The second season of Navya Nanda’s audio-visual podcast, “What The Hell Navya,” has premiered with a compelling episode titled ‘Women at Work,’ featuring three generations of the Bachchan family. The vodcast’s inaugural episode sees Navya in conversation with her mother Shweta Bachchan-Nanda and grandmother Jaya Bachchan, engaging in a lively discussion that provides insights and anecdotes about the life of working women.
During the episode, the audience is treated to the endearing dynamics among the three women. On-screen, Navya introduces a new term that has emerged among the younger generation, “Jaya-ing,” which she defines as the act of expressing oneself without fear or reservation. The term pays homage to Jaya Bachchan’s assertive public persona and the impact it has had online, turning her into a sensation among netizens.
As the conversation unfolds, Navya touches on contrasting perspectives around work, providing a stark comparison between her entrepreneurial journey, supported by her illustrious family backdrop, and the struggles faced by many girls who lack such support. The discussion underscores systemic disparities and the need for more inclusive support in various professional sectors.
Moreover, the trio discusses the critical but often underappreciated role of homemakers. Delving into the evolving nature of domestic responsibilities, they dissect stereotypes and highlight the need to re-evaluate the contributions of women who manage the household.
A lighthearted ‘Would You Rather’ game incorporated into the vodcast allows the Bachchans to touch upon recent positive shifts within the beauty industry. Shweta speaks candidly about embracing her natural appearance, indicating a broader trend towards beauty standards that celebrate individuality over conformity.
The episode culminates with Navya’s powerful assertion, “We have chosen to be unapologetically ourselves,” echoing a sentiment of self-acceptance that resonates across generations.
In a special moment that captures the essence of their familial bond, Jaya Bachchan remarks on her deep connection with daughter Shweta by calling her her “strength.” Navya echoes this sentiment, reinforcing the strong ties that bind these influential ladies together.
The launch of the vodcast’s second season was heralded by a trailer, released on YouTube, giving viewers a sneak peek into the candid discussions to come. In the trailer, Navya enlightens Jaya about being the inspiration behind the term “Jaya-ing.” The clip features humorous exchanges and playful bickering, like Shweta’s teasing comment about Navya’s talkativeness and her demand to have her say, bringing a sense of relatability and warmth to the group.
Jaya’s trademark wit does not fail to shine as she teases Navya about her mannerisms in conversation, noting humorously how romantic notions tend to dissipate post-marriage.
Through its in-depth and entertaining dialogue, the first episode of “What The Hell Navya” sets the tone for a season brimming with conversation-starters.
The new format of Navya Nanda’s podcast as a vodcast encapsulates the candid charisma of the Bachchan women while tackling topics pertinent to women working across various fields today. It offers a unique blend of humor, heart-to-heart conversations, and a celebration of the unapologetic expression of self – a quality that, as the show reveals, perfectly embodies the spirit of “Jaya-ing.”
