Step behind the velvet ropes into the world of India’s luxury events and lifestyle industry with Harshad Chavan (Managing Director, Toast Events) and Pooja Doshi-Sharma (Co-Founder, AER Media & HoneyComb Talents) in conversation with Aanam C.
In this exclusive episode, they discuss:
- What it takes to run high-profile luxury events in India
- The secrets behind celebrity collaborations & billionaire parties
- Challenges of building a luxury brand in India’s growing market
- The intersection of fashion, lifestyle & events business
- Behind-the-scenes stories from India’s most exclusive gatherings
00:00 Introduction
02:38 Puja’s Risky Career Move
08:33 Harshad’s Billionaire Clients
15:11 Are Brands Exploiting Creators?
20:16 The Dirty Side of Influencing
33:13 Celebs vs Influencers: War
35:26 Too Many Fake Influencers
36:11 How Brands Really Judge You
37:57 Authenticity is Dead
40:59 Will AI Replace Creators?
46:53 The Metrics Scam
53:59 Harsh Truth for Newbies
58:24 Influencers Taking Over Bollywood
01:03:10 Best Kept Creator Secrets
01:07:17 Are Brands Cheating Influencers?
01:07:51 Freedom or Control
01:09:21 Experts vs Popular Faces
01:10:50 Tools That Expose You
01:11:48 Toxic Side of Management
01:12:21 Hiring Red Flags
01:12:30 Degree is Useless
01:12:59 Event Industry Exposed
01:15:57 The Career Trap
01:19:05 Do Influencers Make Enough?
01:20:51 Motivation or Manipulation
01:21:21 Events Run on Creativity Only
01:22:41 Final Shots Fired
01:22:55 Hot or Not
01:25:45 Celeb Secrets Revealed
01:27:41 End of Influencers?
If you’ve ever wondered how the luxury lifestyle industry works — from brand partnerships to client management — this conversation is packed with insights, strategies, and untold stories.
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