WTF is Bangalore? ft. Nikhil Kamath
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- In this video, Bilal and Meghana explore Bangalore through the lens of Nikhil Kamath, a city he has always called home. This journey is a trip down memory lane, revisiting the spots that shaped his early years, the houses he lived in, his school, and all the places he used to hang out at. From talking about childhood crushes to how he ended up as a trader, we cover it all. Despite all these changes, the one constant has been Bangalore.
Watch to find out about Nikhils recommendations and things to try in Bangalore!
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00:00 Introduction
1:20 Why we're doing this
2:54 Nikhil's Lal Bagh memories
4:00 Nikhils chaddi buddies & tiffin box stories
7:38 Basavangudi Diaries : Where he grew up
12:26 Childhood Crushes
13:48 Nikhil as a Student: Academic life
15:09 Streets Nikhil grew up in : Eateries, Grounds and more
18:40 The Story Behind Nikhil Dropping Out
20:50 Relationship with Parents : Then vs Now
22:46 Thoughts on Legacy
25:30 Life as an Employee at a Call Centre
33:30 Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Trader
39:33 Revisiting Nikhil's School
41:03 Early Stages of Zerodha
46:00 Nikhil's entry into philanthropy
47:03 Views on parenthood
49:20 Discussing Bangalore's traffic Issues
51:00 Is Nikhil a good cook?
54:53 Zerodha office tour
56:10 Nikhil's movie picks
58:15 Encounter with SRK
1:00:14 Handling fame on social media
1:03:10 Nikhil's favorite pastimes
1:04:10 Interests beyond trading
1:09:20 Nikhil's top recommendations in Bangalore
1:13:30 What makes Bangalore special ?
1:17:35 What is 'WTF'
Seeing nikhil roaming on the roads and mentioning people and places you know gives you the certification of a banglorean 😅
Don't say you are banglorean. You must be some migrant
😊😊😊😊🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
Nikhil not knowing OTP joke is how rich you should become eventually.😂
OTP Ola me hota he na
@@maulikpankhania859 I think Uber very recently started asking for otps
Uber India also asks for OTP for quite some time now
There’s something so soothing and mesmerising about Nikhil. Bilal and Meghana are truly lucky to be his crew.
Respect button for Nikhil ❤ & Team
Yes. 1 suggestion to team, when you see places while driving please show places not faces. When nikhil talks about self then you can show his place.
I love the way Nikhil is smart and sarcastically answers certain questions like he mentioned his pet . Completely loved your first one with a cool and rare gem bengalurian
Such a humble person! Vivid memories of Bangalore came alive after watching this. Started my career in Bengaluru (then called Bangalore) in late 2000 and stayed there till mid 2006. Lalbagh, Cubbon Park, Nagarjuna Biriyani and many things that were mentioned that I can remember. Again a great drive through podcast.
Bengaluru I think is actually an amalgamation of many small Bengaluru’s. All are self sustaining and you will need not go from your Bengaluru to the others and if you want to do so, you need a lot of planning. This is based on my exp of traveling there in 2018 and 2019.
Perfect answer by nikhil for the traffic condition in Bangalore
The politeness and Humbleness with which Nikhil speaks, made me his fan❤
I can't even think of moving out at 20, and nor am I earning ₹8000 now, but back then without any degree, Nikhil was doing this at 17, tells a lot about how special he was, and the reason he is so successful 👍 Nikhil serves as an inspiration to many young people, looking to make it big✊
Tushar brother don't move out it's not our culture , and although nikhil kamath is toxic and a physco person if you look he is not married, not having children's , there is no point living life without responsibility and falacy , I bet you have 1 lakh cash and move out and do whatever you want , then at 2-3 month you realise there is no fulfilment doing this , nikhil kamath is a outlier never inspired from him
@@UttamKumar-ui4gh kya bakwaas bol raha oh bhai
@@UttamKumar-ui4gh Bro he don't want to get married soo what's toxic in that after marriage he had to deal with the fights n all soo he may decided to not get married what's there in that mainly tell me what's toxic in that ??
@@UttamKumar-ui4gh he don't want childrens coz he don't want to take care of children what if his children's become old and blame everything on him soo he don't want everything that one now what??
He is not he comes from a privileged background😅😅
As a Bangalore boy, I am super proud . Now I am making my account in Zerodha
❤️ನೀ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತಡಿದ್ದು ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಇಷ್ಟ ಆಗಿದ್ದು.... ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡದವರು ಅಂತ ಹೇಳೋಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಆಗುತ್ತೆ ಇನ್ನು ಎತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಬೆಳಿಲ್ಲಿ. 💛❤️ ಹಾಸನ
I feel Bilal and Meghana are so lucky that they get to work closely with Nikhil, there's just so much to learn from him! ❤
It feels so refreshing to listen nikhil talking about bengaluru ❤
I can watch Nikhil talk for billion minutes ,, loved this format and it was very informative.
Get a life
lol u better watch paint dry
😂😂
1 Billion minutes is 694,444 days.
not possible, Be practical. less 🧈
One idea for WTF Bengaluru podcast that I want to give. I lived there for around 6 years from 2000 to 2006. As a young IT professional, mostly visited those part of the city that either had to do something with IT or the cool places where usually used to go. I lived at Airport Road and the office was in Electronic City. So the usual places to visit would be areas around Airport Road, MG Road, Brigade Road and Majestic (during my initial period in Bangalore). There is still another Bengaluru where people are keeping their long traditions and culture alive. I think you must have a podcast on that aspect of Bengaluru - traditional & modern simultaneously, not just the IT capital, chaotic (traffic jams) yet a peaceful artistic place.
Exactly sir!!
People can explore this beautiful city locally as a localite, you'll explore unexplored
Calling Bangalore as traditional is a joke on the other cities of India
1:12:07 Kannada in bangalore stocks "should go high" 💛❤
yellindano banbittidaane illige 😂
Nikhil avna Kalsi manege, Naan join aagtini nim team ge
Nikhil I feel you should hire someone who is bangalorean+Kannadiga to show actual bangalore. Guests will show pubs n cafes which isn't cool anymore as we anyway see it in influencers of instagram.
I am sitting in Savannah Georgia and watching all the places I grew up and went to college! Phew I need to book a ticket now to go back home... I love Bangalore .. this was so refreshing watch .. 😭😭
Same, sitting in Miami and watching this, can't wait to go back
@@shravanr8264 @sushmasrao sitting outside Bengaluru is shit... and you guys want to mention that.. and I am one among those sitting in Vancouver and typing this shit... Bengaluru Swarga kanro kepru mundeva...
I go to college through those routes every day, so this video will definitely enhance the way I view those places now
Thank you nikhil for your upcoming plans to develop Bangalore, and big respect to you and your team
Nithin is such an inspiration for people from middle class background that all your dreams can be achieved
00:02 Exploring Bangalore through distinguished personalities
03:07 Lalbagh Botanical Garden is a must-visit in Bangalore
08:12 VB Bakery and childhood memories
10:37 Childhood memories of climbing balconies, naughty deeds, and quirky adventures
15:40 Rose Garden Road was a beautiful green canopy.
18:03 Nikhil and his friend started selling cell phones at a young age.
22:39 Legacy is overrated and vanity to want to be remembered
24:45 Early motivation rooted in childhood experiences
29:16 Nikhil Kamath's trading journey from Bangalore
31:25 Nikhil Kamath used to be social but has become less social in the last 5 years.
36:04 Started earning erratically through trading
38:09 Starting Zerodha and reminiscing about school days
42:33 Living in the office for years to save money and enjoy living around people
44:46 Nikhil Kamath and KR's relationship is based on love, respect, and philosophical debates.
49:20 Bangalore traffic is a major issue
51:35 Cooking for a month makes me lose fat.
56:35 Discussion about meeting famous personalities and role models.
58:42 Opinion on social media and journalism
1:03:06 Managing time between work and downtime
1:05:41 Starting a podcast out of organic conversations
1:09:58 Araku coffee and Saco bakery coming to Bangalore
1:12:11 Bangalore is known for its welcoming and nice people
1:16:57 Bangalore is so safe that walking late at night is not an issue
1:19:01 Bangalore is a mix of car and outdoor activities.
How jobless u r
Thanks
Been in Bengaluru for 11 years... have recently left it for mbbs ... but seeing Nikhil sir roaming us around in Bengaluru through his lens is so much of nostalgia ... proud Bangalorean macha😅
fact that u call it Bengaluru makes you truly localite. Some are still guests even after X amount of years
@@soumyacs1552 haha yeah
@@bishwomohanmishra2118 but dont impose your language and try to learn our language
Nikhil's Calm Demeanour & story telling ..
Meghna's Pleasing Giggles &
Bilal's Banters...
Made it really work and look so natural .. Waiting for more... All the best for more such episodes 👍
omggggg. You guys made my day !!!! Loads of love to y'all
Thank you Nikhil!!!
U made us revisit our forgotten childhood once again❤
80’s Kids🔥
Nikhil looks like that cool uncle, that takes you for a drive around the city once in a while
Finally this came out! Am going to enjoy it :)
My first introduction to Nikhil is impressive. Will follow him more.
My story is similar to Nikhil’s, I also had started working in a bpo just after school. Though I hide it from people now as I’m not as successful as him and people around me keep on reminding me how I wasted my time. But I’m not giving up and working on my second start up and hopefully will make it big and will be able to share my past stories without any inhibitions. You are such an inspiration Nikhil. Would love to meet you once in this lifetime.
Bro you will make it… all the best
All the best success is yours
All the best 👍🏻
All the best..risk takers should not worry about society and toxic people around them
You all are amazing. Thanks for your wishes ❤
nikhil is a idol to me and i think other young indians trying to be entrepreneurs. I am hooked to WTF podcasts. You know what i have always felt nikhil and his fabulous team should once come up with a podcast with young people trying to be a successful entrepreneurs, it would make such a good talk from a prespective of a young normal daily person and what problems they face, how young india thinks. It would be such a good connect for people watching to relate. Since i have i stepped in the path of entrepreneurship, sitting down with nikhil and have a good talk has been on my dream to-do list.
u shd watch his interviews then
@@soumyacs1552 I have watched many , anything specifically you want me to watch?
Guys plz do it we only see Mumbai Delhi content. We all need Bangalore and Karnataka content on CZcams because I just love it. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Enjoyed Nikhil's storytelling filled with vivid candid memories and a humble, light hearted approach. His calm demeanor added a layer of charm. Bilal and Meghana are incredibly bubbly and cheerful bringing a lively energy to the podcast. Looking forward to many more fun episodes & 🌸🌸🌸
Can listen to Nikhil speak for hours. 🙌🏻🙌🏻
loved this format , waiting for more fun videos like these
LOVE YOU NIKHIL FOR YOUR EFFORTS...............
I have not visited Bangalore for many years…. This was nostalgia. Loved the vibe
Liked it because of Nikhil, cool guy and Meghna was also cool, asked relevant questions without making it too formal or casual.
Who else just instantly connected better with Nikhil after the "Elindano bandbidthane' dialogue.
type the timestamp
Love this from the core of my heart! Stayed in Bangalore for two years and its was a very peaceful phase of my life.
Nikhil gives the same answer as me when asked about Bengaluru traffic in office
Absolutely love and resonate with Nikhil's thought process.
49:50 nikhil speaking the truth happy for you man😊
Love Nikhil for everything he's been doing for the past few months ❤
Being a Bangalorean I've really enjoyed watching the conversations around Bangalore and also about nikhils journey.
Neen yav banglorean appa
Listening to this while driving my car, I feel like I'm taking them on a ride through the city.
there's a Lil bit of nikhil kamath in everyone one of us by now
Living in Bengaluru, this is a treat. I love the city.
why it's tokoyo, davos somthing
@@anirudh1645 What are you trying to say?
Love love love this video.. What a nice, humble, cool, level headed, wise person Nikhil is! Love the brothers and their story.. Especially Nikhil's story! :)
Loved it, brought back good old memories of Bangalore. High dose of nostalgia
love love loved every bit of it!
God .. I can relate to you so much !! Bangalore is love ❤️ and so happy to see that love and pride for local place in Nikhil and how your working towards making this place cool !! We definitely need more such leaders .. need ur wishes to try be that 😊
Just wanted to drop a line to say how much I enjoyed your podcast and the way you shared your life journey. It was so refreshing to hear someone as successful as you being so relatable. It's inspiring to see someone who's achieved so much but still keeps it humble. Your journey gives hope to us dreamers that success is possible with hard work and staying true to ourselves.
Keep doing what you're doing, and thanks for being a source of inspiration!
Like always, it was meditative to listen to Nikhil, and didn't want it to finish.
Waiting for this vedio such a long time
This was such a cozy and relaxing watch! ❤
Loved every bit of it. Waiting for next episode ❤
I am so happy to hear that he is planning something for Bangalore.
Truly enjoyed the video, it was a trip down the memory lane and discovering Nikhil's growing up years. Loved the "yen maga", honey cake, congress kadelekayi.. this is something I keep bragging about good old Bangalore to the people who have landed in Bangalore. Looking forward to more such videos.
Watching your video brought back a flood of memories! Miss those Bengaluru days, 24/7, Those late-night shifts at the call center seem like a lifetime ago, It's incredible to see how far we've come since then.
I love this man who is doing yt videos to help entrepreneurs. His WTF series was helpful. and this video about banglore will let outside banglore people to know deep to banglore Market.
I've to say your content is quite engaging. I've watched this whole video without any break, and that hardly happens with any other videos.
Hi nikhil team, need more like this
It's amazing how Nikhil connects with his young staff trying to correct their many a time short sighted way of 🤔 in a humane way
Nikhil your exploring and telling story about Bangalore has told us that how connected you are with Bangalore ...so down to earth kind of talk ....keep it up
He is the only man I can watch him speak all day
Great questions and answers with insights discussed, looking forward to the city turning pink some day 🌸that would be a great initiative
PS: Zerodha office is visible from my PG terrace 👍
HOW THIS MAN IS SO CALM ALL THE TIME...LIKE HOW
Nikhil Kamath is the kind of role models we need.
Luv it. Nikhil u r so good and talking about Bangalore proudly hata off🎉
im 90s kid, same age as meghna, before i sign off from liking n commenting relatable posts, i loved the video. I know idea is similar to bombay journey, but make it relatable n engaging like how nikhil drived this episode mostly literally in both ways (driving car n taking audience along )
50:00 where Nikhil speaking every Bengalurians heart
😅😅😅😂😂😂 💯
22:47 i love the part where Nikhil says the idea of legacy is bullcrap! How is that still not a normal way of thinking these days? People seriously need to question these ideologies that have been dumped on them, and check and see if it even makes real sense or not. Instead of following them blindly. Love this man!
This point made wha this is iam missing in my life
Loved the episode! Look forward to seeing more :)
Great episode! Sweet chariot @Cunningham road was my favourite too ❤
We need more Bangalore!!!!
Had to watch it in 2X speed.. looking forward to the next episodes 🎉
Such a wholesome episode 🤌 Best description of Bangalore people Maga - Subtle. Understated. Nice.
Looking forward to wtf to improve in quality and research!
"Anything that doesn't make money is downtime" ❤
Waiting for this video
Loved it! 🤩
My god this interview is so soothing its so calm fun aswell and nikhil my man i love u dude🥹
I am Bilal's age and Bilal not relating to Nikhil's childhood/youth stories is so surpising to me cuz I clearly do.
@Nikhil Kamath, Yelahanka has a lot of them blossoming during that time and it reminds of my visit to Washington DC visiting the Cherry Blossom festival in 2018, i have thoroughly enjoyed this conversation with you and your guests, Thank You for this
I think nikhil should do a podcast with acharya prashant.i would love hear their conversation
Just loved this episode huge fan of nikhil
Great conversation and good luck to WTF team.
Thumbs up ! High Five ! On Nikhil's thought on marriage, family name legacy, kids, birth & death ... I am travelling the same thought and life .... Everyone around me said I am fool, glad there is another intellectual sharing thoughts like me 😊
Yeah! Amazing, it's very comforting to see people with same life attitude. :)
I don't understand the concept of "legacy".
same here,
Wonderful start! Enjoyed hearing about Nik's journey.
To enhance the overall quality of the program, I recommend that the host refocus their approach by asking more structured and meaningful questions, maintaining a respectful and engaging demeanor throughout, and using humor in a way that adds to, rather than detracts from, the conversation.
This is the first video. I'm very confident you guys can mature it well.
Loved this !
bro nikhil from nowhere is being one of the top CZcamsrs in India he is doing a phenomial job in his podcast channel and now even in this channel , he understood how youtube works and he is implementing that knowledge ;
Nikhil spoke like our true namma Bengaluru huduga 🎉❤.
liked it...amazing, honest most importantly TRUE......Bengaluru....lets make it more amazing n u guys can really make it....pls makes plans for our city which is providing everythig ...our needs,deeeds n our greed as well
Nice one ! Really enjoyed it. For someone who has fond memories of Bangalore , this was so cool 😊
I belive the same.Nobodyknows the name of father of there grandfather.Everybody is get forgotten.
Love all your podcasts ❤❤
this episode was so good 😊
Nikhil is very calm & composed ,but I feel only few are privileged & favoured by God to achieve what they achieve ,also it's all a sync between your time & the universal luck
Dude finally u released❤❤❤
Great work guys ! Shoutout to the Complete team ! 🎉
Your podcast gives me so much information we usually don't get bit need . Thank you sir you are a great inspiration to us.