The HrishiKay Sessions

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 directors reigns in season 2 and she tells me about filming this magnum opus ott series in scotland and england & her remarkable production design team who have worked so hard at establishing and maintaining this incredible look for the series. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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`. tyroe has grown in height and maturity since i met him at the season one premiere in mumbai. the aussie lad and me had spoken a fair bit about cricket i remember but this time, in singapore at the season 2 red carpet and premiere it was all about him tackling a lot of darkness and heavy emotions as an actor at such a young age! 'arondir' ofcourse is an action laden role and wonderful that ismael would talk me through his career as a competitive swimmer and then all the capoeira & archery that he went through as prep for this role. we round up this thoroughly enjoyable chat waxing eloquent about their brand new director charlotte brandstrom. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 screen she messes herself up for the young adventurous harfoot girl quite nicely! Megan Richards has the unique distinction of having acted as well as sung in both seasons. i loved this interview - discussing songs, background score and harfoots as a clan with these three. and im sure you will too. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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. charles wecolmed me warmly and along with the very talented charlie vickers (who plays the darklord sauron) proceeded to give me a splendid interview covering a lot of ground. in particular all that is happening in the world of the elvin smith celebrimbor whom he portrays. edwards is a legend in british theatre and has won 2 SAG awards for his role in `the crown`. he can also be seen on tv and film in `downton abbey` , `the duke`, `the witches` and others. watch out for vickers - he has the easy charm of a future hollywood blockbuster star and 2 seasons of rings of power have already sent him in the direction of worldwide stardom. enjoy this podcast and do tell me what you feel post hearing it in the comments below! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 `common man` as eulogised by the great cartoonists daily illustrations on the cover of the times of india it had to be sumeet. let me add to that - wagle ki duniya the tv hit which was such a rage in the 90s directed by the great kundan shah was based on this very common man. and when the trio who comprise modern day tv royalty thats jd majethia, atish kapadia and sameer kulkarni decided to bring back the epic series with a modern twist as `wagle ki duniya nayi peedhi naye kisse` they turned to raghavan to reprise the role originally played by the brilliant anjan srivastava. mrs wagle in the original was bharati achrekar and now pariva pranati takes over and does such a brilliant job. the duo rolled in with so many little joyful nuggets theyve shared, BTS moments - all ready to share. and we celebrated the completion of 1,000 episodes on sony sab tv and sony liv of indias favourite slice of life comedy series. congratulations guys and the rest of u pls do let me know what u think of this wonderful chat featuring sumeet, pariva and yours truly?! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 ovation. shivendra singh dungarpur from the film heritage foundation , the great naseeruddin shah & the master auteur shyam benegal tell me never before tales of the movies making & restoration. How kaifi azmi wrote the dialogues, vijay tendulkar co wrote the story, prahlad kakkar & kalpana lajmi assisted shyam babu , how govind nihalani on camera & Dr Kurien himself were so solid at every stage of the movie making process

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 amazon prime video is predominantly a youth show some of its biggest heroes are indeed the grandparents and parents. actor influencer anushka sen is a youth sensation, director debbie rao directed the very interesting `pushpavalli` starring sumuhki suresh and the terrific indian adaptation of the bbcs `the office'. shes in fine form and so are all the cast members who feature in this interview. the show also has stalwarts like tanvi azmi, shishir sharma and the always entertaining shruti seth! go watch and do tell me what you think of this interview. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 season & the fact that 192 countries cant get enough of `the great indian kapil show` is there for all of us to see. from bollywood to cricket theyve got all the bumper guests and the return of sunil grover. im excited by the prospect of sanjay leela bhansali as well as yashraj films and excel entertainment bringing their vision to netflix. `dabba cartel` & `ic 814 the kandahar hijack` seem like shows i will binge into. tanyas very clear that old favourites like `kota factory`, `mismatched` and `fabulous lives` had to come back with fresh seasons - such was the clamour amongst subscribers / members. ive know tanya professionally since her wizcraft days and personally too because both her kids and both my kids were in the same school - our younger ones in the same class, total besties. and ive known her to always be gracious with her time and taking feedback from me and a host of other journalists. she has her antennae up and her ears to the ground which is what makes her and that other powerhouse of a lady at Netflix India, Monika Shergill so special. the service / platform is lucky to have them and i continue to enjoy every minute spent picking their brain or chatting with them. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 out of the southern states is also something i found very heartening. unscripted content like `big boss` & `koffee with karan` plus thrilling original series like `special ops` & `lootere` get him going and his team and him have made it the cornerstones of their sucess story. i loved that he gave some time to sport - in particular football & this years t20 world cup in the US plus the `Marvel` catalogue and international titles and series that gen z is tripping on. gauravs nostalgia at having studied radio as part of his post graduate film and communications course was apparent the moment he walked into studio and soaked in the ambience! happy listening. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 another new adopter. rujutas podcast on audible is called `secrets of good health` season 2. and in it she debunks food myths and clears misconceptions. i asked her about advocating our grandmothers cooking & recipes, regular eating out at restaurants in the modern era becoming a social activity, intermittent fasting fad or truth?, her farming and organic food growing and eating program in rural maharashtra in sonave and so much more and she had clear answers for all - she identifies problems and then clearly goes about solving them. shes definitely and without a doubt the sharpest mind in nutrition today and definitely one of the most knowledgeable. happy listening to this intervew! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 that excel (farhan akhtar & ritesh sidhwanis film production company) & tiger baby ( reema & zoyas production house ) are constantly believing in new talent & giving them serious big opportunities. the performances by sid, ananya and adarsh are top notch. anya singh as the influencer & kalki as the photographer are terrific. go watch it on netflix and tell me what u think of my interview with this bunch here. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 them together to have this detailed chat. their aim apart from entertain is to clearly give the common man red flags on how people are being looted via social media, the banking sector & nearly every online platform that people are gravitating towards. the hacker is everywhere waiting to prey on our fear, our ignorance & our inherent greed. the idea is to be informed & aware & this show & indeed this interview goes a long way in trying to effect change. listen to this podcast & watch the series & pls do tell me what u think. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 elements she used in `miss marvel`, and she is acutely aware that `the marvels` apart from having three leading superhero ladies is directed by her `soul sista` nia dacosta. the 1st african american woman and only the fourth woman ever to direct a marvel movie! i love that laura is a fierce champion for inclusion in Hollywood & i tell her so in this podcast. After founding the `Alliance for Women Film Composers`, she became the first woman governor in the music branch of the `Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences`.but like karpman says.. theres been progress, but theres still so much to be done. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 ghaywan, sanjay leela bhansali, ashima chibber, prashant nair, reema kagti. i was happy jim and me were able to dissect his recent characters daniel singh cupek (in mrs chatterjee), adil khanna (made in heaven 2), hamid fezi (gangubai) & dive into the making of malik kafur (padmaavat) a few years ago. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 runs a ballet school herself & how the sutarias would run off the london during the summer to do workshops, courses and more at the `Royal Academy Of Dance`. the idea is for the sutaria girls now to holiday in italy together & discover places like Amalfi Coast. was it, is it ever uncomfortable ? being constantly asked about her love life ... in interviews, at press conferences & even at airports!? and tara has just the most lovely sorted answer to that question. watch on to know more about this smouldering `scorpio who self reflects` (in taras own words) and yes i for one wish her luck in starting that jazz bar that serves the most divine food & also has a jazz band playing every evening (including her on vocals atleast once a week! ) “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 series `khakee` directs this one but neerajs watchful eye as creator & showrunner is stamped all over `the freelancer` the series on disney plus hotstar. mohit raina is terrific as a wasted cop turned mercenary who has a renewed mission in life. kashmira pardeshi is the surprise as the girl who is house imprisoned in syria by the family thats shes married into. anupam kher is so at ease as a regular collaborator in a pandey franchise that hes effortless as analyst khan. i loved the furious pace of it and if international terror and espionage and action thrillers is ur thing this is manna from heaven for you. exotic mediterranean and european locales thrown in for equal measure and some dynamic, slick international quality action choreography. bravo neeraj and team. now enjoy my indepth interview with mohit, neeraj and mr kher! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 & pole malkhamb. to celebrate `create` lushin is to put up two plays at the roual opera house. `untitled` & `bitter chocolate`- shes the ONLY actor onstage playing over 12 parts in each play! wow. raells `ace` believes in starting them young so an art tour & interpret through art workshop at the NGMA for 7 to 15 year olds & for 16 year olds & above. and finally `ace`s `act on stage` workshops are leading to perfomances of aladdin & harry potter on stage by the young ones. enjoy this vibrant interview with two women who were born to be shapeshifters for our generation in their chosen fields! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 ❤️

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 mother of two in real life. aleya sen is an ad film maker of repute with chrome pictures & her 1st feature as director was dil junglee post which she produced the superhit Badhai Ho. lovely banter this - we traverse from genelias scooter driving skills & manavs early days in mumbai when he came from MP to make a career for himself to the brilliant gajaraj rao who has a crucial role in this series, to aleya herself who has straddled motherhood and work which made her want to tell this story. trial period is streaming on the jiocinema app & is less than 2 hours in length - which is what i call a breezy watch! just like this interview “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 complicated characters. Its a must watch and what a morning I had with actors Barun Sobti and Harleen Sethi talking about their home state & working on this show. Go watch it. At the heart of it Kohrra is a murder mystery. surprise surprise Rachel Shelley from Aamir Khans Lagaan remember her? - she returns as the mother of a missing Canadian boy. Randeep Jha directs , Gunjit Chopra and Sudip Sharma create I remember meeting Suvinder Vicky the thespian from the Punjab along with actor Randeep Hooda for the series CAT & thinking what a powerful man with powerful screen presence! he plays Harleen sethi's father and Barun Sobtis partner in the police force . they're investigating this gruesome murder in rural punjab. And mr vicky is electric each time he enters the frame! also its not all blood & gore & the dark side. this is also Punjab the land of five rivers where the relevance of family and land is such that often brothers give up their share of ancestral land out of sheer love. Im sure ull enjoy listening to this podcast. go ahead. just. press. play. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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. their horror series ``adhura`` is streaming on amazon prime video. we speak of colonial structures & british era residential /. boarding schools, jumpscares, bgm, sound design, cinematography & child actor shrenik aroras eyes. im also joined in this chat by ishwak singh of pataal lok & rocket boys fame whos subtlety in a spookfest works like a charm. happy listening.

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 edits anymore. i spent an interesting session with mamta bahirvani & siddharth pande & found out that their fascinating allied pursuits & passions perhaps contribute to the finesse with which they execute their main job! happy listening. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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... like long lost friends! mukeshs investigative journalist / crime reported in kafas on sony liv ... arif... is fashioned in a terrific manner by him. vivan bhathena has a very difficult part. a bollywood superstar who has a dark vile secret. he has built that maturity in him over the years to play the part so nicely. enjoyable chat with these two on the series, the child actors, their own trajectory in the movie business & on their director sahil sangha. happy listening. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 class parents & raises issues like paying of hush money, molestation of young boys as opposed to girls, & the ills of social media chatter groups which middle school kids are exposed to. i thoroughly enjoyed the series as well as this chat. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 kulkarni is in remission & is herself a mental health expert. all three believe that patients & care givers both shall benefit from joining support groups. dr aneesa gives us the medication & line of treatment that does seem to be working in controlling lupus. in between all the entertainment & the infotainment & sport its important for me as a podcast host & creator to shine the light on science & medicine & cure & support groups. have a good listen! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 international hip hop star drake joining tribute givers. but what really happened?, who were the conspirators? & what really unfolded behind the scenes. jupinderjit singh is special correspondent The Tribune, Chandigarh bureau. his brilliant book `who killed moosewala?` is the subject of our discussion. he explores & deep digs not just the murder but also crime & gangs & ganglords in the punjab. the entire drug menace in the state & how arms & violence have led to the rise & rise of gangsters like lawrence bishnoi who took credit for the killing of moosewala. this interview explores all of the above & also raises many unanswered questions & gives us an insight into the mind of sidhu who was really an artiste among artistes & a flag bearer of the punjabi hip hop movement. listen on, im confident if u have a curious mind you shall love the conversation. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more……for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 `city of dreams` on disney plus Hotstar . And as the latest season continues steaming successfully here's a fab interview with sameer and nagesh. the three of us share an easy camaraderie and like i mention at the end.... get a tamil, a malayali and a telugu person in a room together and its difficult to get them to shut up! the series itself is epic & the respect & warmth these two men have for each other is so obvious. good for us cinegoers cuz their collaborations will lead to more and more A grade content. city of dreams season 3 itself is epic, the best in the franchise. the resort politics, father daughter relationships, the chief minister in waiting, the broken cop ... have all been etched so beautifully by the writers rohit banawlikar & nagesh himself. throw actors of the calibre of priya bapat, atul kulkarni, sachin pilgaonkar & eijaz khan in the mix and the results are there for all of us to see and enjoy. nagesh says candidly that he can discuss nuances of film making and then get onto having leisurely dinners with sameer only because he has elahe hiptoola co producing the show taking care of all the finer nuances and detailing of running a full scale production, like the three seasons of city of dreams are. well done elahe, team applause, nagesh, sameer... thanks for getting together and creating magic. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 `pataal lok` exploded onto the ott space. it was a masterstroke by audible to put these two together or their voices together in an audio drama series. jaideeps `hawkeye` is jaded & prajakta plays his 17 yr old daughter ash showing up to seek help in avenging the death of her best friend. hawkeye mind you is the last surviving avenger. wonderful interview with these two talking about the process and execution of getting behind the microphone at an audio studio & doing pure voice work. happy listening. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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

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 original baritone and mithila palkar the original cutie are with me on this podcast episode and theyre wonderful. mithila & dhruv sehgal did eventually take my advice and converted their delightful netflix series ``little things`` to a pure audio series! so shes done a fair bit of pure audio but sharad has taken to it like fish to water because of his years of dubbing experience in dubbing theatres. great fun also getting their favourites from the MCU ( marvel cinematic universe ). its an audible original series in which both of them have voice acted. so my express reccomendation, listen to this interview first & then hear them on the episode itself! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 and fronting a rock band back in the day. back in the day when the RSJ (rock street journal ) was researched, written and published out of allahabad courtesy the late rock afficianado amit sehgal. sehgal and tishu were besties. catch this podcast in which we dive into that glorious past. jatin goswami the actor joins us for this chat. hes on a good wicket having done some meaty roles in the great indian murder, delhi crime 2, gulmohur, anek, but the respect the young actor feels for tishu and his legacy is apparent. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 guess anything. she speaks with such clarity & candour - its delightful. this interview is as much a celebration of a homegrown indian title winning an oscar (netflixs beautiful documentary `the elephant whisperers`) as it is about bringing the master auteurs sanjay leela bhansali, vishal bharadwaj & hansal mehta onto her service. its about the importance of original music as featured in movies and series like qala, monica o my darling, mismatched & yeh kaali kaali ankhein. monika also speaks about how content catering to gen z namely `class` and `the archies` announcement has gone through the roof. global netflix head ted sarandos' india visit & netflixs long term strategy in india take up some space as does monikas idea of banking an idea for the future even if that idea were to come up as a brainwave to her in the middle of the night! happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 entertainment or a means of propoganda. the amazon prime video india series `jubilee` deals with all of that & the love stories & dramas of the people who were either working in those studio to make ends meet or working to survive in the post partition refugee camps. i simply loved this interview i did with director vikramaditya motwane and his principal actors aparshakti khurana, aditi rao hydari, sidhant gupta & prosenjit(the legendary actor from bengal who is featuring on my show/podcast for the very first time). so much rich conversation about production design, styling, performances & the history of the time! listen in & do watch the show, all the best “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 childhood & youth. their series `inited kacche` directed by a brit punjabi called manav shah (i was surprised cuz `shah` is such a gujarati surname) talks about people who come to the UK with a tourist visa & stay on as illegal workers & the entire eco system of fixers, agents, flat owners, tenants who sublet etc. now u would think its such a serious subject but thats where this series on zee 5 scores - it looks at everything through the lens of humour. real life scoops - satish shah tells me how he dealt with a racist comment directed at him in heathrow airport london - with total dignity & a quick wit. sunil grover tells me about how he almost got married off as an eligible punjabi settled in canada ! enjoy this wholesome interview & tell me what u think. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 youngsters like adam zampa. aarons love for india and all we stand for as a cricket crazy nation comes through in this interview. this chat also could serve as a super quick preview of the ipl 2023 edition as finchy and me run through prominent sides & players! lets wish the former australia skipper all the luck in the world as he gets set to continue a glittering broadcasting career as a commentator & pundit for this edition of the tournament for the star sports network. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 on helen & that means so much to masaba who only started taking baby steps into an acting and now voice career a few years ago. kareena also addresses the juicy possibility of saif & her voice acting together in a future episode of marvel`s wastelanders.. fingers crossed! i love her telling me that her elder son taimur is already being exposed to the world of podcasts & audio. yaay. enjoy my chat with these ladies who undoubtedly sound as good as they look! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 with him last year for a track as well as music video called `maar sutteya`. now ravator & gajendra get to together & collaborate on a melodious track called ``adhoore hum`` also big news. ravator has just been signed onto t series as their next big thing. i had to catch up with the young turks! great energy & vibe on this podcast. happy listening. Thanks for watching. Should you want to experience more of my work….for starters hit “subscribe” and also the “bell” icon here on youtube to know when I put up another interview or when I go live! If ur looking for me across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay Regards Hrishikesh Kannan ( Hrishi K )

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 well rounded & intelligent given that he is so well read & well travelled. his favourite stephen fry podcast is what he tells me about & i reply with my own favourite cricket podcast featuring stephen fry & stuart broad. from marvels superheroes to norse mythology to reading bedtime stories to his kids & then ofcourse the possibility of sharing voice acting space with his wife kareena who is scheduled to voice `black widow` in the upcoming 'marvel`s wastelanders : black widow' audio drama ... all of this comes within our ambit of discussion. and who would saif ali khans all time favourite voice be? listen to this super podcast to find out! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 was when ismaili civic came to the fore providing free drinking water and food to migrant labourers and the homeless. and they continue their outreach programmes. the duo tell me about how the community itself is building the community and how partnering with other civil society institutions is the only way ahead. this is an informative podcast and im sure u shall have a lot of takeaways from it. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 interesting interpretation of this period of the mughal empire with aspects of the royals characters and thier bloodline that we never knew of. this chat will give u some unique insights into the show. happy listening ! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 production budgets at all to prop them up. now this part documentary part reality show on prime video has four prime directors of the pulp film era back to create a movie each. arjun , vasan and myself spend this podcast sometimes laughing & sometimes seriously & sensitively imagining what these makers went through in the midst of the 90s. this will make for enjoyable listening as much as cinema marte dum tak on prime video will make for enjoyable viewing. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 cultural outreach mahindra are excited & give me details of the line up, the venue & we discus the dire need for this particular genre to flourish. happy listening ! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

`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 - the ultra rich and the ultra poor. The rich kids aren't even aware of any caste system - to them the poor are just one large lower caste . And the poor - well they go about segregating themselves and the poor kids sure know which caste they are in. The murder, the killing, the whodunnit, the drug culture (shake yourself up - it exists - and even in schools not just colleges and beyond ) were just portrayed the way they should be - real and gritty. Guys like rajesh devraj & kersi khambatta and are master writers who understand the underbelly as well as the upper echelons of society which is why the writing is so good . ashim ahluwalia was always a director who's work was provocative and he's pushed the ante on this one. The kids have all worked themselves hard. anjali sivaraman, piyush khati, madhyama segal, naina b, gurfateh pirzada, cwaayal singh are amazing and really this series once it releases will see the birth of some stars - some might even become overnight sensations. There are a bunch of cinematographers who've worked on ‘class' - one of them is tapan basu who shot `kahani` - one of my favourite franchises. The look and feel of both the high society kids and their dwellings juxtaposed with the slum kids and their dwellings is something I loved. The series is streaming on netflix now so go watch!

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 with some potent music & rajeev barnwals knowledge of his birthplace bihar in all its shades means sony liv has a winner. sudhir mishra the godfather of alternate cinema is the showrunner. i loved having ritwik, harshita, rajat & rajeev on my podcast to deconstruct jehanabad. happy listening ! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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

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 2023 is back at its spiritual home mehboob studios bandra. the line up - well eat this - the great buddy guy on his farewell tour, taj mahal blues at his 1st performance after winning his grammy award, kingfish ingram the explosive talent, ivan singh who has such an interesting life story & ofcourse the former winner of the Blues band hunt - the arinjoy trio. for the rest , im gonna allow you to dive into this podcast. happy listening “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

`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 - the ultra rich and the ultra poor. The rich kids aren't even aware of any caste system - to them the poor are just one large lower caste . And the poor - well they go about segregating themselves and the poor kids sure know which caste they are in. The murder, the killing, the whodunnit, the drug culture (shake yourself up - it exists - and even in schools not just colleges and beyond ) were just portrayed the way they should be - real and gritty. Guys like rajesh devraj & kersi khambatta and are master writers who understand the underbelly as well as the upper echelons of society which is why the writing is so good . ashim ahluwalia was always a director who's work was provocative and he's pushed the ante on this one. The kids have all worked themselves hard. anjali sivaraman, piyush khati , madhyama segal, naina bhan, gurfateh pirzada, cwaayal singh are amazing and really this series once it releases will see the birth of some stars - some might even become overnight sensations. There are a bunch of cinematographers who've worked on ‘class' - one of them is tapan basu who shot kahani - one of my favourite franchises. The look and feel of both the high society kids and their dwellings juxtaposed with the slum kids and their dwellings is something I loved. The series is streaming on netflix now so go watch!

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 years in australia have added another dimension to her own cooking. we speak of her respect for andy allen and how post her stint on masterchef she went and worked with him for a bit. and how chef sanjeev kapoor & his seminal cooking show khana khazana here in india will always be the OG for her! plus all the behind the scenes stuff at the worlds most popular cooking reality show & its contestants. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 india gate lawns and watching the republic day parade year after year, are all prominent parts of this interview. their show on zee 5 called `jaanbaaz hindustan ke` ofcourse is patriotic in nature leading upto 26th january - the nations Republic Day. meetings with sumeet vyas are always pleasant and he knows how to hold and elevate a conversation beautifully. i might ask him about a particular aspect of his part and the series, but i know i can count on him to add & talk about three other aspects and thats an art / talent i could do with as an interviewer. enough said, i do hope u enjoy this interview. happy listening! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 hugely popular audible series based on the book he wrote. i find it fascinating that his works draw from both fantasy and norse mythology and i do ask him at one point here in this session if he ever thought of drawing from indian mythology. pls do ahead and listen this is amazing stuff if ur a lover of books and stories! “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay

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 win of Novak djokovic, rafael nadal battling on, venus williams getting a wild card to play, jannik sinner & belinda bencic & how much woodbridge believes in their abilities and ofcourse nick kyrgios along with some silken touch play australian mens doubles specialists. this podcast is a total treat if ur a tennis fan! i expect you to enjoy every minute. “The HrishiKay Sessions” are produced & presented by Hrishikesh Kannan popularly known as Hrishi K Thanks for listening. Should you want to experience more ….for starters hit “subscribe” / “follow” and check out more episodes & be notified when further sessions go up! If ur looking for Hrishi across media & social networking then here goes: Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/hrishikay Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/hrishikay Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/hrishikay Youtube : https://youtube.com/c/hrishikeshkannan Soundcloud : https://www.soundcloud.com/hrishikay LinkedIn : http://linkedin.com/in/hrishikay