The world is full of stories—some told, some hidden, and some that challenge everything we believe. Call Him Curious is where we bring those stories to life.
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The world is full of stories—some told, some hidden, and some that challenge everything we believe. Call Him Curious is where we bring those stories to life.
Hosted by Shikhar Varshney, a seasoned podcaster, radio host, and storyteller from Hindustan Times, this show is about asking the questions no one dares to. From deep dives into Indian culture, art, business, and technology to candid conversations with creators, leaders, and change-makers—we’re here to fuel your curiosity.
Hit subscribe and join the journey of curiosity, knowledge, and unfiltered conversations.
Ninja on Sidhu Moosewala, Parmish Verma & Punjabi Music Industry Truth
Call Him Curious
44 minutes
2 months ago
Ninja on Sidhu Moosewala, Parmish Verma & Punjabi Music Industry Truth
In this unfiltered episode of Call Him Curious, host Shikhar Varshney sits down with Punjabi singer @NinjaMusic01 for a heart-to-heart that goes beyond the music.
From his journey as Amit to Ninja, the guidance of his Guruji, and the special bond with Sidhu Moosewala—including unheard, unreleased songs—to his devotion to Mahadev and the realities of life in Punjab, Ninja opens up like never before.
We talk about why he hasn’t collaborated with Parmish Verma, the overspending culture among Punjabi singers, his love for food across India, maintaining vocal health, and the moment Honey Singh pulled him up on stage.
The episode also features fun segments like This or That, his love for gold & silver, his friendship with Shehnaaz Akhtar, the strategy behind making a song a hit, and an exclusive Ninja mashup to wrap things up.
Timestamps:
0:00 - 1:07 - Coming Up
1:08 - 5:10 - Amit se Ninja tak ka safar
5:10 - 6:40 - Ninja Paaji ke Guruji
6:41 - 10:20 - Sidhu Moosewala ka debut
10:21 - 11:06 - Unreleased songs with Sidhu
11:07 - 12:59 - Audience kaise badli hai?
13:00 - 13:20 - Aadat ki aadat
13:21 - 14:33 - Mahadev ki bhakti
14:34 - 15:26 - Parmish Verma ke sath collab kyu nahi?
15:27 - 20:25 - Yeh Hai Punjab
20:26 - 21:38 - Punjabi Singers ka overspend
21:39 - 23:29- Hindustan mei khaane ka pyaar
23:30 - 24:48 - Vocal Health
24:49 - 27:56 - Honey Singh ne stage par chadhaya
27:57 - 30:27 - Kaise Pita Hai Ninja?
30:28 - 32:06 - This or That?
32:07 - 33:30 - Heer ki kahani
33:31 - 34:47 - Sone Chandi se pyaar
34:48 - 38:27 - Shehnaaz Akhtar & Ninja ki dosti
38:28 - 41:04 - Gaana Hit karne ke strategy
41:05 - 44:02 - Ninja Mashup
If you love Punjabi music, behind-the-scenes stories, and raw conversations, this one’s for you!
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Call Him Curious
The world is full of stories—some told, some hidden, and some that challenge everything we believe. Call Him Curious is where we bring those stories to life.
Hosted by Shikhar Varshney, a seasoned podcaster, radio host, and storyteller from Hindustan Times, this show is about asking the questions no one dares to. From deep dives into Indian culture, art, business, and technology to candid conversations with creators, leaders, and change-makers—we’re here to fuel your curiosity.
Hit subscribe and join the journey of curiosity, knowledge, and unfiltered conversations.
