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Twisted Truths

Twisted Truths

By: Joydeep Sen
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  • Modern Relationships Are Failing | Love, Astrology, Healing & Real Talk | Twisted Truths l EP 96
    Feb 2 2026

    Modern relationships feel broken. 💔People want love, but avoid responsibility.Everyone wants attention — no one wants commitment. 👀In this raw and honest conversation, Siya Chakraborty — dancer, choreographer, and tarot reader — opens up about dance, heartbreak, loneliness, astrology, fake social media spirituality, and real emotional healing. ✨🖤No fake motivation. No Instagram gyaan. ❌📱Just real stories, uncomfortable truths, and honest opinions. 🎙️In this episode, we talk about:* Why modern dating struggles with loyalty and communication 💬* How dance became her emotional outlet 💃* The real truth behind tarot and astrology (not viral predictions) 🔮* Saturn, karma, and how struggle shapes people 🪐* Nazar (evil eye) and why oversharing can backfire 👁️* Fake friendships, broken trust, and emotional maturity 🤝* What real love should actually look like today ❤️⚠️ Warning: This episode might hit close to home.CREDITS 🎬* Creative Producer: Lal Bhatia* Guest: Siya Chakraborty* Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen* Guest Relations: Alivia Saha* Content Strategist: Darakshah Sohail* Content Intern: Trishita Hatai* Script & Research: Darakshah Sohail* Executive Producer: Harshit Pandey* Production Assistant: Vishal Khan* Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta* Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal* Director of Photography: Sayan Mondal* Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika BiswasTime Stamp00:00 - Introduction & Pop Culture Kickoff00:50 - Start of the conversation01:04 - Sia’s dance reels journey & choreographer dreams02:40 - Past relationship struggles & feeling taken for granted04:17 - Is chivalry dying? Generational differences08:23 - Soft launching vs private relationships09:40 - Nazar & protecting success10:02 - Astrology and tarot journey12:43 - 2026 zodiac predictions14:14 - Sade Sati explained15:52 - Lucky colors for the year17:41 - Growing up with a single mother20:13 - Tarot myths on social media22:04 - Karma, past lives & life patterns24:06 - What she wants in a partner27:32 - Worst comments & DMs29:24 - Top 3 red flags in menSUBSCRIBE FOR REAL CONVERSATIONS ABOUT: 🎧✨* Dance and creativity 💃* Emotional healing and self-growth 🌱* Modern relationships and dating culture 💔* Loneliness, loss, and inner strength 🖤* Astrology, tarot, and spiritual reality (no fake gyaan) 🔮* Social media truths and youth culture 📱FOLLOW TWISTED TRUTHS: 👇▶️ YouTube:https://youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf?si=92KGKV3CBRH2GcGV📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/twistedtruthsbydgf🎧 Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=-7Wu7MqQR7uQ-DGCCTPLmA💼 LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/twisted-truths[modern relationships, emotional healing, astrology, tarot, heartbreak, self-growth, real conversations, Twisted Truths]📩 For collaborations & queries: info@dandgfilms.com

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    32 mins
  • What does it really take to build a startup that lasts? 🚀 | EP 95
    Jan 23 2026

    In this episode of Twisted Truths, we sit down with Suraj Juneja — serial entrepreneur, venture builder, investor, and founder of FreeFlow Ventures — to decode the real mindset behind building businesses in today’s fast-moving startup ecosystem.


    He has worked with 100+ startups across tech, OTT, and sustainability, and currently mentors 300+ founders through Indian Startup Studio, Pune.


    This conversation dives deep into how the Indian startup ecosystem has evolved over the last decade, especially post-COVID, and breaks down the real difference between hype and reality in startups

    🔑 Key Takeaway

    You don’t need revolutionary tech or massive funding to build a successful startup.

    What you do need is:


    • The right timing
    • The right team
    • Smart capital usage
    • Strong execution


    🎙️ In this episode, we discuss:


    1. What it really takes to build a startup that lasts
    2. How to validate ideas before scaling (and before raising money)
    3. The difference between building fast vs building right
    4. Common mistakes first-time founders make
    5. The reality of funding — hype vs hard numbers
    6. How venture builders think differently from solo founders
    7. Why discipline and execution matter more than motivation
    8. Mentorship, founder psychology, and long-term vision
    9. What investors actually look for in early-stage startups
    10. Startup vs legacy business mindset: uncertainty vs efficiency
    11. The biggest reasons startups fail: founders trying to do everything themselves
    12. AI products vs AI services — where the real opportunity lies


    👥 This episode is for you if you’re:

    • An aspiring entrepreneur
    • A startup founder at an early stage
    • A student interested in startups or venture capital
    • Someone curious about how real businesses are built



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    Twisted Truths

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    🎬 Credits :

    • Produced by: Lal Bhatia
    • Guest: Suraj Juneja
    • Host & Creative Director: Joydeep Sen
    • Content Strategist: Darakshah Sohail
    • Content Intern: Trishita Hatai
    • Script & Research: Darakshah Sohail
    • Production Head: Harshit Pandey
    • Production Assistant: Vishal Khan
    • Audio & Video Editing: Rajesh Kr. Samanta
    • Supporting Video Editing: Rashida Mondal
    • Director of Photography: Sayan Mondal
    • Poster & Thumbnail Design: Bidyut Singha Roy & Kamalika Biswas


    🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about:

    Startups · Founders · Business · Investing · Growth · The Indian Startup Ecosystem


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    35 mins
  • The reality of running a marketing agency in the age of AI | EP 94
    Jan 13 2026

    What does it really take to run a 40-year-old creative agency in a world ruled by AI, influencers, freelancers, and fast content?

    In this candid, no-filter conversation, Rashi opens up about growing up inside a legacy design & advertising business—and how she now runs it in a completely different era.


    From payment delays and agency politics to AI in creativity and why pitching is broken, this episode goes deep into what most agencies never say out loud.


    This is not a motivational talk.

    This is the real economics, politics, and survival playbook of the creative industry in 2026.


    🎙️ We discuss:


    1. Why legacy agencies struggle in today’s creator-driven world
    2. How AI is changing creativity (and why human instinct still wins)
    3. The ugly truth about payment cycles in advertising
    4. Why Rashi refuses to pitch for clients
    5. Freelancers vs full-time creative teams
    6. How creator IP is becoming more valuable than ads
    7. Why agencies should be treated as marketing partners, not vendors


    👥 This episode is for you if you are:


    • Running an agency
    • Working in design, branding, or advertising
    • A freelancer or creator building long-term IP
    • Someone stuck in broken client systems


    This episode will hit close to home.


    ⏱️ Clean Chapters:


    00:00 – Introduction

    Obsession, micromanagement, and the 40-year legacy of a creative business


    01:00 – Design × Business × AI

    How design thinking meets business realities, and the growing impact of AI on creativity


    01:45 – Meet Rashi

    Official start of the conversation


    02:10 – Growing Up in a Legacy Agency

    Managing a legacy business and being raised inside a creative ecosystem


    03:35 – From Design School to Business

    Transitioning from formal design education to real-world business operations


    05:05 – Maintaining Design Quality

    Approval systems, standards, and protecting creative integrity in an agency setup


    08:10 – Delegation vs Micromanagement

    Finding balance, leadership challenges, and the role of a quality checker


    51:05 – Why Creators Need IP

    The importance of building intellectual property for long-term creator growth


    52:30 – Upcoming Show: The Hungry Guests

    Concept, format, and what makes the show different


    54:05 – Traveling for Stories

    Exploring India to discover unique, culture-driven content


    55:35 – Closing Thoughts

    Why integrating agency branding into content matters for creators and businesses



    🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about:


    Design • Creativity • AI • Agencies • Content • Business • Influence • The Creator Economy


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    Twisted Truths

    on Socials:



    🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@twistedtruthssbydgf

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twistedtruthss

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    🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6qEze2L1XySuiGYdiuWnND?si=57cb956c71714375



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    56 mins
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