Deepak Pareek Wins 'Best Show Host' Award in the Arts & Entertainment Category in India Audio Summit & Awards 2025 for his Podcast- 'The Chill Hour'

Deepak Pareek, storyteller, media entrepreneur, and the voice behind the much-loved podcast 'The Chill Hour', has been awarded 'Best Show Host' in the Arts & Entertainment category at the prestigious India Audio Summit & Awards 2025. With this honour, Deepak Pareek's heartfelt podcast journey has earned national recognition which marks a defining moment in Pareek's journey as a content creator dedicated to meaningful, unfiltered conversations.

Deepak Pareek receiving Award at IASA 2025 for his Podcast - The Chill Hour

Launched with a simple yet powerful vision to create a space for real talk, vulnerability, and personal growth, The Chill Hour Podcast has now become a staple in India's growing podcasting scene. Over the course of 100 episodes, Deepak has hosted a wide range of voices from across industries: celebrated actors like Gajraj Rao, Adah Sharma, and Raghav Juyal; cultural icons like Shalini Passi; and rising stars from the worlds of sport, comedy, entrepreneurship, and art. His interviews dive deep into topics including mental health, self-improvement, relationships, creator economy, true crime, and modern-day identity.

Reacting to the win, Deepak Pareek said, "This award means the world to me, not just because it recognizes the work, but because it celebrates honest storytelling. The Chill Hour started as a passion project, a quiet space for real conversations in a loud world. To see it grow into something that touches so many lives, and now to be acknowledged on this stage, feels both surreal and deeply grounding. This one is for every guest who's trusted me with their story, and every listener who's made space in their lives for these conversations."