Magic Nana Ajoba

What do a lost museum, a forgotten play, and a public garden have in common? They were all part of one man’s dream to make Mumbai magical. 🌳🎭📚 In this episode, Thea and her parents travel back to 19th-century India to uncover how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) helped build the city’s very first museum, theatre, and green spaces.

But how did he inspire artists, writers, and even children to believe in beauty? And what s...

What happens when one Indian walks into a room full of British lawmakers—and decides to rewrite the rules? 🏛️ In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents follow Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), one of India’s first lawmakers, as he takes a seat at the table and shakes the system from the inside. But what laws did he fight to change? And how did his quiet courage ripple through generations?

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What if one quiet voice could shake courtrooms, challenge colonial power, and even reach the Queen of England? 🗣️🇮🇳 In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents uncover the bold moves of Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), the first Indian Justice of the Peace. But Nana didn’t raise his fist—he raised a petition. Discover how he rewrote the rules of justice, pushed Parliament to listen, and sparked a movement that wou...

What if your city was falling apart, and one person stepped up to rebuild it? 🏥💡🚰 In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents explore how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) transformed 19th-century Mumbai from a struggling town into a thriving city. From free clinics and maternity hospitals to gas lamps, clean water, and even defending cremation rights, Nana used smart ideas and big heart to change lives. A powerful ...

What if your city’s very first train ride started with one man’s dream? 🚂 Join 8-year-old Thea and her parents as they time-travel to 1853 and meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett), the visionary who helped launch India’s first railway. From donating land to offering office space in his own home, Nana laid the tracks—literally—for a new India.

Perfect for young listeners exploring Indian history, this episode features fire...

What do doctors, artists, Sanskrit scholars, and second-chance students all have in common? 🧐 They were shaped by one man’s mission: to make learning a superpower for everyone. Join 8-year-old Thea and her parents as they discover how Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) built colleges, launched scholarships, protected ancient Indian languages, and even started schools for kids who needed a second chance.

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What if schools in 1800s India were only for a few—and one man changed that forever? 🎒✊ In this episode, 8-year-old Thea and her parents time-travel to meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet (Sunkersett) and Scottish Governor Elphinstone, who launched a quiet education revolution in Mumbai. From starting Elphinstone College to sending his own daughters to school, discover how Nana fought for equality in the classroom. A history podcast...

What do a sea goddess, a royal dowry, and a betel leaf business have in common? 🤔 They all helped shape Mumbai! In this first episode of Magic Nana Ajoba, 8-year-old Thea and her parents uncover the true story of Mumbai’s origins—through temples, traders, and a visionary named Jagannath Shankarshet (Sunkersett).

If you're looking for an Indian history podcast for kids (or grownups who love a good story), this one’s packed with surp...

What if the city you live in was shaped by one man—and you’d never heard his name?

🕵🏽‍♂️ Meet Jagannath “Nana” Shankarshet, the forgotten hero who helped build Mumbai’s schools, trains, gardens, laws... and legacy. In Magic Nana Ajoba, 8-year-old Thea and her parents time-travel through 1800s Bombay, uncovering magical true stories hidden beneath the city’s streets. Packed with sound effects, heart, and history, this family-frien...