On episode 148 of The Chill Hour, we sit down with Irina Rudakova, model, actor, and dancer. In this episode, Irina talks about her journey from Ukraine to Mumbai, the viral reel that changed her life, and the struggles of working as a contract dancer in India. She also shares her experiences with fame, Mumbai life, and learning Hindi. We also discuss the loss of her father during the Ukraine war and hear some behind-the-scenes stories from The Kapil Sharma Show. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this emotional yet entertaining conversation between Deepak and Irina.
Episode Timestamp:00:00 Intro
01:43 IPL 2026 Recap
08:12 Reading Irina’s DMs
12:25 The Reel That Changed Everything
14:09 Why She Moved to Mumbai
20:07 Dark Side of Contract Dancing
29:27 Becoming a True Mumbaikar
31:49 Irina vs Hindi
40:39 Bigg Boss Marathi Experience
51:47 Losing Her Father to War
58:29 Behind The Kapil Sharma Show
01:07:21 Closing Note
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