Twisted Truths

Joydeep Sen

Twisted Truths: Where every story unravels a reality you never knew. Dare to discover the other side? #UncoverTheTruth

  1. Modern Relationships Are Failing | Love, Astrology, Healing & Real Talk | Twisted Truths l EP 96

    2 FEB

    Modern Relationships Are Failing | Love, Astrology, Healing & Real Talk | Twisted Truths l EP 96

    Modern relationships feel broken. 💔People want love, but avoid responsibility.Everyone wants attention — no one wants commitment. 👀In this raw and honest conversation, Siya Chakraborty — dancer, choreographer, and tarot reader — opens up about dance, heartbreak, loneliness, astrology, fake social media spirituality, and real emotional healing. ✨🖤No fake motivation. No Instagram gyaan. ❌📱Just real stories, uncomfortable truths, and honest opinions. 🎙️In this episode, we talk about:* Why modern dating struggles with loyalty and communication 💬* How dance became her emotional outlet 💃* The real truth behind tarot and astrology (not viral predictions) 🔮* Saturn, karma, and how struggle shapes people 🪐* Nazar (evil eye) and why oversharing can backfire 👁️* Fake friendships, broken trust, and emotional maturity 🤝* What real love should actually look like today ❤️⚠️ Warning: This episode might hit close to home.CREDITS 🎬* Creative Producer: Lal Bhatia* Guest: Siya Chakraborty* Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen* Guest Relations: Alivia Saha* Content Strategist: Darakshah Sohail* Content Intern: Trishita Hatai* Script & Research: Darakshah Sohail* Executive Producer: Harshit Pandey* Production Assistant: Vishal Khan* Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta* Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal* Director of Photography: Sayan Mondal* Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika BiswasTime Stamp00:00 - Introduction & Pop Culture Kickoff00:50 - Start of the conversation01:04 - Sia’s dance reels journey & choreographer dreams02:40 - Past relationship struggles & feeling taken for granted04:17 - Is chivalry dying? Generational differences08:23 - Soft launching vs private relationships09:40 - Nazar & protecting success10:02 - Astrology and tarot journey12:43 - 2026 zodiac predictions14:14 - Sade Sati explained15:52 - Lucky colors for the year17:41 - Growing up with a single mother20:13 - Tarot myths on social media22:04 - Karma, past lives & life patterns24:06 - What she wants in a partner27:32 - Worst comments & DMs29:24 - Top 3 red flags in menSUBSCRIBE FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT: 🎧✨* Dance and creativity 💃* Emotional healing and self-growth 🌱* Modern relationships and dating culture 💔* Loneliness, loss, and inner strength 🖤* Astrology, tarot, and spiritual reality (no fake gyaan) 🔮* Social media truths and youth culture 📱FOLLOW TWISTED TRUTHS: 👇▶️ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf?si=92KGKV3CBRH2GcGV📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=-7Wu7MqQR7uQ-DGCCTPLmA💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/twisted-truths[modern relationships, emotional healing, astrology, tarot, heartbreak, self-growth, real conversations, Twisted Truths]📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com

    32 min
  2. What does it really take to build a startup that lasts? 🚀 | EP 95

    23 JAN

    What does it really take to build a startup that lasts? 🚀 | EP 95

    In this episode of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Suraj Juneja — serial entrepreneur, venture builder, investor, and founder of FreeFlow Ventures — to decode the real mindset behind building businesses in today’s fast-moving startup ecosystem. He has worked with 100+ startups across tech, OTT, and sustainability, and currently mentors 300+ founders through Indian Startup Studio, Pune. This conversation dives deep into how the Indian startup ecosystem has evolved over the last decade, especially post-COVID, and breaks down the real difference between hype and reality in startups 🔑 Key Takeaway You don’t need revolutionary tech or massive funding to build a successful startup. What you do need is: The right timingThe right teamSmart capital usageStrong execution 🎙️ In this episode, we discuss: What it really takes to build a startup that lastsHow to validate ideas before scaling (and before raising money)The difference between building fast vs building rightCommon mistakes first-time founders makeThe reality of funding — hype vs hard numbersHow venture builders think differently from solo foundersWhy discipline and execution matter more than motivationMentorship, founder psychology, and long-term visionWhat investors actually look for in early-stage startupsStartup vs legacy business mindset: uncertainty vs efficiencyThe biggest reasons startups fail: founders trying to do everything themselvesAI products vs AI services — where the real opportunity lies 👥 This episode is for you if you’re: An aspiring entrepreneurA startup founder at an early stageA student interested in startups or venture capitalSomeone curious about how real businesses are built 📲 Follow  Twisted Truths YouTube: https://youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf?si=92KGKV3CBRH2GcGVInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss?igsh=M2FzdXA4am1mYThuFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgfSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=-7Wu7MqQR7uQ-DGCCTPLmA🎬 Credits : Produced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Suraj JunejaHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Darakshah SohailContent Intern: Trishita HataiScript & Research: Darakshah SohailProduction Head: Harshit PandeyProduction Assistant: Vishal KhanAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalDirector of Photography: Sayan MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about: Startups · Founders · Business · Investing · Growth · The Indian Startup Ecosystem

    35 min
  3. The reality of running a marketing agency in the age of AI | EP 94

    13 JAN

    The reality of running a marketing agency in the age of AI | EP 94

    What does it really take to run a 40-year-old creative agency in a world ruled by AI, influencers, freelancers, and fast content? In this candid, no-filter conversation, Rashi opens up about growing up inside a legacy design & advertising business—and how she now runs it in a completely different era. From payment delays and agency politics to AI in creativity and why pitching is broken, this episode goes deep into what most agencies never say out loud. This is not a motivational talk. This is the real economics, politics, and survival playbook of the creative industry in 2026. 🎙️ We discuss: Why legacy agencies struggle in today’s creator-driven worldHow AI is changing creativity (and why human instinct still wins)The ugly truth about payment cycles in advertisingWhy Rashi refuses to pitch for clientsFreelancers vs full-time creative teamsHow creator IP is becoming more valuable than adsWhy agencies should be treated as marketing partners, not vendors 👥 This episode is for you if you are: Running an agencyWorking in design, branding, or advertisingA freelancer or creator building long-term IPSomeone stuck in broken client systems This episode will hit close to home. ⏱️ Clean Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction Obsession, micromanagement, and the 40-year legacy of a creative business 01:00 – Design × Business × AI How design thinking meets business realities, and the growing impact of AI on creativity 01:45 – Meet Rashi Official start of the conversation 02:10 – Growing Up in a Legacy Agency Managing a legacy business and being raised inside a creative ecosystem 03:35 – From Design School to Business Transitioning from formal design education to real-world business operations 05:05 – Maintaining Design Quality Approval systems, standards, and protecting creative integrity in an agency setup 08:10 – Delegation vs Micromanagement Finding balance, leadership challenges, and the role of a quality checker 51:05 – Why Creators Need IP The importance of building intellectual property for long-term creator growth 52:30 – Upcoming Show: The Hungry Guests Concept, format, and what makes the show different 54:05 – Traveling for Stories Exploring India to discover unique, culture-driven content 55:35 – Closing Thoughts Why integrating agency branding into content matters for creators and businesses 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about: Design • Creativity • AI • Agencies • Content • Business • Influence • The Creator Economy 👇 Follow  Twisted Truths  on Socials: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375

    56 min

  4. 2 JAN

    Why Mir Left Foodka? Foodka Reveals Secrets | Twisted Truths

    In this unfiltered episode of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Indrajit Lahiri, the face and force behind Foodka, to uncover the real story. From the early days of Foodka with Mir to the transition of leadership, Indrajit breaks down why the shift happened, how Foodka evolved from a storytelling-led format to a research-driven, trust-first platform, and why authenticity matters more than money in today’s creator economy. This conversation goes beyond food reviews. We talk about: Why Foodka never chased money, only trust The real reason Mir stepped away from the platform Writing vs video content in food storytelling How saturated food blogging has become in India Why creators must define their “why” ROI, brand collaborations & the harsh reality of influencer marketing Biryani debates, city food cultures & Kolkata’s nostalgia-driven restaurants Running cloud kitchens, manpower issues & food business realities A must-watch for creators, food entrepreneurs, marketers, and anyone curious about how real platforms survive without selling out. 🎧 Watch till the end for raw insights on food, culture, business, and trust. 00:00 – Introduction: Indrajit Lahiri & the story behind Foodka02:10 – Why trust matters more than money in food blogging03:01 – Writing & documentation still matter in the age of reels04:29 – The real reason Mir left Foodka (no controversy)06:41 – Foodka’s future: becoming a story-first platform09:24 – Advice for new creators: find your “why” & brand ROI12:40 – Indrajit’s favourite food creators from Delhi, Mumbai & Kolkata15:27 – Kolkata Biryani culture vs the rest of India17:30 – His ultimate “last meal” Biryani choice19:37 – Inside his cloud kitchen business: Eastern Staple22:38 – Fine dining vs casual dining vs street food (Mumbai, Delhi & Kolkata)27:37 – Why legacy restaurants thrive in Kolkata [Food content creator journey, Indian food influencer reality, creator economy India, food review authenticity, influencer marketing truth, food blogging saturation India, trust vs money creators, food media platform India]

    30 min

  5. 27/12/2025

    Why Indian Infrastructure Fails & Degrees Don’t Guarantee Success | EP 92

    The Real Truth About Indian Education, Family Businesses & Infrastructure Delays In this powerful podcast conversation, we dive deep into the realities of Indian education, family-run businesses, entrepreneurship in Kolkata, and why infrastructure projects in India get delayed. Our guest shares first-hand insights on: Why skills matter more than degreesHow foreign universities differ from Indian educationWhy many family businesses in Kolkata struggle due to generational mindset gaps We also break down the real reasons behind infrastructure delays in India — from land acquisition issues and outdated laws to poor planning, cutting through corruption myths. 🎯 This episode is a must-watch for: ✔️ Students confused between degree vs skills ✔️ Aspiring entrepreneurs & family business owners ✔️ Anyone planning studies abroad ✔️ Professionals curious about India’s infrastructure reality 🎙️ Topics Covered: Indian education vs foreign universitiesSkills over degrees – the harsh truthFamily business challenges in KolkataNew generation mindset shiftWhy Indian roads & infrastructure projects failLand acquisition & tendering system explainedMBA value: networking vs real growth If you’re serious about career clarity, business reality, and real-world learning, this episode will change how you think. 👉 Like, Share & Subscribe for more honest conversations on careers, business & society. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: Education, business & infrastructure realities 04:35 – Indian education quality vs global standards 04:59 – IITs vs Ivy League: opportunity & funding gap 09:24 – Why Ivy League networks matter more than curriculum 11:57 – MIT OpenCourseWare & rise of skill-based learning 14:00 – Kolkata business mindset: “Babu vs Laala” culture 15:23 – Family business conflicts & need for a family constitution 17:23 – Why land acquisition delays Indian infrastructure projects 17:41 – National Highway Act, 1956 explained 18:13 – Arbitration & compensation disputes 18:36 – New rule: 90% land acquisition before project start 19:48 – India’s highway network growth (60% since 2014) 21:42 – IIT-vetted designs failing due to poor supervision 26:38 – DPR failures: Google Earth planning vs ground reality 32:05 – Is an MBA worth it? Why only Top 5 schools matter 34:12 – Blind ranking of top global universities 🎥 Credits: Produced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Rijish GangulyHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Arko SinghAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas 👇 Follow  Twisted Truths  on Socials: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375 📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com

    36 min

  6. 27/12/2025

    Is Indian Television Dying? Zee TV EVP on TV vs OTT, YouTube & the Future (2026) | EP 91

    TV Isn’t Dying. Media Careers Aren’t Easy. And Comfort Zones Are Dangerous. From how TV has evolved instead of dying, to why OTT and TV coexist, to what actually matters in media careers today—this episode breaks industry myths without sugarcoating. No motivation talk. No fake optimism. Just how media, careers, pressure, and mindset actually work. Watch till the end. 🎙️ In this episode, we talk about: Why Gen Z entering the media industry today is more aware and seriousWhether laziness is a generation issue or a human issueWhat really makes content work — viewers, advertisers, and businessWhy the comfort zone is the most dangerous place to beThe simple rule to survive pressure: People, Pause, Perspective ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Is traditional TV dead? 02:17 – TV vs OTT: audience divide 04:13 – The evolution of the attention economy 05:43 – Creativity inside big media houses 09:08 – Gen Z in the workplace 09:50 – Top 3 qualities media companies look for 11:02 – Interview strategies that actually work 13:01 – How a hit show is really made 15:32 – Advice for media professionals 17:14 – Taking career risks 19:02 – The Three Ps of mental health 🎥 Credits: Produced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Vikas SachdevaHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Darakshah SohailAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about: Indian Television • Media Industry • OTT vs TV • Media Careers • Mindset • Pressure • Growth 👇 Follow  Twisted Truths  on Socials: 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375

    20 min

  7. 27/12/2025

    Indian Colleges, Media Careers & Studying Abroad — The Honest Breakdown ft. Pooja Gupta | EP 90

    Choosing a College or Career in India Shouldn’t Feel Like a Maze Branding. Cutoffs. Hidden quotas. Unrealistic expectations. In this episode, we sit down with Pooja Gupta — career coach, media mentor, and one of India’s most trusted voices for students — to decode the REALITY of Indian education. From media to commerce, journalism to film, and studying abroad to college branding, this is a brutally honest guide for anyone making career decisions in 2025. 🎯 What we cover in this episode: Why niche-focused career coaching matters more than everThe truth about media careers: journalism, advertising, film & PRMumbai vs Delhi for media and commerce educationWhy students fall for college brands — and how to avoid that trapMinority quotas & cutoffs in Mumbai collegesMedia literacy: why every schoolchild needs it todayStudying abroad — dream or financial disaster?Why skills and personal branding beat degrees in media careersThe infrastructure myth: why most Mumbai colleges aren’t what you expectBlind ranking of India’s top media colleges (XIC, ACJ, IMC, SIMC & more) 🔥 Key Insight: College names may open doors — but your skills, clarity, and consistency decide where you actually go. 👇 Comment below: Which matters more today — college brand or personal skillset? If you’re confused between courses or colleges, this episode could save you from making the wrong decision. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro Teaser: Mumbai media reality, college fees & campus myths 01:02 – Introduction: Pooja Gupta (Media Mentor) & Twisted Truths 01:30 – Channel Growth: Why she started Media Mentor & niche focus 03:20 – Best Media Colleges (National): FTII, Xavier’s, IIMC, Whistling Woods 05:52 – Advertising & PR Colleges: XIC (Advertising), SCORE (PR) 06:53 – Mumbai vs Delhi vs Bangalore: Best city for each media career 08:24 – Best Commerce Colleges in Mumbai: Mithibai, NM College, HSNC 10:17 – Delhi University vs Mumbai University 11:51 – Self-Financed Courses: BMS, BAF, BBI 14:15 – Education Reform: Why media literacy must start in schools 16:24 – Content Creation Degrees: Should it be a separate degree? 19:49 – Entrance Exams: Why MCQ testing fails creative fields 23:13 – Overrated Colleges: Ashoka, NMIMS, Christ University 26:08 – Brand Obsession: Choosing names over courses 28:09 – Management Quota: Is paying extra worth it? 29:04 – Minority Quotas: Catholic & Gujarati quotas in Mumbai 31:12 – Studying Abroad: ROI issues & the “K-Pop” influence 33:14 – Biggest College Myth: “My life is set if I get in” 34:00 – New Universities: Atlas SkillTech, Rishihood, Vijaybhoomi 36:15 – No Campus Reality: The truth about Mumbai college infrastructure 40:32 – Are Media Degrees Irrelevant? Skills vs degrees 41:59 – Masters/PG: When it helps — and when it doesn’t 44:19 – Attendance Rules vs lecture quality 45:52 – Blind Ranking: IIMC, XIC, ACJ, Jamia & more 🎥 Credits: Produced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Pooja GuptaHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha DeyashiProduction Head: Darakshah SohailAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas 🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about: Education • Media Careers • College Reality • Skills vs Degrees • Career Clarity

    48 min

  8. 27/12/2025

    Why Bangladesh Rejects India’s Role in 1971 & The Truth About Partition | EP 89

    The history books lied to us. Was Partition a mistake? Did Gandhi really bring us freedom? And are there secret US nuclear weapons hiding in Pakistan right now?In Episode 89 of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Joydeep Sen for a masterclass on the uncomfortable truths of Indian history and the dark reality of modern geopolitics. We go where mainstream media won't.🔥 In this episode, we expose: 🚫 Why Pakistan is an "idea," not a nation. ☢️ The Kinara Hills Conspiracy: Are US Nuclear Weapons stockpiled in Pakistan? ⚔️ Gandhi vs. Netaji: Who was the true architect of India's independence? 🇧🇩 The dark truth about the Bangladesh Language Movement & 1971 War. 🚩 Is Secularism actually a war against Hindu culture?"History is written by victors, but the truth survives."👇 Drop a comment: Do you think we need to rewrite our history books?⏱️ Video Chapters (Timestamps):00:00 - Operation Sindhur: Loud & Clear Message01:36 - Is India's "Diversity" actually a weakness?03:57 - "Secularism is a War Against Hindu Culture"06:32 - The Truth About Jizya Tax & Mughals in Textbooks11:29 - The Vanishing Hindus of Pakistan & Bangladesh14:24 - "Pakistan is Not a Nation, It's an Idea"18:41 - The Paradigm Shift in India's Defense Policy20:33 - Conspiracy: US Nuclear Weapons in Kinara Hills?22:31 - Gandhi vs. Netaji: Who Actually Brought Freedom?25:27 - Hinduism is a Civilization, Not Just a Religion#TwistedTruths #IndianHistory #Geopolitics #Netaji #Gandhi #Pakistan #OperationSindhur #IndianArmy #PodcastIndia #Unfiltered #Bangladesh1971 #JoydeepSen #NuclearSecrets🎥 CREDITSProduced by: Lal BhatiaGuest: Joydeep SenHost & Creative Director: Joydeep SenContent Strategist: Harshit PandeyScript & Research: Trisha Deyashi Production Head: Arko SinghAudio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. SamantaSupporting Video Editing: Rashida MondalPoster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas👇 Follow Twisted Truths on Socials 👇 🎥 YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf 🎧 Spotify → https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com

    30 min
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  • Creator
    Joydeep Sen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joydeep Sen
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    Twisted Truths