Raj Shamani has gone viral across India after hosting Vijay Mallya on his podcast Figuring Out. It was Mallya’s first public interview in 9 years. The episode went viral with over 10 million views within a day. In this commanding 4-hour discussion, they spoke of Mallya’s career graph, defaulting on loans, Kingfisher Airlines, and much more. The interview left everyone speechless and has earned Raj huge appreciation for his bold questions and unbiased way of talking.
Raj has also recently posted something on social media that is extremely motivating and shows how, in the professional industry, one needs to have patience to sustain. He posted:
“Six months of feeling doubtful about everything and no sign of progress is the entry price that you have to pay before things start to move in the right direction.”
This genuine message reminded all of us that self-doubt is passing and natural. Raj himself has faced many ups and downs, and this quote shows that he is a believer in patience and believing in the process.
His Story: From Soap Seller to Youth Icon
Raj Shamani was born on 29th July 1997 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Raj comes from a middle-class family. He began assisting his father in his small soap business. At the age of 16, Raj began his own soap brand, “Jadugar Drop” using borrowed funds. That is how he began his business, which grew 10 folds and generated a large revenue.
Becoming a Digital Creator
While creating his brand, Raj began to upload business, growth, and mindset-type videos onto the internet. His straightforward terms and everyday examples enabled him to connect with lakhs of people. Now he has millions of followers on Instagram and YouTube and is now among the best content creators of India.
His Podcast: “Figuring Out”
Raj began his podcast Figuring Out in order to encounter successful individuals and discover how they got there. The guests have ranged from Gary Vee, MrBeast, and Nikhil Kamath to now Vijay Mallya. The podcast is widely liked and appreciated by people and has even been called as the India’s number one business podcast.
Awards and Recognition
In his entire career, Raj has won several accolades, like getting featured in the Forbes 30 Under 30, winning the Podcast of the Year Award, being among India’s Top 5 Influencers, and many more.
From being a soap seller to sitting down with controversial billionaires, Raj Shamani’s own life proves that anything is possible with integrity, honesty, and grit. He is now not only a content creator but also a teller of tales and a teacher to millions of young Indians.
