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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HELLOOO & welcome back but with a BONUS episode of MOMENT OF SILENCE 🥂✨ This week, we’ve got two absolute icons on the couch — Diana Penty & Tamannaah Bhatia — and and let’s just say, popcorn turned blockbuster real quick. From savage rounds of Who’s Most Likely To… and gossip straight off film sets, to trolling, parties, and even a mysterious thing called “FREAK soda” (don’t ask, just watch) — it’s giving chaos, but chic. We further dive deep into career icks, Bahubali being the life-c...
HELLOOO & welcome back to another episode of MOMENT OF SILENCE 🥂✨This week we’re basically living our best jet-lagged rom-com. From Naina’s jetsetter era (Paris trip included, with a side of French food icks) to Sakshi adding yet another career option to her list, it’s chaos, but chic. We dive into vacation “routines” (yes, we mean taking a dump), humbling travel experiences, and the Seychelles story that scarred a desi family forever.There’s also a cookie that betrayed us, a Sarojini Nagar...
HELLOOO & welcome back to another episode of MOMENT OF SILENCE 🥂💃 This week’s ep is basically a love letter to our party-girl era (past, present, and… maybe future). From open bars at weddings to Delhi clubbing horror stories, toenail extensions (why do these exist?!), hookah regrets, and high-school shenanigans that still haunt us — it’s peak overshare mode. We spiral through jello shots, love in the club, hydration hacks, Bollywood choreo in the middle of the dance floor, and that one fr...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! 🎙️ This week, we’re joined by the brilliantly funny Shreeja Chaturvedi, who brings her sharp, dry humor and perfectly timed chaos to the table. We get into everything — from micro-feminism and heckling men at shows to the unspoken struggles of being a woman in comedy.There’s talk of wedding prep confusion, bartering at the mandap, and why some female characters seem to have misplaced their self-respect. We unpack the awkwardness of...
HELLOOO & welcome back to another episode of MOMENT OF SILENCE. This one’s basically us in full chaotic overshare mode — from embarrassing stories, hiding relationships, men’s manipulation tactics, and the glitter hack that might catch a cheater, to Karwachauth lies, Sindhi traditions, romantic letters gone wrong, foolproof (and not-so-foolproof) gift guides, and even rewriting Kal Ho Naa Ho for 2025. We spiral through compatibility tests, chilli tattoo confessions, singles mixers, beauty fa...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! Wishing you a Happy Independence Day This week’s episode? Honestly… it’s just a re-introduction. Think of it as a chaotic catch-up with friends you haven’t seen in a while—except the friends are oversharing on the internet. From finding out the oddly specific things we love (and hate) about each other to casually dropping our most non-feminist thoughts, it’s peak “us.” We spiral into pre-shoot insecurities, the Orange Peel Theory Ti...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week’s episode is basically a crash course in how not to survive a reality show. From Sakshi “accidentally” landing on MTV Supermodel of the Year to learning about a ₹3 crore clause straight out of a Bollywood contract, we’re deep-diving into the chaos that is TV. We’ve got Malaika Arora’s secret scoring system, Milind Soman stories you didn’t see coming, and producers serving insults disguised as “mentoring” (TRPs feasting, ob...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! So… how nourished is your soul really? This week, we spiral through serious self-care (read: the Dove Serum Bar) to absolutely unserious ways to feel better (cue bathtub marination and near-hypothermia). Sakshi’s take on long baths, Naina almost froze to death, and somewhere in between we found time to discuss Tammannah Bhatia’s gratitude rituals, dating apps, older men, privilege of Gymkhana membership and everything else the algor...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE! This week’s episode is a full-body workout (mentally). From cancelling going for skinny culture to Sakshi wanting to follow Hrithik Roshan’s fitness mantra, we’re spiraling into wellness trends, food trauma, and why ChatGPT is the only one who gets us. We’re calling out the Botox-filler epidemic (hi Kardashians 👋), the Labubu hysteria, and the Trad Wife rebrand no one asked for. Naina’s sharing her eat-in-a-day, Sakshi’s cooking fa...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO MOMENT OF SILENCE where your favourite chaotic besties are spiralling out loud (as usual).This week, we’re diving into the softcore horror that is friendship breakups, boyfriend debates, traumatic relationship advice. Sakshi’s got a revenge arc, Naina’s got a wardrobe malfunction, and yes - there’s gossip, there's glam, and there’s an alarming fart story from a wellness retreat we can't unhear. Also: is it morally okay to steal your ex-best friend's skincare routine? Fo...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!This week, we’re joined by India’s most global comic — Vir Das! He opens up about the Emmy Awards after-party, getting Delhi Belly (the OG version), and finding legal loopholes just to keep telling jokes. There’s a wild Rishi Kapoor handshake, some classic Bollywood gossip, and yes — that infamous Juhu Beach story finally gets told. We talk about the fear of censorship in Indian comedy, why audiences clap weird sometimes, and how Vir...
HELLO AND WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EPISODE OF MOMENT OF SILENCE!This week, we’re joined by the most loved comedian this country’s got Kenny Sebastian!!!He opens up about fatherhood, and the cost of education!! There’s some fart jokes (real), and he’s here to fix Sakshi’s image (hopefully)We talk about how Kenny ventured into comedy, how a comic’s audience is a reflection of the comic theirselves, and how women in comedy seem to struggle so much more. Follow MoS on Instagram:https://www.instagram....
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 netwo...
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...
