Episodes

  • S09E08: Now I Want To Talk! with VIP Guest Partha Sinha

    S09E08: Now I Want To Talk! with VIP Guest Partha Sinha
    Jan 23 2025
    Partha Sinha is the President of the Times of India Group, one of the most influential media groups of India. He’s a seasoned leader with proven track record in the brand, media, digital and communication space. Ex Citibanker, ex VP Strategy Ogilvy, ex marketing chief Zee Telefilms, ex head of strategy SE Asia for Publicis, ex Managing Partner BBH, ex MD and Vice Chairman, McCann WordGroup. In 2020, I asked Partha to connect me to a few people for my podcast. He connected me to one of India’s top directors, Shoojit Sircar. The podcast with Shoojit turned into ongoing chat over the next two years. When Shoojit first talked about making a movie on me, I thought this was the biggest prank Partha had played on me. It was the connection from him that set the ball rolling for the movie, I Want To Talk. I was very excited that Partha and his wife Chaitali were the first to see the movie outside of the core group. In this podcast, Partha, a brilliant mind who guided the conversation so effortlessly into the depth of the heart, but never making it too serious. Thank you Partha for being you, always. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Life is never over till it is over. “I Want to Talk” is a story of crossing one hurdle at a time. You play differently when you know you are going to win the game. The screen Arjun had the advantage of knowing that he will make it in the end. Sometimes bad ideas can trigger amazing ideas. Talking comes with responsibility. Words once spoken, are out there forever. If we give up, we will never know what life can bring for us. Please Subscribe to the Secrets to Win Big® Podcast! #iwanttotalk #podcast #podcasts #success #leader #leaders #new #newepisode #win #secret #thoughtleader #leadership #business #businesspodcast #listen #launch #episode
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    52 mins
  • S09E07: Simple Brilliance with VIP Guest Pearle Dey

    S09E07: Simple Brilliance with VIP Guest Pearle Dey
    Jan 21 2025
    Pearle is a very talented young actor who played the role of Baby Reya in the movie ‘I Want To Talk’. It was fascinating to see young Pearle be at the center of the movie for the first hour, charming us with her presence and one liners. This amazing kid, who we all called ‘the real boss’ during filming, made the journey of making the movie unforgettable. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: I felt very shy when I met the director Shoojit Sircar for the first time. I just like to act, I don't like seeing myself on the screen. Once I saw the movie, I felt nervous and happy, but also scared and excited. This movie is very meaningful. It says, “Keep fighting! Never give up!” I am happy when someone cracks a good joke. Please Subscribe to the Secrets to Win Big® Podcast! #iwanttotalk #podcast #podcasts #success #leader #leaders #new #newepisode #win #secret #thoughtleader #leadership #business #businesspodcast #listen #launch #episode
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    13 mins
  • S09E06: The Movie Doctor with VIP Guest Jayant Kripalani

    S09E06: The Movie Doctor with VIP Guest Jayant Kripalani
    Jan 19 2025
    Jayant Kripalani has donned many hats as a film, television, and stage actor. Jayant has also written scripts, directed, and produced films for multinationals and is actively involved with theatre. He is known for 3 Idiots (2009), Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na (2008) and Ru-Ba-Ru (2008) among others. Our path crossed during his most recent work was in the critically acclaimed movie by Shoojit Sircar, I Want to Talk, as Dr. Deb. It was an interesting conversation with the person who saw the character ‘Arjun Sen’ in the movie from up close. His reflections and questions after living the movie were simply fascinating. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: Playing a cynical, yet sympathetic character was an experiment for me. I got a learning on human behavior by doing this film. If you’ve got your eye on the ball, you really can’t go wrong. When we get out of our own way, we get on much better in life. Please Subscribe to the Secrets to Win Big® Podcast! #iwanttotalk #podcast #podcasts #success #leader #leaders #new #newepisode #win #secret #thoughtleader #leadership #business #businesspodcast #listen #launch #episode
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    25 mins
  • S09E05: Warrior Soul with VIP Guest Rachna Chhachhi

    S09E05: Warrior Soul with VIP Guest Rachna Chhachhi
    Dec 12 2024
    Rachna Chhachhi is a cancer, nutrition, mental health and yoga therapist, and author of 5 books. Her incurable autoimmune condition changed the course of her life in 2006 when she was bedridden. She healed herself, re-studied, and for the last 15 years, has been treating cancer and chronic diseases patients across 27 countries, with highly successful clinical outcomes. Here are some key insights from this week’s show: - When you close the door to the past, looking back is not an option. - When we release our pain, the pain of others can be seen. - ⁠When we heal from within, we find a new path that helps us become a better version of ourselves. - Every day, we have a choice to give up, or choose the path of self care. - The ability to forgive is one of the biggest rewards life gives us. - Letting go of anger is the single most impactful step in our healing. - Learning to take nothing personally is difficult, but helps you become physically, mentally, emotionally, spiritually free.
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    39 mins
  • S09E04: My Movie Daughter & Me with VIP Guest Ahilya Bamroo

    S09E04: My Movie Daughter & Me with VIP Guest Ahilya Bamroo
    Dec 2 2024
    When I first met Ahilya Bamroo in the sets of the movie, I was trying to find my daughter in her. Very soon I realized why Shoojit Sircar chose her to play the role of Reya in the movie I Want to Talk. It was fascinating to see how she processed the evolving relationship with her on-screen dad, who was going through every possible life challenge, while holding on to her unique personality. When I sat down with her for this conversation, I really wished my daughter Raka was there in the conversation too. It would have been fascinating to see Raka and Reya talk. Here is my conversation with my movie daughter Ahilya. I am excited to see her career evolve and blossom in her journey ahead.
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    20 mins
  • S09E03: The Man That Made The Movie Happen with VIP Guest Shoojit Sircar

    S09E03: The Man That Made The Movie Happen with VIP Guest Shoojit Sircar
    Nov 28 2024
    It started on August 20th, 2020. Shoojit Sircar was my VIP guest on my podcast. 1,537 days later, on November 4th, 2024 we sat down together for the follow-up episode. A lot has changed for us. He is now my Shoojit and a baby brother to me. I am his Arjunda (da in Bengali means older brother). And we are connected forever by the movie I Want to Talk. We have hundreds of hours of Zoom recordings for our conversations and huge amount of WhatsApp messages and phone calls. Here is our November 4th, 2024 conversation. It is a celebration of our journey together, our friendship, and the movie.
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    31 mins
  • S09E02: Arjun to Arjun Conversation with VIP Guest Abhishek Bachchan

    S09E02: Arjun to Arjun Conversation with VIP Guest Abhishek Bachchan
    Nov 25 2024
    Abhishek Bachchan's first podcast ever! When the movie, I Want to Talk was being filmed in Hemet California, I always wanted to ask Abhishek Bachchan (the Movie Arjun) how he felt being Arjun. As I got to know him, I was more intrigued by his level of professionalism and dedication. The filming ended and we never got a chance to have that Arjun to Arjun conversation. In my healing journey, I had marked 100 days, 1,000 days, 5,000 days and 10,000 days. The 10,000th day was February 5th, 2024. That night I was up all night. As I browsing the net, I realized February 5th was Abhishek’s birthday. I reached out to him to wish him a happy birthday and both of us realized it was destiny that our paths crossed. Now, just before the launch of the movie we finally had the Arjun to Arjun conversation. It was simply from his heart. So here it is. Please do not miss the end of the conversation when Abhishek shared his wish for me. All I can say is that his words left me speechless. Please Subscribe to the Secrets to Win Big® Podcast! #podcast #podcasts #success #leader #leaders #new #newepisode #win #secret #thoughtleader #leadership #business #businesspodcast #listen #launch #episode #arjunsenbrandzen #arjunsen #brandzen #unquitforever #keepyourselfinthegame #iwanttotalk #iwanttotalkthemovie #RisingSunFilms #RSF #KinoWorks #AbhishekBachchan #bachchan
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    43 mins
  • S09E01: Season 9 Launch - I Want to Talk

    S09E01: Season 9 Launch - I Want to Talk
    Nov 25 2024
    Welcome to the 9th season of Secrets to Win Big. Over 8 seasons, after nearly 200 episodes, I have learned from all of you. I have evolved, but more importantly I have fallen in love with these conversations. When I reflect, I realize that no two people share the same thing; everybody's path and journey is different. It has been a fascinating journey. The 9th season will different. The Movie I Want to Talk, is now a reality. Experiencing the movie being made on my life’s journey, and getting an amazing 50,000 feet view of my life; gave me an amazing opportunity to appreciate everyone in my life. I start this journey, empowered by the reflection that also has resulted in a new book, Unquit Forever: Keep yourself in the game®. So here we are, ready to celebrate the amazing connections from the past and new ones ahead. Let’s go. Thank you for being with me on this journey. Please Subscribe to the Secrets to Win Big® Podcast! #podcast #podcasts #success #leader #leaders #new #newepisode #win #secret #thoughtleader #leadership #business #businesspodcast #listen #launch #episode #arjunsenbrandzen #arjunsen #brandzen #unquitforever #keepyourselfinthegame #iwanttotalk #iwanttotalkthemovie #RisingSunFilms #RSF #KinoWorks
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    5 mins