Take a pause with Varun Duggirala

Infertility? IVF Doctor Answers The Most Common Questions Couples Have | Dr Munjaal Kapadia

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Take A Pause, I sit down with Dr. Munjaal Kapadia, a renowned gynecologist, and the founder of Namaha Hospital to understand the co...

ONLY True Cricket Fans Will Relate! Tanay Tiwari & Varun Duggi Relive Iconic Moments

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Take A Pause, I sit with Tanay Tiwari, presenter and commentator, cricket content creator to explore the highs and heartbreaks of I...

Shreya Dhanwanthary BREAKS SILENCE On Bollywood’s Dark Side, Dating Struggles & Being An Outsider

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with the ever-insightful and candid Shreya Dhanwanthary known for Scam 1992, The Family Man, Mumbai Diaries and ...

ICSE Vs CBSE Vs International Board – Which Board Is Best For Your Child? | Syed Sultan Ahmed

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Syed Sultan Ahmed, Chairperson of TAISI (The Association of International School of India), Educator, Entrepreneur, F...

Neurologist Sid Warrier: What The Top 1% Knows About Dopamine Moderation That You Might Not

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive deep into understanding the intricacies of the human brain and its impact on our daily decisions, discipline, and motivation....

DARK PODCAST - If You Spend More Than 60 Minutes On Social Media, Watch This | Shephali Bhatt

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Shephali Bhatt, Independent Tech Reporter & Researcher who has worked with The Economic Times and Livemints. We e...

REAL Fatherhood Lessons No One Teaches You | Sumeet Vyas & Varun Duggi

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Sumeet Vyas, Actor renowned for his roles in Permanent Roommates, Tripling, Veere Di Wedding, and Zindaginama,as well...

26-Year-Old Indian Entrepreneur Solving India's Air Pollution ft. Angad Daryani

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I sit down with Angad Daryani, Founder of Praan to dive deep into addressing the issue of air pollution in India and how it affects p...

How To Stay Focused & Avoid Distractions In 2025 | Ali Abdaal & Varun Duggi

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

 In this episode, I sit down with Youtuber Ali Abdaal to dive into the evolution of productivity, the importance of joy in work, and how we can strik...

Dr. Meghana Dikshit’s Truths on Pain, Clarity, and Manifestation

11 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Join Varun Duggirala in this week’s episode of Take aPause as we unravel the fascinating science behind trauma and pain, exploring it’s profound c...

AMA with Varun Duggirala: Wealth Building, Entrepreneurship Tips, and Life Advice For Young Professionals

04 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Starting off the new season with an interesting AMA with Varun Duggirala, where he spills the beans on building wealth in the world of media, shares i...

Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Kubbra Sait Reveal Their Guide to Powerful Rest

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us in this year’s finale compilation video where some of the biggest Indian celeb’s and content creators open up about the impactful ways the...

Vir Das, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi and Mithila Palkar on They Got Their First Big Breaks

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered how your favourite Bollywood stars got their first big break? Dive into the inspiring journeys of Vir Das, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Sahiba B...

Best Life Advice On Work, Life & Relationships Ft. Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma,Yahya Bootwala, Suhanani Shah, Sharib Hashmi and Hussain Dalal

14 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dive into a special Hindi episode featuring Gajaraj Rao, Varun Sharma, Sharib Hashmi, Suhanni Shah, Hussain Dalal, and Yahya Bootwala as they share th...

Guneet Monga On Oscar Win, Creating Legacy Films & Behind The Scene Insights On Being A Producer

16 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this insightful episode, join Varun Duggirala as he dives deep into the journey and mind of history creating Indian producer Guneet Monga!  From h...

Founder mindset , Profitability & fund raising with Rajesh Jain ( Founder of Netcore )

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, we’re sitting down with Rajesh Jain, founder of IndiaWorld Communications and Netcore Cloud on his journey ...

Megha Gupta On Her Carnivore Diet, Managing Type 1 Diabetes & Ditching Diet Trends

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as we delve deep into  actor and model Megha Gupta’s fascinating nutrition journey an...

Career Masterclass | Best Work Advice From Top Media Personalities Ft. Sahiba Bali, Ankur Warikoo, Anuv Jain, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Raj Shamani, Viraj Ghelani and Mithila Palkar

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ever wondered what is the best work advice some of the most successful media personalities in India have gotten and how they have used that advice to ...

Celebrity Stylist Tanya Ghavri On Fashion, Styling for Bollywood,Staying Curious & Unlearning

21 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Take aPause, join Varun Duggirala as he sits down with Tanya Ghavri, the creative genius behind some of Bollywood's most iconic loo...

Revant Himatsingka On Food Label Lies, Reading Ingredient Lists Correctly & Mindful Eating

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s latest episode of Take aPause we’re busting nutrition myths, uncovering food truths and the reality of “healthy foods” with aut...

Psychologist Ekta Dixit's Guide To Understanding Modern Relationships

07 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s knowledge packed chat with Varun Duggirala and relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we delve into the world of modern relationships and dat...

Ali Fazal Reveals His Secrets To Effortless Acting, Key To Relationships & Finding Purpose

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s conversation, Varun Duggirala and Ali Fazal take us on a journey through Ali’s memories of childhood to his incredible journey as a...

Santanu Hazarika On How Angst Inspires His Art, Love For Music & Anime

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune into this week’s episode of Take aPause with Santanu Hazarika and Varun Duggirala as Santanu lets us in on his artist journey and how he paved ...

Mithila Palkar On Acting, Being An Adventurous Child & Her Love For Music

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Mithila Palkar and Varun Duggirala sit down for an insightful chat about Mithila and her one of a kind journey so far. From being an adventurous child...

Tahir Raj Bhasin’s Bollywood Journey, Childhood Stories & Being An Ambivert

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, we sit down with Varun Duggirala and Tahir Raj Bhasin and learn more about Tahir and his journey to success. ...

Viraj Ghelani’s Secrets To Success, Relatability and Finding His Community

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this candid chat with Varun Duggirala, Viraj Ghelani reveals his journey from hosting sangeet functions to creating viral content with FilterCopy t...

Varun Sharma On The Importance Of Consistency, Never Giving Up & Always Taking The Chance

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Varun Duggirala sits down with Actor Varun Sharma and takes us on a ride through his life, sharing his fascinating journey from a sma...

Sahiba Bali On Balancing Marketing, Acting & Personal Growth

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Varun Duggirala as he takes us into the life and experiences of Sahiba Bali, who has successfully balanced a thriving marketing career with her u...

Gaurav Kapur’s Stories From Breakfast With Champions, Childhood & Love For Cricket

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Gaurav Kapur and Varun Duggirala as they take us through Gaurav’s extraordinary journey in the world of cricket, entertainment, and storytellin...

Gajraj Rao On How Your Insecurities Can Become Your Strength

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Gajraj Rao and Varun Duggirala as they reflect on his his impeccable performances and versatile role, his love for languages, how his 11th grade ...

M.A.D Stuff With Rob On Childhood, Creativity & Always Creating

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Varun Duggirala sit down with Rob, from M.A.D Stuff with Rob, who was one of the best parts of so many people's childhoods. Join them as they del...

Anshuka Parwani On Finding Strength & Success Through Yoga

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In honour of World Yoga Day, watch Anshuka Parwani and Varun Duggirala  share their personal experiences and insights  on the profound impact of yog...

Rajeev Masand Reveals The Truth About Film Reviews, Managing Actors & Love For Films

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Rajeev Masand, film critic & now COO at Dharma Cornerstone, and Varun Duggirala as Rajeev shares  his insightful journey of witnessing the c...

Krish Ashok (Masala Lab) on The Myths, Science & History Of Indian Food

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Varun Duggirala and Krish Ashok, author of ‘Masala Lab’ and TCS Global Head, as they explore the origins of Indian cuisine and the cultural i...

Shreya Dhanwanthary on Rejection, Family Man, & The Magic Of Saying “Yes!”

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for an insightful chat between Actor Shreya Dhanwanthary and Varun Duggirala as they trace back to Shreya’s childhood as the “weird” kid...

Ankur Warikoo on Embracing Change, Parenting, and Post-30’s Reflections

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this candid conversation of Take aPause, Ankur Warikoo and Varun Duggirala open up about their childhoods, and why Ankur regrets being too judgemen...

Essential Pre meeting rituals

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Varun  Duggirala has hosted over 600 episodes across multiple podcasts and he is now ready to take you behind the scenes of his podcasting process! E...

Friendships, Adulting, and Everything in Between: Navigating Adult Relationships with Ekta Dixit (Psychologist)

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join this episode of Take aPause with Varun Duggirala featuring relationship coach Ekta Dixit, we explore the nuances of various aspects of modern fri...

Life Lessons and Learnings: The Best Advice From Our Guests

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Varun Duggirala ends every episode asking the guest the best advice they have ever gotten and that segment has given us some of the most memorable lea...

Hussain Dalal’s Secret To Success : Gratitude & Missed Opportunities

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the newest episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala sits down with the actor, writer, and director Hussain Dalal to chat about his life, career, and...

Faye D’Souza On Being Active Citizens and Post Pandemic Parenting

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Faye D'Souza, like most of us, came out to the other side of the post pandemic world with a whole new life - she was now an independent journalist...

Saransh Goila On Fighting All Odds For His Passion

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The chef behind the iconic Goila Butter Chicken, Saransh Goila sat down with Varun Duggirala for a chat about the journey of how he found his love for...

How You Can Find Your WHY ? ( As a Professional, Entrepreneur or Creator )

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you’re a creator/ professional or entrepreneur who has been struggling to find your ‘why?’, you’re not alone. Varun Duggirala was also in t...

Roshan Abbas On Curiosity, Connections And The Creator Economy

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Any conversation with Roshan Abbas comes with a treasure box of learnings and stories that leave you with perspectives that give a new light. Watch th...

Relationship Masterclass ft. Anuv Jain, Nakuul Mehta, Yahya Bootwala & Smiti Srivastava

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Anuv Jain, Smriti Srivastava, Nakuul Mehta & Yahya Bootwala shared with Varun Duggirala some of the most insightful advice & learnings about l...

Priya Malik On dealing with Anger, Love and Relationships

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join Priya Malik and Varun Duggirala as they dive deep into Priya’s creative process, being a misfit, how her relationship with anger has changed ov...

5 Principles from Stoicism that Changed My Life

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If there was a guidebook on how to deal with the unprecedented challenges life throws at you, a lot of this anxiety and pressure we carry inside ourse...

Schbang Founder Harshil Karia On Finding His Purpose & Entrepreneurial Journey

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

How You Can Turn Fear Into Motivation

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is a powerful emotion. We feel things deeply and intensely whenever we are faced with things that scares us. And often, the things we care about ...

Nakuul Mehta Being Vulnerable, Self Doubt and being present as a parent

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

The Habit Coach Ashdin Doctor On Habits, Toxic Positivity & Spirituality

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this week’s episode of Take aPause, Ashdin Doctor and Varun Duggirala dive deep into the concept of ‘Habitology’, the key to an “awesome li...

Sharib Hashmi Talks About Family Man, Facing Rejections & Taking Risks reminsce

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

AMA: Answering Your Questions about life, relationships & beyond.

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ask Me Anything - but with a twist! Tune in to Varun Duggirala answering questions shared about life, work and relationships but he only has a minute ...

Anuv Jain Reveals The Stories Behind His Music

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

India Film Project Founder Ritam Bhatnagar On Always Staying Curious

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ritam Bhatnagar, Founder of India Film Project, and I chat about how he founded the IFP, his massive Lego collection and his dream to build a Lego hou...

Pocket Aces Co-Founder (Ashwin Suresh) on Taking Risks & Capitalising on Opportunities

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Sahil Bloom on Practising Gratitude to Strengthen Relationships

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Valuing and nurturing the relationships that really matter is so important for a fulfilling life. On this episode of Take aPause, Varun Duggirala chat...

Dr. Marcus Ranney on Why Biohacking Could Be a Gamechanger for Personal Health

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We live in our bodies but how much do we really understand about how they work? On this episode of Take aPause, Varun chats with physician entrepreneu...

Yahya Bootwala Weighs in on Art vs the Artist

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve all grown up on films. Our first love was usually a hero/heroine on the big screen pulling out grand gestures and breaking into a song and dan...

Vir Das on Using Humour as a Coping Mechanism

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How powerful is humour as a unifying force in the world? Are we drawn to it because it’s a coping mechanism for us to deal with the hardships of our...

Humans of Bombay Founder Karishma Mehta on Telling Impactful Stories

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The true essence of a city is not in the famous monuments it houses, or the delicacies available in the crowded bylanes, nor is it its proximity to th...

Agasthya Shah on The Power of Manifestation, Creator Burnout & Being Vulnerable

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As you scroll through your explore page, you are bound to come across a horde of talented content creators. The parameters to go viral have finally di...

Hack Your Brain to Set Healthier Habits with Dr. Sid Warrier (Neurologist)

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our brain – it dictates every decision we make, but how much do we really know about how it works? Neurologist Dr. Sid Warrier feels strongly about ...

Joseph Radhik on Purpose, Photography & Friendships

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Mental strength, failures & entrepreneurship with Vedant Lamba (founder of Mainstreet marketplace )

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Suhani Shah (the mentalist ) on Finding Your Passion Through Trial & Error

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you always looking for actionable insights you can apply to your life and track your personal growth? On this episode of Take aPause, mentalist Su...

How to be better at conversations, communication and building relationships through them

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The art of conversation is an important skill. As social animals, we cannot do without human connections, and conversations play a vital role in helpi...

Dhruv Sehgal on Storytelling, Relationships & Social media

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s never been a time in human history when we as a species have been as “connected” as we are now. Social media pervades almost every aspec...

Arman Sood (Sleepy Owl) on the Entrepreneur Growth Mindset & Work Life Balance

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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

Raj Shamani on Figuring out Your Passion

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you’re a creator, confidence is considered a given. As a creator there is a level of vulnerability that comes into play every time you put a pi...

How You Can Achieve Work Life Balance

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Once you reach a certain point in adulthood, work starts taking up the number one spot in your list of priorities. We believe that to do well in your ...

Love, Loneliness & Relationship questions with Smiti Srivastava

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Find Happiness Within Yourself

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If happiness is an emotion, and emotions, by definition, a part of our consciousness, then why do we go out of our way to search for it? Why is most o...

Abish Mathew on unlocking Confidence in life

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being onstage and performing can be an overwhelming experience for many. However, for some, it fills them with energy, and they thrive in the spotligh...

Building community & amplifying voices with Supriya Paul ( CEO Josh Talks)

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether due to language barriers or lack of access, the true potential of India's youth beyond Tier 1 cities remains largely untapped. Enabling them w...

Kubbra Sait on How She Overcame Her Fears

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Take APause, Varun talks to the talented Kubbra Sait as they delve deeper into her life story. The metamorphosis from a shy, anxiou...

How I Found My Best Life in 7 Steps

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If life’s a journey, we are its passengers. Sometimes we find ourselves lost on our way, wishing there was something to help us navigate through the...

Choose Curiosity Over Passion

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When we say we are passionate about something, it usually stems from a place of knowledge. We are well-informed about the subject at hand and function...

Why You Should Keep Repeating Yourself

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the pursuit of perceived uniqueness, we often tend to avoid being repetitive. If you think about the most famous, impactful people in the world, yo...

This Is How I Consistently Create Content

02 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In the digital world, content is the currency that works. To ensure a steady stream of income (read: content) in this case, one has to be consistent. ...

Train Your Mind to Look at the Bright Side

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

Pause But Don’t Stop Moving

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are all dealing with our own demons and fighting battles every day. Somedays we lose big, everything feels tougher, and the terrain ahead seems rou...

The Real Reason Behind Your Anxiety About the Future

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all worry about the future. Its uncertain nature, its ability to throw curveballs, and the resulting worry about whether we are truly prepared for ...

Is Your Indecisiveness Deciding Your Future?

18 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In our growing-up years, the chance to make our own decisions seems like the ticket to freedom we all crave. However, as we move ahead in life, we rea...

Good Decisions Needn’t Be Perfect

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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

How to Make Better Decisions (Listen to Your Body!)

11 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our body is an intuitive and efficient machine. Along with performing so many functions, it is also deeply attuned to our true emotions. Have you noti...

The Thin Line Between Passion & Stress

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When doing something we love and enjoy, the passage of time and the volume of effort we put in seem immaterial. We want to continue with the task unti...

How Slow Growth Helps You Progress Fast

04 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The very act of our inception was a race! Since then, we have just been running through life, chasing our next destination, the next goal, and the nex...

Try This Effective Way to Accomplish Your Goals

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you had to list down everything you want to achieve, how long would the list be? The expectations we set for ourselves can sometimes become those v...

Successful People Have Struggles Too!

28 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you seen a success story and thought to yourself, why not me? How many times have you compared yourself to someone else and though...

Provide Support Through Listening

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our first instinct when we know someone is struggling is to ensure we give them support. We state similar instances from our lives to let them know th...

7 Lessons That Changed My Life

21 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Our lives are filled with moments that can alter its course. It is upto us to decide whether to take the path in front of us, or take a detour and lea...

The Formula for Fighting Your Fears

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you think of the word “fear”, what comes to mind? Is it a collection of small things, or just one large looming emotion pertaining to somethi...

Why We Only Remember the Winners!

14 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know who the first man on the moon was? The first Indian to win the Olympic gold? History is notorious for honouring only the ones who have ach...

Finding Balance In Short Term vs Long Term Thinking

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A question most of us have heard often is, ‘what is your 5-year plan?’ While we may have some semblance of what we want to achieve, charting how t...

The Thin Line Between Being Confident and Bragging

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The word bragging by definition is to speak with pride about something you have done or something you possess. Confidence, on the other hand, is defin...

Make Your Impossible Goals Possible! Listen Now

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have big plans for our lives and our future. The enormity of our goals can sometimes be extremely overwhelming. The How’s & Ifs of the pl...

How I Build Deeper Connections, Organically!

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Conversations are the currency of the networking world. Every interaction comes with a subtext, a silent agenda. The way to navigate it is to ensure t...

Why You Should Own Up When You're Wrong

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you own up to a mistake you’ve made, you indicate that you’re willing to change and rectify things.This may come with its own repercussions i...

Uncomfortable Conversations: Your Key to Better Relationships

23 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Each time you avoid an uncomfortable conversation, you end up creating a bigger problem for another day – a day that is bound to arrive sooner rathe...