On Episode 153 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Niranjan Mondal, content creator and digital storyteller.

Niranjan talks about growing up in a chaotic Bengali household, living without close friends, coming out, LGBTQ+ representation, getting invited to Cannes, handling emotions, and staying authentic in the world of social media. From heartfelt stories to thought-provoking conversations, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on life, identity, and finding your true self.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy this honest yet heartfelt conversation between Deepak and Niranjan.

Episode Timestamp:

00:00 Intro

01:25 Bengali Household

06:03 Growing Up Alone

11:59 Coming Out

15:17 LGBTQ+ Marriage

27:24 Your Reaction Matters

31:29 True Bengali

35:04 Getting Invited to Cannes

41:20 Is Crying Therapy?

46:52 How Fake Is Niranjan?

48:51 Closing Note

The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!

We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.

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On Episode 152 of The Chill Hour, Deepak Pareek sits down with Mayo Murasaki, popularly known as Mayo Japan, a content creator.Mayo shares surprising insights on renting girlfriends in Japan, Japanese dating culture, Ikigai, loneliness, divorce, declining marriages, content creation, cultural differences between India and Japan, and the biggest lessons she’s learned from living in both countries. From hilarious cultural moments to eye-opening conversations about modern Japan, this episode offers a fresh perspective on life, love, and society.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this fascinating yet insightful conversation between Deepak and Mayo.Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro02:22 Renting a Girlfriend in Japan13:46 Japan Travel Guide16:32 Content Rules in Japan24:11 Explaining IST28:11 Traditional Japanese Lifestyle33:52 Lunch with Mayo35:23 Renting in India40:08 Ikigai in Japan44:52 Are Japanese Ambitious?50:34 Dying Alone in Japan54:00 Craziest India Experience56:03 Expressing Anger in Japan57:49 Decline of Marriage01:00:58 Lesson from Divorce01:08:07 Dating Apps for Married People01:10:42 Learning Japanese01:11:33 Closing NoteThe Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Mayo here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mayojapanYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@mayojapanFor collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

Poet sahiba Gunjan Saini ke saath 151st episode!

150th episode, wooohooo!!

On episode 149 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Vaibhav Sethia, a stand-up comedian.In this episode, Vaibhav shares his journey in stand-up comedy, his views on arranged marriages and Indian weddings, and what it really takes to become a successful comedian. We also discuss comedy writing, storytelling, social media, crowd psychology, and the evolution of India’s stand-up comedy scene. From comedy and politics to the impact of India’s Got Latent and rating some of India’s most popular comedians, this episode is packed with humor, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from the world of stand-up.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this funny yet insightful conversation between Deepak and Vaibhav.Episode Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 01:35 ₹1 Lakh Stand-Up Contest 10:10 Arranged Marriage Debate 19:06 Indian Weddings 23:24 Great Comedians 29:38 Flow State 32:57 Finding Funny Stories 44:56 Comedy & Politics 56:46 Social Media for Comedians 01:02:55 The Latent Effect 01:08:41 Rating Comedians 01:22:36 Closing NoteThe Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Vaibhav here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaibhav_sethiaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vaibhavsethiacomedianFor collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

On episode 148 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Irina Rudakova, model, actor, and dancer. In this episode, Irina talks about her journey from Ukraine to Mumbai, the viral reel that changed her life, and the struggles of working as a contract dancer in India. She also shares her experiences with fame, Mumbai life, and learning Hindi. We also discuss the loss of her father during the Ukraine war and hear some behind-the-scenes stories from The Kapil Sharma Show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this emotional yet entertaining conversation between Deepak and Irina.

Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro

01:43 IPL 2026 Recap

08:12 Reading Irina’s DMs

12:25 The Reel That Changed Everything

14:09 Why She Moved to Mumbai

20:07 Dark Side of Contract Dancing

29:27 Becoming a True Mumbaikar

31:49 Irina vs Hindi

40:39 Bigg Boss Marathi Experience

51:47 Losing Her Father to War

58:29 Behind The Kapil Sharma Show

01:07:21 Closing Note

The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!

We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.

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On episode 147 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa, President of Vrindavan Heritage Tower and Co-Founder & Vice-Chairman of The Akshaya Patra Foundation.In this episode, we discuss Krishna consciousness, spirituality, karma, Bhajan Clubbing, Naam Jap, and why Gen Z is becoming more spiritual. Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa also shares insights on alcohol, non-vegetarian food, devotion, the Mahabharata, surrendering to God, and the secrets to inner peace and success.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful conversation between Deepak and Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa.Episode Timestamp: 00:00 Intro 01:22 Gen Z and Spirituality 03:32 Bhajan Clubbing 11:54 Non-Veg, Alcohol & Karma 18:48 4 Pillars of Spirituality 27:44 Krishna Stories from Vrindavan 33:00 Loving Krishna Too Much? 37:18 Spirituality and Material Life 38:24 Why Krishna Allowed War 47:02 Benefits of Naam Jap 52:42 5 Factors of Success 55:17 Surrender to God 01:00:30 Why Me, Krishna? 01:06:08 Closing NoteThe Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Shri Chanchalapathi Dasa here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chanchalapathidasaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chanchalapathidasFor collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

On episode 145 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Dahryn Trivedi to explore the intersection of science, spirituality, and the existence of God.In this episode, Dahryn explains how consciousness can be studied through its effects, much like gravity, and how her organization works on scientifically measuring spiritual energy. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this thought provoking and eye opening conversation between Deepak and Dahryn.Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro02:44 Can Science Prove God11:56 Religion as an Industry15:45 Standards for Spiritual Leaders21:59 Dahryn’s Personal Journey25:40 Measuring Consciousness in a Lab32:02 Scientific Resistance36:52 Impact on Industry and Agriculture54:08 Clinical Trials and Mental Health01:02:50 Closing NoteThe Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is to not have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.About Dahryn Trivedi:Dahryn Trivedi is an Enlightened and miraculous being, gifted with the ability to transform living organisms at the cellular level and non-living materials at the atomic level. She is also a world-renowned international speaker and an Enlightened Master at Divine Connection International, a non-profit organization that offers an unprecedented, scientifically proven, and life-changing solution for personal development, spiritual growth, better health, and a higher quality of life. Alongside her guru and husband, Guruji Mahendra Trivedi, Dahryn is on a mission to integrate science, religion, and consciousness to vastly improve the human condition and benefit humanity on a global scale. She has shared her message at NASDAQ and BW Wellbeing World, and has been featured on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, and the CW.Read more about their work, research, offerings or to connect, visit:https://DivineConnection.orghttps://Dahryn.com Follow Dahryn on social media:https://www.facebook.com/DahrynTrivedi/https://www.instagram.com/dahryntrivedi/https://www.youtube.com/@DahrynTrivediDisclaimer:This video is for informational and educational purposes only. Divine Connection International offers Divine Blessing programs and does not provide medical, legal, or professional advice. Individual results may vary, and no specific outcomes are guaranteed. For more details, visit: https://divineconnection.org/disclaimerTo read the full research, click here - https://divineconnection.org/science-researchFollow The Chill Hour:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechillhourpodTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/thechillhourpodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YKTHIhAFL2i0fDN32sOkX?si=7abdc9607e8444f5Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chill-hour-with-deepak-pareek/id1687461389Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9lMGQ2ODE1OC9wb2RjYXN0L3JzcwConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21If you want me to come to your School/College/Organisation and deliver a speaking engagement/conduct a workshop on any topic, you can write to me at [email protected] and I'll be honored to do so. For collaborations: [email protected]

On episode 144 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Aditi Surana, high performance coach and mindset expert who helps people unlock their true potential.In this episode, Aditi breaks down what high performance really means and why curiosity is the foundation of growth. She explains how asking better questions can remove doubts, whether challenges like 75 Hard actually work, and the one skill every high performer develops. We also discuss how to overcome fear, activate your growth mode, and stay calm even in high pressure situations.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this insightful and empowering conversation between Deepak and Aditi.00:00 Intro02:44 What Is High Performance09:10 Why Curiosity Matters11:14 Ask Yourself Better Whys26:04 Does 75 Hard Really Work29:45 The One Skill of High Performers46:53 How to Beat Fear50:51 Real Examples of High Performers55:16 Activating Growth Mode01:05:08 Staying Calm Under Pressure01:18:05 Closing NoteThe Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Aditi here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aditisuranaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AditiSuranaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aditisurana For collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

On episode 143 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Swanand Kirkire, one of India’s most celebrated lyricists, singers, and storytellers.In this episode, Swanand talks about his journey in the industry, how he crafted some of his most famous songs, and the emotional depth behind his writing. He opens up about male friendships, why overthinking is the true foundation of a writer, and the loneliness that often comes with the creative process. He also shares the saddest realities of being a writer and what it truly takes to survive in the world of art.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this soulful and deeply thoughtful conversation between Deepak and Swanand.00:00 Intro01:50 Drunk Male Friendships06:09 Are Writers Always School Toppers11:08 When Do You Become an Artist14:31 The Power of Silence17:20 Overthinking Builds Writers20:02 What Break a Leg Really Means23:51 Is Bollywood Still Making Good Films27:32 The Beauty of Indori Language29:04 Arijit Singh Retirement Talk34:14 The Story of Shor36:35 On Bawra Mann40:40 Top 3 Indian Song Lyrics43:44 How Art Gives Meaning to Grief47:34 Are People Having Less Fun Today52:55 Talking About Three of Us54:44 Biggest Regret in Life01:00:45 Oo Ri Chiraiya01:03:42 Closing NoteAbout The Chill Hour Podcast:The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Swanand here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanandkirkireYoutube: https:// www.youtube.com/@swanandkirkire2762 For collaborations: ⁠[email protected]