What's Your Mantra?

What does it take to sound like Bollywood’s biggest stars? And can mimicry actually become a career?In this episode of What’s Your Mantra? with Mantra Mugdh, Kettan Singh and Priya Raina take us behind the art of mimicry, comedy and voice performance — from Sunil Grover and Johny Lever to impressions of Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan, Juhi Chawla, Sachin Tendulkar and more.In this episode:🎭 Can mimicry limit acting opportunities?🎙️ Why Sunil Grover is unmatched⭐ Amitabh Bachchan & Shah Rukh Khan’s voice tonality🎬 Dubbing vs spoofing😂 The legendary Johny Lever🏏 Being the voice of Sachin Tendulkar🎤 Connecting with celebrities through their voices🔥 Mimicking celebrities in front of them🎯 Guess the Celebrity Game00:00-00:54 Trailer00:55-02:03 Intro02:04-05:24 Does Doing Mimicry and Comedy Limit Acting Opportunities?05:25-11:04 Sunil Grover Being the Best at What He Does11:05-14:29 Priya Raina Mimics Kangana Ranaut in Front of Her14:30-16:00 Kettan’s Hrithik Roshan Mimicry You Can’t Miss16:01-18:20 Kettan & Paritosh’s Famous Lockdown Videos | Ravi Kishan Mimicry18:21-20:07 Juhi Chawla Gets Mimicked in Front of Her20:08-22:19 Dubbing vs Spoofing: What’s the Difference?22:20-23:30 The Amitabh Bachchan & Shah Rukh Khan Voice Connection23:31-27:20 How Did Kettan’s Mimicry Journey Begin?27:21-31:13 The Legendary Johny Lever31:14-33:45 Becoming the Voice of Sachin Tendulkar33:46-37:43 Connecting with Celebrities Through Their Voices37:44-39:14 Celebrities Who Don’t Like Being Mimicked39:15-41:45 Kettan Mimics Shashi Tharoor & Donald Trump41:46-45:11 Guess the Celebrity Game45:12-46:15 OutroWatch the full conversation and discover the voices, stories and secrets behind the art of mimicry.Subscribe to What’s Your Mantra? for more conversations with artists, performers and storytellers.Kettan Singh, Priya Raina, Kettan Singh podcast, Priya Raina podcast, Kettan Singh interview, Priya Raina interview, Kettan Singh mimicry, Priya Raina mimicry, mimicry, mimicry artist, mimicry comedy, Bollywood mimicry, Bollywood voices, voices of Bollywood stars, celebrity mimicry, celebrity impressions, Bollywood celebrity impressions, Sunil Grover, Sunil Grover mimicry

On What’s Your Mantra, we’re celebrating the incredible voice actors and mimicry artists India has, the artists who can transform their voice, become a completely different character, and bring a world of personalities to life.In this episode, our guest is VIP, one of India’s OG voice artists and mimicry performers, along with his incredibly talented daughter Dhwani Pawar, who is carving her own path in the world of voices and performance.From performing on Comedy Circus alongside comedy legends like Johnny Lever, Kapil Sharma, Krishna and other stalwarts, to decades of mastering voices, characters and comedy, VIP has been an integral part of India’s mimicry and entertainment landscape.Together, VIP and Dhwani take our host Mantra through their journey, their craft and the evolution of mimicry across generations. If you enjoyed the episode, like, share and comment with your favourite moment, and subscribe to the channel for more conversations with India’s finest voice artists and mimicry performers. 🎙️

From a Dentist to India's finest voice artist & mimicry performer — this is the incredible journey of Sumedh Shinde!How does someone perfectly imitate Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Nigam, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and many more... without ever receiving formal training?In this episode of What's Your Mantra, Mantra sits down with Sumedh Shinde to learn about the art, science, and years of dedication behind professional mimicry, dubbing, voice acting, and singing.Sumedh shares fascinating stories about:🎭 His journey from dentistry to becoming one of India's most sought-after mimicry artists🎤 His orchestra days and first stage performance🎙️ How he cracked Hrithik Roshan's voice for dubbing projects🎶 The day Sonu Nigam noticed him and started following him🎬 Working in ads, films, voice-overs & dubbing🎧 Why mimicry is much more than simply copying a voice🤖 AI's impact on dubbing and whether actors should own their voicesIf you've ever wondered how voice artists transform into your favourite celebrities, this episode is a must-watch.00:00 - 02:17 – Highlight of the episode: Welcome Sumedh Shinde02:17 – Sumedh Shinde's Journey from Dentist to "Doctor of Impersonations"02:50 – Roots in Singing vs. Mimicry03:16 – Kapil and Mantra bonding on singing04:08 – Voice Imitation & Singing04:34 – The Kishore Kumar Legend05:38 – First Stage Performance – The Orchestra Days07:58 – School Days: Mimicry Before It Had a Name08:15 – Why Mimicry Has No Formal "Training Ground"08:55 – Mimicry vs. Acting – Where's the Line?09:58 – Respect for the Art Form: Mimicry as Stand-Up11:26 – The Big Break: "Aisi Ki Taisi" & Entering into Voice-Over World12:26 – Cracking Hrithik Roshan's Voice & Dubbing14:00 – People sumedh looked up to & bollywood influence14:30 – Sudesh Bhosle & the Kalyanji-Anandji Story17:28 – Doing Sonu Nigam During Lockdown18:09 – Sonu Nigam Notices & Starts Following Him19:10 – Mantra imitating Amir Khan20:05 – Sonu Nigam appreciated him and followed him22:06 – Why Mimicking a Singer's Speaking Voice Is Harder Than Singing22:13 – Cricket Analogy: Sachin vs. Dravid vs. Lara24:10 – Why He Doesn't Attempt Salman Khan24:44 – Shoutout to Vikas & Fellow Artists25:12 – Rahul Daswani & Chetan Shashital's Brilliance25:55 – Chetan Shashital's Advice on Voice Acting26:26 – Cracking Hrithik Roshan's Voice27:01 – How to work on your diction?28:37 – Hrithik's reaction after hearing sumedh29:15 – Story behind Hrithik's ad dub 30:10 – Connection with AR Rehman30:35 – 2 most important things in mimicry30:47 – Cracking John Abraham's Voice31:40 – Imran Hashmi & the Indian Idol Audition Moment32:36 – Unique Voices: Shahid Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayushmann Khurrana33:01 – Mimicking AR Rehman34:14 – His Own Singing Journey & Indian Idol Auditions, Stage shows37:34 – Bollywood party hosted by Javed Akhtar and sumedh's mimicry won everyone's heart38:07 – Mimicking Anil Kapoor38:40 – Sunil Grover's "Major Nuances vs. Minor Nuances" Theory41:05 – Tips for Aspiring Mimicry Artists | Masterclass on Mimicry44:44 – List of Voices which sumedh does45:15 – AI's Impact on Dubbing & the Creative Industry46:50 – Actors Patenting Their Voices47:42 – Fun Game: Guess the Actor + Song Combo51:35 – Closing Thoughts & Thank You

This week on What’s Your Mantra, we are joined by DJ Rink – one of India’s most iconic and celebrated female DJs, who has ruled dance floors, Bollywood parties, luxury weddings, clubs and music festivals for over 20 years. From the early days of DJ culture in India to today’s Gen Z music wave, she has seen it all. In this episode, DJ Rink opens up about:

• Her journey as a female DJ in a male-dominated industry
• Learning the craft from OG legends like DJ Suketu, Nikhil Chinapa, DJ Akhil, DJ Nasha and more
• Her first gig, first console experience and how DJs mastered music before technology changed everything
• Wild Bollywood party stories, celebrity dance floor moments and luxury wedding gigs
• Crazy event experiences involving fights, guns and unpredictable crowds
• Goa nightlife, Shiva Valley, secret party scenes and India’s top party cities
• Why Gen Z is shifting towards spiritual music, bhajan nights, EDM healing vibes and conscious concerts
• Her upcoming spiritual music concept BrahmandThis is more than a podcast episode, it’s a deep dive into India’s DJ culture, nightlife evolution, Bollywood parties and the future of music.00:00 - 01:10 Highlight of the episode01:34 Welcome DJ Rink - India’s No.1 Female DJ02:02 What people misunderstand about DJs & DJ culture03:40 Why DJing is a real art form, not just pressing buttons04:49 How technology changed DJing over the years04:58 DJ Rink’s early journey & learning from legends- DJ Suketu, Nikhil Chinapa, DJ Akhil, DJ Nasha and more05:25 DJ Akhtar, DJ Suketu, Akbar Sami & the OG era of DJs06:36 Training, certification from Jo Azaredo & becoming a professional DJ 07:20 Experience learning from DJ Akhtar08:11 First DJ console struggles & learning again from zero09:51 Mentor stories – DJ Suketu & industry support12:51 Mantra's story with DJ Nasha aka Ritesh13:42 First commercial gig at Jain Jagruti Center16:10 First international show in Singapore17:06 Challenges faced by female DJs in India | Why female DJs had to prove themselves more18:05 Wedding DJ life – craziest baraat & dance floor stories19:29 Stage collapse during a wedding performance21:14 Story of Bride ran away before the wedding!22:32 Top 5 Party Cities of India (DJ Rink Rankings)22:44 Hyderabad party culture23:13 Bengaluru nightlife & international music crowd24:00 Kolkata nightlife surprises and things to do25:51 Goa – India’s Party Capital?26:27 Is Goa losing its party charm?27:16 Pondicherry & secret party scenes27:37 Drugs, Secret Parties & What Really Happens After Midnight 29:10 Bhajan Nights trend in 202630:47 Spiritual music, sound healing & frequencies33:01 What EDM does to our mind?35:46 DJ Rink reveals new spiritual music IP – Brahmand | Vipassana experience & silence after music life37:12 Delhi vs Mumbai – Which city parties harder?38:08 Most stylish party crowd in India39:45 Hrithik Roshan and Bollywood Celebs in clubs41:03 Allu Arjun dancing in Hyderabad Club41:23 Mantra and Allu Arjun's bonding42:35 A Guest Pulled Out a GUN at a Wedding She Was Playing 44:42 Rapid Fire – Honey Singh, Diljit, Rahman & more46:15 Sonu Nigam on Stage singing in Sunidhi's Voice48:04 Women in male-dominated industries – DJ Rink’s message49:18 How female DJs are changing the game today

From sweeping cyber cafés for ₹700 to building one of India’s biggest tattoo brands — this is the unbelievable journey of Sunny Bhanushali, founder of Aliens Tattoo.

In this powerful episode of What’s Your Mantra, Sunny reveals why tattoos are not just art—but deeply personal stories, emotions, and sometimes even therapy.

We dive into:The real meaning of tattoos and why they’re more than just trends ,Emotional tattoo stories that will stay with you Sunny’s rags-to-riches journey from the streets of MumbaiThe iconic moment when Virat Kohli walked into his studioStories behind tattoos of celebrities like Hardik Pandya, Arjun Kapoor & Kriti SanonThe truth about tattoo cover-ups, myths & mistakesWhy tattoo artists act like therapists for their clients.

This episode is raw, emotional, and inspiring — showing how ink can capture life’s deepest moments.If you’ve ever thought about getting a tattoo… you NEED to watch this.

00:00:00 - 00:00:54 Teaser of the episode

00:00:54 - 00:02:03 Introduction of Sunny Bhanushali | India's Most Wanted Tattoo Artist

00:03:27 What is tattoo for him and is it a personal space?00:03:45 Is your tattoo artist your therapist?

00:05:55 Levels of consultation he does when someone comes for tattoo

00:07:11 Why people come to Alien Tattoos

00:07:32 Most emotional tattoo story of Shiva

00:10:52 Story of 7 year old boy who saw Blue entity "Shiva"

00:14:47 Everyday life of Tattoo artist & stories of people they get to know

00:15:35 Story of a boy who wanted to write his mom's name on his forehead

00:22:55 First tattoo of Sunny | He did on his own body

00:24:08 Where it all began for sunny | Career in Tattoo

00:29:22 First time he saw Tattoo Artist in real life

00:34:02 Why Gods tattoo are the most common tattoos?00:39:37 Virat Kohli at aliens tattoo & his tattoo story

00:47:21 Sunny's learning years and him as a teacher

00:51:58 - Hardik Pandya in real life & secret behind his leopard tattoo

00:55:03 - Stories of Tattoo coverups

00:56.17 - Arjun Kapoor and Kriti sanon tattoos

01.02.10 - tattoo industry myths and facts

01:04:00 Questions from a tattoo enthusiast

Before Shreya Ghoshal became a legend… before Sunidhi Chauhan ruled every stage… one man saw what nobody else did. 🎵In this episode of What's Your Mantra?, Mantra sits down with the legendary Gajendra Singh — the visionary producer and director who created India's most iconic family show Closeup Antakshari (Zee TV) and the game-changing music reality show Sa Re Ga Ma Pa.This is the untold story behind India's golden era of television.

🎤 WHAT WE TALK ABOUT:✅ How Antakshari was born — and why it became every family's Sunday evening ritual✅ The real story of how Shreya Ghoshal was discovered on Sa Re Ga Ma Pa✅ Sunidhi Chauhan's journey — what Gajendra Singh saw before the world did✅ The inside story of Annu Kapoor as the face of Antakshari✅ 90s TV vs today's OTT world — what we gained and what we lost forever✅ The business of creating a hit show from scratch with zero blueprint

What happens when you talk to an AI influencer like a real person? In this episode, Mantra sit down with AI influencer Naina.Avtr  @NainaAvtr  to explore the future of artificial intelligence and social media. We dive deep into how AI influencers are changing the creator economy, whether AI could replace humans, and what it actually feels like for an AI to interact with people online.Naina shares her perspective on how AI may take over parts of our world, the psychology behind AI-human conversations, and how virtual personalities are gaining millions of followers on platforms like Instagram.We also take things a step further and explore a fun experiment — what it would be like to go on a date with an AI influencer. The conversation gets surprisingly real and reveals a side of AI that most people have never seen before.If you're curious about AI influencers, the future of social media, and how humans will interact with AI in the coming years, this episode is for you.Follow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsyourmantrapod?igsh=MTAybWQ0N3JodWRpZw==

Marriage today is no longer just about love — it’s about trust, verification, and awareness.In this hard-hitting episode, Detective Tanya Puri reveals real investigation cases involving pre-marital fraud, post-marital cheating, matrimonial scams, secret affairs, AI misuse, and shocking crimes.From arranged marriage background checks to celebrity affairs, from Gen Z cheating cases to wives murdering husbands, Real-life Dolly Ki Doli-style matrimonial scams, Signs of red flags before marriage, this episode exposes the dark reality behind relationships and marriages in India.This episode is a must-watch for anyone planning marriage, already married, or curious about real crime investigations in India.00:00 - 01:19 Episode Highlights | Real Detective Life Revealed01:22 Episode Introduction | Meet Detective Tanya Puri02:31 Detective Baldev Puri (Tanya’s Father) | Legacy & Inspiration02:53 Detective Stories From Childhood | Early Signs of an Investigator03:47 How Tanya Puri Started Her Detective Career04:49 Women’s Intuition & Sixth Sense | Tanya’s First College Case06:50 Women in Detective Career | Top Skills to Become a Detective07:52 Real-Life Investigation & Field Work Explained09:08 Detective Myths vs Reality | Truth Behind Movies09:38 Are Women Detectives Better Than Men? Honest Perspective10:15 Matrimonial, Pre-Marital & Post-Marital Investigations Explained11:37 Marital & Relationship Cases Rising in Today’s Time12:26 Mistrust in Marriage | A Major Reason Behind Broken Relationships12:52 Arranged Marriage Warning Signs | What to Check Before Marriage13:34 Understanding In-Laws Before Marriage | Hidden Red Flags14:03 Why Women Involvement in Crime Is Increasing14:15 Real Investigation Case | Wife’s Affair With Brother-in-Law15:47 Real case of Step father and Daughter having affair17:50 Why Pre-Marital Investigation Matters | Palash & Smriti Mandhana Case Explained18:57 Real Case | Groom Cheated on the Wedding Day20:18 How to Spot Red Flags in a Relationship Before Marriage21:52 Societal Pressure to Marry | The Hidden Cause of Broken Marriages22:11 Real Investigation Case | Two Sisters & One Boyfriend24:27 College Students Caught in Prostitution Racket 26:17 How to Know If a Detective Is Spying on You in Real Life27:13 Celebrity Cases vs Common People | Key Differences in Investigations28:00 Celebrity Affair Exposed | Bollywood Actor & Much Younger Actress29:06 Post-Marital Investigation | 75-Year-Old Husband’s Affair With House Help31:35 1 Reason Why 90% of Marriages Break Today32:16 Cheating Using AI in Arranged Marriages | New-Age Fraud Explained34:54 Real-Life Matrimonial Scam | Dolly Ki Doli-Style Wedding Fraud Exposed35:50 Matrimonial Website Scam | Active Con Artist Network Still Operating38:00 Shocking Murder Case | Wife & Her Female Partner Kill Husband40:50 Serial Killer Woman Crime Case | Woman Who Marries Men to Kill Them43:06 Are Women Involved in Crime More Than Before? Reality vs Perception 44:30 Pre-Marriage Family Background Check | In-Laws Exposed for False Status46:52 Gen Z Relationship Case | Modern-Day Cheating Explained 49:21 Most Bizarre Investigation Case Request for Detective Tanya Puri51:55 Episode Conclusion

In this powerful episode of What’s Your Mantra Podcast, we sit down with Prithwi Singh, Founder of Khetika, to uncover the real truth about food adulteration in India, the commercialization of our food system, and why modern eating habits are silently harming our health.From chakki-ground spices to nutrient-preserving machines, Prithwi Singh shares how traditional Indian food wisdom has been replaced by powdered, preserved, and chemically altered food — and how brands like Khetika are working to bring authentic, farm-fresh, and clean ingredients back to Indian kitchens.This episode dives deep into Indian spices, curcumin benefits, tadka science, lactose intolerance, rising food allergies, and the disconnect between farmers and consumers. You’ll also learn why villages once ate better than cities, how guilt eating replaced conscious eating, and what questions every consumer must ask a food brand today.00:00 - 01:02 Episode Highlights | Food Adulteration, Indian Spices & Health Truths01:02 - 01:55 Guest Introduction | Prithwi Singh, Founder of Khetika02:15 - How Prithwi Singh’s Journey Started | Why He Chose to Serve Pure Food03:30 Village Food vs City Food | How Our Relationship With Food Changed04:17 Why We’re Disconnected From Food Today | Eating Has Become Guilt05:05 Conscious Eating vs Guilt Eating | Modern Food Habits Explained06:07 Commercialization of Food | When Food Became a Business, Not Nourishment06:50 Why Don’t We Get Food Directly From Farms? | Broken Supply Chain07:29 Why Food Adulteration Happens in India | Reality of the Food Industry08:25 Nutritional Value of Indian Spices | Ancient Wisdom Backed by Science09:21 Curcumin Benefits Explained | How Turmeric Heals the Body09:51 Why Food Allergies Are Rising Today | Loss of Natural Immunity10:22 The Most Powerful Ingredient Hidden in Your Kitchen11:59 Scientific Reason Behind Tadka | Why Indian Cooking Is So Intelligent13:22 How to Balance Food & Live a Healthy Life Naturally14:13 Why Sweets Were Eaten Before Meals | Jaggery & Ghee Logic Explained17:52 How Khetika Is Bringing Authentic Spices Back to Indian Kitchens18:20 Are We Eating Powder Instead of Real Spices? | Shocking Truth19:20 Adulteration in Cumin Salt | White Marble Found in Spices20:50 Preservatives in Packaged Food | How Food Industry Affects Health24:30 Farmers Are the Backbone of India | Are Farmers Happy Today?27:02 Urban India’s Misconceptions About Farmers & Food29:00 As a Consumer, What Questions Should You Ask a Food Brand?31:36 Lessons From an Agricultural Background | Farming to Food Brands34:27 Is the Food Industry Slowly Poisoning Us? | Hard Truths36:04 Khetika’s Nutrient-Preserving Chakki & Traditional Machines39:10 Why India Is the World’s Spice Capital40:29 Best Mirchi in India Comes From Andhra Pradesh | Spice Geography41:10 Old Indian Nuskhas & Home Remedies From the Kitchen42:30 Lactose Tolerance Then vs Now | Why Our Bodies Have Changed46:50 Khetika’s Healthy Chutneys | Clean Ingredients Explained48:54 Khetika Instant Ragi & Moong Dosa Batter | Gut-Friendly Indian Foods50:56 Conclusion | Returning to Conscious Eating & Real Food

In this Exclusive Interview, Mantra sits down with IPS Yashasvi Yadav (ADG, Maharashtra Cyber) to reveal the biggest cyber crimes in India today, how cyber criminals are becoming smarter, and why sextortion is one of the fastest-growing digital threats in the country.From eye-opening real cases to behind-the-scenes insights into how Maharashtra Cyber Crime Department tracks, investigates, and shuts down online criminals, this episode exposes the dark reality of India’s digital world — and what every citizen must do to stay safe.IPS Yashasvi Yadav shares:• The highest-risk cyber crimes affecting Indians right now• Why sextortion cases are rising rapidly• How online blackmail traps victims psychologically• Real cyber crime cases that changed policing• How cyber police fight organised digital crime networks• Practical cyber safety awareness every internet user needsFollow Us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whatsyourmantrapod?igsh=MTAybWQ0N3JodWRpZw==