Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana

In this powerful season finale, Akarsh Khurana sits down with the legendary Shah family - Naseeruddin Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah, Heeba Shah, Imaad Shah, and Vivaan Shah for their first-ever podcast appearance together.Through candid reflections, spirited banter, and deeply personal stories, the Shahs take us behind the curtain of their remarkable lives in Indian theatre and cinema. From the early days of artistic rebellion and backst...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana – Season 2, we shine the spotlight on a new generation of storytellers redefining performance and creativity — Prajakta Koli, Zervaan Bunshah, Aadar Malik and Aisha Ahmed.From viral videos to theatre stages, screen roles to sketch comedy, these multi-talented creators and performers have carved out unique spaces for themselves in a rapidly evolving entertainment landscape. They join...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh.

With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts.

What does it mean to hold space ...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana - Season 2, we celebrate the fierce, fearless, and fabulous women of Indian theatre — Anahita Uberoi, Purva Naresh, Girija Godbole, and Manasi Parekh.

With decades of experience on stage and screen, these powerhouse performers and storytellers take us behind the curtain to explore the craft, chaos, and courage it takes to thrive in the performing arts.

What does it mean to hold space ...

In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheeba Chaddha, Neil Bhoopalam, and Shweta Tripathi.

From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and story...

In this episode of Unscripted, we explore the art of storytelling and the creative journey behind the scenes with three dynamic voices from the world of Indian cinema and theatre — Sheebha Chadha, Neil Bopanna, and Shweta Tripathi.

From navigating the transition between stage and screen to crafting authentic performances, this episode dives into questions like: What does it take to truly embody a character? How do actors and storyte...

In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And ...

In this episode of Unscripted, we dive deep into the world of storytelling, scriptwriting, and the creative process with three brilliant scriptwriters from the Indian Theatre Society - Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. This episode covers questions like What does it take to write a compelling script?How do writers bring characters to life on stage?What are the struggles and triumphs of being a playwright? And ...

This episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana covers some very interesting aspects of the teaching methodology of theatre in India. Our esteemed guests and forerunners of Adishakti Vinay Kumar and Nimmy Raphel along with the visionary director Atul Kumar talk of the various approaches that might help budding thespians.

This episode can act as a guide to learning theatre, while the main question that was posed to them was “Can acti...

This episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana covers some very interesting aspects of the teaching methodology of theatre in India. Our esteemed guests and forerunners of Adishakti Vinay Kumar and Nimmy Raphel along with the visionary director Atul Kumar talk of the various approaches that might help budding thespians. This episode can act as a guide to learning theatre, while the main question that was posed to them was “Can acti...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, we dive deep into the interaction and relationship of theatre and politics. Our guests, renowned director Sunil Shanbag and well known actor Gitanjali Kulkarni throw light on aspects that develop a deeper understanding of how politics truly affects and influences theatre.

From their own plays to their residencies and goodwill projects like Goshtarang and Quest, theatre has been a b...

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, we dive deep into the interaction and relationship of theatre and politics.

Our guests, renowned director Sunil Shanbag and well known actor Gitanjali Kulkarni throw light on aspects that develop a deeper understanding of how politics truly affects and influences theatre. From their own plays to their residencies and goodwill projects like Goshtarang and Quest, theatre has been a b...

In the first episode of season 2 of the Aadyam Podcast, Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana we cover all things funny! The conversation, led by our host and blessed by our guests Anu Menon, Vrajesh Hirjee and Varun Thakur ranges from standup specials to theatrical performances. We dive deep into the art of comedy, the process of building jokes, dealing with self-censorship, the struggles of getting non comic work for typically comic act...

In the first episode of season 2 of the Aadyam Podcast, Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana we cover all things funny! The conversation, led by our host and blessed by our guests Anu Menon, Vrajesh Hirjee and Varun Thakur ranges from standup specials to theatrical performances.

We dive deep into the art of comedy, the process of building jokes, dealing with self-censorship, the struggles of getting non comic work for typically comic acto...

Presenting: Season two of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, an Aadyam Podcast produced by MnM Talkies.

This season is funny, controversial, exciting and extensive. Ranging from comedy to playwriting to feminism, we have it all ready and waiting for you! We have for you a diverse collection of very interesting and insightful conversations with our extremely enthusiastic guests.

Over these 8 episodes we will talk considerably about all...