Is the healthcare system in India broken, or just evolving?

In the latest episode of Barbershop, Shantanu is joined by Viren Shetty, Vice Chairperson of Narayana Health (NH), to explore how the pandemic reshaped global healthcare and how, despite the changes, NH is committed to staying true to its values while introducing its new inpatient care services.

Viren proudly reflects on the incredible legacy of his father, Dr. Devi Shetty, one of India’s most renowned cardiac surgeons. He shares how Narayana Health has emerged as a leading healthcare provider in the country. The organisation has set a new benchmark in the industry by offering health insurance at just ₹10,000 per year for a family of four. This move, he explains, represents a major shift toward making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and focused on quality for all.

Viren also reveals the intense pressure of being a second-gen entrepreneur and constantly proving himself while leading a firm rooted in his father’s vision.

What you’ll discover:

1. The importance of prioritising health over everything else in the global economy.

2. Devi Shetty’s revolutionary approach to accessible patient care.

3. The contrast between the past and present generations' views on diagnosis.

4. What would Viren change in India’s healthcare system if he were in charge?

5. Can AI replace the human touch in healthcare?

The conversation gets candid about leadership, healthcare investment, and the journey to building a massive organisation with a purpose. Watch now and discover the hard truths behind healthcare and entrepreneurship.

Is mental health just a buzzword for Gen Z or is it a genuine crisis?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu leads a candid, cross-generational debate on one of the most misunderstood workplace questions today: Is mental health struggle real for Gen Z?

One side, the seasoned professionals, Revant Bhate (Co-Founder & CEO at Mosaic Wellness) and Kaushik Mukherjee (Co-founder & COO at SUGAR Cosmetics), question if the regular hustle is being mistaken for crisis.

While the Gen Z voices Vidit Dugar (Chief of Staff at Bombay Shaving Company) and Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) talk about the demand of a workplace built on empathy, trust, and emotional safety.

Together, they dive into:

• Do Gen Z employees expect too much emotional support at work?
• How much responsibility should founders bear to safeguard mental well-being?
• Do Western Startups “Do It Better”?
• And most critically: How real is stress today?

Both generations agree on one thing: behind every “tough boss” is a founder terrified of losing their team.

Watch now to hear both sides unpack what’s valid, what’s exaggerated, and how workplaces need to adapt.

Tell us in the comments: Does your workplace really see you, beyond deadlines and deliverables?

Are phones killing brains or just replacing boredom with a dopamine hit?

In this episode of The Bridge, Shantanu dives into a no-filter conversation with guests from different tech eras to explore the real impact of smartphones on human brains, behaviours, and boundaries. Joining him are Aseem Dhru (MD & CEO, SBFC Finance Ltd) and Damodar Mall [CEO(Grocery Retail ), Reliance Retail] who are amazed to see WhatsApp being the most powerful medium of business, while on the other side, Gauri Bansal (Strategy Manager, South Asia, Middle East, and Africa at Spotify) and Avi Anurag (Business Analyst at McKinsey & Company), the thought-provoking Gen Zs believe phones are a filler for dead time.

Together, they dive into:

• Is YouTube really better than Instagram?
• The rise of “phone as a boredom cure”.
• Why do parents trust WhatsApp more than other applications?
• And whether brains are truly at risk, or simply evolving!

Watch now to hear both sides unpack the real truth behind screen time.

Tell us in the comments: what do you want us to break down next?