Nikhil Kamath Hosts Bengaluru’s Top Cops in Thought-Provoking ‘WTF’ Podcast Episode

Bengaluru, May 9, 2025 — In an unexpected yet captivating twist, Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath welcomed Bengaluru’s top police officials onto the latest episode of his popular podcast, WTF is with Nikhil Kamath. The episode, which dropped this week, featured Commissioner of Police B Dayananda and Joint Commissioner (Traffic) M.N. Anucheth in a wide-ranging conversation that mixed humor, policy, and personality.

Far from a traditional interview, the podcast episode explored the lesser-known human side of two of the city’s most recognizable law enforcement leaders. Set against the backdrop of Bengaluru’s bustling streets — including a drive through the city’s chaotic traffic — the conversation navigated topics like urban policing, public expectations, digital transformation in policing, and even the officers’ favorite movies and personal philosophies.

“This episode was about bridging the gap,” Kamath said during the intro. “We often view police officers as distant authority figures, but they’re also individuals with stories, struggles, and ambitions of their own.”

Commissioner Dayananda, known for integrating tech into policing and championing transparency, spoke candidly about the challenges of maintaining order in a rapidly growing tech metropolis. Meanwhile, Anucheth, who oversees traffic — one of the most contentious issues in the city — addressed everything from the pressure of public scrutiny to future plans for decongesting Bengaluru’s roads.

The format was informal and refreshingly direct. At one point, the trio visited the police control room, offering listeners a rare glimpse behind the scenes of how the city’s surveillance and traffic management systems operate.

Public reception has been overwhelmingly positive, with viewers praising the episode for humanizing police officers and starting an open conversation on civic collaboration.

Kamath’s WTF podcast continues to gain traction for its no-holds-barred approach, and this latest episode marks another step in his mission to bring influential voices into the public domain — not just to inform, but to challenge assumptions.

The full episode is available on YouTube, Spotify, and major podcast platforms.