The Convo Sutra

Tarun Shetty
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A diverse podcast interviewing industry leaders

  1. 15 hr ago

    EP 110 - Can Instagram Launch Your Acting Career? Debbie Sath Gets Real

    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?

  2. 14 Sept

    Is Talent Enough or Is Branding Everything? | The Convo Sutra EP 109

    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

  3. 7 Sept

    EP 108 - Is Being Indian a Cheat Code for Success? | Comedian Nitish Sakhuja

    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

  4. 31 Aug

    EP 107 - Ian Edwards: Why Comedians Can't Wait for Hollywood Anymore

    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?

  5. 24 Aug

    EP 106 - Biryani Showdown! India vs Pakistan vs Bangladesh

    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. ❤️ JOIN OUR PATREONhttps://www.patreon.com/c/TheConvoSutra 📚 BUY TARUN’S BOOKShttps://tinyurl.com/nzn6bcad 🎤 BOOK THE CONVO SUTRA LIVE COMEDY SHOWPrivate events, corporate shows & moreEmail: tarunthinks@gmail.com 🔗 STAY CONNECTEDTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@theconvosutraInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/theconvosutraFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Convo-Sutra/61563261238950/ 👥 FOLLOW THE PANEL Chandni Parekh:https://www.instagram.com/chandniparekh Tarun Shetty:https://www.instagram.com/tarunshetty Jasmine Singh:https://www.instagram.com/hotchaipod Masood:https://www.instagram.com/masooddadud 📩 BUSINESS INQUIRIES tarunthinks@gmail.com #Biryani #BiryaniShowdown #IndianFood #PakistaniFood #BangladeshiFood #India #Pakistan #Bangladesh #SouthAsian #DesiComedy #SouthAsianPodcast #TheConvoSutra

  6. 17 Aug

    EP 105 - Jay Chandrasekhar - The Indian Jackie Robinson of Comedy - SuperTroopers 3 and more!

    Jay Chandrasekhar, The Indian Jackie Robinson of Comedy, joins The Convo Sutra!The Super Troopers 3 director gets into bringing back R-rated comedy, pushing boundaries in today’s Hollywood, his journey from stand-up to filmmaker, and what he’s learned over decades in the business.Plus, "9-1-1" star, Anirudh Pisharody, and actor/model, Diya Patel, join the panel for a hilarious conversation about Hollywood success, Tarun’s suspicious lack of friends, why everyone suddenly owns a dog, and much more. JOIN OUR PATREON - https://www.patreon.com/c/TheConvoSutra 📚 BUY TARUN’S BOOKShttps://tinyurl.com/nzn6bcad 🎤 BOOK THE CONVO SUTRA LIVE COMEDY SHOWFor private events, corporate shows & more Email: tarunthinks@gmail.com

  7. 10 Aug

    EP 104 - Quitting law for comedy? He did it and isnt' looking back! Paul Farahvar

    Comedian Paul Farahvar quit practicing law to pursue stand-up, and he hasn’t looked back.Paul joins Tarun Shetty and Yuvi Grewal to share how a life-changing meeting with Bob Saget helped launch his comedy career. He also talks about his Iranian roots, family expectations, touring as a comedian and what it really takes to find happiness. Paul Farahvar has appeared on Dry Bar Comedy, Helium Comedy Studios and Nate Bargatze’s Nateland. 📚 BUY TARUN’S BOOKShttps://tinyurl.com/nzn6bcad 🎤 BOOK TARUN FOR STAND-UP, CORPORATE EVENTS OR LIVE SHOWSEmail: tarunthinks@gmail.com

  8. 3 Aug

    EP 103 - The Boxer/Actress Who's Punching Her Way to the Top - Renu Razdan

    Get ready for an electrifying episode of The Convo Sutra! Join us as Renu Razdan drops jaws with her incredible journey from Silicon Valley to the silver screen and the boxing ring! Plus, Priya's back, announcing her sold-out NYC comedy show, and Shazia returns with a powerhouse of inspiration to fuel your acting dreams. And don't miss Tarun's epic tale of producing his first feature film! This is a rollercoaster of laughs and pure motivation you won't want to miss!

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A diverse podcast interviewing industry leaders

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  • Creator
    Tarun Shetty
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    113
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tarun Shetty
  • Show Website
    The Convo Sutra