her hula hooping wearing a saree & sneakers, to the tune of "Genda Phool". Although she's now popularly recognised as "that hula hoop girl", trust me, there's much more to her than that. She's grounded, self-aware and has an insatiable curiousity for trying something new. In this episode we talk about how she dealt with going mega viral, how she learnt hula hooping in her bedroom by watching YouTube videos and also, a big bonus for you guys - she shares her recipe on how to make the perfect cup of chai. You can…
S3 · E6 · 15 Mar 2023 · 25 min
friendships i regret | ep 37
this episode took me on a JOURNEY down memory lane - and these are things I wish I knew when I was younger. When you find your people, hold them tight (: As always feedback is greatly appreciated, which you can email at [email protected] or on Instagram at: Podcast: @chummaconversations / https://www.instagram.com/chummaconversations/ Satshya: @satshyaa / https://www.instagram.com/satshyaa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SatshyaTharien
S3 · E5 · 8 Mar 2023 · 1 hr 21 min
vividh aka @thekurtaguy on starting over, his dating life & why he quit multiple jobs | ep 36
Vividh aka @thekurtaguy is known on social media for his colourful Kurtas, his gleeful humour and his unique take on dosas, filling water bottles and whacky content ideas In this episode, we talk about his love for Kurtas, how he dealt with his Instagram account getting suspended and why he likes to be so regionally ambiguous online. We also talk about the future of content creation, building your own personal brand and how to start from scratch - if you’re a budding content creator or looking to start something of your own, definitely do give this episode a listen. You can check out…
S3 · E4 · 1 Mar 2023 · 53 min
prapti elizabeth on growing up as a malayali in delhi, working at a call centre & content she regrets making | ep 35
Prapti Elizabeth is a writer, actor and content creator who shot to fame for her "Malayali Mother" series. She's known for her quick wit, satirical takes on society and for being outspoken on social media. In this episode we talk about what it was like for her growing up as a Malayali in Delhi, how her idea of love has changed over the years, her college years and early professional life and of course, how she navigates the tricky world of tackling sensitive subjects with sarcasm and also handling hate with finesse. You can check out Prapti’s social channels here: Instagram:…
S3 · E3 · 22 Feb 2023 · 56 min
@thejhumroo on the tricky part of championing Punjabi culture, trying out for Bollywood & staying grounded | arun singh | ep 34
Arun Singh, aka @thejhumroo is a journalist & content creator. He’s best known for embodying Indian uncles, decoding Punjabi culture and talking his followers through his dual role as a journalist and internet entertainer. In this episode we talk about how he hustled his way to a radio job at age 18, did a stint at the Home Shopping channel and eventually found his way to our Instagram home pages. We also talk about what content creators need to watch out for, how to manage public perception and what it’s like for our parents. Enjoy this chumma conversation :) You can check out Arun’s social…
S3 · E2 · 15 Feb 2023 · 1 hr 2 min
kishen das on acting, being a klutz & staying vulnerable on the internet | ep: 33
Kishen Das is an actor, content creator, podcaster and web content host. From creating Tamil movie review videos on YouTube 6 years ago, to hosting a Netflix YouTube series and building his own page as a content creator - he’s seen the ebbs & flows of the content creator world. He’s also one of the few content creators who has been able to successfully transcend the social media space to cinema. He plays the lead role in the 2022 Tamil movie, Mudhal Nee Mudivum Nee which made waves for its heartfelt portrayal of young love. In this episode, we talk about the moment he discovered his love for…
S3 · E1 · 8 Feb 2023 · 14 min
ep 32: I got married! (And how life has changed after marriage)
It feels soooo great to be back after a break! I’ve missed podcasting and I’m so excited for you to listen to your favourite creators open up on chumma conversations. Make sure you click on follow/subscribe so you get notified every time there’s a new episode (out every Wednesday morning) :) As always feedback is greatly appreciated, which you can email at [email protected] or on Instagram at: Podcast: @chummaconversations / https://www.instagram.com/chummaconversations/ My socials: Instagram: @satshyaa / https://www.instagram.com/satshyaa/ YouTube: @SatshyaTharien /…
S2 · E7 · 24 Sep 2022 · 43 min
macwin d'souza aka @macmacha on figuring out dating, his secret life as a dancer & the Shalini experience | ep 31
Macwin Ian Dsouza also known Macmacha on Instagram, is no stranger to the camera. Having studied performing arts and been a dance instructor & choreographer, Macwin spent time as an actor, model and in the ad production world before he burst onto the Instagram scene with his hilarious reels on Bangalorean life & culture. In today’s Chumma conversation, we met up for lunch in Bengaluru and spoke about everything from how he plans out his content strategy to why Macwin will not dance on social media and his dating life and the real identity of Shalini. So sit back, grab some snacks and I hope…
S2 · E6 · 10 Sep 2022 · 54 min
vagmita singh aka jiji @thatindianchick on being on a reality TV show, rant culture & using her BA degree to fuel her content | ep 30
Vagmita Singh, better known by her stage name That Indian Chick, and affectionately called “Jiji” by her followers is a remarkable powerhouse of sharp comedy writing with a keen eye for human behaviour. Since launching her YouTube channel in 2014, she’s come a long way in the content creation world, branching out to short-form content, long-form content and even starring in music videos and now, a reality show on Netflix. Apart from being a content creator, she also works as a screenwriter, and we talk about that side of her life, her experience expanding from YouTube to Instagram, the…

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Publisher: Satshyaa
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest episode: 9 Oct 2024
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