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In June this year, entrepreneur and podcaster Raj Shamani made headlines after he released a four-hour-long conversation with controversial businessman Vijay Mallya. From Mallya’s luxurious lifestyle to the infamous Kingfisher Airlines downfall and his departure from India, the interview covered it all.
What made it more surprising? It was Mallya’s first major appearance in years, and it came via a podcast — not mainstream media.
How Did He Do It? Raj Shares the Story with Kapil
Now, on an upcoming episode of Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show, Raj shares the unexpected story of how the interview came to be. In the promo, host Kapil Sharma asks, “Raj, you managed to interview someone even top agencies couldn’t reach. How did that happen?”
Raj replies with a grin, “I was out for a walk in London. I happened to spot him, so I approached him. I asked, ‘Sir, do you know who I am?’ He said, ‘No.’ Then I asked, ‘Do you know what a podcast is?’ He said, ‘No.’”
While the promo doesn’t reveal the full story, the full episode is expected to dive deeper into this fascinating encounter.
A Star-Studded Podcaster Episode
The episode, streaming Saturday at 8 PM on Netflix, will feature a lineup of popular podcasters including Saurabh Dwivedi, Kamiya Jani, and Samdish Bhatia. Together, they share behind-the-scenes stories of their most iconic interviews, including one with a Chief Minister.
From Streets of London to Streaming Gold
Raj Shamani’s bold and candid move to approach Mallya shows that sometimes, all it takes is a question and courage. His story is proof that new-age content creators are changing the game, one podcast at a time.
