Chavadi: The Meeting Place
Chavadi: The Meeting Place, is a gathering space where people share their stories - humorous, poignant, reflective, and everything in between. Hosts Siddhant Shetty, a Gen Z professional, and Lalitha Shetty, a retired Baby Boomer, lead conversations across generations, interviewing guests about the influences and viewpoints that shape their lives. If you're looking to explore the connections that build a community, then welcome to Chavadi.
Episodes
30 episodes
Episode #30 - Guraz Buhariwala
Guraz Buhariwala, Chavadi’s second SOB (Spouse of Bunt) guest, visits with co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, sharing his perspective of life, assimilating in four countries, assorted communities, and multiple time zones with the love of his life b...
Episode #29 - Puja Shetty
Puja Shetty, recognized by the Bunts Association of North America for her excellence as the 2026 BANA Regional Leader, gives Chavadi co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, glimpses into the source of her strength and closeness to community in this narr...
Episode #28 - Gita Shetty
A Chavadi one year anniversary special!Gita Shetty, whose birthday marked the launch of Chavadi: The Meeting Place, reluctantly agreed to talk to co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha. Not fond of talking about herself or her&nbs...
Episode #27 - Ashima Shetty Dcosta
Ashima Shetty Dcosta shares her personal journey with Chavadi co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, with a directness, candor, and ‘very chill’ (as she describes her nature) manner that belies the practicality, resilience, and courage with which she f...
Episode #26 - Arjun Adyanthaya
Arjun Adyanthaya brings honesty, youthful charm and humor to this Chavadi Chat, entertaining co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha with stories of childhood and collegiate antics, his brief interlude with the underworld, his views on romance and spirit...
Episode #25 - Pallavi Narvekar
Pallavi (Shetty) Narvekar joins Chavadi co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, speaking with sincerity about her love for family and her belief in the importance of education, her sense of independence, and a strong, supportive community that helped bu...
Episode #24 - Kamala Raghunath
Kamala Raghunath (originally Hegde), livens this Chavadi chat with co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha with a ‘never give up’ perspective of her journey as tennis star, entrepreneur, and proponent of women and child empowerment, while also facing the...
Episode #23 - Laxmi Sheehan
Laxmi Sheehan brings honesty and candor to her chat with Chavadi co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, opening up about the many changes in her life, from moving schools in her adolescence to new jobs, marriage, and motherhood as a young adult; all wi...
Episode #22 - Usha Banerji
Usha Hegde, now Banerji, talks with Chavadi co-hosts, Siddhant and Lalitha, providing insight into life back in the day, connections to and experiences in cosmopolitan Bombay (now Mumbai), building family relationships and bonds, accepting life...
Episode #21 - Shrima Shetty Makhija
Shrima, a natural story-teller, shares her love for family, community, and life, with Chavadi co-hosts, Siddhant and Lalitha, and with honesty, humor, and pride, talks about multiple identities, romance with her Prince, her move to the United S...
Episode #20 - Gayathri Shetty
Gayathri, co-owner of Gayathri and Namith Architects, exudes passion and vision on this slightly longer but down-to-earth Chavadi chat with hosts S & L, on topics ranging from early loss, arranged marriage, and career, to her love of hockey...
Episode #19 - Shashank Shetty
Shashank, attributing some of his introvertedness to early childhood travels, sits down with hosts, Siddhant & Lalitha, with the disclaimer that he is no expert…and these are just his life’s recollections and sundry musings.
Episode #18 - Mithali Shetty
Mithali brings authenticity to the forefront in this Chavadi chat with Siddhant & Lalitha, invoking nostalgic childhood memories and the intentional choices that have helped her emulate the strong, independent women with quiet authority, wh...
Episode #17 - Manish Shetty
Manish takes time away from his dad duties to chat with Siddhant & Lalitha, reliving stories of childhood travel, reflecting on parenthood, and reiterating the need for a wealth that is community.
Episode #16 - Karthik Shetty
Karthik joins co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha for a candid conversation on family bonds, romance, navigating the balance between his Indian and American identities, and the many leaps he’s taken through life’s adventures - sharing thoughtful refl...
Episode #15 - Shalini Shetty
Shalini opens up to cohosts Siddhant & Lalitha, bringing to life her experiences as a child, a young adult, an immigrant, a mom, and a grand-mom, adjusting to changing times while staying true to the line of strong women that she is a part ...
Episode #14 - Siddharth Shetty
Siddharth shares some of his ideals with co-hosts Lalitha and Siddhant in this condensed narrative from childhood to new dad, of a life built on discipline, respect, and honesty.
Episode #13 - Lakshmi Shetty
Lakshmi Shetty’s warm, creative, story-telling style makes for a longer than usual episode with co-hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, but we’re sure you too will enjoy delving into her journey from Bengaluru Babe to Michigan Mom, sharing in tales of h...
Episode #12 - 2025 Wrap-Up
At the end of their first season, Siddhant & Lalitha talk about their experiences as first time podcasters - how the podcast came to be, takeaways big and small, and their appreciation of Chavadi guests and listeners! 11 episodes and 1250+ ...
Episode #11 - Dr. Ashwin Shetty
Ashwin Shetty exudes kindness and the wisdom of a life filled with experiences, in his chat with cohosts Siddhant & Lalitha, painting a picture of love and respect for family, community, and academia.
Episode #10 - Ashok Shetty
Ashok Shetty shares life experiences with cohosts Siddhant and Lalitha (his wife), with a little bit of nostalgia, a little bit of humor, and a whole lot of reminiscing and lessons learned.
Episode #9 - Paul Niezgoda
Paul Niezgoda, Chavadi’s first SOB, steps out of his introverted self to share some life moments with hosts Siddhant and Lalitha, opening about his career path, his inter-racial relationship, and the enjoyment of his retirement era.
Episode #8 - Swathi Shetty
Swathi Shetty and cohosts Siddhant and Lalitha audit her evolving millennial life with honesty, reflection, and a joie de vivre on her part, touching on the impact of village life, parental beliefs, career choices, and much more.