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Atul Khatri was selling computers before most of today’s comedians were born.

Before he became one of India’s most loved stand-ups, he spent decades inside the Indian IT industry — the real Rocket Singh life, minus the Bollywood polish. He told me the actual story of how computers entered Mumbai, when fax machines died, and what the analog-to-digital transition really felt like from the inside.

But this conversation went way beyond his career.

We talked about marriage — whether it genuinely gets boring, why Indian parents obsess over their children’s weddings, and the quiet comedy of hen-pecked husbands. We talked about his worst rejection, his love for rock music, his brush with Jethro Tull, and the 90s scene of LP cassette piracy and booking movie tickets by hand.

We got into the business of comedy too — how clubs are designed, what Indian comedy looked like before stand-up existed, and why startups keep trying to gamify human connection.

And we didn’t stop there. Modi’s larger-than-life image, Soho House networking, the builder-politician nexus in Maharashtra, pressure on kids, education abroad, cultural diversity — Atul had takes on all of it.

I also shared a farewell story from my own life that I’ve never told on the podcast before.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

01:14 - Agencies vs Artists

08:39 - Hen Pecker Husbands?

11:24 - Does Marriage Get Boring?

14:34 - Indian Parents Obsessed with Children’s Marriage

17:39 - Is Rocket Singh Based on Reality?

21:17 - How He Got Into Computer Industry

28:02 - Atul’s Worst Rejection

29:44 - Analog India vs Digital India

32:18 - When Did Fax Machines Go?

33:41 - Computer Adoption in Mumbai

37:19 - Startups Gamifying Human Connection

39:58 - His Love for Rock

42:32 - Vinamre’s Podcast with Roger Waters?

45:03 - Atul Meeting Jethro Tull

47:55 - LP Cassettes Piracy in 90s

50:34 - Booking Movie Tickets in 90s

53:34 - How are Comedy Clubs Designed

55:19 - Comedy in India before Stand Ups

58:56 - End of Modi’s Larger Than Life Perception?

1:02:41 - How Atul Looks So Young?

1:04:51 - Meeting People at Soho House

1:12:22 - Politicians and Builders in Maharashtra

1:14:13 - Vinamre’s INSANE Farewell Story

1:19:14 - The Shrink and The Nut

1:25:34 - Pressure on Kids, Education Abroad & Cultural Diversity

1:41:01 - Conclusion​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Samay Raina sits down for one of his most honest conversations yet.

We go beyond the viral moments, into the real story behind India’s Got Latent, what the controversy actually cost him (financially and mentally), his relationship with his father, the Kashmiri Exodus, and why he turned to Osho’s Ashtavakra Gita in the middle of it all.

This isn’t just an interview. It’s a genuine conversation about fame, identity, art, and what it means to keep going when everything blows up around you.

What we cover:

→ The insane scale India’s Got Latent reached — and what Samay actually thinks about it

→ Why comedians make terrible company

→ His inspirations, his dad, and the Kashmiri Exodus story he rarely talks about

→ The real financial fallout after the Latent controversy

→ Whether Latent is ever coming back

Watch Samay’s Special: https://youtu.be/LhpZJwUboeI?si=-VWPeeVI-jqxbAD3

Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro

2:19 - The Scale of India’s Got Latent.

5:09 - How Samay Turns Everything into Gold?

7:03 - Why Comedians are Worst People to Hangout with.

8:12 - Who is Samay’s Inspiration?

10:38 - How Samay Deals with Fame.

16:37 - What is Samay Doing Post Latent?

22:09 - Samay’s Relationship with His Dad

23:58 - Kashmiri Exodus Story.

29:19 - Samay’s Experience Reading Ashtavakra Gita by Osho.

34:40 - Financial Impact After Latent Controversy

43:22 - Do You Need to be Crazy to be an Artist?

48:27 - Is Latent Coming Back?

50:27 - Job of a Comedian.

57:15 - Dark Humour vs Shock Value Humour.

59:57 - Conclusion.

1:03:37 - Outro

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In this episode, we sit down with Vishnu Som for one of the most detailed and unfiltered conversations on modern warfare, military strategy, and India’s defense operations.

From stepping inside an Air Force aircraft as a civilian to experiencing intense G-forces mid-flight, Vishnu breaks down what really happens behind the scenes of high-stakes missions. We dive deep into Operation Sindoor — its targets, execution, and whether it’s still ongoing — along with the reality of casualties and how civilians are protected during conflict.

The conversation goes beyond headlines. Vishnu shares what it feels like to be in front of a gun, an unforgettable story from Operation Sindoor, and his candid interaction with a Group Captain that reveals how trust is built inside the armed forces.

We also simplify complex defense systems like the S-400 missile system and address the bigger question — has India truly responded to attacks like Pahalgam?

This episode is a rare mix of ground reality, strategy, and storytelling — giving you a perspective on defense that most people never get to hear.

Timestamps

00:00 - Coming Up

01:13 - How a civilian is allowed on an Air Force aircraft

04:23 - What is a “Sortie”?

04:53 - G-force Experience

08:21 - Specific targets during Operation Sindoor

12:20 - Is Operation Sindoor still ongoing?

13:37 - Indian casualties during Operation Sindoor

20:55 - Are civilians protected from attacks?

25:32 - Being in front of a gun

32:18 - An interesting Operation Sindoor story

35:58 - Conversation with a Group Captain

39:48 - How he made officials open up

44:12 - Explaining the S-400 system

48:08 - Has India avenged Pahalgam?

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In this episode of Dostcast, we sit down with Ram Gopal Varma — one of India’s most controversial and thought-provoking filmmakers.

From breaking down the psychology of gangsters to questioning morality, friendships, and belief systems, RGV goes deep into how he sees the world — completely detached, brutally honest, and often uncomfortable.

We also dive into the rise of AI and its impact on creativity, filmmaking, and human thinking. Will AI kill Bollywood? Will audiences even care if films are AI-generated? Or are we heading toward a world of shortcuts where depth no longer matters?

This is not just a conversation about films — it’s about the future of human thought, creativity, and identity.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Coming Up

01:25 - Dignity of a Po*nStars

08:03 - RGV vs Aditya Dhar

10:20 - What Happens When Your Belief Systems Breaks?

11:29 - How AI Changes Human Writing?

14:56 - Problem With Using AI

17:16 - Usage of AI in Films

21:31 - Ethics of AI Agents

24:27 - AI Will Kill Bollywood?

26:16 - Will People Enjoy AI Films?

28:16 - What Are People Losing If They Choose Quick Fixes?

31:49 - Have Humans Stopped Thinking?

35:09 - How RGV is Detached From Everything

39:14 - Criticism on Ayn Rand

46:16 - Why RGV Doesn’t Have Friends

52:04 - Friend vs Acquaintance Explained

55:34 - Do People Around RGV Understand Him?

58:51 - Does Morality Make You Unhappy?

01:01:26 - Why RGV Loved Dhurandhar

01:03:51 - What Are Gangsters Like in Real Life

01:06:42 - What Happens When RGV Dies?

01:10:30 - RGV’s Prediction on AI

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With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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In this episode, Sushant Sareen breaks down India’s complex relationship with Pakistan—beyond headlines and into strategy, power, and long-term thinking.

We begin with India’s stance on Pakistan and examine what Pakistan actually brings to the table today. The conversation then moves into controversial territory—targeted assassinations, internal fault lines within Pakistan, and what it would realistically take to weaken the country from within.

Sushant also explains how global powers, especially the United States, have historically used Pakistan to serve their own strategic interests. From there, we zoom out to India’s growing influence in the Middle East, along with the underlying ideological differences that still shape its relationship with Gulf nations.

If you’re looking for a sharp, no-nonsense breakdown of geopolitics, strategy, and ideology—this episode is packed with insights.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Coming Up

01:06 - India’s Stance on Pakistan

08:05 - What Does Pakistan Bring to The Table?

12:28 - Targeted Assassinations in Pakistan by India

21:09 - How To Weaken Pakistan From Within

29:50 - How America Uses Pakistan

40:00 - Middle East and India’s Relationship

49:35 - Ideological Differences with Gulf

54:36 - Understanding Pakistani Society

58:06 - Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

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In this episode of Dostcast, Abhijit Iyer-Mitra breaks down the realities of geopolitics, artificial intelligence, and global power struggles shaping the world today.

We dive into what Iran’s scientists are actually working on, India’s foreign policy direction, and whether the country is quietly haemorrhaging its resources. The conversation then shifts to the rise of AI in India — why most AI startups might be overhyped, and whether India should even stay in the global AI race.

Abhijit also unpacks global tensions — from Donald Trump’s aggressive political stance to the real possibility of China invading Taiwan. We discuss the truth behind the Epstein files, the strategic importance of U.S. military bases, and whether the Gulf nations are preparing for military independence.

This is a no-filter, high-agency conversation on power, strategy, and the future of nations.

Timestamps:

00:00 - What Are Iran’s Scientist Working On

07:11 - Message from our partners

09:17 - What would you say is India’s foreign policy?

16:34 - Is India Haemorrhaging its Resources?

20:42 - 99% Indian AIs Are Scams

26:35 - Should India Exit The AI Race?

30:00 - Cost of Insulation India From World

32:37 - Why Is Trump So Aggressive?

36:55 - Why China May Invade Taiwan

38:37 - Truth About Epstein Files.

43:44 - U.S. Military Base in India?

46:05 - Will Gulf Build Military Capabilities?

50:23 - Why Does America Need a Base in India?

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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Scams, censorship, religion — most people talk about these things carefully.

Kushal Mehra doesn’t.

I’ve had Kushal on the podcast multiple times. I thought I knew exactly where this conversation would go — free speech, secularism, the usual frameworks.

This one went deeper.

We didn’t just talk about blasphemy as an idea. We talked about how it actually operates in society — the fear it creates, the incentives it builds, and why governments often prefer controlling speech over protecting it.

From “sarr tann se juda” slogans to the reality of cancelling creators, from how blasphemy laws entered India to whether humans can even offend God — this episode goes into territory most people avoid.

We also get into:

• Why free speech is so hard to explain (but easy to lose)

• The truth about triple talaq and religious teachings

• Why Kushal believes religions often oppress women the most

• What a “flat society” vs a “free society” actually looks like

• Concerns around Punjab and cultural shifts in India

At one point, we even break down free speech in the simplest way possible — and that’s where it hits the hardest.

This is not a comfortable conversation.

But it’s a necessary one.

If you care about the future of speech, religion, and society in India — watch this till the end.

Timestamps

00:00 - Hostile Islamic Slogans

03:49 - Feeding Chicken Momo to Cows

09:29 - Making Fun of God in India

22:45 - Effect of Cancelling Content Creators

25:54 - How Blasphemy Came to India

31:47 - Incentive for Government to Control Speech

34:43 - Free Speech and No Blasphemy Laws in India

45:26 - Explaining Free Speech to Dehati

49:19 - Reality of Triple Talaq in India

52:27 - Religious Teachings in School

58:42 - Humans Can’t Offend God

1:01:29 - Religions Oppress Women The Most

1:10:49 - Flat Society vs Free Society

1:13:26 - Pakistanification of Punjab

1:17:12 - Problem of Katha Vachaks in India

1:26:53 - Why He Talks About Blasphemy

1:39:13 - Conclusion

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Caste still shapes India in ways most people don’t fully understand.

In this episode of Dostcast, Ravikant Kisana breaks down how caste quietly determines access to power, influence, and opportunity in modern India. From elite media networks to business communities, we explore how historical hierarchies continue to affect who rises, who gets heard, and who gets left behind.

Ravikant talks about why he identifies as an Ambedkarite, how caste and pedigree influence entry into elite circles, and why certain communities appear to dominate specific professions. We also discuss media power structures, the role of identity in shaping ambition, and why some people choose not to play the traditional “game” of influence.

This conversation dives deep into India’s social structure, the psychology of caste, and what it means for merit, identity, and social mobility in modern India.

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India’s discretionary passport policy: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/modern-asian-studies/article/privilege-of-the-indian-passport-19471967-caste-class-and-the-afterlives-of-indenture-in-indian-diplomacy/FDC79CB96F09533606E43509F40A1ED4

Timestamps

00:00 - Trailer

01:31 - What Does Buffalo Intellectual Mean?

09:32 - How Caste Shapes The Elite Circles

20:09 - How Caste Cuts Your Wings

36:10 - Why He Calls Himself an Ambedhkarite

45:37 - Are Baniyas Gifted Businessmen?

54:29 - Why Are All The News Anchors Brahmin?

1:03:37 - How Christians & Muslims Got Positions of Power

1:07:57 - Caste vs Pedigree

1:23:32 - Why He Didn’t Play The Normal Game

1:40:12 - Who is a Chapri?

1:46:02 - Conclusion

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Vinamre Kasanaa is a writer at heart, podcaster and entrepreneur by craft.

He spends a significant part of his time reading and researching.

With over 500 podcasts under his belt, he’s interviewed everyone—from HNIs and industry leaders to everyday superheroes.

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