Join Priya Malik and Varun Duggirala as they dive deep into Priya’s creative process, being a misfit, how her relationship... more

If there was a guidebook on how to deal with the unprecedented challenges life throws at you, a lot of... more

Join Harshil Karia, Founder of India’s most impactful digital agencies Schbang and FoxyMoron, and Varun Duggirala chat about finding purpose... more

Fear is a powerful emotion. We feel things deeply and intensely whenever we are faced with things that scares us.... more

Nakuul Mehta and Varun Duggirala dive deep into fatherhood, being vulnerable as men, feeling like an outsider, chasing purpose and... more

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, Ashdin Doctor and Varun Duggirala dive deep into the concept of ‘Habitology’, the... more

Varun Duggirala and Sharib Hashmi reminisce on their MTV days and chat about Sharib’s inspiring journey to becoming an actor,... more

Ask Me Anything - but with a twist! Tune in to Varun Duggirala answering questions shared about life, work and... more

Anuv Jain, the Indian Indie musical genius behind songs like “Baarishein”, “Alag Aasaman” and “Gul”, and Varun Duggirala dove deep... more

Ritam Bhatnagar, Founder of India Film Project, and I chat about how he founded the IFP, his massive Lego collection... more

In this episode of Take aPause, media entrepreneur Ashwin Suresh chats with Varun Duggirala on taking calculated risks and making... more

Valuing and nurturing the relationships that really matter is so important for a fulfilling life. On this episode of Take... more

We live in our bodies but how much do we really understand about how they work? On this episode of Take... more

We’ve all grown up on films. Our first love was usually a hero/heroine on the big screen pulling out grand... more

How powerful is humour as a unifying force in the world? Are we drawn to it because it’s a coping... more

The true essence of a city is not in the famous monuments it houses, or the delicacies available in the... more

As you scroll through your explore page, you are bound to come across a horde of talented content creators. The... more

Our brain – it dictates every decision we make, but how much do we really know about how it works?... more

Ever wondered what it’s really like to deal with celebrities, and that too at their own weddings? Celeb wedding photographer... more

Get inspired and learn from the success story of young entrepreneur Vedant Lamba. He has built a successful business in... more

Are you always looking for actionable insights you can apply to your life and track your personal growth? On this... more

The art of conversation is an important skill. As social animals, we cannot do without human connections, and conversations play... more

There’s never been a time in human history when we as a species have been as “connected” as we are... more

People often believe that there is only one way to start your entrepreneurial journey. But the more you talk to... more

When you’re a creator, confidence is considered a given. As a creator there is a level of vulnerability that comes... more

Once you reach a certain point in adulthood, work starts taking up the number one spot in your list of... more

Trigger Warning: The following content may contain sensitive themes that is not suitable for all audiences. Listener Discretion is Advised.  Relationships... more

If happiness is an emotion, and emotions, by definition, a part of our consciousness, then why do we go out... more

Being onstage and performing can be an overwhelming experience for many. However, for some, it fills them with energy, and... more

Whether due to language barriers or lack of access, the true potential of India's youth beyond Tier 1 cities remains... more

In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks to the talented Kubbra Sait as they delve deeper into her life... more

If life’s a journey, we are its passengers. Sometimes we find ourselves lost on our way, wishing there was something... more

When we say we are passionate about something, it usually stems from a place of knowledge. We are well-informed about... more

In the pursuit of perceived uniqueness, we often tend to avoid being repetitive. If you think about the most famous,... more

In the digital world, content is the currency that works. To ensure a steady stream of income (read: content) in... more

Our mind is a powerful tool. Creative thinkers have channeled this power for centuries to build architectural marvels, invent technological... more

We are all dealing with our own demons and fighting battles every day. Somedays we lose big, everything feels tougher,... more

We all worry about the future. Its uncertain nature, its ability to throw curveballs, and the resulting worry about whether... more

In our growing-up years, the chance to make our own decisions seems like the ticket to freedom we all crave.... more

We often find ourselves weighing our options before every decision. Our hands get clammy, we have sleepless nights, we overthink... more

Our body is an intuitive and efficient machine. Along with performing so many functions, it is also deeply attuned to... more

When doing something we love and enjoy, the passage of time and the volume of effort we put in seem... more

The very act of our inception was a race! Since then, we have just been running through life, chasing our... more

If you had to list down everything you want to achieve, how long would the list be? The expectations we... more

How many times have you seen a success story and thought to yourself, why not me? How many times have... more

Our first instinct when we know someone is struggling is to ensure we give them support. We state similar instances... more

Our lives are filled with moments that can alter its course. It is upto us to decide whether to take... more

When you think of the word “fear”, what comes to mind? Is it a collection of small things, or just... more

Do you know who the first man on the moon was? The first Indian to win the Olympic gold? History... more

A question most of us have heard often is, ‘what is your 5-year plan?’ While we may have some semblance... more

The word bragging by definition is to speak with pride about something you have done or something you possess. Confidence,... more

We all have big plans for our lives and our future. The enormity of our goals can sometimes be extremely... more

Conversations are the currency of the networking world. Every interaction comes with a subtext, a silent agenda. The way to... more

When you own up to a mistake you’ve made, you indicate that you’re willing to change and rectify things.This may... more

Each time you avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you end up creating a bigger problem for another day – a day... more

None of us are born fearful. But we all develop different fears over time. Our fears usually stem from one... more

Does working longer hours really lead to more productivity? Does pushing yourself to the point  of exhaustion really lead to... more

Do you find yourself constantly planning your future? Do you also find yourself constantly anxious? Now take a pause, do... more

We’ve all experienced life in the fast lane - fast-tracked careers, working 10 hours a day, rushing from one thing... more

There is no harsher critic than the voice in your own head. It calls you out for past mistakes and... more

Why do we often say yes, when we really want to say no? In this episode, Varun and Ankur talk... more

Have you ever taken a road trip? While the excitement of the destination is what everyone’s focused on, sometimes the... more

Quentin Tarantino is one of the most celebrated filmmakers of our time. Aspiring writers can only dream of emulating his... more

Is confidence inherent or can it be developed? Is confidence all that it’s made out to be? Maybe there are... more

Welcome to APause Book Club! Here we talk to authors and try to understand the unique process that went into... more

We’ve all been in brainstorming sessions where there are two kinds of people. One who is just sprouting ideas constantly... more

Have you been told to move on, look at the positives, be happy when you’re at a low phase in... more

It is common human tendency to think of the end result before beginning a project. It is our self-preservation that... more

Do you find yourself often swallowing your opinion? Do you not feel confident enough to share your thoughts with the... more

You’ve often heard the terms, ‘I’ll sleep when I die’, ‘I work 24/7’ or ‘Fake it till you make it’.... more

What do you need to be a successful YouTuber today? Is simply having an internet connection and decent editing skills... more

“Sales”, the term, is often followed by a shadow of negative emotions.  Sales are an integral part of winning both businesses... more

Do you constantly find yourself chasing deadlines? Does your to-do list overwhelm you?  In this episode of Take aPause, Varun shares... more

Have you heard the saying “Aim for the stars, and you might get to the moon”? Well, it sets us... more

In this episode of Take aPause, Varun and Leeza discuss the hush-hush way sex is discussed in Indian society. Leeza... more

If you had to equate yourself to an object, what would it be? Do you have an answer? Shonda Rhimes, in... more

The podcast revolution has definitely given non-readers something to binge on,  especially for the generation that has grown up through... more

We have all entered meetings with certain expectations. Either we expect to leave the room with all our ideas heard... more

We are often burdened by problems that we truly cannot control. We worry about things that we cannot change. In... more

Journaling doesn’t have a specific process; everyone chooses their own time and purpose for it. Varun self-admittedly journals sporadically but... more

In this episode of Take aPause, Varun Mayya and Varun Duggirala discuss their entrepreneurial journey and choices. While Mayya assesses... more

We often struggle to keep the evolving nature of our careers, life and the world around us in constant sync... more

Being a public personality does not always mean that it guarantees public speaking confidence. Varun talks about an incident from... more

Is hard work the surest route to success? Or is there a way to strategically mix in slacking off with... more

In this snippet from The Ranveer Show, Varun shares his thoughts on family life, asserting that no matter how busy... more

Most of us believe that facts are the best way to persuade people to believe what we want them to... more

Fitness can be an extremely intimidating task for some. Taking that first step to enter a gym can be overwhelming.... more

Have you struggled with remembering things and often look for ways to improve your memory? Varun shares tips from four... more

We work to achieve goals we set for ourselves. And often these goals are to attain a life we all... more

Ever felt that crushing sense of self-doubt every time you set out to do something outside your comfort zone? A... more

Do you find yourself often looking for newer pieces to consume? In this episode, Varun talks about why it would... more

It’s ingrained in us to use a gentle tone of voice, to not raise our voice and use negative words... more

Many of us dream of achieving peak human performance and try different methods. American author Stephen Kotler has a 4... more

We often believe we are the main characters of our life, as we should. Well, what would the main character... more

Do you struggle with being decisive, especially when it comes to saying “no”? Are you someone who tends to settle... more

When faced with a long to-do list, do you tend to feel ‘lazy’? Do you find yourself constantly self-diagnosing every... more

We all hate that person who says “I told you so” when they turn out to be right about something.... more

When you’re your best version, the light inside you shines at its brightest. In her book Atlas of the Heart,... more

Are you envious of confident people? Well, it might help you to know that they’re not always as confident as... more

Building strong, healthy relationships that last is no easy feat. Oftentimes, for reasons unknown, you may find yourself in relationships... more

Circumstances in life sometimes feel never-ending but they are in reality just finite events. The non-permanence of our state can... more

Do you often call yourself an ‘overthinker’? Do you feel an overwhelming sense of unease every time you need to... more

Haven’t we all seen ‘NO REGRETS’ stickers and tattoos? People embracing their decisions without regrets is most definitely a freeing... more

Do you want to change something about yourself or learn something new, but can’t seem to establish a disciplined routine? Ask... more

As much as we might hate them, it’s the challenges we face that help us grow. But most of the... more

We love to hate on labels, as we should. And yet, we tend to label ourselves so many things –... more

Growing up, did your parents and teachers tell you to give it your all? Even as an adult, do you... more

Do you feel the need to overshare on social media out of the fear of being forgotten? Perhaps it would... more

How often do you let fear decide for you? Do you end up not trying something simply out of fear?... more

Is brilliance an outcome of one mind or the coming together of many minds? In a world that champions the... more

We’re constantly juggling the various spheres of our life – work, family, friends, health – trying to find a balance.... more

Problems can appear at times like a whirlpool, surrounding you entirely and pulling you in deeper. The small, mundane ones... more

Does it feel like the world is out to get you? Like fate is not benevolent in your specific case?... more

In the first chat episode of Take a Pause, Varun is joined by entrepreneur, content creator, and author Ankur Warikoo... more

Every time you choose to learn something, are you only learning enough to hold conversations about it, or are you... more

How is it that everything The Rock touches turns into gold? Find out on today’s episode, as Varun decodes the... more

Ever been asked this question – Who do you want to be like? Have you ever found yourself emulating someone... more

Luck shows up in all our lives. More for some, less for others but luck does show up.Varun shares an... more

We all want BIG victories in life. Pop culture has glamourized them with the scenes of big tournaments and boardroom... more

We keep worrying about the future and all it entails. What's going to come?  What's going to happen?  Where you're going to end... more