Koral Dasgupta's Journey as Author, Developing Mythological Stories, Case Studies on SRK & more

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 Universi…

The Essence of Ashtanayika ft Dr. Uma Rele, Principal - Nalanda Nrityakala Mahavidyalaya

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…

Kalamandalam Gopalakrishna's Tryst with Kathakali

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.…

Chasing Equality: Neeraj Churi's Journey in Promoting South Asian LGBTQ+ Cinema

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…

Smriti Mundhra and The Romantics

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-direct…

100th Episode Special Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya ft. Paresh Rawal Manish Malhotra Sonakshi & more

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 experien…

Meri Kahani ft. Anusree Bonnerjee

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…

Meri Kahani ft. Sachin Dheeraj, Filmmaker

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…

Meri Kahani ft Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta, author

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.…

Meri Kahani ft. Rajiv and Nirali Bhatt, Founders ASTITVA INDIA

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 pro…