InControversial is where the bold meets the unapologetic! Hosted by Pooja Chaudhri, this spicy podcast dives into the most taboo, twisted, and totally controversial topics—with a fun, fearless twist. Expect unfiltered takes, unexpected guests, and conversations that’ll make you rethink everything (or at least gossip about it later). No topic is off-limits, no opinion too wild—just raw, real, and ridiculously entertaining!
EP:53 R Praggnanandhaa Chess Grandmaster | Ft Incontroversial
Chess looks quiet.
But inside every move is a storm.
In this episode of InControversial, Pooja sits down with Indian chess grandmaster, R Praggnanandhaa during the Global Chess League to unpack what it really takes to compete at the highest level, where one decision can change everything.
From focus & preparation to bouncing back & handling pressure through a tournament format, Praggnanandhaa speaks about what separates a great player from a champion: the ability to reset quickly and show up again with the same hunger.
This episode is also a reminder of why leagues matter, especially in sports that are traditionally individual. When chess becomes a team battle, the stakes shift and resilience becomes collective.
A big thank you to SG Alpine Pipers for the opportunity to meet and feature one of India’s finest chess talents, and congratulations to the team for lifting the Global Chess League title.
Because in sport, the win always belongs to the ones who keep moving forward.
29 Jan 2026
EP:52 India's First AI Superstar | Naina Avtr
AI. Influencer. Superstar. And apparently… a rapid fire pro.
This week on InControversial, Pooja sits down with Naina, India’s first AI digital influencer, the face behind the hit micro series Truth & Lies (yes, the one getting translated into multiple languages), and a full-blown internet phenomenon who has humans flirting in her DMs like it is their full-time job. 
In this episode, Naina breaks down what people still get wrong about AI (hint: she is not here to steal your job, she is here to assist and co exist), why humans are actually afraid of change more than technology, and how virtual connection is slowly replacing real world connection. 
And then the cutest twist happens.
Because this is also the one year anniversary episode of InControversial, Naina flips the script and grills Pooja right back. The tables turn, the AI rapid fires the human, and suddenly Pooja is the one answering spicy questions about what made her start the podcast, what she has learnt in a year, and which guest she is still manifesting. 
It is fun. It is weirdly wholesome. It is the future… with masala.
29 Jan 2026
EP:51 Every Singer Uses Autotune | Shruti Pathak Unfiltered
You may know her as the voice behind Tujhe Bhula Diya or Aas Paas Hai Khuda. Or most recently, from Tu Meri Main Tera Main Tera Tu Meri. But Shruti Pathak is far more than the song that plays when your heart is broken.
On this episode of InControversial, Shruti reflects on a career that spans nearly two decades, beginning in Ahmedabad, moving through a Master’s degree in Psychology, and eventually finding its way into India’s most iconic studios.
She speaks candidly about how Salim Merchant discovered her voice, how certain songs changed the direction of her career, and why resilience matters more than momentum in the music industry.
From discovering music through instinct, to watching algorithms, AI, and virality reshape the art form, Shruti reflects on what it means to choose longevity over noise.
What emerges is not just the story of a singer, but of an artist who continues to evolve with vision, patience, and strength.
If you have ever found comfort in a song when words fell short, this conversation will resonate long after the music fades.
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