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-friendly series makes the past feel personal—and the future feel full of possibility.
🎧 Start listening. The city’s secrets are waiting.
Credits:
Creators: Thea Sunkersett, Shamoni Mulay and Shreerang Sunkersett.
Team: Dhanasshri Bhalekar (Director), and Sarang Shirsat (Production).
Inspired by the book: "महाराष्ट्राचे शिल्पकार आधुनिक मुंबईचे आद्य शिल्पकार नामदार जगन्नाथ उर्फ नाना शंकरशेट"
Special thanks to:
President Maharashtra rajya sahitya Aani Sanskriti Mandal Mumbai - Dr. Sadanand More
Senior Journalist - Mr.Ravindra Bedkihal
Writer - Mr. Amar Shende
Created with ❤️ love in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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