WTF is Bangalore? ft. Nikhil Kamath

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Published 2024-01-26
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!

#NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas
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#Bilal Jaleel
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#Meghana Ramakrishnan
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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'

All Comments (21)
  • @tusharjain3822
    Seeing nikhil roaming on the roads and mentioning people and places you know gives you the certification of a banglorean 😅
  • @karthikm5515
    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
  • @tejaswi1995
    There’s something so soothing and mesmerising about Nikhil. Bilal and Meghana are truly lucky to be his crew.
  • @OLDSCHOOL99.
    ❤️ನೀ ಕನ್ನಡದಲ್ಲಿ ಮಾತಡಿದ್ದು ಅಷ್ಟೇ ಇಷ್ಟ ಆಗಿದ್ದು.... ನಮ್ಮ ಕನ್ನಡದವರು ಅಂತ ಹೇಳೋಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಮ್ಮೆ ಆಗುತ್ತೆ ಇನ್ನು ಎತ್ತರಕ್ಕೆ ಬೆಳಿಲ್ಲಿ. 💛❤️ ಹಾಸನ
  • @user-sh8
    Respect button for Nikhil ❤ & Team
  • @Manoj-xd6jj
    Perfect answer by nikhil for the traffic condition in Bangalore
  • @DMahanta78
    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.
  • The politeness and Humbleness with which Nikhil speaks, made me his fan❤
  • @kejaljain9892
    I can watch Nikhil talk for billion minutes ,, loved this format and it was very informative.
  • @tusharjain3822
    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✊
  • @user-wi8mj5em7j
    As a Bangalore boy, I am super proud . Now I am making my account in Zerodha
  • @sumab.b6522
    It feels so refreshing to listen nikhil talking about bengaluru ❤
  • @user-cool-dude
    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! ❤
  • @sushmasrao
    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 .. 😭😭
  • @DMahanta78
    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.
  • Who else just instantly connected better with Nikhil after the "Elindano bandbidthane' dialogue.
  • 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😅
  • @karthiksvideos
    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 👍
  • @nerd7022
    I go to college through those routes every day, so this video will definitely enhance the way I view those places now