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