A podcast that explores the stories we carry but rarely share. From unfiltered reflections to deep conversations with artists, dreamers, survivors, and everyday heroes — each episode is a verse in the greater story of being human. Hosted by Saugat, Real Verses is a quiet space for raw truths, resilience, and everything in between.
What Vinod Seshan Wishes He Knew Before Becoming an IAS Officer?
We begin 2026 with a conversation that demanded patience.This episode of Real Verses with Saugat featuring Vinod Seshan, IAS, Joint Secretary, Government of India, was recorded earlier this year.As an active IAS officer in service, the episode required official clearance before release. Out of respect for due process and institutional integrity, we chose to wait - and did not publish any other episode this year before this one.And today, we’re proud to finally share it.In this deeply reflective conversation, we explore:• Purpose over popularity• Leadership in a loud world• The emotional weight of public service• UPSC reality vs. social media aspirations• Fear of failure and quitting before trying• What responsibility truly feels like• Meaning beyond rank and designationFrom All-India Rank 3 in the Civil Services Examination to shaping India’s energy narrative, Vinod Seshan speaks not about power - but about clarity, discipline, and humility.This is not a policy discussion.This is a human conversation.If you are:– A UPSC aspirant– A young professional at a crossroads– A leader navigating responsibility– Or someone searching for deeper meaningThis episode is for you.#RealVersesWithSaugat #VinodSeshan #IASOfficer #UPSCMotivation #PurposeOverPopularity #LeadershipIndia #PublicService #IndianPodcast
8 Dec 2025
Varun Dagar: Not All Wounds Bleed; Some Create Art
He danced through pain.
He survived judgment.
He rose through fire.
This is the Varun Dagar you’ve never heard before.
In this powerful full-length episode of Real Verses with Saugat, street performer and artist Varun Dagar opens up about the battles behind the applause - the fear, the humiliation, the heartbreak, the viral moments, and the courage that kept him moving when everything around him was trying to break him.
This is not just an interview.This is an emotional, gritty, deeply personal conversation about surviving, evolving, and choosing yourself again and again.
IN THIS EPISODE, VARUN SHARES:
🔥 The truth behind his rise as a street performer
🔥 The incident that changed his life
🔥 The loneliness behind viral fame
🔥 Why soft men are misunderstood in India
🔥 His most painful memories
🔥 The mindset that helped him rebuild himself
🔥 What he wants to create for the next generation of artists
🔥 His message for anyone who feels lost or broken
If you’ve ever fought a silent battle, if you’ve ever felt underestimated, if you’ve ever wanted to follow your heart - this episode will speak to you.
WHY YOU SHOULD WATCH THIS EPISODE
✓ Raw honesty
✓ Unfiltered emotions
✓ Never-before-heard stories
✓ Deep reflections on identity, masculinity, pain & purpose
✓ Inspirational insights for creators, dreamers & anyone chasing a difficult path
This is Varun Dagar beyond the dance.This is the man, the mind, the heart, the fire.
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26 Nov 2025
The Search After Success | Verse 8 with Eshaan Agarwal
What do you chase after you’ve achieved everything you weretold to dream of?
At just 30, Eshaan Agarwal has lived the Indian ambition blueprint:
✔️ IIT Delhi
✔️ BCG
✔️ Head of Business, Cars24 (Australia)
✔️ Stability, success, money, milestones
But behind the accomplishments lies a quieter, deeper truth -success didn’t end the search. It intensified it.
InVerse 8 of Real Verses with Saugat, Eshaan opens up about:
· The pressure of being “the ideal child”
· Losing his father at 19 and how it changed him
· The IIT paradox - success outside, emptiness inside
· Consulting at BCG and the intense grind
· Leading Cars24 in Australia
· Having “everything” yet still yearning for meaning
· Balancing ambition with stillness
· Redefining purpose beyond titles, money, and achievements
· Marriage, love, partnership & emotional growth
· The truth about success in your 20s and 30s
· What our generation still gets wrong about happiness
This is not a story of achievement. This is a story of introspection, vulnerability, and the search after success.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re chasing something you can’t name…
If you’ve ever wondered why success sometimes feels incomplete…
If you’ve ever felt the pressure of a life that “looks perfect” but doesn’t feel whole -
This episode will speak to you.
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Raw. Real. Unfiltered conversations on meaning, purpose, ambition & identity.
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Whatare you searching for in life right now?
#IITDelhi #BCG #Cars24 #EshaanAgarwal #RealVersesWithSaugat #IndianPodcast #SelfGrowth#Purpose #SuccessMindset #StartupLife #Fulfillment #LifeLessons #PodcastIndia
10 Oct 2025
From Failure to Chartered Accountant: Siddharth Gambhir's Path
Only 0.029% of India’s population ever becomes a Chartered Accountant and Siddharth Gambhir is one of them.From the bustling lanes of Ghaziabad to the world of finance and grit, Siddharth’s story is not just about numbers. It’s about the sleepless nights, the heartbreak of failure, the fear of not being enough, the relentless spirit to rise again - stronger, wiser, and more grounded. It is also his story about surrender.In this deeply raw and real conversation, we explore:🎯 What drives someone to chase a dream against impossible odds🔥 The untold pressure and mental toll behind “success”💔 The loneliness that follows big wins and small losses🌄 How manifestation, mindset, and madness shape destinyThis is not just a podcast - it’s a masterclass in resilience.🎧 Tune in to Real Verses with Saugat📺 Watch now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon#RealVersesWithSaugat #SiddharthGambhir #CAJourney #Motivation #GritAndGrace #PodcastIndia #Inspiration #everydayheroes
14 Sept 2025
Naaz Sultana: How Music Became Her Rebellion | Verse 5
Naaz Sultana is not just a singer-songwriter, composer, and aspiring actor - she’s a force of nature. In this deeply personal and unfiltered conversation, we explore how music became her rebellion, her sanctuary, and her voice.🎶 From Assam to national stages, Naaz has carved her journey without waiting for permission. A self-taught artist, her story is one of defiance, dreams, and the raw courage to stand tall in an industry that isn’t always kind.In this episode, we talk about:✨ Growing up with music as both escape and expression✨ Finding identity as a self-taught musician in Assam✨ The struggles, stereotypes, and breakthroughs of being a rebel artist✨ How she channels her voice into songwriting, storytelling, and acting✨ Why art is both rebellion and healingIf you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or misunderstood, this conversation will remind you why your voice matters.📌 Watch the full episode now and don’t forget to:👍 Like the video🔔 Subscribe for more Real Verses💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments - let’s keep it real.🔗 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Music#NaazSultana #RealVersesWithSaugat #DaughterofAssam #SingerSongwriter #RebelArtist #Podcast #EverydayHeroes #HopeandDreams
28 Aug 2025
Where Grit Meets Vision: A Founder’s Tale in Healthcare
👤 Guest: Rahul Maroli - Co-Founder & CEO, Tap Health
🕰Runtime: ~ 1.14 hrs
In a world obsessed with overnight success, Rahul Maroli shows us why it’s the long game that truly matters.
From building brands in the corporate world to launching Tap Health, a mission-led, tech-driven healthcare startup,Rahul's journey is a masterclass in leadership, discipline, and purpose, especially when ambition hits you midlife.
In this raw, insightful conversation, we talk:
🔥 Whether you're a startup founder, healthcareprofessional, or just someone redefining your second innings - this one's foryou.
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→ Full episode out now on Real Verses with Saugat
→ Also available on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music
#HealthcareStartups #FoundersJourney#RealVersesWithSaugat #RahulMaroli #TapHealth #Entrepreneurship #PodcastIndia#MidlifeMotivation #EverydayHeroes
20 Jul 2025
Still Waters Run Deep! Bhaavni Seth Reveals Her Secret Methods
🎙 STILL WATERS RUN DEEP - A VERSE WITH BHAAVNI SETHReal Verses, with Saugat | Episode 3She’s 16.Scored 99.4% in her boards.Certified Bharatnatyam dancer.German exchange scholar.Painter. Quiet storm.And today?She’s unfiltered, on the mic.Meet Bhaavni Seth, a Gen Z prodigy with the emotional range of a seasoned soul.But don’t mistake her soft tone for softness. She’s got fire - the kind that doesn't need to scream to burn bright.In this episode of Real Verses, we talk about:✨ The pressure of perfection at 16🎨 Her love for painting as rebellion🎧 Gen Z’s relationship with social media💃 What classical dance taught her about stillness💬 And how being introverted is not a weakness, it's a weaponThis isn’t your typical “child genius” narrative.It’s calm. It's clever. And it hits deeper than most “motivational” content out there.So buckle up (or settle down with chai), hit play - and get ready to rethink how you look at young minds.🟡 Full episode streaming now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple & Amazon.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments, we’re reading them all.#StillWatersRunDeep #RealVersesWithSaugat #PodcastIndia #BhaavniSeth #GenZWisdom #QuietFire #NewEpisodeDrop #YouthUnplugged #PodcastPremiere #StudentStories #EverydayHeroes
11 Jul 2025
Verse Two- The Code Within: A Verse with Abhit Sinha
“It’s not just about writing code. It’s about writing your story with clarity, purpose, and heart.”
In this powerful and quietly reflective episode of Real Verses with Saugat, we sit down with Abhit Sinha, Co-founder& Chief Tech Hustler at ORBO.ai (https://www.orbo.ai) - a well-recognised name post his Shark Tank India pitch, but so much more than just a startup success story.
This is a conversation about:
💡 Building AI-driven beauty tech🧘 Staying grounded amidst scale andspotlight🧠 Creating with clarity💛 Leading with kindness📷 And the subtle poetry of pixels,perspective, and purpose
Abhit opens up about his early clarity, the "why" behind his hustle, and how being a good human being matters just as much as being a good founder. He shares how he navigates chaos with calm, success with stillness, and ambitionwith humility.
🎙 The Code Within is a storyfor every dreamer, every builder, and every quiet soul who believes in doing good - while doing great things.
6 Jul 2025
Beliefs & Boardrooms | Episode 1 – Real Verses with Saugat | A Verse with Rohit Munjal
What does it mean to lead when no one is watching?How do beliefs shape boardrooms? And what do vulnerability and silence look like at the highest levels of leadership?
In this powerful opening episode of Real Verses, I sit down with Rohit Munjal, CHRO APAC & India at Sprinklr, a seasoned leader and my mentor. We talk about far more than HR or strategy - this conversation dives into personal transformation, parenting, faith, fear, and the internal compass that guides us.
👉 If you're someone who believes in authentic stories, soulful leadership, and the human side of ambition, this one’s for you.
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