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Understanding Taxes as a Newly Formed Small Business - Part 2 of the Small Business Starter Kit 28:24

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Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana is India’s first theatre podcast brought to you by Aadyam Theatre, An Aditya Birla Group Initiative. Listen in to conversations with actors, writers, directors, and more. We'll chat about their careers, their creative process and definitely some interesting stories. We'll explore what it takes to make it in this challenging yet rewarding business and how these talented people have managed to do it. Remember to subscribe and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@AadyamTheatre/podcasts

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Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana

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Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana

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Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana is India’s first theatre podcast brought to you by Aadyam Theatre, An Aditya Birla Group Initiative. Listen in to conversations with actors, writers, directors, and more. We'll chat about their careers, their creative process and definitely some interesting stories. We'll explore what it takes to make it in this challenging yet rewarding business and how these talented people have managed to do it. Remember to subscribe and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. https://www.youtube.com/@AadyamTheatre/podcasts

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Exclusive Audio Cut: The Craft of Writing! Ft. Abhishek Majumdar, Irawati Karnik, and Siddharth Kumar. 1:21:14

4 days ago1:21:14

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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 our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Listen now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling! To know more, listen to the exclusive cut of the episode now!…

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Do's and Don'ts of Script writing | Ft. Irawati Karnik, Abhishek Majumdar & Siddharth Kumar 1:06:34

5 days ago1:06:34

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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 our guests here have the answers just for you! They share their personal journeys, creative challenges, and writing philosophies that have helped them shape some of the most powerful stories in Indian theatre. Whether you’re an aspiring scriptwriter or simply love theatre, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration!Watch now to uncover the secrets of great storytelling! 00:00 - 01:02 (Intro) 01:02 - 02:40 (Guest Introduction) 02:40 - 10:35 (What inspired you to be Playwrights?) 10:36 - 16:19 (Writer’s Bloc and Why did it shut?) 16:20 - 21:29 (How do you decide what to write? 21:30 - 22:32 (Story behind Chappa Katta) 22:33 - 25:53 ( Theatre becoming a Thesis) 25:54 - 31:24 (Constraints of Practically Writing a play) 31:25 - 35:37 (Controversies and Its Impact on your work) 35:38 - 36:10 (Language of the Newspaper) 36:11 - 37:10 (The Djinns of Eidgah and Pulwama Attack) 37:11 - 40:00 (Compulsion to make plays entertaining?) 40:01 - 43:14 (How does a play lose relevance?) 43:15 - 47:08 (Modifying previous works) 47:09 - 51:49 (Is there a lack of original writing?) 51:50 - 53:01 (Programs for young writers) 53:02 - 55:11 (Good Theatre and Bad Theatre Scene) 55:12 - 58:52 (Slow Burn) 58:53 - 1:02:39 (Advice for Writers) 1:02:40 - 1:06:16 (Your Own Favourite Piece of Writing) 1:06:17 - 1:06:35 (Outro) 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and stay tuned for more incredible episodes this season!…

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Exclusive Audio Cut - Can Acting be Learnt? Ft. Atul Kumar, Nimmy Raphel & Vinay Kumar 1:31:15

20 days ago1:31:15

1:31:15

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 acting be learned?” The conversation covers all aspects, ranging from personal anecdotes to research, methodology and the teachings of Veenapani Chawla. A beautiful, insightful conversation opens up multiple perspectives toward the depths of theatre as a discipline, medium of expression and an art form! Listen to the exclusive cut of the episode now!…

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How to Become a Performer ft. Vinay Kumar, Nimmy Raphel & Atul Kumar 59:24

21 days ago59:24

59:24

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 acting be learned?”. The conversation covers all aspects, ranging from personal anecdotes to research, methodology and the teachings of Veenapani Chawla. A beautiful, insightful conversation opens up multiple perspectives toward the depths of theatre as a discipline, medium of expression and an art form! Watch the episode to know more!…

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Exclusive Audio Cut- Politics x Theatre | Ft. Sunil Shanbag & Geetanjali Kulkarni 37:44

5 weeks ago37:44

37:44

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 big part of their lives and made a change in some form. To get an exclusive cut of the conversation, listen to the episode now! Produced by MnM Talkies.…

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Theatre for Change: The Voice of the Nation | Ft. Sunil Shanbag & Geetanjali Kulkarni 55:39

5 weeks ago55:39

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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 big part of their lives and made a change in some form. To know more, watch the entire episode now! Produced by MnM Talkies 00.00-00.35- Intro. 00.35- 01.49- Cold Open. 1.50-2:45 -Intro to ep and Guest intro. 2:46- 07:07- Beginning of their theatre journey! 07:08- 08:32- Gitanjali's journey to NSD. 08:33- 09:15 - Process of getting into NSD. 09:16- 10:50 - The importance of formal training. 10:51- 14:51 - Key Productions and influence. 14:52- 19:21- QUEST and Goshtarang. 19:22- 22:32 - Stories from Cotton 56, Polyester 84. 22:33- 24:44 - Theatre of Roots and the danger of appropriation 24:45- 26:12 - Gitanjali as a producer. 26:13- 26:51 - The importance of working in a theatre production. 26:52- 30:51 - Sex, Morality and Censorship! 30:52- 32:45 - Sunil's struggles with Censorship 32:46-33:43 - Self censorship 33:44- 37:48- The importance of theatre that questions. 37:49- 40:28- Safdar Hashmi. 40:29- 41:44- Sunil's acting career. 41:45- 44:58 - Audience interaction. 44:59- 55:41 - Slow Burn! 55:42- 56:15- End.…

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The Art of Making People Laugh | Ft. Anu Menon, Vrajesh Hirjee & Varun Thakur 49:43

6 weeks ago49:43

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Exclusive Audio Cut - The Art of Making People Laugh! | Ft. Anu Menon, Vrajesh Hirjee and Varun Thakur 37:08

6 weeks ago37:08

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Trailer - Season 2 | New Season New Stories 1:25

7 weeks ago1:25

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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 things theatre and beyond. Additionally, we have two versions of the show this time- one that you can watch on YouTube and another with exclusive content that you can hear on all audio platforms. Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, coming soon! Produced by MnM Talkies Disclaimer: The views, thoughts and opinions expressed by our guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Aadyam, its producers, or affiliates. We strive to promote respectful and inclusive conversations. We do not intend to offend or hurt the sentiments of any individual, community, caste, religion, gender, or ethnicity. Viewers and Listener’s discretion is advised.…

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The family business ft. Akash & Aadhar Khurana 56:57

1 year ago56:57

56:57

Discussing familial dynamics, the theatre world, and meaningful career advice! In this episode, Akarsh Khurana engages in a friendly, reflective conversation with his father Akash and brother, Aadhar discussing their relationship as theatre artists. The conversation traverses the duality of their roles as family and colleagues, exploring the balance between personal and professional dynamics. They also share their views on the recent evolution in the theatre world, attributing shifting audience sensibilities to changes in performance style and content. They elaborate on their respective journeys in the theatre world. The episode concludes by sharing some valuable advice for those seeking to build a meaningful theatre career, emphasising commitment and passion for the craft. An episode you just shouldn't miss.…

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Two Trailblazers ft. Mantra & Sarang Sathaye 52:06

1 year ago52:06

52:06

In this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana, Sarang Sathaye and Mantra discuss their leap into regional and audio content creation. Discussing their individual journeys into the world of performing arts starting in smaller towns and moving to the urban hubs, the episode reveals how both Sarang and Mantra pioneered into uncharted territories with BhaDiPa and MNM Talkies, respectively. Sarang talks about the challenge to represent local stories through BhaDiPa and appeal to a widespread audience; Mantra shares about MNM Talkies, how it united his love for radio, cinema and theatre, and its impact. Catch this fun, roller coaster episode with two pioneers of the new age entertainment scene.…

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Sharing the limelight ft. Zayn Khan & Abhishek Saha 49:28

1 year ago49:28

49:28

Bonded by their love of theatre, Zayn Khan and Abhishek Saha have had very different routes to making it in the world of entertainment. They open up to Akarsh Khurana and share how their journey has been so far and how it's going. Tune in for some amazing insights and a sparkling conversation on this episode of Unscripted with Akarsh Khurana.…

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Stage sisters ft. Dilshad Edibam & Tahira Nath 49:20

1 year ago49:20

49:20

In this insightful episode, Akarsh Khurana delves into the fascinating journey of Tahira Nath and Dilshad Edibam, two remarkable writers and actors whose collaborative spirit has left an indelible mark on the world of theatre. From their humble beginnings in the realm of children's theatre, where they co-directed the enchanting production 'Natkhat Krishna,' to their ventures into writing and acting for various platforms, including OTT, their creative synergy has yielded numerous captivating narratives that resonate with audiences of all ages. Discover the intricacies of their artistic bond, the genesis of their partnership, and the multitude of projects that have defined their shared path in the world of performing arts. Tune in as we unravel the dynamic interplay of creativity, camaraderie, and unwavering passion that defines the enduring collaboration between these stage sisters.…

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Achche Insaan aur Theatre ft. Ayesha Raza & Kumud Mishra 51:44

1 year ago51:44

51:44

As far as theatre power couples go, there are few more powerful than the duo of Ayesha Raza Mishra and Kumud Mishra. Tracing their journeys from the beginning with Akarsh Khurana, the couple shares more than just their work life… find out more, tune in on your favourite podcast app.

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A Life in the Theatre ft. Lillete Dubey 1:04:06

2 years ago1:04:06

1:04:06

From the sacred stages of theatre to the dazzling lights of Bollywood, Lillete Dubey has etched her name in gold with her unparalleled talent and unwavering passion. Akarsh Khurana brings you an exclusive glimpse into the world of theatrical brilliance that defines this artist's genius. Stay tuned, because this podcast episode isn't just a conversation; it's a front-row ticket to the spectacular life of a true artist!…

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