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Hosted by author-entrepreneur, Koral Dasgupta, the podcast is an attempt to refresh memories, invoke nostalgia and scoop out superb fun stories about the family from various lives. The Great Indian Family is a podcast produced by Ep.Log Media | A Part of Zero Hour Entertainment Live, laugh, enjoy…preferably with your family! www.eplog.media

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    • Feb 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 30 EPISODES


    Latest episodes from The Great Indian Family

    Ep.29 From Baramullah to Mumbai ft. Deepak Chawla, Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2020 40:27


    Childhood in Baramullah, Kashmir to settling finally in Mumbai - a lot of water has passed through life, exploring various circumstances and picking up lots of life learning. Do they contribute to the making of a teacher? Author and professor Deepak Chawla takes us through his memories and more in The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Keep Supporting us!! Do drop in a Hi5! on our Instagram @eplogmedia Also, Check out other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.28 Taking The Father's Place ft. Shabia Walia, Founder- Wild Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 26:50


    When the father suddenly tells his little daughter about another wife he has, the family suffers an immense emotional setbacks. And then a mother, her daughter, and son come together to support each other, rebuilding all that was shattered. Entrepreneur and media producer Shabia Ravi Walia looks back at the days left behind while talking to The Great Indian Family. Keep Supporting us!! Do drop in a Hi5! on our Instagram @eplogmedia Also, Check out other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.27 Growing Up Gay ft. Vivek Tejuja, Culture Editor- Verve

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2020 19:05


    A very special episode on how a family reacts and how they should, in case the child in the family turns out to be gay (or lesbian). Hear out Culture Editor of Verve, Vivek Tejuja at The Great Indian Family. Keep Supporting us!! Do drop in a Hi5! on our Instagram @eplogmedia Also, Check out other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.26 A South Indian in Delhi Reaffirming His Learning ft. K Hari Kumar, Author

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2020 44:45


    A South Indian in Delhi reaffirming his learning. A childhood in the vigil of two generations of women. Childhood stories. These and more with screenplay writer and author K. Hari Kumar at India's first sitcom podcast, The Great Indian Family. Keep Supporting us!! Do drop in a Hi5! on our Instagram @eplogmedia Also, Check out other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.25 Descending From A Royal Family ft. Khalid Siddiqui, Actor & Model

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 43:41


    Some rituals, some traditions, some evolutions. Model, actor Khalid Siddique takes a nostalgic dive, talking about forces that made him what he is today. Listen to him on The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Also, Thank you, listeners, for making The Great Indian Family Top5 New Podcasts of 2019 in Hubhopper App!  Keep Supporting us!! Do drop in a Hi5! on our Instagram @eplogmedia Also, Check out other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.24 Bengali mother. Punjabi father. And the epic cultural khichdi ft. Parull Gossain, PR Professional

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2019 38:04


    Bengali mother. Punjabi father. And the epic cultural khichdi. PR professional Parull Gossain's childhood is no less than a Govinda Karishma comedy. Listen to her on The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share your thoughts on the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Check out "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.23 Traditional to Liberated ft. Shashi Baliga, Journalist, Executive Director, Literature Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 40:50


    Can traditional values push a person towards seeking self-liberation? Journalist, professor, director of Tata Literature Live - Shashi Baliga takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share your thoughts on the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Check out "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.22 A Family Outside Their Native Place ft. Svati Chakravarty, Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 36:52


    A family outside their native place, based in Mumbai. But they keep on touch and love the family members residing in other parts of the country. They meet regularly. How does that happen? Listen to journalist, film maker Svati Chakravarti Bhatkal on The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share your thoughts on the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Check out "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.21 International Family ft. Viveck Vaswani, Bollywood Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2019 35:52


    A  Sindhi family that has spread to Mexico, Spain, China, England, UAE  other than various parts of India. Some incredible stories from actor,  film-maker, educationist Viveck Vaswani, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share your thoughts on the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Check out "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.20 The Great Grandmother ft. Nisha Samson, Digital Consultant & Ex-Editor In Chief Times Internet

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 39:49


    How fortunate is the one who has been mentored by her great grandmother?  A different era of love, care, values, ethics, memories. Digital  Consultant, Nisha Samson takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share your thoughts on the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia  Check out "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.19 Family Culture ft. Joy Sengupta, Bollywood Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 55:50


    How the family culture travels through generations and geographies! Versatile actor Joy Sengupta takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast with Koral Dasgupta. Listen to "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.18 Together We Learn ft. Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Bollywood Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 54:29


    Traditionally, the elders facilitate learning for the youngsters. But sometimes, the youngsters help the elders in taking the right decision.  That is when it becomes collaborative learning. Writer, director,  producer Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast by Ep.Log Media. Let us know your thoughts and experiences in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia and we would share them on our next episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.17 Father and Daughter ft. Tanya Chaitanya - Editor and Chief Communication Officer, Femina

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 34:31


    Father and daughter - the most beautiful dynamics. And the role a mother plays in facilitating that. Tanya Chaitanya, editor of a popular women's magazine takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.16 Family Values ft. Siddharth Jain, Founder- The Story Ink

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2019 34:34


    Some family values are non-negotiable. Rebel could be attractive but obedience has its own learning. Sidharth Jain, the founder of Story Ink takes a nostalgic journey, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.15 Virtual Families From The Books ft. Kiran Manral, Author & Ideas Editor - She The People TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2019 29:09


    Till now we have covered various facets of real families. With author Kiran Manral we explore the virtual family that appears in an author's brain. How is it to enter a family and exit eventually with the publication of a book? Listen to The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Listen to "The Great Indian Family" and other podcasts by Ep.Log Media on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.14 Hostel Family ft. Medha Shri, Entertainment Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2019 46:01


    The little pampered girl is sent to a boarding school at a very young age. Thereafter, develops new relationships, bonding, sisterhood, mischiefs and more. Entertainment journalist Medha Shri, in conversation with The Great Indian Family podcast. Listen to The Great Indian Family and other podcasts by Ep.Log on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.13 Elder Sister, Younger Brother ft. Meghna Pant- Author and Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 23:59


    Elder sister, younger brother maketh a comedy of errors. Author and journalist, Meghna Pant looks back and beyond, in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know what you think about the episode in the comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.12 Soulmate Sisters ft. Sukriti Sharma, RJ- Radio Mirchi, Bhopal

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2019 38:15


    Two girls in the family, sisters as soulmates. Sukriti Sharma in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast, telling us how it was to grow up with the elder sister. Catch The Great Indian Family and our other awesome podcasts on www.eplog.media Follow us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.11 Family Outside Home ft. Cyrus Sahukar, Actor & VJ

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2019 44:26


    A boy is a rebel at his home town in Delhi.  Then he appears for an audition and comes to Mumbai, without knowing  what the job of a VJ means. Intimidated initially, he soon finds his  voice as one of the best in the industry. Simultaneously, he finds a  family among colleagues, who are not related by blood but by heart.   Cyrus Sahukar in conversation with Koral Dasgupta on The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do share what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Make sure you check out our other awesome podcasts on www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.10 Traditional Families, Unconventional Occupations ft. Mansi Jain, Filmmaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2019 27:12


    The sister is a film maker. The brother is a poker player.  And that's the profession. How does the family and rest of the world  react to such choices, when parents are traditionally placed? Writer  director Mansi Jain in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Do let us know what you think of the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep9. Brothers In Family ft. Sudhanshu Pandey, Bollywood Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 25:17


    One family, two brothers.  One composed, the other a rule breaker. One thinks, the other does. And  both write poems. Actor and model Sudhanshu Pandey in conversation with The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Write to us in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.8 Rebel Girls ft. Shradha Singh- Programming Head, Ishq 104.8FM

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2019 27:06


    A family with rebel girls. Yes, you read it right. The  elders have this ‘what will people say' thing going on in their minds, though they don't  have any personal objection to the choices made by the young girls. This  and more with Shradha Singh, programming head of Ishq 104.8FM, in The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know your experiences of growing up in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia Do rate us on iTunes  Check out our latest show - Keshava: A Magnificient Obsession by Bhawana Somaaya See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.7 Women Heading a Family ft. Sumanto Chattopadhyay, Chairman & CCO- 82.5 Communications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2019 38:23


    Women leaders. No, not in corporate circles. But decades ago in Bengal,  two women assumed the reins of leadership in a family. They were  sisters, and also grandmothers to small children, one of them being the  ad man, Sumanto Chattopadhyay. Exploring his memories and more in The Great Indian Family, India's first family sitcom podcast. Let us know what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.6 Joint Family & Live In ft. Manish Hariprasad, Producer-Director Owlet Films

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2019 38:00


    A joint family of more than 200 people. And one kid in the house starts living in. What happens when the family gets to know? How do they react. The Great Indian Family talks to director-producer of Owlet Films & Ex- Chief Creative Officer of Red Chillies Entertainment, Manish Hariprasad, exploring this and much more. Do write to us what you think about the episode in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia You can also mail on bonjour@eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.5 The Youngest In The Family ft. Sanjay Upadhyay, Writer-Director

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2019 31:07


    The youngest in the family is said to be throwing the maximum tantrum  and getting away with most pampering. Well, is it really the truth? Or  everyone in the family feels it compulsory to mentor the youngest one?  Sanjay Upadhyay takes us back into time, when he was a child and shares  hilarious anecdotes with lots of learning. Let us know your thoughts/ experience in comments or DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.4 Family On The Go ft. Rahul Balyan, Chief Digital Officer- Radio Mirchi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2019 30:56


    The  Fauji Puttar is now the Chief Digital Officer of one of the most popular radio channels.  His childhood had taken him to a number of  places, not only to bestow the pleasure of traveling but also to  constantly shift base because of transferable job of the father. A new  set-up to adjust to, a fresh group of people to bond, every few years.   Rahul Balyan introduces the fun and learning behind Family on the Go, on India's first family sitcom podcast- The Great Indian Family. Do you share similar experiences? Do comment your experiences or DM us on instagram @eplogmedia  You can also mail us on bonjour@eplog.media Check out our other shows at www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.3 Super Sister ft. Amol Parashar, Actor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2019 39:27


    Brother  and sister. Ask your parents and they will tell you about the purest  form of love and relationship that a brother and sister represents. But  truly speaking, a brother and sister relationship can also be the  craziest form of togetherness, fights and support. Exploring Amol  Parasher's brotherhood with his sister, Srishti, on India's first family sitcom podcast- The Great Indian Family. Do you share similar experiences? Do comment your experiences or DM us on instagram @eplogmedia  You can also mail us on bonjour@eplog.media Check out our other shows at www.eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.2 Mumma's Girl ft. Divya Dutta, Bollywood Actress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 28:11


    Love  of the mother. Concerns of the mother. And sometimes, some seemingly fun things that  only mothers can do. Exploring the love, dependence and beauty of a  mother-daughter relationship with the wonderful and lively Divya Dutta on India's first family sitcom podcast- The Great Indian Family hosted by Koral Dasgupta Do you have similar memories? Why dont you write to us or send us a voice message! We would share it on our next episode! You can DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia or mail us on bonjour@eplog.media Check out more shows from Ep.Log Media at www.eplog.media  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Ep.1 Fun Fathers | ft. Anurag Basu, Film maker

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2019 15:22


    Fathers. They are strict. But they are also fun. And sometimes they are more mischievous than the offspring. Exploring the father son relationship allover again in The Great Indian Family with none other than the screen magician, Anurag Basu on India's first family sitcom podcast- The Great Indian Family . Do you have similar memories? Why dont you write to us, and we will share it on our podcast! Just DM us on Instagram @eplogmedia you can also write to us on bonjour@eplog.media See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Great Indian Family Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2019 1:53


    What is a family? A group of people from the same ancestry where everyone expects the others to listen and follow.  And what is The Great Indian Family? A group of people from the same ancestry where everyone expects the others to listen and follow and since they don't, usually generous doses of food, threats, affection, emotional blackmails and melodrama play a life altering role.  Koral Dasgupta, in collaboration with Ep Log Media, comes up with her sitcom stress buster, The Great Indian Family. An attempt to refresh memories, invoke nostalgia and scoop out superb fun stories from various lives. Live, laugh, enjoy…preferably with your family! Follow us on Instagram @eplogmedia to get updated with our latest releases! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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