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In this episode of Breaking Sports with Vivek Sethia, I sit down with the legendary Charu Sharma - the mastermind behind India's most successful sports league after the IPL. From his iconic commentary voice that has defined Indian sports broadcasting to building the Pro Kabaddi League from scratch, Charu reveals the untold story of creating a sporting revolution in India. This isn't just another sports interview - it's a masterclass in building billion-dollar leagues in a cricket-obsessed nation.

Discover the inside secrets of how PKL convinced business titans like Anand Mahindra to invest millions in Kabaddi, the real finances behind running a sports league that most people never see, and the brutal truth about why most other leagues in India fail to sustain beyond their inaugural seasons. Charu opens up like never before about player salaries that will shock you, the complex relationship dynamics with team owners, and his unfiltered vision for taking Indian sports to the global stage.

From the pivotal 2006 Asian Games moment that changed everything to the Star Sports deal that transformed Kabaddi forever, this conversation dives deep into the business side of sports that rarely gets discussed. Whether you're a sports fan, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone curious about India's sporting ecosystem, this episode offers unprecedented insights into what it really takes to build a sustainable sports league in India. Charu also shares his thoughts on why Hockey can do better, which sports deserve their own professional leagues, and the different realities each sport faces in the Indian market.

This is more than just sports talk - it's a blueprint for understanding the intersection of sports, business, and entertainment in modern India. Don't miss Charu Sharma's candid revelations about team owners, player psychology, the nature of Kabaddi athletes, and his honest assessment of what needs to change for Indian sports to reach its full potential.


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00:00 - Precap
02:04 - Charu's Legendary Voice
03:58 - PKL's Journey
06:11 - Other Leagues in India
08:09 - Asian Games 2006
13:36 - Anand Mahindra's Involvement
14:50 - Meeting Indian Kabaddi Federation
17:24 - Starting a League like IPL
19:22 - Getting Team Owners for PKL
22:24 - PKL's relation with IKF
24:54 - Why don't other leagues work?
25:58 - Finances of a League
28:14 - Why should someone own a sports team?
38:54 - Issues with team owners
42:54 - Impact on Players
46:35 - Nature of Kabaddi Players
48:07 - How much does a PKL player make?
50:35 - Star Sports Deal
01:02:45 - What can be done better?
01:06:21 - Why don't we take our sport forward?
01:09:18 - PKL Fandom
01:16:24 - Importance of Foreign Talent
01:19:24 - What Sports should have a league?
01:21:54 - Hockey can do better
01:25:24 - Different sports have different realities
01:29:10 - Outro

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An MBA from Cornell University and management consulting experience with organizations like Deloitte, I have led various projects in sports including cricket, hockey, and Formula 1, providing essential managerial, advisory, and operational support to multiple clients within sports federations, franchises, and corporate brands.

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