When does persistence become holding on too long? And how do you know when it’s time to change direction?

Tarun Shetty welcomes producer Aanch Khaneja, joined by panelists Aneri Shah and Jazz Singh, for an honest conversation about chasing dreams, facing rejection, and starting over when life doesn’t go as planned.

From Hollywood careers and independent filmmaking to divorce, breakups, and unexpected opportunities, the panel explores what happens when the life you’ve built no longer fitsand how to make room for something new.I

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Does social media actually reward authenticity or are the people who succeed just better at creating a character?Tarun Shetty sits down with Maya Acra, Jazz Singh, and Yuvi Grewal for a candid and funny conversation about what it means to be yourself when your career, audience, culture, and social media are constantly telling you who you should be.The panel also gets into modern dating vs. arranged marriage, dating non-negotiables, cultural expectations, whether influencers censor themselves for their audiences, comedy stereotypes, shock value, and the fine line between being entertaining and becoming a character that isn't really you.Can you build a following by simply being yourself? Or does everyone who succeeds eventually create a more marketable version of who they are?Let us know what you think in the comments.

What happens when you stop waiting for someone to give you a shot and start making your own work?Tarun Shetty sits down with Shawn “The Showstopper” Valentino, Kalpana Pot, and Renu Razdan to talk about creating your own opportunities. The panel discusses why they produce their own projects, the challenges of getting started, and how to keep going when the usual doors aren’t opening.Have you ever made something because you were tired of waiting for permission? Tell us in the comments.

Tarun sits down with actor, model and content creator Debbie Sath to discuss her journey from Australia to building a following on social media and appearing as Ms. Debbie on Alan’s Universe. RaviDrums and Pratima Anae return on the panel! Debbie opens up about navigating Hollywood, the unpredictable nature of success and the pressure to keep going when your career doesn’t follow a traditional path. The conversation also gets personal as the panel discusses mental health, how depression can affect the people around us and the importance of showing compassion even when we don’t completely understand what someone is experiencing.Can social media create real opportunities or does online visibility bring a new kind of pressure? And what does it take to keep pursuing your dream when the road is longer than expected?Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments: How do you protect your mental health while pursuing success?

On Episode 109 of The Convo Sutra, Tarun, Jetley, Jazz and Masood have a brutally honest conversation about what it takes to succeed as an artist today. Is talent enough to break through or do marketing, visibility and social media matter even more?The panel explores the addictive rush of likes and views, why going viral doesn’t always lead to a lasting career, the pressure to stay relevant, celebrity overexposure and what happens when external validation becomes part of your identity.Plus, can you be a middle-aged artist who still refuses to give up on an elusive dream? Tarun proudly embraces his inner Peter Pan and discovers he isn’t alone.Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments: Is talent still enough to succeedor is self-promotion now just as important?Featuring Tarun Shetty, Jetley, Jazz Singh and Masood Ahmad

Does being South Asian give entertainers a built-in audience or trap them inside stereotypes?Toronto comedian Nitish Sakhuja joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest conversation about starting over in Los Angeles, building a comedy career in the age of social media and whether leaning into your culture is the ultimate “cheat code” for getting noticed.Nitish opens up about leaving a successful comedy career in Canada, moving to LA on an entertainment visa and discovering that being established in one country means very little when you enter a much bigger industry.

He also explains why comedians need to take risks, embrace bombing and stop treating every performance like it could make or break their careers.The panel debates whether South Asian actors and comedians must reference their culture to succeed, the danger of being typecast and why some performers refuse to use an Indian accent just to book roles. They also discuss the controversy surrounding comedians who play into cultural stereotypes—and whether audiences, rather than other artists, should decide what deserves to succeed.

Plus, the group gets into bad crowd work, doomscrolling, online hate and why the algorithm rewards drama, negativity and chaos.Is embracing your culture smart marketing—or can it prevent audiences from seeing your actual talent?

Let us know in the comments!Featuring comedian Nitish Sakhuja with Tarun Shetty, Jazz Singh and Chandni Shah

Comedian Ian Edwards joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood and why creators can’t afford to wait for permission anymore.Ian opens up about being shut out early in his career, finding his authentic voice onstage and building an impressive career as both a stand-up comedian and television writer. With Hollywood shrinking and traditional opportunities becoming harder to find, Ian explains why he’s focused on touring, producing his own comedy specials, creating sketches and using the internet to keep moving forward.The panel also discusses why minorities often feel they have to work twice as hard, whether children of immigrants are naturally drawn to entertainment, finding comfort in solitude and learning to enjoy the process instead of obsessing over success.Plus, Ian roasts Tarun’s directions, questions his fashion choices and proves that absolutely nothing escapes a comedian’s attention.Do creators still need Hollywood to build successful careers—or is making your own path the new way forward?

It’s a Biryani Showdown on The Convo Sutra! 🍛 Which country makes the BEST biryani?Chandni Parekh joins Tarun, Masood, and Jazz for the ultimate South Asian food showdown! The panel tastes biryani from India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, shares what they love (and hate), and tries to answer one very important question:Can anyone actually be unbiased when it comes to their own food?

Plus, why do people take it so personally when you insult their cuisine? What exactly is Masood’s deal with Koreatown? Does he somehow get the “Muslim discount”? Is Jazz open to dating white guys if they take her to Indian restaurants?And naturally, Tarun is still completely unhinged, much to Chandni’s delight.🍛 WHO DO YOU THINK MAKES THE BEST BIRYANI — INDIA, PAKISTAN OR BANGLADESH?

Let us know in the comments!

*Special thanks to Roots Indian Bistro and Biriyani Kabob House for providing us with these fantastic dishes. ❤️

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