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Exclusive Audio Cut: The Legacy Of Theatre Ft. Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Family | Aadyam Podcast 1:42:32

12 weeks ago1:42:32

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In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backstage chaos, to family dinners turned creative summits, this episode is a rich exploration of legacy, learning, and living artfully.What’s it like growing up in a theatre dynasty? Learning the craft of acting across generations, Navigating the complex balance of family and professionalism, The evolution of iconic productions like Waiting for Godot and Dear Liar, Education and self-discovery in creative careers are important? And many more such questions!Expect witty anecdotes, sincere insights, and a masterclass in storytelling—featuring the finest family of theatre.Whether you're a drama enthusiast or just curious about what it’s like to be a part of the shah family, this conversation is bursting with warmth, wisdom, and Shah-style sharpness. 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes.…

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The Legacy Of Theatre Ft. Naseeruddin Shah , Ratna Pathak Shah and Family | Aadyam Podcast 1:14:54

13 weeks ago1:14:54

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In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backstage chaos, to family dinners turned creative summits, this episode is a rich exploration of legacy, learning, and living artfully.What’s it like growing up in a theatre dynasty? Learning the craft of acting across generations, Navigating the complex balance of family and professionalism, The evolution of iconic productions like Waiting for Godot and Dear Liar, Education and self-discovery in creative careers are important? And many more such questions!Expect witty anecdotes, sincere insights, and a masterclass in storytelling—featuring the finest family of theatre.Whether you're a drama enthusiast or just curious about what it’s like to be a part of the shah family, this conversation is bursting with warmth, wisdom, and Shah-style sharpness.00:00-01:21 - Episode Introduction 01:22-02:30 - Guest Introduction 02:31-06:20 - How is growing up a shah? 06:21-10:37 - Personal and Professional Demarcation? 10:38-11:25 - “Dear Liar” 11:26-13:06 - Family as well as Artistic Partners 13:07-21:17 - How did Senior Shah's Parents shape them? 21:18-22:34 - Did you always want your kids to carry your legacy? 22:35-26:20 - You can never skip your education! 26:21-28:26 - Importance of Education 28:27-33:41 - “Waiting for Godot”33:42-36:33 - The experience of watching Waiting for Godot36:34-38:24 - Vivan’s experience in the play 38:25-41:41 - The difference in Approaches towards acting 41:42-43:35 - Theatre Acting Vs Cinema Acting43:36-46:40 - Vivaan’s experience working with Cameras46:41-47:38 - You should never focus on the next line! 47:39-49:22 - I carry the knapsack of my theatre tricks! 49:23-52:35 - Difference in efforts when acting in the cinema? 52:36-53:31 - How many shifts in a day?53:32-54:41 - Heeba’s training as a Director! 54:42-56:24 - Alchemy Theatre Group56:25-59:06 - How to figure out if a play isn't working? 59:07-1:01:25 - Future of Motley Productions1:01:26-1:04:05 - Legacy and Owning a Performance Space1:04:06-1:14:35 - Slow Burn Round 1:14:36-1:14:54 - Episode Outro…

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Exclusive Audio Cut: The Rise of Internet Stars! Ft. Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aisha Ahmed, Aadar Malik, Akarsh Khurana 1:11:03

14 weeks ago1:11:03

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join Akarsh for a candid, chaotic, and deeply insightful conversation about what it means to be a modern-day artist in India.What’s it like navigating the industry as a digital-first creator? How do you maintain authenticity while juggling algorithms, auditions, and expectations? What shifts when a YouTuber steps onto the stage or a theatre kid goes viral online? And what does “holding space” even mean in this hyper-connected, content-hungry world?Expect sharp reflections, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and refreshing honesty about the joys, struggles, and sheer hustle of living a creative life.Whether you're a budding influencer, a theatre nerd, or just someone curious about the messy beauty of modern storytelling — this episode is packed with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of heart.Watch the episode to know more!…

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NOT JUST CONTENT CREATORS! | Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aisha Ahmed, Aadar Malik, Akarsh Khurana 1:05:56

14 weeks ago1:05:56

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join Akarsh for a candid, chaotic, and deeply insightful conversation about what it means to be a modern-day artist in India.What’s it like navigating the industry as a digital-first creator? How do you maintain authenticity while juggling algorithms, auditions, and expectations? What shifts when a YouTuber steps onto the stage or a theatre kid goes viral online? And what does “holding space” even mean in this hyper-connected, content-hungry world?Expect sharp reflections, hilarious behind-the-scenes stories, and refreshing honesty about the joys, struggles, and sheer hustle of living a creative life.Whether you're a budding influencer, a theatre nerd, or just someone curious about the messy beauty of modern storytelling — this episode is packed with laughter, learning, and a whole lot of heart.Watch the episode to know more!📱 Listen on other platforms:Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unscripted-with-akarsh-khurana/id1795005785Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32MtZrIUns7iU0jSDBykfO?si=CSXs_bLPQOqXV-290UlsxQ&nd=1&dlsi=3d64464610364822Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/a3e58c5f-946f-434b-82f9-3d5b181b322e/unscripted-with-akarsh-khuranaCastboxhttps://castbox.fm/channel/Unscripted-with-Akarsh-Khurana-id6423561?country=usJiosaavnhttps://www.jiosaavn.com/shows/unscripted-with-akarsh-khurana/2/7MBPS-LoM40_🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes this season!#UnscriptedWithAkarshKhurana #season2premiere…

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Feminism in Theatre | Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh 45:34

17 weeks ago45:34

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh. With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts. What does it mean to hold space as a woman in this industry? What are the disparities they face? How is it to be a Women Director in the Theatre Circle? And many more such questions! Expect honest reflections, humorous anecdotes, and a whole lot of wisdom as they share the joys and heartbreaks of a life in storytelling. Whether you're a theatre buff, an aspiring actor, or just curious about the magic behind the scenes this conversation is rich with insight, inspiration, and sisterhood. 00:00 -01:03 - Episode Introduction 01:04-01:59 - Guest Introduction 02:00-07:47 - Does Disparity Exist in Theatre? 07:48-12:50 - What's it like to be a Women Director? 12:51-13:39 - Supporting Women is not Feminism! 13:40-20:06 - Difference working with Female & Male Directors 20:07-21:38 - The Change after MeToo Movement 21:39-23:20 - The Disparity in the Technical Department 23:21-24:54 - Less Female Representation in Writing? 24:55-28:23 - Does Female Centric work sell? 28:24-30:44 - The Perspective Of Commercial Theatre 30:45-33:55 - An Advent of Female Driven Content in Theatre? 33:56-38:40 - The Women that Inspired you in Theatre 38:41-40:17 - Dreams Projects 40:18-43:11 - Projects that you Regretted 43:12-45:17 - Recent Plays Recommendation 45:18-45:35 - Episode Outro Watch the episode now! 📱 Listen on other platforms: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32Mt... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.in/podcasts/a3e5... 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes this season!…

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Exclusive Audio Cut: Feminism In Theatre | Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole and Manasi Parekh 1:46:43

17 weeks ago1:46:43

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh. With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts. What does it mean to hold space as a woman in this industry? What are the disparities they face? How is it to be a Women Director in the Theatre Circle? And many more such questions! Expect honest reflections, humorous anecdotes, and a whole lot of wisdom as they share the joys and heartbreaks of a life in storytelling. Whether you're a theatre buff, an aspiring actor, or just curious about the magic behind the scenes this conversation is rich with insight, inspiration, and sisterhood.…

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Theatre to Films | Ft. Sheeba Chaddha, Neil Bhoopalam, and Shweta Tripathi 1:13:17

19 weeks ago1:13:17

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In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheeba Chaddha, Neil Bhoopalam, and Shweta Tripathi. From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and storytellers find meaning in their roles? What are the highs and lows of life in the performing arts? Our guests open up about their personal journeys, creative struggles, and the philosophies that shape their work across film and theatre. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theatre enthusiast, or just love compelling stories — this conversation is filled with inspiration, insight, and heart. 00:00-01:08 - Episode Introduction 1:09-2:25 - Guest Introduction 2:26-17:42 - Passion and Profession 17:43-26:30 - Character work on Camera tougher? 26:31-29:00 -9 years to Mirzapur S1? 29:01-38:25 - Do you take anything from one to another sphere? 38:26- 45:08 - Offseason for theatre? 45:09-48:47 - Shweta’s Journey in Theatre 48:48-55:15 - Importance of Formal Training 55:16-56:52 - Keep Learning Always 56:53-59:07 - The Magic of Control over Audience 59:08-1:01:07 - Wish your kids take after you? 1:01:08-1:05:23 - Most challenging Roles 1:05:24-1:06:44 - Dream Projects 1:06:45-1:09:36 - Recent play that you loved 1:09:37-1:12:365 - Projects you Regret 1:12:36-1:13:12 - Outro…

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Exclusive Audio Cut: Transcending from Stage to Screen. Ft Shweta Tripathi, Sheeba Chaddha & Neil Bhoopalam 1:15:25

19 weeks ago1:15:25

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In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheebha Chadha, Neil Bopanna, and Shweta Tripathi. From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and storytellers find meaning in their roles? What are the highs and lows of life in the performing arts? Our guests open up about their personal journeys, creative struggles, and the philosophies that shape their work across film and theatre. Whether you're an aspiring actor, a theatre enthusiast, or just love compelling stories — this conversation is filled with inspiration, insight, and heart. To know more, listen to the exclusive cut of the episode now! https://www.instagram.com/aadyam.official/?hl=en…

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Exclusive Audio Cut: The Craft of Writing! Ft. Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. 1:21:14

20 weeks ago1:21:14

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In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Listen now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling! To know more, listen to the exclusive cut of the episode now!…

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Do's and Don'ts of Script writing | Ft. Irawati Karnik, Abhishek Majumdar & Siddharth Kumar 1:06:34

21 weeks ago1:06:34

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In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Watch now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling! 00:00 - 01:02 (Intro) 01:02 - 02:40 (Guest Introduction) 02:40 - 10:35 (What inspired you to be Playwrights?) 10:36 - 16:19 (Writer’s Bloc and Why did it shut?) 16:20 - 21:29 (How do you decide what to write? 21:30 - 22:32 (Story behind Chappa Katta) 22:33 - 25:53 ( Theatre becoming a Thesis) 25:54 - 31:24 (Constraints of Practically Writing a play) 31:25 - 35:37 (Controversies and Its Impact on your work) 35:38 - 36:10 (Language of the Newspaper) 36:11 - 37:10 (The Djinns of Eidgah and Pulwama Attack) 37:11 - 40:00 (Compulsion to make plays entertaining?) 40:01 - 43:14 (How does a play lose relevance?) 43:15 - 47:08 (Modifying previous works) 47:09 - 51:49 (Is there a lack of original writing?) 51:50 - 53:01 (Programs for young writers) 53:02 - 55:11 (Good Theatre and Bad Theatre Scene) 55:12 - 58:52 (Slow Burn) 58:53 - 1:02:39 (Advice for Writers) 1:02:40 - 1:06:16 (Your Own Favourite Piece of Writing) 1:06:17 - 1:06:35 (Outro) 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes this season!…

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Exclusive Audio Cut - Can Acting be Learnt? Ft. Atul Kumar, Nimmy Raphel & Vinay Kumar 1:31:15

23 weeks ago1:31:15

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This episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana covers some very interesting aspects of the teaching methodology of theatre in India. Our esteemed guests and forerunners of Adishakti Vinay Kumar and Nimmy Raphel along with the visionary director Atul Kumar talk of the various approaches that might help budding thespians. This episode can act as a guide to learning theatre, while the main question that was posed to them was “Can acting be learned?” The conversation covers all aspects, ranging from personal anecdotes to research, methodology and the teachings of Veenapani Chawla. A beautiful, insightful conversation opens up multiple perspectives toward the depths of theatre as a discipline, medium of expression and an art form! Listen to the exclusive cut of the episode now!…

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How to Become a Performer ft. Vinay Kumar, Nimmy Raphel & Atul Kumar 59:24

23 weeks ago59:24

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This episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana covers some very interesting aspects of the teaching methodology of theatre in India. Our esteemed guests and forerunners of Adishakti Vinay Kumar and Nimmy Raphel along with the visionary director Atul Kumar talk of the various approaches that might help budding thespians. This episode can act as a guide to learning theatre, while the main question that was posed to them was “Can acting be learned?”. The conversation covers all aspects, ranging from personal anecdotes to research, methodology and the teachings of Veenapani Chawla. A beautiful, insightful conversation opens up multiple perspectives toward the depths of theatre as a discipline, medium of expression and an art form! Watch the episode to know more!…

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Exclusive Audio Cut- Politics x Theatre | Ft. Sunil Shanbag & Geetanjali Kulkarni 37:44

25 weeks ago37:44

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, we dive deep into the interaction and relationship of theatre and politics. Our guests, renowned director Sunil Shanbag and well known actor Gitanjali Kulkarni throw light on aspects that develop a deeper understanding of how politics truly affects and influences theatre. From their own plays to their residencies and goodwill projects like Goshtarang and Quest, theatre has been a big part of their lives and made a change in some form. To get an exclusive cut of the conversation, listen to the episode now! Produced by MnM Talkies.…

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Theatre for Change: The Voice of the Nation | Ft. Sunil Shanbag & Geetanjali Kulkarni 55:39

25 weeks ago55:39

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In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, we dive deep into the interaction and relationship of theatre and politics. Our guests, renowned director Sunil Shanbag and well known actor Gitanjali Kulkarni throw light on aspects that develop a deeper understanding of how politics truly affects and influences theatre. From their own plays to their residencies and goodwill projects like Goshtarang and Quest, theatre has been a big part of their lives and made a change in some form. To know more, watch the entire episode now! Produced by MnM Talkies 00.00-00.35- Intro. 00.35- 01.49- Cold Open. 1.50-2:45 -Intro to ep and Guest intro. 2:46- 07:07- Beginning of their theatre journey! 07:08- 08:32- Gitanjali's journey to NSD. 08:33- 09:15 - Process of getting into NSD. 09:16- 10:50 - The importance of formal training. 10:51- 14:51 - Key Productions and influence. 14:52- 19:21- QUEST and Goshtarang. 19:22- 22:32 - Stories from Cotton 56, Polyester 84. 22:33- 24:44 - Theatre of Roots and the danger of appropriation 24:45- 26:12 - Gitanjali as a producer. 26:13- 26:51 - The importance of working in a theatre production. 26:52- 30:51 - Sex, Morality and Censorship! 30:52- 32:45 - Sunil's struggles with Censorship 32:46-33:43 - Self censorship 33:44- 37:48- The importance of theatre that questions. 37:49- 40:28- Safdar Hashmi. 40:29- 41:44- Sunil's acting career. 41:45- 44:58 - Audience interaction. 44:59- 55:41 - Slow Burn! 55:42- 56:15- End.…

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The Art of Making People Laugh | Ft. Anu Menon, Vrajesh Hirjee & Varun Thakur 49:43

26 weeks ago49:43

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The latest episode of the Aadyam podcast featuring the incredible Zafar Karachiwala, has finally arrived. Being a passionate theater enthusiast and a charming actor, Zafar engages in an open and insightful dialogue with Akarsh Khurana, unveiling how theatre has influenced his artistic journey and explores the diverse cultural perspectives of the audience towards Indian theater.🎭 Listen to it on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, JioSaavn, Apple Podcasts and a lot others. Subscribe now 🎧 Host: @akvarious Audio Podcast Producers: @bingepods Video Podcast Producers: @behindthesteve Venue: @studioislandcity…

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