Let’s Talk Bharat

India to reap demographic dividends – Ashish Kumar Chauhan

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by Ashish Kumar Chauhan, the head of the National Stock Exchange and chancellor of the University of Allahabad. The technocrat is optimistic about Bharat’s growth story over the next 40 years because of its large young population as compared to a graying Europe and the US. He feels confident that for the first time in his lifetime, the nation controls the circumstances and not the other way around. He cites inclusive growth as a case in point as a bulk of the country’s rural population is enjoying the benefits of technological advancements such as the mobile phone revolution that has transformed their daily lives.

A strong India challenges Western hegemony – Mahes Jethmalani

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by leading criminal lawyer and constitutional law expert Mahesh Jethmalani. He prioritizes national self-interest over diplomatic outreach, exemplified in Kashmir’s formal integration into India, which was achieved through legal reclassification in August 2019. Jethmalani lauds Bharat as a nation “on the move” while weighing in on India’s friendship with Russia since “time immemorial.” He sees Bharat emerging as a formidable economic and military force, and harbors optimism for the years up to 2047, which will mark centenary celebrations for India’s independence from colonial rule.

Pride in being unapologetically Indian - Anupam Mittal

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by the pioneering entrepreneur Anupam Mittal, who reshaped the dynamics of digital connectivity with Shaadi.com, a matchmaking portal that was established before the dotcom boom. Mittal has become one of the leading Indian voices in antitrust allegations against US tech giants such as Google, which has removed several Indian apps from its Play Store due to a payment dispute over service fees. He emphasizes the growing sense of national pride for Indians, which is reflected in the country’s passport ranking, diplomatic position, or soft power, and the shift away from Western customs to embracing Bharat’s identity unapologetically.

Bharat’s quest for justice – Satish Maneshinde

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by ace criminal lawyer Satish Maneshinde. The legal eagle recounts some memorable cases from his illustrious career, including defending film star Sanjay Dutt for possession of illegal arms. Bollywood’s most preferred legal mind singles out Prime Minister Narendra Modi for doing away with one British colonial-era law at a time and for getting rid of English as a medium of instruction in courtrooms, along with other path-breaking judicial reforms. Explore Bharat’s quest to deliver justice as Maneshinde charts the country’s jurisprudence, in this edition of Let’s Talk Bharat.

Mumbai’s ambitious five-year plan – Niranjan Hiranandani

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by property tycoon Niranjan Hiranandani, who recently went viral by traveling in a Mumbai suburban train to reinforce the value of time. The real estate guru gives a peek into his formative years and the lifelong pursuit of excellence. He even joins Kher in sync to debut in his newest endeavor, singing! Hiranandani also details his ambitious mission to make Mumbai slum-free. Decode Bharat’s march towards path-breaking inclusive growth through the prism of Hiranandani in this edition of Let’s Talk Bharat.

India’s global and cultural impact - Amish Tripathi

In this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat, Anupam Kher is joined by banker-turned-best-selling author and former diplomat Amish Tripathi to discuss India’s rich history, which shapes its contemporary reality. Tripathi details how Bharat’s culture is increasingly influencing global perspectives, which are shifting away from the dominant influence of the Anglosphere. He cites the recent inauguration of the temple at Ram Janmabhoomi as a “civilizational moment” where every individual — regardless of faith — can find eternal truth. Tune in to learn of India’s position as a global soft power on this episode of Let’s Talk Bharat.