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! #NikhilKamath Co-founder of Zerodha, True Beacon and Gruhas Twitter https://x.com/nikhilkamathcio/ Linkedin:   / nikhilkamathcio   Instagram:   / nikhilkamathcio   Facebook :   / nikhilkamathcio   #Bilal Jaleel Instagram:   / bilaljaleel   Linkedin:   / bilal-jaleel   Twitter :   / bilaljaleel   Youtube:    / @bilaljaleel3311   #Meghana Ramakrishnan Instagram:   / meghana.ramakrishnan   Linkedin:   / meghana-ramakrishnan   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'