.In this episode, Kaushik sits down with Chari, a sports content creator & commentator at Star Sports Telugu, for one of the most honest and fun conversations about Telugu sports culture, IPL fandom, and what it really means to love the game.From watching SRH highlights in every language after a win, to the deep-rooted hero worship in Telugu states, to the father-son bond built entirely over sports this one hits different. What's inside this episode:→ Why do Telugu people have such intense hero worship in sports?→ What is Chari's post-match routine when SRH wins (or loses)?→ Does Star Sports Telugu have a bias toward SRH?→ How did a sports-mad dad shape Chari's entire worldview?→ Is Telugu podcasting finally having its moment?→ Deccan Chargers nostalgia & the SRH loyalty that never leftWhether you're an SRH fan, an RCB fan, or just a Telugu person confused about which team to support you'll relate to every second of this conversation.🔔 Subscribe to Kaushik & Co and hit the bell icon!Follow Chari: Chari not sorry : / @charinotsorry Locker room : / @itslockerroom Charan instagram : / charinotsorry Follow Kaushik & Co: Kaushik & co : / kaushikandcoshow Kaushik Nc : / kaushiknc Kathanika Media : / kathanikamedia #KaushikAndCo #IPL2025 #SRH #TeluguPodcast #Chari #StarSportsTelugu #TeluguCricket #IPLFandom #TeluguContent

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n this explosive and honest conversation, host Kaushik sits down with PR expert and creative agency founder Aishwarya Iyer to unpack the real world of PR, Personal Branding, and Crisis Management.At one point, she says:“If I was their PR, I would run away.”What situation was that?What makes a PR case that dangerous?And what really happens behind the scenes in Public Relations?This episode dives deep into:✔️ Public Relations strategy✔️ Personal Branding secrets✔️ Crisis Management in media✔️ Film industry PR✔️ Celebrity reputation management✔️ Political PR narratives✔️ Founder branding & content creators✔️ Ethics in Public Relations00:00 – Introduction02:42 – Celebrity Analysis09:24 - Introverts vs. Extroverts20:25 – The Face of the Brand23:36 – Case Studies.35:16 – Crisis Management: 1:04:41 – Early Life1:13:35 – Navigating the Industry1:19:35 – Gender Dynamics1:25:21 – The 7-Year-Old Marketer1:30:19 – Reputation Management"1:33:34 – Live Consulting1:47:22 – Closing MessageAishwarya shares powerful insights from working across:Corporate PRFilm industry marketingReputation managementCrisis communicationPersonal brand buildingIf you're interested in PR, Personal Branding, Marketing, Crisis Communication, or Reputation Management, this episode is a must-watch.Whether you’re:A content creatorA founder building a brandA marketing or PR studentAn entrepreneurOr someone curious about how media narratives are shapedThis conversation will change how you understand Public Relations and Personal Branding.NC Kaushik (Host) – instagram.com/kaushikncKaushik & Co. – instagram.com/kaushikandcoshowKathanika Media – instagram.com/kathanikamediaPresented by: Kathanika MediaVenue Partner: Columbus Coffee – The Cozy Eatery

In this episode of Kaushik & Co., we sit down with Hanuma Vihari for an honest and unfiltered conversation about Indian cricket, World Cup pressure and the reality of selection.Moving beyond headlines and social media debates, this episode explores what really happens inside domestic cricket, the emotional weight of captaincy and the brutal competition for places in Team India.We dive deep into the India World Cup squad discussions, the Sanju Samson vs Ishan Kishan debate, middle overs strategy, and what India must get right heading into the 2026 World Cup.This episode is not about gossip.Timestamps00:00 - Kaushik's intro00:40 - Intro02:29 - About Kaushik & Co show02:38 - Why did he play for Tripura instead of Andhra?06:42 - Are you continuing with Tripura for the next season?07:26 - Why don’t more players from Andhra & Telangana reach the highest level?09:59 - Recognition of Vihari11:08 - Chances of Andhra winning the Ranji Trophy12:11 - Challenges of playing domestic cricket13:48 - Ishan Kishan played an incredible innings16:34 - Why did Suryakumar Yadav get more chances than Sanju Samson?18:01 - Not everyone gets the same chances19:53 - If Ishan Kishan doesn’t perform, will the team go back to Sanju Samson?20:40 - Poor form doesn’t mean a player is bad23:07 - While playing for India, we’re also playing for our place26:00 - About bowlers26:15 - What goes through a player’s mind when selectors move on from them?27:58 - About Nitish Kumar Reddy30:24 - In professional sports, do we lose the joy of playing?32:24 - Why is India not performing up to mark at home in Test series?34:56 - Other countries are preparing better for spin37:00 - Have players reduced playing sweep shots?38:17 - Preparation for Test cricket is not happening properly40:18 - Why isn’t Hardik Pandya selected for Test cricket?41:32 - Are you confident about India’s World Cup squad?43:39 - Right handers vs left handers44:47 - Arshdeep vs Bumrah47:17 - Without swing, Arshdeep struggles?48:24 - About spinners48:57 - Ishan Kishan hasn’t been consistent as a wicket-keeper51:21 - Why is India placed in an easy group?52:14 - Pakistan56:06 - About Bangladesh58:02 - Do you feel the World Cup has been diluted?59:24 - Which teams give India the toughest competition?1:01:14 - Australia squad analysis1:02:27 - South Africa squad analysis1:03:50 - West Indies analysis1:05:17 - Afghanistan Squad analysis1:06:26 - England squad analysis1:07:12 - New Zealand squad analysis1:08:40 - According to you what are top 4 teams1:09:35 - Moving matches to afternoon sessions?1:10:46 - Playing in evening sessions is very tough1:12:02 - About Commentary1:14:40 - Cricket commentary — one pro and one con1:16:26 - How do you read the game?1:17:52 - Women Premier League1:22:48 - What's your biggest challenge right now1:24:12 - Advice for someone who wants to get into cricket1:25:40 - Advice for creating cricket content1:27:16 - Broadcasting roles apart from cricket1:29:04 - Quick fire1:30:22 - About football1:30:40 - Manchester United players1:31:04 - When did you get the football bug1:32:04 - EPL: Who is playing well?1:32:27 - Future of Man United1:32:53 - Who is your favorite players1:33:29 - Matheus Cunha1:33:45 - Do you feel Bryan Mbeumo1:35:04 - Kaushik first memory of world cup1:35:19 - Hanuma vihari first football world cup1:35:47 - Football position preference1:36:00 - Best defenders in football1:36:57 - Do you follow tennis1:38:25 - Recommendations of Hanuma Vihari1:39:42 - Do you watch a lot of movies1:40:07 - Did you watch House of the Dragon?1:40:42 - Acting in sports dramas?NC Kaushik (Host) – instagram.com/kaushikncKaushik & Co. – instagram.com/kaushikandcoshowKathanika Media – instagram.com/kathanikamediaPresented by: Kathanika MediaVenue Partner: Columbus Coffee – The Cozy Eatery

In this candid conversation, Nikhil Gunda opens up about his journey from modest beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur in India. Known for his expertise in entrepreneurship, startups, AI, and product design, he reflects on how early challenges, mentorship myths, and cultural expectations shaped his personal and professional growth. Hosted on Kaushik & Co, this episode goes beyond business metrics and buzzwords. Through the experiences and perspectives of Nikhil Gunda, the discussion explores entrepreneurship in India, the Gen Z mindset, startup journey strategies, content creation, and why building meaningful ventures often comes with uncertainty. From AI adoption to Make in India, from mentorship lessons to navigating success and personal happiness, this episode is a raw look at what startup success really means beyond money, fame, and recognition. 🔑 Key Discussion PointsNikhil Gunda’s journey to entrepreneurshipChallenges in Indian startupsMentorship myths and guidanceGen Z mindset & purpose-driven entrepreneurshipAI, product design & Make in India initiativesContent creation & branding strategiesBalancing business success & personal happiness💡 What You Will Learn from This EpisodeHow to successfully grow a business in IndiaHow to identify the right mentorship and guidanceUnderstanding Gen Z trends and purpose-driven workUsing AI & product design to scale startupsContent creation and distribution strategies for foundersBalancing work, wealth, and life for long-term success #NikhilGunda #EntrepreneurshipIndia #StartupJourney #GenZMindset #AIInIndia #MakeInIndia #ContentCreation #FounderTips

In this deeply honest conversation, Vamsee Chaganti opens up about his journey from engineering and IT jobs to cinema, theatre, and choosing creative freedom over comfort. Known to audiences from Happy Days, he reflects on how early success shaped his personal and professional life in Telugu cinema.Hosted on Kaushik & Co, this episode goes beyond fame and formulas. Through the experiences and perspectives of Vamsee Chaganti, the discussion explores filmmaking realities, middle-class expectations, industry myths, and why choosing meaningful roles often comes with uncertainty.From cricket conversations to artistic integrity, from theatre struggles to life lessons after Happy Days, this episode is a raw look at what success really means beyond money, fame, and visibility.🔑 Key Discussion PointsImpact of Happy Days and being typecast for yearsTransition from an engineering & IT job to full-time actingPassion vs practicality: quitting a stable career for cinemaChoosing to be an actor over chasing a “hero” imageMoney, success, and creative satisfaction in the film industryReality of filmmaking, failures, and industry risksVision behind Tollywood Pro League (TPL) and artist welfare🎯 What You Will Learn From This EpisodeHow to take bold life decisions without living with regretWhy passion often looks like “madness” to othersThe real meaning of success beyond money and fameWhat aspiring actors should realistically expect from cinemaHow to stay mentally strong through uncertainty and rejection Timestamps 00:01 - Intro 01:52 - About happy days 03:04 - Happy days character of him 04:00 - Middle-class journey from IT to cinema06:37 - Were you always passionate about movies?07:27 - What was the first movie you watched?08:21 - About the show 08:57 - Why did you take such a long gap after Happy Days movie ? 10:46 - Did your parents ask why you’re doing fewer films?11:44 - Did you face relatives questioning what you’re doing?13:11 - Advice for the people who are willing to get into movies 15:38 - What is your relationship with money?18:44 - Our upbringing impacts everything23:41 - Was your engineering life like Happy Days engineering? 24:07 - How was your Cognizant/IT life?28:24 - How do you define success?30:29 - Banks don’t treat the film industry as an industry 31:27 - Have you faced any fearful situations? 33:16 - Is it true that there are no real friends in the film industry?34:17 - Finding good producers is tough, even with a strong script 36:19 - Story vs star power - what makes a movie successful? 42:57 - Why is Rajamouli so successful? 45:56 - What is the process of making a film?51:34 - How to get on-set film experience? 54:56 - Is a Happy Days sequel being planned?57:46 - I’ll act if Pawan Kalyan directs me58:49 - How was working with Vishwanath sir?1:02:03 - Recommendations of k . vishwanath garu movies 1:06:28 - What makes him stand out ? 1:09:11 - Any directors you dream of working with?1:11:40 - How is RGV as a director?1:16:02 - Loves performing on stage1:17:26 - Male emotions 1:21:09 - How important are male friendships? 1:23:09 - Men show emotions through sports 1:25:07 - What is your association with cricket? 1:27:37 - Tollywood pro League start will stun people 1:37:55 - What is the structure of the league 1:42:13 - Registrations of players 1:47:44 - How much influence did Dil Raju garu have on you? NC Kaushik ( Host ) - instagram.com/KaushikncKaushik&co - instagram.com/Kaushikandcoshow Kathanika Media - instagram.com/kathanikamedia Presented by : Kathanika Media Co-Presented by : Rojo Elephant Entertainment Venue Partner : Columbus coffee - The Cozy Eatery#kaushikandco #cinema #tollywood #movieindustry #pawankalyan #maheshbabu #happydays #cricket #passion #engineeringlife #sekharkammula #podcast #telugupodcast

In this inspiring episode of Kaushik & Co, Charan Lakkaraju shares deep insights on how Gen Z is redefining success, career growth, and leadership in 2026. From the truth behind ₹1 Crore salary packages to the rise of startup culture, this episode explores what really matters for students and professionals today.We discuss how the Rich Dad Poor Dad mindset applies to modern parenting, why “proof of work” matters more than degrees, and how Gen Z can turn chaos into opportunity.If you are a student, parent, or young professional navigating today’s rapidly changing world, this conversation will provide you with the clarity and motivation you need.💬 Key Discussion Points • Gen Z’s Advantage: Why Charan calls them the “Golden Generation” despite the criticism • Cool Dad vs Rich Dad: How upbringing shapes financial and career mindset • The Salary Myth: Understanding the reality behind viral ₹1 Crore package stories • Future Skills: Why implementation matters more than just having knowledge • Startup Chaos: How starting your career in unstructured environments accelerates growth🎓 What You Will Learn • Proof of Work vs Degrees: Why tangible projects matter more than paper qualifications • Networking Hacks: How to get into the right rooms and connect with mentors • Women in Leadership: The strengths women bring to modern workplaces • Soft Skills Mastery: The art of reading people and building emotional intelligence • Career Strategy: Choosing between startups and corporate jobs the smart wayTime stamps 00:00 - Kaushik's intro 00:45 - Intro 02:09 - Introduction of the show 02:56 - Charan Lakkaraju gifted his father a ₹6,000 shirt 04:07 - Is your relationship with money shaped by your father’s views on money?05:50 - Was there a rich dad while you are growing up 11:34 - What dos and don’ts did you learn from your father?13:57 - Dos and values for future generations17:36 - Free will of the newer generations20:43 - Changes observed in today’s student generation24:19 - Present generation students are not chasing marks anymore29:34 - Are we equipping students with enough financial knowledge?35:17 - Game 40:00 - What was your first investment?43:14 - Do you see gender bias in the hiring process?46:36 - Are women employees undermined at the workplace?49:56 - Difference between men leaders and women leaders54:01 - Are women in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities more focused on their careers? 56:09 - Are men and women equally unequipped for household work?59:03 - Not everyone gets a high-paying job1:00:02 - Difference between CTC and in-hand salary1:03:33 - Do you support structureless organizations?1:07:15 - What should a student look for before joining a startup?1:15:49 - Is there anything that makes you angry?1:17:08 - Have you learned something from Gen Z?1:20:06 - Is there anything you’d like to talk about? 1:23:00 - What did you read in this room 1:24:22 - Advice for fresh graduates and aspiring entrepreneurs #genzcareer #genz #charanlakkaraju #kaushikandco #richdadpoordad #proofofwork #womenleaders #startupindia #careeradvice #networking #corporatelife #startup NC Kaushik ( Host ) - instagram.com/KaushikncKaushik&co - instagram.com/Kaushikandcoshow Kathanika Media - instagram.com/kathanikamedia Presented by : Kathanika Media Venue Partner : Columbus coffee - The Cozy Eatery

In this episode of Kaushik & Co., we explore Telugu hip hop with Abhinava Kavi, a Telugu rapper, poet, and thinker redefining what hip hop means in today’s world.From the streets to self-expression, this conversation dives deep into how hip hop becomes more than just music. It is knowledge, rhythm, language, and revolution. Abhinava Kavi opens up about the power of Telugu, his philosophy of art, his mental battles, and how sports, family, and culture shaped his mindset.This episode is not about trends or fame. It is about authenticity, respect for language, and finding peace in chaos, the true essence of an artist.Key Discussion Points• What “Hip Hop” truly means: knowledge in motion • The musical vibration of the Telugu language • Why respecting a language’s frequency opens cultural connection • The origin of the stage name “Abhinava Kavi” and what it represents • Lessons from Sachin Tendulkar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and UFC fighters • Growing through bullying, rebellion, and self-discovery • Why artists must stay responsible, aware, and real • The balance between chaos, emotion, and composureWhat You’ll Learn From This Episode• How language carries rhythm, emotion, and power • The deeper connection between art, mindset, and movement • Why creative freedom comes from self-discipline • How to channel chaos into purpose through your art • Why imperfection makes you more human and more relatableHip hop is not just sound. It is a mirror of life, culture, and consciousness. Through poetry, rhythm, and honesty, Abhinava Kavi reminds us that true art is born from struggle, reflection, and respect for roots.👉 Watch till the end. This one will change how you see hip hop, art, and identity.