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Books and Beyond with Bound8.9 Bhawana Somaaya: What Partition Stole, and Writing RestoredWhat happens when a celebrated film journalist turns the camera inward? In this moving episode, veteran critic and author Bhawana Somaaya unpacks her memoir Farewell Karachi. Known for her decades-long career documenting Bollywood’s biggest stars like Hema Malini and Amitabh Bachchan, Bhawana shares the deeply personal stories behind her family’s displacement from Karachi to Mumbai during Partition.She recounts everything from her mother’s hilarious one-liners about working as a young journalist in the 1970s to the emotional weight of her father’s solitary journey during Partition and the l...2025-06-1744 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaRedefining Bollywood: Kanu Behl’s Hyper-Realistic WorldIn 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...2024-12-1844 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaKalamandalam Gopalakrishna's Tryst with KathakaliMeet 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 You can foll...2024-07-0130 min
The SOS Show with SuchitaEp.117 AMBITIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH FT: BHAWANA SOMAAYAPART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW.Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing about it !!Our guest for this episode is Bhawana Somaaya, prominent film critic, broadcaster and Podcaster. She writes on Cinema and has authored 19 books. So glad to have her...2023-09-1031 min
The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita BhhatiaEP 135 AMBITIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH FT: BHAWANA SOMAAYAPART OF ARTISTS N MENTAL HEALTH SERIES:: This cross over episode is part of THE ARTISTS & THE SOS SHOW. Can you define your ambition? What is your edge? Where do you want to go? Who are your friends, your family, your support systems? Do you have one or you are lonely, trying to make it in a cutthroat world and dying fast without you even knowing about it !!Our guest for this episode is Bhawana Somaaya, prominent film critic, broadcaster and Podcaster. She writes on Cinema and has authored 19 books. So glad to have her...2023-09-0231 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaChasing Equality: Neeraj Churi's Journey in Promoting South Asian LGBTQ+ CinemaNeeraj 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 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media.2023-06-1020 min
Flirting With A Fish45 years of Enduring impact on Film Industry | Ft Padma Shree Awardee Bhawana Somaaya | Sonia Choksi | Flirting with a fishSend us a text🎥🎬 Get ready to dive into the exciting world of film criticism with 🏆 Padma Shree Awardee Film critic Bhawana Somaaya! 🎉On the latest episode of "Flirting with a Fish," Bhawana shares her inspiring journey to becoming a film critic and her personal connections with the biggest superstars of her time. 😎She also gives us a peek into her process as a critic and shares her unique perspective on how she sees films through her trained eyes 👀.But it's not all work and no play! 🤩 Bhawana also talks about the challenges of bal...2023-04-0833 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaSmriti Mundhra and The RomanticsSmriti 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...2023-03-1715 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya100th Episode Special Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya ft. Paresh Rawal Manish Malhotra Sonakshi & moreThe 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! You can follow us and leave u...2022-10-0805 min
Startup & Career ShowLetters To Self - In Conversation with Bhawana SomaayaBhawana speaks about her latest book Letters to Self where she translated PM Modi’s book of poetry from Gujarati to English2022-10-0600 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Anusree BonnerjeeTrained 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...2022-10-0127 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Sachin Dheeraj, FilmmakerSachin 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 You can follow us and l...2022-09-2416 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta, authorReeta 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 A...2022-09-1722 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Mukesh Chhabra, Casting DirectorMukesh 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 n...2022-08-1820 min
Pravaas PodcastEp.100 Pravaas ft Padma Shri Bhawana SomaayaBhawana Somaaya is a journalist, critic, writer, dancer and podcaster. She shares her journey and experiences. Let's meet Bhawana Somaaya... You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wherever you get your podcasts, so other people can find us. You can also find us on https://www.eplog.media ભાવના સોમાયા પત્રકાર, લેખક, વિવેચક, ડાન્સર, અને પોડકાસ્ટર છે. તેમની રસપ્રદ વાતો સાંભળીયે બાળપણ, કારકિર્દી અને અનુભવોની... ચાલો મળીયે પદ્મશ્રી. ભાવના સોમાયા ને...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-07-2637 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft Umesh Aggarwal, Journalist-FilmmakerUmesh 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 o2india ...2022-07-2533 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Namita Thapar, Executive Director Emcure Pharmaceuticals & Shark Tank India JudgeNamita 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.2022-07-1622 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Aaditi PohankarAaditi 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 You can follow u...2022-07-1131 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Sonali BendreShe'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 So...2022-07-0220 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft Shobhaa DeThere 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...2022-06-2623 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Deepika Bhardwaj, Journalist & Documentary FilmmakerIn 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 P...2022-06-0330 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Manasi Parekh - Singer, Actor, ProducerManasi 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...2022-05-0918 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Dinesh Khanna, Chairman - Khanna HotelsDinesh 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! Listen to his amazing experiences about building India's most premium hotels only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If...2022-04-2022 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeet Prakash Kapadia, the Screen Writer behind Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, & many more!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 You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe...2022-04-0629 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Paresh RawalParesh 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? W...2022-03-2425 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft Dr. Kanak Rele, Founder-Director: Nalanda Dance Research CentreOn 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. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@e...2022-03-0844 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Additi Gupta, ActorActress 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 Somaaya2022-02-2428 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Tusshar KapoorTusshar 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. Listen to his amazing experiences on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a review wh...2022-02-1622 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Hardik Gajjar, FilmmakerDirector 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 aw...2022-02-0729 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Amole Gupte- Actor, Filmmaker, Child Rights ActivistAmole 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 l...2022-01-1928 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Dr Amee Trivedi Vora- Actor, Producer, EducatorDr. 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...2022-01-0417 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Monica Asrani, Businesswoman | Writer | Tarot Card ReaderMonica 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...2021-12-1421 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Mrunalini Deshmukh, Renowned LawyerMrunalini 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 moo...2021-12-0930 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Anu ChoudhuryAnu 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. Listen to her interesting journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us...2021-11-2920 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Avinash Gowarikar, Celebrity PhotographerAt 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, thei...2021-11-1728 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Smita Jaykar, Actor | Author | Holistic HealerSmitaji 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 A...2021-11-1133 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Gajra Kottary, Author | Writer | Creative ProducerGajra 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-2021.2021-11-0330 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Neeta Sinha, Astroarchitect & AstrologerNeeta 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 d...2021-10-2826 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Deepak Mazumdar, Ace Classical Dancer and ChoreographerOne 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 Listen to his interesting journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, a...2021-10-1930 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Anand Pandit, Film Producer | Distributor | Real Estate DeveloperAnand 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. Listen to his interesting journey and the insider's view to the business of making films on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, Fo...2021-10-1227 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Neeta LullaHailed 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.2021-10-0539 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Himanshuu Sheth, Ace PhotographerHimanshuu 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 pr...2021-09-2825 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Dr. Madhu Chopra, Surgeon | Entrepreneur | ProducerDr. 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 pra...2021-09-2130 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Aruna RajeA 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 donethem all. Her feature films include (the first three as a part of the du...2021-09-1326 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Bharat Kumar, Chef | Founder- Ratatouille DiariesBharat 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. Find out his inspiring experiences now on Meri...2021-08-1718 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Veena Nagda, Mehendi StylistVeena 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 ho...2021-08-0926 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri kahani ft. Chhaya Momaya, Life Coach | Grooming and Image ConsultantHailing 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. Listen to his incredible journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! You can fol...2021-08-0326 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Anu Ranjan, President - The Indian Television AcademyThe 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...2021-07-1526 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Ajinkya DeoActor-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. Listen to his incredible journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! A Small Note: ...2021-06-2827 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Padma Shri Darshana JhaveriPadmashri 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 Gu...2021-06-1921 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Shweta Shalini, BJP Spokesperson | Entrepreneur | Engineer | Director - VSTFShweta 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. Listen to her share his journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya. A Small Note: 2021-05-2821 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. JayPrakash Sharma, FilmmakerJayPrakash 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! Listen to him share his journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya. A Small Note: The last y...2021-05-1925 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Parag Desai, CEO - Universal CommunicationsParag 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 'Tribh...2021-05-1129 min
Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Literature, Essays & AnthologiesLetters to Mother: Translated from the Gujarati Saakshi Bhaav by Bhawana Somaaya by Bhawana Somaaya, Narendra ModiPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/515953to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Letters to Mother: Translated from the Gujarati Saakshi Bhaav by Bhawana Somaaya
Author: Bhawana Somaaya, Narendra Modi
Narrator: Abhishek Sharma
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 32 minutes
Release date: May 5, 2021
Genres: Essays & Anthologies
Publisher's Summary:
'This is not an attempt at literary writing; the passages featured in this book are reflections of my observations and sometimes unprocessed thoughts, expressed without filters... I am not a writer, most of us are not; but everybody seeks expression, and when the urge to unload becomes overpowering there is no option but to take...2021-05-051h 32
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Title: Letters to Mother
Author: Narendra Modi, Bhawana Somaaya - translator
Narrator: Abhishek Sharma
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
Release date: 05-05-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Memoirs, Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
As a young man, Narendra Modi had got into the habit of writing a letter to the Mother Goddess, whom he addressed as jagat janani, every night before going to bed. The topics were varied: there were seething sorrows, fleeting joys, lingering memories. In Modi's writings there was the enthusiasm of a youngster and the...2021-05-051h 32Relish The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Critically-Acclaimed!Letters to Mother by Narendra Modi, Bhawana Somaaya - translatorPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/3319to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Letters to Mother
Author: Narendra Modi, Bhawana Somaaya - translator
Narrator: Abhishek Sharma
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 32 mins
Release date: 05-05-21
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Diaries & Correspondence
Publisher's Summary:
As a young man, Narendra Modi had got into the habit of writing a letter to the Mother Goddess, whom he addressed as jagat janani, every night before going to bed. The topics were varied: there were seething sorrows, fleeting joys, lingering memories. In Modi's writings there was the enthusiasm of a youngster and the passion...2021-05-051h 32
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Title: Letters to Mother: Translated from the Gujarati Saakshi Bhaav by Bhawana Somaaya
Author: Bhawana Somaaya, Narendra Modi
Narrator: Abhishek Sharma
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:32:49
Language: English
Release date: 05-05-21
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers India
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Essays & Anthologies
Summary:
'This is not an attempt at literary writing; the passages featured in this book are reflections of my observations and sometimes unprocessed thoughts, expressed without filters... I am not a writer, most of us are not; but everybody seeks expression, and when the urge to unload becomes overpowering...2021-05-051h 32
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Rasika DugalRasika 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 i...2021-05-0432 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Siddharth Anand Kumar, VP - Films & Events at SaregamaSiddharth 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. Listen to him share his journey on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya. 2021-04-2831 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Lalit PanditLalit 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 Ghula...2021-04-1932 min
RangManchEp.18 Annup Sonii shares his learnings and experiences from NSD and working in all visual mediumsOn Rangmanch, Annup Sonii joins Bhawana Somaaya to share his journey from Rajasthan to the prestigious National School Of Drama to one of the most popular crime series - Crime Patrol. He also talks about his learnings & experiences from the various mediums- Theatre, Television, Films, and now web series. Listen to his illustrious journey on this episode of Rangmanch with Bhawana Somaaya You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, or send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please s...2021-04-1524 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Rajitdev, ChoreographerRajitdev 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. Listen to h...2021-04-1221 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Sameer Anjaan, LyricistShitala 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...2021-04-0135 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Mukul ChaddaBest 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...2021-03-0125 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Anuradha Parikh, Architect & FilmmakerAnuradha 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...2021-02-2430 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeet Ankit Kothari director of critically acclaimed short film Paanchika that is making wavesAnkit 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 Listen to his journey only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter...2021-02-1631 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Sanjoy Roy, Co-Chair FICCI & President EEMASanjoy 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 stree...2021-02-0125 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Nyla Masood- Actor, Costume Designer, Co-Founder Dhai Akshar Educational TrustNyla 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...2021-01-2526 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Varun BadolaVarun 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. Listen to his journey only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste! You can...2021-01-1131 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Manish MalhotraManish 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 t...2021-01-0522 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Raja-Radha ReddyRaja & 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 si...2020-12-2829 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Dr. Sonal MansinghDr. 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, teac...2020-12-1930 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Irfan HamidIrfan 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. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. ...2020-12-0827 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Roopa VohraDesigner 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. Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & Artiste! You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an...2020-11-0926 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Esha Deol TakhtaniBorn 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. Listen to her on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya- Diary Of A Dancer. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow...2020-11-0331 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaArt & Artiste 10 ft. Arshad WarsiBe 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 o...2020-10-1926 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Ashvini Yardi, Founder - Viniyard FilmsAshvini Yard was responsible for launching one of India’s premium brand COLORS as theProgramming 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 forsome of India’s biggest GEC like...2020-10-0631 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Aditi Subedi, Actor - Mee RaqsamAditi 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. For advertising/partnership, you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia. If you like this show, please...2020-09-2812 min
My LegendMy Legend: Chat with Bhawana SomaayaVeteran film journalist, critic, historian, author, Bhawana Somaaya shares her early memories of cinema, her journey as a film critic, and about her latest book, "Letters to Mother"
Here is the link to Bhawana Somaaya's latest book on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Letters-Mother-Narendra-Modi/dp/9353576326
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Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/my-legend/message2020-09-2225 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Sonakshi SinhaSonakshi 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. Only on Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya - Art & ArtisteYou can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. If you like this show, please subscribe and leave us a re...2020-09-0820 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Priya Purkayastha, Porcelain ArtistPriya 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. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send u...2020-08-1224 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Jahnvi Shrimankar, SingerJahnvi 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. You can follow us and leave us feedback on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @eplogmedia, For partnerships/queries send you can send us an email at bonjour@eplog.media. 2020-07-0628 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Rohit Gupta, Director - Samrat PlyRohit 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....2020-06-1241 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Jayesh Sheth, Ace PhotographerJayesh 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 t...2020-05-2926 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Prachee Shah Paandya, Kathak Dancer And ActorPrachee 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...2020-05-0528 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani ft. Bhavana Reddy, Kuchipudi DancerThis 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. 2020-04-1532 min
The Artists: Arts, Culture, and Cinema with Suchita BhhatiaEP 26: WHO IS WATCHING SO MUCH CONTENT, THERE IS NO OTHER BACHCHAN & MORE.. FEAT: BHAWANA SOMAAYABhawana Somaaya is a renowned film critic, journalist, and film historian. She was honored with the Padma Shree in the year 2017... Chk her at www.bhawanasomaaya.com We question: 1) The changing role of a film critic 2) Picking up content from a heap of content 3) The value of stars given for a film 4) Is a popular content a good content? 5) Who is watching all this content? 6) Cinema is dead? 7) There is no other Bachchan! Music- "Hard Boiled" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech...2020-01-1130 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Abe Thomas, CEO- Big FM, RBNL7 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 Listen to "Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.mediaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-12-2543 min
Meri Kahani with Bhawana SomaayaMeri Kahani Ft. Raj Nayak, Founder & Managing Director - House Of Cheer NetworksWhether 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 #RajNayakThey combined creativity with economics.They bend and broke rules of storytellingThey redefined the business of entertainment.Welcome to #MeriKahani #Season 3 #TheGameChangers on Ep.Log MediaListen to Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya on Ep.Log Media Website - www.eplog.media and all other podcast appsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2019-12-0455 min
KeshavaChapter VIII: PeeplaSri Krishna breathes his last seated beneath the Peepal Tree, ever since regarded as a tree of worship in Hindu religion. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his power. He has that effect on not just humans but on eve...2019-08-2406 min
KeshavaChapter VII: ShankhaWhen Kaanha departs from Gokula to meet king Kansa in Mathura, Radha snatches his flute from him in hope that he would return to Vrindavan to get it from her. He doesn’t and after he turns the emperor the conch replaces the flute in his life. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the ce...2019-08-2403 min
KeshavaChapter VI: KamdhenuKamadhenu is revered as the wish fulfilling cow in mythology. The cows and the calves follow Kaanha wherever he goes and all of Gokula and Vrindavan love them as their children. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his power. He...2019-08-2405 min
KeshavaChapter V: TulsiThe Tulsi Plant associated with Lord Vishnu is the centre of Vaishnavite worship, the manifestation of God in the plant world. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his power. He has that effect on not just humans but on eve...2019-08-2408 min
KeshavaChapter IV: KamalaThe Lotus flower symbolizes the prime virtues requisite in worship namely purity, majesty, fertility, knowledge, serenity and tradition. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his power. He has that effect on not just humans but on everything on the pla...2019-08-2405 min
KeshavaChapter III: KadambaThe Kadaamba Tree is symbolic of romance because it was beneath the Kaadamba Tree in Vrindavan that Radha Rani and Kaanha spent time together. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his power. He has that effect on not just h...2019-08-2405 min
KeshavaChapter II: BansuriSri Krishna’s beloved Radha and the gopikas are envious of Kaanha’s flute because the murli is forever on his lips and when not being touched by the Lord, she is tied to his waistband. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’s magic and also his pow...2019-08-2408 min
KeshavaChapter I: MayurakhiSome say Sri Krishna wears the peacock feather because it is a symbol of illusion and the deity is an illusion. The truth is He wears the feather to wish Lord Skanda success in all his endeavours. Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession is about Sri Krishna’s relationship with nature, the tree, the plant, the flower, the flute and the conch. There’s something about Sri Krishna that makes everyone who comes into contact with him – consciously or subconsciously- become consumed by him. He becomes the center of their existence. That is Sri Krishna’...2019-08-2408 min