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Raj Shamani
The next 10 years is going to be The Golden Age for India filled with infinite once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, but if you don’t prepare and grow yourself to win these opportunities then you won’t be able to achieve your ‘Indian Dream’.
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
And we won’t let that happen, this channel is about helping you grow and win in life.
Hi! I am Raj Shamani and I believe in ‘figuring out’ how to grow every day so that we can live and love better.
Our Purpose for this channel is to become one of the most authoritative and informative guides to what is happening in business, relationships, politics, health,
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Aug 31, 2024 • 1h 2min
Private Detective, Crimes, Life In Jail, Spying In Marriages - Rajani Pandit | FO247 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:58) - How does one become a detective?
(04:19) - How do detectives charge?
(07:55) - Her most dangerous cases
(21:01) - Checklist of accepting a case
(27:01) - Devices she uses
(28:03) - Legalisation of private detectives
(32:42) - Getting stuck on a wrong case
(42:50) - Dating app scams
(46:22) - Getting caught as a P.I.
(47:38) - Who cheats more?
(54:50) - Owning a gun as a P.I.
(58:20) - Befriending politicians
(1:01:33) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Rajani Pandit in conversation with Raj Shamani.
She is India’s first lady private detective who has solved more than 80,000 cases. She made India proud with her unwavering courage, boldness, and intelligence.
In this episode, we talked about how one can become a detective, how she hires people and makes a team of 30 people, how she charges for different cases, and how much time she and her team take to solve a case. We then talked about one of the most difficult cases that she solved where a 17-year-old got pregnant by a 60+ year old man. We also talked about how she solves cases, and her techniques for solving them.
Towards the end, we talked about why she was in jail for 40 years, the reality of jails in India, how she solves cases from foreign countries, the scams people from foreign countries do, and why married people have affairs. We then discussed 4-5 shocking things that are happening in today’s generation and ended with talking about what all scenarios she can help us. For such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Aug 29, 2024 • 1h 22min
Reality of Modern Dating, Hook-Ups, Scams, Old School Love - Varun Sud - Juleo | FO 246 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:08) - Why finding love is hard today
(03:14) - Dating apps are used as hook up apps
(11:08) - Why do some people prefer matrimonial apps?
(21:31) - Decision fatigue on apps
(32:37) - Top 3 reasons of joining dating apps
(37:53) - Different priorities for men & women
(45:41) - Pros & cons of traditional matchmaking
(55:48) - The right age for marriage
(1:00:18) - Is old school love dead?
(1:02:30) - What Juleo does
(1:15:36) - Making your dating profile better
(1:18:30) - Three questions to ask on a first date
(1:19:52) - Dating app for senior citizens
(1:20:58) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Varun Sud in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the founder and CEO of Juleo which is a trusted singles club. He has been a student of the Indian internet user for over 15 years across Google, McKinsey, ACK Media (Amar Chitra Katha & Tinkle), InMobi, and Zomato-Blinkit. He’s an IIT engineer and Wharton MBA. He and his team are on a mission to revolutionize online dating & matrimony globally with a safe, trustworthy, and responsible alternative to finding meaningful relationships.
In this episode, we talked about why finding love and relationships is difficult these days, and what is going wrong in modern dating. He shared many stories and experiences of people in modern dating culture and why they are disappointed. We then discussed the current scenario of dating and the side effects of modern dating on people’s behavior and mental health.
Towards the end, why traditional ways of finding partners are failing, the red flags and drawbacks of those traditional ways, and whether the old school is dying. We then talked about how Juleo is solving these problems and everything around it. To keep watching such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel now!
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Aug 27, 2024 • 59min
Oral Health, Cancer, Gum Bleeding, Dry Mouth, Saliva, Toothpaste - Dr Anil Kohli | FO 245 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:58) - Importance of oral care
(06:34) - Identifying a snoring problem
(08:22) - Mouth taping
(09:00) - Misinformed dental products & hacks
(11:31) - Diseases caused by poor dental care
(16:24) - How AIDS manifests in the mouth
(19:00) - Dental symptoms that shouldn’t be ignored
(24:17) - Avoiding cross-contamination of equipment
(27:45) - Best practises to keep saliva healthy
(28:24) - Alcohol in mouthwashes
(32:00) - Correlation of alzheimer's & Porphyromonas
(33:39) - Ulcers
(36:20) - Ignoring tooth pain
(38:16) - How to prevent unaligned teeth?
(39:50) - Invisalign vs braces
(42:06) - Orthodontic procedures at home
(48:54) - Common mistakes around dental health
(49:38) - Sharing food culture in India
(51:43) - Being the Prime Minister’s dentist
(53:12) - Are sensitive toothpastes effective?
(54:05) - Teeth whitening
(54:43) - Habits to improve your dental health
(57:52) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Hon. Brig. Dr. Anil Kohli in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is a Dental Surgeon and Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan Awardee and - Former President of the Dental Council Of India.
In today’s episode, we discussed how he became the Prime Minister’s dentist, why oral care is important for everyone, what happens to people who ignore their dental care, and how snoring leads to divorce and various serious health issues. We then discussed how safe oil-pulling techniques, Dant Manjan, and baking powder are, which dangerous diseases are caused due to poor oral care, and how dentists can tell if someone has HIV.
Towards the end, we talked about three oral symptoms people should never avoid, how we can keep our saliva healthy, and how mental health issues are linked with oral care. We also discussed what can kids with crooked teeth do to better their teeth and four things we all should do to keep our oral health healthy. For such informative podcasts, subscribe to our channel today!
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Aug 24, 2024 • 1h 30min
Reality Of Food & Restaurant Business, Franchise, Zomato & Swiggy - Sagar Daryani | F0 244 Raj Shamani
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Timestamp:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:43) - Opening a restaurant in India
(05:43) - Mistakes people make while opening a restaurant
(08:57) - Why pay triple the price?
(12:28) - Origin of momos in India
(17:03) - Shifting crowds from street food to a brand
(19:33) - Finding the cuisine gap
(26:28) - “Pick up and go” model
(30:49) - Starting out from a tier 2 city
(39:27) - Common mistakes in fast food industry
(45:52) - Indian brands going global
(49:16) - Indian brands most likely to go global
(51:21) - Indian’s hospitality is the best worldwide
(57:08) - Delivery model
(1:09:49) - Effective growth hacks
(1:12:00) - Most non-veg eating area
(1:16:37) - Eating habits around India
(1:18:55) - Most health conscious cities
(1:19:47) - Why not a franchise?
(1:22:29) - Revenue of Wow! Momo
(1:25:32) - New restaurants over dependent on online aggregators
(1:28:49) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sagar Daryani in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the Founder and CEO of Wow! Momo Foods Pvt. Ltd. He has in-depth knowledge when it comes to restaurant businesses and overall business making.
In this episode, we talked about the different licences that are needed to open a restaurant business, how it differs in various states, why they sell momo at 3x price, and how their business is growing. We then talked about the history of momo, why it suddenly got so popular, in which cities and states their momo are being sold the most. We also discussed the gap in the cuisine market of India and potential foods that have a huge market in India. He also talked about the pick-up food model is better than cloud kitchens and how they have the potential to grow more.
Towards the end, we discussed why he says the future will belong to businesses that started in small towns and whether having business at railway stations and airports affects the brand positioning of the business. He then shared the top 3 mistakes small restaurants make, he also shared advice for new restaurant owners and compared Zomato and Swiggy. We ended our conversation by talking about why he didn’t start the franchises of Wow! Momo and shared their yearly revenue and future goals. For such interesting episodes, subscribe to our channel now!
Wow! Momo is a chain of fast food restaurants headquartered in Kolkata. Our Other ventures are Wow! China, Wow! Chicken and China Belly.
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Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 22min
Rajkummar Rao on STREE 2, Childhood, Success Story, SRK, Love & Relationships | FO243 Raj Shamani
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Timestamp:
(00:00 - Introduction
(01:44) - Some actors have a unique aura
(03:50) - His favourite character he played
(07:18) - His childhood
(16:25) - His fascination for acting
(20:07) - Approval that matters most to him
(25:36) - Glorifying negative characters
(28:39) - His defining moment
(34:49) - How Bareilly Ki Barfi changed his career
(35:59) - Importance of defining a brand as an actor
(42:12) - Lack of comedy movies in Bollywood
(51:44) - His relationship with his wife
(1:08:20) - Difference between him & his wife
(1:11:02) - His relationship with his mom
(1:12:03) - Lowest point in his life
(1:15:41) - Has success changed him?
(1:17:57) - His next goal
(1:20:42) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Actor RajKummar Rao in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has done 3 blockbuster movies back to back. His top movies are ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi,’ ‘Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana,’ and ‘Stree.’
In this episode, we talked about his favorite movies that he acted in, about his childhood stories and how his childhood shaped him as a person and directed him towards his dreams. He then shared his school love story and how he got beaten up for a girl. Then we talked about his relationship with his Mom and Dad, what made him interested in becoming an actor, what is his definition of a great artist, and why characters like Dev Das and Kabir Singh are glorified.
Towards the end, we talked about how he got his first film, how his career gradually took off, his thoughts on Shah Rukh Khan and how he met Patralekha. He shared his memories with Patralekha, crazy things he did and what are some regrets he has since he lost his parents. We ended our conversation by talking about what success means to him and what his next goal is. For such insightful conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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Aug 20, 2024 • 1h 6min
The Story Of Hotmail, Rich Lifestyle, Microsoft, Apple & Elon Musk - Sabeer Bhatia | FO 242 Raj Shamani
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Timestamp:
(00:00) - Introduction
(02:05) - The idea behind Hotmail
(07:23) - How Hotmail went viral
(11:23) - How to convince VCs about your idea?
(15:18) - Selling Hotmail to Microsoft
(30:25) - Becoming a multi-millionaire
(36:34) - Jaxtr SMS
(39:05) - What is real innovation?
(42:45) - Why do India’s bright minds leave?
(44:00) - Why do entrepreneurs fail?
(46:51) - Meeting Elon Musk
(49:12) - Tesla is a walking computer
(50:31) - What’s next for communication?
(51:29) - Why Gmail won
(52:18) - The charm of Steve Jobs
(56:24) - Leadership styles
(59:26) - Microsoft vs Apple
(1:00:14) - Indian dream life vs American dream life
(1:03:26) - Skills for financial independence
(1:05:14) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Sabeer Bhatia in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has been the co-founder of Hotmail, COO of Biscuit Labs, and also the co-founder of ShowReel. He has incredible knowledge of the global market, business building, and entrepreneurship.
In this episode, we talked about how he came up with the idea of Hotmail and its name. How he built Hotmail, raised funds from the VCs and how they sold Hotmail to Microsoft. He then talked about Tiktok, how it is subconsciously ruling the minds of the kids in the US. We then talked about his meeting with Bill Gates and what he did with the money he received after selling Hotmail to Microsoft and the life realization he had after enjoying and buying things with that money.
Towards the end, we talked about why the US is better for entrepreneurs who have innovative ideas and how the US helps in growth of such businesses. We then talked about why maximum entrepreneurs fails, what are some common reasons, two types of VCs in the world, why people trust Elon Musk, will email be dead in the future, why Steve Jobs is one of the greatest entrepreneurs and three skills every individual should learn to grow fast in their career. For such insightful episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Aug 17, 2024 • 1h 18min
Kangana Ranaut on Childhood, Fake Awards, Red Flags in Men, Bollywood & Politics| FO 241 Raj Shamani
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Timestamp:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:55) - Growing up in a joint family
(19:04) - How she got into acting
(29:41) - Law of attraction
(31:58) - Misconceptions about Kangana
(35:57) - Reason behind joining politics
(40:41) - Fakeness of Indian award shows
(42:41) - Her & SRK are the last of the superstars
(45:29) - Crazy fan interaction
(46:40) - Reality of Bollywood parties
(50:58) - Her thoughts on marriage
(54:33) - Red flags in men
(1:04:22) - Friendships in politics
(1:06:14) - Are actors good politicians?
(1:07:09) - Are politicians good actors?
(1:09:52) - Emergency
(1:11:13) - Her thoughts on Indira Gandhi
(1:13:12) - Why she thinks Rahul Gandhi is dangerous
(1:15:34) - One mistake in her life
(1:16:58) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Kangana Ranaut in conversation with Raj Shamani. She is an actor, Filmmaker, and Politician. Her best acting performances are seen in movies like ‘Queen’, ‘Fashion’, ‘Tanu Weds Manu’ and many others.
In this episode, we talked about her childhood, and how she went from being a dreamy girl to being a rebellious girl, her school and hostel stories, and how she left her family and pursued acting. She then shared how she got her first film, how Khans have always been kind to her, how she hates Bollywood parties, and why she doesn’t have any friends in Bollywood. She then shared why some people are scared of her and the reality of Bollywood parties.
Towards the end, we talked about the reality of Indian award shows, if she is planning to get married, and her thoughts on love. We ended our conversation by talking about the biggest mistake she thinks she made in her life, her opinions on politicians, and why she says that Rahul Gandhi is the most dangerous man. To keep watching such interesting episodes, don’t forget to subscribe to our channel.
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Aug 15, 2024 • 1h 10min
Exposing Shark Tank India, Subway, 1400 Cr Breakfast Business - Fit & Flex | FO 240 Raj Shamani
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Timestamp:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:52) - His obsession with running a marathon
(05:22) - Why marathons are gaining global popularity
(07:17) - His journey
(14:53) - His experience being on Shark Tank India
(38:00) - Increase in sales after Shark Tank India
(40:43) - Promoting Western breakfasts in India
(47:17) - Raj tries the crunchy granola
(53:13) - No one wants to spend on health
(58:25) - Is Subway healthy?
(1:00:06) - Most unhealthy food
(1:02:27) - How to get listed on Dmart
(1:03:34) - Spending less on marketing
(1:05:27) - Tips for startups heading to Shark Tank India
(1:07:15) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Pathik Patel in conversation with Raj Shamani. He is the founder of Fit and Flex, the director of Basil Commodities, and a Marathon Runner. From Marathon to Shark Tank India, we discussed over many things in our conversation.
In this episode, we talked about how he got into the marathon, and how he has progressed in the running over the last few years. We then talked about how he made Rs1400 cr business last year, how he started, the challenges he faced during COVID-19, how the business picked up, and how it reached where it is today. We then discussed the ‘Shark Tank’ controversy of their brand and discussed all the blame that Sharks had put on his products. One by one he explained and gave answers to all those blames.
Towards the end, we talked about how big is the cereals market, what products are most consumed, and why these modern-day food options are needed. He shared how these products can be used as healthy snacking options. We then discussed how healthy are Subway brand’s food products and ended by asking him for advice for anyone who is planning to go to ‘Shark Tank India’.
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Aug 13, 2024 • 1h 30min
PARA SFs, Indian Army, Weapons & Dangerous Missions ft. Col. Shivender Kanwar | FO 239 Raj Shamani
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(0:00) - Introduction
(02:12) - India vs American military equipment
(05:58) - Top 3 special forces
(07:38) - Weapons used by Special Forces
(11:59) - His top 3 weapons
(14:12) - His selection process of Para SF
(19:18) - A day in a life of a Para SF soldier
(35:47) - Forming the A Team
(42:20) - Is India afraid of China?
(45:41) - Lines he has crossed in his career
(1:04:39) - The story of 30 gunshots
(1:13:23) - Militants being supported by people
(1:18:34) - Living in harsh conditions
(1:21:51) - Should it be compulsory to serve the Army?
(1:28:39) - Thank you!
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In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have Col Shivender Pratap Singh Kanwar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has been a part of the Special Forces, he is a counter-terrorist expert and the only officer to undergo three Special Forces Probations.
In this episode, we talked about how the Indian military is different from the American military in terms of weapons, his favorite weapons, and which are the best three special forces in the world according to him. He then shared the types of weapons our military uses and also shared the intense selection process of special forces. He shared the intense challenges they have to face in the 90 days of probation and how they are tested mentally and physically while surviving on 2-3 hours of sleep.
Towards the end, he shared stories from his Special Forces days, how once he was shot 30 gunshots, and how he was saved. Then we talked about why it is said that local people support militants and the dangerous missions they have survived. He also shared inside stories of the Indian military and special forces. To keep watching such interesting podcasts, subscribe to our channel today!
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Aug 8, 2024 • 1h 13min
Farhan Akhtar on Alpha Male, Patriarchy, Bollywood, ZNMD Sequel, SRK & DON 3 | FO238 Raj Shamani
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Timestamps:
(00:00) - Introduction
(01:44) - His favourite role
(02:17) - Feminine side of men
(09:20) - Should some movies not be made?
(11:33) - Farhan’s definition of Alpha
(13:51) - Dealing with his first flop
(23:56) - Most high budget film he’s done
(24:58) - How his childhood shaped his career
(31:48) - His motivation
(38:53) - Reason behind Lakshya
(40:11) - Importance of goals
(46:25) - Creating impactful films
(53:18) - His mindset
(57:16) - His learnings from his father
(1:00:07) - Why he chose Shah Rukh for Don 2
(1:02:40) - Shah Rukh Khan’s magic
(1:07:02) - On casting Ranveer Singh for Don 3
(1:09:47) - Learnings from his sister
(1:11:33) - Thank you!
In today’s episode of Figuring Out, we have actor Farhan Akhtar in conversation with Raj Shamani. He has directed films like “Dil Chahta hai”, “DON 2”, and “Lakshya”. His brilliant acting performances are seen in films like “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, “Dil Dhadakne Do” and “Rock On”.
In this episode, we talked about the film “Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara”, how men are conditioned in society, and how our culture and society contributed to their current behavior patterns. We then talked about his definition of an Alpha Man, what he was chasing during the start of his career, how “Dil Chahta Hai” movie happened, how he got depressed when his movie “Lakshya” didn’t work, and how he the idea of making “DON 2”. We also talked about his childhood stories, his college days, and how he came into movies.
Towards the end, we talked about his travel experiences and learning through them, and what goal setting is important in life. We also discussed why he chose Ranveer Singh for “DON 3”, how he chose Shah Rukh Khan for “DON 2” and what makes SRK an exceptional personality. To listen to more such interesting conversations, subscribe to our channel now!
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