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Teen Taal tunes into Lucknow for 125th bash
MUMBAI: They’ve tickled funny bones across the country, and now they’re bringing the laughter live. Aaj Tak Radio’s chart-topping Hindi podcast Teen Taal is heading to Lucknow for a special live recording of its 125th episode on Saturday, 4 October, promising an evening that’s equal parts wit, warmth and wackiness.
After the roaring success of their 100th-episode celebration in Pune, where fans even flew in from abroad, the trio is now set to charm the city of nawabs with their signature flair. Expect Tau (Kamlesh Kishore Singh), Sardaar (Kuldeep Mishra) and Khan Cha (Asif Khan) to serve up their trademark mix of humour, satire and spicy observations, all wrapped in the kind of banter that’s made Teen Taal a national favourite.
The live show at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan will turn everyday tales into laugh-out-loud stories, with the audience playing an active role in the fun. Fans can meet the hosts, join the conversation and be part of a recording that’s sure to become podcasting legend.
A clever cocktail of storytelling and social commentary, Teen Taal has cemented its place as India’s No.1 Hindi podcast, consistently topping Apple Podcasts and other platforms. The Lucknow live marks not just a milestone episode but a celebration of the show’s unique ability to turn ordinary life into extraordinary entertainment.
The laughter kicks off at 8 pm, but with seats limited and anticipation high, fans would do well to tune in early and register fast. After all, Teen Taal’s rhythm is best enjoyed live, with the crowd clapping in perfect sync.
Brands
Zepto names Saurabh Kabra vice president for non-trade advertising
Former blinkit and ITC executive to drive Zepto’s ad-led growth
BENGALURU: Zepto has elevated Saurabh Kabra to vice president—non-trade advertising, partnerships and catalogue, underscoring the quick-commerce firm’s push to deepen high-margin revenue streams beyond deliveries.
Based in Bengaluru, Kabra will lead the strategic expansion of Zepto’s advertising and partnerships ecosystem. He was previously senior director and head of the non-trade advertising business, where he played a central role in building the company’s ad-led monetisation playbook.
Since joining Zepto, Kabra has worked closely with the chief executive’s office on strategic initiatives, contributing to the company’s rapid scale-up in India’s intensely competitive quick-commerce market. His elevation comes as platforms increasingly court brand advertising to steady margins and diversify revenue.
Before Zepto, Kabra held senior growth roles at Blinkit, serving as associate director of growth and city CEO for Hyderabad, where he led regional expansion and operational scaling.
Earlier in his career, he spent several years at ITC Limited, managing brands such as Classmate and Paperkraft and overseeing sales operations in the personal care business. He is an alumnus of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta.
Industry executives view the appointment as a clear signal that Zepto is sharpening its focus on advertising, partnerships and catalogue-led monetisation: areas increasingly discussed by investors as critical to improving unit economics in quick commerce.
