Who is Raj Shamani's mystery guest tonight? Online buzz over ‘first time ever on an Indian podcast’ hint sparks frenzy. After Macron and Vijay Mallya, can you guess who's next?

Raj Shamani, a well-known Indian podcaster and a successful young entrepreneur, has teased his listeners that about his tonight's podcast through a series of Instagram stories. His Instagram stories have sparked a wave of intrigue, speculation and anticipation among his followers. Instead of revealing the guest, Raj Shamani opened with a simple yet powerful hook: 'You are not ready for tonight's podcast'.

Instead of naming the guest, the second story provided a contest without confirmation: "Tonight's podcast is with the man who taught the world 'how to find purpose' and 'WHY' some people win". Raj Shamani added another layer: "First time ever on an Indian podcast".

He ended his story with "guess who," which leaves the audience thinking, predicting and commenting- a step to increase the engagement metrics before tonight episode drops.

Raj Shamani podcast with Macron

Podcaster Raj Shamani in his podcast featured French President Emmanuel Macron and the two discussed France-India relations, technology, a multipolar world and Trump. During the podcast, Shamani asked, “Do you think India and France are setting an example?”

Macron responded by highlighting the growing depth of ties between the two countries.

“A series of cooperation initiatives has taken place across key sectors with your country. I really believe that when we team up, we deliver,” he said.

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Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya also gave a rare interview to Raj Shamani. At The Great Indian Kapil Show, Raj finally revealed how he got Vijay Mallya to do an interview on his YouTube channel.

The YouTuber said that he just chanced upon Vijay while he was taking a stroll in London. “I was out for a walk in London. I just happened to spot him and I went up to him and asked, ‘Sir, do you know who I am?’ He said ‘no’. I asked, ‘Do you know what a podcast is?’ He said ‘no’,” Raj shared.

Who is Raj Shamani?

A middle-class boy from Indore, Raj Shamani, is a social media sensation today. He grabbed headlines after his 4-hour-long insightful podcast with Vijay Mallya. The 27-year-old also became a household name with his interviews of high-profile guests, including Bill Gates, Aamir Khan, Karan Johar, and many more.

Raj has millions of subscribers on his YouTube channel and his interview with Vijay Mallya is the most popular video on his channel, with over 26 million views. The video is over 4 hours and 18 minutes long.

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Born on July 29, 1997, in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, Raj Shamani had a difficult childhood marked by academic difficulties and financial hardships. At just 16, he stepped into entrepreneurship after his father suffered a severe diabetic attack. To support his family with medical bills and daily expenses, Raj began making soaps by learning through YouTube tutorials, as reported by DNA. His father had been involved in trading chemicals used in detergents and soaps, which gave Raj some foundational knowledge.

With a loan of ₹10,000, he launched his brand, Jadugar Drop, carefully learning to balance pH levels and experiment with formulations.

In 2021, after consistently posting motivational content on Instagram and YouTube, Raj launched his podcast Figuring Out, focused on personal growth through conversations with influential personalities. Over time, he became one of the youngest Indian speakers at the United Nations Youth Assembly and a four-time TEDx speaker.

He has collaborated with leading financial brands and built a platform to support fellow creators. Today, Raj Shamani is counted among India’s successful young entrepreneurs, with a business turnover exceeding ₹100 crore — a remarkable journey from selling soaps door to door to hosting celebrities at his own doorstep.