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This episode of The Mohua Show is a rich, reflective conversation about language, creativity, class, and what it means to reclaim authorship in systems built around approval and hierarchy.Author, actor, and creator Sumanto Chattopadhyay speaks with humour and honesty about his journey from advertising to independent creative life — and why becoming his own client was both a creative necessity and a risk. What began as frustration with pitching ideas that led nowhere gradually evolved into The English Nut: a passion project driven not by algorithms or audience metrics, but by love for language.From the loneliness and uncertainty of leaving a structured industry, to sustaining himself through multiple creative streams — this episode traces how creative survival often lies in refusing to be just one thing.Through stories of slang, colonial history, and everyday speech, the conversation reveals how language is never neutral.What this episode is REALLY about:- Not grammar rules.- Not linguistic elitism.- Not nostalgia for “correct” English.It’s about:• Creative independence — becoming your own client• Life after advertising — fear, freedom, and reinvention• Broken English — dignity over mockery• Curiosity-driven work — passion over performance metrics• Slang and youth culture — how language evolves• English in India — identity, politics, and belonging• Creative survival — being more than one thingIf you’ve ever felt boxed in by systems that reward conformity, questioned about why English provokes both aspiration and resentment in India — this episode will change how you think about language, work, and identity.Support the PodcastIf this conversation made you rethink language, class, or creative freedom — share it with someone who believes curiosity should never need permission.Subscribe for conversations that unpack power, culture, identity, and the systems shaping how we live and create.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a searing, deeply honest conversation about power, gatekeeping, censorship, and what it takes to make cinema inside systems designed to resist discomfort.Filmmaker Kanu Behl speaks with rare candour about his journey through Indian independent cinema — from giving nearly a decade of his life to a film, to publicly speaking out when its release and distribution were threatened. What began as a personal cry for help, he reflects, soon revealed the deeper power structures that govern Indian cinema today.From organic word-of-mouth that no marketing budget could buy, to the worsening barriers to access that now demand money even to be seen, this episode lays bare a system more interested in extraction than engagement.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot glamorous filmmaking.Not safe stories.Not pretending audiences don’t understand complexity.It’s about:• Speaking out — when silence becomes impossible• Power structures — who really controls Indian cinema• Gatekeeping — access, money, and exclusion• Corporate dominance — profit over artistic risk• Organic word of mouth — when people choose stories• Formula cinema — violence, spectacle, and repetition• Intimacy on screen — home, family, and emotional truth• The personal as political — why small stories hit hardestIf you’ve ever wondered why certain films struggle to be released, why honest cinema feels increasingly rare, or why audiences are blamed instead of gatekeepers — this episode will change how you see Indian cinema.Support the PodcastIf this conversation made you rethink cinema, power, or who decides what stories get told — share it with someone who believes audiences deserve better.Subscribe for conversations that challenge control, question authority, and make space for uncomfortable truths..Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a powerful and unflinching conversation about racism, patriarchy, migration, and what it truly means to survive as a woman inside systems designed to control her.Writer, feminist, and co-author of The Politics of Patriarchy, Rahila Gupta speaks with rare honesty about arriving in Britain as a middle-class Indian woman — and watching racism strip her of class, security, and opportunity. From being pushed into “ethnic” writing boxes to fighting for abused migrant women trapped by immigration laws, Rahila reflects on how power, gender, and race intersect to shape women’s lives.Drawing from decades of activism and scholarship, she speaks about why patriarchy survives every political system — from democracies to dictatorships — and why violence against women remains its most enduring weapon. She also introduces us to Rojava, a feminist-led Kurdish society inside war-torn Syria, offering a radical vision of what women’s liberation can look like even in the most unlikely places.From landmark domestic violence cases that changed British law to the cultural impact of the film Provoked, Rahila reveals how stories, law, and feminist resistance combine to rewrite what justice can mean.A conversation about power over silence, survival over shame, and why dismantling patriarchy requires both courage and imagination.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot polite feminism.Not surface-level diversity.Not saving women without changing systems.It’s about:• Racism and class — how migration erases social status• Writing as survival — finding identity through language• Patriarchy across the globe — why no system is free of it• Rojava — a women-led revolution inside Syria• Feminist resistance — how women build power even in war• Immigration laws — how the state traps abused migrant women• Killing to survive — when abused women are pushed to extremes• Bollywood and abuse — Aishwarya Rai and breaking the silence• Grief and poetry — writing as a way to hold onto loveIf you’ve ever wondered why women stay, why systems fail survivors, or how patriarchy hides inside law, culture, and even democracy — this episode will change how you see power.Support the PodcastIf this conversation made you rethink power, patriarchy, or justice — share it with someone who believes women deserve more than survival.Subscribe for conversations that challenge injustice, amplify resistance, and tell the stories that systems try to bury.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a powerful and deeply reflective conversation about queerness, colonial memory, and the politics of desire in India.Academic and Author of the book ‘Forbidden desire’, Sindhu Rajasekaran speaks candidly about growing up queer under Section 377, uncovering erased queer histories in Indian archives, and how colonial morality reshaped the way gender, sexuality, and women’s bodies are policed today.From Victorian ideas of “modesty” and the criminalisation of queer lives to the forgotten histories of sexually agentive women locked up in colonial institutions, this episode confronts how much of what we consider “tradition” is actually inherited repression.A conversation about memory over amnesia, desire over shame, and why reclaiming queer histories is essential to imagining freer futures.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot nostalgia for the past.Not Western feminism.Not fixed identities.It’s about:Growing up queer in India: Life under Section 377 and criminalised loveColonial sexual politics: How the British rewrote Indian moralityQueer archives: What history tells us about gender fluidityVictorian modesty: Exporting shame and regulating bodiesLock hospitals: The sexual prisons nobody talks aboutErased literatures: How queerness was removed from Indian memoryPostcolonial amnesia: Why we forgot our own historiesSmashing the patriarchy: Everyday feminist resistanceGen Z & feminism: Redefining gender, identity, and politicsQueer feminism: Why the future of feminism must be fluidUndoing hierarchies: Power, equality, and dismantling gender binariesVisual storytelling: Representation, responsibility, and imaginationHonest conversations: Creating space beyond performative politicsIf you’ve ever wondered whether India was always this conservative — or what we lost between colonial shame and modern fear — this episode offers a rare, honest rethinking of gender, sexuality, and freedom.Support the PodcastIf this conversation made you rethink history, gender, or freedom — share it with someone who believes the past still shapes the politics of the present.Subscribe for conversations that question power, identity, memory, and resistance with honesty and depth.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#themohuashow #podcast #queerhistory #section377 #smashingthepatriarchy #queerindia #feminism #colonialism #genderpolitics #lgbtqindia #indianhistory #postcolonial #sexuality #desire #genderequality #queerfeminism #indianliterature #storiesthatmatter #identity #cultureandpolitics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a deeply incisive conversation about the Constitution, justice, and the dangerous consequences of letting public sentiment replace due process.Renowned Supreme Court Lawyer, founder of SRK Legal and former Bigg Boss star, Sana Raees Khan speaks candidly about why defending unpopular clients is not a moral failure—but a constitutional duty. From media trials and social-media verdicts to gender bias in the legal profession, deepfakes, personality rights, and the misuse of protective laws, this episode confronts some of the most uncomfortable truths about India’s justice system today.A conversation about law over outrage, evidence over emotion, and why constitutional guarantees exist precisely for moments when morality turns volatile.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot moral policing.Not public opinion as justice.Not performative outrage.It’s about:Defending the Constitution: Why legal representation and fair trial are non-negotiable rightsMedia trials & social media verdicts: When public judgment precedes evidenceWomen in criminal law: Visibility, bias, and breaking stereotypesEthics vs strategy: Why ethical advocacy is not manipulationDeepfakes & personality rights: Law struggling to keep pace with technologyCelebrity cases as precedent: How visibility protects ordinary citizensSeparating law from noise: Handling high-profile and vilified casesPre-trial punishment: When the process itself becomes the penaltyReputation & dignity: Article 21 and the limits of free speechMisuse of protective laws: Addressing abuse without erasing genuine victimsGender justice & feminism: Fairness over denialCourts vs public outrage: Why evidence must outlast emotionAdvice for young lawyers: Courage, clarity, conscience, and resilienceIf you’ve ever questioned whether justice can survive in the age of virality—or where the line lies between accountability and intimidation—this episode offers rare, unfiltered insight from inside the courtroom.Support the Podcast  If this conversation made you pause, question, or rethink justice—share it with someone who believes the law must stand firm when public opinion wavers.Subscribe for conversations that examine power, rights, and society with depth, honesty, and constitutional clarity.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a powerful conversation about storytelling as civic action—and why entertainment, when done right, can move people to remember, feel, and act.Filmmaker and producer, Anushka Shah, Founder of Civic Studios speaks about building stories that travel across borders while staying rooted in purpose. From India–UK collaborations and global co-productions to climate storytelling and gender equity, this episode explores how cinema can hold both commercial ambition and moral responsibility at the same time.A conversation about imagination as action, stories as bridges, and why hope may be the most radical narrative of our time.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot messaging alone.Not “issue-based” cinema.Not art without an audience.It’s about:India–UK creative collaboration: What cross-border storytelling makes possibleChristmas Karma: Reimagining Dickens through a South Asian, global lensGlobal Indian stories: Taking diaspora narratives to international audiencesEntertainment first: Why stories must engage before they can impactClimate storytelling: Moving beyond doomsday narratives to hope and actionCivic imagination: Awareness, emotion, and action as a storytelling frameworkWomen and representation: Who gets to tell stories—and who gets centeredFeminism in leadership: Empathy, trust, and confidence without aggressionSocial impact media: Measuring change without diluting creativityChoosing stories wisely: Audience, format, reach, and real-world relevanceIf you’ve ever wondered whether stories can truly change the world—or how creators decide which stories are worth telling—this episode offers rare clarity from inside the process.Support the Podcast  If this conversation stayed with you, share it with someone who believes stories can do more than entertain.Subscribe for conversations that explore culture, power, and imagination with depth, intention, and heart.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a thoughtful exploration of leadership, technology, and what it means to stay human in an age of constant change..As the Managing Director of Planview India, Shalini Sankarshana reflects on a career shaped by curiosity, mentorship, and the courage to say yes. From navigating global work cultures to rethinking leadership in an AI-driven world, she shares why adaptability, creativity, and learning are no longer optional—but essential.A conversation about evolution over certainty, courage with humility, and why the future of work may demand more humanity, not less.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot buzzwords.Not hype.Not fear of change.It’s about:Saying yes: How openness creates opportunity when overthinking closes doorsLeadership in evolution: Why adaptability matters more than past successTechnology as an equalizer: A platform that can democratize opportunityWomen in tech: Financial independence, systems vs. quotas, and real inclusionGlobal cultures at work: What Indian, European, and American teams teach usCreativity & synthesis: The leadership muscle every future leader must buildThe future of work: AI, emotion, and why even machines are reshaping creativityCourage with humility: Conviction without rigidityLearning as leadership: Why no leader can ever have all the answersIf you’ve ever wondered how to lead, learn, and stay relevant while the world keeps shifting, this episode offers clarity without clichés.Support the Podcast  If this conversation resonated with you, share it with someone navigating change right now.Subscribe for more conversations that explore leadership, culture, and the future with clarity, courage, and care.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a vibrant reclamation of identity and tradition.Drag artist and expressionist Patruni Chidananda Sastry dismantles Western imports to reveal the deep, ancient Indian roots of drag—from spiritual rituals to folk theatre—arguing that this art of gender expression was born here, stylised abroad, and is now coming home.A conversation about the masks we wear to tell the truth, and the stages—from temples to railway platforms—where transformation becomes revelation.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot a trend.Not just performance.Not a Western import.It’s about:Expression as gender: orange hair, cruel masks, and the deliberate confusion of the “stranimal”Redefining drag: Dressing Resembling A Gender is an ancient, pan-Indian skeletonThe sacred vs. the sensual: From ritualistic Theyyam to the erotic LaundanachA bold reclaiming: “Drag is something which was stolen from India”Beyond the “Western import” label: Seeing drag as integration, not just outer spectacleThe LGBTQ+ tag: How it raises eyes and alters perceptionDrag as public service: An HIV consultation at a railway stationCalling out appropriation: The pain of cisgender actors in exaggerated trans rolesIf you’ve ever wondered where tradition ends and queer expression begins, this episode blurs the line.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart, and courage.Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a masterclass in raw entrepreneurial grit.Creator Panasha Siotia shares her journey from a 10,000-rupee salary to building a thriving live-commerce business, powered by relentless consistency and a refusal to settle.A conversation about the fuel of ambition and the daily discipline that turns a side hustle into a legacy.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot an overnight success.Not fancy funding.Not glamorous influencer life.It’s about:The lifestyle gap that ignites a fire: when family success highlights your own playing-smallTaking the hit you need: why a smooth path never leads to a leapDedication vs. external pressure: building for yourself, not for othersThe three-year grind: performing for 60 people when no one is watchingShowing up with a headache, a fake smile, and zero excusesThe non-negotiable rule: never miss the live showHow "just keep going" transforms 60 viewers into 150Choosing business at 21, while peers chase trips and datesIf you've ever asked, "How do I keep going when nothing seems to be working?" this episode has your blueprint.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with *truth, heart, and courage.*✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: /themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a reality check to the core.Dr. Ruby Makhija, an environmental scientist and waste management expert, dissects the invisible psychology of our throwaway culture and the systems that sustain it.A conversation about the lies we tell ourselves to feel good, and the hard truths we must face to do good.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot just recycling.Not just corporate greenwashing.Not just individual guilt.It’s about:*   The myth of “away”: where our trash *actually* goes*   Designing for death: why products must have an end-of-life plan*   The manufacturer’s dirty secret: who *really* owns the mess*   The addiction of possession: how advertising sold us “more”*   Why repeating an outfit should be a badge of honor, not shame*   The radical shift: from “reuse” to “replace”*   Media’s failure: doomsday headlines vs. solution stories*   The elitist lie: that sustainability is expensive or “shabby”*   From mandate to investment: why going green *boosts* the economy*   A two-year-old’s wisdom: the hope in a banana peel*   The quiet revolution: WhatsApp groups, sharing, and the new “elite”If you’ve ever thrown something away and felt a flicker of doubt, this episode has answers.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with *truth, heart, and courage.*Music Credits : https://pixabay.com/music/ambient-butterfly-113600/✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   /themohuashow   Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:   https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#ThrowawayCulture, #ZeroWasteLiving, #SustainableMindset, #GreenEconomy, #ConsciousConsumerism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a quiet earthquake under the foundations of modern love.Actor Priyanka Bose confronts the invisible cages of partnership, power, and gaze, asking how we build relationships where no one feels suffocated by the past.A raw conversation about the claustrophobia of patriarchy, the failures of female solidarity, and the unexpected safety found in a truly present man.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot romance.Not blame.Not simple answers.It’s about:The search for a relationship free from patriarchal claustrophobiaThe painful admission: “I wouldn't fully blossom if there wasn't a man.”Witnessing a society in regression, and saying it out loudThe emancipating power of the female gaze versus the authority of the male gazeThe complex truth: we all dress for a gaze, but which one empowers?A daughter’s sharp correction: “Men don’t need the advocacy, women do.”The cost of intimacy in a backlash cultureIf you’ve ever felt confined by the old rules of love and gender, this episode seeks a new blueprint.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: / themohuashow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn: / themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: / mohua_chinappa  ►LinkedIn: / mohua-chinappa►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#ModernLove #FemaleGaze #PatriarchyUnlearned #RelationshipGoals #IntimateCinema Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of The Mohua Show is a generational punch to the heart.Author Aarti Narayan, a former MNC executive, tells the story behind her debut novel, The Lives She Carried, inspired by her grandmother, a woman frompre-Independence Kerala who turned pain into power and raised nine children against impossible odds.A conversation about what women are taught to endure and what they choose to become.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot perfection.Not heroism.Not feminist slogans.It’s about:Generations of women trained to tolerate and give awayThe male genius vs misogyny paradox of old IndiaA daughter who ran away to save herselfThe real cost of ambition: when moving to Bombay means no way backSurvival after losing everythingReinventing life with humour, rage and lemon riceWhy every child should inherit books, not traumaIf you’ve ever asked, “How did our mothers survive so much?”  this episode has answers.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with **truth, heart and courage**.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   / themohuashow   Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:   / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:   / themohuashow  Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram:   / mohua_chinappa  ►LinkedIn:   / mohua-chinappa  ►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#thelivesshecarried #familysaga #multigenerational #evocative #bookstagram #emotional #honouringwomen  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this powerful episode, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with K. J. Alphons — former IAS officer, politician, best-selling author and one of India’s most respected change-makers.From being labelled “an idiot” in school and scoring 42% in his board exam**, to becoming a topper in the IAS, India’s global face in governance, and author of The Winning Formula — Alphonse’s journey is a living testament to resilience, grit and unshakeable character. What you’ll hear in this conversation:- How failure became the first miracle of his life, not the end of the road- From learning English with a dictionary to becoming India’s best national debater for 3 years- The legendary demolitions in Delhi, taking on land mafias and top politicians with courage and preparation - Why “the greatest equipment in life is not your heart or brain, but your backbone” - Ordinary Indians doing extraordinary things — the 52 stories behind The Winning Formula - A tough message for parents, teachers and the education system — stop copying success, start discovering originality- Why reading books and building character matters more than filters, likes and overnight success About the book – The Winning FormulaAlphonse’s latest book isn’t about being superhuman —  it’s about realizing that being human is super.It features 20 stories from his own life and 32 from ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary. If you’re going through a tough phaseHere’s what Alphonse wants you to remember:  You don’t need superpowers to lead an extraordinary life — just a backbone.Support the Podcast  If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.  Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:   / themohuashow  Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:  / themohuashow  ►LinkedIn:  / themohuashow  ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why do men's mental health and domestic abuse cases often go unheard? How can we move beyond gender stereotypes in relationships and mental health?In this powerful and deeply personal episode of TMS, we sit down with Dr. Aninda Sidhana, who shares her journey of rebuilding her life multiple times while challenging societal norms. As a voice against gender stereotypes, Dr. Aninda Sidhana discusses the compassionate side of the Indian Psychiatrist Society, why divorce should not be a stigma, and how inconsistency can be the biggest red flag in relationships.She also addresses the unspoken struggles men face, the reality of false marital rape cases, and why acceptance is the ultimate key to healing.What You'll Discover:- How to rebuild your life after personal crises- The importance of destigmatizing divorce in Indian families- Why men's domestic abuse cases are often overlooked- The danger of inconsistency in relationships- How to recognize internal battles behind external smiles- Why "feelings have no gender" is crucial for mental healthReferences:Indian Psychiatric Society: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society Unpaid Labour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_workEmotional Abuse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuseHome Maker: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/Connect with the Guest: Dr. Aninda Sidhana► LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291 ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.#DrAnindaSidhana #GenderStereotypes #MensMentalHealth #DomesticAbuseAwareness #MentalHealth #RelationshipGoals #DivorceStigma #IndianSociety #MentalHealthAwareness #TMSPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to build a career in publishing? How is technology changing the world of books? And why is vulnerability the secret weapon for creative professionals?In this insightful episode of TMS, we sit down with Sudheshna, a publishing professional and writer who started her journey by writing randomly, never expecting her work would find an audience. She pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry, explaining the crucial role of a rights manager and the delicate balance between editing, rights acquisition, and international sales.Sudheshna shares why she believes there's no point in shunning AI and technology, how audio and print books can peacefully coexist, and why taking baby steps is the most sustainable path to creative success.What You'll Learn:- How to start a writing career without a grand plan- The behind-the-scenes reality of rights management in publishing- Why embracing technology doesn't mean abandoning tradition- How vulnerability becomes your greatest professional strength- The power of consistent small steps in building a creative careerReferences:National Book Trust: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_TrustFantasy Literature: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literatureSpeaking Tiger Books: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/Connect with the Guest: Sudheshna Shome Ghosh►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sushome/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be a man when your childhood was stolen by abuse? How can we create a world where male survivors are heard, believed, and healed?In this profoundly courageous episode, we sit down with Robert H. Marshall Jr.—a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, advocate, and a voice for the countless men silenced by trauma and stigma. He shares his harrowing journey of survival, the heavy cloak of societal expectations placed on men, and his mission to redefine masculinity into a force for vulnerability and connection.Robert H. Marshall Jr. opens up about the staggering prevalence of assault against men, the corrosive impact of premature exposure to pornography, and why the path to healing requires us to listen without making a survivor's pain about ourselves.What You'll Discover:*  Robert H. Marshall Jr. personal testimony as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse* How poverty and the pressure to be a "provider" disconnect men from their families* A new, healthier working definition of manhood and masculinity* The shocking statistic on male sexual assault and premature exposure to pornography* Why "This is not a them issue, this is an us issue"* The crucial rule for supporters: "You cannot make their experience about you"* The empowering truth that "Help can heal people"Join us for a vital conversation that breaks taboos, challenges toxic norms, and illuminates the path toward healing and a more compassionate understanding of masculinity.References:Understanding Sexual Abuse: https://www.rainn.org/ Male Survivor: https://malesurvivor.org/ The Mask You Live In (Documentary on Masculinity): https://therepresentationproject.org/film/the-mask-you-live-in/ ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Connect with the Guest: Robert H. Marshall Jr.►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberthmarshalljr/►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com Also Check Out:The Power of Storytelling: Insia Dariwala's Fight Against Child Sexual Abuse | Ep 195 |The Mohua Showhttps://youtu.be/SCoA1YY2c3s?si=cerUc5nEGanDj-uS Empowering Communities Through Sexuality Education with Reema Ahmad | Ep 183 | The Mohua Showhttps://youtu.be/rxHqNM3SiDE?si=fH9qYxSE2499tkw- Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to become a documentary photographer when you come from a place where art isn't considered a "real career"? How does one capture the soul of communities through a lens?In this deeply personal episode, we sit down with Mrityunjay - documentary photographer, filmmaker, and multidisciplinary storyteller. He shares his extraordinary journey of breaking away from the typical "engineer or doctor" path expected of academically bright students in India, leaving home early to pursue his calling, and building a career in visual storytelling without any formal arts background.Mritunjay opens up about the challenges of representing marginalized communities authentically, his battle with stage fright despite being a public storyteller, and why he believes letting go is the most crucial part of the creative process.What You'll Discover:- The moment he defied family expectations to choose photography over engineering- How leaving home at a young age shaped his artistic perspective- The reality of building a creative career without arts education or connections- His philosophy of "Grounded Imaginaries" and ethical storytelling- Why representing Bihari language and culture matters in visual media- Coping with stage fright while being a public artist- The art of knowing when to stop in documentary workJoin us for an intimate conversation about finding your voice, the courage to choose creativity over convention, and what it truly means to tell stories that matter.✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔Follow Us On:  ►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/Connect with the Guest: Mritunjay Kumar►Website: https://www.unpose.in/Personal/The-House-Blue►For any queries, EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where did the name "The Great Bong" come from? Can satire thrive in a pre-social media world? And how does a writer reconcile personal philosophy with ancient texts like the Bhagavad Gita?In this insightful episode, Mohua Chinappa engages in a free-wheeling conversation with Arnab Ray, the celebrated author, better known as The Great Bong. Arnab, one of India's pioneering bloggers, opens up about the origins of his iconic pseudonym and about the challenges in the book publishing industry.What You’ll Learn:The story behind the legendary name "The Great Bong"Why he started his influential blog in the pre-social media eraThe art of using literature to make people feel uneasyHis unique "interpretation of the Geeta" and the maturity that brings discomfort with certain implicationsThe real value of literature festivals and why they are popular not for the books, but for the conversationsThe challenges of publishing and the difference between writing books and scriptsThe script of a classic film he wishes he had writtenJoin us for a candid conversation that traverses from satire to scripture, exploring the mind of a writer who challenges conventions both on the page and on the screen.Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!Follow Us On: The Mohua ShowMohua Chinappa► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/► LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Connect with the GuestArnab Ray, AuthorInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatbong?igsh=MWtlaG80NThkeG1wYQ== References:Shyama Prasad Mukherjee https://share.google/ju3wzqHStx9GyoKFO Nirad C. Chaudhuri https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nirad_C._Chaudhuri Rediff.com https://share.google/idHzQqPTCLo0fmJcx Sulekha Ink https://share.google/15Y5i5ipGCVaEat63 Khushwant Singh https://share.google/0sn8imhdtseoZuL5H HarperCollins Publishers India Books, Novels, Authors and Reviews https://share.google/FPPxWaP3XzvVmK7px Ranji Trophy https://share.google/Ql1Qqnoylkq8Aes5m ► For any queries E-Mail: hello@themohuashow.comCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights ReservedDisclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are more young girls hitting puberty early?How do hormones, stress, and diet shape a woman’s body, and her mind?In this empowering episode, Mohua Chinappa speaks with Khyati Rupani, Founder & Chief Nutritionist at Balance Nutrition, about the real science behind PCOS, hormonal health, menopause, and sustainable weight loss.Khyati, a clinical dietitian and former Chief Dietitian at Lilavati Hospital, has guided over 75,000 clients globally through evidence-based, holistic nutrition. She opens up about the taboos around women’s health, the rise of emotional eating, and how food can once again become medicine, not stress.Reference links:24 Mantra Organic https://www.instagram.com/24mantraorganic?igsh=dW1neXN3dHFldDR6 Heinz Official Site - Heinz® India | Heinz https://share.google/NLZkAlPn8TXBZiFYt Vidya Balan on Inflammation https://youtube.com/shorts/ylbqAfDkniA?si=ASrNIcCWhuqyAYWM Doodhshakti Pure Ghee and Probiotic Butter Spread Online | Nutralite https://share.google/L0EF8iBg6CXe7xJT4 Kombucha - Wikipedia https://share.google/HKqKBJdcMOug9uKJP What You’ll Learn:Why puberty is starting earlier than everHow PCOS and hormonal imbalances affect women todayThe emotional connection between food and identityNatural ways to reverse fatty liver, inflammation, and diabetesWhy fad diets fail  and how to achieve sustainable weight lossMenopause myths, age-old Indian “nuskaas,” and food that healsAdvice for young nutritionists entering the wellness industryGuest: Khyati RupaniFounder & Chief Nutritionist, Balance NutritionLinkedIn: Khyati RupaniFollow The Mohua Show:Website: www.themohuashow.comInstagram: /themohuashowLinkedIn: /themohuashowFor Queries: hello@themohuashow.comKeywords / Tags:Khyati RupaniBalance NutritionPCOS treatment IndiaHormonal imbalance womenMenopause nutritionSustainable weight lossFatty liver dietInflammation and gut healthHormonal health podcastThe Mohua ShowMohua ChinappaMenopause awarenessPCOS natural cureCopyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved DisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to make a city nearly rabies-free without harming a single stray dog? How can compassion transform centuries-old practices of animal exploitation into humane alternatives? In this powerful episode we sit down with Timmie Kumar, Managing Trustee of Help in Suffering and a pioneer in India’s animal welfare movement.Why This Episode Matters:Animal welfare in India is often overshadowed by human struggles, but compassion is not a zero-sum game. Timmie Kumar reveals how Jaipur became a model for humane street dog management while challenging animal cruelty in festivals, weddings, and traditions. She also stresses the need to regulate pet ownership, end animal testing, and build empathy through education so kindness becomes a way of life.Lessons in Compassion & Change:Jaipur’s rabies-free success shows that large-scale humane interventions can save lives.Abandonment and overbreeding must end.Sensitization of police/authorities can transform society.From animal testing to zoos and sacrificial rituals, cruelty must never be justified as entertainment or tradition.Connect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the Guest:Timmie Kumar: https://www.instagram.com/timmie.kumar/ Help in Suffering: https://www.instagram.com/helpinsuffering/ References:Help in Suffering, PETA India on Zoos & Elephants, General Animal Welfare Legislation in IndiaFollow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themohuashowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/More Episodes Like This:Gargi Rawat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc3xZ8wf5do For any other queries EMAILhello@themohuashow.comDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.