The Convo Sutra

Actor, comedian, and master impressionist Jonathan Kite, best known for playing Oleg on the hit CBS sitcom 2 Broke Girls, joins host Tarun Shetty and panelists Diya Patel and Jasmine Singh on Episode 116 of The Convo Sutra for a hilarious and unfiltered conversation about Hollywood, stand-up comedy, fame, and reinvention.Jonathan takes us behind the scenes of 2 Broke Girls, shares stories about working with Kat Dennings and Jennifer Coolidge, and reflects on his experience with the attempted revival of In Living Color. He also reveals why he pursued stand-up comedy despite already finding success on television.But things get especially interesting when the conversation turns to the changing rules of comedy.From viral celebrity impressions and social media fame to typecasting and the challenges of staying relevant in Hollywood, Jonathan offers an entertaining and revealing look at what it really means to build a lasting career in entertainment.

What happens when you’re a familiar face in India and start a new chapter in Hollywood?Dev Joshi, known for playing Baalveer, joins Tarun Shetty, Jasmine Singh and Genevieve Dube C for a conversation about growing up on television, moving to America, and building a life beyond the character audiences know and love.Dev shares his experiences as a child actor, his passion for aviation, and his ambitions beyond acting. We also discuss his selection for a planned space mission that was later postponed, the challenges of finding opportunities in Hollywood, and whether social media followers have become more valuable than talent.

Is being funny enough to make it in comedy?Comedian Dwayne Perkins joins host Tarun Shetty and comedian and panelist Genevieve Dube C for Episode 114 of The Convo Sutra for a candid conversation about stand-up, finding your audience, and building a career in entertainment.From writing jokes and adapting to different crowds to career setbacks and unexpected breakthroughs, we explore what it takes to keep going when talent doesn’t always translate into recognition.

When does persistence become holding on too long? And how do you know when it’s time to change direction?Tarun Shetty welcomes producer Aanch Khaneja, joined by panelists Aneri Shah and Jazz Singh, for an honest conversation about chasing dreams, facing rejection, and starting over when life doesn’t go as planned.From Hollywood careers and independent filmmaking to divorce, breakups, and unexpected opportunities, the panel explores what happens when the life you’ve built no longer fitsand how to make room for something new.ISubscribe to The Convo Sutra for more candid conversations about life, culture, relationships, and the creative journey.

Does social media actually reward authenticity or are the people who succeed just better at creating a character?Tarun Shetty sits down with Maya Acra, Jazz Singh, and Yuvi Grewal for a candid and funny conversation about what it means to be yourself when your career, audience, culture, and social media are constantly telling you who you should be.The panel also gets into modern dating vs. arranged marriage, dating non-negotiables, cultural expectations, whether influencers censor themselves for their audiences, comedy stereotypes, shock value, and the fine line between being entertaining and becoming a character that isn't really you.Can you build a following by simply being yourself? Or does everyone who succeeds eventually create a more marketable version of who they are?Let us know what you think in the comments.

What happens when you stop waiting for someone to give you a shot and start making your own work?Tarun Shetty sits down with Shawn “The Showstopper” Valentino, Kalpana Pot, and Renu Razdan to talk about creating your own opportunities. The panel discusses why they produce their own projects, the challenges of getting started, and how to keep going when the usual doors aren’t opening.Have you ever made something because you were tired of waiting for permission? Tell us in the comments.

Tarun sits down with actor, model and content creator Debbie Sath to discuss her journey from Australia to building a following on social media and appearing as Ms. Debbie on Alan’s Universe. RaviDrums and Pratima Anae return on the panel! Debbie opens up about navigating Hollywood, the unpredictable nature of success and the pressure to keep going when your career doesn’t follow a traditional path. The conversation also gets personal as the panel discusses mental health, how depression can affect the people around us and the importance of showing compassion even when we don’t completely understand what someone is experiencing.Can social media create real opportunities or does online visibility bring a new kind of pressure? And what does it take to keep pursuing your dream when the road is longer than expected?Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments: How do you protect your mental health while pursuing success?

On Episode 109 of The Convo Sutra, Tarun, Jetley, Jazz and Masood have a brutally honest conversation about what it takes to succeed as an artist today. Is talent enough to break through or do marketing, visibility and social media matter even more?The panel explores the addictive rush of likes and views, why going viral doesn’t always lead to a lasting career, the pressure to stay relevant, celebrity overexposure and what happens when external validation becomes part of your identity.Plus, can you be a middle-aged artist who still refuses to give up on an elusive dream? Tarun proudly embraces his inner Peter Pan and discovers he isn’t alone.Watch the full conversation and let us know in the comments: Is talent still enough to succeedor is self-promotion now just as important?Featuring Tarun Shetty, Jetley, Jazz Singh and Masood Ahmad

Does being South Asian give entertainers a built-in audience or trap them inside stereotypes?Toronto comedian Nitish Sakhuja joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest conversation about starting over in Los Angeles, building a comedy career in the age of social media and whether leaning into your culture is the ultimate “cheat code” for getting noticed.Nitish opens up about leaving a successful comedy career in Canada, moving to LA on an entertainment visa and discovering that being established in one country means very little when you enter a much bigger industry. He also explains why comedians need to take risks, embrace bombing and stop treating every performance like it could make or break their careers.The panel debates whether South Asian actors and comedians must reference their culture to succeed, the danger of being typecast and why some performers refuse to use an Indian accent just to book roles. They also discuss the controversy surrounding comedians who play into cultural stereotypes—and whether audiences, rather than other artists, should decide what deserves to succeed.Plus, the group gets into bad crowd work, doomscrolling, online hate and why the algorithm rewards drama, negativity and chaos.Is embracing your culture smart marketing—or can it prevent audiences from seeing your actual talent? Let us know in the comments!Featuring comedian Nitish Sakhuja with Tarun Shetty, Jazz Singh and Chandni Shah

Comedian Ian Edwards joins The Convo Sutra for a brutally honest and hilarious conversation about stand-up comedy, Hollywood and why creators can’t afford to wait for permission anymore.Ian opens up about being shut out early in his career, finding his authentic voice onstage and building an impressive career as both a stand-up comedian and television writer. With Hollywood shrinking and traditional opportunities becoming harder to find, Ian explains why he’s focused on touring, producing his own comedy specials, creating sketches and using the internet to keep moving forward.The panel also discusses why minorities often feel they have to work twice as hard, whether children of immigrants are naturally drawn to entertainment, finding comfort in solitude and learning to enjoy the process instead of obsessing over success.Plus, Ian roasts Tarun’s directions, questions his fashion choices and proves that absolutely nothing escapes a comedian’s attention.Do creators still need Hollywood to build successful careers—or is making your own path the new way forward?