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The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaRRR movie talk: Why M.M. Keeravani's score and songs need more applauseOn RRR's stupendous success in India and abroad, and how M.M. Keeravani needs more applause for it.2022-09-2125 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThree actually good Himesh Reshammiya songs: Hindi film songsThree movie soundtrack songs composed and sung by maverick Hindi movie soundtrack composer Himesh Reshammiya.2022-08-2218 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaGoodbye KK: Celebrating KK's songs: Hindi film songs (Hindi language episode)Celebrating the Hindi film songs sung by the timeless romantic Krishnakumar Kunnath, known by his stage name KK, who we lost too soon on May 31, 2022. He was only 53.2022-06-0157 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Southwest Monsoon: The greatest soundtrack of our livesRecording the arrival of the southwest monsoon in India.2022-05-2806 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaCelebrating R.D. Burman songs: Song medley (Part 1)A medley of R.D. Burman songs to celebrate his extraordinary talent.2022-05-0624 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith Kumbla1942: A Love Story (1994): Great Indian soundtracksFeaturing R.D. Burman's swan song, the soundtrack that reestablished his reputation as a maverick, genius music director. But R.D. wasn't around to enjoy ots success.2022-05-0556 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaBombay (1995): Great Indian soundtrack of the weekFeaturing A.R. Rahman's stunning fusion of western sounds with Indian vocals to produce one of the greatest Indian soundtracks of all time.2022-05-041h 03The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaRRR (2022): Great movie background scoresOn the amazing M.M. Kreem score that surprisingly few are talking about - the brilliant songs and bgm for the exagerrated, over-the-top action entertainer RRR.2022-04-2817 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Batman (2022): Great movie background scoresTalking about how Michael Giacchino's score elevates Matt Reeves' The Batman (2022).2022-04-2710 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Legend of Bhagat Singh: Hindi film revisit: The Bhagat Singh legacyRevisiting the 2002 Rajkumar Santoshi movie, cowritten with Piyush Mishra, featuring music by A.R. Rahman, starring Ajay Devgn, Sushant Singh and others.2022-04-0125 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Will Smith, Chris Rock Saga at the Oscars 2022The Will Smith slap to Chris Rock, the implications, reactions.2022-03-3012 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaShreya Ghoshal birthday special: Her early Hindi film song hits: Hindi film songsCelebrating the singing journey of probably one of the greatest Indian playback singers of our time, Shreya Ghoshal. She has been singing for movies for 20 years, and only turned 38 today!2022-03-1251 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaZindagi ek geet hai - Yash (1996): Underrated Song of the Week: Hindi film songsThe underrated song of the week is from a movie that lives in its soundtrack that has freaky opening notes, electronic robotic airs, and some superb melodic singing.2022-03-1019 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSahir Ludhianvi birth anniversary special: Hindi film songsOn his 101st birth anniversary, celebrating the legendary Hindi film songs of one of the greatest Indian poets and Hindi film lyricists, Sahir Ludhianvi (1921-1980).2022-03-071h 01The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaShankar Mahadevan 55th birthday special: Hindi film songsWishing the masterly vocalist and composer Shankar Mahadevan a grand 55th birthday, here's a selection of songs that dot the Shankar Mahadevan story.2022-03-0554 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThree great anti-war Hindi film songs: A anti-war specialFeaturing three Hindi film anti-war songs, mingled with readings from war in literature to make this special episode on the stupidity of war.2022-02-2555 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaTu Hi Tu - Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998): Underrated Hindi film song of the week: Hindi film songsAn atmospheric A.R. Rahman classic unusual for its vocal choices, especially featuring Malayalam legends M.G.Sreekumar and K.S.Chitra, and how Rahman uses technology to his advantage. Featuring Javed Akhtar as lyricist. A song that certainly deserves more listeners.2022-02-2418 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaCham Cham - Striker (2010): Underrated Hindi film song of the Week: Hindi film songsFeaturing a soulful qawwali sung by the zany, innovative Sonu Nigam, composed by Shailendra Barve, lyrics by Jitendra Joshi. Moving away from qawwali cliches, devoid of heavy chorus, yet full of soul.2022-02-2219 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaLata Mangeshkar: Seven songs, seven decades: Hindi film songs (Part 2 of 2)Featuring three more songs amd some honourable mentions from the epic journey that the great playback singer Lata Mangeshkar had across seven decades in Indian soundtrack history. Music copyright belongs to the music owners including Saregama, YashRaj Music, Sony Music and others.2022-02-1952 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaLata Mangeshkar:Seven songs, seven decades: Hindi film songs (Part 1 of 2)Featuring four of Lata Mangeshkar's legendary songs in her epic musical journey from the 1940's to the 21st century. Part 1 of 2, we feature here four of these seven songs from each of her singing decade. Music copyrights belong to the music owners - Saregama and others.2022-02-181h 03The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaBappi Lahiri (1952 - 2022) songs:A musical tributeFeaturing the best songs of composer, singer, Bappi Lahiri, who passed away today on Feb 16, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving us a legacy of soulful romantic and dance numbers.2022-02-1647 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith Kumbla (Trailer)2022-02-0800 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaTumbbad (2018): Movie ClassicsA podcast on probably the best horror dram ever made in India, Tumbbad (2018).2022-01-2518 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaIn memory of my maternal grandmother: The Sunday Chill #3In spontaneous memory of my maternal grandmother, Radhamma Adka (1933-2022).2022-01-2319 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Visitor by Roald Dahl: Book excerpts: Great short storiesReading from one of Roald Dahl's most deliciously macabre tales ever, a story that was first published in Playboy, The Visitor.2022-01-2235 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes: Book ExcerptsReading from the evergreen 1902 Sherlock Holmes novel, with a touch of the supernatural.2022-01-2124 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Wednesday Story #1: The heroic Yogita SatavOn January 7, 2022 what did Pune resident Yogita Satav do to be immortalized as a hero? Know more on The Wednesday Story by Snehith Kumbla.2022-01-1907 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThingalaycha Nichayam (2021): Movie review of the weekReviewing the Kerala State Award winner 2021 for second best movie and best story, the one location setting based drama-comedy, Thingalaycha Nichayam (2021).2022-01-1809 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Monday Grind #1 by Snehith Kumbla: On jobs, Monday blues, traffic, arrows, leisure, He-Man, etc.The attempted remedy for the dreaded Monday blues, episode one.2022-01-1720 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Sunday Chill #2 by Snehith Kumbla: Travel songs, and why we travelOn travel songs, the question of why we travel, what is this pull of the outdoors...welcome to The Sunday Chill.2022-01-1621 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThis life at play by Girish Karnad: Book excerptsReading from the long awaited memoir of the great, late intellectual, playwright, actor, writer and director, Girish Karnad (1938-2019)2022-01-1213 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaIrrfan Khan, forever: 55th birth anniversary specialCelebrating the great Irrfan on his 55th birth anniversary (January 7, 2022).2022-01-1014 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Sunday Chill #1 by Snehith Kumbla: Mountains, seas, and flightsSoundscapes from my recent travels.2022-01-1015 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaDon't Look Up (2021): Movie review of the weekThe new satire featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Mark Rylance & Timothee Chalamet.2022-01-0908 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaAtrangi Re (2021): Movie review of the weekReviewing the new Anand L. Rai movie starring Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar.2022-01-0906 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond: Book ExcerptsReading from Ruskin Bond's first book ever, the 1957, award winning The Room on the Roof.2022-01-0730 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMinnal Murali (2021): Movie review of the weekReviewing the Malayalam superhero Netflix Dec 2021 release, Minnal Murali, starring Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram, Femina George and others.2022-01-0710 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaVikram Vedha (2017): Movie review of the weekReviewing the 2017 neo noir thriller starring Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi.2021-12-1906 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaKurup (2021): Movie review of the weekReviewing the Malayalam movie based on the longest fugitive chase of an Indian criminal.2021-12-1910 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaTo Sir, With Love by E.R. Braithwaite: Book ExcerptsReading from the true life memoirs of a teacher, about how he interacted with his students in London's East End.2021-12-1523 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaChasing the Monsoon by Alexander Frater: Book Excerpts: Rain 🌧 obsessedReading from the 1990 travelogue classic by British travel writer Alexander Frater (1937-2020)2021-12-1322 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Sunday Chill by Snehith Kumbla: Poetry, The Beatles, Music, Food, SensualThe first episode of the weekly celebration of poetry, idleness, music, movies, delicious food and sensuality.2021-12-0523 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaHow Jim Corbett came to write his wildlife experiences: Book ExcerptsBook extracts that shed light on how Jim Corbett finally got down to write his wildlife experiences.2021-12-0410 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Lighthouse Keeper of Aspinwall by Henryk Sienkiewicz: Short Story: Book ExcerptsA short story about fate, life's experiences, isolation, country, longing for a land, and other timeless human emotions.2021-12-0224 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Beatles: Get Back: Part I review: Music documentaryReview of the first part of the new Beatles documentary: Get Back,now showing on Disney Hotstar.2021-12-0114 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaHindi film rain songs cover versions: Hindi film songsImpromptu rain songs for the heck of it. Also includes songs that have nothing to do with rain.2021-12-0121 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith Kumbla83 movie trailer analysis: Hindi movie (Hindi language podcast)Trailer analysis of the upcoming Kabir Khan sports movie, 83.2021-12-0119 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaLove and Longing in Bombay by Vikram Chandra: Book ExcerptsFeaturing a book excerpt featuring Sartaj Singh's first appearance, before Vikram Chandra's third book, Sacred Games, now a popular Netflix series.2021-11-3021 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMazeedaar movie of the week: Sandwich (2006): (Hindi language episode)A Hindi language episode on a fun Hindi movie to watch this weekend.2021-11-2818 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaFriday night 🌙 (uncalled for) sing-a-thon #1: Hindi film songsSinging for the heck of it, any resemblance to singing in tune is purely accidental.2021-11-2620 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Beatles: Get Back Documentary: Initial ReviewThe initial review of the Peter Jackson edited footage heavy documentary of The Beatles working on their final studio album, Let It Be, that was initially called Get Back.2021-11-2609 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaPundits from Pakistan: India on tour 2003-2004 by Rahul Bhattacharya: Book ExcerptsReading from the prologue of a non-fiction account of the Indian cricket team's historica 2003-2004 tour of Pakistan in dangerous, uncertain times.2021-11-2526 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaTwenty love poems and a song of despair by Pablo Neruda: Poetry ReadsReading from the translated third book of poetry by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, published when he was only 20 - Twenty love poems and a song of despair.2021-11-2322 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaBasanti Hawa (Spring Wind) by Kedarnath Agarwal: Poetry ReadsRevisiting a school favourite Hindi poem and its translation, by Kedarnath Agarwal.2021-11-2207 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaDhamaka (2021): Movie ReviewReviewing the new Ram Madhvani thriller flick Dhamaka (2021), starring Kartik Aaryan, an official remake of a 2013 South Korean movie.2021-11-2110 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaIruvar (1997) and Jai Bhim (2021): Movie reviews of the weekReviewing Mani Ratnam's flawed but cinematic political drama and the new Tamil flick on the fight against caste oppression.2021-11-2020 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaRecommended reading: Word Power Made Easy by Norman LewisReading recommendation to improve your English vocabulary.2021-11-1806 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaClassic Movies: Sholay (1975): Volume IA celebration of the classic Indian western drama Sholay (1975) that remains the ultimate classic four decades and counting.2021-11-1644 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: Book ExcerptsAn excerpt from chapter 1 of the 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray.2021-11-1527 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaKaraoke Saturdays: Afghan Jalebi: Hindi film songsFeaturing the song Afghan Jalebi from Phantom (2015), music by Pritam, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, singers (various).2021-11-1304 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Motorcycle Diaries 🏍 by Ernesto 'Che' Guevera: Book ExcerptsReading from the travelogue of Argentinan revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, describing the 1952 motorbike trip taken with his friend Alberto Granado.2021-11-1223 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMale playback singers in Hindi films: A furtive historyA curtain raiser and summary of male playback singing in Hindi films over the last eight decades.2021-11-1015 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaNight in Tunisia by Neil Jordan: Book ExcerptsReading from the 1976 short story collection by Irish writer and film maker Neil Jordan.2021-11-0924 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Office (2005-2013): Streaming recommendation of the weekRecommending the US adaptation of the sparkling British original The Office.2021-11-0410 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaArmy of Thieves, The Blue Umbrella, Call My Agent: Movie Reviews, Web Series ReviewsReviewing two movies and a web series, all playing on Netflix.2021-11-0310 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaAn introduction to Haiku: Japanese form of poetryA detailed introduction and selections from reading from haiku poets, anthologies, and knowing more about this Japanese form of poetry.2021-11-0345 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaBook reading recommendation: The works of Ernest HemingwayA reading recommendation to those looking to improve their English and get into the intricacies of the language and why it is essential and hard to communicate in simple English.2021-11-0115 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaUseful Work vs. Useless Toil by William Morris: Book ExcerptsReading from the shockingly relevant 1891 essay by William Morris.2021-10-3113 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaPataakha (2018): Movie recommendation of the weekRecommending Vishal Bharadwaj's 2018 comedy drama, featuring great acts by Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz.2021-10-3117 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSardar Udham, Bhoot Police movie reviews: Movie reviews of the weekReviewing two recent Hindi direct to OTT releases, Sardar Udham and Bhoot Police2021-10-2924 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaRecommendation of the Week: Dave ChappelleIs Dave Chappelle the greatest stand up comedian of all time?2021-10-1007 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaAn Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M.K. Gandhi: Book ExcerptsFirst two chapters read from An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M.K. Gandhi2021-10-0620 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaAll the Little Hoofprints by Robinson Jeffers: Poetry CornerReading from the poetry of the environment movement icon Robinson Jeffers (1887 - 1962)2021-09-1814 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe unsung songs of Ravi: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the movie soundtrack songs of composer Ravi Shankar Sharma aka Ravi.2021-09-1528 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMalgudi Days by R.K.Narayan: Book ExcerptsReading from this wonderful, timeless collection of short stories.2021-09-0830 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaGulzar: 87th Birthday Special: Hindi films and songsOn the great lyricist, poet and filmmaker Gulzar who turned 87 on 18th August 2021.2021-08-3024 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Sicilian by Mario Puzo: Book ExcerptsBook excerpt from the Mario Puzo novel featuring Michael Corleone and The Godfather plot weaved into this heroic rebel tale.2021-08-1916 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaA Wicked Boy by Anton Chekov: Great Short StoriesA timeless story of love, secrets, tradition, and a wicked kid.2021-08-1811 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaShort Story Excerpts: Games at Twilight by Anita DesaiReading from the elegant prose of Anita Desai, a school favourite, Games at Twilight.2021-08-1816 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaShershaah and Kuruthi: Movie ReviewsReviewing the Hindi war bioepic Shershaah (2021) and the Malayalam home invasion thriller Kuruthi (2021).2021-08-1810 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMovie Recommends: Conflict (1945)Recommending a Humphrey Bogart classic that may not be his best performance, but certainly an engaging psychological drama.2021-08-0702 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaLone Fox Dancing by Ruskin Bond: Book ExcerptsReading from the legendary writer's 2017 autobiography.2021-07-2510 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMukesh Birthday Special: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the legacy and songs of the Hindi playback singer Mukesh (1923-1976)2021-07-2327 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway: Book ExcerptsReading from the classic 1952 novella, where not a word seems wasted.2021-07-1718 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs: Part 10Celebrating the greatest songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam.2021-07-1012 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Dilip Kumar tributeA tribute to the great Indian actor Dilip Kumar, who passed away early today at the age of 98.2021-07-0713 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaJejuri by Arun Kolatkar: Book ExcerptsOf careless times, journalism classes, and discovering the works of bilingual poet Arun Kolatkar.2021-06-2827 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar: Book ExcerptsExcerpts from the 1976 autobiography of the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar - Sunny Days.2021-06-2815 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaA New Flower by Ruskin Bond: Great Short StoriesReading a short story from Ruskin Bond's 1998 collection, A Bond with the Mountains.2021-06-2708 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaMohd. Rafi Songs for Shammi Kapoor Medley: Hindi Film SongsRandom memorable songs of the legendary Rafi going on the livewire Shammi Kapoor.2021-06-2510 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 9: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the best songs by Hindi playback singer Sonu Nigam.2021-06-2523 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 8: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the greatest songs of Hindi playback singer Sonu Nigam.2021-06-2015 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaUdit Narayan Medley Cover VersionRandom medley of Hindi film playback singer Udit Narayan's songs.2021-06-1707 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 7: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the best songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam.2021-06-1521 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaComing Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje: Book ExcerptsReading from Booker Prize Winner, Michael Ondaatje's first novel, a fictional take on a jazz pioneer.2021-06-1412 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 6: Hindi Film SongsCelebrating the greatest Hindi film songs of the 1973-born Sonu Nigam.2021-06-1327 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaSonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 5: Hindi Film SongsFifth part of celebrating Hindi movie playback singer Sonu Nigam's greatest songs.2021-06-1224 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaIndia: An introduction by Khushwant Singh: Book ExcerptsExcerpts from India's best-known journalist, Khushwant Singh's work.2021-06-1216 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Saturday Punch by SK #1Podcaster Snehith Kumbla rounds up the week with his talk on movies, music, books and other general occurrences like some bloke threatening to demolish democracy.2020-11-0718 minThe Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith KumblaThe Dishwashing Song by Snehith KumblaA spoof song dedicated to all brave souls who washed dishes all this pandemic with utmost courage and patience.2020-09-2306 min