Chasing Creativity with Kiran Manral

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral gets into the mind of Shweta Kaushik, Founder and Creative head of SKID, the creative brain behind the interiors of some of the most famous and popular restaurants and bars in Mumbai like Bayroute, Tresind, Olive, Hitchki, and many, many more. They discuss her creative process from ideation to execution, what it takes to create a cutting edge interiors experience in hospitality, being constantly ahead of the trend, and designing for practicality and functionality.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

On this week's episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with the fab duo of Raj and DK, whose latest series Guns & Gulaabs just dropped on Netflix. With a penchant for pushing boundaries, Raj and DK have mastered the art of storytelling that captivates audiences worldwide. They've brought us a range of films that defy traditional categorizations, from the quirky zombie-comedy "Go Goa Gone" to the action-packed "Shor in the City" and the incredibly popular espionage thriller series "The Family Man." What sets Raj and DK apart is their ability to infuse their creations with a distinct Indian flavor while maintaining a global appeal. Their innovative vision has not only caught the attention of audiences but also garnered critical acclaim.

In a freewheeling conversation, they speak about their journey, their cinematic influences, their creative process and more.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

Rewriting myths, telling stories
In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with Koral Dasgupta, author and founder of the digital storytelling platform, Tell Me Your Story. They speak about the creative process, retelling mythology, where stories come from and much much more.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with designer, graphic artist and the founder of Drawater, Mishta Roy on how she got into design, her love for the visual world, how she goes about from brief to concept to design, working with peripheral neuropathy, and her later passion miniature gardens.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with music journalist and editor of Rolling Stone India, spoken word poet Nirmika Singh about music, her love for singing and her passion for music and her spoken word series #AurSuno, powerful performative poems that have powerfully redefined the female voice in Hindi poetry.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with  Indian poet, art critic, cultural theorist, independent curator and Sahitya Akademi awardee Ranjit Hoskote, about words and art, how they came to him, the importance of art for human beings, the challenges of art curation and why we need to value and respect our pluralistic narratives.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with actor and anchor Shruti Seth on her journey in the glamour world, how she tried to overcome being typecast, her love for yoga, and the joy from challenging herself and retraining in a sphere completely different from what she has been doing so far, art based therapy.

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Show credits:
Produced by: Taha Shamshuddin 
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

In this week's episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral speaks with social worker, sculptor, artist Rouble Nagi, about how she creates her art, her work in empowering the underprivileged and women, her inspirations, and much more. 

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Show credits:
Produced by: Jyoti Chaurasia
Sound Engineer: Siddharth Adhicary

She's a producer who has made some of the most iconic films and shows in India. Over the years, she has also expanded her sphere of creativity beyond the screen. 

In this truly freewheeling conversation with Kiran Manral, Elahe Hiptoola shares her thoughts on creativity, being a filmmaker, offering spaces for creative people and most importantly, being a Hyderabadi! 

In this episode of Chasing Creativity, host Kiran Manral chats with sexual health educator, influencer and mythologist, Seema Anand on how she reinvented herself during the lockdown and made instagram her medium, and went on to become a phenomenon. She spoke about storytelling and sexuality, being an older person in what is perceived as a younger person's space, of trolling, and much more.

Don't miss this special episode!

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Show Producer- Jyoti Chaurasiya

Sound Engineer- Siddharth Adhicary