Is Reading on a decline? | Feat. Suhel Seth | I Read This Book Ep. 19

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Suhel Seth | Interview | I Read This Book | Nishant Mittal
Mr. Suhel Seth is an entrepreneur, advertising veteran, author, columnist and political commentator. He's known to be brutally honest & politically incorrect, despite being a true "people's person". Those characteristics don't usually go along, but Mr. Seth somehow manages to walk on water. In this episode, it was lovely to have a free flowing conversation with him about advertising, reading, evolution of India, and everything in between.
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[@australia123ism]

This young man will become so much wiser after speaking with the legendary Suhel seth. You can listen to suhel all day long. He is simply incredible.

[@prashanthm4641]

That was an ambush pretty much

[@manisshthakur621]

Hahahaha Suhel Seth is a rational man with facts. Brilliant conversationist

[@kanwaljitsingh8391]

Interesting conversation and useful insights into life

[@youthwave]

Suhel uses wonderful phrases and ideas.

[@user-zj9pq5xc7x]

a very insightful podcast!

[@arundhatimalviya3533]

I think you should start a podcast where Suhel Seth reviews books especially in a way that tempts younger people to read

[@akankshapragya8323]

I’m on a spree on your talk videos since a day now. Amazing videos. Such rich content. Been wondering how did I miss seeing them all this while.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Haha! Better late than never. :))

[@abhinandanfab1570]

Always love Suhel Seth ...an ocean of knowledge ...I learn a lot from him.. thanks for uploading this video...

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Glad you liked it. Three cheers! :))

[@durgeshnandinirawat149]

Such a great conversation! Enjoyed

[@NishantMittalVideos]

It was so nice, indeed. Thank you so much! :))

[@voltronmotorspvt.ltd.3942]

Fantastic Nishant , way to go. Wishing the best for you always .

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you so much, sir! :)

[@amitd5134]

You need to bring in Suhel Seth more he is always interesting to listen to

[@NishantMittalVideos]

That's right, Amit. Will do that! :)

[@saurabhdadhich4358]

What a podcast❣️ Great nishant🙌🏻

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you, Saurabh. :)

[@shilpapathak2296]

Awesome

[@yaminikaushik3708]

Honestly, you did a good job! I'm glad you put this out.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you, Yamini. Really nice of you. :))

[@pratyushsingh9507]

How much cocaine do you smoke on a daily basis?

[@bps1200]

Mr.Nishant you have done a fabulous job.Keep it up.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you so much! Very kind of you. :)

[@sarthakbhardwaj3945]

Great episode!

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Cheers, mate!

[@shobhanapillai1786]

Love to listen to this "i don't care" Person suhel seth, Sir, when says bunch of jokers is superb to listen, shows confidence and knowledge.

[@pratyushsingh9507]

He is an hypocritical goddamn elitist clown.He grew up in kolkata and I have seen this bastard change his stance faster than a rabbit gets fucked.

[@vlura613]

Great interview!

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thanks, Manoj! :)

[@kamalafroz]

So the crux of the interview is, never go in front of Mr.Seth undercooked! But I'll still put my money on you as you're young and willing to learn. And as always, it was a pleasure listening to Suhel, a plethora of knowledge. Best wishes

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you so much, Kamal. :) I'll tell you a secret. Reading is on a severe decline and that observation is supported by several studies. I shared a couple of them with Mr. Seth after this chat (as discussed) and he took them on quite sweetly, as he always does. While I was there, my objective wasn't to win the debate. Sometimes people lose relationships in the quest of winning arguments and I was pretty clear I didn't want to do that. What I do wish for is that I don't look "undercooked" in my conversations (as I clearly do here). I'd try to make sure that doesn't happen in future. :)

[@kamalafroz]

@@NishantMittalVideos You’re right about winning the debate. People don’t understand that a debate is never about winning or losing, it’s always about learning and getting the other aspect of discussion as well. I also agree with you that reading in India is certainly on a decline. So Suhel got this one wrong, alongwith couple of other points where he actually contradicted himself , but he’s allowed to make few mistakes like everyone else! Apart from not reading, I see current generation has no interest in innovation, creating collegial communities, working for climate change and overall goodness and human values. Instead, I see most of them consumed with Instagram and other useless social apps. This disheartens me, considering we’re a young nation. But what’s the point of being a young nation if the younger citizens have no interest, except buying phones and clothes and keep dreaming of getting rich by hook or by crook. Your take?

[@NishantMittalVideos]

@@kamalafroz I'm also not very enthused by the general population's rather frivolous and vain interests. But what I've realised is that the general population doesn't account for much. It's the outliers who lead to societal jumps. So while the majority is engaged in whatever we don't like, I'm pretty sure we'll have a few outstanding folks who make up for all of them. Amen.

[@kamalafroz]

@@NishantMittalVideos Good. I wish you success and happiness, hoping we have more and more young ones like you. Good luck!

[@NishantMittalVideos]

@@kamalafroz Thank you, Kamal. Really appreciate it. :)

[@Wise.Webmaster]

Staggering Nishant. Great interview. Sometimes KZbin recommends you gems and this video was just that. Where can I subscribe to your Podcast?

[@NishantMittalVideos]

So sweet of you, Sameer. It's on this channel itself. :)

[@Sreejithgop]

Good job Nishant

[@madhusharma9949]

Nishant all the best. With time and perseverance you will go far. I thought Suhel was a bit tough on you. All the best!

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Wow. That's so sweet of you, mam. Thank you so much! Here's wishing you beautiful days ahead. :)

[@PraveenKumar-sr6ne]

@@NishantMittalVideos He gave you some good advice. Hope you took it in the right spirit, facts don't care about your feelings. like Nassim Talib, be anti fragile. good luck kid.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

@@PraveenKumar-sr6ne Yeah, it was all in good spirit. He's now a friend.

[@rajatmittal271]

Love Mr. Seth's dipsticks for character assessment

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Actually loved what he had to say about "connections", too!

[@rajatmittal271]

@@NishantMittalVideos indeed

[@cprakash19]

Good podcast bhai ... Jindgi ki beginning daat kar ho to ..banda bahut aage jata h ...

[@sohailshaikh6735]

24:46 incredible!

[@varungrover8126]

Aisa lagra hai kisi ne personally danta hai. Anyways, it was a lovely episode. Watched it entirely.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Haha! Bhai meri to sahi fat gayi thi. :D

[@carampavankumarmelam1811]

We must compare the readers taking the 1980s as base vis-a-vis 2020 or 30s. Previously, 50 to 100 people read one book. Now, everyone purchases a book personally without sharing it with anyone. Also, purchasing doesn't mean a real reading. I have many books unread in digital and paperback formats. Suhel is ruthless and unthinking in answering a polite query asked by Nishat.

[@leenaverma777]

👍

[@deepmaheshwari2295]

Long time no see

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Glad to be back, mate! :)

[@rmn3559]

It's funny that it was Suhel Seth himself said it first that people in India have stopped reading. And then, one minute later, he went on about how people are reading more now.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Haha! :D

[@laxmansinghrathore5136]

Great content. Can you suggest me how to improve English like both of you have

[@NishantMittalVideos]

HI Laxman. Glad you liked it. Can't speak for Mr. Seth, but I certainly found a lot of value in watching English movies and practicing talking like my favourite characters. It's fun and gives real results, really quickly! Hope you find it valuable, too. Cheers! :)

[@Harharmahadev_181]

The professor Suhel seth

[@bps1200]

Mr.Suhel Seth is a giant when it comes to knowledge , extremely well read and a true polymath.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

True that! :)

[@Harharmahadev_181]

You can't get away Nishant from suhel seth

[@Manishsharmaseven9]

He's from W. Bengal and saying People there are lazy and during his career he left many jobs Nd changed hats. And said, I'm not a hard worker for long hours. He's the most hypocrate person on earth. He is known to change sides swiftly. A man of no credible voice. He will never admit he is the most unintelligent person 😅 sacked by Tata

[@mithunkartha]

I think he lost his cool in between 😆

[@v290576]

I love hearing suhel seth but that vibrating chappal of suhel seth is distracting me a lot ..

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Hahah!

[@KaustavSongman]

His assessment that people are reading more doesn't seem to be correct. According to the National Endowment for the Arts, the percentage of adults in the United States who read books has decreased by 7% over the past decade. A 2023 National Literacy Trust survey found that only 28% of children and young people aged 8-18 read daily, a 26% decrease since 2005. Enjoyable interview though. Have always enjoyed his constant "What am I doing among these dumbos!!" look on his face & tone of his voice 😀

[@rahooldeb4778]

Dare not try to make vague and passing comments with Suhel Seth. He will gobble you without a sip of water, and when reading is challenged he can prove to be an avalanche. Do your homework properly or he will prove you to be a 'dolt.'😄

[@NishantMittalVideos]

We had a good word after this chat as well. Thankfully, he doesn't feel the way you do. :)

[@kunalchhetri4617]

Check your facts Mr.Nishant before interviewing a great personality like Suhel Seth.

[@NishantMittalVideos]

Thank you so much for the advise, mate. Much appreciated. :)

[@SR-mv2mf]

Too many background noises, bad acoustics, unnecessary loud phone sounds in the background. The interviewer sounds nervous, doesn’t seem to have done proper research with his questions, has a pleb image. Take this as constructive criticism. All the best.