Best Inflluencers Podcasts (2024)

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Solo Transmission: A Century & A Half Later 8:11

1+ y ago8:11

8:11

On the 150th episode of the show, Vineet reflects on some of the best conversations he’s had recently, and shares an important update. About the Show: The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a front-row seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy & storytelling perspectives from the brightest minds in e…

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Inside India’s Hottest Creative Shop ft. Shirley D'Costa & Manoti Jain, Supari Studios 52:41

1+ y ago52:41

52:41

Supari Studios is a decade old creative collective, the people behind some of the most loved videos and content IPs. Supari partners some of the coolest brands in India like Netflix, Tinder, Spotify, and more. On this episode, Vineet talks to Shirley D’Costa and Manoti Jain from Supari’s leadership to learn what makes the dakus tick. Find Shirley o…

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Does GenZ Listen to Indian Classical ft. Purbayan Chatterjee 55:03

1+ y ago55:03

55:03

On this episode, Vineet talks to Sitar maestro and global ambassador for classical music, Purbayan Chatterjee. Purbayan da tells Vineet the difference between the Sitar and the Veena, talks about how the perceptions for Indian classical have changed, and why it needs to be evolved for Indian youth. Find Purbayan da on his LinkTree (https://linktr.e…

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STSS Rapid: India at the Oscars 10:01

1+ y ago10:01

10:01

This week, we have a quick episode highlighting India's journey at the Oscars. From Mother India in the 50s to Naatu Naatu last week, Vineet takes us through the films that have made it to the Oscar nominations and shares trivia about them. About the Show: The Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a front-row seat to find out how the best…

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How Mirchi is Staying Hot ft. Preeti Nihalani COO, ENIL (Mirchi) 59:10

1+ y ago59:10

59:10

DId you know that out of 10 people 8 are tuned into FM radio; Only 5% are listening to some other form of audio. Out of 5%, 3% are tuning into digital audio and 2% are using some device. On this episode, Vineet talks to Preeti Nihalani, COO at ENIL. Preeti talks to Vineet about Mirchi's expansion into video, and digital apps, why radio is a tough b…

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Class is in Session ft. Madhyama Segal & Chayan Chopra 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

40:27

Vineet sits down with Madhyama and Chayan, two of the fresh faces in the new Netflix show, Class. They play the roles of Saba & Dhruv respectively. The duo tells Vineet about how they prepared for the roles, how it was working with Ashim Ahluwalia, and how they're welcoming new-found fame. Watch 'Class' on Netflix Find Madhyama & Chayan on Instagra…

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From Gulaal to Thar with Raj Singh Chaudhary 52:32

1+ y ago52:32

52:32

Writer, director, and actor Raj Singh Chaudhary takes Vineet on a film tour of the unseen parts of Rajasthan, through his movies Gulaal, Shaadistaan, and the new Netflix film, Thar. They talk about filmmaking, the Anurag Kashyap universe, Storytelling, Indian Cinema, bringing small tons and their culture alive on screen, learning on the ground, and…

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Inside the ChtrBox Growth Story with Pranay Swarup 33:53

1+ y ago33:53

33:53

If you’re keen on learning more about influencer marketing, building media tech products or growing your Startups, this episode is for you. Chtrbox founder Pranay Swarup tells Vineet about how the company has grown from their high velocity beginnings. Now operating in multiple markets, working on the biggest brands and entertainment projects, Prana…

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The Last Film Show with Dheer Momaya 45:18

1+ y ago45:18

45:18

Dheer Momaya is the Founder at Jugaad Motion Pictures, and the producer of Chhello Show, India’s entry to the Oscars this year. He’s among a crop of young creators taking Indian entertainment to the world. If you’re keen on knowing how a film gets pitched to the Oscars after being nominated, or how the next generation of great Indian filmmakers loo…

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Data Is a Creator's Best Friend with Shailesh Kapoor 46:18

2y ago46:18

46:18

Ever wondered why big films fail, or why shows get renewed or cancelled? Audience research, testing, and performance are the final word for broadcast, OTT or Film producers, and many of them, swear by Ormax - India's only specialized media research & consulting firm. On this episode, Vineet talks to Ormax Founder & CEO, Shailesh Kapoor about their …

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Shantanu Pandit's 3000 Mile Tour 38:12

2y ago38:12

38:12

If you like indie music, are curious about songwriting, or are fascinated by the logistics of putting together a tour, this episode is for you. Singer songwriter Shantanu Pandit released his first album, the critically acclaimed, Milk Teeth in 2021. He set out on a 3000 mile tour in a minivan. On this episode, Vineet & Shantanu talk about the tour,…

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Philosophy, Poetry, Production & Parenthood with Vaibhav Modi 52:29

2y ago52:29

52:29

If you want a behind the scenes look into writing and producing Webseries for OTTs, this episode is for you. Writer, producer, entrepreneur and father Vaibhav Modi runs Victor Tango productions, the banner behind Mukhbir and producer of shows like Tripling. Vineet talks to Vaibhav about his 20 years of production, how the current political climate …

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STSS 2022 Wrapped: King, Saltbae & Shane Warne 24:51

2y ago24:51

24:51

Vineet goes solo on the last episode of 2022, the best ever year for the show. Includes notes on #SpotifyWrapped, and three pop-culture nuggets to remember the year by. About the Show Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a front-row seat to find out how the best stories are told and sold. Tune in for strategy & storytelling perspectives …

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Stories of Indian Textiles with Archana Shah 55:00

2y ago55:00

55:00

Did you know that 10% of the world’s GHGs come from the textile industry? Did you know that the Indian handloom textile industry could hold the key to our country’s unemployment problems. This week on the show, I talk to Archana Shah, founder of Bandhej and author of Crafting a Future: Stories of Indian Textiles & Sustainable Practices, about the e…

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Film Script ka Bhool Bhulaiyya with Aakash Kaushik 48:41

2y ago48:41

48:41

If you've dreamt of writing for the screen, have ideas that you want to bring to life, or want to know what a film writer's struggles are like, this episode is for you. Aakash Kaushik, the writer of Bhool Bhulaiyya 2 and Thank God talks to Vineet about having an epic year, about his methods, and why writers must get more of the limelight in the fil…

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Inside Girls Hostel with Ahsaas and Shreyasi 50:08

2y ago50:08

50:08

If you're keen on learning how a show becomes a multi-season success, this episode is for you. Vineet talks to Ahsaas Channa and Shreyasi Sharma, the star and the creator of the hit Girliyapa show, Girls Hostel. Now in Season 3, on Sony Liv, Girls Hostel is a runaway success, depicting the lives of young women the way they want to be portrayed. Ahs…

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Walking Through History with Harsh 1:02:33

2y ago1:02:33

1:02:33

On this episode, Vineet takes you on a journey around Bombay with Harshvardhan Tanwar- Founder of No Footprints. They talk about the history of Bombay, the first-time ice came to the Indian subcontinent, unheard historic anecdotes, and how No Footprints is your go to place to embark on an unforgettable journey of the city of dreams. About the Show …

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How to Pitch Your Book to Mita Kapur 44:17

2y ago44:17

44:17

If you're dreaming of being a published author, or want to know what goes into getting published, this episode is for you. Vineet talks to the Director of the prestigious JCB Prize for Literature, and founder of Syaahi, one of India's first literary consultancies. Draw on Mita's wealth of experience as an agent, an editor and an author, and find ou…

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I'm Texty and I know it, with Rochelle Pinto 50:04

2y ago50:04

50:04

If you're looking for a career in writing, or pitching your stories to publications, this episode is for you. Vineet talks to editor of Tweak India, Rochelle Pinto. Conversation ranges from Rochelle's writing origins and her steep learning curve in her early journalistic years. Rochelle talks about her mission at Tweak India to tell modern stories …

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Poetry in the Instagram Age ft. Shantanu Anand 49:55

2y ago49:55

49:55

On this episode, Vineet talks to poet, performer, and Spoken Fest curator Shantanu Anand. Conversation ranges from the state of poetry in the times of Instagram, the sadness of being a Manchester United fan and Shantanu’s origins as a poet. If you like writing, poetry, or performing for an audience, this episode is for you. About the Show Storytell…

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What will Daniel Mac do for Living 38:42

2y ago38:42

38:42

It’s a big moment as Vineet asks American creator Daniel Mac a question he’s always wanted to. If you wanted to know how a creator blows up almost overnight, and becomes a global sensation - this is the episode for you. Daniel shares his journey from quitting his job in banking to create full-time, about the challenges of mastering one format, and …

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Khooni Monday's Horror Stories ft Divay Agarwal 30:52

2y ago30:52

30:52

On this episode, Vineet talks to Divay Agarwal, the brains & the voice behind the successful horror YouTube creators, Khooni Monday. Divay shares Khooni Monday's journey to become the spookiest Indian content creator on video & audio, talks about his horror inspirations and sets his sights on creating the biggest community of horror fans in India. …

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Turning Film Sets into Art ft. Rupin Suchak 54:15

2y ago54:15

54:15

On this episode, Vineet talks to virtuoso space designer Rupin Suchak, known for his work on films like Ra.One, Jai Ho, Agneepath and more. Rupin's work in films and in designing commercial spaces for the film industry's best & biggest has got everyone swooning. He tells Vineet about his methods, his philosophy and how he manages to bring fresh ide…

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Doodling Away with Neha Doodles 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

On yet another fun episode of Storytellers & Story Sellers, Vineet talks to Neha, whose passion for doodling paved her path to becoming a full-time illustrator and cartoonist. Neha shares her journey, from early days of Perusing Chartered Accountancy to getting desired doodling projects! About the Show Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives yo…

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Jamtara Diaries with Monika and Sparsh 37:48

2y ago37:48

37:48

Jamtara, the Netflix Original Series about scam callers in India's hinterland is back with Season 2. On this episode, Vineet sits down with Sparsh & Monica to talk about how their lives have changed with the runaway hit, what it was like shooting with an amazing cast and how season 2 builds on the story of the scams. About the Show Storytellers and…

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Getting Silly ft. Karan Nohria 40:39

2y ago40:39

40:39

Karan Nohria is the Gen Z entrepreneur behind the buzzy Mumbai restaurant, Silly. Billed as a place that is whatever you want it to be - a bar, a co-working space, a place to relax with your friends, Silly was the culmination of 5 years of dreaming, planning, and strategizing for Karan. On this episode, Karan tells Vineet about what motivates him, …

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A Heritage Tour of India with MSK 43:51

2y ago43:51

43:51

On this episode, travel vlogger, actor and all round great guy MSK talks to Vineet about his plans to visit all the UNESCO heritage sites in India for an upcoming effort. They also talk about MSK's Content Creator journey and get philosophical about life. Tune in! About the Show Storytellers and Storysellers Podcast gives you a front-row seat to fi…

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Every Night is a Netflix Night ft. Tanya Bami 47:07

2y ago47:07

47:07

Netflix India’s Series Head, Tanya Bami is a content development pro with a resume that also lists Viacom, Star and Sony. On this episode, Vineet talks to Tanya about how Netflix is creating something for everyone in India. With diverse programming like Web series (Mismatched, Decoupled), original thriller programming (Aranyak, Mai) reality & docum…

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Small Towns, Big Gamers ft. Elder God and AmiGaming 46:00

2y ago46:00

46:00

On this episode, Vineet talks to AmiGaming & ElderGod about their journeys as Facebook Gamers. Full-time Facebook gaming creators are taking India by storm with small-town dreams of finding their feet in the competitive world of game-streaming. Amitesh & Subhav share the similarities and expound on the differences in their journeys to the top of th…

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Theatrically Unconventional ft. Faezeh Jalali 57:50

2y ago57:50

57:50

On the episode, Vineet talks to theatre powerhouse Faezeh Jalali about her journey, inspirations and process. Faezeh is the creative brain behind acclaimed productions like Shikhandi and Strictly Unconventional. Faezeh shares her acting journey, her time on the stage as a director and her distinctive and experimental style of pysical theatre. About…

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Co-Living for Content Creators? 37:22

2y ago37:22

37:22

On this episode, Vineet talks to Azaan Feroze Sait about how he’s enabling next-level creator collaboration. Azaan runs The Hub in Bengaluru, reinventing a legacy property in the heart of the city into a place where Gen Z creators can live and work together. The Hub not only offers a co-living space for creators but also a training program that edu…

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Being Funny, Making Money ft. Saloni Gaur and Neel Gogia 45:50

2y ago45:50

45:50

Things are just getting funnier! Join Vineet Kanabar, as he talks to the renowned online influencer and content creator Saloni Gaur who is joined by Neel Gogia, Co-founder- of IPLIX media. They spill bean's over Saloni's creator journey, how influencers make money and content creators and the internet is the new home of brand advertising and conten…

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Transforming the Indian Education System ft. Imbesat Ahmad 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

52:26

India has produced one of the finest scholars for the world. But is our Education System efficient? What does it lack? And what is the fix? Join Us, as we talk to former Super 30 Student and IIT alumni, Imbesat Ahmed. On this episode, Vineet talks to the CEO of ed-tech startup FILO. Imbesat brings his diverse background in learning, teaching and bu…

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Creating the Foundry's IP Library 1:05:03

2+ y ago1:05:03

1:05:03

On this episode, storytelling veterans, Puneet Sira & Vekeana Dhillon talk to Vineet about setting up The Foundry - a place to develop stories that they'd like to tell, regardless of the medium. The duo talk about the learnings & challenges of setting up shop in India, how they're developing & producing for top OTTs, and about why writing is the he…

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The Jhund Survives: A Slum Soccer Story 43:44

2+ y ago43:44

43:44

Dr. Abhijeet Barse has taken Slum Soccer from a development project in Nagpur to global sports for all forces for good. In this episode, Vineet talks to Dr. Barse about how Slum Soccer has grown its footprint over the last decade, helping underprivileged youth around the country find their feet on the football pitch and in life. The conversation ra…

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How Pratik Gupta Leads with Empathy 1:00:36

2+ y ago1:00:36

1:00:36

On this episode, lessons in leading young creative folks and building a media empire from 33-year old Pratik Gupta. Pratik & his partner Suveer started Foxymoron nearly a decade and a half ago. Today, they're building companies building communications, tools and solutions in content IPs, web 2.0 and web 3.0. Pratik talks to Vineet about his vision …

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Darshan Doshi is Drumming Up A Storm- Darshan Doshi is Drumming Up A Storm 52:56

2+ y ago52:56

52:56

Darshan Doshi is a drum prodigy, a powerhouse of drum knowledge and a virtuoso performer who has worked on Bollywood films such as Rock On, Black, Dhoom 2, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Queen, Secret Superstar, Fitoor, and Dear Zindagi. He tours with Salim–Sulaiman, Farhan Akhtar, Adnan Sami, Diljit Dosanjh, and Amit Trivedi, and is an integral part of Coke …

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D'Evil's Personal History of Gully Rap - Part 2 1:04:13

2+ y ago1:04:13

1:04:13

In the second part of the episode, D'Evil talks about rapping with Ranveer Singh in Gully Boy and beyond. The great storyteller that D'Evil is, he breaks down hip hop for us and what it means to him. D'Evil also talks about his latest endeavor with Triller India through 'Dance Ke Deewane', to promote young talent and provide them with much-deserved…

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D'Evil's Personal History of Gully Rap - Part 1 44:09

2+ y ago44:09

44:09

In this unmissable episode, Vineet talks to gully rap OG, D'Evil, AKA Dhaval Parab, about his journey from rapping for his friends in school to rapping with Ranveer Singh in Gully Boy and beyond. The great story teller that D'Evil is, he takes us back to the days of learning to rap without knowing what rap was, to how Bombay used to hold rap cypher…

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The Sangya Project's Business of Pleasure 51:16

2+ y ago51:16

51:16

On this episode, Vineet is interviewing Tanisha, Shweta, and Aashish, the founders of the sex toys & wellness business, The Sangya Project. The founders talk Vineet through their journey from an Instagram page to a full-fledged queer-owned business. They talk about how the demand for sex toys in India is skyrocketing, the rising awareness about sex…

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Girls Can Stream Too with Rogstream & Mystic Ignite 1:09:01

2+ y ago1:09:01

1:09:01

In this episode, Vineet talks to Aparna & Kangkana, girl game streamers who are taking over the internet. The conversation takes us through Rogstream & Mystic Ignite's growth journeys, their phenomenal progress as facebook gamers, how they overcame trolling, and what they hope to achieve with their creator platforms in the world of online gaming! F…

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Usha Uthup: The Queen Mother of Indian Pop - Part 2 54:56

2+ y ago54:56

54:56

In part 2 of the chat with singer Usha Uthup and writer Srishti Jha, Vineet has Ushaji talking about the ban on her in West Bengal, sharing her life's profound philosophy, and performing some choice hits, only for the listeners of Story Tellers & Story Sellers. Usha Uthup's social media handles: ( https://www.instagram.com/singerushauthup/ ) You ca…

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The Queen Mother of Indian Pop - Part 1 44:51

2+ y ago44:51

44:51

In this episode, Vineet talks to the one, the only, the Queen Mother of Indian Pop, Usha Uthup, and writer Srishti Jha. The conversation ranges from Ushaji looking back at being an icon, her favorite musical partners, and her authorized autobiography written by Vikas Kumar Jha, translated into English by Srishti. Usha Uthup's social media handles: …

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Chhavi & Mohit's Couple Creator Journey 56:04

2+ y ago56:04

56:04

On this episode, Vineet catches up with the couple behind Shitty Ideas Trending, actress Chhavi Mittal and director Mohit Hussein. Chhavi & Mohit take Vineet on a tour of their journey from TV to digital, how Facebook helped them grow and why they chose to quit TV completely. You can catch the latest updates on Shitty Ideas Trending on: Facebook: (…

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Behind the Music of Gehraiyaan with OAFF 40:29

2+ y ago40:29

40:29

Please do fill out our Brand Recall Survey: ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HP2RVB ) On this episode, Vineet sits down with Kabeer Kathpalia, aka OAFF, the musician & producer behind the hit album of Gehraiyaan. Kabeer tells Vineet about his journey from indie to Bollywood, about making music with childhood friends Savera & Lothika, and how a pho…

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The Rocket Boys Saga with Nikkhil Advani 30:22

3y ago30:22

30:22

Please do fill out our Brand Recall Survey: ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HP2RVB ) On this episode, Vineet talks to acclaimed filmmaker Nikkhil Advani about his latest creation, a web series about the towering duo of India's Space Mission, Dr. Homi Bhabha & Dr. Vikram Sarabhai. Nikkhil tells Vineet about how the show was developed, his impressi…

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Uzair Merchant's NFT Music Video 34:52

3y ago34:52

34:52

Please do fill out our Brand Recall Survey: ( https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6HP2RVB ) On this episode, Vineet talks to filmmaker and fountainhead of creative output, Uzair Merchant. The first-ever Indian production designer in Hollywood with projects like Deadpool, Skyfall, the Misfits under his belt, Uzair talks to Vineet about his approach to bu…

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Reimagining Toys with AR with PlayShifu 41:08

3y ago41:08

41:08

On this episode, Vineet talks to the founders of AR Edu-Gaming start-up, PlayShifu. Dinesh & Vivek are leading the charge in turning everyday toys & learnings objects for kids into interactive experiences using AR. They tell Vineet about how they started by turning the ubiquitous classroom globe into a deep learning experience, how they scaled thei…

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The Making of Campus Diaries with Prem Mistry 57:59

3y ago57:59

57:59

On this episode, Vineet talks to Prem Mistry, director & producer of the MXPlayer original web series, Campus Diaries. Prem talks to Vineet about telling stories about the youth, how he learned the craft of storytelling at TVF, and his journey from a production designer to a creative entrepreneur. You can know more about Yellow Montage: ( https://w…

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The Big Movie Business with Vivek Krishnani 50:18

3y ago50:18

50:18

On this episode, Vineet talks to Vivek Krishnani, Managing Director of Sony Pictures Films India about the success of Spider-Man: No Way Home on India. Vivek also shares his observations about the business from a career spent as a top-level entertainment executive and storyteller who has helmed projects from Kaun Banega Crorepati to Padman. You can…

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