WTF is Bangalore? ft. Nikhil Kamath

In this video, Bilal and Meghana explore Bangalore through the lens of Nikhil Kamath, a city he has always called home. This journey is a trip down memory lane, revisiting the spots that shaped his early years, the houses he lived in, his school, and all the places he used to hang out at. From talking about childhood crushes to how he ended up as a trader, we cover it all. Despite all these changes, the one constant has been Bangalore.
Watch to find out about Nikhils recommendations and things to try in Bangalore!

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00:00 Introduction
1:20 Why we're doing this
2:54 Nikhil's Lal Bagh memories
4:00 Nikhils chaddi buddies & tiffin box stories
7:38 Basavangudi Diaries : Where he grew up
12:26 Childhood Crushes
13:48 Nikhil as a Student: Academic life
15:09 Streets Nikhil grew up in : Eateries, Grounds and more
18:40 The Story Behind Nikhil Dropping Out
20:50 Relationship with Parents : Then vs Now
22:46 Thoughts on Legacy
25:30 Life as an Employee at a Call Centre
33:30 Journey to Becoming a Full-Time Trader
39:33 Revisiting Nikhil's School
41:03 Early Stages of Zerodha
46:00 Nikhil's entry into philanthropy
47:03 Views on parenthood
49:20 Discussing Bangalore's traffic Issues
51:00 Is Nikhil a good cook?
54:53 Zerodha office tour
56:10 Nikhil's movie picks
58:15 Encounter with SRK
1:00:14 Handling fame on social media
1:03:10 Nikhil's favorite pastimes
1:04:10 Interests beyond trading
1:09:20 Nikhil's top recommendations in Bangalore
1:13:30 What makes Bangalore special ?
1:17:35 What is 'WTF'