When I started  Chai With Ilachi , I thought I was creating a podcast.This year showed me something much bigger I was sitting across from  real people carrying real dreams, real fears, and real battles . Different guests. Different industries. Different journeys. Yet, underneath every conversation, I kept hearing the  same truths repeating in different voices . Here are 10 lessons I learned as a host this year, lessons that stayed with me long after the cameras stopped roll

When we hear a viral song, it often feels effortless, catchy, and magical. But the truth is,  these hits are rarely born in studios  they’re born from pain, persistence, and personal stories. On our latest podcast episode, we dive deep into the journeys of  Danish Alfaaz  and  Sanjay Khanduri , two artists whose music resonates because it comes from life itself. Danish Alfaaz: Turning Personal Struggle Into Music Danish Alfaaz is now a name every music lover recognizes, but h

In a world obsessed with LinkedIn bios, Instagram highlights, and endless to-do lists, it's easy to assume we all have our personal narratives down pat. You know your career milestones, your biggest heartbreaks, your wildest dreams for the future. What if I told you that self-discovery through storytelling isn't about reciting facts it's about peeling back the layers no one's ever dared to touch? That's the magic (and the mess) I've witnessed time and again on  Chai With Ilac

When I first sat down with Mark Bennington  on Chai With Ilachi , I sensed that this conversation would go far beyond filmography. There was something deeply human about his story — a creative spirit constantly evolving, reshaping himself across continents, cultures, and artistic forms. As someone who often explores journeys of transformation on my show, Mark’s path — from the studios of Hollywood to the sets of Bollywood — spoke to me on a personal level. It’s a reminder tha

When I launched Chai With Ilachi , my vision was to create conversations that are authentic, inspiring, and deeply rooted in stories that...