Episodes
In a world full of virtual connections, the essence of true friendship can seem elusive. Does the digital era redefine how we make meaningful bonds and maintain them in reality? Join Navya Naveli Nanda in a heartfelt conversation with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as they explore modern-day friendships and speak about sustaining their close relationships in today's fast-paced world.
Published 04/04/24
Does a person's age determine their wisdom, or is experience the true measure of our capability? Join Navya Naveli Nanda in a heartwarming discussion with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as they talk about how people perceive age and experience in our society and challenge the idea that age shouldn’t limit one's achievements.
Published 03/28/24
Wherever a person is from, whatever language they speak, there is nothing in the world that connects people like food. It is a universal language that connects us to different cultures. Join Navya Naveli Nanda along with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda, on a mouthwatering journey as they reminisce about the love for food that runs in their family. From their mutual admiration for Bengali cuisine to adventures that define family gatherings, get ready to savor some flavours and...
Published 03/21/24
The way we approach and tackle failures usually comes to define the individual that we are. To face our failures head-on, it is imperative to not consider it as the complete opposite of success, but as a necessary checkpoint in the path to achieving our dreams. Join Navya Naveli Nanda alongside nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as they talk about how failure serves as a pivotal moment for self-discovery and resilience. Tune in and see how you can turn adversity into...
Published 03/14/24
From cooking videos to quick makeup hacks, from social media stalking to long video calls with your girl-gang, the internet has taken over our lives! Listen to Navya Naveli Nanda, as she talks about the virtual with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda, as they learn to navigate this brave new world one click at a time.
Published 03/07/24
As our society changes and people seem obsessed with validation from strangers on digital platforms, our sense of what is right and wrong becomes murkier. Join Navya Nanda as she engages in a frank and open chat with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as they pore over some issues that plague our world today.
Published 02/29/24
Sensitivity. Chivalry. Empathy. A handful among the many traits our society aims to cultivate as part of modern masculinity paradoxes against the ever changing stereotypes placed on men. How does the modern man find the delicate balance to exist in a rapidly evolving world? A ‘SPECIAL GUEST’ takes the couch with Navya Nanda, nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda and speaks his heart out as a young man navigating the 21st century.
Published 02/22/24
As we prioritise deadlines, to-do lists and the needs of others over ourselves, taking some ‘me-time’ is something most women find extremely difficult. Listen to Navya engage in a relaxed and wholesome conversation with nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as they discuss their beauty and wellness rituals. From old-school remedies to their own personalized beauty potions, tune in to know how these supercharged women unwind & discover how they try to find their zen in the chaos...
Published 02/15/24
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, What The Hell Navya Season 2 is ready to drop some love with Episode 2! Join me, Navya Naveli Nanda, with my nani Jaya Bachchan and mom Shweta Bachchan Nanda as we navigate through romantic, platonic and 'situational' love that Gen Z find themselves in. From modern dating mayhem to romance, adjustments and communication in relationships, get ready to get love schooled! Don't forget to hit the follow button so you're the first to know when the latest...
Published 02/08/24
It’s time to catch up with the thrilling trio! Watch & listen to Navya Naveli Nanda take the couch with her fiery nani Jaya Bachchan and her idealistic mother Shweta Nanda as they catch up on what they’ve been up to in the past year and chat about women at work. From being at the forefront of their careers to being the CEOs of their homes. But things are not all hunky-dory as they also get into the distance that needs to be covered and the real challenges that working women face.
Published 02/01/24
What The Hell Navya is BACK with a brand new season.
Published 01/29/24
What started in the pandemic as a routine catch up because everyone was locked down under the same roof, is now a show! Our hosts have bared their hearts, spilled the beans and the tea, and been our friends, philosophers and guides. In this episode, they wrap up this season with some takeaways and memories. They may or may not be back but we hope the love and wisdom is shared and appreciated widely. Until next time!
Published 11/26/23
Until a few years back, there was a clear demarcation of occupation until women decided to empower themselves and step out. Today, they occupy all the spaces - workplaces, offices, streets, the internet, and our hearts! However, due to a generally patriarchal society, navigating these spaces has been tough. In this episode, our hosts talk about the challenges of being a woman in different spaces. They discuss how unfair it is, offer solidarity, and encourage the tribe to keep at it and make...
Published 11/19/23
Life as a woman never settles for us. We're constantly governed by phases, going through cycles of good and bad moods, with countless things to stress about, and a million precautions to take, all the while being strong and smiling. It begins with periods, followed by pregnancy, then menopause, governed by an unkind biological clock that often pits us against unfair deadlines. In this episode, our hosts talk about their period stories, navigating a masculine design of society and logistics,...
Published 11/12/23
From Pocket Money to (Financial) Portfolio Management, an individual comes a long way in terms of managing money. For something not taught in schools, this is too precious a life skill to miss. Some of us learn with exposure, some of us struggle, while most just wing it. Having said that, it is still unattainable for a lot of women across the globe, thanks to the notion that women can't manage money. In this episode, our hosts tell us about their relationship with money, why women need to...
Published 11/05/23
What's the one thing Indian families can never agree on? Love! Love has manifested itself in our lives in so many different ways. Our various life experiences are what influence our beliefs, which is only fair. In this episode, we get to hear it all - love stories, how to find red and green flags in a potential partner, what equal romance looks like, and a lot of wisdom about building and sustaining healthy relationships.
Published 10/29/23
Having the spotlight on you all the time is tough. It isn't easy to have people watch your every step. In this episode, the hosts discuss what it feels like to be a public figure - the good and the bad. They share their experiences on what it's like to constantly be under scrutiny and at the risk of being misinterpreted while living a not-so-normal life. They also tell us about how media evolved from magazines to tabloids and to fan pages and Insta-paps.
Published 10/22/23
At the end of the day, what saves us is Art. And for a lot of us art is now content whether it's in the form of videos, TV shows, or films. We turn to them for entertainment, information and distraction - but mostly comfort. The comfort that comes with being cocooned in an alternate reality or familiar territory. In this episode, our hosts talk about tuning in to comfort TV to turn a bad day around, find companionship when lonely, get over the anxiety of the pandemic, and to bond as a family....
Published 10/15/23
It's easy to differentiate Indian parents from non-Indian ones. There's an Indian way of raising children that involves a little bit of love, but a lot of sarcasm and drama. Indian kids on the other hand? Well, they might outgrow their homes, but they'll always carry a bit of it everywhere they go in the form of habits, food, superstitions, etc. In this episode, our hosts talk about their upbringing, what they liked and disliked about it, their childhood memories, generation gaps and a lot more.
Published 10/08/23
Whether it's a breakthrough or a meltdown, the best people to share them with are our girlfriends. The boundaries are thin but the bonding is thick. It's boring to keep secrets and that's why we depend on our friends to provide us with that safe space to rant, vent, and express our deepest, darkest feelings without judgment. Life without them would be too excruciating even to imagine. In this episode, the hosts tell us about their favorite people and how it is mutually empowering to be in...
Published 10/01/23
Welcome to the Bachchan Family! We know them, follow them, respect them and love them. In this episode, we meet the women of this iconic family - Navya, an entrepreneur, Shweta, a writer and Jaya, an actor-politician. And guess what, they are a lot like us - a little quirky, a little perky, a bit sweet, and a lot savage. Listen to them tell us a bit about each other, and what we should look forward to on the show. Enjoy!
Published 09/24/23