Prakhar Ke Pravachan

Welcome to PGX #219 PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Rashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda, two of South India’s biggest actors, about love, marriage, their childhoods and their upcoming film.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer01:48 - Rashmika and Vijay's first podcast03:21 - How Rashmika and Vijay First Met05:25 - When Vijay Didn’t Believe In Love07:54 - What Does Marriage Really Mean?12:28 - Why Rashmika Used To Call Vijay “Sir”15:14 - When Their Friendship Turned Into Love18:24 - Why Vijay Was Scared Of Talking To Girls25:14 - Why We Become Who We Tell Ourselves We Are27:05 - The Power Of Being Delusional36:16 - What Does A Successful Life Look Like?42:56 - What Rashmika Learned From Her Parents55:53 - Vijay and Rashmika On Their Upcoming Film58:07 - The Story Behind The Madras Famine01:01:42 - What The British Told India About The Railways01:02:52 - How History Can Shape Us TodayEnjoy.— Prakhar

Welcome to PGX #218PGX: Raw & Real is simple. I sit with people who’ve lived through something and/or made it big.This isn’t meant to be inspiration or a template for life (for that, you can check out PGX Ideas).This space is different. It’s their story, as they experienced it.In this episode, I spoke to Jon Finer, Deputy National Security Advisor to former US President Joe Biden.Timestamps:00:00 - Trailer02:35 - The Truth About Biden's Mental Health04:54 - Why US-India Relations Got So Complicated07:40 - Why Does America Need Pakistan?13:45 - How America Knew Russia Would Invade Ukraine18:18 - The Truth About Putin's Tucker Carlson Interview21:42 - Does America Really Want Regime Change?27:05 - Can Russia Actually Win The War?30:37 - Could America Use Catastrophic Force Against Iran?37:02 - Why Trump Started Believing In Military Force41:34 - What Was Really Happening With Biden's Health?45:26 - How Does The Iran War Actually End?50:31 - Is America Losing Its Grip On The World?54:04 - What Will Happen In America's Midterms?1:00:25 - Why Is Anti-Indian Hate Rising In America?1:03:46 - Can AI Destroy Democracy?1:10:52 - Can We Actually Control AI?1:20:09 - Could AI Become More Powerful Than Government?1:29:42 - Does America Have Spies Inside China?1:38:24 - The Warning About AI vs DemocracyEnjoy.— Prakhar

Episode 104 of The Prakhar Gupta Xperience features Aamir Khan, a legendary actor, director and producer, and one of the most respected figures in Indian cinema. He is known for his roles in iconic films like 3 Idiots, Lagaan, Dangal and Taare Zameen Par. Aamir has built a reputation for choosing meaningful stories and delivering powerful performances that leave a lasting impact. He also created the television show Satyamev Jayate, where he addressed important social issues like child abuse, caste discrimination and corruption. Throughout his career, Aamir’s work has gone beyond entertainment and has aimed to create awareness, spark conversations and bring real change.

Recording Date: June 8, 2025

This is what we talked about:

00:00 - Is Cinema Dying?

3:12 - Is Aamir Anxious?

5:35 - What Makes a Story Worth Telling?

12:00 - Does Art Have a Responsibility?

18:45 - Favorite Childhood Memory

22:32 - How Did He Get Into Acting?

26:40 - Aamir on Perfectionism

31:38 - Is He Self-Conscious?

34:22 - His Favorite Movie Ever

36:10 - Sitaare Zameen Par

40:52 - Aamir’s Best Friend in Bollywood

42:11 - Does He Still Play Chess?

43:53 - Is Aamir Spiritual?

45:48 - Advice He Would Give His Younger Self