Heart to Heart with Anuradha Gupta

In a special season finale episode of Heart to Heart, we have a role reversal as Rachna Prasad, Head of Business Operations at Vows for Eternity interviews Anuradha about how modern matchmaking works, and all she has observed about love and partnership as Founder, CEO and Lead Matchmaker at Vows for Eternity.

Today on Heart to Heart, Anuradha meets with Amitava Kumar. His most recent novel is titled 'A Time Outside This Time', tells a story about news in the time of proganda. His last novel, 'Immigrant Montana', was named among the “notable books of the year” by the New York Times and was also included in the “best books of the year” by the New Yorker. Amitava definitely has a way with words and a lot to say about life and love. Tune in for a truly inspiring conversation.

The sincerity of love is often displayed in the most difficult times. Vinita Kamte's husband, police AC Ashok Kamte, was tragically martyred in the 26/11 attacks in Mumbai. The press and the Ram Pradhan committee report issued by the state government reported that Kamte and his fellow officers acted in haste and thus lost their lives. In an inspiring display of devotion, Vinita invoked the RTI Act in search of the truth about what happened in the final hours of her husband’s life. Today on Heart to Heart, we hear Vinita's story.

Anuradha meets with Shonali Bose, an acclaimed filmmaker known for her works such as 'The Sky is Pink', 'Margarita with a Straw' among others. Shonali approaches her work as a means to overcome personal loss. She tells her story on this episode of Heart to Heart and it's one of perseverance in the face of tremendous grief, and above all, the enduring power of love.

On the first episode of this brand new season of Heart to Heart, Anuradha speaks with award-winning broadcast journalist Barkha Dutt. She has been a reporter and news anchor at NDTV and Tiranga TV for over two decades. She currently runs her own digital news channel called 'MoJo Story'. She is also an opinion columnist with The Hindustan Times and The Washington Post. Tune in to a heartfelt conversation filled with insights about life, making it as a female entrepreneur, and so much more.

"Heart to Heart" is back with "Season 2" a series in which Anuradha Gupta’s guests share life stories of grit, gumption and gravitas, qualities that have made their journeys transform from the ordinary to the extraordinary.

In this last episode, Anuradha Gupta speaks to internationally renowned  film producer and Academy Award-winner Guneet Monga about her journey. Among Guneet's many accolades including a BAFTA nomination and being knighted with the second highest civilian honour by the French government for her contribution to world cinema.  She brings to the fore her innate ability to reinvent herself, take risks and never lose hope. Today, as founder of Sikhya Entertainment she is voted among the top 50 Indians changing India by India Today and constantly strives to champion women’s empowerment through her work as she uplifts women's narratives in Indian cinema.

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Anuradha Gupta speaks with Neelam Sethi, philanthropist, community service trailblazer and cultural ambassador. Having moved to the US in the 1970's, she has faced various challenges and played many roles. Her grit, grace and positivity make her the person she is today and she shares some wonderful anecdotes on times gone by and what has made her marriage of 50 years stand the test of time.

Tune in as Neelam takes us on her journey from India to the US.

Anuradha Gupta speaks to Madhusudan Srinivas, who is a journalist, author, husband and above all, dad to his son Abhimanyu. Madhu continues to champion the fight for disability rights for the autistic and talks about his very personal trials and triumphs through an emotional journey that started in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, but brought him to New Delhi which is home to him, Abhimanyu and his wife Shubhra.

Tune in as he enthralls us with tales of his childhood, his trails with autism & his own ups and downs.

Anuradha Gupta speaks to entrepreneur Anika Parashar about family, love, betrayal, loss and the triumph of the human spirit. Anika is the Founder CEO of The Women's Company, a company manufacturing biodegradable women's wellness products, she is also the Founder Director for ORGAN India, a charitable foundation that supports organ donation in India, a cause very close to Anika's heart. Among her many talents is also the work of a Women's Healthcare Advocate, it's no wonder that she has been featured in the 2nd edition '50 Women of Pure Wonder'.  

Listen to the inspirational journey and insights of Anika Parashar.