Podcast with Shallu

“What was your childhood like?”

The host often asks this early on to understand a guest's background and formative experiences.

“Have you been judged based on your physical appearance?”

This question is used to elicit specific stories about facing prejudice in a professional setting.

“Do you still blame your coach for why you had to leave sports?”

A direct question that probes the long-term emotional impact of a negative, career-altering experience.

“What was the context behind your viral 'toothless tiger' comment?”

She directly addresses a guest's past public controversy to allow them to explain it in their own words.

“Why is the city's reputation changing from 'City Beautiful' to 'City Fearful'?”

This question frames a public safety issue using common local parlance to get the guest's reaction.

“Are drugs a primary cause for the rise in crime?”

After discussing a broad problem like crime, she probes for what the guest sees as the root cause.

“Is the one-year mayoral term in Chandigarh too short to be effective?”

She brings up common structural critiques to gauge a politician's stance on systemic problems.

“Should the mayor be directly elected by the people?”

This question follows up on governance issues to probe for opinions on specific reforms.

“How does party politics between the state and city affect your work?”

A question designed to explore the challenges of inter-governmental political dynamics.

“What was the biggest challenge you faced during a specific project?”

This question focuses on a key career milestone to explore the process and difficulties involved.

“What was your most powerful experience as an interviewer?”

When interviewing fellow media professionals, she asks them to reflect on their own craft.

“What do you see as the future of cities with rapid urbanization?”

A forward-looking question to elicit a guest's long-term vision on a major trend.