Moment of Silence is a podcast co-hosted by Sakshi Shivdasani and Naina Bhan where we spill our frustrations, hot takes and grievances on topics that women have a lot to talk about.
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HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week, we’re joined by ms.jet-setter Sahiba Bali! From DPS RK Puram nostalgia and the vile words of teenage boys, we learnt that Sahiba made a career out of various hobbies and that she doesn't hold grudges? She talks about single girl child syndrome, an astrology obsession, the worst breakups and how they've shaped us. Plus: some very strong feelings about content creation, owning a favourite pair of underwear, and why teachers...
Our heartfelt condolences to those who lost loved ones in Ahmedabad plane crash. Sending strength and love.HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!This week’s episode is one big post-scuba, post-dubai debrief. We’re talking about Boston marriages, the 4B movement, Hinge dates, and why indian traditions are being rebranded as luxury trends and how it IS JUST A DUPATTA!We get into why we miss our old hair or not? Why some (read as most) men just don’t listen, and why network...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE This week we spoke to Sanjana Ganesan to try and learn all we could about cricket. Her journey from engineering to pageantry that ends up in sports broadcasting might be “accidental” to her but is inspiring to us! She talks about partying in Pune to brunching with the moms and how much motherhood has changed her life. We scream howwzaaat a couple of times to make her feel more at home in our lil studio and even learnt the secrets to ...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE This week we asked you for your dirtiest secrets and somehow they're all about cheating? Watch as we try to understand who loves who and which cheater should be forgiven (none is the answer) We also have some of your girls gone wild encounters - where we must say we're concerned for you guys and we're happy you guys made it out alive! Follow MoS on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momentofsilencepod?igsh=bmYwMTRqNmVuZjFn Credits:...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCEToday we talk about a topic we clearly know a lot about - arranged marriages. We asked our guest Viraj Gehlani for his insights as a newly married man and how it has changed him. From treading new waters with his relationship with his mom, learning about skincare and becoming a dog dad!AND we asked you guys to give us the good, the bad and the ugly from your arranged marriage stories. Like everything on MOS we found ways to laugh at r...
Hosts Sakshi and Naina are joined by Prakhar Gupta to discuss the male perspective on relationships, marriage, and life. They explore what wealthy men look for in a wife, the impact of family expectations, and the challenges of balancing personal desires with tradition. The conversation also delves into why men might avoid therapy, their coping mechanisms, and the difficulty of expressing emotions, contrasting life in Faridabad with city living and debating dating dynamics.
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE This week's episode was a harder one. The movies may make living with your significant other sound glamorous and fun. But when it comes to sharing food, splitting bills and finding your boundaries the genre goes from rom-com to drama real quick! We too are still figuring out how to stop yourself from fitting into a wife role too soon. What sacrifices are acceptable and which aren't. And most importantly how to not let the passion and...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! For this BONUS episode, we're joined by the Head of Instagram and the reason we still have jobs - Adam Mosseri!! We’re decoding desi slang, learning new insta hacks, and like true indians; serving up the best snacks. We talk souvenirs, the reels that adam saves, and the true purpose of instagram. We tried finding ways to restrict men from the app, and are hopeful that with a lil more convincing Adam will bring back the activities ta...
Hi everyone, In light of everything happening, we went back and forth on whether to put out an episode this week. But we decided to go ahead- not because we’re unconcerned, but because sometimes a little laughter can help in heavy times. If even one person needs a moment of distraction or relief, we’re here for that. We firmly condemn the devastation that war brings to innocent lives. While we stand in unwavering support of the Indian Armed Forces and their commitment to protecting our nation, w...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week we bring certified cool mom Mira Kapoor to talk about the gossip delhi is craving that her husband won't contribute to! While building a skincare brand she is still planning vacations, doing all the invisible tasks of handling a home and requesting you to ask her for permission before sending her PR packages. We also learnt that having your kids find out about your past is not fun and that Mira is actually great with accou...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!Everyone knows her for her fashion and insane playlists. She's a creator (we confirmed that's the job title she prefers) that never gives up. Komal Pandey sat down with us and she came to rant!We talk about fashion in Delhi, creating your boundaries with your live-in relationships and how we perceive social media rather than the other way around. We talk about Komal's style evolution, audience backlash, the male gaze and how we DON'T...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week Dolly Singh acts as our tour guide and advertisement on all things Naintal - what kind of men live there, the jaadu behind the town and why she actually left.We talk of leaving home, learning to be financially independent and the freedom that it comes with. The horror stories of our first relationships also make an appearance! All in all it’s like a girls’ night in and maybe you should bring some chakna along for all the g...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! From the Ask.fm days to sugar bffs and champagne problems, we’re covering it ALL. This week, we're talking about being elite girlfriends (or trying to be), masculine personas, and how travel makes or breaks friendships (especially when there are randoms involved). There’s shoplifting allegations 👀, hanger shortages, and the hot take that luxury is kinda embarrassing. Plus - alter egos, wife horror stories, mommy issues, and a girl’...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! When the MOS girls take a trip, you know they’re coming back with stories. But this time? They switched roles! Sakshi was the planner, agenda-maker extraordinaire, while Naina actually kicked back and relaxed (for once). A little Muay Thai, a little cabaret, and a lot of money lost to scams—safe to say, Thailand did not disappoint. Watch this episode to manifest your next girls’ trip or finally force your friends to stop ghosting th...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! Today, we’re throwing it back to the simpler times of Facebook albums and cringey hashtags, because keeping up with perfect social media lives (and shaving just three fingers for the ‘gram) is exhausting. For all the perks of being content creators, there’s also chaos - so naturally, Naina is in her cleansing era. We’re living our middle-class childhood dreams (chocolate wax and fast WiFi, anyone?), but somehow, the search for the p...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!Sejal Kumar is the foremother of Indian YouTubers—she has come a long way from the streets of Sarojini to hopefully splurging on a Chanel bag soon!She has done it all—except keep her Instagram safe from hackers. This week, we’re talking about the highs, the lows, and the sheer madness of being chronically online. The mental impact of making content - on herself and her loved ones, the struggles of a long-distance engagement, and how ...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!This week, we’re winging it with Ankush Bahuguna! From feeling like a guest in Mumbai to navigating PTSD, he's still figuring it all out— including trying out hiring PR (so we don’t have to!)Middle-class parent guilt? A shared struggle. There’s also the anxiety of being in the public eye, stalkers in the DMs and the struggles of taking family trips. No to forget Sakshi's repetitive jokes that Ankush had to put up with!Follow MoS on I...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!It’s wedding szn, and whether you’re a bridesmaid, a plus-one, or just here for the buffet, we have THOUGHTS. From traditions that need to go, to friends who need to know their place, to the absurd lengths we go to for a single event—weddings are chaos, and we’re diving right in.We’re unpacking dowries, day drinking, and the ridiculous pressures of 'bridal prep'—because if we have to survive wedding season, you’re coming with us.Spec...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!IMRAN KHAN. ON OUR SET. BELIEVE IT.This week, we sat down with the man who made an entire generation fall in love, disappear, and then break the internet just by existing. We’re talking fame, being off the grid, and how he made so many generations fawn over him.From dodging the public eye to living with only three plates, Imran’s game of hide and seek with Bollywood was so fun to talk about. Plus, we got some truly terrible life advi...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!We invited everyone's favorite chocolate boy, Varun Sood, to see what he looks—oops, we mean likes. 😏 And trust us, we got the answers to everything.From flirting 101, first-date etiquette to public breakups, and why rejection stings no matter how hot you are, we’re getting into the real stuff. Should women be making the first move? Who actually pays on a date? And the most important question of them all—would men still love us if w...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! We’re all about keeping it real, so we had to ask: Are bad boys REALLY hot? Sure, we all have different definitions of what makes a "bad boy," but one thing is universal—the delusional urge to fix him. At this point, we should know better. Do we do better? Absolutely not. This week, we’re breaking down why emotionally unavailable, reckless, and borderline toxic men always have a hold on us. Is it the confidence? The mystery? Or are ...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! Some of us spend a week in bed, some of us cry our eyes out, and some of us put glitter in his pockets that will never leave him. This week, we’re diving into the wildest breakup stories—a perfect mix of romance, heartbreak, and cold-blooded revenge. If an ex ever did you dirty, don’t worry, we’ve got the best ways to fastrack the #cleanseyourex process and in true MOS fashion, they’re just a little bit unhinged. Huge thanks to Fast...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! Bored of s*x? Never heard of it. Just kidding—let’s talk about it. This week, we’re asking the hard-hitting questions: Is female desire misunderstood? Are we actually just a lil bit gay? And why do our exes have the AUDACITY!? Sakshi and Naina step into their roles as angel and demon to roast every delusional reason you’ve ever stayed with an ex (we see you, we judge you, we understand). Are women actually choosing love, or just set...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week, we’re joined by the kaleshi, the rebellious, the kid(?) - It’s Apoorva!!! Get ready for unfiltered gossip, because we’re spilling the tea on everything from Instagram names to how we’re “fixing” ourselves in 2025 (spoiler: we’re nowhere near perfect, and that’s okay). Oh, and let’s not forget the awkward, hilarious, and sometimes skewed relationship we have with our parents 👀. From family drama to the emotional rollercoa...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week, we’re diving deep into the world of fast fashion (you know, the good, the bad, and the why do I even do this to myself?), and trust us—it’s an endless rant. From battling sizing issues to scrolling through endless online stores, we’re putting all our shopping frustrations on the table. Also why can’t good indian clothing be affordable AND sexy? Are the two mutually exclusive? Real girlhood is fighting the fashion battle t...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week, we’re sooooo back—and we’re kicking off 2025 with the iconic Men of Moment of Silence (MOMOS??) Awards. Yes, the prestigious (read: petty) honors for the most questionable male behavior are here, and you get to pick the winners! But first, let’s recap: vacay thoughts, weddings, love, dhoka, and why Instagram vs. reality continues to be the scam of the century. Oh, and it’s a new year, so naturally, we’re bringing fresh an...
Hello and welcome to another episode of Moment Of Silence! Guys?? We completed a whole year! Isn’t that just amazing? We really think the time flew by, not so much but it’s what people usually say when a year is over. Actually, a lot always happens in a year and yet people say that the time flew by, weird but we accept it i guess ANYWAY Join the hosts today for a birthday episode set up by the mos team for them to look back on the year that was, and if you have also been here from the very start...
Hello and welcome to for the FIRST TIME, Moment of Silence, with a man.😛 We searched high we searched low, we searched above and below, and we found the ideal man to start this series(?) of the podcast where we bring a man and ask him things our beloved female majority audience, and just females all around, want to know honestly from the opposite gender. From weather they enjoy PDA, do they want to be asked out first, the dynamic between a son, a mom and a girlfriend and so much more. Join us t...
Hello and welcome to another episode of Moment Of Silence. This week's guest is the sassy, charming, happening, lovely and splendid Aryana Dalal! You may have seen her on her podcast, but what’s better than 2 podcasts? Coming together on this podcast. :) Join the girls as they talk, laugh and speculate about work ethics in younger people, start-ups not paying enough, and AT ALL, having to work even when you have a concert to attend (ugh) and have a jolly good time as we help you all unwind from ...
Hello and welcome to another episode of Moment Of Silence. This weeks guest is the powerhouse of talent, she’s taken over all hearts on instagram with her iconic south delhi aunty spot on imitations, her billi maasi persona that has inspired so many, and now also reaching milestones all accross billboards, long form media and counting, the absolutely stunning Kusha Kapila! Join the girls today as we explore themes such as mass speculation, the beauty of being a content creator, lonelinessin a bi...
