Justh (the artist behind the viral hit song ‘Chor’), joins me for a warm and heartfelt conversation, where we go beyond the charts and into the 'why' behind his music!Justh tells me about the moment he knew he had to tell his stories through music, and we discuss his unique song structures & melodies, the power of pauses, and the quiet magic that lives in every note he writes.This chat also gave me a deeper appreciation for his latest release ‘Unse Jaake Kehdo’, a soul-hitting follow-up to Chor.Let’s dive in - here’s Justh, on Real Talk Ep. 16.

In this episode, Aman Sagar dives into the world of ESWY - a bold, genre-blending EP built around the concept of “7 janam” or 7 lives, told through 7 tracks that form a narrative arc you can get completely lost in. I know I have!

Then we’re joined by the director of the music video for the title track, Yuvrajaago, to break down the insane cinematic universe that him and his team have created! We talk visual metaphors, character design, easter eggs, and how the short film brings the emotional weight of the song to life. The EP, the film, and this chat sit at the crossroads of sound, story, and cinema - and show just how powerful and path-breaking creative work can be when the intent is clear. This one has set new benchmarks and I'm here for it!

#RealTalk #AmanSagar #ESWY #Podcast #MusicPodcast #MusicInterview #JyotiSardar #RealTalkwithJyotiSardar

Atul Churamani is the man behind most of your favourite Indipop songs from the 90s like Daler Mehndi, Baba Sehgal, Shaan, Shweta Shetty, and Colonial Cousins (among many more). He is an encyclopaedia in music business, the OG A&R in the non-film music space, and has been instrumental in developing the digital and publishing landscape of the music industry.

In this episode of Real Talk, I invited Atul for a casual catch-up wherein we not only hear stories of how things happened back in the day (as opposed to now), but we also get a quick summary of important music business elements that artists, their teams, and the audiences should be aware of.

This conversation has something in it for everyone - music fans, artists, and music business executives (present & future). Thank you very much Atul, for taking the time, and for helping us understand this mad business of music better!

In part 8 (Ep. 13) of this #CokeStudioSeason15 series with Xulfi, we dive deep into the world of "Blockbuster" ... and everything that went into the making of this chartbuster. Hope you enjoy the conversation!

#RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudio #Podcast #Blockbuster #UmairButt #FarisShafi #GharwiGroup

In part 7 (Ep. 12) of this #CokeStudioSeason15 series with Xulfi, we dive deep into the world of "Chal Chaliye" ... and the confluence of thoughts between generations. Hope you enjoy the conversation!#RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudio #Podcast #ChalChaliye #SajjadAli #FarheenRazaJaffry

In part 6 (Ep. 11) of this #CokeStudioSeason15 series with Xulfi, we dive deep into the world of "O Yaara" ... covering the struggles, the hopes, the ups-and-downs of life, and the 'warm hug' the universe brings us all in the midst of it all. Hope you enjoy the conversation!#RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudio #Podcast #OYaara #Kaavish #AbdulHannan

In part 5 (Ep. 10) of this #CokeStudioSeason15 series with Xulfi, we dive deep into the world of "Harkalay", and talk about a language, culture, and people that have felt stereotyped for too long. Hope you enjoy the conversation :)#RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudio #Podcast #Harkalay

In part 4 (Ep. 9) of this Coke Studio Season 15 series with Xulfi, we dive deep into the celebrations-filled world of "Maghron La"! Hope you enjoy the conversation.#RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudioSeason15 #Podcast #MaghronLa #Rozeo #SabriSisters

In part 3 (Ep. 8) of this series on Coke Studio Season 15 with Xulfi, we dive deep into the world of "2AM", and all the elements that make this a timeless song.

Hope you enjoy the conversation! #RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudioSeason15 #Podcast #2AM #ZeeshanAli #StarShah

Xulfi returns to Real Talk for an in-depth look at Coke Studio Season 15, and beyond. In part 2 (Ep. 7) of this series, we dive deep into the world of "Aayi Aayi", and the intent/story behind launching the season with a Sindhi song.Hope you enjoy the conversation! #RealTalk #Xulfi #CokeStudioSeason15 #Podcast #AayiAayi

Xulfi returns to Real Talk for an in-depth look at Coke Studio Season 15, and beyond. Join us in this multi-part series, starting with this candid conversation about the vision and intent going into the season.

Thank you Xulfi for sharing all your stories!

Hope you enjoy the conversation.

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While I was in Bombay (Nov 2023), Karma and I sat down to talk life, music, and all things in between. Hope you enjoy this conversation with Vivek Arora, the introvert who has a lot to say. :)

He won the first ever season of MTV Hustle. He released more songs and projects than any artist in the span of a year. The journey and the artist needed unpacking, in my opinion. On Episode 4 of Real Talk, let's get real with Bella, and try to understand the man, the artist, and his art, a little better. Hope you enjoy the conversation. :)

[Originally aired on YouTube on December 30th, 2022 (YouTube.com/JyotiSardar)]

Episode 3 of Real Talk features Zulfiqar Jabbar Khan (Xulfi) who needs no introduction. With years of experience as a musician (and magician), he brought us Real Magic with Coke Studio Season 14 and we were never the same again. We didn't expect the season to become a part of our lives the way that it did. On Ep. 3 of Real Talk, I talk all things Coke Studio Season 14 and more, with Xulfi.  Hope you enjoy the conversation. :)

[Originally aired on YouTube on April 30th, 2022 (YouTube.com/JyotiSardar)]

Episode 2 of Real Talk features the duo Rawal x Bharg who burst on to the scene in a big way with their debut album "Sab Chahiye". The album released in February 2021 and surprised everyone with the different vibes it brought in its tracklist of 15 songs. As unique a work of art as this album is, I was very keen to sit down with them and talk not just about the 15 tracks on it but also about all the music influences from their life that helped bring this album together. Independent musicians pushing the boundaries of creativity, and exploring spaces that haven't been explored before. Here's their story, from them.

[Originally aired on YouTube on September 19, 2021 (YouTube.com/JyotiSardar)]