Entrepreneur and podcaster Nikhil Kamath is gearing up for one of the most watched episodes of his WTF podcast featuring former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. While the guest list itself created a stir, it’s a short, unscripted moment in Kannada from the trailer that struck a chord with the audience.
The nearly two-minute clip, recently shared online, offers a mix of humor and candid conversation. In one notable moment, Murty turns to Kamath and says in Kannada, “You know Kannada, I know Kannada,” before asking Sunak in English if he understood what they were saying. Sunak smiles and says no.
What follows is a playful side between Kamath and Murty in Kannada, joking that they could say anything about him and he wouldn’t know—a moment that has since gone viral, especially among Indian audiences who have appreciated the cultural nuance and spontaneity.
Kamath added a personal touch while sharing the X trailer, noting that Murty grew up just minutes away from him in Bengal’s Jayanagar, while Sunak became Britain’s first Indian-origin Prime Minister. He also described the episode as the first in a podcast with the couple, suggesting a more intimate format than previous interviews.
Aside from the humor, the trailer suggests that the episode will explore deeper themes around relationships and personal identity. Talking about marriage, Kamath describes it as a way to combat loneliness and ensure constant companionship. Sunak responds just as bluntly, saying that he couldn’t function without his partner, reinforcing the idea of marriage as an essential support system. Murty sums it up succinctly, calling it the bond between “soul mates.”
The interview also seems to touch on more introspective territory, including Sunak’s political journey. In one segment, Kamath asks him about stepping down as prime minister and what he took away from the experience — signaling that the discussion will shift from light banter to reflections on leadership and loss.
There are also lighter, non-scripted exchanges that hint at the couple’s dynamic. When Kamath asks Sunak if he is the same at home as he appears in the interview, the former prime minister responds with humor and asks what exactly “like this” means, causing both Kamath and Murty to laugh.
The trailer was released on Kamath’s official YouTube channel and is already attracting strong engagement online. Many viewers called the Kannada interaction a highlight, with social media users praising its authenticity and relatability.
At a time when podcast conversations are increasingly polished and structured, the appeal of Kamath’s format seems to lie in its informality—allowing for moments that feel unfiltered and personal.
While the trailer only offers a glimpse, it sets the stage for a conversation that mixes humor with reflection — covering everything from marriage and identity to public life and personal change.
The full episode is yet to be released, Kamath simply labeled it as “coming soon”.
