संवाद # 112: 'The Hidden Hindu' Akshat Gupta on surviving depression, rebuilding life, meeting Dhoni

#akshatgupta #msdhoni #hindu
Akshat Gupta is a national bestselling author, a TEDx speaker and an excelling screenwriter and dialogue writer in the Indian film industry. The Hidden Hindu series, authored by him, has sold over 1 lakh copies, with each book a national bestseller. Akshat is well known in the publishing industry, as well as in the Indian film industry, with a number of films and web-series signed on his name.
0:00 Intro
1:13 Understanding Akshat Gupta’s fame
3:07 Business went up, Personal life down
7:15 Running a restaurant is very tough
11:30 Trying and failing to save the marriage
17:25 Hope is first casualty of depression
22:20 When ‘friends’ laugh behind your back
25:28 No purer emotion than hatred
29:34 Starting new life with writing & poetry
32:05 Akshat hasn’t met his child in 8 years
37:07 Break in Bollywood
40:10 2nd marriage & rebuilding life
42:53 Age of a soul
47:58 Meeting MS Dhoni & discussing ‘The Hidden Hindu’
54:44 Who are genuine people in Bollywood
57:15 Criticism of Adipurush
1:02:15 Why it’s ‘Hidden’ Hindu
1:04:27 में हिंदू हूँ
1:05:29 Chhattisgarh culture people don’t know about
1:08:24 छोटे शहरों के लोगों की ख़ासियत

[@amreshp007]

One can listen to Akshat for hours without getting bored.

[@sandeepanvikar2834]

I personally like this person I think everyone has their own story in their life but Akshat sir is just amazing we love u all sir

[@POONAMSHARMA-mn5gs]

One of the finest dialogue in a very long time. Hats off to Arihant and Akshat both. Wishing you both all the best.

[@endurance24601]

His voice, his gestures, his body language reminds me a lot of Tigmanshu Dhulia.

[@imvmmystery]

अविस्मरणीय संस्करण। आप दोनों का हृदय से धन्यवाद।

[@rvind000]

More power to you ji. 🙏🌼 I hope your son realises the reality & sees through his mom's pathetic deeds.

[@lawanyaarvind2810]

Absolutely 💯 agree on that

[@udbhavmehta8702]

This is one of the best podcasts/ interviews I have seen on KZbin in a long time. The life story of Akshat Ji is truly inspirational and worth being made into a biopic in itself. It really feels good to know that things worked out for a genuine person and a genuine soul in this ghor Kaliyug. Arihant ji please bring Akshat ji back very soon.

[@kennysingh9176]

My salut to you sir, I was crying but try to hear the whole story, the same happens to me, I was a big business man in Europe a lot money, the most crying I did for my son, he missed his mother he was with me and every night missed his mother and I cry together with him Every thought what you had exactly the same I had except suicide My respect to you that you can tell your story, God bless you my son

[@manojsinha7264]

What a man. Lot of wisdom from his life lessons.. Tough time makes strong people.

[@mepkn]

His life story needs a film, absolutely brilliant. Just ordered his book The Hidden Hindu.

[@AyushRaj-de8hd]

There is a disagreement on the point of adipurush movie 57:15 : I think major backlash iss movie pe VFX ko le kr na v hota.. agar the core ethos of various characters wouldn't have changed. Like Shree Ram ne revenge k lie nhi kia tha Ravan ka wadh.. and his character is shown to be revenge driven and not clam... Which contradicts his characters and what he represents. Same goes with every other character like ravan, hanuman etc. Streching characters real meaning in the name of art is what hindus can be against of. I think at the core it's that Bollywood still hasn't been really honest in making cinema and they think ki avi ye hindu right wing ki hawa chl rhi hai to ispe cash kr lete hain... Movies chlengi but they should present some honesty. Adi purush doesn't have that. And also, finally cheap and some what disrespectful marketing campaigns like hanuman ji k lie ek seat book kr dena in every theatre and if u criticize this movie that's directly means you are criticizing Ramji and Ramayana and our Dharma itself... These are also going to backfire. At the core of all it...ek achi honestly made nhi bnayi jaa rhi Bollywood se ..

[@bapparawal2457]

Agreed it's distortion done to characters. Ramji was epitome of Humanity. Kriti sanon doesn't look anywhere like Sita Maa. Moreover Sunny playing Hanuman doesn't seem to have any expression. Totally expressionless when Ram hugs Hanuman. Those moments are even in Hanuman Chalisa but actor is completely still. Ravan looks like he has a complex of some kind. But in reality Ravan was learned but Arrogant and devotee but Adharmi. That was his downfall. Also why is Pushpak Viman protrayed as Bat? That is complete mockery of Ancient Hindu intelligence.

[@AyushRaj-de8hd]

@@bapparawal2457 exactly 💯

[@JoeB2825]

Yes there some important things that are not taken care of in the Adipurush. They know it’s a important epic for Hindus so they should have been more responsible

[@yash6609]

Those comments by Akshat on Adipurushh display the naivety of his understanding of "staying rooted in culture". Dhandodi log hain sabb. "Culture" is the new dhanda for them. New buzzword for them.

[@gauravjeengar2093]

Spot on

[@JDM797]

Amazing podcast, learned something new about chattisgarh. The Kavita about Hindu was soul stirring..🙏🙏🙏

[@mazpeterslove]

It was such a beautiful conversation. Thanks Arihant.❤

[@feelzoned6998]

Akshat Sir ki story sun ke ye line aayi man me👇 Kayi baar girna hota hai ek baar chalne se pehle Kayi baar bikharna hota hai ek baar Sambhalne se pehle...

[@bistrajendra1]

Beautiful conversation, The poetry touched my heart.

[@bhabanishankarmohapatra9713]

The Best Revenge is "Massive Success"💪💪

[@babeen94]

This episode is utterly beautiful.

[@lavishgangwar7635]

मेरे एक सीनियर ने कुछ पंक्तियाँ लिखीं थीं: "बहुत पहले एक नज्म़ लिखी थी, लिखी तो तुम्हारे लिए थी, पर अब सबको सुनाता हूँ।" पता नहीं क्यों यह पंक्तियाँ यहाँ सार्थक लग रही हैं। बेहतरीन चर्चा। 👏

[@zaara33]

Watching this after watching another podcast of Akshat Gupta, and this podcast got out all the emotions and struggles I have experienced so far. Dhanyavaad Arihantji and Akahatji 🙏🏾🙏🏾 This podcast has changed my life. Jai Shree Ram

[@geetharamakrishnan8010]

Very easy going and engaging conversation. Did not feel the need to take a break even though it was a long podcast.

[@babathecreator]

57:35 परीक्षा में कम नंबर आने पर माता पिता ना डांटे समझ आता है, बच्चे में इन्वेस्टमेंट उनकी है, बच्चे की सफलता का प्रॉफिट भी उनका होगा। बच्चा एक परिवार की बात है। ओम राउत की फिल्म सीधे धर्म पर हमला करती है। आप कहते हैं प्रयास की सराहना करें क्योंकि ३०-३५ वर्षों से रामायण पर कोई फिल्म नहीं बनी। मान लीजिए कोई एक सप्ताह से भूखा है और आठवें दिन कोई उसे विष या विष्ठा दे तो उसके प्रयास की सराहना की जा सकती है क्या?

[@seemachibber3519]

Wish you bestest Akshat, apka paap kat gaya betanow bestest is waiting for you and your parents, don't worry one day will be back with you forever, people will repent for hurting you, although all negatives has made you strong man with so much wisdom regards 🙏❤

[@sumpreet1234]

What an enlightening soul, who has gone through all that pain😊

[@ashishsingh-ef8cl]

Itni jldi kisi conclusion pe mt phuchiye hme dusre side ki story nhi pta ..

[@nareshsharma6702]

"हिंदू हूं" शानदार अभिव्यक्ति।

[@priyanshmehta2110]

A really soul stirring podcast and a great one at that.❤

[@neenasharma2876]

Thanks vaad team for inviting akshat gupta sir for the podcast .

[@amitduhan09]

thank you for bringing him . Sir amazing podcast really aashu aa gaye aankhen mein sunte sunte aur dil ko touch kar diye aap

[@shivpujantripathi46]

Wonderful. Amazing . So inspiring.

[@deepakmore3390]

No words to express my emotions.. absolutely brilliant thought...

[@abhinavkumar3411]

Amazing Podcast brother. Keep it up🤘

[@kanhaiyasaraswat]

By far the best podcast i have ever seen.

[@Marathi_motivation_SK]

Akshat ji ki life story and meri life story, depression tak billul same hai...... Is ke aage mere life me kya bas ye dekhna baki hai 😞

[@umeshvar]

#SOULAGE This is going to be The Word of this Century... I am seeing this is added to Oxford Book of Dictionary #Thanks #AkshatGupta #VAAD #HINDU #MSDhoni

[@karanpahwa2320]

Akshat ji thank you for the motivation ,i am also going thru divorce and i also have a son and my wife doesn’t let me meet my son but one day i will get back my son

[@akumarsharma1]

Akshat Sir Apke Upar ek film ban sakti aapki inspired life par 101%

[@anonymous....22]

You are an inspiration sir...The success which you achieved leaving the home town in different city was not digested by individuals who showed their true colours in the party by disgracing you.. I hope you give them a slap by becoming the best selling author and i hope and pray to god that you get your son back from your ex wife And sir nature keeps an eye on each and every karma of even a tiny living thing.. Radhe radhe ❤❤

[@veronica9501832]

Amazing conversation!!!

[@nutanbadole3813]

Superb sanvaad 👍👍

[@mohag24]

That one podcast for the very first time on human emotions, the depth of how they were touched upon, only a writer can do that with so much of ease Brilliant episode!!!! One of the very first podcast on ur show Arihant ji that dealt with human pshycology in depth!! Didn't want it to end at all ❤❤

[@vincentbrk]

Great podcast as always Arihant bhai, just throwing some suggestions if you haven’t already try to interview some Athletes, Travel vloggers, handicraft makers, farmers, young academics, local musicians, behind the scenes crew, bankers, working professionals, back to India returns, small startup owners, street vendors. Consider even if they want to remain anonymous. Your podcast is very down to earth and organic, nothing seems rushed and you are a great listener. Many talk in between and mess the flow of the speaker.

[@utkarshmishra4711]

Akshat sir the reason why she left you is because the god has listened those things that she had hide from you, so finally god took his step and kept her away from your life. You're the person who has suffered alot in your life but you are now living like a king . Huge respect Sir❤❤❤

[@abhishekkumartiwari1286]

Arihant bhai knows how to get more information from the guests, nice podcast..

[@dharmeshparikh7837]

Interesting discussion.

[@nikynik5111]

Akshat gupta ji ko laane k liye dhanyawad sir ..❤

[@anujnautiyal1062]

Akshat sir kitne down to earth hai and itne humble hai sir love you ❤❤ apse milna hai ek bar bs😍

[@digitalbharatgroup]

Best interview till date ❤

[@gaurav5161]

आपके चैनल पर opening theme की कमी पे ध्यान गया था मेरा; आज का episode देख कर अच्छा लगा। बधाई हो ❤

[@viasilnathan]

AKSHAT sir .. eye opening words

[@rajeshambre1884]

One of the best Podcast 👏🙏

[@PHYSICSWITHBOOKMAN]

Very motivational life story 😊

[@krtkzero]

Love the new intro, arihant bhai.

[@anjalikalamdani9535]

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS. NOTHING MORE , NOTHING LESS

[@saradasarkar2116]

Huge respect to Akshat ji ❤

[@paridhi39]

Such a beautiful book....I read both the books and left with the third one only..... awesome 👍

[@lawanyaarvind2810]

So much of your journey as a father has been so painful, my heartfelt sympathies indeed..Not fair to you, Sir

[@mananmishra57]

Beautiful podcast!

[@Dharmalogylife]

amazing podcast I am learned new thing soulage , that is amazing very well

[@Noname-oq9mk]

Love from West Bengal 🕉🇮🇳

[@AnkitJaiswal8619]

(37 Year old) Hard core Fan of Vaad...❤ Love From: Lakhimpur-Kheri, U.P

[@loveforvillage4208]

Its hurt👏👏👏👏

[@amolsable5951]

Very honest conversation

[@mrindiandude1]

One of the best snwad bhai, ram ram Australia te

[@avadhootchavan6758]

what a come back !!!!!!!!!!!!! hero

[@kankanasaha1703]

Aap ko aur bhi success mila iss liye 😊👍ki aap ke sath positivity tha 🤞😊👍

[@unknownartist8543]

Thank you sir, love from chhattisgarh

[@bhagwandobal3016]

बेहतरीन बातें,बगैर लाग-लपेट के

[@nirajnigam1519]

Such a calm personality

[@Vyom4676]

অপুর্ব podcast,🙏

[@Boopendrajogi]

Salute to you sir , love from CG

[@AyushKumar-yo3yp]

Vaad always had backing of Versatile host & guests but now it is upgrading its KZbin game also.

[@tejaspb24]

Gold podcast !!

[@Rolex77077]

50:02 Dhoni bhai 🙌😍🛐🛐🙇🙏🙏🙏🥺🤌💗💗

[@kapilbaraskar91]

Aap Guru Saman hai, apko ❤ se pranam...

[@parminderbhangoo990]

Ek number

[@varshaverma1902]

Awesome

[@RamnarayanChoudhary-io1un]

Arihant bhai you can give links of book, social media handles etc in description. Loved the podcast.❤

[@hritiksharma919]

Akshat Gupta sir love you❤️❤️

[@prashantlawand8876]

About Adipurush, criticism is not about intentions behind it but why the intentions are not matched with creation and presentation.

[@bhagat_metaphor]

1:13 I loved same goes Kati hui patang Asman ki uchaiya nhi chuti

[@kankanasaha1703]

🙏🤞God hamesa aap ke sath the 🤞😊iss liye aap aabhi tak hai 🤞👍😊😊🙏God protect you life time 🤞😊👍

[@neoneoneoOne]

Great

[@Divya_Khandelwal12]

His take on the whole Adipurush criticism is very correct I feel.

[@riteshkumarprajapati7498]

हमारे ही राज्य के हैं अक्षत जी आज पता चला।

[@piyushmishraful]

Real hero of life 💪

[@Ab-gf8pz]

He is a inspiration

[@AA-js4fi]

God, his use of urdu diluted the effectiveness of his narrative! The thoughts shared seemed bollywood inspired because of the constant arabic/persian words.

[@kankanasaha1703]

Wo aap ka learn tha 😊👍aur present aap ka luck 👍 success 🤞🤞🤞

[@av1421]

What an honest guy! Society is so evil!

[@bhawanisinghdewra2761]

Jai Maa Bharati 🙏

[@user-vm1ch3gk7q]

आपकी कहानी बहुत ही मार्मिक है और बहुत कुछ सीखने वाली भी है, परन्तु आदिपुरूष पर आपके विचार से मै पूर्णतः असहमत हूं और इस पर मुझे आपका उत्तर भी मूर्खतापूर्ण लगा। अपने ये सब इसलिए बोला क्योंकि आपने खुद भूसन कुमार(T series) के साथ कुछ फिल्में साइन की हुई है। देखा जाए आप भी वही कर रहे हैं जो मनोज मुंतशिर ने किया। आप भी बाध्य हैं आदीपुरूष जैसी वाहियात फिल्म को सपोर्ट करने के लिए।

[@annuaditya8194]

I agree you with all your points Akshat sir on adipurush ki unhone bht mehnat ki and all but please atleast unki galti ko dako mat kyu ki Marvel jaisi series and Ramayan m bht difference hai kyu ki in logo ne quantity k upar kaam Kiya quality p nhi iske half budget m bhi bht acha ban sakta tha agar dialogue or casting p dhyan Diya jata toh kyu dialogue or casting bht hi cringe thy adipurush k and Ramayan is not mythology it is our history it's our past so past k sath ched chadh krogy toh yeh sab bhi sunna padega

[@rahulraj_yt]

Beautiful personality.

[@Hindu888]

Yarra....itna khush tha me podcast dekh ke aur isne Aadipurush ki baat ki.....chodo Yarra....Gutterwood complete boycott!!

[@ravithakur7823]

Akshat Sir, rula Diya apne

[@kankanasaha1703]

Yes 😊👍👍👍🤞🤞🤞

[@debajitdey5815]

This is deep

[@jujusverity6517]

MSD 46:16

[@MayankSharma-vl2eq]

bhai Rajarshi nandi aur ye wala podcast mera favourite hai

[@nileshraj9939]

❤

[@debajitdey5815]

Except the logic behind adipurush, entire discussion wqs deep