This week on the AMV Podcast, I speak with Mangesh Dahiwale, writer, Buddhist thinker, and one of the most articulate voices of the Ambedkarite movement. I asked him to explain Buddhism in the simplest way possible, and what followed was a reflection on loneliness, peace of mind, and what it means to be human in a restless world.

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I spoke to a law student in Kathmandu who had been part of the Nepal protest. He suggested that the so-called Gen Z protest was not only about Gen Z, and that there were many unknown forces behind it. We discuss how the protest was made, how it was organised, who gained, the future it points to, and the contradictions buried in what the media so casually labelled a Gen Z revolt. There is far more going on here. Watch here, and support us for making more of these conversations possible.

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In this episode we look at the chaos of Indian democracy, from fake IDs and Rahul Gandhi’s allegations to police roles, electoral fairness, and the Supreme Court’s stray dog ruling, in conversation with political commentator and YouTuber Meghnad.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Sumit Samos and Shainal Verma to talk about Bollywood’s long, uneasy relationship with caste, in the context of Dhadak 2. We look at where it the Indian cinema gets politics wrong, the rare moments it gets it right, and what it would take to make an anti-caste film that actually hits hard. The conversation is also about the caste politics of Tamil Nadu and and how cinema there handles caste and also on the pyschoological conflicts in anti-caste marriages, and much more.

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Durgesh is an Actor in Bollywood. He has worked in films like Highway, Dil Bechara, Sanju, Dhadak to name a few.

Here we discussed -
1. His life from Darbhanga to Mumbai.
2. His experience of working in Highway and Imtiaz Ali's way of dealing with actors.
3. His advice on dealing with loneliness in a big city.
4. Insider and outsider debate.

In this episode, we talk about the Iran–Israel conflict that feels like a trailer for something bigger, why Trump had lunch with Pakistan’s Army Chief without a press release, how power is shifting quietly across continents and what all of this actually means for India. Prof. Rajan Kumar makes sense of the mess, with context that matters.

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If you’ve spent any meaningful time on Twitter, you already know Rofl Gandhi. This is our third conversation, but his first ever video appearance. And here, you’ll see a different side of him—not just the tweeter celeb, but a political observer who understands the system from the inside. Someone who knows politicians personally and brings insights straight from ground zero.

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Today, our guest is the anonymous artist behind the widely popular internet sensation, Swineryy. She is known for creating unique Animoji art on Instagram that utilizes colourful characters to make absurd and humorous videos.

In the podcast, Swineryy discusses a range of interesting topics. Firstly, she talks about the idea and reason behind being anonymous on the internet. She also expresses her concerns about the changing algorithm on Instagram and the pressure to create generic reels. Additionally, Swineryy shares her anxieties of monetizing art and how that can affect her creative process. The podcast also covers standup culture and how it relates to her work. Finally, Swineryy talks about her experiences in Michigan and the US, giving listeners a glimpse into her life. This episode provides a fascinating insight into Swineryy's work and her perspectives on various issues.

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Comedian sings a parody, a mob trashes a comedy club, and chaos follows. I sit down with Punit Pania to talk about the madness of it all. From the mad viral trend of Studio Ghibli to the soulless churn of AI art, this episode looks at what it means to create when everything around you feels fake, loud, and slightly unhinged.

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A conversation with Shoaib Daniyal- political editor of Scroll. in. In the glow of language wars, a conversation on history, politics, and the philosophical vanity of words. Why language matters so much, often enough to reshape entire political landscapes. Tune in for a fun and very insightful podcast!

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