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"Welcome to 'Let's Chat with GB' — a melting pot of ideas, passions, and inspirations. Join us as we dive deep with entrepreneurs charting new frontiers, fitness influencers reshaping our health narratives, chefs tantalizing our taste buds, sports personalities defining perseverance, and many more trailblazers. Each conversation is a journey, each story a lesson. Tune in and uncover the myriad facets of life, success, and the pursuit of passion with GB."

  1. 4D AGO

    Inside India’s Private Jet World | Costs, Ownership & Charter All Explained

    In this episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Santosh Sharma, aviation entrepreneur and founder behind Book My Jet, to explore the rapidly evolving world of private aviation, charter flights, and luxury air travel in India.Santosh shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing in Jamshedpur to building one of India’s most recognized private jet charter platforms. The conversation dives deep into the business of private aviation, how Covid transformed the charter industry, and why today’s business leaders increasingly prefer flying private for flexibility, time efficiency, and security.This episode also uncovers the realities of owning a private jet, including costs, aircraft ownership models, charter strategies, aviation infrastructure challenges in India, and how relationships and customer experience define success in this high-stakes industry.From selling juices on Mumbai streets during college to advising CEOs on private aircraft investments worth ₹80+ crore, Santosh’s story is a powerful lesson in persistence, relationships, and entrepreneurial thinking.If you're interested in private jets, aviation business, luxury travel, entrepreneurship, or the future of aviation in India, this episode is a must-watch.

    1h 15m

  2. MAR 4

    From Building Billion Dollar Portfolios to Building India’s Future

    In this powerful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Ashish Dhawan, Founder of ChrysCapital, Co-founder of Ashoka University, and Founder of The Convergence Foundation, to discuss India’s economic rise, education reform, entrepreneurship, and the mindset required to build institutions that last.From growing up in Kolkata and navigating Wall Street to returning to India at 30 to start a private equity fund during economic uncertainty, Ashish shares lessons on resilience, discipline, rejection, and long-term thinking. He opens up about building ChrysCapital, transforming higher education through Ashoka University, and why India’s biggest opportunity lies in entrepreneurship and systemic reform.The conversation also explores AI vs “Ancient Intelligence,” foundational literacy, teacher reform, policy impact, philanthropy, leadership, humility, and why this is India’s defining decade.

    56 min

  3. FEB 28

    People, Process & Partnerships: How To Build A Franchise Business That Scales

    In this episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits with Vikas Jain, a leading fitness entrepreneur and the force behind one of India’s most successful gym franchise networks, to discuss the real business of fitness in India, from building a nationwide brand to changing how Indians think about health, consistency, and lifestyle.The conversation explores the evolution of India’s fitness ecosystem, the rise of 24×7 gyms, franchising at scale, and why convenience, coaching, and accountability matter more than motivation alone. From fitness myths and gym drop-outs to wearables, recovery, supplements, and post-COVID behaviour shifts, this episode offers valuable insights for fitness enthusiasts, gym owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone serious about long-term health.

    57 min

  4. FEB 25

    Air Commodore A.S Bahal on India’s Air Power : Prepared, Proven and Poised to Dominate

    In this insightful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat speaks with A.S. Bahal, a seasoned Air Force veteran, about India’s rapidly evolving defence ecosystem and the leadership mindset that powers one of the world’s most professional air forces. The discussion touches on India’s growing global stature, the importance of political will, and landmark moments such as Operation Balakot that signaled a decisive shift in national security strategy.Beyond strategy and operations, the conversation explores life in uniform — the values, discipline, and sense of duty that define military leadership. A.S. Bahal shares what truly sets Air Force officers apart and why integrity, professionalism, and responsibility remain central to serving the nation. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in leadership, defence, geopolitics, and the principles that guide those in service.

    1h 42m

  5. JAN 10

    Ghosts, Jinns & Forgotten Souls: The Delhi You’ve Never Met | Eric Chopra | EP 29

    In this deeply engaging episode of Let’s Chat with GB, host Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Eric Chopra — author, historian, podcaster, and the mind behind the acclaimed book Ghosted — for a conversation that blends history, memory, mythology, and storytelling.Eric takes us through his unconventional journey into history, from a non-academic childhood to becoming a storyteller who views the past with nuance, empathy, and imagination. Together, they explore how history is not just a collection of dates, but a living repository of stories — some celebrated, some forgotten, and some haunting.🎙️ Host: Gaurav Bhagat🎧 Guest: Eric Chopra00:00 Intro: Ghosted, history & haunting Delhi02:18 How Eric’s love for history began (studying “backwards”)04:53 Growing up in an Air Force family: moving cities & identity08:02 Does history repeat itself? Politics, patterns & context11:35 Why Eric wrote Ghosted: heritage walks + horror obsession17:01 Why Mehrauli feels mystical (saints, “Purani Dilli” & geography)21:27 Qutub Minar, the 1981 stampede & the “haunted backyard”22:16 The Iron Pillar wish story + why it was cordoned off23:43 Legend: How Delhi got its name from the Iron Pillar25:36 Ashoka pillars, Firoz Shah Tughlaq & moving monuments to Delhi28:57 Firoz Shah Kotla’s “Latal Baba” & Jinn darbar lore32:01 Jinn vs ghosts: classifications & why they “choose” behavior34:13 British/1857 ghosts, Northern Ridge tales & headless phantom myths36:13 Jamali-Kamali: why it’s a secret gem + picnic-era nostalgia37:22 Who was Kamali? lover / student / mystery & queer history lens43:34 Khooni Darwaza: what happened in 1857 (Zafar’s sons)48:21 Dara Shikoh head story—myth vs records51:13 After-effects: heaviness, lucid dreams & “residual” history55:49 Malcha Mahal: the “Queen of Oudh” story & tragedy1:02:43 Rapid fire: influencers, biopics, empires & live-streamed history1:10:41 Ghalib quote: “Delhi is the soul”1:12:16 What Itihaasology does: walks, journal, musicals & podcast1:16:50 Ghosted walk launch at Jamali-Kamali + upcoming reruns1:18:40 Possession, belief & respecting people’s experiences1:22:33 Goodies + closing moments

    1h 25m

  6. 11/03/2025

    35 Years Inside Tihar, But not as a Prisoner | Ft. Ex-Jailer Sunil Gupta | Part 2 | EP 27

    What really happens behind prison walls? In this gripping conclusion of our two-part series, Sunil Gupta, former Tihar Jail officer and author of Black Warrant, takes us deep inside India’s most notorious prison, revealing stories that have never been shared so openly.From encounters with Charles Sobhraj, Subrata Roy, and Afzal Guru, to the moral and legal dilemmas surrounding death row, Gupta shares the realities of power, redemption, and reform inside one of the world’s largest prison systems.In this episode:1. How India’s judicial system and black warrant process really work2. The truth about women’s prisons and how gender bias affects inmates3. What it’s like to manage foreign prisoners, from Nigerians to Europeans4. The evolution of open prisons and rehabilitation programs in India5. Behind-the-scenes of Netflix’s “Black Warrant” and its real-life accuracy6. Sunil Gupta’s reflections on justice, mercy, and leadership from his decades in serviceWhether you’re fascinated by criminal justice, social reform, or true stories of courage from inside the system, this conversation offers a rare, unfiltered look into India’s prisons, straight from the man who ran them.Watch now to discover the human stories, moral conflicts, and surprising lessons from the other side of the bars.Timestamp:00:00 – Recap & Part 2 intro00:25 – Manu Sharma: conduct & Tihar Bakery revamp01:18 – “Sell in Courts” idea; outlets & perception shift03:37 – Inmate-run restaurant05:03 – Philanthropy for prisoners’ children06:44 – Why write “Black Warrant”07:10 – why judges break the pen08:38 – Death sentence pathway11:21 – 15-day protocol, solitary, religious texts; execution-day myths15:20 – Stance on death penalty27:04 – Rapid-fire34:30 – Netflix series production37:34 – Legal advocacy: women semi-open prisons & half-way homes42:53 – Foreign inmates & contraband52:09 – Personal toll & family life57:41 – 1986 Charles Sobhraj escape memory

    1h 2m

  7. 10/27/2025

    35 Years Inside Tihar, But not as a Prisoner | Ft. Ex-Jailer Sunil Gupta | Part 1 | EP 26

    37 views Oct 26, 2025From Jailer to Reformer: The Untold Story Behind “Black Warrant” | Real-Life Stories from India’s PrisonWhat does it take to transform from a young jail officer into one of India’s leading voices for prison reform? In this gripping conversation, we sit down with Sunil Gupta author of Black Warrant, a man who spent over 35 years inside India’s prison system not as an inmate, but as someone who shaped it from within.Discover untold stories from behind the bars:The truth about Charles Sobhraj, one of India’s most infamous inmatesLife inside Tihar Jail and how prison culture has evolvedThe emotional and moral dilemmas of signing a black warrantHow yoga, meditation, and vocational training became tools for real rehabilitationThe fine line between punishment and reformThis episode dives deep into crime, redemption, and humanity exploring the real stories that inspired the Netflix series “Black Warrant”.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful conversations on law, justice, and life beyond the cell walls. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letschatwit...________________________________________________________________________________Gaurav BhagatFacebook = https://gauravbhagat.academy/38lgjVjInstagram = https://gauravbhagat.academy/3lKnSIhLinkedin = https://gauravbhagat.academy/3LTEFDb

    1h 7m

  8. 10/18/2025

    You Can Make it Happen with Anil Swarup | Let's Chat With GB

    In this episode of “Let’s Chat with GB”, we sit down with one of India’s most respected civil servants Anil Swarup, former IAS officer, author of “You Can Make It Happen”, and the visionary behind some of India’s most transformative government reforms.From handling national crises during the 1984 riots, to leading the coal sector turnaround, and shaping India’s health insurance policy (RSBY → Ayushman Bharat) — Anil Swarup has seen governance at its toughest and most inspiring. Highlights of this episode:His early life and the story behind choosing the IAS dream 💭Lessons from the 1984 riots and political pressures in bureaucracy 🧠How he convinced ministers, Chief Ministers, and even the Prime Minister 🇮🇳The real story behind Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY) and Ayushman Bharat 🏥What bureaucrats and politicians can learn from AI, attitude, and adaptability 💡His honest take on education corruption, reforms, and what India must fix today 📚“Artificial intelligence is not the problem — it’s our attitude,” says Anil Swarup in one of the most insightful discussions on governance and change.

    1h 8m
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"Welcome to 'Let's Chat with GB' — a melting pot of ideas, passions, and inspirations. Join us as we dive deep with entrepreneurs charting new frontiers, fitness influencers reshaping our health narratives, chefs tantalizing our taste buds, sports personalities defining perseverance, and many more trailblazers. Each conversation is a journey, each story a lesson. Tune in and uncover the myriad facets of life, success, and the pursuit of passion with GB."

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