Is being a 'Star Kid' really just an escalator to success? In this episode of The Snakes & Ladders Show, Meghna Ghai Puri reveals the raw, unfiltered reality of working under her father, the legendary Subhash Ghai.While the world saw privilege, Meghna was living a different story. She admits that while her surname opened doors, her father made sure she earned her place from the 'lowest rung'.Meghna shares the now-famous 'Lunch Box Incident' from the sets of Pardes. After arriving at 11:00 AM (instead of the 9:00 AM shift) because she was carrying her father’s dabba at her mother’s request, she was met with a public explosion.In front of the entire crew, her father blasted her: 'Who do you think you are? You can’t walk in late when the Director is here... You are here as an intern!'.In this candid conversation with Ronita Sengupta, Meghna discusses:The Reality of Nepotism: Why people thought her career was just a 'hobby' her father gave her to keep her busy.Starting from Zero: Working in dispatch, marketing, and editing with no office and no special title.The Emotional Toll: Running to actress Mahima Chaudhry in tears after being shouted at.The Ultimate Lesson: Why she believes the current generation looks for 'escalators' while she had to climb the hard way.'My most valuable lesson was not thinking who you are because of who you are related to.'.Watch now to see how Meghna Ghai Puri crushed the 'snakes' of judgment to build Whistling Woods International into a global legacy."🐍🪜 About The Snakes & Ladders ShowEvery woman has faced snakes on her way up.This show is about the ones who climbed anyway.The Snakes & Ladders Show is a raw, real, and unapologetic podcast series hosted by Ronita SenGuptawhere extraordinary women share the defining moments, hard truths, and turning points that shaped who they are today.No filters. No sugar coating. Just real stories. 🎙️Presented by Women Elevation | WE Allies👍 Like this video if it resonated with you🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations💬 Share your biggest takeaway in the comments📤 Send this to a woman who needs to hear itFollow Ronita SenGupta:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ronita.senguptaLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronita-sengupta/Follow Women Elevation | WE Allies:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/weallies/Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational and inspirational purposes. Opinions shared by guests are their personal views. We do not intend to defame or harm any person, brand, or organisation mentioned in this video.#snakesandladders #ronitasengupta #womenelevation #WEAllies #womenleadership #womenempowerment #genderequality #podcastindia #womeninbusiness #founderstories #inspiration #WomenWhoLead #meghnaghaipuri #subhashghai #nepotism #bollywoodsecrets #whistlingwoods #pardesmovie #starkids #careerlessons #successmindset #womeninleadership #nepotism #bollywoodreality #starkids #youtube #motivation #successstory #bollywoodinsider #viralinterview #viral

In this powerful episode of The Snakes & Ladders Show with Ronita Sengupta, we sit down with Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP and Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray), to discuss the realities of being a woman in Indian politics. Priyanka opens up about the relentless trolling, gendered hate, and misinformation she has faced—and why she refuses to be silenced. From navigating political corridors to breaking stereotypes, she shares her insights on resilience, leadership, and creating safer spaces for women in public life. This is a story of grit, courage, and staying true to one’s voice despite the noise.Guest: Priyanka Chaturvedi, Rajya Sabha MP, Deputy Leader – Shiv Sena (UBT)Host: Ronita SenguptaSeries: The Snakes & Ladders Show™ with Ronita SenguptaEpisode: 9Theme: Women in politics, resilience against trolling, breaking gender barriersWomen in Politics, Priyanka Chaturvedi, Political Trolling, Online Hate, Indian Parliament, Leadership, Women Elevation, Political Resilience, Gender Bias, Public Life Challenges#PriyankaChaturvedi #OperationSindoor #WomenInPolitics #SnakesAndLaddersShow #RonitaSengupta #TrolledButNotSilenced #PoliticalLeadership #WomenInLeadership #FearlessVoices #IndianPolitics #TrollProof #FirstGenerationPolitician #ShivSenaUBT #BharatElevated #LaddersNotLimits #WomenElevation

🇮🇳 Operation Sindoor. A Nation Strikes Back.Today, as India responds with strength through Operation Sindoor—a powerful reply to the cowardly Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 innocent lives—it was heartening to see two women officers confidently briefing the nation.On this day of resilience and resolve, we launch our special episode of The Snakes and Ladders Show featuring Major Prajakta Desai — a true embodiment of courage, clarity, and commitment.🎖 This episode is dedicated:— To Major Desai, whose voice and vision elevate leadership.— To the women officers who stood at the media frontline, reflecting India's changing face of power.— To the brave souls we lost, and the families they leave behind.— And to every woman turning a ladder of adversity into a platform for purpose.Let the snakes of terror be crushed.Let ladders of justice and elevation rise.Let the nation remember: we will not bow, we will rise.🎥 Watch this powerful episode. Share. Reflect. Stand with India.