What does it take to build a career, find your voice, and lead in the world of real estate?

In this episode of Get Real — The official podcast of Magicbricks, Shivani Agarwal, COO, Signature Sattva Infratech, in conversation with Prasun Kumar, CMO, Magicbricks, opens up about her journey from finance and startups to real estate, growing up around business, and finding her own identity in a male-dominated industry.From building Peacock County, a 27-acre integrated township in Alwar, to exploring wellness, senior living, branded residences and sustainable communities, Shivani shares her perspective on how real estate is evolving from simply building homes to creating complete lifestyle ecosystems.She also talks about women in leadership, overcoming self-doubt, taking risks, the power of relationships, and the role of meditation and spirituality in navigating pressure and uncertainty.

What happens when the second generation of a real estate family decides not just to inherit a legacy, but to redefine it?

On this episode of Get Real — The Official Podcast of Magicbricks, Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, is in conversation with Nikhil Aggarwal, Director, Signature Global and President Elect, NAREDCO NextGen NCR.

Nikhil takes us through his journey from growing up around the family business to becoming a CA, earning an MBA from Hult International Business School, and taking on a larger role in one of India’s leading listed real estate companies.

The conversation explores Signature Global’s evolution from affordable housing to luxury real estate, the thinking behind its Tonino Lamborghini collaboration, the importance of ESG and sustainability, and how AI and PropTech could reshape the traditional developer model.

Nikhil also shares his perspective on NCR’s real estate growth, institutional investment, RERA, the future of Indian real estate, and what the next generation of developers wants to change.

And beyond the business, we get to know the person behind the professional — his philosophy, influences, ambitions, favourite books, and the legacy he hopes to leave behind.

In this episode:

• The story behind Signature Global
• Life as a second-generation promoter
• CA vs MBA: which matters more in real estate?
• From affordable housing to luxury living
• NCR’s real estate growth story
• Sustainability and the GRESB journey
• AI, PropTech and the future of real estate
• The Tonino Lamborghini partnership
• NAREDCO NextGen and the future of the industry
• RERA: what has changed and what still needs fixing
• Nikhil Aggarwal’s personal philosophy and vision for the future

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What does it take to carry forward a real estate legacy—and still build an identity of your own?In this episode of Get Real, the official podcast of Magicbricks, Prasun Kumar, CMD, Magicbricks, is in conversation with Siddharth Jain, Director, Tulip Infratech and President, NAREDCO NextGen NCR.A second-generation real estate leader, Siddharth Jain represents the new generation shaping the future of Indian real estate. His role at Tulip spans project conceptualisation, design innovation, sustainability, financial structuring, and stakeholder management.In this candid conversation, Siddharth talks about growing up with the Tulip legacy, learning from his father, Parveen Jain, building his own professional identity, and his vision for the future of real estate in NCR

What can three minutes do? For Niket Mangal, those three minutes with Amitabh Bachchan changed the course of his life.In this inspiring episode of Get Real, the official podcast of Magicbricks, Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, sits down with Niket Mangal, Managing Director of The NM Group, for an honest conversation about failure, reinvention, entrepreneurship and building one of Central India's most trusted real estate brands.Niket shares the remarkable story of failing Class 12—a setback that unexpectedly opened the doors to a career in media. From writing for Dainik Bhaskar at the age of 17 to becoming one of Indore's best-known Radio Jockeys, interviewing celebrities and moving to Mumbai to chase bigger dreams, every chapter prepared him for an entirely different journey. And then came a three-minute interaction with Amitabh Bachchan that transformed the way he looked at success, purpose and life.Choosing to walk away from a successful media career, Niket returned to Indore, spent a year researching the real estate business, and built The NM Group from the ground up—without inherited land, a family legacy or industry connections. Guided by his philosophy of "Let's Grow Together," he shares how trust, consistency and relationships became the pillars of his success.In this candid conversation with Prasun Kumar, Niket also talks about:- His journey from radio to real estate.- The biggest lessons failure taught him.- The myths and realities of the real estate business.- Why RERA is the first thing every homebuyer should check.- The role of NAREDCO in transforming India's real estate sector.- The challenges developers face and what needs to change.- Why customer trust matters more than anything else.- His vision for Indore and the future of Indian real estate.The importance of family, mentors and staying committed to one dream.From failure to fame, from the microphone to the boardroom, this is a story of resilience, self-belief and building a legacy from scratch.Watch the full conversation and discover how three minutes with Big B became the turning point in Niket Mangal's extraordinary journey.#GetReal #Magicbricks #PrasunKumar #NiketMangal #NMGroup #AmitabhBachchan #Entrepreneurship #RealEstate #SuccessStory #Indore #NAREDCO #RERA #BusinessPodcast #Leadership #HomebuyersLinkedin - linkedin.com/in/niket-mangal-00191165Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/thenmgroup/Instagram - niketmangalInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/nmgroupindia/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/nmgroupofficialFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/thenmgroupindore/

What does it take to keep moving when life asks you to stop?In this deeply moving episode of Get Real, Magicbricks' official podcast, India's trailblazing Paralympian Deepa Malik opens her heart like never before. A Padma Shri, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award recipient, accomplished Paralympic medallist, swimmer, bike rallyist, and a passionate advocate for accessibility, Deepa Malik's story is a masterclass in resilience, courage and purpose.Speaking with Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, Deepa takes us through the defining moments of her life—from a childhood marked by health challenges to losing mobility in her late twenties and embracing what she lovingly calls her "Will Chair." She shares how she transformed adversity into strength, ultimately becoming India's first woman Paralympic medallist.

From studying in a school where some students couldn't afford ₹5 fees to leading a real estate company developing over a million square feet across Mumbai—Vikas Jain's journey is a story of ambition, resilience, and purpose.In this episode of Get Real, hosted by Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, Vikas Jain—President, NAREDCO Maha Next Gen, Founder of Build Capital, and CEO of Labdhi Lifestyle—opens up about the lessons that shaped his life, the freedom to fail gifted by his father, billion-dollar deals, entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it truly means to build homes—not just buildings.He also shares his thoughts on trust, success, family, real estate, food, poetry, and the dream he hopes to pursue after retiring at 45.

In this episode of Magicbricks’ Official Podcast – Get Real , host Prasun Kumar, Chief Marketing Officer, Magicbricks, sits down with Srikanth Iyer, Co-Founder & CEO of HomeLane, for a candid conversation on entrepreneurship, taking risks, building businesses, and learning from failures.Srikanth’s journey is anything but conventional. Starting by assembling and selling computers, he later co-founded Edurite, an education technology company that transformed learning experiences, before stepping into the world of home interiors with HomeLane, with a vision to bring predictability, technology and scale to a highly fragmented industry. (Forbes India)In this episode, we discuss:✓ The journey from computer assembler to entrepreneur✓ Building and scaling Edurite✓ Why he decided to enter the home interiors space✓ The HomeLane story and lessons from building a brand✓ Startup failures, pivots and leadership lessons✓ Entrepreneurship, risk-taking and the mindset required to succeed✓ Advice for aspiring founders and business leadersWatch this inspiring conversation filled with insights, personal stories and real lessons from an entrepreneur who kept reinventing himself.#GetReal #Magicbricks #SrikanthIyer #HomeLane #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #Leadership #BusinessPodcast #FounderStory #EdTech #HomeInteriors #StartupIndia

In this episode of Get Real, the official podcast by Magicbricks, we sit down with Arun Kumar Aleti, CEO of Elemental Realty, for a deeply personal and insightful conversation on ambition, risk-taking, and redefining real estate in India.From growing up in Vizag to studying at IIT Kharagpur and IIM Ahmedabad, Arun’s journey is shaped by both discipline and introspection. What started as a personal frustration while buying his own home eventually became the trigger for building a real estate company rooted in professionalism, transparency, and customer-first thinking.This conversation goes beyond business. Arun opens up about leaving a stable corporate career to pursue purpose, the early struggles of building without capital or legacy, and the mindset required to succeed in a traditionally closed industry. He shares lessons from failure, the importance of structured thinking over instinct, and why most developers get the fundamentals wrong.We also explore the human side of leadership—how dance, marathons, and even his 4-year-old son have shaped his approach to life and business. From leadership lessons that no MBA can teach to his long-term vision for transforming India’s home-buying experience, this episode offers both inspiration and practical insights.Whether you are a homebuyer, entrepreneur, or someone navigating career choices, this episode gives you a real look at what it takes to build something meaningful from the ground up.

What happens when a confused teenager chooses architecture to “check it out” — and ends up discovering a lifelong calling?In this episode of Get Real, hosted by Prasun Kumar, CMO – Magicbricks, we meet Amritha Ballal, one of India’s most celebrated architects, whose journey into architecture began almost by accident but evolved into a remarkable career.Amrita was given the rare opportunity to design a memorial at the site of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy when she had barely graduated from architecture school — a moment that shaped her perspective on architecture, memory, and responsibility.Originally from Southern India, raised in Gurugram, and having worked across Africa and Norway, Amrita’s global experiences have deeply influenced her design philosophy. Her work reflects a powerful blend of cultural sensitivity, social consciousness, and architectural innovation.In this insightful conversation, Amritha Ballal speaks about:Her unconventional journey into architectureDesigning the Bhopal Gas Tragedy memorial early in her careerThe global influences that shaped her workThe evolving identity of modern Indian architectureThe mistakes many contemporary architects are making todayWhat makes Indian architecture unique in an increasingly chaotic urban landscapeThis episode explores how architecture can go beyond buildings — becoming a medium to tell stories, preserve memory, and shape the way we live.Watch the full conversation on Get Real.#GetReal #Magicbricks #Architecture #IndianArchitecture #Podcast #AmrithaBallal #Design #UrbanDesign

What does it take for a small-town boy to make his mark in the high-stakes world of real estate? Grit? Confidence? Street smarts?Technology? Patience — or all of it?Meet Aashit Verma, Founder of Hanto Workspaces — a story of resilience, risk, and relentless belief. His first startup stumbled before it could truly take off. His second venture began just as COVID hit. But this boy from Bilaspur knew one powerful trick: patience.He waited, he adapted, and he built — and eventually, he made it big.