Indian journalist, historian and bestselling author Shrabani Basu has spent her career rescuing stories that history forgot. She talks about uncovering the extraordinary bond between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, bringing spy and SOE agent Noor Inayat Khan into the light, and why these stories matter more than ever.

 

Preface: From researching the story of curry, to writing about Abdul Karim’s extraordinary  relationship with Queen Victoria, and bringing Noor Inayat Khan’s story to light, Shrabani Basu has dedicated her career to uncovering stories that history has overlooked.

 

From the Archives: Shrabani takes us through her process. Her books  often begin with a chance discovery, followed by years of research, poring over archives untouched for over a hundred years.

 

Legacy: Shrabani shares the pride she feels in reviving buried stories and the impact they’ve had. From reconnecting Abdul Karim's descendants with his story to campaigning for the Noor Inayat Khan Memorial in London, the first plaque dedicated to a woman of Indian origin.

 

Keeper of History: Shrabani continues her journey to bring untold stories to life, giving  trailblazers their rightful place in history.





Featured Clips in this episode:

Victoria & Abdul (2017) Official Trailer

Victoria & Abdul (2017) Movie clip

Noor Inayat Khan: The Unveiling of the Memorial





Credits: 

 

Host: Mallika Kapur

 

Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world’s top figures in business and culture.

 

Reach out on Instagram and LinkedIn

 

This is a Maed In India Production

 

Creative Director: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Project Manager: Shaun Fanthome

Sound Designer & Mix Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Producers: Rachna Sukuru , Meghna Gulati

Sound Engineer: Nihar Temkar

Artwork: Alika Gupta

Indian journalist, historian and bestselling author Shrabani Basu has spent her career rescuing stories that history forgot. She talks about uncovering the extraordinary bond between Queen Victoria and Abdul Karim, bringing spy and SOE agent Noor Inayat Khan into the light, and why these stories matter more than ever.
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Preface: From researching the story of curry, to writing about Abdul Karim&rsquo;s extraordinary&nbsp; relationship with Queen Victoria, and bringing Noor Inayat Khan&rsquo;s story to light, Shrabani Basu has dedicated her career to uncovering stories that history has overlooked.
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From the Archives: Shrabani takes us through her process. Her books&nbsp; often begin with a chance discovery, followed by years of research, poring over archives untouched for over a hundred years.
&nbsp;
Legacy: Shrabani shares the pride she feels in reviving buried stories and the impact they&rsquo;ve had. From reconnecting Abdul Karim's descendants with his story to campaigning for the Noor Inayat Khan Memorial in London, the first plaque dedicated to a woman of Indian origin.
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Keeper of History: Shrabani continues her journey to bring untold stories to life, giving&nbsp; trailblazers their rightful place in history.
 
Featured Clips in this episode:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T504u17Ao9A">Victoria &amp; Abdul (2017) Official Trailer</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfqNK6TRKxE&amp;list=PLZbXA4lyCtqqMhB3oh6WE6PUmDsfBwPra&amp;index=14">Victoria &amp; Abdul (2017) Movie clip</a>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNrgnjBkyyI">Noor Inayat Khan: The Unveiling of the Memorial</a>
 
Credits:&nbsp;
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Host: <a href="https://mallikakapur.com/">Mallika Kapur</a>
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Mallika Kapur is an award-winning journalist and seasoned interviewer with over two decades of experience in television and live journalism. Across three countries and various impactful roles at CNN and Bloomberg, she has reported on major global events, including the London train bombings, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Mumbai terror attacks. She also moderates news making panels at global forums, leading insightful conversations with the world&rsquo;s top figures in business and culture.
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Reach out on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mallika.kapur/?hl=en">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mallika-kapur-a288b4131">LinkedIn</a>
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This is a <a href="http://www.maedinindia.in">Maed In India</a> Production
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Creative Director: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/maemariyam/?hl=en">Mae Mariyam Thomas</a>
Project Manager: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/sfanthome">Shaun Fanthome</a>
Sound Designer &amp; Mix Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kartik.kulkarni/?hl=en">Kartik Kulkarni</a>
Producers: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rachnasukuru">Rachna Sukuru</a> , <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amadnessepidemic/">Meghna Gulati</a>
Sound Engineer: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nihar_temkar?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw%3D%3D">Nihar Temkar</a>
Artwork: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/capefoxalix/">Alika Gupta</a>

Hosted by journalist Mallika Kapur, The Next Edition dives headfirst into the glorious creative mess that lies behind every masterpiece.

We explore the discarded drafts, alternate endings and deleted scenes and reveal what writers, filmmakers, journalists, and artists are itching to add to the next edition of their iconic creations.

The most compelling chapter of a story might not be the one we know, but the one that’s yet to be told. 

Because a story is never truly done.

Hosted by journalist <a href="https://mallikakapur.com/">Mallika Kapur</a>, The Next Edition dives headfirst into the glorious creative mess that lies behind every masterpiece.
We explore the discarded drafts, alternate endings and deleted scenes and reveal what writers, filmmakers, journalists, and artists are itching to add to the next edition of their iconic creations.
The most compelling chapter of a story might not be the one we know, but the one that&rsquo;s yet to be told.&nbsp;
Because a story is never truly done.