Moment of Silence

Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan

Moment of Silence is a podcast co-hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan where we spill our frustrations, hot takes and grievances on topics that women have a lot to talk about.

  1. 6d ago

    Our favourite Bollywood movies feat. Ida Ali & Kareema Barry

    Hiii Mossies, it is that time of the week again - we are back and the couch was feeling a lil extra hot because we had TWO beautiful guests joining us. The stunning miss Ida Ali is officially making her MOS debut while the magnificent miss Kareema is well on her way to becoming our honorary regular. With Independence Day just around the corner we were feeling that patriotism bubbling up inside us, so we thought we'd have little chat about the movies that remind us why we love being Indian - and who better to do it with than our fellow podcaster girls from "why are the curtains blue?" From Luck By Chance to Rang De Basanti to Raazi to... Ladies vs Ricky Bahl? This one's got reccos you'll never see coming - so go hit that play button already. (Also help MOS nation get freedom from not reaching 100k: go subscribe. Or else your cuticles will peel at twice the normal rate this week. Seeyaaa!) Chaptering: 00:00 – Desi Vibes activated 00:46 – Ida Ali & Kareema Barry on the couch 01:29 – Popcorn, Flopcorn & Hot Takes 02:31 – The Holiday Home & a Burglar?! 04:11 – How We First Meet 06:18 – From Friends to Co-Workers 08:45 – Guess the Episode Theme Yet? 10:15 – The Most Random Patriotic Triggers 14:08 – One Movie That Explains India 20:13 – Movies That Get Indian Women 24:52 – Empower Your Parents, don't Cancel us 27:03 – Why Every Woman Needs Money Skills 29:40 – The Toughest Day of My Life 33:14 – Peak Indian Survival Skills 33:58 – Reality Shows That Feel Very India 37:45 – Our First Independence Day Memory 39:25 – Why Lagaan Hits Different 41:37 – Book reccos 45:08 – Women in Sports Show some love to their first short film - Sink In- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYJV9Fc7fJM Follow Kareema Barry on Instagram and YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/kareemabarry/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@KareemaBarry27 Follow Ida Ali on Instagram and YouTube: https://www.instagram.com/idaali11/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@idaali11 Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinkerhttps://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  2. Aug 7

    Pavitra Shetty gave us ALL the Bollywood gossip

    Hellooo Mossies, this week we have the ultimate girl’s girl gracing us with her gorgeous presence in the studio: the marvellous Miss Pavitra Shetty is here and ready to yap! Pavitra finally revealed her criteria for appointing you a best friend and we are eager to find out if we made the cut. Also a master hoarder of gossip, Pavitra helped us deep dive into the ethics of this sacred art form. We also got her to spill the tea on fellow comedians and tried to unpack a few gossip themed moral dilemmas - in which Pavitra's mom might have caught some unnecessary strays. Safe to say this is one hour of elite yappery so hit that play button already. P.S. Please do the needful and subscribe or you might get bad dreams at night. Don’t say we didn’t warn you. Chaptering: 00:00- Intro 00:52- Pavitra Shetty Joins the Couch 01:48- Something New Is Brewing 03:14- How to Become Pavitra's BFF 06:24- Fun Facts About Comedians 11:24- Gossip Has Rules? 13:55- Bollywood Gossip vs Indian Relatives 15:36- Sohail Khan's Viral Gossip Story 19:56- How a Professional Gossiper Thinks 25:05- Toughest Gossip Dilemmas 28:08- Boyfriend vs Best Friend: Who Keeps Secrets? 33:30- Corporate Life Is One Big Gossip Circle 37:36- Would You Ever Do This to Your Bestie? 42:47- We Accidentally Expose Our Parents 46:33- Why "Aunty" Becomes an Adjective (ft. Cyrus Broacha) 51:24- Aishwarya Mohanraj & Jeeya Sethi Fun Facts 55:45- Your Bestie Says Someone Is Talking Behind Your Back 57:11- Can You Stay Friends Without Picking Sides? 57:53- Is "Pagro" Peak Millennial Slang? 01:01:34- Like, Subscribe & Join the Chaos Follow Pavitra Shetty on Instagram and Youtube: https://www.instagram.com/pavi212/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/@pavitrashettycomedy Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Directed & Researched by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  3. Jul 31

    Are we delusional in love? feat. Prashasti Singh

    Hellooo Mossies, cancel the ab workout because this episode will have you laughing your way to that 6-pack. The hilarious, awe-inspiring, gorgeous Prashasti Singh walked into the MOS studio and did not stop delivering for a single second. Prashasti shared her workout woes and the struggles of being a celeb at the gym. We tried to bring up role models for Indian women and somehow ended up with an iconic story about a microwave donation scheme. Prashasti then gave us a sneak peek into what it really means to come to terms with being single, thriving in your 30s on your own terms, and her very specific ritual of pining before channeling it into comedy gold. Safe to say, this one’s a little unhinged, and A LOT of fun. Okay now go like, share, comment, hype, subscribe & help us get to 100k if you want to atone for your sins. See you next week. 00:00 – Welcome Back 00:39 – Prashasti Singh Joins the Couch 01:51 – Pop & Flopcorn of the Week 02:11 – Gym Essentials We Swear By 05:00 – Why Prashasti Quits Corporate 07:02 – Do Successful Women Need Better Packaging? 12:42 – Married vs Single: What's Better? 18:26 – Behind the Scenes of Prashasti's Life 23:11 – Why My Dad Worries About Comedy 24:00 – Prashasti Shares Her Breakup Story 26:35 – Dating, Moms & Unsolicited Advice 29:26 – When Your Ex Moves On 31:08 – What Falling in Love Feels Like 37:05 – What Women Find Attractive 38:24 – The Little Things You Do in Love 45:07 – Why Women Struggle to Ask for Help 46:03 – How Much Do Comedians Really Earn? 54:09 – The Biggest Cheerleaders in Our Lives 57:23 – Subscribe & Help Us Reach 100K Follow Prashasti Singh on Instagram and YT: https://www.instagram.com/prashastisingh/?hl=enhttps://www.youtube.com/@PrashastiSinghStandup Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer and directed by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  4. Jul 24

    Moment of Silence for Democracy

    Note: This was recorded on 22nd July, 2026.As of 24th July 2026: Sonam Wangchuk has since ended his hunger strike after meeting with Union Ministers - https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/7/23/indian-activist-wangchuk-ends-26-day-hunger-strike-over-exam-paper-leaks PM Narendra Modi addressed the youth in a social media video - https://www.instagram.com/narendramodi/reel/DbJSbtII9aa/?hl=en Hello people of MOS, today's video is a little different. The khi-khi is slightly on pause because we wanted to sit down and have a conversation about what we are feeling about everything that is happening in the country right now. We’re not here to tell you what to think. We are not experts and we are not claiming to have all the answers. We hope you listen with an open heart. List of Sources:  https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/the-human-toll-of-neet-11-reported-suicides-after-paper-leak-forced-retest-101781771406022.html https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/newsexplained-the-allegations-of-scam-surrounding-neet-ug-2024 https://www.deccanherald.com/india/in-1997-dharmendra-pradhan-protested-a-paper-leak-today-he-is-facing-calls-for-resignation-over-one-4084159 https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/nhrc-cjp-protest-girl-injury-complaint-delhi-police-sansad-chalo-2952226-2026-07-20 https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/07/india-crackdown-on-peaceful-protesters-in-new-delhi-raises-serious-human-rights-concerns/ https://www.youtube.com/shorts/in6Np4VTJ1s https://thewire.in/rights/severe-pellet-like-injuries-on-delhi-youth-protester-police-deny-pellet-use https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/delhi-police-name-badges-cjp-protest-plainclothes-cops-rapid-action-force-raf-personnel-2953658-2026-07-22 https://www.firstpost.com/explainers/delhi-police-cjp-protests-uniform-law-plainclothes-14033307.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6MTXCAaOy3o https://www.telegraphindia.com/india/cjp-protest-injured-woman-on-ventilator-at-rml-hospital-nadda-rahul-gandhi-and-priyanka-gandhi-visit-protesters-in-hospital/cid/2171098 https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/delhi-hc-seeks-centre-police-response-on-pleas-alleging-excessive-force-during-july-20-cjp-protest-march/article71253106.ece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6gtV5GWVWc https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/arent-we-your-children-too-protesters-plea-to-police-during-parliament-march-lathi-charge/articleshow/132519038.cms https://www.ft.com/content/7b19969f-3c3c-4e45-9eb4-aac02519ad46?syn-25a6b1a6=1 https://thewire.in/government/senior-cop-sandeep-lamba-recorded-slapping-a-woman-protester-removed-from-jantar-mantar-duty-report https://indianexpress.com/article/education/neet-was-supposed-to-be-leak-proof-in-2026-heres-how-the-system-built-to-protect-the-exam-failed-10716204/ https://scroll.in/article/1066766/few-indian-youngsters-have-registered-to-vote-and-what-that-means https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/how-many-more-neet-paper-leak-now-takes-life-of-coimbatore-aspirant-toll-rises-to-10/articleshow/131820483.cms https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/5/26/come-back-my-son-indian-exam-leak-leaves-trail-of-death-despair-anger https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/main-bhi-cockroach-student-protests-against-neet-reach-new-york-london-watch/articleshow/132550338.cms https://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-diaspora-rallies-across-five-countries-in-support-of-cjp-over-neet-row-14033106.html https://indianexpress.com/article/education/cbse-osm-row-whistleblower-student-sarthak-sidhant-appears-before-parliamentary-panel-flags-alleged-tender-irregularities-10720542/ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/from-being-called-pakistani-to-cbse-apology-class-12-vedanta-shrivastava-case-amid-osm-on-screen-marking-system-row-101779767612231.html https://www.thehindu.com/education/vedant-shrivastava-nisarga-adhikary-and-sarthak-sidhant-the-gen-z-trio-that-took-on-the-cbse/article71070910.ece

  5. Jul 17

    How Prableen Kaur Bhomrah Survived Acne & Annoying Wedding Guests

    Hellooo people of MOS world, time to wear your happy hour seatbelts because you're about to crash into a GRAND ol' time! This week we were graced with the presence of ray of sunshine herself Miss PKB - which honestly we thought stood for perfection, kindness & beauty, but it actually stands for - PRABLEEN KAUR BHOMRAH!! Prableen took us along on her skin positivity and PCOS journey and we all commiserated to hate on adult acne. Then, Prableen gave us ALLL the tea on her recent shaadi and we got a lil b*tchy with wedding hot takes: from guests who only get plates if they hit the dancefloor, to relatives who have nothing better to do than ruin a bride's day, to answering who is supposed to eat the first bite of an engagement cake - this episode is the ultimate girl hang gone RIGHT. Speaking of rails, we are on TRACK to 100k but YOU can help us get there sooo much quicker just by by liking, commenting, sharing and hyping us!! And did you know that you get +100 blessings every time you subscribe to MOS channel? Hit subscribe to stay blessed and see ya next week! Oziva spot corrector for acne: https://www.oziva.in/products/oziva-spot-corrector-for-acne?variant=43751075151931 Chaptering: 00:00- Who gets the wedding cake first? 01:01- Prableen Kaur Bhomrah joins us 03:10- When do you cry on a vlog? 04:32- PCOS crying era 06:52- Popcorn or flopcorn 07:41- Oziva Spot Corrector for Acne 10:28- Celebrity skincare rituals 12:17- Getting called out for bad skin 14:03- Armpits girl talk 15:23- From behenji to a rebel kid 19:44- Rapid fire 23:45- The groom misses his baraat 26:36- Wedding food counters 28:35- Hot take: No-makeup bride 31:11- Small business idea 32:19- Wedding hot takes 34:35- Who gets the first cake bite? 39:13- Why do we need a slapper on the wedding day? 41:14- Sakshi's public impact hack 43:47- When do you feel the sexiest? 47:57- DIY skincare reactions 51:40- The most confusing diet plan 53:34- A run that stays forever 55:06- Subscribe & help us hit 100K Follow Prableen Kaur Bhomrah on Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/prableenkaurbhomrah/?hl=en Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer and directed by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  6. Jul 10

    Best Friend Or Boyfriend - Who Would You Save?

    Hiii Mossies, no need to hold your horses (unless your horse just wants a hug) because WE’RE BACK with another episode this fine evening! Naina is freshly returned from the land of our colonizers and sooo ready to give us the lowdown with stories involving wrong trains, airport divorces and a plea for a mandatory photography course for the boyfriends of gorgeous women. Trains seemed to be a recurring theme this episode as we also tried to solve the trolley problem and debated some very pressing moral dilemmas such as: Should you betray your best friend with a chopped pic on her birthday? Does your daughter deserve a stanley? What if the birkin of husbands wanted to leave your bestfriend for you? Can the European trip reeeally wait when your son is failing maths?The answers to all this, and then a classic twist on the classic trolley problem. Speaking of moral compasses (moral compii) you should really check yours because it’s broken if you haven’t subscribed yet. Hit like share comment hype subscribe and don’t pull any levers until we hit 100k. See you next week! Chaptering: 00:00 - Are you checking your partner's phone? 01:51 - Global warming ruins summer vacations 06:54 - Driving abroad is stressful 08:21 - Stop ignoring your health 09:56 - Why airport divorces happen 12:03 - When 99% of the trip goes right 14:55 - Sakshi's sister gets detained 17:47 - It's time for moral dilemmas 22:44 - Parents judge their own kids 24:47 - Moral Dilemma #1: Does this give you anxiety? 26:15 - FaceTune fixes everything 28:11 - Moral Dilemma #2: Child's future or girls' trip? 31:33 - Math nepo baby 32:41 - Moral Dilemma #3: Every mom's dilemma 37:11 - Which type of person are you? 37:54 - Moral Dilemma #4: Recognition or the life you dreamt of? 44:26 - Moral Dilemma #5: Your BFF or man? 47:41 - Moral Dilemma #6: The famous trolley problem 52:32 - Moral Dilemma #7: Is there a cop here? 54:09 - Moral Dilemma #8: Scripted or unscripted life? 59:02 - Don't forget to subscribe! Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer and directed by Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by Angaar Studios- https://www.instagram.com/angaarstudios/?hl=en Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=en https://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed on this podcast are for entertaining purposes only and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or affiliated brand. We don't claim to be experts- just two people with Wi-fi and feelings. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

  7. Jul 3

    Shamik Chakrabarti's TOP 5 Hot Takes

    Hellloooo Mossies, you’re in for a treat this week because THE MYSTERIOUS MR. SHAMIK CHAKRABARTI is in the house.  Sakshi & Naina dug deep into what makes Shamik tick with answers to widely requested questions like what is his favourite colour and what is it like staring at the tree outside his window in Bandra. Then, because there are never enough comedians getting into controversies, we asked him for his hot takes, and boy were they hot.  From putting a ban on celebrity couples to hating on people in Zone 1 Boarding, to demanding that shellfish get out of their shells already - this episode is a rollercoaster of emotions, if a rollercoaster is full of emotions involving laughter.  Finally the take that is hotter than the heat of a thousand suns is that we need to be at 100k already - so go SUBSCRIBE and like and comment and share and hype and spread the word of MOS far and wide.  00:00 Shamik Chakrabarti on the pod 02:50- Shamik's favourite colour 03:39- Is Shamik dating? 05:40- Pop or Flopcorn 07:17- Celebrity couples and brand deals 08:42- Celebrities who follow Shamik 11:03- Behind the Vimal Elaichi ad 13:11-Should India have a civil score? 17:28- Women making civil arrests? 18:23- Taxi app feature we need 20:28- Dutch food review 23:07- Men should be arrested for this? 25:13- Dating as a single child 27:31- Younger vs elder siblings 28:47- Men with lower back tattoos 30:33- Hot take on picky eaters 33:14- OG stand-up comedians 42:24- Why karaoke is overrated 46:03- Shamik's biggest pet peeve Shamik Chakrabarti: https://www.instagram.com/shamikchakrabarti/?hl=en https://l1nq.com/154goc1 Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod/reels/?hl=en Credits: Naina Bhan - Co-host and certified overthinker https://www.instagram.com/nainabee?ig... Sakshi Shivdasani - Co-host, balancing out Naina’s overthinking with a healthy dose of not thinking https://www.instagram.com/sakshishivdasani/?hl=en Researched by our very own curiosity engineer and directed by- Aashna Sharma https://www.linkedin.com/in/aashna-sharma-913146179 Senior Producer- Amruta P. https://www.linkedin.com/in/amruta-bandivdekar-01879925 Produced by "Vertical by Handmade" - Our personal cheering squad https://www.instagram.com/verticalbyhandmade?igsh=NG1vdXd5bWdsdWI3 Creative direction by Tinkre, Keeper of MoS' signature “Pookie” energy Natascha Mehra https://www.instagram.com/tinkre.in/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/natascha.zip/?hl=en Reel Editor - Yug Verma https://www.instagram.com/bass_abhiyug?igsh=MnlibHdsbG56MjNl&utm_source=qr Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by guests are entirely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts, the production team, or the brand. While we encourage open dialogue, we do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared by our guests. Listener discretion is advised — especially if you're allergic to strong opinions.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7
out of 5
32 Ratings

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Moment of Silence is a podcast co-hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan where we spill our frustrations, hot takes and grievances on topics that women have a lot to talk about.