Janab, Aise Kaise?

In this episode of 'Janab Aise Kaise?', people from North East India living in Delhi share the racism and “othering” they face in everyday life because of their looks, language and identity. Students from Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur talk about being called slurs like “Chinky” and “Chinese”, being mocked for their facial features and facing harassment in public spaces. The report also looks at the larger issue of discrimination against people from the North East and recalls cases like the killing of Tripura student Angel Chakma in Dehradun. Through these personal stories and ground reporting, the video highlights how racism continues to affect many North East Indians and why there is a need for greater awareness, respect and acceptance of India’s diversity.

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In Uttarakhand’s Kotdwar, people associated with the Bajrang Dal allegedly threatened a Muslim shopkeeper, demanding that he change the name of his shop. During the incident, gym trainer and gym owner Deepak Kumar stepped in to intervene, only to find himself at the centre of the controversy. In this interview, Deepak and Vijay Rawat explain how people who came from Dehradun on January 26 escalated the situation, why Deepak introduced himself as “Muhammad Deepak,” and how he later ended up facing an FIR for speaking out. The conversation also raises serious questions about the role of the police and administration, and the impact the incident has had on Deepak’s family and livelihood.

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BJP often targets RJD and Congress over “family politics”, but in Bihar elections, its own alliance seems no different. In this episode of 'Janab Aise Kaise?', we expose how BJP, JDU, LJP, and HAM have given tickets to relatives of veteran politicians — proving that even the NDA isn’t free from parivarvad. As PM Modi says “political zamindari must end,” the ground reality says — sab golmaal hai ji sab golmaal hai!

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In India, writing or displaying posters that say “I Love Mohammad” has now led to FIRs, arrests, and even bulldozer actions. The controversy began in Kanpur during Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, when a light board with the slogan “I Love Mohammad” sparked tensions. Soon, the issue spread from Bareilly to Gujarat — in some places, people were jailed merely for putting up posters, and in others, homes and shops were demolished.

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In June 2025, the Election Commission launched the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Bihar, claiming it was meant to identify and remove “infiltrators” — illegal foreign voters — from the electoral rolls. But three months later, when the SIR ended, it turned out that 4.7 million names were deleted without any explanation. The Commission hasn’t clarified how many illegal foreigners were found or why these names were removed. From Darbhanga to Munger, officials called the data “confidential.” Even on Aadhaar, the Commission’s stance remained unclear. In this episode of 'Janab Aise Kaise?', Shadab Moizee asks — did SIR bring transparency, or did it only deepen the mystery?

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In India, writing or displaying posters that say “I Love Mohammad” has now led to FIRs, arrests, and even bulldozer actions. The controversy began in Kanpur during Eid Milad-un-Nabi celebrations, when a light board with the slogan “I Love Mohammad” sparked tensions. Soon, the issue spread from Bareilly to Gujarat — in some places, people were jailed merely for putting up posters, and in others, homes and shops were demolished.

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Nepal is facing its biggest crisis in years. A sudden ban on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and other platforms sparked massive Gen Z protests. Years of corruption, rising youth unemployment, and migration frustrations finally boiled over, toppling KP Sharma Oli’s government. Social media, public anger, and systemic corruption are shaking the very foundations of Nepal. But what’s really behind this unrest—is it the demand for a Hindu Rashtra, a return of the monarchy, or something else? Watch 'Janab Aise Kaise?' to uncover the full story.

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In this episode of 'Janab Aise Kaise?', we sit down with Maulana Mahmood Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and former Rajya Sabha MP, for an exclusive conversation. He speaks openly on dialogue with the RSS, the Kashi-Mathura dispute, PM Modi, Asaduddin Owaisi, mob lynching, the education of Muslim youth, and recurring questions around patriotism. Madani emphasizes, “It is the powerful who must show generosity; the weak cannot be expected to do so.”

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The Bhojpuri film industry is once again in controversy after the Pawan Singh–Anjali Raghav episode, raising questions about obscenity and vulgarity. But was Bhojpuri cinema always like this? In this episode of Janab Aise Kaise?, we revisit its golden legacy—Rafi, Lata, Bhikhari Thakur, Sharda Sinha—and uncover how the “navel–lehenga” trend changed its identity. With voices like Nitin Chandra, Nirala Videsia, and Neha Rathore, we explore how Bhojpuri cinema can return to its roots.

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