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Our today's guest is one of the most inspiring personalities from the Indian theatre scene. He is an actor, director, poet, storyteller, and the proprietor of Hoshruba Repertory - Mr. Danish Husain. 

In this conversation, Danish sir has shared his experiences and wisdom on various topics ranging from theatre to films, acting to storytelling, human civilization to human greed for fame, and drudgery to hope.  We have also discussed how artists can create their own voices. 

𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨 𝐎𝐧
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Mr. Akarsh Khurana needs no introduction. He is the one and only writer, director, actor, theatre producer, and proprietor of one of Mumbai's leading theatre groups - AK Various. You know him from his films like - Karwaan, Rashi Rocket and Hijack. He has been closely associated with TVF; he is the co-writer of the viral series Trippling and also aced his role of a father in the series Ye Meri Family.



𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨 𝐎𝐧
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The acclaimed actor, theatre artist, and artistic director of 'The Theatre Company' Mr. Atul Kumar shares his experience and learnings from his 30 years long career. Atul Sir is one of those prestigious theatre personalities whose remarkable performances and productions are appreciated worldwide. His work includes plays like - Piya Behrupiya, Detective Nau Do Gyaara, Taking Sides, The Last Poet, and many more.
And you must have seen him in films like - Talvar, Ujda Chaman, Shiddat, Manto and Rangoon.
Also soon we all will be seeing him in a new Netflix original series Decoupled starring R Madhvan and Surveen Chawla.



𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨 𝐎𝐧
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The veteran actor, writer, and theatre artist Mr. Rakesh Bedi share his experiences and wisdom on various topics. From career decisions to acting skills and from his theatre journey to his way of life. He is famously known for his work in Tv serials like 'Ye jo hai Zindagi', 'Shrimaan Shrimati', 'Bhabhiji Ghar Par hai', 'Tarak Mehta ka Oolta Chashma'. He has done more than 175 films most known for his comic role in Chashme Badhoor. 

His theatre journey includes a lot of famous plays like - 'Mera Woh Matlab Nahi Tha', 'Massage', 'Tajmahal ka Tender', Jab we Separated' etc.



𝐉𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐦 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟏 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐆𝐨 𝐎𝐧
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Hello Guys!
This is a New Year's bonus episode of Pinkcity Podcast Season 1 for you all. Thank you for liking and supporting us throughout 2020.
Rohan Sharma, our guest for this episode is someone who holds the ability to inspire each and everyone of us. Rohan never fails to take out time from his daily routine to workout. In fact, not only does he work out everyday he is literally a fitness freak. A full 'HATHA YOGA' instructor , a businessman and also an engineer. Kaafi crazy right?
Rohan however certainly did not have it easy. He used to be a quite a fat kid in school who was constantly bullied. In high school he took up gym and marshal arts to put an end to his weight problems. After graduation his passion for fitness reached such a level that along with his corporate job in Bangalore he not only learnt yoga but also became a certified instructor of it. 

Currently, he is in the beautiful Netherlands, living a dream life; as he now owns his own fitness and yoga venture there called SHAIVA.  In this episode you will experience an inspiring journey of a local Jaipur guy who has now become the Netherlands' fitness guru. 

We Hope this uncut/unfiltered conversation with Lakshaya adds some value to your life. Please don't forget to support us by hitting LIKE SHARE AND SUBSCRIBE button.   





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Hello Guys! Welcome to the final episode of Season 1 ft. The journey of two very talented Makeup Artists from Jaipur - Vasudha & Kaushal
Rushing forward with a pretty blush on her face is 22 years old Vasudha Biyani. Vasudha is a professional freelance makeup artist based in Jaipur, who specialises in all makeups and hairstyling including editorial, fashion and films. She proudly goes by the name ' Blush Rush by Vasudha'.
Kaushal on the other hand, the proud founder of ' Face Contour by Kaushal' in Jaipur, is the saviour of so many models and brides. Makeup and hair is legitimately Kaushal's age-old family business which turned out to be an even bigger challenge for him. Both Vasudha and Kaushal struggled a lot to convince their family and finally established themselves in the market. 

In this episode, you will get to know all about their education, insights into their work and profession and most importantly scope and lifestyle of being a makeup artist in India. We Hope this uncut/unfiltered conversation on their profession with Lakshaya adds some value to your life. 

You can also watch this podcast here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEJvG6cY2Sg

0:00 - Introduction
1:51 - How I got to know about them
2:45 - When did they decide to make a career in makeup?
9:29 - Being a makeup artist himself, why did Kaushal's father didn't allow him to choose the same career?
11:34 - The fuss about the word 'Parlourwali'. Why they find it disrespectful?
17:22 - Kaushal's training experience in VLCC and early internships.
22:08 - About Vasudha's detailed course and first freelance experience.
24:19 - Their recommendations and advice while choosing institutes.
25:55 - Kaushal's confession to his parents about his dream
29:05 - Their experiences in Mumbai - Advance training and freelancing
31:53 -  On facing class discrimination and ill-treatment by society
32:53 - Is the popularity of Makeup tutorials online threat to their business?
33:45 - Can you learn the skill of applying makeup from online tutorials?
36:30 - Lifestyle of a makeup artist in India
39:03 - Vasudha on additional struggles of a female makeup artist in India
41:49 - "Don't wear makeup." - The mother-daughter banter. And society's role in it.
45:30 - Vasudha on 'Makeup enhances your beauty by making you fair - is an orthodox mentality'
46:01 - Kaushal on duties of a male makeup artist in a co-working space.
47:02 - Do they regret their career choice?
49:09 - Final piece of advice
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