Siddharth Kannan, in a candid conversation, pulls no punches as he dissects the fragile ecosystem of Bollywood, its media machinery, and the entrenched PR culture that stifles genuine discourse.
Siddharth argues that Bollywood’s top stars—those perched at the A-list—should learn from the likes of Jaideep Ahlawat and Manoj Bajpayee, whose professionalism and grounded approach to acting and interviews stand in stark contrast to the guarded, image-conscious behaviour of mainstream celebrities.
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He recounts a revealing moment when a leading actor physically pulled him aside at an awards function, pleading with him to stop asking tough questions. According to Siddharth, this incident reflects just how obsessed Bollywood stars are with narrative control.
One turning point in his journey was an interview with Ajay Devgn, which taught Siddharth the importance of journalistic courage and staying true to one’s questions—even in the face of industry pushback.
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He also applauds Shah Rukh Khan for his ability to speak off the cuff and handle the media with honesty—something sorely lacking among many of his contemporaries.
As a YouTube podcaster, Siddharth values the freedom to ask what mainstream media often avoids. However, he acknowledges it comes at a price: intense trolling, particularly after controversial interviews like the one with Indrani Mukherjee.
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Siddharth is sharply critical of the current state of entertainment journalism, where reporters are pressured to tweak headlines just to appease the stars. In an industry where even Arnab Goswami once asked him about his “camp,” Siddharth’s voice stands out—for refusing to bend and refusing to play along.
