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EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 4M

Swanand Kirkire Podcast: Bavra Mann, Arijit Singh, Indori Food & Killer Bombay Journey | TCH 143

from The Chill Hour with Deepak Pareek · host Deepak Pareek

On episode 143 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Swanand Kirkire, one of India’s most celebrated lyricists, singers, and storytellers.In this episode, Swanand talks about his journey in the industry, how he crafted some of his most famous songs, and the emotional depth behind his writing. He opens up about male friendships, why overthinking is the true foundation of a writer, and the loneliness that often comes with the creative process. He also shares the saddest realities of being a writer and what it truly takes to survive in the world of art.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this soulful and deeply thoughtful conversation between Deepak and Swanand.00:00 Intro01:50 Drunk Male Friendships06:09 Are Writers Always School Toppers11:08 When Do You Become an Artist14:31 The Power of Silence17:20 Overthinking Builds Writers20:02 What Break a Leg Really Means23:51 Is Bollywood Still Making Good Films27:32 The Beauty of Indori Language29:04 Arijit Singh Retirement Talk34:14 The Story of Shor36:35 On Bawra Mann40:40 Top 3 Indian Song Lyrics43:44 How Art Gives Meaning to Grief47:34 Are People Having Less Fun Today52:55 Talking About Three of Us54:44 Biggest Regret in Life01:00:45 Oo Ri Chiraiya01:03:42 Closing NoteAbout The Chill Hour Podcast:The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Swanand here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanandkirkireYoutube: https:// www.youtube.com/@swanandkirkire2762 For collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

On episode 143 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Swanand Kirkire, one of India’s most celebrated lyricists, singers, and storytellers.In this episode, Swanand talks about his journey in the industry, how he crafted some of his most famous songs, and the emotional depth behind his writing. He opens up about male friendships, why overthinking is the true foundation of a writer, and the loneliness that often comes with the creative process. He also shares the saddest realities of being a writer and what it truly takes to survive in the world of art.So sit back, relax, and enjoy this soulful and deeply thoughtful conversation between Deepak and Swanand.00:00 Intro01:50 Drunk Male Friendships06:09 Are Writers Always School Toppers11:08 When Do You Become an Artist14:31 The Power of Silence17:20 Overthinking Builds Writers20:02 What Break a Leg Really Means23:51 Is Bollywood Still Making Good Films27:32 The Beauty of Indori Language29:04 Arijit Singh Retirement Talk34:14 The Story of Shor36:35 On Bawra Mann40:40 Top 3 Indian Song Lyrics43:44 How Art Gives Meaning to Grief47:34 Are People Having Less Fun Today52:55 Talking About Three of Us54:44 Biggest Regret in Life01:00:45 Oo Ri Chiraiya01:03:42 Closing NoteAbout The Chill Hour Podcast:The Chill Hour with Deepak is a podcast curated by Deepak Pareek, a media entrepreneur, content creator, creative producer, and a sucker for good, candid conversations. The idea behind the podcast is not to have conversations around generic topics that are easily available on the internet but to have insightful, chill, and personalized conversations around life, business, content, marketing, and much more!We're having your favorite content creators, entrepreneurs, business owners, freelancers, RJs, beatboxers, artists, singers, actors, directors, and a lot more folks on the show to bring a fresh perspective and have a candid chat with them.Follow The Chill Hour:Main YouTube Channel: https://yt.openinapp.co/dkpareekThe Chill Hour YouTube Playlist: https://yt.openinapp.co/thechillhourDeepak Pareek Clips: https://yt.openinapp.co/deepakpareekclipsInstagram: https://insta.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodigSpotify: https://spotify.openinapp.co/thechillhourApple Podcasts: https://apple.openinapp.link/thechillhourapplepodYouTube Music: https://yt.openinapp.link/thechillhourytmusicX: https://x.openinapp.co/thechillhourpodtwitterConnect with Deepak here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkpareek/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkpareekTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/dkpareek21Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dkpareek21Connect with Swanand here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanandkirkireYoutube: https:// www.youtube.com/@swanandkirkire2762 For collaborations: ⁠[email protected]

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