Prashant Bhushan reveals truth about Arvind Kejriwal, Anna Hazare and Anti Corruption

In this gripping episode of Guftagu with Kay, advocate Prashant Bhushan, one of India’s most fearless lawyers, opens up about life, law, and speaking truth to power. From his middle-class upbringing and early years shaped by family values, to dropping out of IIT Madras and eventually finding his calling inside the courtroom, Bhushan’s journey is as unconventional as it is inspiring. He shares how watching arguments in court lit the spark for law, his battles for the common man, and his belief that justice must go beyond the books and into conscience. Known for challenging authority and fighting cases that shook the system, Prashant Bhushan doesn’t just talk about law he talks about responsibility, courage, and conviction in a country still finding its way between power and people. 👉 If you believe in truth, accountability, and fearless voices, this conversation is unmissable. Don’t miss it. Hit play now! 🎙️✨ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell icon for more unfiltered stories from voices you’ve heard but never really known. 0:00 – What’s to come! (Highlights & teaser) 1:10 – Podcast begins | Kunickaa introduces Prashant Bhushan 2:30 – Early student life & interest in philosophy vs law 5:40 – “Worst students take philosophy” — how he ended up in LLB 9:20 – Ringside view of Indira Gandhi’s case & the Kesavananda Bharati moment 13:00 – Discovering law as a tool for justice 16:40 – First big cases & lessons in the courtroom 20:30 – On fighting corruption in public life 23:15 – Why he took up causes for the poor & marginalized 27:00 – PILs: Boon or misuse? His sharp take 30:45 – Accountability vs contempt: Can we critique judges? 34:20 – “Not even 2% get justice” — crisis in the Indian judiciary 38:00 – Judges with BJP/RSS ideology — a dangerous shift 42:10 – Modi govt’s new tricks to control judiciary appointments 46:20 – Independence of judges: Myth vs reality 49:30 – Courts & corruption: Air India, Praful Patel & failed challenges 53:40 – Electoral roll fraud: Bihar & Maharashtra’s “phantom voters” 58:15 – India Against Corruption movement & Kejriwal’s betrayal 1:02:30 – Why he never formed a political party 1:06:10 – The qualities it takes to survive in politics 1:09:45 – Speaking truth to power & its costs 1:14:00 – RTI: Amendments that killed transparency 1:18:20 – Privacy vs surveillance: “Smartphone means you’ve surrendered” 1:22:30 – Transparency over privacy? His bold take 1:26:15 – Delhi riots chargesheet & the conspiracy photo 1:31:00 – Citizenship, Muslims & exclusion narratives 1:35:40 – Why secularism & socialism are under attack 1:39:50 – Is India sliding towards Hindu Rashtra? 1:44:10 – Artificial Intelligence & joblessness ahead 1:47:30 – UBI & the “age of plenty” vision 1:51:15 – Can AI end corruption & inequality? 1:55:00 – Reflections on activism, fairness & conscience 1:59:30 – Love, family & staying grounded 2:02:00 – Advice to the youth: Why conscience must lead 2:06:30 – Final thoughts & gratitude Follow us on: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/guftaguwith... Facebook -   / kunickaas   Twitter - https://x.com/Kunickaa Cast & Crew Host: Kunickaa Sadanand Guest: Prashant Bhushan Directed by Ayaan Lall Editor: Sarthak Mukhi Social Media Manager: Unfit Studios Make up: Manisha Jawa Hair: Neelima Jadhav Spot Dada: Vishu Driver: Sanjay Prashant Bhushan interview, Guftagu with Kay Prashant Bhushan, Indian lawyer podcast, Supreme Court India, fearless lawyer India, Prashant Bhushan story, Indian judiciary podcast, activism in India, IIT dropout story, law and justice India, Prashant Bhushan biography, advocate Prashant Bhushan podcast. #PrashantBhushan #GuftaguWithKay #IndianLawyer #LawAndJustice #FearlessVoices #SupremeCourtIndia #TruthToPower #PodcastIndia #LegalPodcast #UnfilteredTalk #MiddleClassStories #ActivismInIndia #VoiceOfThePeople #JusticeMatters #ConscienceInLaw