Morning No. 1 Malishka

Malishka spoke to Neha Singh, who was part of the Why Loiter movement that began in Mumbai in 2014, to understand the idea behind reclaiming public spaces and the larger thought behind the Walk for Women. Ahead of the October 2 walk, the conversation explored why women should be able to walk, sit, travel, meet friends or simply spend time in public spaces without fear or judgement. Malishka brought the campaign to her listeners, explaining why the walk is happening, what it hopes to highlight and why creating safer, more inclusive public spaces is a conversation that concerns everyone.

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Malishka got into a conversation with environmentalist Chinu Kwatra about what happens to the waste left behind after Ganpati celebrations. From plastic collected during beach clean-ups being recycled into useful products like benches, to the noticeable reduction in Ganpati waste this year, the conversation looked at how Mumbai is changing the way it celebrates. Malishka also spoke to Chinu about his larger environmental vision, including his plans around water conservation and tackling the challenges of drought. A conversation about turning waste into purpose and making every celebration a little more responsible.

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With Mumbai witnessing a worrying rise in road accidents, Malishka turned the spotlight on one of the biggest distractions behind the wheel  our phones.

Through THINK & DRIVE, a campaign on Morning No.1, Malishka opened up a larger conversation around responsible driving, divided attention and the dangerous habit of using mobile phones while driving. The campaign questioned how a few seconds of distraction can take a driver’s eyes, mind and focus away from the road  putting not just the driver, but every commuter and pedestrian around them at risk.

To take the conversation beyond awareness, Malishka brought in Senior Psychologist Parveen Sheikh, who decoded the science behind attention and distraction  explaining how multitasking while driving can affect our ability to process what is happening on the road, even when we believe we are “in control.”

The campaign then moved from the psychology of distraction to the law around it. High Court Criminal Lawyer Trivan Kumar Karnani joined the show to break down the legal implications of using a phone while driving. He addressed a common misconception  that taking calls through car Bluetooth or a hands-free system automatically makes it legal  and clarified the legal position for listeners. He also answered their real-life questions and cleared their doubts around what is and isn’t permissible while driving.

THINK & DRIVE became more than a campaign about keeping your phone away. It became a conversation about where our attention belongs when we are behind the wheel — on the road, on the people around us, and on getting home safely.

With Mumbai witnessing a worrying rise in road accidents, Malishka turned the spotlight on one of the biggest distractions behind the wheel  our phones.

Through THINK & DRIVE, a campaign on Morning No.1, Malishka opened up a larger conversation around responsible driving, divided attention and the dangerous habit of using mobile phones while driving. The campaign questioned how a few seconds of distraction can take a driver’s eyes, mind and focus away from the road  putting not just the driver, but every commuter and pedestrian around them at risk.

To take the conversation beyond awareness, Malishka brought in Senior Psychologist Parveen Sheikh, who decoded the science behind attention and distraction  explaining how multitasking while driving can affect our ability to process what is happening on the road, even when we believe we are “in control.”

The campaign then moved from the psychology of distraction to the law around it. High Court Criminal Lawyer Trivan Kumar Karnani joined the show to break down the legal implications of using a phone while driving. He addressed a common misconception  that taking calls through car Bluetooth or a hands-free system automatically makes it legal  and clarified the legal position for listeners. He also answered their real-life questions and cleared their doubts around what is and isn’t permissible while driving.

THINK & DRIVE became more than a campaign about keeping your phone away. It became a conversation about where our attention belongs when we are behind the wheel — on the road, on the people around us, and on getting home safely.

With Mumbai witnessing a worrying rise in road accidents, Malishka turned the spotlight on one of the biggest distractions behind the wheel  our phones.

Through THINK & DRIVE, a campaign on Morning No.1, Malishka opened up a larger conversation around responsible driving, divided attention and the dangerous habit of using mobile phones while driving. The campaign questioned how a few seconds of distraction can take a driver’s eyes, mind and focus away from the road  putting not just the driver, but every commuter and pedestrian around them at risk.

To take the conversation beyond awareness, Malishka brought in Senior Psychologist Parveen Sheikh, who decoded the science behind attention and distraction  explaining how multitasking while driving can affect our ability to process what is happening on the road, even when we believe we are “in control.”

The campaign then moved from the psychology of distraction to the law around it. High Court Criminal Lawyer Trivan Kumar Karnani joined the show to break down the legal implications of using a phone while driving. He addressed a common misconception  that taking calls through car Bluetooth or a hands-free system automatically makes it legal  and clarified the legal position for listeners. He also answered their real-life questions and cleared their doubts around what is and isn’t permissible while driving.

THINK & DRIVE became more than a campaign about keeping your phone away. It became a conversation about where our attention belongs when we are behind the wheel — on the road, on the people around us, and on getting home safely.

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As conversations around celebrity trolling came into the spotlight, especially after Salman Khan addressed trolling on Bigg Boss Season 20, Malishka took the discussion to her show and looked beyond the headlines.

From Katrina Kaif being trolled over her post-pregnancy weight, Sohail Khan being targeted over his weight, Varun Dhawan being trolled for his smile, to Salman himself facing comments about his appearance and weight  the conversation highlighted how quickly social media turns personal.

Malishka explored what constant trolling does to a person emotionally and psychologically, and how comments about someone’s body, appearance or choices can impact confidence, self-image and mental well-being.

To take the conversation deeper, Senior Psychologist Parveen Sheikh joined Malishka on the show to explain the psychological impact of online trolling, why people tend to internalise repeated negativity and how something that may seem like “just a comment” can leave a lasting impact.

The conversation became a reminder that behind every social media profile is a real person  and words typed casually can affect someone deeply.

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1893 se chali aa rahi ek Ganpati parampara, jo aaj 134 saal baad bhi apni traditions ko sambhale hue hai. Wahi size ki murti, wahi parivaar ki chauthi generation ke haathon se Bappa ka roop aur har saal hazaaron devotees ki nayi manokamnayein. Malishka ke saath jaaniye is khaas Ganpati ki kahani.

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26 saal ki Simran ne apne papa ko bachpan se Ganpati ki murti banate dekha. Papa ne 8th standard mein ye kala shuru ki thi aur aaj unka parivaar 35 saal se Bappa ki murtiyan bana raha hai. GD School of Arts se sculpting seekhne ke baad Simran bhi isi virasat ko aage badha rahi hain. Malishka ke saath suniye unki kahani.

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Bappa ko sajana sirf jewellery banana nahi, ek emotion hai. Asvini pichhle 15 saal se Ganpati ke liye jewellery bana rahi hain. AI-generated references se lekar bade idols par jewellery fit karne tak, unki journey mein creativity, precision aur raat-raat bhar ki mehnat shamil hai. Malishka ke saath suniye Bappa ke shringar ke peeche ki kahani.

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1950 MEIN VARANASI SE MUMBAI AAYE EK DADA, DO BHAINS AUR EK SAPNE SE SHURU HUI EK KAHANI AAJ MUMBAI AUR VARANASI KE CHHE STORES TAK PAHUNCH CHUKI HAI. RAMA’S KI IS KAHANI MEIN UKADICHE MODAK SIRF EK MITHAI NAHI, BALKI GANPATI BAPPA KE SAATH JUDA EK PURANA RISHTA HAI. BADALTE WAQT, BADHTI KEEMATEIN AUR HEALTH-CONSCIOUS CUSTOMERS KE BEECH BHI MODAK KI PARAMPARA KAISE BANI HUI HAI AUR KYUN BAPPA KE LIYE SHRADDHA KA HISAB KABHI NAHI BADLA.

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SIRF 40 LADKIYON SE SHURU HUI SHIVKANYA LEZIM AAJ APNE 15TH YEAR MEIN 40–500 LADKIYON KA PARIVAAR BAN CHUKI HAI. RAMDAS BHOSALE NE BATAYA KAISE LEZIM KE ZARIYE LADKIYON KO SIRF EK PARAMPARIK KALA NAHI, BALKI APNE ANDAR CHHUPE TALENT AUR CONFIDENCE KO EXPRESS KARNE KA MAUKA MILA. AUR JAB YE LADKIYAN BAPPA KE SAAMNE LEZIM UTHATI HAIN, TOH UNKI ENERGY KAHAAN SE AATI HAI SUNIYE SHIVKANYA LEZIM KI KAHANI.

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25 SAAL SE FLOWER BUSINESS SE JUDE RAMDAS BHOSALE NE BATAYA KI GANPATI KE DAURAAN PHOOLON KI DEMAND 10 GUNA TAK BADH JAATI HAI. LEKIN HAR PHOOL KE PEECHE HAI MAHINO KI MEHNAT AUR EK KISAN KA SAPNA. NATURAL FLOWERS KYUN CHUNNE CHAHIYE, SUNIYE UNKI KAHANI.

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