Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya

# 106: Redefining Bollywood: Kanu Behl’s Hyper-Realistic World

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In 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 earl...

# 105: Koral Dasgupta's Journey as Author, Developing Mythological Stories, Case Studies on SRK & more

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Koral has published an eclectic range of books from academic nonfiction to relationship dramas. Her books are discussed from the context of gender s...

# 104: The Essence of Ashtanayika ft Dr. Uma Rele, Principal - Nalanda Nrityakala Mahavidyalaya

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Uma Rahul Rele is the Principal of Nalanda Nritya Kala Mahavidyalaya which was established by Padma Bhushan Kanak Rele, who is her guru and mother...

# 103: Kalamandalam Gopalakrishna's Tryst with Kathakali

01 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Meet Kalamandalam Gopalakrishnan, the living legend of Kathakali. With 40 years of teaching experience at Nalanda Nritya Kala Maha Vidyalaya and 25 ye...

# 102: Chasing Equality: Neeraj Churi's Journey in Promoting South Asian LGBTQ+ Cinema

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neeraj Churi, founder of Lotus Visual Productions, promotes South Asian LGBTQ+ films worldwide. He produces, screens, and curates film festivals while...

# 101: Smriti Mundhra and The Romantics

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Smriti Mundhra started a production company, Meralta Films, that specializes in documentary films and non-fiction content.Mundhra won the Albert Maysl...

# 100: 100th Episode Special Meri Kahani with Bhawana Somaaya ft. Paresh Rawal Manish Malhotra Sonakshi & more

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 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,...

# 99: Meri Kahani ft. Anusree Bonnerjee

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trained since the age of 7, in the Guru-Shishya Parampara of the Tanjavur style under the tutelage of renowned,  Late Kalaimamani Guru T. K. Mahaling...

# 98: Meri Kahani ft. Sachin Dheeraj, Filmmaker

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sachin is a National Award-Winning filmmaker who studied at The University of Texas at Austin as part of their MFA program in Film & Media Produc...

# 97: Meri Kahani ft Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta, author

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Reeta Ramamurthy Gupta is a writer from Mumbai, India. Her debut book, Rescript Your Life: Awaken The Voice Within You had a powerful message- being u...

# 96: Meri Kahani ft. Rajiv and Nirali Bhatt, Founders ASTITVA INDIA

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Astitva is the brainchild of Nirali and Rajeev, who together felt the need for sustainable fashion,  intending to establish a connection with the rur...

# 95: Meri Kahani ft. Geetha J - Filmmaker, Journalist, Writer

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Geetha J is a writer, director and producer from Kerala, India. She is known for her writings and distinctive films on women. Her critically acclaimed...

# 94: Meri Kahani ft. Shefali Shah

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shefali Shah has never been the kind to take the path that’s got many travelers on it. Her roles have never been conventional, she’s always playin...

# 93: Meri Kahani ft. Mukesh Chhabra, Casting Director

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Mukesh Chhabra is the driving force behind streamlining the casting process in the Hindi Film Industry. After training for 2 years to understand the c...

# 92: Meri Kahani ft Umesh Aggarwal, Journalist-Filmmaker

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Umesh is a National Award-Winning filmmaker known for his film ‘The Whistle Blowers’ an investigation into pesticides in soft drinks and bottled w...

# 91: Meri Kahani ft. Namita Thapar, Executive Director Emcure Pharmaceuticals & Shark Tank India Judge

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Namita Thapar is the Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company headquartered in Pune with a turnover of 6000 crore...

# 90: Meri Kahani ft. Aaditi Pohankar

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Aaditi Pohankar is an actor who has made her mark in the Indian entertainment scene with critically acclaimed projects such as Aashram and SHE. The se...

# 89: Meri Kahani ft. Sonali Bendre

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

She'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 hav...

# 88: Meri Kahani ft Shobhaa De

26 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are many ways to describe Shobhaa De. She's a columnist. author, commentator, publisher, and most importantly a rule-breaker In the 70s, when fi...

# 87: Meri Kahani ft. Hetal Gadhia, Founder - Not A Chef

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hetal Gadhia started as an assistant in her father's office, after that for a very brief time she did costumes for theatre, she even flirted with the ...

# 86: Meri Kahani ft. Deepika Bhardwaj, Journalist & Documentary Filmmaker

03 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In 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...

# 85: Meri Kahani ft. Manasi Parekh - Singer, Actor, Producer

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Manasi Parekh was recently seen in Gujarati films “Dear Father” and “ Golkeri”. She debuted in Bollywood in the National award...

# 84: Meri Kahani ft. Dinesh Khanna, Chairman - Khanna Hotels

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dinesh Khanna is the Chairman of The Club, the brain behind Taj Bekal Resort & Spa(Kerala), he is the former President of Federation of Hotels &am...

# 83: Meet Prakash Kapadia, the Screen Writer behind Devdas, Bajirao Mastani, & many more!

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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...

# 82: Meri Kahani ft. Paresh Rawal

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Paresh 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 m...

# 81: Meri Kahani ft Dr. Kanak Rele, Founder-Director: Nalanda Dance Research Centre

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On Women's Day special episode, Bhawana Somaaya is joined by renowned Dancer, Choreographer, academic and Mohiniattam exponent - Dr. Kanak Rele. She i...

# 80: Meri Kahani ft. Additi Gupta, Actor

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Actress 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 r...

# 79: Meri Kahani ft. Tusshar Kapoor

16 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tusshar 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 ...

# 78: Meri Kahani ft. Hardik Gajjar, Filmmaker

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Director Hardik Gajjar has an extensive lineup in the coming year, he started his direction with Pratik Gandhi’s Bhavai, and in the upcoming yea...

# 77: Meri Kahani ft. Amole Gupte- Actor, Filmmaker, Child Rights Activist

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Amole 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, produc...

# 76: Meri Kahani ft. Dr Amee Trivedi Vora- Actor, Producer, Educator

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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 pe...

# 75: Meri Kahani ft. Monica Asrani, Businesswoman | Writer | Tarot Card Reader

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Monica Asrani is a partner at S R Brothers one of the pioneering Corporate gift companies in India having a global presence and having provided mercha...

# 74: Meri Kahani ft. Mrunalini Deshmukh, Renowned Lawyer

09 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mrunalini 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 p...

# 73: Meri Kahani ft. Anu Choudhury

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anu Choudhury has achieved remarkable success in the field of cinema, media, and social activities. She has created a benchmark in Odia, Bengali, Telu...

# 72: Meri Kahani ft. Avinash Gowarikar, Celebrity Photographer

17 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At 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...

# 71: Meri Kahani ft. Smita Jaykar, Actor | Author | Holistic Healer

11 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Smitaji Jayakar is a well-known and recognized face and appreciated for her skills as a fine actor in cinema, television and theatre. As a vetera...

# 70: Meri Kahani ft. Gajra Kottary, Author | Writer | Creative Producer

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gajra Kottary debuted as an author in early 1996 with her first collection of women-centric short stories titled Fragile Victories, followed by anothe...

# 69: Meri Kahani ft. Neeta Sinha, Astroarchitect & Astrologer

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Neeta Sinha, famously known as the house doctor for most starry homes, is a globally renowned practitioner in the field of Astroarchitecture®. She...

# 68: Meri Kahani ft. Deepak Mazumdar, Ace Classical Dancer and Choreographer

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most respected names in classical dance in India- Deepak Mazumdar, is an artiste par excellence. Deepak is known for his deep sensitivity a...

# 67: Meri Kahani ft. Anand Pandit, Film Producer | Distributor | Real Estate Developer

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anand Pandit has collaborated and produced some iconic films under the banner Anand Pandit Motion Pictures. Interestingly he have worked with both the...

# 66: Meri Kahani ft. Neeta Lulla

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hailed 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 hu...

# 65: Meri Kahani ft. Himanshuu Sheth, Ace Photographer

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Himanshuu Sheth graduated from St.Xaviers College, Mumbai, with a degree in Ancient Indian Culture. After numerous diploma courses in diverse subjects...

# 64: Meri Kahani ft. Dr. Madhu Chopra, Surgeon | Entrepreneur | Producer

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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 pr...

# 63: Meri Kahani ft. Aruna Raje

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A critically acclaimed award-winning filmmaker, Arunaraje is a writer, editor,director and producer. She passed out of the Film Institute of India wit...

# 62: Meri Kahani Ft. Bharat Kumar, Chef | Founder- Ratatouille Diaries

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Bharat 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 tastef...

# 61: Meri Kahani ft. Veena Nagda, Mehendi Stylist

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Veena 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 yo...

# 60: Meri kahani ft. Chhaya Momaya, Life Coach | Grooming and Image Consultant

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hailing from a highly respected and prominent family VISSANJI KHIMJI OF shipping yards and rice mills in BURMA. Chhaya Momaya is a metaphor for sophis...

# 59: Meri Kahani ft. Anu Ranjan, President - The Indian Television Academy

15 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The most respected brand amongst Indian women entrepreneurs.  President of The Indian Television Academy. Founder of The ITA Awards since 2001, G...

# 58: Meri Kahani ft. Ajinkya Deo

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Actor-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 a...

# 57: Meri Kahani ft. Padma Shri Darshana Jhaveri

19 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Padmashri Darshana Jhaveri, a Manipuri dancer, scholar, teacher is one of the 4 world-renowned Jhaveri sisters whose name has become synonymous with M...

# 55: Meri Kahani ft. Shweta Shalini, BJP Spokesperson | Entrepreneur | Engineer | Director - VSTF

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shweta Shalini has been active in Indian Politics for more than a decade now. She holds many organisational posts in Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), both...

# 54: Meri Kahani ft. JayPrakash Sharma, Filmmaker

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

JayPrakash Sharma is a credible name in the television business. In 14 years, he has directed 18 series, mostly mythologicals like Devo ke Dev Mahadev...

# 53: Meri Kahani ft. Parag Desai, CEO - Universal Communications

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Parag Desai, CEO of Universal Communications, started operations in 1993 with Corporate Communications and later diversifying into the Films & Ent...

# 52: Meri Kahani ft. Rasika Dugal

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rasika trained in Acting at the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII, Pune ). She has played significant roles in films, original series,...

# 51: Meri Kahani ft. Siddharth Anand Kumar, VP - Films & Events at Saregama

28 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Siddharth Anand Kumar has worked in varied aspects of the film and TV industry from writing, directing, photography, editing and teaching in a career ...

# 50: Meri Kahani ft. Lalit Pandit

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lalit Pandit constantly upped competition by churning out hit tunes, keeping with the changing trends of times & giving back the essence of the yo...

# 49: Meri Kahani ft. Rajitdev, Choreographer

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Rajitdev has worked in the film industry for more than 15 years. Started working as Background Dancer and then as an Assistant Choreographer to Vaibha...

# 48: Meri Kahani ft. Shila Mehta, Kathak Exponent

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A distinguished and internationally renowned Kathak exponent who brings a track record in dance and academics as a holder of a Bachelors in Commerce, ...

# 47: Meri Kahani ft. Sameer Anjaan, Lyricist

01 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Shitala Pandey better known as Sameer Anjaan, is the son of famous lyricist Anjaan.Sameer is a Guinness World Record holder for writing most song...

# 45: Meri Kahani ft. Mukul Chadda

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Best 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 (t...

# 44: Meri Kahani ft. Anuradha Parikh, Architect & Filmmaker

24 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Anuradha Parikh is the Founder and Artistic Director at G5A. An architect and filmmaker, she envisioned and established G5A in 2015, as a multi-functi...

# 43: Meet Ankit Kothari director of critically acclaimed short film Paanchika that is making waves

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ankit Kothari completed his undergrad in Fine Arts and has worked as an art director in advertising agencies like Ogilvy. He was the graphic designer ...

# 42: Meri Kahani ft. Sanjoy Roy, Co-Chair FICCI & President EEMA

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sanjoy K. Roy, an entrepreneur of the arts, is the Managing Director of Teamwork Arts, which produces over 33 highly acclaimed performing arts, visual...

# 41: Meri Kahani ft. Nyla Masood- Actor, Costume Designer, Co-Founder Dhai Akshar Educational Trust

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Nyla Masood is an actor, costume designer, and the co-founder of Dhai Akshar Educational Trust, a holistic after-school NGO in Mumbai where under...

# 40: Meri Kahani ft. Varun Badola

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Varun 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 ...

# 39: Meri Kahani Ft. Manish Malhotra

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Manish Malhotra is the very first proponent in the fashion space to launch the structured role of costume designing in the world's biggest film indust...

# 38: Meri Kahani ft. Raja-Radha Reddy

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Raja & Radha Reddy world-renowned dancing couple, Choreographers, and Gurus have given a new dimension to the age-old art of Kuchipudi Dance. &nbs...

# 37: Meri Kahani ft. Dr. Sonal Mansingh

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. 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...

# 36: Meri Kahani ft. Irfan Hamid

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Irfan 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, p...

# 33: Meri Kahani ft. Roopa Vohra

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Designer and Jeweller Roopa Vohra began her journey in the late 90s when she accidentally discovered Thewa, 400-year old dying art form of gold create...

# 34: Meri Kahani ft. Esha Deol Takhtani

03 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Born 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 ...

Art & Artiste 10 ft. Arshad Warsi

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Be 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...

# 31: Meri Kahani Ft. Ashvini Yardi, Founder - Viniyard Films

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ashvini Yard was responsible for launching one of India’s premium brand COLORS as theProgramming Head. Ashvini focused on creating differentiate...

# 30: Meri Kahani ft. Aditi Subedi, Actor - Mee Raqsam

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aditi 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 s...

# 29: Meri Kahani ft. Sonakshi Sinha

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sonakshi 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 ...

# 27: Meri Kahani ft. Samir & Arsh Tanna, Bollywood Folk Dance Choreographers

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Samir & Arsh Tanna are known as, the Emperor & Empress of folk dances.They were the first choices of Narendra Modi for his vision of Vibrant G...

# 26: Meri Kahani ft. Prajakta Shelar, Lavani Dancer

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prajakta Shelar has been dancing since she was a little girl. She started learning the art of Lavani from her mother.After schooling, Prajakta special...

# 25: Meri Kahani ft. Priya Purkayastha, Porcelain Artist

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Priya Purkayastha is an accomplished porcelain painter She has created exquisite art over a decade long pursuit. In this episode of Meri Kahani w...

# 24: Meri Kahani ft. Punita Prakash Hirani

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Being an accomplished dancer Punita Hirani aims in cultivating society with our religious ethics and culture. She has perceived Manipuri, Bharat Natya...

# 23: Meri Kahani ft. Jahnvi Shrimankar, Singer

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jahnvi Shrimankar is classically trained for over two decades and trained to be a music therapist.Be it Bollywood, Devotional, Folk Music, or even fus...

# 22: Meri Kahani Ft. Rohit Gupta, Director - Samrat Ply

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Rohit Gupta is a BCOM (Hons ) LLB from Panjab University Chandigarh. He started his career with the family business in government construction contrac...

# 21: Meri Kahani ft. Jayesh Sheth, Ace Photographer

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jayesh Sheth is an ace photographer who started his career in the year 1978 with the leading media glossies like ‘Stardust’, ‘Filmfa...

# 20: Meri Kahani ft. Prachee Shah Paandya, Kathak Dancer And Actor

05 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Prachee Shah Paandya is a Kathak dancer, a disciple of Late Shri Guru Ganesh Hiralal & is a highly acclaimed Kathak dancer of Jaipur Gharana as we...

# 19: Meri Kahani Ft. Neeraj Gupta, Founder & MD - Meru Cabs

29 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Neeraj Gupta is the mind behind India's first and largest radio taxi brand - Meru Cabs.And he did this when he was just 33 years old! Starting in a ga...

# 18: Meri Kahani ft. Bhavana Reddy, Kuchipudi Dancer

15 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Meri Kahani, Bhawana Somaaya chats remotely with Bhavana Reddy, a Kuchipudi Dancer, and singer based out of Los Angeles. She is the young...

# 16: Meri Kahani ft. Aditya Singh | Art and Artiste

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aditya Singh, 25, is an eclectic artist of Indian origin who has pursued hiseducation in Fine Arts from Rachana Sansad Academy of Fine Arts.In his pai...

# 12: Meri Kahani Ft. Abe Thomas, CEO- Big FM, RBNL

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

7 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, Abr...

# 11: Meri Kahani Ft. Raj Nayak, Founder & Managing Director - House Of Cheer Networks

04 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it was @NDTVMediaNetwork @STARTV or @Colorstv @viacom18, @rajcheerfull has followed his heart which is why he is all smiles at his newly launc...

# 10: Meri Kahani ft. Mitul Pradeep | Art and Artiste

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Daughter of #Hindi cinema’s illustrious poet and lyricist Kavi Pradeep Mitul Pradeep gets her artistic genes from her mother.Mitul is a freehand art...

# 8: Meri Kahani ft. Abhimanyu Singh, Founder - Contiloe Pictures

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

He is a pioneer in mythologicals - Mahabali Hanuman, Vighnaharta and historicals like Ashok Samrat & Maharana Pratap Singh. Producer of over 100 shows...

# 7: Meri Kahani ft. Dev Mehta, Artist

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

How is an artiste born?How does he know he wants to paint/ sketch/ draw/ colour and on which surface?Is there a defining moment?We talk to young artis...

# 6: Meri Kahani ft. Tarun Katial, CEO - Zee5

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

They combined creativity with economics.They bend and broke rules of storytellingThey redefined the business of entertainment.Welcome to #MeriKahani #...

# 5: Meri Kahani ft. Sameer Nair, CEO - Applause Entertainment

17 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Padma Shri Bhawana is back with her podcast, Meri Kahani!  #TheGameChangers is all about how media veterans changed the game of content creation ...

# 4: Meri Kahani ft. Uma Dogra, Kathak Dancer

03 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Uma Dogra is an Indian exponent of Kathak. She is the senior-most disciple of Pt. Durga Lal, the Kathak Maestro from Jaipur Gharana. She is a Kathak s...

# 3: Meri Kahani ft. Mandakini Trivedi, Mohiniattam Dancer

28 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Bhawana Somaaya is joined by Mohiniattam dancer, Mandakini TrivediMandakini Trivedi is a unique dance personality whose quest for Tru...

# 2: Meri Kahani ft. Madhuparna Kumar, Bharatnatyam Dancer

21 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the first season, you heard about the journey of Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya... In this special series, she talks to people from the field of classi...

# 1: Meri Kahani ft. Daksha Mashruwala, Odissi Dancer

14 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the first season, you heard about the journey of Padma Shri Bhawana Somaaya... In this special series, she talks to people from the field of classi...

# 4: Do What Pushes You Further

17 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In the multi-decade career of Bhawana Somaaya, she has worked in diverse fields. She is a film critic, journalist, author, costume designer, Radio Joc...

# 3: Opening New Doors

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the story behind becoming the master of plethora of arts? Listen to the legend herself.This is the story of Bhawana SomaayaSee omnystudio.com/...

# 2: Entering New Dimensions

10 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is the story behind becoming the master of plethora of arts? Listen to the legend herself.This is the story of Bhawana SomaayaSee omnystudio.com/...