Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya: Recent Episodes
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They combined creativity with economics. They bend and broke rules of storytelling They redefined the business of entertainment. Welcome to #MeriKahani with Bhawana Somaaya
A podcast where Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya chats with the genius minds from the field of Performance & Fine Arts, and the Game Changers of the entertainment industry to share their incredible journeys and draw inspiration from their life.
In this episode, we explore Kanu Behl's cinematic world and his journey as a filmmaker who brings raw, unfiltered realism to the screen.
From his early days studying filmmaking at Satyajit Ray Film & Television Institute to his first Bollywood break working with Dibakar Banerjee as an Assistant Director for the film Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!
He shares the creative process behind his acclaimed films, we uncover the stories and struggles that shaped his vision including his latest directorial Despatch starring Manoj Bajpayee.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation on pushing boundaries in Indian cinema and crafting deeply resonating narratives only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya!
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Koral has published an eclectic range of books from academic nonfiction to relationship dramas. Her books are discussed from the context of gender studies, art, myth and ecocritical literature. Other than India, Koral's books are shelved in the libraries of University of Harvard, Columbia University, University of Chicago, and many others. Her fourth book, Summer Holidays, has been optioned for screen adaptation.
She is currently working with Pan Macmillan on the five-book Sati series - a retelling of the stories of the Pancha Kanya from Indian mythology. She conducts writing programmes and critical thinking workshops for educational and corporate floors. www.tellmeyourstory.biz founded by Koral leverages literature to design and execute extensive learning programmes which inspire social engagement and behavioural change for Inclusion & Diversity.
She is recognised in the list of Innovator25 Asia Pacific 2019 prepared by The Holmes Report, a New York based PR news agency and has been listed under the Women of Wonder (WOW) series in Outlook Business (September 2019).
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Dr. Uma Rahul Rele is the Principal of Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya which was established by Padma Bhushan Kanak Rele, who is her guru and mother-in-law.
Uma was born and brought up in Mumbai. She did her B.A. in Economical Science from Mithibai College, Mumbai.
She has also done a doctorate in Bharatanatyam dance.
On this GuruPurnima Special Episode, listen to her experiences under the tutelage of Padma Vibhushan late Dr. Kanak Rele, and also her delightful explanation of the Ashta Nayika as she shares her story only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaay: Diary Of A Dancer
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Meet Kalamandalam Gopalakrishnan, the living legend of Kathakali. With 40 years of teaching experience at Nalanda Nritya Kala Maha Vidyalaya and 25 years in Mohiniattam, he’s a nattuvanar, performer, and award-winning artist. His rhythmic magic has graced prestigious stages across India and beyond.
From captivating audiences with Padmabhushan Dr. Kanak Rele’s performances to mentoring students who’ve become Kathakali stars, Gopalakrishnan’s legacy is etched in every mudra.
Listen to his experience of growing up learning Kathakali to teaching and performing it on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya: Diary Of A Dancer
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Neeraj Churi, founder of Lotus Visual Productions, promotes South Asian LGBTQ+ films worldwide. He produces, screens, and curates film festivals while also mentoring emerging projects. Neeraj's expertise extends to advisory roles and prestigious film market selections, solidifying his impact in the industry.
Listen to his experience of raising awareness for the cause through his love for films and filmmaking on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Smriti Mundhra started a production company, Meralta Films, that specializes in documentary films and non-fiction content.
Mundhra won the Albert Maysles New Documentary Director Award at the 2017 Tribeca Film Festival for her first feature documentary film A Suitable Girl, along with her co-director Sarita Khurana.
In 2020, she was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Subject for her film St. Louis Superman (2019)
Mundhra was born in Los Angeles, California and raised between Los Angeles and Mumbai, India. Her father, Jag Mundhra was also a filmmaker.
She is also known for the Netflix series "Indian Matchmaking" and her most recent work which is being appreciated by the entire film industry - The Romantics, that encapsulates 70 years of film history of Yash Raj Films.
Listen to Smriti Mundhra share what went behind making such enigmatic documentary series as she chats with Bhawana Somaaya.
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The journey that Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya & Ep.Log Media embarked on 8th Marc, 2019 to share unheard stories about people from the field of art, and business of entertainment completes 100 episodes!
Over the past countless minutes of conversations, we have had some of the most memorable experiences. This 100th episode is a trip down memory lane featuring a few of the voices that appeared on the podcast. Featuring: Manish Malhotra, Sonakshi Sinha, Paresh Rawal, Ashvini Yardi, Sameer Nair, Arshad Warsi, Daksha Mashruwala, Namita Thapar, and Shobhaa De!
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Trained since the age of 7, in the Guru-Shishya Parampara of the Tanjavur style under the tutelage of renowned, Late Kalaimamani Guru T. K. Mahalingam Pillai, In 1984, Anusree Bonnerjee won the prestigious Singar Mani Award at the “Kal ke Kalakaar”, a national conference of music and dance and has since performed at a number of dance & music conferences including the prestigious Haridas Sammelan and other programmes in Mumbai, Mysore, Kolkata, Delhi, Pune.
Has been regularly performing Rabindra Nritya (dance form developed in Shanitiniketan by Rabindranath Tagore) from a very early age having performed in numerous ballets under the aegis of Shahana, Tagore Centre for Indian Music and Culture, and other cultural organizations
As Founder & Artistic Director of her dance ensemble Drutam Dance Ideas Lab, she performs regularly for corporates, cultural organizations, and Universities within India and abroad.
Listen to her experience on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Sachin is a National Award-Winning filmmaker who studied at The University of Texas at Austin as part of their MFA program in Film & Media Production. His work has been screened at prestigious film festivals such as Hot Docs, Raindance, EnergaCAMERIMAGE, and Krakow.
He strives to tell stories that demand an urgent conversation and seeks to engage with people, places, and communities that are slowly disappearing. He aims to affirm their existence through cinema by preserving their lives and memories.
Listen to his experience on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta is a writer from Mumbai, India. Her debut book, Rescript Your Life: Awaken The Voice Within You had a powerful message- being unkind to yourself is a form of violence. In the book, she coined the term THECO (The Chosen One), asking her readers to engage in positive self-talk. She followed this up with two biographies; in which her protagonists lived with the THECO mindset. The first biography, The Stranger in the Mirror, chronicled the life and times of BAFTA nominated Indian producer-director of Rang De Basanti fame, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. The second biography, Sanjeev Kumar-The Actor We All Loved has been an Amazon No.1 bestseller since its pre-order announcement in June 2022. Sanjeev Kumar, one of India’s favorite actors, lived rags to riches story which is the stuff of celluloid dreams.
A lifelong communications professional, she started her journey as a writer with the Economic Times in 2001. She has been running The Network, a content writing and advocacy firm for almost two decades. In 2020, she finished her six- nation, decadal study called the Red Dot Experiment about how culture impacts communication.
Reeta is passionate about promoting the reading habit. She authored a series titled ‘The Celebrity Bookshelf’ for Amazon Kindle in 2021. She writes columns for CNBCTV18 India and Khaleej times UAE to emphasise the importance of reading.
Listen to her writing experiences on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Astitva is the brainchild of Nirali and Rajeev, who together felt the need for sustainable fashion, intending to establish a connection with the rural past.
Rajeev, a microbiologist, theatrist and a travel enthusiast, always had a keen interest in discovering our past in heirloom and vintage products. Being a theatre enthusiast, he believes that theatre has played a strong role in influencing Astitva.
He always felt that there is a pandora of secrets hidden in our local villages, which, if nurtured, can add value to our lives as well as strengthen the local craftsmen and tribal workers. He felt a strong urge to create something which is environmentally sustainable and supports the livelihood of these craftsmen.
Nirali, a Commerce graduate & theatrist, joined the journey of Astitva with a keen sense of eclectic taste in everything. She has spent long hours with the tribal women and has added a fashionable touch to the boho and vintage jewellery, bags and clothes. She strongly displays an inherited form of art and creativity and believes that everything around is full of inspiration.
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Geetha J is a writer, director and producer from Kerala, India. She is known for her writings and distinctive films on women. Her critically acclaimed debut feature fiction is the mesmerizing Malayalam film RUN KALYANI (2019), a poetic and realist drama about duties, dreams and desire. This film has travelled to many international festivals and received nine awards.
On acquiring her own video camera, Geetha made her first independent film Woman with a Video Camera in 2005 from Kerala that had hardly any woman filmmaker then. She received the Göteborg International Film Festival’s Film Development Fund for her first feature script A Certain Slant of Light, about three sisters growing up in 1970s to 1990s Kerala. This was also selected for NFDC’s Directors’ Lab. Geetha is now in development on three scripts that continue to have women as leading characters.
Between 2008 and 2018, Geetha focused on collaborations with multi-award-winning documentary filmmaker Ian McDonald on all his works most notably the internationally acclaimed Grierson-nominated feature documentary Algorithms (2012) about young blind chess players from India and FREEDOM (2017), a four-screen film installation on the radical legacy of Martin Luther King,exhibited in Newcastle, Brighton and London. Their films have screened at film festivals, galleries, academic conferences, campaign-meetings and in cinemas around the world.
Born and brought up in Kerala, Geetha is trained in classical music and dance. She started her professional life as a print journalist, later moving into television and documentaries. She now lives alternatively in Trivandrum & Chennai, India and Newcastle, UK where she lectures at Film@CultureLab. Geetha is a KV product and is fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil and Malayalam.
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Shefali Shah has never been the kind to take the path that’s got many travelers on it. Her roles have never been conventional, she’s always playing a character that has something to say or leaves an impact. From playing a minor girl’s role in Rangeela to portraying the role of an urban - Indian housewife who cannot find the confidence to leave her broken marriage in Dil Dhadakne Do, Shefali Shah’s performances have been path-breaking. However, her character in International Emmy Win web series ‘Delhi Crime’ as DCP Vartika Chaturvedi was a game changer in more ways than one and it left a resounding effect on the hearts and minds of audiences and critics alike.
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Mukesh Chhabra is the driving force behind streamlining the casting process in the Hindi Film Industry. After training for 2 years to understand the craft of acting from Shri Ram Centre, he completed 9 years of acting and teaching stint with the ‘Theatre in Education’ Company (TIE) affiliated with the National School of Drama in India.
Mukesh Chhabra Casting Company, founded in 2008, has grown to become the leading casting company in India. With an eye for talent, Mukesh Chhabra has discovered faces like Rajkummar Rao, Sushant Singh Rajput, Mrunal Thakur, Pratik Gandhi, Sanya Malhotra and Fatima Sana Shaikh. MCCC believes in nurturing new talents to carve a niche in the big bustling world of Hindi Cinema. Today, the biggest directors in the Hindi film industry like Rajkumar Hirani, Nitesh Tiwari, Imtiaz Ali, Kabir Khan, Abhishek Kapoor, Aanand L. Rai, Anurag Kashyap, Raj Nidimoru, Krishna D.K., Anubhav Sinha, Hansal Mehta, Vishal Bhardwaj, A.R. Rahman, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and producers like Sajid Nadiadwala, Karan Johar, Bhushan Kumar, Ekta Kapoor and many more all choose MCCC for their casting needs.
In recognition of his outstanding work, he has been made a member of the Casting Association of America (CSA).
Listen to Mukesh Chhabra share his kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Umesh is a National Award-Winning filmmaker known for his film ‘The Whistle Blowers’ an investigation into pesticides in soft drinks and bottled water.
He also won Ramnath Goenka Award for excellence in journalism for his film ”Brokering News” which exposed the practice of PAID NEWS in Indian media.
His show on Doordarshan ‘KIRAN’ was adapted into a book ‘Power of One’ by Penguin Publishers. Umesh’s films have been part of various international film festivals across the globe.
He is currently writing & directing RAHMAN MUSIC SHEETS, a series that’s streaming on the YouTube channel o2indiaThe series is celebrating 30 years of AR Rahman in film music and has already featured stalwarts of cinema
Listen to Umesh Aggarwal share his kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Namita Thapar is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Pune with a turnover of 6000 crores ($750 million). It has a presence in 70+ countries and an employee strength of over 10,000. Namita is an MBA graduate from the Fuqua School of Business and a Chartered Accountant from ICAI. She is a recipient of various prestigious corporate awards such as the 40 under Forty award by Economic Times and Top 50 Most Powerful Women in business by Business Today.
Outside of work, Namita is passionate about improving women’s health in India and promoting entrepreneurship. Namita has launched a unique YouTube talk show on women’s health called Uncondition Yourself with Namita. She leads TEA which teaches entrepreneurship and is part of the global Television show Shark Tank India.
Listen to Namita Thapar share her kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Aaditi Pohankar is an actor who has made her mark in the Indian entertainment scene with critically acclaimed projects such as Aashram and SHE. The second season of SHE and the third season of Aashram have just been released which has garnered immense appreciation from audiences and critics alike, making her one of the most sought-after actors on the block. The actor was born and brought up in Mumbai and has worked in Hindi, Marathi and Tamil projects.
Listen to her kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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She's a model, an actor, and a reality-tv judge. She has worked for more than 2 decades in both artistic and mainstream movies, and while language have blurred the lines today, Sonali Bendre starred in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, and of course Hindi movies. She has flirted with theatre, is a cancer survivor, and is a host of an extremely successful book club.
Recently she made her digital debut in the series "Broken News", and judging from the response, there's no looking back for Sonali Bendre.
Listen to her kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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There are many ways to describe Shobhaa De. She's a columnist. author, commentator, publisher, and most importantly a rule-breaker
In the 70s, when film stars were revered like deities, she made dust of all of them. Over the decades, she has commented on society, politics, economics, and relationships in a fearless candid way. When she turned an author, all her books turned to best-sellers! But all the glory that came her way, there were certain cliques, and accusations that followed her at every step. Unlike other episodes where we talk about our guests' journeys, Bhawana Somaaya and Shobhaa De chat about busting myths and cliques on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Hetal Gadhia started as an assistant in her father's office, after that for a very brief time she did costumes for theatre, she even flirted with the idea of being in the gifting business. However, her heart belonged to the kitchen, for the fragrance of the cooked food, because she was the happiest cooking, and serving it to her family and friends.
Listen to her kahani of discovering this passion and how she started her very popular home cooking venture- Not A Chef.
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In times when everyone's emphatically talking about women's rights, Deepika makes a strong case for protection of rights of men too whether it's false accusations or domestic violence or sexual crimes perpetrated upon them. Her documentary films focus on gender politics as it intersects with laws, justice, culture, society, and institutions and explores often ignored side of gender issues from a new perspective. Her films are particularly known for ground research, facts & statistics elaborated in depth. In 2016, Deepika achieved prominence through her documentary film "Martyrs of Marriage " which is about abuse of section 498a (Anti-dowry law) of Indian Penal Code. Martyrs of Marriage got a global release on NETFLIX in 2018.
Her latest documentary is India's Sons, a documentary film that traces journey, ordeals and escape of innocent men who were falsely accused of a rape charge in India. It's a first person account of men and families who bore the brunt of being called a rapist and a rapists family, only to be eventually honorably acquitted of the said crime after years of trial, on basis of credible evidence proving beyond doubt that they were falsely accused. The film brings out voices that matter, facts that are shocking and tales that are moving.
Listen to Deepika Bhardwaj talk about how she recorded these events on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya.
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Manasi Parekh was recently seen in Gujarati films “Dear Father” and “ Golkeri”. She debuted in Bollywood in the National award-winning Hindi film “URI” where she played Vicky Kaushal’s sister. Her short film “Ladoo” also won the national award in a special mentions category.
She has been the lead actor in tv shows like “Sumit Sambhal Lega”, “Gulaal” “India calling”, and web series like “SIT” and "Do Not Disturb”.
She was the lead in the renowned Gujarati play "Maro Piyu Gayo Rangoon" which opened at the Globe Theatre London.
She won the Indian Television Award for "Best Supporting Actor in a Comic Role" for her serial Sumit Sambhal Lega on Star Plus.
Manasi is also the winner of the singing reality show "Star Ya Rockstar" on Zee RC. Her Tamil film "Leelai" is very popular and a sleeper hit. She has studied theatre and dramatics at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Academy. She produces content under her production company "Soul Sutra".
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Dinesh Khanna is the Chairman of The Club, the brain behind Taj Bekal Resort & Spa(Kerala), he is the former President of Federation of Hotels & Restaurants Association of India (FHRAI), Rotarian, Restaurantier, Chairman of WTTCI, and advisor to UPPERCRUST India – a leading food & wine magazine!
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Prakash Kapadia is a screenwriter who has been in the movie business for more than 2 decades, and is associated with all kinds of cinema, particularly period & dramatic genres and is most remembered for his association with Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Listen to his amazing and rare appearance sharing his experiences only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Paresh Rawal as an actor needs no introductions! He has enthralled the Gujarati and Hindi audience for decades, both on-stage and on-screen. He is a master of his craft, and as a performer has never let down his audience.
What goes on in the mind of an actor before he goes on stage or in front of the camera? How does he accept, embrace and internalize a character? How does he make every character he plays - a good man, bad man, poor man, rich man, or thief, so believable?! What is the secret? What is the process?
Paresh Rawal for the first time shares- how an actor prepares on-stage/before the camera!
Listen to his amazing experiences on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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On Women's Day special episode, Bhawana Somaaya is joined by renowned Dancer, Choreographer, academic and Mohiniattam exponent - Dr. Kanak Rele.
She is the founder-director of India's premier institution for Classical Dance - the Nalanda Dance Research Centre and the founder-principal of the Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya.
Listen to her exciting journey that shaped the foundations for Indian Classical Dance in Modern India.
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Actress Additi Gupta made her debut with teleseries Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil playing the role of Heer Maan. She is currently playing the powerful role of Dr. Deepika Sinha in Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii.
She is best known for playing Sanam Ibrahim/Khan Begum in Qubool Hai, Nandini Tiwari in Badalte Rishton Ki Dastaan, Sanjana in Pardes Mein Hai Mera Dil, Archana Singh in Kaal Bhairav Rahasya Season 2.
Additi shares how her role as a doctor has been a life-changing experience. Listen to her amazing experiences on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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Tusshar Kapoor is an actor, filmmaker, writer and India's first bachelor dad. He shares his passion for cinema and his journey to first become a dad and later document his story in his debut book.
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Director Hardik Gajjar has an extensive lineup in the coming year, he started his direction with Pratik Gandhi’s Bhavai, and in the upcoming year has Atithi Bhooto Bhava, Gandhi na Lagan maa, Chandlo, one film with Neena Gupta and 3 in pipeline.
The talented director is also known for TV Serial like Devon Ke Dev Mahadev, Siya Ke Ram, Mahavir Hanuman and many more
He started his career as a flame artist and editor and started his own VFX studio named Vertex Volt which is known for several big films and shows. He has won 14 awards (4- maac international animation award) telly awards, ita n more for VFX.
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Amole Gupte is a child rights activist. In addition to being an active part of the social sector, he is also an award-winning writer, director, producer, and actor.
Born in 1962, in Mumbai, in a middle class household, Amole found freedom at an early age. His earliest foray into the arts was that into painting, a passion that lasts till today.
He is known for this magnificent work in creating the story and screenplay for Taare Zameen Par was also India's official entry to the Oscars. The film also triggered another important movement in Amole's life. It led Amole to think about the filming processes of children in mainstream media in the country. He also made the revolutionary film Stanley Ka Dabba in which his son Partho starred and also received a National Award for the same.
Gupte, also went ahead to make Hawaa Hawaai, Sniff!!!, Saina, One Idiot (on YouTube) Return Of One Idiot (on YouTube), and acted in several blockbusters like Kaminey, Stanley Ka Dabba, Bheja Fry 2, Phas Gaye Re Obama, Urumi, Singham Returns, Mumbai Saga.
Another important part of his life has been working with under‐privileged children from all around Mumbai and holding theatre and filmmaking workshops with them. Amole Gupte is currently also the Chairman of the Children Film Society of India.
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Dr. Amee has been active on stage for more than 30 years. She owns a production house- Avni Arts Pvt. Ltd. which stages Gujarati plays in which she performs as the lead actress.
She is the recipient of Best Actress Award five times by Trans Media Gujarati Theatre Film and Serial Award for my play TAMAS, DEV NA DIDHEL and AME MASTI NA MATWALA and Dharmo Rakshati and Jaantaa Ajaantaa.
She also won the Best Play Awards at the Trans Media Festival for Gujarati Theatre and Film and Serial for my plays Dharmo Rakshati, Jaantaa Ajaantaaa, and Tamas
Her latest project is producing and acting in a Web Series in Gujarati for Shemaroo titled 'Be- Naquaab'.
Not just that, Dr. Amee has also been Vice-Principal of Narsee Monji College in Mumbai for 8 years and is now the Principal of Deviprasad Goenka Management College of Media Studies.
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Monica Asrani is a partner at S R Brothers one of the pioneering Corporate gift companies in India having a global presence and having provided merchandise for leading multinational companies. She has played a significant part in creating the launch merchandise for Coca-Cola when they first came to India. She has won several awards for creative presentation at International Corporate gift conferences. Recently, Monica's company launched an online retail leather and vegan leather brand ‘Hyde & Tanor’
As a freelance writer and journalist, Asrani has written for Screen and G magazine amongst others and also has her own blog. Also work in the capacity of a freelance copywriter for Rahul Nanda, a leading publicity designer.
Due to her spiritual leanings, she found a strong calling as a Tarot Card Reader.
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Mrunalini is a renowned lawyer with a professional experience in the field of Family Law for over two decades. In the past Mrunalini has been a professor of Constitutional Law at the K.C. College, Mumbai and taught post graduate students as a visiting faculty at the Department of Law, Mumbai University. She belongs to a family of jurists wherein her father Late Dr. T.K Tope was a Constitutional Expert and Professor of Constitutional Law who later rose to become Vice-Chancellor of Mumbai University. She has been invited to judge various prestigious moot court programs owing to her expertise in her field of practice. She has also addressed and contributed in writing towards issues of sexual harassment at the workplace and also regarding issues of safety of women and children. She has been invited as an expert by several MNC‘s on Committees to deal with Sexual Harassment Cases at Work Place. Mrunalini often participates and has addressed domestic and international conferences on issues relating to family law and structuring of wealth and alimony issues especially the laws governing women. Mrunalini strongly believes in gender justice and is extremely sensitive about injustice and malpractices while actively propagating gender equality. She recently addressed an International Conference on Wealth Planning for Global Indian Families in Dubai, U.A.E. She has authored a book on Divorce “Breaking Up Your Step – by – Step Guide to Getting Divorced”. The book has an overview of the various laws with reference to marriage, divorce, child custody, Alimony, etc. with illustration of the cases personally handled by her. Mrunalini has also dealt with cross border cases relating to marriage, Validity of foreign court orders, Applicability of the Indian laws of Marriage and their effect, Cross border child custody cases, Effect and enforcement of foreign court orders, Validity and enforcement of Indian laws on child custody with specific reference to foreign court orders. Mrunalini has appeared and argued all the above in the trial courts as well as the Supreme Court of India
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Anu Choudhury has achieved remarkable success in the field of cinema, media, and social activities. She has created a benchmark in Odia, Bengali, Telugu and Hindi Film Industries as one of the leading actresses. Her work as a social activist has given voice to many and has been instrumental in raising awareness on various social issues.
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At the age of nineteen, Avinash approached his father and told him that he wanted to drop out of college and be a photographer. The following day, his father gifted him his first -camera. And that was the start of a lifelong commitment to the craft.
With the support and guidance of ‘the Ashutosh Gowariker – Aamir Khan– Salman Khan’ trifecta he established himself as a celebrity photographer.
Avinash enjoys creating the drama inherent in shooting genres like Film Posters as well as Portraiture, Editorial, and Fashion where human beings are carefully “arranged”. The expressions on their face, their gestures, and moods, their clothes and movements, every detail in fact, is part of the “setup” that sells something; a movie or a product.
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Smitaji Jayakar is a well-known and recognized face and appreciated for her skills as a fine actor in cinema, television and theatre. As a veteran actress, she has been a part of 23 Blockbuster Bollywood Movies, the Author of 2 life-changing books and is a transformative speaker at TEDx.
Smitaji is certified in 36 Healing Modalities, a facet beyond her well-known self (Smitaji), has been working for over 35 years, exploring and self-experimenting with various Holistic Healing techniques. Her Spiritual Learning stretches across the globe. It started from Mumbai and various states of India and has travelled through Asia, America and Europe.
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Gajra Kottary debuted as an author in early 1996 with her first collection of women-centric short stories titled Fragile Victories, followed by another compendium, The Last Laugh. Her debut novel Broken Melodies was published by HarperCollins India Publishers, India in 2011, simultaneously with its Hindi translation Bikhre Sur. Gajra subsequently co-authored her first original Hindi novel, Kora Kaagaz, followed by two more English novels “Once Upon a Star” and “Girls don’t Cry”, and 3 audio and one e book to date.
Gajra’s next is her first non-fiction book called “Healing at the Movies ” co-authored with Ridhi Sarda released in mid-2021.
Gajra had stepped into the audio-visual world in the year 1999, by being script associate with Mahesh Bhatt on a film called Ye Zindagi Ka Safar and then entered the world of television when she wrote the story and screenplay of the serial Hamare Tumhare for Vishesh Films, followed by her first long running daily of 668 episodes- the award-winning Astitva – Ek Prem Kahani.
Her next major writing assignment was, to develop the story of the nation’s popular and acclaimed daily television serial Balika Vadhu, on Colors,from 2008.
Gajra has also written the story for the 55 episodes mega historical television serial Buddha, currently available on Netflix and many other acclaimed shows including Jyoti, Godh Bharai, Ghar Ek Sapna and Ek Veer ki Ardaas – Veera, Satrangi Sasuraal etc. She currently has on air, a show called “Molkki” on Colors at 10 pm
Gajra has won all the major writing awards for television, multiple times, including the Indian Television Academy Award, RAPA award, Indian Telly Award, Apsara Award and the Global Indian Television’s Best Writer Award.
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Neeta Sinha, famously known as the house doctor for most starry homes, is a globally renowned practitioner in the field of Astroarchitecture®. She is the pioneer of the pathbreaking theory that 'EVERY HOUSE HAS A HOROSCOPE'. Driven by the question that why is it that in a high rise building, where the Vaastu of all the houses is the same, different individuals get different results?
Dr. Kusuma and she researched around 30,000 homes, offices and other premises to study the effects of the laws of Vaastu. After years of extensive and in-depth research, they discovered that not only people, but their spaces also have horoscopes. Thus was discovered AstroArchitecture.
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One of the most respected names in classical dance in India- Deepak Mazumdar, is an artiste par excellence. Deepak is known for his deep sensitivity and subtlety in abhinaya and a mesmerizing presence. His scholarly approach lends an in-depth understanding of characters and a unique perspective in their expression. Recently, in 2019, he has been honored by the prestigious "Sangit Natak Akademi" award for his contribution to dance by Govt. of India
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Anand Pandit has collaborated and produced some iconic films under the banner Anand Pandit Motion Pictures. Interestingly he have worked with both the Bachchans currently - with Big B in ‘Chehre’ and Junior Bachchan in ‘The Big Bull’ released earlier in 2021. His high-end, luxury real estate company, Lotus Developers has developed state-of-the-art residences for the who's who of Bollywood.
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Hailed as the czarina of fashion From minimalism to opulence, when it comes to South Asian fashion, Neeta Lulla is an icon. In different shades and hues of colour, she fires up a canvas, creating waves across runways and the big screen world of cinema. With over 350 films to her credit and having worked for 34 years she believes in creativity you do not think out of the box you don’t have a box! As a costumer for films she is the only designer in the country to be the recipient of 4 National Awards for best costume design. Invited by the Academy of Motion pictures of Arts and Sciences as a member of the jury for Oscar Awards.
A couturier and an unprecedented originator, Neeta Lulla has given a contemporary touch to heritage textile like Kanjeevaram, Banarsi, Paithani and Kalamkari , reviving weaving and embroidery and creating romantic looks in her ensembles with Edwardian cuts and Renaissance colors.
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Himanshuu Sheth graduated from St.Xaviers College, Mumbai, with a degree in Ancient Indian Culture. After numerous diploma courses in diverse subjects, he decided that his heart craved for the camera and photography. He was groomed in varied styles by industry experts and got an opportunity to travel around the world. Currently, he works for a number of Advertising Agencies, Design Houses, Industrial Organisations, Creative Consultancies, Fashion Magazines, Travel and Hotel Industries…etc. He has also been a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions.
In order to give back to his profession, Himanshuu started a parallel project, Himanshuu Sheth Photosafaaris, where he takes photography enthusiasts on a photography adventure. Teaching them along the way to improve their photography skills. Continue conducting various Photosafaris in India, Turkey, Ecuador, Namibia, Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda and looking at expanding to various parts of the world.
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Dr. Madhu Chopra is a powerhouse in her own right… a family physician and an ENT surgeon, she is now a renowned cosmetic aesthetician with a private clinic in Juhu, Mumbai. Dr. Chopra has travelled across the globe to learn and master the many procedures of cosmetic surgery and its ever-changing technology. She excelled scholastically and has a string of illustrious academic achievements.
She was a medical practitioner in the Armed Forces for a major part of her professional career. When Priyanka was crowned Miss India, and then Miss World, Dr. Chopra gave up a thriving practice and moved to Mumbai to allow her daughter every opportunity to pursue her dreams. This also led to her managing the formative years of her career, while also being an advisor, directly handling all the financial aspects of her life. This experience has equipped her with the skills necessary to successfully run a production house.
While Ms. Priyanka Chopra Jonas makes the creative calls at Purple Pebble Pictures, Dr. Chopra is the financial whiz and handles the business side of things. Together, they are a force to reckon with!
Dr. Madhu Chopra has a vision to give platform to people looking to establish themselves in the film industry. She always had a special inclination for children's films.
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PS: Due to remote recording there were few internet disturbances in the recording. However, the conversation is a must-listen!
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A critically acclaimed award-winning filmmaker, Arunaraje is a writer, editor, director and producer. She passed out of the Film Institute of India with a gold medal and was the first trained girl technician to come out of the Institute and the first woman technician in the film industry.
She received the First lady Award from the Government and was felicitated by the President along with other First Ladies. Advertising films, documentaries, television serials and features – she has done them all. Her feature films include (the first three as a part of the duo ArunaVikas) Shaque (Vinod Khanna, Shabana Azmi), Gehrayee (Dr.Lagu, Anant Nag, Amrish Puri), Situm (Smita Patil, Naseeruddin Shah), and Rihaee (Vinod Khanna, Hema Malini, Naseeruddin Shah), Patita Pavana & Patita Pavani (Sukanya Kulkarni, Raju Khandagale), Bhairavi (Ashwini Bhave, Sridhar), Keh Do Na (Simone Singh, Parveen Dabas), Tum (Manisha Koirala, Rajat Kapoor) and Firebrand in Marathi produced by Priyanka Chopra and released on Netflix in 2019.
She has won 5 National awards for her documentaries, ‘Mallika Sarabhai’, ‘A New Paradigm’ and ‘Behind the Glass Wall’ the latter two which were about children with special needs.
As a keen student and practitioner of ontology she has been involved in transformational work since 1997. She has been a Landmark Forum Leader and has led transformational programs for more than 50,000 people, also making a difference as a life coach and motivational speaker.
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Bharat Kumar is the youngest guest on the podcast. His love for cooking encouraged him to start a venture aimed to create magic of creativity in tasteful cooking. Listen to him talk about how he developed his passion into a profession and what gives him the courage to start on his own cloud kitchen.
He won the title of “Andheri Masterchef” organized by Amul Masterchef India 2015! To continue with the passion for experimenting with flavors and different cuisine he Introduces a new menu every week.
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Veena Nagda's life is a journey from a coy, cloistered girl to a celebrated Mehendi artist!
Born to a middle-class conservative Jain family and the youngest of 5 sisters, she wasn’t allowed to pursue further studies after SSC despite achieving First Class, then. But this did not depress her as she was born to excel. So, she began doing embroidery on saris. However, Mehendi drew her attention so much that with a cone in hand and a simple desire to turn out good work, a modest 17-year old Mumbai teenager has parlayed what started out as a hobby into a thriving career 3 decades back.
In the glitzy world of Bollywood, Veena Nagda has become so indispensable that director-producer Karan Johar has dubbed her the ‘Bollywood Mehendi Queen.’ Veena’s work has also featured in several Bollywood blockbusters such as Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham, Kal Ho Na Ho, Mere Yaar Ki Shaadi Hai, God Tussi Great Ho, U Me Aur Hum, Patiyala House, Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani; and albums including Falguni Pathak’s Maine Payal Hai Chankari and Pankaj Udhas’s Janeman/ Sau Rang Barse.
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Hailing from a highly respected and prominent family VISSANJI KHIMJI OF shipping yards and rice mills in BURMA. Chhaya Momaya is a metaphor for sophistication, timeless style, and luxury entrepreneurship. India's most admired life coach has morphed personalities and careers of prominent industrialists, politicians, housewives, investment bankers and youngsters over the years. The couture-wearing, jet-setting stylista is the tallest figure to reckon with in Mumbai’s caviar circles. She is a self-made and self-taught professional whose name spells elegance and refinement.
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The most respected brand amongst Indian women entrepreneurs. President of The Indian Television Academy. Founder of The ITA Awards since 2001, GR8 Women Achiever Awards, NGO BETI Association – Charity for Women, Anchor & Producer of Reel or Real with Anu on Facebook. Television veteran with a 3-decade repertoire, Philanthropist and educationalist. Self-motivated multi-tasking entrepreneur and authentic visionary who changed the face of Indian Television.
To garner and galvanize the entire TV fraternity under one umbrella, Anu envisaged The Indian Television Academy in 2001, with the cardinal aim of building bridges amongst the disparate sectors of this medium. As the President of The Indian Television Academy, she was the first person to introduce a structured system into the unorganised television segment to provide a ready platform for the industry to meet, interact and figure the future landscape
Simultaneously she single-handedly launched the ITA Awards dedicated towards honouring personalities of the highest distinction from the television fraternity which assumed the throne of being India’s maiden television awards of repute. Today it completes its 20th year of existence in India.
Since then, she has turned ITA into an unqualified success story, whether by creating unprecedented welfare measures for its members; instituting the first ever totally TV centric awards; providing a pioneering platform for interaction amongst the different quarters of the industry by way of the seminar, “On Television”; providing mediation between channels and producers, creating awareness on bureaucratic flaws with a social welfare documentary “Who Cares”, so forth and so on.
Being an educator at heart, she co-founded The ITA School of Performing Arts which boasts of being a premier institution where veterans belonging to the performing arts industry impart training in acting, dancing, singing, modelling, image grooming with branches in Mumbai, Indore, Jaipur and Pune.
In 2003 she advanced a step further and launched a television-only centric glossy called GR8 TV Magazine to bring to the fore untold stories from the television world.
Her pursuits for creating better working ethos for Indian television continued unabated. She instituted the Gr8 Women Awards to felicitate and celebrate women achievers from different walks of life in India and Middle East. Today the IP completes 2 decades since its inauguration and launched its maiden Dubai edition in 2011.
A grand milestone in her wide-ranging occupations has been the initiation of BETI Association-A Charity for Women in 2006 in conjunction with United Nations Population Fund. The NGO was launched to increase awareness around female foeticide, child abuse, girl child education and assistance to acid and rape victims.
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Actor-Filmmaker Ajinkya Deo is the son of legendary actors Seema and Ramesh Deo. In his long and effective career, he has collected many State Awards and a National Award. He has dabbled in Marathi films, Hindi films, television, and web series. He has directed feature films, documentaries, produced the pioneering "24" series starring Anil Kapoor, directed by his brother Abhinay Deo.
He is on the board of several social institutions, engaged in academic and humanitarian causes.
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Padmashri Darshana Jhaveri, a Manipuri dancer, scholar, teacher is one of the 4 world-renowned Jhaveri sisters whose name has become synonymous with Manipuri dancing. She has dedicated her life to preserve, perpetuate and propagate the classism of Manipuri dance under the able guidance of Guru Bipin Singh. A technically versatile and immaculate dancer, Darshanaji has specialized both in tandava (masculine) and lasya (feminine) elements of Manipuri dance. Her innate sensitivity to the highly developed intricate and complex Tal and rhythm patterns led her to competent mridang (drum) playing. The creative contribution of the Jhaveri sisters and Guru Bipin Singh has been to bring the traditional and classical dances of Manipur from the temples to the theater without polluting its original form and spirit. Since1958 she has performed extensively all over India and over 40 foreign countries. She has received many honors and awards, the most prestigious being National SNA Award, President's Padmashri award, Gujrat SNA Award, Kalidas Samman and more from Manipur for her contribution to their dance and music.
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Shweta Shalini has been active in Indian Politics for more than a decade now. She holds many organisational posts in Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), both on the state & national level. At present, Shweta Shalini is the spokesperson for BJP, and a frontliner in the village transformation mission, chaired by the former Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis ji.
There are many facets of Shweta Shalini, and we will discover this in conversation with her.
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JayPrakash Sharma is a credible name in the television business. In 14 years, he has directed 18 series, mostly mythologicals like Devo ke Dev Mahadev, Siya ke Ram, Vighnaharta, or historicals like Porus, Jodha Akbar, Chandragupta Maurya, and Hatim to name a few of his magnificent works.
He works round the clock and is always on the move. Listen to him share his experiences from the television world and he also talks about humble beginnings!
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Parag Desai, CEO of Universal Communications, started operations in 1993 with Corporate Communications and later diversifying into the Films & Entertainment space.
In 2004 he marked the entry in Bollywood with noteworthy and acclaimed films such as National Award winner Madhur Bhandarkar’s PAGE-3, Corporate beings amongst our early projects. In 2006 he helmed the publicity of one the biggest Box office successes of 2006 i.e, ‘Golmaal’ starring Ajay Devgn and since then he has been at the forefront of Publicity and Marketing of one of the biggest Bollywood films till date.
Parag Desai produced Kajol starer 'Tribhanga' for Netflix which received overwhelming reviews from fans and critics alike. Hi next as the producer is Oh My Kaduvale a Tamil hit to be now adapted in Hindi. He has also produced with his wife Director Seemaa Desai's award-winning children film Pappu Ki Pagdandi for Children's Film Society of India (Released) and her recent award-winning short film titled 'Tindey' with Large Short Films, as well as Happy Birthday which won many awards as well.
As the CEO of one of the leading PR agencies of India, Parag Desai spearheads a creative team that oversees personal publicity of key industry talents such as Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rohit Shetty, Taapsee Pannu, Sonakshi Sinha, Siddharth Malhotra, Sanjana Sanghi to name a few, as well as PR campaigns for big-ticket Bollywood and Hollywood studio projects.
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Rasika trained in Acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII, Pune ).
She has played significant roles in films, original series, and short films, exploring the nuances of diverse characters in artistically challenging and socially relevant productions. She is known for her performance in feature films 'Manto' (directed by Nandita Das), 'Hamid' (directed by Aijaz Khan), 'Qissa' (directed by Anup Singh), 'Kshay'( directed by Karan Gour), Lootcase (directed by Rajesh Krishnan) and short films 'Chutney', 'The School Bag' and 'Banana Bread'.
In digital series, her varied roles as the feisty Beena Tripathi in 'Mirzapur' (Amazon Prime), the idealistic cop Neeti Singh in 'Delhi Crime' (Netflix) have won her many accolades and much popularity amongst audiences. She was also seen in 'Out of love' (Hotstar) headlining the series as Dr Meera Kapoor. She then starred in Mira Nair's A Suitable Boy in the role of Savita Mehra. Most recently she was part of an international audio series titled 'The Empire' alongside actors Stephen Fry, Michelle Gomes and Alexander Owen.
Listen to her share his journey and also talk about the new season of her series Out of Love season 2 on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya.
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Siddharth Anand Kumar has worked in varied aspects of the film and TV industry from writing, directing, photography, editing and teaching in a career spanning 18 years. He has directed two independent feature films and over 20 TV shows. He is currently VP of films and events for Saregama where he has a mandate to produce compelling story-led feature films for theatrical and digital audiences in India and worldwide. Yoodlee Films, as the venture is known, has quickly become a focus point for Indian independent cinema.
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Lalit Pandit constantly upped competition by churning out hit tunes, keeping with the changing trends of times & giving back the essence of the youthful emotions of the large masses of Indian population.
Lalit Pandit composed the song "Munni Badnaam Hui" for 2010's all-time blockbuster movie Dabangg.
He won over 48 Awards for this song.
Apart from this, Lalit Pandit has won several national and international awards for his music in different films. He has scored music for over 150 films and carries on the work.
He specially composed ‘Aati Kya Khandala’ in the film Ghulam for Aamir Khan. He also composed a song for Sanjay Dutt in the movie ‘Khoobsurat’.
The BBC Radio London honored him by declaring the music of DDLJ as the most popular Indian music film track in the history of Indian cinema.
Lalit Pandit has done lots of shows in India and Internationally. He has performed taking along other singers with him in Trinidad, Europe, West Indies, North America; almost around the Globe mesmerizing the audiences with his romantic and hit Bollywood numbers.
Listen to him share his journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya.
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Rajitdev has worked in the film industry for more than 15 years. Started working as Background Dancer and then as an Assistant Choreographer to Vaibhavi Merchant for 8 years. He has also participated in a Dance Reality Show “JUST DANCE” in 2011.
Since 2018 he started working independently and have done several music videos, film songs and Advertisements. To name a few, my recent songs have been Superhit like Chor Denge with Nora Fatehi, Tehas Nehas (Khali Peeli) with Ishaan Khattar, and Ananya Pandey. Radha with Dhvani Bhanushali and Baarish KI Jaye with Nawaazuddin Siddiqui.
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A distinguished and internationally renowned Kathak exponent who brings a track record in dance and academics as a holder of a Bachelors in Commerce, Masters in Dance (Gold Medalist) and has audited contemporary dance courses at York University, Toronto Canada. She is a rare combination of an accomplished performer, choreographer, visualizer, director, teacher, administrator and artist.
A choreographer recognized for innovative presentations with the established Indian traditions represents the lineage of Kathak Gurus Nrityacharya Prahalad Das, Pt. Vijay Shankar & legendary Pt Birju Maharaj.
Being a Research Scholar, her long span career of 35 years in dance includes special field of research “Chaarani Ballad” singing, its manifestation and adaptation in Kathak performances which has finally resulted in a new addition to the arena of Kathak Dance “Chaarani Kathak for which She received Senior fellowship from Department of Culture, Government of India. This research is original in its kind and is viewed as one of its first kind in the Kathak Dance.
Shila has added deeper dimensions to the theoretical aspects of Kathak and has extensively researched themes such as ‘Taal-Chhanda-Laya’ under the able guidance of Pt. Suresh Talwalkar. She has received the knowledge of Shastriya tenets, as elucidated in Bharat Muni's Natya Shastra, from Dr. Kanak Rele.
As a soloist performer, she has presented dance recitals at prestigious festivals all over the globe including solo performances at 17 cities of Germany under the series of “culture on Wheels” orgnised by Indian Council for Cultural Relations-New Delhi.
As a dance educator, Shila has trained students globally including those choosing careers in the arts as well as balancing dual professions. She is the founder and artistic director of Nupur Zankar Academy of Performing Arts & Research Centre, based in Mumbai. Nupur Zankar is empaneled organisation with Indian Council for Cultural Relations-New Delhi. Driven by the philosophical underpinnings of Indian Classical forms, Shila Mehta’s Nupur Zankar has well-established centers across India, USA, UK and Belgium. This speaks to a conviction of using Indian cultural heritage as a medium for growth amongst people of all backgrounds.
As a mass choreographer, she has successfully worked with ensembles of over 1,500 participants, including serving as Master of the choreographers for “Vibrant Gujarat”-at Rajkot attended by sixty-five thousand plus. Her productions like ‘Women Speak’, ‘Nimitta’, ‘Mahasati’, ’Abhisaar’, ’Rasotsav’ speak volumes about her novel approach as a choreographer and visualiser.
On a personal level, service to humanity is important to Shila alongside working with individuals to unlock their own potential. She is well- known for bringing out the best of those under her tutelage and unite them as a global community of artists working towards a common goal- spreading all that Indian cultural heritage has to offer.
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Shitala Pandey better known as Sameer Anjaan, is the son of famous lyricist Anjaan. Sameer is a Guinness World Record holder for writing most songs.
Sameer started his career as a lyricist in 1983 with the film Bekhabar (1983). The first film song he recorded was "Maar Ke Kataaree Mar Jaibe" for the Bhojpuri film Bairi Saawan (1984). In 1990, he came into prominence with songs in films such as Dil and Aashiqui. He won his first Filmfare Award for the song "Nazar Ke Saamne" in the latter. In the following decades he emerged as a leading lyricist in Bollywood, writing the lyrics for over 500 Hindi films (4,000 songs)!
In this 50th episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya, Sameer Anjaan candidly shares his journey from Banaras to Bombay!
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Best known for the role of Jagdeep Chaddha in the Indian adaptation of The Office on Hotstar.
Apart from this, has acted in other films like Sherni (to be released), Gurgaon, Shaadi ke Side Effects, Island City, Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu, and I, Me Aur Main; and web shows like Sunflower (to be released), Bichoo Ka Khel, Broken But Beautiful, and Zero Km.
Has been active on the Mumbai Theatre circuit, acting in over a dozen productions, including a current play called Ila.
Has been performing and teaching Improv Theatre for over 10 years. Is a founder member of Improv Comedy Mumbai, which stages completely improvised, unscripted shows across Mumbai and for corporate events.
Listen to his journey from investment banking to Bollywood on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya!
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Anuradha Parikh is the Founder and Artistic Director at G5A. An architect and filmmaker, she envisioned and established G5A in 2015, as a multi-functional, multidisciplinary, cultural center and community hub, for the city. Mumbai has been an integral part of her creative journey, as her work continues to be foregrounded by the city and community. As an architect, her practice consists of an eclectic mix of projects, both commercial, industrial, and residential. As a filmmaker, she has been the producer and production designer for the path-breaking, cult, indie films English, August, (1993) and Split Wide Open, (1998) while creating a visual narrative to reckon with, as the production designer for Zoya Akhtar’s Luck By Chance (2008).
Her range of experience in architectural practice, a deep immersion into Hindustani classical music, and an ongoing engagement with contemporary visual and performing art and cinema have uniquely shaped her, embodying everything she does. Her commitment to creating deeper, socio-cultural-ideological conversations that reinforce inclusivity, equity, and compassion influence the DNA of all programs and projects at G5A.
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Ankit Kothari completed his undergrad in Fine Arts and has worked as an art director in advertising agencies like Ogilvy. He was the graphic designer and assistant director to Indian films like Oye Lucky Lucky Oye(2007), Love Sex aur Dhokha(2009) and Shanghai(2011). He was the First Assistant Director For Tumbbad. It was the opening film of Venice International Film Critics Week (2018). Ankit Kothar is the founder of www.teambecause.com
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Sanjoy K. Roy, an entrepreneur of the arts, is the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, which produces over 33 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual arts, and literary festivals across 40 cities in countries such as Australia, Canada, Egypt, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, UK, and the USA, including the world’s largest free literary gathering — the annual Jaipur Literature Festival. Roy has received the National Award for Excellence and Best Director for the film Shahjahanabad: The Twilight Years.
He is a founder trustee of Salaam Baalak Trust (SBT) working to provide support services for street and working children in the inner city of Delhi where over 55,000 children have benefited from education, training, and residential services. In 2011, the White House presented SBT the US President’s Committee of Arts and Humanities Award for an International Organisation.
Roy works closely with various industry bodies and Government on policy issues within the Creative Industries and Cultural Sector in India and is a senior office-bearer on several committees working on policy infrastructure for the creative industries - he is Co-chair of the Art and Culture Committee of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and former President of Event and Entertainment Management Association (EEMA) and an advisor to the Arts Council of England Diversity board for theatre. He is on the advisory council of various International Agencies, Federations and Universities.
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Nyla Masood is an actor, costume designer, and the co-founder of Dhai Akshar Educational Trust, a holistic after-school NGO in Mumbai where underprivileged kids are taught skills-based courses in languages, maths, and co-curricular activities including dance, theatre, art, and much more. For her work at Dhai Akshar, Nyla was awarded the 'Radio Nasha Voice of Change' award at the Beti FLO Gr8 Awards, 2018. She entered the film industry at almost 50, and her career as a costume designer spans award-winning films like Stanley ka Dabba, Umrika, Tu Hai Mera Sunday, Waterbaby, and several others. She made her acting debut a decade later as the protagonist of The Lift Boy and has also been seen in short roles in other feature films, commercials, and upcoming web series. In her free time, she likes to teach piano, dabble with some doodling, and spend time with her family, pets, and plants.
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Varun Badola is a familiar name for those who are watching television. While most of us know him through his serials- Koshish, Ek Astha, Desh Me Nikla Hoga Chand, Astitva, his directors & writers lean on him for creative participation.
Few are aware that he a co-writer for Ek Chabi Hai Pados Mein, Undekhi & Apharan - 1&2. He has done films like Haansil, Charas, 7 Hours To Go, and even flirted with theatre, his recent showing is Wrong Turn.
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Manish Malhotra is the very first proponent in the fashion space to launch the structured role of costume designing in the world's biggest film industry, Bollywood. He made his costume designing debut with 'Swarg' starring Juhi Chawla in 1990 and soon he won his first-ever Filmfare award for 'Best Costume Designer' for his work in Rangeela, a debut category launched by Filmfare in 1995, and from then on, there was no looking back for the newly added Filmfare award category - Best Costume Designer and the man himself, Manish Malhotra. His fashion label recently completed 15 years which comprises a team of 700 artists, craftsmen, and professionals spread across the country and international waters. It is expanding into various verticals with Manish Malhotra Beauty, Manish Malhotra Jewellery, Manish Malhotra Home, and Manish Malhotra Productions to offer an immersive world of Manish Malhotra.
In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - The Game Changers, Manish Malhotra reflects upon his 30 Years of experience in Bollywood and Fashion, his journey from a costume designer to a couturier.
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Raja & Radha Reddy world-renowned dancing couple, Choreographers, and Gurus have given a new dimension to the age-old art of Kuchipudi Dance. Their illustrious career spanning over five decades has been marked by several prolific public and private performances in both India & abroad and has gained them a reputation for rare excellence and perfection of technique.
The unique art of these maestros found befitting official recognition through the award of Padma Shree and Padma Bhushan creating history in the records of Indian Padma awards that a husband and wife were awarded for the first time, individually and simultaneously for the same cause. Decorated with the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award, Doctorate from Hyderabad University, and Sahitya Kala Parishad by the Krishna-Gana Sabha of Chennai, they have bagged numerous Lifetime Achievement Awards during their career span.
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Dr. Sonal Mansingh was nominated by the President of India to Rajya Sabha the Upper House of Indian Parliament in July 2018 in recognition of her life-long dedication and service to India’s arts. She is the recipient of Padma Vibhushan in 2003 from Shri APJ Abdul Kalam and Padma Bhushan in 1992 from Shri R. Venkataraman. Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi nominated her as a NAVRATNA for Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission). Her unique contribution has been her lifelong work using her knowledge to address socio-cultural issues through the chosen medium of dance, as a soloist, teacher, choreographer and motivational speaker. As the Founder-President of Shri Kamakhya Kalapeeth (Centre for Indian Classical Dances, estd. in 1977 at Delhi) she has trained several thousand talented students who are carrying the message of Indian culture globally. She teaches Art as a holistic concept combining music, yoga, Sanskrit, and cultural traditions of India.
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Irfan Hamid started teaching the art of dance in the year 1990 and has taken workshops in India and abroad. Over the years he has taught street Kids, physically and mentally challenged kids, and also kids from orphanages, not just that, he has encouraged them to actively take part in his stage shows.
In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Diary of a Dancer, Hamid talks about the transition of Bollywood dance in the last few decades.
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Designer and Jeweller Roopa Vohra began her journey in the late 90s when she accidentally discovered Thewa, 400-year old dying art form of gold created on glass, practised by the royal artisans and today a designer trademark.
Listen to how Roopa studied the history of the art and slowly revived it and restructured to suit the contemporary times.
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Born into a family that has nurtured art and creativity, Esha had the good fortune of being in the midst of a vast range of cultural activities right in her home. She has given over 100 performances solo and in partnership with her sister, Ahana.
In this episode, Esha shares her childhood stories and also how she got introduced to Odissi dance.
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Be it Circuit in the Munna Bhai series, or his character as a lawyer in Jolly L.L.B, Arshad Warsi's acting has always been loved by the audience. Those who worked with him never disputed his talent, and only those very close to him knew, that he was, in fact, a treasure house of talent. It is not just acting, he sings, he dances, he entertains, and in a quiet corner of his home, away from the spotlight, he paints...
When he paints, he forgets time, he forgets space. Get to know the other shades of Arshad Warsi, Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste!
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Ashvini Yard was responsible for launching one of India’s premium brand COLORS as the Programming Head. Ashvini focused on creating differentiated content that took the new channel zooming to the No 1 spot in a short span of 9 months. Business Week awarded her as one of the top 50 most powerful people of 2009.
She co-founded Grazing Goat Pictures along with Mr. Akshay Kumar. Where she produced the cult Bollywood classic film OMG! Oh My God. Ashvini is now the founder of Viniyard Films, which has produced successful shows for some of India’s biggest GEC like Star Plus, Zee TV, and SAB TV. And the recent being the latest release Masaba Masaba on Netflix!
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Aditi Subedi is a student, residing in Mijwan. She debuted her acting career in the dance film Mee Raqsam directed by Baba Azmi. She talks about, how she landed the film, her preparation for the film that involved Bharatnatyam dance & acting.
Listen to her on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Diary Of A Dancer.
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Sonakshi Sinha is an actor yes, but also an artist, and when not shooting, she is sketching/ painting bold strokes in BXW and color on the canvas. For the first time, Sonakshi talks about the ‘other’ artist inside her. Passionate. Pristine. Promising.
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Samir & Arsh Tanna are known as, the Emperor & Empress of folk dances. They were the first choices of Narendra Modi for his vision of Vibrant Gujarat. 700 dancers were directed by them for the event. They choreographed some of the most iconic Bollywood songs like Dholi Taro Dhol Baje, songs from Ram Leela for which they also received multiple accolades. Filmfare awards, State Awards, National Awards, 30 TV series, 12 films which include Shah Rukh Khan's Raees & also the 2019's Gujarati super-hit film 'Hellaro'
Samir & Arsh Tanna are another name for quality, for consistency & for magic.
Listen to them talk about how they choreographed these amazing songs.
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Prajakta Shelar has been dancing since she was a little girl. She started learning the art of Lavani from her mother. After schooling, Prajakta specialized in Dance & mastered various dance forms. But her art belonged to folk dance, particularly Lavani. She displayed her talent on multiple platforms and won multiple awards for them as well.
Today, she is not just an accomplished artist, but a choreographer, a teacher & a researcher in dance forms. Listen to her journey and also know about the various folk dances of Maharashtra.
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Priya Purkayastha is an accomplished porcelain painter She has created exquisite art over a decade long pursuit. In this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Art & Artiste, she takes us through the process of making a porcelain art, & explains why is it such a rare art in India and how she is making the unique amalgamation of painting Indian cultures on this art that is so popular in the oriental & European countries.
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Being an accomplished dancer Punita Hirani aims in cultivating society with our religious ethics and culture. She has perceived Manipuri, Bharat Natyam & folk dances. She proved her talent as a choreographer by directing dance dramas, ballets, and folk dances for different schools and colleges.
Listen to her Kahani as she talks about her love for dance on this episode of Meri Kahani with Bhawan Somaaya- Diary of A Dancer.
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Jahnvi Shrimankar is classically trained for over two decades and trained to be a music therapist. Be it Bollywood, Devotional, Folk Music, or even fusion with Indian Classical Thumris, Jahnvi leaves its audience mesmerized. Listen to her chat with Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya on this episode of Meri Kahani - Art & Artiste as she shares her journey and also sings some of her favorites.
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Rohit Gupta is a BCOM (Hons ) LLB from Panjab University Chandigarh. He started his career with the family business in government construction contracting. Moved on to exports of leather footwear, set up a footwear manufacturing plant in Mohali Punjab. From1995 to 1999 did international trading in leather etc in CIS countries by running own office in Moscow.
Later switched to plywood business in 1999 in Mumbai and is running SAMRAT plywood since then.
This episode of The Game Changers on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya, listen to Rohit's journey of rising, falling, and rising back.
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Jayesh Sheth is an ace photographer who started his career in the year 1978 with the leading media glossies like ‘Stardust’, ‘Filmfare’, ‘Cineblitz’ etc.
His conceptual and storytelling Photography created waves and this conceptual effort ruled the hearts of the glamour industry for more than two decades. Film stars, like, Akshay Kumar, Rekha, Madhuri Dixit, Shilpa Shetty, Hrithik Roshan, etc, even Hollywood top actor Richard Gere selected him to do his portraits and appreciated his talent.
He made his directorial debut with the music video 'Vaada' that went on to break all records as it was on the MTV top chartbuster for the longest in its time.
Listen to his complete journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya on the series Art & Artiste
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Prachee Shah Paandya is a Kathak dancer, a disciple of Late Shri Guru Ganesh Hiralal & is a highly acclaimed Kathak dancer of Jaipur Gharana as well as a celebrated actor. Wedded to Kathak at the tender age of three, Prachee has given over 300 solo performances in India, the USA, UK, and South Africa.She is an A grade Doordarshan artist & Outstanding category artist for the Indian Council for Cultural Relations(ICCR).
Prachee has a Masters in Kathak and has set a Guinness World Record for '93 kathak spins in one minute
Listen to her kahani on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Diary Of A Dancer
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Neeraj Gupta is the mind behind India's first and largest radio taxi brand - Meru Cabs. And he did this when he was just 33 years old!
Starting in a garage with a borrowed capital of Rs 50,000 by 2011, he transformed the business into an empire. This is the story of Meru Cabs and the events that inspired Neeraj Gupta to take risks, a story every aspiring entrepreneur must-hear.
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This week on Meri Kahani, Bhawana Somaaya chats remotely with Bhavana Reddy, a Kuchipudi Dancer, and singer based out of Los Angeles.
She is the younger daughter and disciple of legendary dancing couple Padma Bhushans Drs. Raja Radha and Kaushalya Reddy, and is one of India’s leading young Kuchipudi dancers acclaimed internationally. She is the recipient of the coveted Central Government Award Sangeet Natak Akademi’s Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar and has received Lifetime Award for Contribution to Kuchipudi Dance by Telugu Cultural Association, Houston Texas, FICCI Young Women Achievers Award, Femina North Powerlist Award.
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Aditya Singh, 25, is an eclectic artist of Indian origin who has pursued his education in Fine Arts from Rachana Sansad Academy of Fine Arts. In his paintings, he uses exaggerated colors unlike his sketches in which has minimal lines. Singh works with Acrylic, Ink, Watercolor and Mixed Media to create his art.
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7 years in TV, 8 years in print, 10 years in radio and 3 years in digital space across India, China and South Asia. Currently, CEO, Big FM - RBNL, Abraham Thomas has traveled many brands and has a unique way of looking at life. In this episode of #TheGameChangers series on the podcast- Meri Kahani, AbrahamThomas discusses broadcast and benchmarks
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Whether it was @NDTVMediaNetwork @STARTV or @Colorstv @viacom18, @rajcheerfull has followed his heart which is why he is all smiles at his newly launched @HouseOfCheer. Presenting the dynamic #RajNayak
They combined creativity with economics. They bend and broke rules of storytelling They redefined the business of entertainment. Welcome to #MeriKahani #Season 3 #TheGameChangers on Ep.Log Media Listen to Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya on Ep.Log Media Website - www.eplog.media and all other podcast apps
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Daughter of #Hindi cinema’s illustrious poet and lyricist Kavi Pradeep Mitul Pradeep gets her artistic genes from her mother. Mitul is a freehand artiste, she sketches/ paints on all surface n runs a popular art academy called #Tulika
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He is a pioneer in mythologicals - Mahabali Hanuman, Vighnaharta and historicals like Ashok Samrat & Maharana Pratap Singh. Producer of over 100 shows and leader in Motion Capture Technology on small screen introducing Abhimanyu Singh, founder of #ContiloePictures
They combined creativity with economics. They bend and broke rules of storytelling They redefined the business of entertainment. Welcome to #MeriKahani #Season 3 #TheGameChangers.
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How is an artiste born? How does he know he wants to paint/ sketch/ draw/ colour and on which surface? Is there a defining moment? We talk to young artists and find out how they work and why. We introduce a special series of Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste In the first episode, she is joined by the very talented and young Dev Mehta. He is just 18yo and has already successfully showcased his art in 4 solo exhibitions, with Modernpersepective being the latest one. Dev's paintings were invited by the Editor to be featured in Cambridge University Hindu Cultural Society's- Sanskaar Magazine, London, UK Reach out to him on Instagram @god_dev
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They combined creativity with economics. They bend and broke rules of storytelling They redefined the business of entertainment. Welcome to #MeriKahani #Season 3 #TheGameChangers.
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Padma Shri Bhawana is back with her podcast, Meri Kahani!
TheGameChangers is all about how media veterans changed the game of content creation and consumption.
The first guest on the show is Sameer Nair the CEO of Applause Entertainment From the most-loved #kaunbanegacrorepati to the iconic #kyukisaasbhikabhibahuthi at @startvnetwork to bringing new-age content like #mindthemalhotras and #theoffice, he has changed the way we consume television forever.
They combined creativity with economics. They bend and broke rules of storytelling They redefined the business of entertainment. Welcome to #MeriKahani #Season 3 #TheGameChangers.
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Uma Dogra is an Indian exponent of Kathak. She is the senior-most disciple of Pt. Durga Lal, the Kathak Maestro from Jaipur Gharana. She is a Kathak soloist, a choreographer, and a teacher. She has been performing in India and abroad for more than 40 years.
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In this episode, Bhawana Somaaya is joined by Mohiniattam dancer, Mandakini Trivedi
Mandakini Trivedi is a unique dance personality whose quest for Truth through Art has taken her to frontiers beyond the Form. An accomplished performer, teacher, choreographer in the style of Mohini Attam, and writer on Dance Aesthetics, her chief work is in the understanding, teaching and spreading the art of Indian Dance as a complete Yoga rooted in subtle yogic principles. Mandakini owes this vision entirely to her spiritual mentor Swami Shri Harish Madhukar.
As the Creative Head of the Nateshvari Dance gurkul, she trains young dancers to perform with a deep awareness of the yoga of Indian dance and the awareness that Indian dance is a means of self-evolution. She travels within India and abroad to share this vision of Dance not just for dancers but for all allied disciplines like Design, Architecture, Film & Animation, deconstructing classical Indian Dance to reveal its encyclopedic form that is steeped in principles of Indian thought & philosophy(Yoga)
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In the first season, you heard about the journey of Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya... In this special series, she talks to people from the field of classical performing arts. In the second episode, she is joined by her own dance guru, Madhuparna Kumar. She runs her own dance research institute, by her name, where she teaches Bharatnatyam dance. She talks about her journey from starting as a Bharatnatyam dancer, her family, where everyone are professional artists and quite popular in Kolkata and she also talks about the influence of her family in her life.
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In the first season, you heard about the journey of Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya... In this special series, she talks to people from the field of classical performing arts. In the first episode, she is joined by renowned Odissi dancer, Daksha Mashruwala. She talks about her journey from starting as a Bharatnatyam dancer at the prestigious Darpana Dance Academy in Gujarat to embracing Odissi dance and learning under the guidance of Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra.
Daksha has performed in Indian & abroad & has also conducted workshops and lecture-demonstrations, for the last two decades. Her institute, Kaishiki continues to train talented youngsters, some of who are now professional solo dancers.
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In the multi-decade career of Bhawana Somaaya, she has worked in diverse fields. She is a film critic, journalist, author, costume designer, Radio Jockey and more recently, she also became a dancer. She has always tried doing something new and challenged herself to go further.
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What is the story behind becoming the master of plethora of arts? Listen to the legend herself.This is the story of Bhawana Somaaya
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What is the story behind becoming the master of plethora of arts? Listen to the legend herself.This is the story of Bhawana Somaaya
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What is the story behind becoming the master of plethora of arts? Listen to the legend herself. This is the story of Bhawana Somaaya
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This is the story of the biggest film critic, RJ, author and journalist Bollywood has ever seen. The different hats that she wore in life, how the industry changed, what goes in becoming a film journalist and much more... This is #MeriKahani with Bhawana Somaaya
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