Beyond Borders Podcast
Episodes
How Much Power Does RELIGION Hold in India Today? Ft. Sabah Khan
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it mean to be a minority in India today? Is religion becoming the core of identity—for Hindus and Muslims? And why are safe spaces for wom...
To Be or Not To Be... In Bollywood Ft. Scriptwriter Mayukh Ghosh
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25 of our Beyond Border Podcast, we’ve with us Filmfare Award-winning Scriptwriter Mayukh Ghosh. In our conversation, he opens up about h...
A trendsetter for over 3 decades in bollywood Ft. Mona Irani
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this deep-dive conversation, Aakriti sits down with Mona Irani, a pioneering casting director, producer, and one of the first women to shape modern...
Maneka Gandhi SLAMS SC Ruling on Dog Removal
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Beyond Borders Podcast × TheMooknayak BJP ex-MP and PFA founder Maneka Gandhi explains the real impact of the Supreme Court's interim verdict on the ...
What REALLY Happens Behind The Scenes of Bollywood Ft. Shiuli Thukral
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, in our Episode 22, we have with us, very talented & creative Art Director, Production designer, and (soon to be) producer Shiuli Thukral. L...
Rahul Vohra on Theatre, SRK & Alia, Memories of Swades, Gangubai, Made in Heaven & Bollywood
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Beyond Border Podcast, Episode 21, we have renowned actor, producer, director – the one and only Rahul Vohra. Besides being a versatile...
Get Fit with Celebrity Trainer Karan Sawhney's Fitness Hacks
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unlock the Secrets Behind Celebrity Fitness & Indian Football with Karan Sawhney! In this episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation revealin...
The Commentary Box Secrets of Asia Cup 2025 — You Won’t Believe the Prep! Ft. Atish Thukral
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
-- What does it really take to be a sports commentator in India — especially during the Asia Cup 2025?In this episode of Beyond Borders Podcast, we ...
WHAT DOES LIFE LOOK LIKE UNDER THE TALIBAN?
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Taliban returned to power in 2021, the world watched in shock - What has life really been like since? In this episode, we talk to Kanika Gupt...
Ep. #17 Reverse Migration: What Happens When You Migrate East? German Woman Moved to India for Love
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you follow love across continents, from West to East? German national Saskia Groneberg Chitrak shares her unfiltered experience of m...
Indo-German Love Story in Music: Indian Classical Meets Global Pop
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Indian classical dance meets Western percussion? In this episode of Beyond Borders, we sit down with Shivani Karmarkar Schürfeld (K...
Ep. #15 Saira Shah Halim on CPI(M), Politics, and the Battle for the Future of India’s Left
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of Beyond Borders Podcast, journalist Aakriti Dhawan sits down with Saira Shah Halim — activist, educator, and author of Co...
Ep. #14 Indo-German Bridges: Sunanda Rao Erdem on Culture, Communication & Collaboration
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Beyond Borders Podcast, Aakriti Dhawan is joined by Sunanda Rao Erdem—opera singer, commentator, ex-journalist, and entrepreneur—...
How NRWEventss Brought Zakir Khan & Indian Comedy to Germany | Cologne & Frankfurt Shows
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how Indian comedians like Zakir Khan, Rahul Dua, and Manhar Seth made their way to Germany’s live stages? We uncover the inspiration b...
India-Pakistan Friendship: Aisha & Roma on 15 Years of Bonding, Hate, and Holding On
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to maintain a deep friendship between an Indian and a Pakistani — especially in today’s political climate?In this episode, Aisha...
Revealing the Struggles of South Asian Students in Germany | Aju John
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dheeraj Tyagi and Aju John open up about the hidden struggles faced by South Asian students—from financial hardship and visa uncert...
Gender, Identity & Visibility: Akassh K Aggarwal on LGBTQ+ Lives & Bollywood’s Role
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bold and heartfelt episode of Beyond Borders, Aakriti Dhawan speaks with designer, healer, and outspoken LGBTQ+ voice Akassh K Aggarwal. From ...
India & Pakistan: A Conversation Beyond Borders | Unfiltered Stories of Culture & Womanhood
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when two women—one from India, one from Pakistan—sit down for an honest, no-politics conversation about life, culture, and identity? ...
Taboo No More: Nandita Khandelwal Talks Periods| PCOS | Women’s Health
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, @NanditaKhandelwal (fitness and health coach) breaks the silence around women’s health issues that are often misun...
Arshi Gosh on being a TransWoman | Bollywood | Transition process | Representing India
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
She started in a small town. Today, she wears the crown. In this powerful episode, Miss TransQueen India 2023 and Miss International Queen India 2024,...
Press Freedom Day: Women journalists on Discrimination | Voice | Solution
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meena Kotwal, Shivalika Puri, Jaishree Kumar, Shumaila Khan, and host Aakriti Dhawan discuss the layered challenges of casteism, sexism, rape threats,...
Pallavi Garg on Women in male-dominated fields | Criminal Lawyer | Idea of a Superwoman
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful talk, Pallavi Garg — a fierce #criminal #lawyer breaking barriers in a male-dominated field - shares her journey, challenges in the...
Dr. Mohsin Wali on Healthcare in India| Youngest Presidential Physician | Padma Shri | MBA at 61
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid conversation, Dr. Wali shares fascinating insights from his decades-long medical career, what it’s like treating India’s top leader...
Sashank Navaladi on music as a Universal Language| Grammy Nomination | Ali Sethi | A.R. Rahman
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sashank Navaladi, is a distinguished Indian music composer, sarod player, and vocalist. He sits with us to talk about his journey - making cross-borde...
Women's Day Special: A Candid Conversation with My Mother
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This Women's Day, we're keeping it real. In this special Beyond Borders episode, I sit with my mother for an honest, unfiltered chat. Single parenting...
Ep. 1 Reena Rai on Challenging Stereotypes & Shaping Inclusivity
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reena Rai, the visionary behind Miss TransQueen India, is on a mission to challenge stereotypes and reshape the narrative around inclusivity. In this ...