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A discussion on architecture, city plan of Bombay, urban planning 101, what is art deco, the history of art deco in Mumbai, urban design of the city, the urban history of Navi Mumbai, purpose of cities, the work of Charles Correa and a national Indian architectural style. Lots of references to Modernism, Bombay Deco, Victorian Gothic, CIDCO, Urbanism, Heritage Conservation and other topics!

Mustansir Dalvi, architect, professor at Sir JJ School of Art, Architecture and Design, author and poet: https://mustansirdalvi.com/about/

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1:22 Introduction

3:00 Falling In Love With Architecture

5:18 Architecture & Poetry

7:57 Urban History 101: The City Plan of Bombay

12:55 The History of Art Deco Architecture?

18:27 Architecture 101: What is Art Deco?

26:56 Examples of Art Deco Architecture

31:11 Art Deco Under British Colonialism

33:33 Art Deco in Bombay vs. New York

36:34 Time & Context in Interpretation of Architecture

40:23 Form vs. Function

48:48 Cement53:22 Charles Correa59:06 Urban History 101: The City Plan of Navi Mumbai

1:08:16 Navi Mumbai vs. Chandigarh

1:10:06 The Purpose of Navi Mumbai

1:19:16 The Purpose of Mumbai

1:23:55 National Architectural Style in India1:32:42 Lego Interpretation

1:34:58 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Structures, Architect)

1:38:58 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#architecture

Pia Sutaria, ballet dancer and founder of Institute of Classical & Modern Dance India, talks about her journey, growing up with Tara Sutaria, ballet 101, musical theatre and challenges with dance in India.

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0:52 Introduction

1:58 Falling In Love With Ballet

5:12 Are You Born A Dancer?

7:48 Growing Up With Tara

10:02 Ballet 101: What Is Ballet?

13:40 The Magic of Ballet

17:18 Ballet 101: Fundamentals

20:06 Benefits of Ballet & Dance

23:28 History of Ballet in India

28:45 Brain Drain in India

33:03 Ballet Fusion in India

35:26 Challenges with Ballet in India

40:48 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models, Dancers)

43:48 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#ballet #dance

Sundar Sarukkai, philosopher and author of Water Days & Following A Prayer, talks about the philosophy of ethics, philanthropy, JRD Tata, Mahatma Gandhi, Trusteeship, identities, cities, architecture, spaces, symmetry and the philosophy of math.

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0:57 Introduction

3:15 JRD Tata & Gandhi’s Philosophy of Trusteeship

13:05 Wealth & Ownership19:37 The Ethics of Philanthropy

50:32 Is All Philanthropy Selfish?

56:47 Does The Source Of The Money Matter?

58:49 What Makes Up The Identity of a City?

1:04:57 Majority & Minority Groups

1:13:07 What Makes Up The Identity of a City? (Contd.)

1:16:07 What is the Social?

1:34:55 The Philosophy of Architecture, Symmetry & Spaces

1:45:31 Philosophy of Math, God & Intelligent Design

2:00:44 Lego Interpretation

2:01:58 The Beauty of Philosophy

#philosophy

Rajeev Khandelwal, actor known for Kahin Toh Hoga, Left Right Left, Aamir, Shaitaan & Table No. 21, talks about his journey, acting techniques for daily soaps vs. films vs. reality shows, experience on Kahin Toh Hoga, Left Right Left & Sach Ka Saamna, the business of TV serials and independent films in India and stardom.

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TIMELINE

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1:04 Introduction

2:09 Journey Into Acting

6:50 Motivation

15:13 Kahin Toh Hoga & The Era of Indian Daily Soaps

21:04 Daily Soaps vs. Films: Acting

25:11 Daily Soaps vs. Films: Audience

26:52 Daily Soaps vs. Films: Preparation

29:47 The Business of Indian Daily Soaps

33:49 Why Was Television Not Given Its Due?

38:04 Moving To A Smaller TV Network

42:25 Acting vs. Stardom

44:42 Getting Into Movies

50:48 The Business of Bollywood

58:41 Dark Side of Bollywood

1:03:20 Sach Ka Saamna

1:08:38 Lego Interpretation

1:09:50 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood

Manu S. Pillai, historian and author of The Ivory Throne, False Allies, Rebel Sultans and Gods, Guns & Missionaries, talks about the magic of history, paintings of Raja Ravi Varma, his journey, Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, Hindu nationalism, history of Hinduism, politics, power, defiance, princely states, British colonialism and women in Indian history.

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1:06 Intro

2:52 Case Study: Discovering History Through Art

12:23 Getting Into History

18:49 The Use & Abuse of History

23:09 The History of the Forgotten

32:23 Who Shapes History?

38:05 Is Ethnic Conflict Inevitable?

40:37 The Evolution of the Modern Hindu Identity

44:54 Hindutva & Hindu Nationalism

48:43 The Role of the Historian

55:42 Role of Language

59:05 The Psychology of Power

1:04:54 The Power of the Princely States

1:10:13 Powerful Women in Indian History: Maharani Jamnabai Gaekwad

1:16:07 Psychology of Defiance

1:21:18 Process Behind Writing History Books

1:30:36 Lego Interpretation

1:31:34 Inspirations, Legacy & Meaning of Life

#indianhistory

Kubbra Sait, actor & emcee known for Sacred Games and Foundation, talks about being a jack of all trades, how to be a good host or emcee, her journey into acting, auditioning for Kukoo for Sacred Games, what she learnt from Anurag Kashyap and Nawazuddin Siddiqui along with how she healed from trauma.

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TIMELINE

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1:02 Intro

2:01 Jack Of All Trades

9:38 Finding Yourself

15:08 Emceeing 101: How To Be A Good Host?

23:01 Acting 101: Acting School vs. Life’s Experiences

29:51 Auditioning For Kukoo For Sacred Games

34:06 Acting 101: Collaboration

38:38 Playing Kukoo For Sacred Games

43:22 Dealing With Trauma

51:00 Channeling Tragedy in Acting

54:39 Lego Interpretation

56:23 Inspirations (Books, Movies, Role Models)

1:00:16 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood

Owen Flanagan, philosopher and professor at Duke University and NYU Abu Dhabi, talks about the philosophy of happiness, the Happiness Agenda, morality & ethics, the philosophy of Mencius, the Sprout Theory, Xunzi, Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the Heinz Dilemma, moral nihilism and the philosophy of anger.

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1:02 Introduction

3:01 Should Individuals Aim For Happiness?

14:30 Should Nations Aim For Happiness?

26:59 Owen’s Journey Into Philosophy

38:11 Moral Philosophy 101: Is Human Nature Inherently Good or Evil?

47:30 Moral Philosophy 101: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development & The Heinz Dilemma

56:02 Criticisms of Kohlberg’s Theory

1:00:35 Moral Nihilism & Moral Realism

1:08:36 Universal Model For Morality?

1:20:02 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Evil?

1:28:58 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Neutral/Useful?

1:31:53 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Good/Beneficial?

1:34:25 Universal Consensus on Anger

1:39:48 Lego Interpretation

1:40:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#philosophy #moralphilosophy

Hansal Mehta, director of Bollywood movies Shahid, Aligarh and shows like Scam 1992 & Scoop, talks about his journey in films, Khana Khazana, filmmaking 101: camera lenses, colour correction, camera angles, creating characters along with the business of Bollywood, cinema vs. OTT and the problems with the industry.

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0:59 Introduction

2:29 Growing Up With Theatre & Films

10:04 Working In A Video Library

13:16 Khana Khazana

17:25 Luck & Destiny

18:25 Filmmaking 101: The Scene From Aligarh

27:44 Creative Process

30:55 Directing 101: Camera Shots & Angles

33:48 Directing 101: Camera Lens

44:16 The Purpose of Films

49:05 Timing, Audiences & Trends

51:53 Omerta & ‘Dark’ Films

53:49 Method Acting: Rajkummar Rao & Manoj Bajpayee

1:00:58 Cinemas vs. OTT

1:07:58 Big Budgets

1:11:31 PR & Marketing

1:17:05 Lego Interpretation

1:17:34 Greatest Films, Filmmakers & Actors

1:20:42 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood

Todd Reisz, architect and author of Showpiece City & Building Sharjah, talks about falling in love with architecture, the history of Dubai, Sharjah and the Middle East along with an architecture & city planning 101 masterclass: how architecture tells the story of these cities, case studies on the National Bank of Dubai, World Trade Center, Sharjah Central Souk, Sharjah Post Office, the city plan of Dubai and Sharjah and addressing criticisms of the design.

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1:11 Introduction

2:33 Falling In Love With Architecture

5:15 Why Todd Started Writing About The Middle East

13:05 The History of Dubai

18:18 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Dubai

24:52 The Importance of a City Plan

27:40 Form, Function & Marketing

29:33 Architecture Case Study: The National Bank of Dubai

43:57 What Is The Architectural Style of Dubai?

53:21 What Makes An Identity Of A City?

1:00:13 Architecture Case Study: The World Trade Center in Dubai

1:09:52 Addressing Criticism of Dubai Architecture

1:19:22 Urban Planning 101: The Master Plan Of The City of Sharjah

1:23:28 Sharjah In The 80s & 90s

1:29:58 Architecture Case Study: Sharjah Post Office

1:36:22 Architecture Case Study: The Sharjah Central Souk

1:41:25 The Influence of Dubai on Sharjah

1:54:58 Lego Interpretation

1:56:51 Inspirations (Greatest Structures, Architects, Books, Movies, Role Models)

2:02:46 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#architecture

Benny Dayal, singer of Pappu Can't Dance, Bang Bang, Let's Nacho, Ude Dil Befike, Kaise Mujhe Tum Mil Gayi, Lat Lag Gayi, Badtameez Dil and more, talks about his journey, playback singing 101 masterclass: tone, natural talent, singing dance tracks, the journey of a Bollywood song along with creating a great live show experience.

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1:11 Introduction

2:15 Getting Into Music

10:49 Nostalgia & Music

16:30 Case Study: Dil Se by AR Rahman

21:52 How Do You Actually Create Music?

31:18 Music 101: Natural Talent vs. Training

36:03 Singing Voice & Tone

38:35 Benefits of Carnatic Music

44:34 Spirituality & God

46:46 Benefits of Classical Dance in Singing

51:11 The Journey Of A Bollywood Song

55:41 Does The Music Video Make the Song Better?

57:42 The Making of Kaise Mujhe From Ghajini

1:06:12 Language & Music

1:09:04 Learning Musical Instruments

1:11:24 Stereotypes in the Film Industry

1:14:01 Creating A Good Live Show Experience

1:19:42 Lego Interpretation

1:20:05 Inspirations (Movies, Musicians)

1:25:36 Legacy & Meaning of Life

#bollywood