
The HrishiKay Sessions
The HrishiKay Sessions is a podcast hosted by Hrishikesh Kannan, a radio and podcast producer, voice actor, and MC. Each episode features in-depth conversations with interesting individuals, including celebrities and those who have overcome personal and professional challenges. The host focuses on listening and asking relevant questions based on research and intuition. Topics range from personal stories to relevant social themes.
Episodes
Ranjeeta Kaur with Hrishi K - A Story That Refused To Die (Making of Paan Singh Tomar)
This is an interview for the documentary "A Story That Refused to Die," directed by Ranjita Kaur about the making of the film "Pan Singh Tomar." The interview, conducted by Hrishi, explores the 14-year journey of creating the documentary, from initial filming in 2008-2009 through multiple challenges including ruined tapes and funding issues. Ranjita shared her experiences filming behind-the-scenes
Probal Dasgupta with Hrishi K - Max City Litfest 2026
Probal discussed the upcoming Max City VOW Literature Festival, explaining that its purpose is to celebrate diverse voices and ideas in Mumbai, which he described as India's gateway to the world. He outlined the festival's theme "One World, Many Words," which aims to provide a platform for different perspectives on global issues, including conflicts, gender, and environmental concerns. Probal emph
Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Charlotte Brandstrom & Trystan Gravelle with Hrishi K - The Rings of Power 2
the beautiful cynthia addai robinson plays the blind queen miriel and she tells me about vital tools she used as an actor to portray a blind character. the good humoured welsh actor trystan gravelle takes a trip down memory lane and recounts his audition for `the lord of the rings : the rings of power`, for us. charlotta brandstrom the swedish director has done such a splendid job taking over the
Ismael Cruz Cordova & Tyroe Muhafidin with Hrishi K - The Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power 2
we all miss naz thats the gorgeous iranian actress nazanin boniadi - who excused herself from this second season of the lord of the rings : the rings of power. however, tyroe who plays `theo` her son and ismael who plays `arondir` her lover miss her like hell, of that there is no doubt. it is no surprise then that this conversation spends quality time talking about naz and her character `bronwyn`.
JD Payne, Markella Kavenagh & Megan Richards with Hrishi K - The Lord of the Rings:Rings of Power 2
JD Payne has the widest smile in hollywood and hes always smiling! helps that hes cowritten `Star Trek Beyond`, `Godzilla vs Kong`, `Jungle Cruise` and now is Showrunner & Executive Producer on The Lord of the Rings : The Rings of Power seasons one and two. Markella Kavenaghs `nori` is easily the most loved character over two seasons of the amazon prime video series and stunning as she is off scre
Charles Edwards & Charlie Vickers with Hrishi K - The Lord of the Rings:The Rings of Power 2
i was really looking forward to my 2nd meeting with the very accomplished charles edwards after my 1st tryst with him in mumbai when `the lord of the rings : the rings of power` season 1 released and the asia junket was held in mumbai city. this time it was destination singapore where amazon prime video india flew a few of us senior journalists down for the red carpet and premiere for season 2. ch
Pariva Pranati & Sumeet Raghavan with Hrishi K - completing 1,000 episodes of Wagle Ki Duniya
i know sumeet raghavan from a time when we were both voice artists going in and out of a historic dubbing / recording studio in the late 90s and early 2000s called `radiowani` in mumbais worli area. we met after ages and exchanged so many notes and stories from the days gone by. hes now a stand up comedian and actor extraordinaire and if anyone needed a modern day version of rk laxmans famous `com
Naseeruddin Shah, Shyam Benegal & Shivendra Singh Dungarpur with Hrishi K - Manthan (restoration)
this is an epic interview. `manthan` the iconic film was financed by 500,000 milk farmers in rural #Gujarat (paying Rs 2 each) in 1976 as their mark of gratitude towards the milk cooperative that dr kurien helped them form! Today the print has been restored by the `film heritage foundation` and shown at the `cannes classics` section at `festival de cannes` to a rousing reception & a standing ovati
Anushka Sen, Kush, Vishakha, Elisha Mayor, Revathi & Debbie Rao with Hrishi K - Dil Dosti Dilemma
this is one of those rare series that emanate north of the vindhyas that has been filmed entirely in the city of bangalore. which in itself is refreshing. it predominantly deals with the trials and tribulations of gen z and how genz navigate their own insecurities and needs in a society where their parents and grandparents still call the shots. infact even though `dil dosti dilemma' the series on
Tanya Bami Series Head Netflix India with Hrishi K - Whats New on Netflix 2024
this is an annual ritual for us. tanya bami series head netflix india and me to sit down at the beginning of a calendar year after netflix india has announced its slate for whats coming up and do a deep dive. shes most kicked about the comedy genre and in all honesty netflix doesnt get enough kudos for its work in the genre. `mamla legal hai` was a runaway hit and tanya announces a brand new seaso
Gaurav Banerjee Head Content DisneyPlusHotstar & HSM Ent. Network, DisneyStar with Hrishi K
Gaurav Banerjee has always impressed me with his eloquence at press conferences & trailer launches. considering the terrific year that disney plus hotstar have had in terms of content i simply had to get him in for an interview. he is passionate about animation as.a category and a big believer in creating a robust multilingual content catalog. the respect he has for cinema and series' emanating ou
Rujuta Diwekar With Hrishi K - Secrets Of Good Health Season 2 (Audible)
my wife swears by rujuta diwekar & in our house the reverence that rujutas food thery, concepts & practicies have been taught to us for years via aanchal (my wife) so even though i had never met rujuta i felt i knew her for a decade atleast! even then there was so much to talk about. im constantly encouraging people to deep dive into the wonderful world of pure audio and im thrilled when i meet an
Ananya Panday, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Adarsh Gourav with Hrishi K - Kho Gaye Hum Kahan on Netflix
what an enjoyable coming of age movie that put a smile on all our faces. some genz issues & some deep rooted abuse issues also dealt with in a healthy positive manner & a trio who we couldnt have imagined in a moive together till producers & co writers zoya akhtar and reema kagti made it happen! zoyas directors assistant from the epic `gully boy` arjun varain singh directs this one and im so happy
Vipul Gupta, Parmeet Sethi, Shital Bhatia, Amogh Dusad with Hrishi K - Hack Crimes Online
the series doesnt have any major names but the fact that they would take cyber crime expert amit dubeys book & turn it into a potent force i felt deserved a careful & close looksee. parmeet sethi directs `hack crimes online` on amogh dusads platform amazon mini tv & it is produced by shital bhatia from friday filmworks & acted in, with great proficiency by vipul gupta. i had to get the four of the
Laura Karpman (Music Composer) with Hrishi K - The Marvels
Laura Karpman entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe with an animation series that she scored called `what if?` , then she went onto do music for the critically acclaimed `miss marvel` last year & now here comes the coupe de resistance... shes music composer for this years magnum opus theatrical release `the marvels`. laura understands the sanctity of indian classical music as we chat about those e
Jim Sarbh with Hrishi K - Made in Heaven 2, Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway, Gangubai Kathiawadi
jim sarbh met me at the zubin mehta concert watching the maestro conduct the symphony orchestra of india for the very first time in 2023 & shortly after we were back doing one of our interviews. and what an interview this is! we waft from made in heaven 2 to mrs chatterjee vs norway & then gangubai kathiawadi & rewind briefly to padmaavat & malik kafur. and speaking of film makers like neeraj ghay
Tara Sutaria with Hrishi K - on her cooking, singing, animal welfare, ballet & filming in Rajasthan
this is the epitome of laid back and chill...this interview. with no impending release to promote it just ended up being about the gorgeous tara sutarias life & times. her homage to tushna dallas her late ballet teacher & taras own advice to fearful parents, encouraging them to get their kids to learn ballet. her tryst with kathak to discover her desi side. her bond with her twin sister who now ru
Mohit Raina, Anupam Kher & Neeraj Pandey With Hrishi K - The Freelancer On Disney Plus HS
neeraj pandey has an entire industry full of actors and i suspect that includes a fair share of actors from abroad too - who are ever willing to work with him. his grasp of the action, thriller drama is unprecedented in the modern era. as anupam kher and me joked - all the actors walk with a lilt, a certain brisk pace in a neeraj pandey film. his protegie bhav dhulia who directed the netflix serie
Raell Padamsee & Lushin Dubey With Hrishi K - 20 Yrs Of Create Foundation & Festival Of Womens Plays
raell padamsee is an old friend of mine but despite having so many common friends this is the first time i was meeting lushin dube. momentous occasion. raells create foundation turns 20. underprivelaged kids are put through language skills, training, theatrical productions, life skills training. they empower girls from orphanages & get the hearing & sight impaired to do dance performances & rope &
Manushi Chillar With Hrishi K - DRDO, Miss World, Estee Lauder, John Abraham, Varun Tej
Manushi Chhillar is on a roll! Sometimes it’s better to just catch up with a star when there’s no agenda, no impending film release or with nothing to promote looming over us. This was just Manushi & me doing a heart to heart ❤️🤗 loved it! We spoke about a childhood spent in DRDO campuses across this country which helped shaped the person she’s become today 🤩 being brand ambassador for Estee Laude
Genelia Deshmukh, Manav Kaul, Aleya Sen with Hrishi K - Trial Period On JioCinema
a working single moms world turns upside down when her inquisitive son demands a new papa on a 30 day `trial period`. now just think of that premise! wow. and when u have the eternally cute genelia playing the young single mum u know shes gonna keep it real and fun. i love that genelia tells me she ONLY wants to play mothers on screen now cuz she feels most comfortable in the position..... being a
Barun Sobti & Harleen Sethi With Hrishi K - Kohrra On Netflix
Boys born and raised in canada who are brought back by their Punjabi parents to get married to girls from rural punjab. The patriarchy with which fathers and husbands unfortunately lord over their daughters and wives. Punjabi rappers, the drug lords , the lady cops... Kohrra buids the fantastic world of small town punjab where a murder unfolds. The series on Netflix introduces us to many complicat
Ishwak Singh, Gauravv K Chawla & Ananya Banerjee With Hrishi K - Adhura On Prime Video
im constantly on the quest for knowledge & when writer director ananya banerjee tells me that there exists a 40 minute horror film called ``moni hara`` which is based on a story by gurudev rabindranath tagore directed by satyajit ray i go woah! this director duo are articulate, intelligent & driven. with gauravv k chawla & ananya banerjee no topic of discussion is passe or taboo & i love that. the
Mamta Bahirvani & Siddharth Pande with Hrishi K - Feed The Wolf (Trailers, Film, Ott, Tv Marketing)
theyve worked on large canvas films like brahmastra & drishyam 2 and also offbeat ott series like jamtara 3 & the class. so much so that their 360 degree creative agency attractively titled `feed the wolf` is now the go to place for cutting edge movie marketing and creation of promos, teasers & trailers. theyve branched out into motion poster design making so its not about simple 30 & 60 seconder
Vivan Bhathena & Mukesh Chhabra With Hrishi K - Kafas On Sony Liv
mukesh chhabra is a luminary of the casting world. his office is considered a haven for those who have made it & a prospective pilgrimage spot for all those coming into mumbai to make a career in the movies as an actor. lesser known fact , hes also an actor himself, and a very fine one at that. wed been exchanging notes and shoutouts on social media and DMing each other & we finally met in person.
Sharman Joshi, Mona SIngh, Sahil Sangha, Mikhail Gandhi, Tejasvi with Hrishi K - Kafas On Sony Liv
the mild mannered, kind sharman joshi has a naughty, sometimes wicked sense of humour! director sahil sangha is so well spoken and listening to him speak is an experience. mona singh is all happiness, positivity & love. they were joined in this interview by two adoloescent / teen actors mikhail & tejasvi. their series kafas on sony liv is genre defining - it asks some hard hard questions of middle
Dr Aneesa Kapadia (Rheumatologist), Miloni & Karishma (Survivors) with Hrishi K - Lupus Special
there are so many myths & so called taboos floating around lupus & systematic lupus erythematosus that i had to get the experts and the patients and the support group involved. dr aneesa kapadia has been working with patients for a while now & has had some remarkable breakthroughs. karishma khemlani is very active in the lupus support group in mumbai called `life with lupus mumbai`. miloni kulkarn
Jupinderjit Singh (crime reporter & author) with Hrishi K - Who Killed Moosewala?
i love talking to crime reporters & investigative journalists. they are such interesting minds, such brave voices. and my conversations in the past with people like vinod kumar menon at the mid-day & s. hussain zaidi have been gripping & impactful. when sidhu moosewala the rising star of punjabi hip hop was gunned down by gangsters last year it sent shock waves all over the world. even internation
Nagesh Kukunoor (Director) & Sameer Nair (MD Applause Entertainment)- City Of Dreams 3
Film maker nagesh kukunoor... look at his filmography - hyderabad blues, Rockford , iqbal, dor, mod, dhanak! Sameer Nair ceo of applause entertainment look at the stuff he’s produced... scam 1992, avrodh, hostages, rudra, mind the Malhotras, tanaav, criminal justice , the office, Your honor. these two titans and their coming together has resulted in three terrific seasons of the political drama `
Prajakta Koli & Jaideep Ahlawat With Hrishi K - Marvels Wastelanders : Hawkeye On Audible
prajakta koli equals genuine. the chirp, the smile, the eyes (even when they are tired) are genuine. thats the reason for her resounding success as a youtuber and now actor and voice artiste. being genuine. i pray she never ever loses it. jaideep ahlawat comes with the confidence and swag of a trained actor at the ftii ( film & television institute of india ) & what a career hes been having since
Sreenivas Bellamkonda & Nushrratt Bharuccha With Hrishi K - Chatrapathi
shes gorgeous and instead of me pampering her & giving her star treatment the lovely nushrratt bharuccha is constantly looking out for me & taking care of me & for that i am forever blessed. before this interview for example she insisted on ordering the most amazing vegan cold coffee for me 😍 im not vegan but nushrratt was confident id love it and indeed i did. sreenivas bellamkonda is the next hu
Mithila Palkar & Sharad Kelkar with Hrishi K - Marvels Wastelanders : Wolverine on Audible
hes wolverine who cant die but is deeply traumatised over his failure to protect his fellow x-men. shes a young mutant in hiding and wolverine now vows to protect & transport her to safety. what a premise for marvels wastelanders : wolverine ! and all of this plays out in a world 30 years after the super villains won.. killing almost all ``the avengers`` & the ``x men`` . sharad kelkar the origina
Tigmanshu Dhulia & Jatin Goswami with Hrishi K - 'Garmi' On Sony Liv
tigmanshu dhulia aka tishu has made his mark making gritty thrillers set out of uttar pradesh , chattisgarh , uttaranchal, madhya pradesh. student politics which was the bedrock of his very 1st film , a classic called `haasil` starring the great irrfan is back in the ott series `garmi` thats set to release on sony liv. i love the fact that tishu has a background in campus rock playing the guitar a
Monika Shergill (VP Content Netflix India) with Hrishi K - Look back at 2022 & look ahead at 2023
monika shergill has such a dazzling personailty thats its easy to be enamoured by her. her humility added to her drive makes for a potent combination. small wonder then that she has had the midas touch ever since she took over the reigns at netflix. i for one share a very warm relationship with & unabashed admiration for netflix indias vice president content. with monika you never have to second g
Prosenjit, Aditi Rao Hydari, Vikramaditya Motwane, Aparshakti K, Sidhant with Hrishi K - Jubilee
a truly wonderful snapshot of the bombay film studios in the 40s & 50s prepartition, during & post partition. when actors & writers received monthly salaries & were employees of the studio. the dazzle of the black & white era & the advent of playback recordings & singing as opposed to actors singing live on screen & ofcourse the history of radio & cinema in this country both as a means of enterta
Satish Shah & Sunil Grover with Hrishi K - `United Kacche` on Zee 5
sunil grover is a dear friend & satish shah a legend whom i was meeting for the very first time. they both greeted me with equal warmth which is saying a lot about mr shah as a human being. sunil is still the wonderful, telented, unassuming man i knew from back when he 1st moved here from punjab & mr shahs image of guffawing in series like yeh jo hai zindagi & sarabhai vs sarabhai lit up my childh
Aaron FInch with Hrishi K - Winning 2021 T20 World Cup, his career, IPL2023
aaron finch always gave off an air of solidity & dependability when he batted. one of the greatest batsmen to play the limited overs format of the game, he led australia to a t20 world cup victory in 2021 as captain & an odi world cup victory in 2015 as a player. he deconstructs all his top notch innings with me, shares memories of winning the world cup & also the pride he feels at mentoring young
Kareena Kapoor & Masaba Gupta With Hrishi K - Marvel's Wastelanders:Black Widow On Audible
the world of audio dramas is getting steamier. kareena kapoor khan voice acts as helen black aka the black widow immortalised on screen by the incredible scarlett johannson! she tells me this is a 1st - diving head ( or voice ) first into a full length audio series. marvel`s wastelanders : black widow also has masaba gupta playing lisa cartwright who is sent to monitor / keep a surveillance check
Ravator & Gajendra Verma With Hrishi K - Adhoore Hum
ravator is an interesting dj cum music producer whos live acts consist of not just him at the turntables but also working the crowd with live singers, his own live guitar playing & vocals. singer songwriter gajendra verma has been around doing the hard yards of film playback as well indie pop over the last decade. his crowning glory is getting the seminal california band flypside to collaborate wi
Saif Ali Khan With Hrishi K - Marvel's Wastelanders : Star-Lord On Audible
saif ali khan is gung ho about his first pure audio project. he lends his voice to marvel`s wastelanders : star-lord on audible. an incredible audio drama which is born out of the marvel cinematic universe and then some more. his peter quill is an aging superhero out in the winderness ably followed around by his sidekick `rocket` voice acted by vrajesh hirjee. with saif, conversations are always w
Akbar Merchant & Zaitoon Esmail With Hrishi K - Ismaili Civic & AKDN
akbar & zaitoon learnt how to volunteer and become a part of social work groups when they were very young, infact while growing up as part of the ismaili community. and the institutions have served them well. they continue to volunteer in not for profits aligned with the aga khan development network and its ideals. the ismaili council for india & ismaili civic being two such bodies. the pandemic w
Sandhya Mridul With Hrishi K - Taj Divided By Blood
im very close to sandy aka sandhya mridul so you would perhaps feel im not able to be objective about her performances. but on the contrary im crystal clear when it comes to my loved ones and their unique talents. sandhya imbues queen jodha with a unique grace and poise and can be persuasive when she wants to and steadfast when she has to! `taj divided by blood the series` on zee 5 is a very inte
Arjun Kapoor & Vasan Bala With Hrishi K - Cinema Marte Dum Tak
apart from a lover of noir vasan bala the film maker is a dictionary of cheesy 90s films. low budget, with terrible production values but the requisite sleaze. arjun kapoor grew up on a fair share of these B & C grade single screen staples which sometimes made as much money as the mainstream successes if they had the luck of the draw, but more often than not would fall by the wayside with no prod
Jay Shah (Mahindra) & VG Jairam (Hyperlink) With Hrishi K - Mahindra Roots Festival 2023
mahindra & hyperlink brand solutions have been creating some very unique IPs in the culture space & a festival for folk music to revive ancient folk & keep it young and cool for gen z to partake off freely is a winner of an idea. bandra fort amphitheatre, balgandharva rang mandir & anti social parel are set to come alive with the mahindra roots festival.
jairam founder hyperlink & jay shah head cu
Ashim Ahluwalia (Director) & Niharika Singh (Co Producer) with Hrishi K - Class
`class` is made for ott and couldn’t be anywhere else! It’s smoulders and keeps burning like coal - and it ignites all our senses . For lovers of the original show I don’t know what you are feeling but I hadn’t seen `elite` . I came in expecting nothing and went out dazzled. The exploration of teen sexuality and experimentation, the visuals, drama and recreation of both sides of the train tracks -
Ritwik Bhowmik, Harshita Gaur, Rajat Kapoor, Rajeev Barnwal with Hrishi K - Jehanabad
based on the real life jehanabad jail break this ott series is terrific. love - as shown by the union of ritwik bhowmiks still character & harshita gaurs fiery personality. rebellion - as shown by parambrata chattopadhyays naxalite character, the cop politician nexus - as brought to the fore by satyadeep misras role & the manipulative politician that is played by rajat kapoor. all of this mixed wi
Aisha Ahmed & Ayush Mehra With Hrishi K - Minus One (New Chapter)
their life is like an open book & thats what u gotta love about gen z! aisha ahmed and ayush mehra came in and did such an amazing unfiltered interview on their boyfriends & girlfriends (both current & ex - no names were taken mind you which is the way it should be 👏) we also covered all the facets that their series on lionsgate play covers - namely intimacy, live in relationships and their own f
VG Jairam (Hyperlink) & Jay Shah (Mahindra) With Hrishi K - Mahindra Blues Festival 2023
what a stupendous events & activations & cultural marketing season we are in the midst of. people are flocking to onground live events provided you give them total value. and thats what my dear friends vg jairam & jay shah always aim to do. jairam is founder hyperlink brand solutions & jay is head cultural outreach at the mahindra group. their labour of love, the annual Mahindra Blues Festival 202
Gurfateh, Piyush, Madhyama, Cwaayal, Zeyn, Naina, Ayesha, Moses, Chintan, Chayan & Hrishi K - Class
`class` is made for ott and couldn’t be anywhere else! It’s smoulders and keeps burning like coal - and it ignites all our senses . For lovers of the original show I don’t know what you are feeling but I hadn’t seen `elite` . I came in expecting nothing and went out dazzled. The exploration of teen sexuality and experimentation, the visuals, drama and recreation of both sides of the train tracks -
Depinder Chhibber With Hrishi K - MasterChef Australia Season 13
masterchef australia has a cult following around the world & even before the indian version started gaining traction the aussie series had already won millions of hearts here in india. depinder chhibber from season 13 paid me a visit. remember her green curry cake went viral and won her a lot of love from the judges & audiences alike. shes a punjabi kudi whos mom & dad both cook & her 20 plus year
Regina Cassandra, Mita Vasisht, Sumeet Vyas With Hrishi K - Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke
regina cassandra is a charmer, and is as hard working as she is funloving. after two back to back interviews on zoom for the rocket boyz & shoorveer we finally met face to face for an interview and that itself was joyful. mita vasishts comments on her dad who served in the forces, the indian army, the touch feel & smell of the army uniform that she remembers from her childhood, her sitting on the
Neil Gaiman With Hrishi K - The Sandman
neil gaiman has a legion of fans and its difficult not to be in awe of the man who has written the kind of stuff he has written. novels, short fiction, graphic novels, non fiction, audio books and films. in this podcast he tells me what he grew up reading in wonderment as a boy, what draws him to audio books, his fascination for `the swamp thing` and his narration of `the sandman` which is a hugel
Todd Woodbridge With Hrishi K - Australian Open 2023 Preview
16 grandslam mens doubles titles, 6 grandslam mixed doubles titles & 1 olympic gold medal. one half of the legendary ``woodies``... tennis would be poorer if todd woodbridge hadnt played the game. his home grandslam is as always the 1st grandslam tourney of the year & the affable todd (now a broadcaster) does a super Australian Open 2023 preview with me in which we discuss the return and possible
Rashmika Mandanna With Hrishi K - Goodbye
i feel very privelaged and happy when im able to talk to movie stars or people in the public eye about their upbringing & family traditions. there is a point in this interview of mine with the lovely rashmika mandanna where she tells me about coorg (her native place) and the significance of diwali celebrations there & the symbolism used by her tribe which they still commemorate to this day. wonder
Vineeta Singh (Sugar), Peyush Bansal (Lenskart), Aman Gupta (BoAt) with Hrishi K - Shark Tank 2
theyre bright, theyre sharp and theyve founded & run a few of indias most successful businesses and brands. vineeta singh cofounder ceo at sugar cosmetics tells me her brand story & what is it that appeals to her when someone makes a pitch. peyush bansal cofounder ceo lenskart.com indulges me in an earnest discussion on brick & mortar vs online. aman gupta cofounder & cmo has the most interesting
Anupam Mittal (Founder & Ceo Shaadi.com) with Hrishi K - Shark Tank 2
he tells me he wishes he was as good at exiting businesses (the how, when and right time to exit) as he was at setting them up. shaadi.com is a worldwide blockbuster and its cofounder & ceo anupam mittal and me have much to talk about including his partying days at the the ministry of sound! anupams `people group` also has under its umbrella makaan.com & mauj. the entrpreneur tells me about how mu
JVKE & Shirley Setia With Hrishi K - Golden Hour (India Version)
shes adorable, gorgeous & talented, hes a global popstar with the looks and piano playing ability to match his stardom. their managers thought it would be a great idea to collaborate and it finally happened. JVKEs `Golden Hour` is one of the biggest songs in the world and it now gets an indian version courtesy shirley setias vocals & yash narvekars lyrics and musical input. the beauty is that this
Tripti Dimri, Babil Khan, Swastika Mukherjee, Anvitaa Dutt With Hrishi K - Qala
anvitaa dutt indulges me in a wonderful indepth conversation on art, production design & aesthetics plus references she gave the talented meenal agarwal for the look of her directorial venture `qala`. tripti dimri is basking in the radiance of being anvitaas muse & babil is a cute kid who looks at life through a philosophical lens. to see swastika mukherjee at work on camera is to see a master of
Kausar Munir, Swanand Kirkire, Varun Grover, Anvitaa Dutt, Sireesha with Hrishi K - Qala (music)
this music team is old school enough to appreciate the nuances of the classics & modern enough to imbue their creation with their heightened sense of current reality. kausar munir, swanand kirkire & varun grover have written some delightful lyrics to amit trivedis compositions in `qala`. anvitaa dutt is someone whom i share very warm vibes with & we have a genuine admiration & respect for each oth
Sudhir Mishra (legendary Film Maker) & Sameer Nair (Ceo Applause Ent.) with Hrishi K - Tanaav
the guru of the art house cinema movement & the czar of the tv & ott producing business combine forces for the indian adaptation of the superhit israeli espionage series `fauda`. the remake is ofcourse completely different and it has sudhir and sameer written all over it. its called `tanaav` and its streaming on sony liv. ive known both men for a while now and there was so much to talk about. from
Ramesh Nair With Hrishi K - Ceo India & MD Market Development Asia, Colliers
ramesh nair & me share a warm relationship. everytime ive reached out to him for expert opinion on real estate / property he has obliged immediately. he is today one of the top five IPCs (international property consultants)in the continent. as Ceo India & MD Market DevelopmentAsia, Colliers his view is sought after by many high profile corporates & conglomerates who keep the wheels of the worlds e
Jay Shah (Mahindra) & VG Jairam (Hyperlink) With Hrishi K - Mahindra Independence Rock 2022
it feels like family when jay shah & vg jairam & me get together for a chat. weve collaborated on the marketing, promotion and execution of so many events and IPs together over the years that there is a unique synergy that exists. the synergy of people who understand each other professionally as well as personally. jay i head of cultural outreach at mahindra and mahindra and jairam is now founder
Lara Dutta With Hrishi K - Arias
that lara dutta is gorgeous is a given but that she has the smarts to grow a brand and build a mini business empire called arias is something the world is waking upto. glassware, gifting items, skincare and now kids wear and she is on a roll. we talk about how important sustainable clothing is for her and her daughter saira bhupathi. and how she is slowly making her mark in the world of balance sh
Harsh Mariwala With Hrishi K - Ascent Conclave 2022
he is the alpha male of the fmcg business and is now mentoring entrepreneurs to be the next generation of business leaders. ive always shared a warm relationship with harsh mariwala and the chairman of marico and founder of the ascent foundation always says a ready yes when i initiate any talk of him featuring on my shows and podcasts. as the business world readies itself for another edition of th
Mona Singh & Sonya V Kapoor with Hrishi K - Ek Chup
marital abuse in the time of covid. thats the theme for filmmaker sonya v kapoors short film `ek chup (one silence)'. mona singh fresh off the success of laal singh chadha gets on the podcast with sonya. and i have so much to ask them about the format & the dark side of urban life in india. joy sengupta costars in this one so theres some chat about him too & the warm as always vibes that mona send
Dir. Mat Whitecross & Composer David Arnold with Hrishi K-Sound Of 007(Docu on Music in Bond Films)
david arnold the music composer has inherited a legacy - that of the illustrious john barry who scored the music for 11 james bond films. david whos scored for five 007 films himself isnt doing too badly either .. to put it mildly. the living legend joins me along with film maker mat whitecross famous for all his video work for the seminal bands coldplay & oasis! their documentary `the sound of 00
Mithila Palkar & Dhruv Sehgal With Hrishi K - Little Things On Audible
mithila is indias sweetheart & she holds a special place in my heart because whenever ive asked her to do an interview or go insta live with me she has said yes in an instant. she also gives the nicest hugs when we meet in person and that smile of hers could melt a thousand hearts. dhruvs success as a writer, director and then at first reluctant actor has been admirable. their slice of life series
Vicky Ratnani With Hrishi K - Disney Delicious, Speak Burgers, Urban Desi
so animated & a total livewire is vicky ratnani. in the pandemic he innovated & created a super successful cloud kitchen called ``speak burgers``. ratnanis latest book is a food category chart topper, its called ``urban desi - non vegetarian`` & his upcoming video show is going to storm all of the disney channels social media assets & youtube channel. its called ``disney delicious`` & has plush s
Charles Edwards & Robert Aramayo - Lord Of The Rings : The Rings Of Power
charles edwards' acting credits include two seasons of `the crown`, the legendary robert zemeckis` film on Roald Dahl's `The Witches`, playing bertie in `the kings speech`, acting opposite helen mirren in `the duke` & ofcourse a stint on `downton abbey`. what a legend! robert aramayo the young turk actor was seen in Tom Ford’s critically-acclaimed feature `Nocturnal Animals` opposite Amy Adams, Ja
JD Payne With Hrishi K - Lord Of The Rings : The Rings Of Power
jd payne is forever smiling & sunny. you can believe that hes a bonafide hollywood great when he talks in his fast crisp manner about movie making and the creation of this entire universe based on his fanboying over jrr tolkiens writing. i mean this is a man who has collaborated on blockbuster screenplays like `star trek beyond`, `escape`, `godzilla vs kong` & `jungle cruise`. we also speak about
Megan Richards, Markella Kavenagh, Sara Zwangobani With Hrishi K - Lord Of The Rings Rings Of Power
im not complaining at all. and if the perks of being a radio & podcast host involve me being surrounded by hollywood beauty, the kinds who feature in this interview with me, then i know ur going to say 'lucky guy'! yes i lucked out post putting in the hard work of being in the business for 24 years. megan richards, markella kavenagh & sara zwangobani were delightful. they gave me insights on the `
Nazanin Boniadi & Tyroe Muhafidin With Hrishi K - Lord Of The Rings : The Rings Of Power
shes stunning and her work for amnesty international as an activist is as impressive as her acting spells. nazanin boniadi was outstanding in hotel mumbai, counterpart & homeland. now as bronwyn the southlander shes fantastic in lord of the rings : the rings of power. tyroe muhafidin on the other hand is an aussie kid enjoying the bustle and buzz of travelling as a child actor! he plays bronwyns s
Diljit Dosanjh With Hrishi K - Jogi
hes so humble it hurts. he feels people come to hear the music and watch the film & not to hear him or watch him! this soft spoken sardar took my heart away and got my respect when i 1st interviewed him for his bollyood debut `udta punjab`. since then every film has meant a pre release interview for me with the warmest hugs / jhappis from diljit dosanjh thrown in. this is the 1st interview which w
Ali Abbas Zafar & Himanshu Mehra With Hrishi K - Jogi
ali abbas zafar & me went to the grad school / undergraduate college though a few years apart & that always counts for something. when ur alma mater is the same i mean. so we always greet each other with great warmth & that warmth filters through in my interviews with him. this is the 1st time that himanshu mehra features on my podcast & i found him to be very clearheaded & well spoken with sharin
Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan With Hrishi K - US Open 2022 Preview
one of indias brightest sparks on a tennis court over the last decade jeevan nedunchezhiyans exploits with rohan bopanna at the chennai open atp doubles in 2017 have gone down in indian tennis history. as jeevan embarks on a new career as a broadcaster / commentator and tennis expert i thought id get his views on the mens, womens and mens doubles draws at the US Open 2022. the well spoken nedunche
Vijay Amritraj With Hrishi K - US Open 2022 Preview
two quarterfinals appearances at Wimbledon & two quarterfinal appearances at the US Open! Vijay Amritraj was the flagbearer of Indian Tennis for the longest time. and then along came ramesh krishnan, leander paes, mahesh bhupathi, rohan bopanna, sania mirza and the rest. as captain of the indian davis cup team he was the lone warrior for decades as playing captain who turned up to play both the si
Arzan Sam Wadia (President FEZANA) With Hrishi K - 12th World Zoroastrian Congress 2022
To all my dear #parsi friends #navrozmubarak in 2022 ❤️ thank u for filling our lives with joie de vivre. arzan sam wadia is president fezana (federation of zoroastrians in north america) & I hosted him to talk about the 12th #worldzorastiancongress in #newyorkcity . He was co chair & it was wonderful hearing about #rohintonnariman s talk and all the wonderful panel discussions at the #congress .
Sameer Nair With Hrishi K - 5 Years Of Applause Entertainment
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Ayesha Sood With Hrishi K - Indian Predator The Butcher Of Delhi
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Daniel Weber (Singer Songwriter) With Hrishi K - Lose Somebody
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