Content Creation, Trolling & Life | Guftagu with Ankush Bahuguna

From architecture to eyeliner, from memes to makeup — Ankush Bahuguna’s journey is anything but conventional. One of India’s most loved male beauty and comedy creators, Ankush opens up about his path from being an introverted architecture student to becoming a viral content creator, actor, and one of the first few men to normalize makeup in India. We dive deep into the pressure of staying relevant, his relationship with self-worth, and the struggle of creating in a judgmental digital space. He also talks about stigma around men in beauty, family dynamics, mental health, and a moment that made him truly proud. This episode is full of honest reflections, laughs, and inspiration for anyone navigating identity, creativity, or the chaos of online life. Chapters: 00:00 - Precap 01:49 - Being in content creation for so long 03:14 - How to stay relevant 05:21 - Meeting your younger self 09:06 - Being harsh on yourself 13:10 - Bond with parents 18:57 - Starting content creation 21:31 - Pankaj 23:36 - Parent's support through the journey 26:42 - Uncertainty in content creation 29:52 - Introduction to makeup content 38:33 - Stigma around male beauty influencers 46:24 - Ankush's proud moment 56:28 - Digital arrest 58:09 - Rapid fire 01:01:38 - End of podcast (Ankush Bahuguna, male beauty influencer India, Indian content creators, male makeup artist India, beauty stigma India, comedy creators India, POI Talks podcast, beauty and comedy, Ankush interview, content creation journey, MensXP Ankush, Indian male influencers, skincare for men, beauty norms India, content burnout, digital creators India, inspiring podcast India, Ankush Bahuguna makeup, influencer life, creator mental health, India podcast 2025)