ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash

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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.

  1. 23h ago

    EP-440 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 9.0 Edition – Part 1 | Abhijit, Anand, Sushant & Tehseen

    The ‘Real’ Samosa Caucus is back with Edition 9.0, Part 1 — bigger debates, sharper arguments and absolutely no filters. Joining the panel are: Sushant Sareen – Senior Fellow at ORF Tehseen Poonawalla – TV personality and political analyst Anand Ranganathan – Author and scientist Abhijit Iyer-Mitra – Senior Fellow at the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies In this episode, the panel discusses the rise of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), anger among the youth, protests in Jharkhand, ethanol blending in petrol, the Ramayana and The Odyssey, and much more. Trade Crypto, Gold, Silver and US Stock Tokens in INR! Download app to get 10% off in Fees: https://deltaexchange.onelink.me/DIpL/zb5g0nh3 Delta Exchange is India's leading Crypto Exchange, fully compliant and requiring only INR to trade Crypto. Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction 4:03 – E20 Debate 7:03 – Birth of CJP 12:54 – BJP’s Political Moves 18:35 – Cockroach Janta Party 26:48 – NEET Protest 29:42 – Traditional vs Social Media 31:33 – Sonam Wangchuk 35:24 – BJP vs Congress 45:24 – Jantar Mantar Effect 48:13 – FCRA Bill 53:50 – Gen Z vs Political Parties 55:02 – Bihar Bypoll 59:58 – UP 2027 Polls 1:00:46 – UGC Rules 1:02:55 – Gen Z Debate 1:07:26 – Digital Footprint 1:20:11 – Politicians Who Adapt 1:29:05 – E20 Blending 1:39:39 – India’s New Consumption Story 2:07:28 – Cinema

    EP-440 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 9.0 Edition – Part 1 | Abhijit, Anand, Sushant & Tehseen

  2. 5d ago

    EP-439 I 90s Stardom, Life Lessons, Affairs, Iconic Dance & Bollywood’s Reality | Govinda

    Govinda is one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars of the 80s and 90s. Known for his unique comic timing, energetic dance moves, colourful style and unforgettable performances, he became one of the most loved entertainers of his generation. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Govinda talks about his rise to superstardom, his work with David Dhawan and Kader Khan, highs and lows of his career, and memories of legends like Rajesh Khanna, Dilip Kumar and Dev Anand. This is Govinda like you have never seen him before - candid, emotional and completely unfiltered. 00:00 – Introduction 01:07 – 90s Stardom 03:42 – Dilip Kumar’s Advice 10:27 – Memories of Rajesh Khanna 14:26 – Mother’s Influence 21:20 – ‘Outsider’ Tag in Bollywood 25:29 – Flop Movies 32:18 – Working with David Dhawan 34:49 – Upcoming Films 37:53 – Love Affairs & Relationships 41:14 – Suicide Attempt & Spirituality 46:57 – Underworld Threats 50:34 – Pairing with Kader Khan 53:34 – Iconic Dance Style 58:00 – Chemistry with 90s Leading Heroines 1:03:34 – Global Fashion Trendsetting 1:05:52 – Tips to Salman Khan 1:07:58 – What’s Next for Govinda?

    EP-439 I 90s Stardom, Life Lessons, Affairs, Iconic Dance & Bollywood’s Reality | Govinda

  3. Aug 5

    EP-438 | BJP’s Gen Z Disconnect, Youth Protests, Jobs & Social Media Elections | Amitabh, Mallika

    Amitabh Tiwari is a political strategist, election analyst, author and commentator. He is the founder of Vote Vibe and a regular columnist and television panellist. Mallika Bajaj is a digital transformation expert who studies how technology affects the way people learn, behave and think. In this live edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, they discuss what Gen Z wants and why there is a disconnect between the government and young people. They also explain how algorithms work and why Instagram is becoming the next major platform for election campaigns. 00:00 – Introduction 00:58 – BJP Lost Gen Z Support? 06:22 – Algorithms & the Digital Divide 14:04 – BJP's Social Media Edge 19:58 – Q&A with Gen Z 20:51 – Foreign Apps & Data Leaks 26:39 – Need for Younger Politicians 34:08 – Fake Information in AI Age 42:10 – Gen Z's Political Grammar 45:35 – Job Creation 49:28 – CJP's Future Role 51:21 – Youth Representation in Parliament 56:41 – Legacy vs Independent Media 1:01:08 – Gen Z's Electoral Influence 1:06:02 – Political Labels 1:07:58 – Traditional Media 1:11:46 – The Right Way to Protest 1:17:26 – Political Influencers 1:21:19 – CJP's Political Ambitions

    EP-438 | BJP’s Gen Z Disconnect, Youth Protests, Jobs & Social Media Elections | Amitabh, Mallika

  4. Aug 2

    EP-437 I Bollywood PR Culture, Typecasting, Political Films, Theatre & More | Pavan Malhotra

    Pavan Malhotra is one of Hindi cinema’s finest actors, known for his powerful performances across films, television, theatre and OTT. In a career spanning over 45 years, he has delivered memorable roles in films like ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’, ‘Black Friday’, ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ and ‘Jab We Met’. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pavan Malhotra talks about his journey in cinema, working with legendary actors and directors, Bollywood’s PR culture, typecasting, political films and changing approach of new actors. 00:00 – Introduction 00:54 – Working On ‘Gandhi’ Film 05:32 – Theatre’s Marxist Influence 11:40 – Political Films & Selective Outrage 15:34 – ‘Salim Langde Pe Mat Ro’ Story 22:06 – Indian Parallel Cinema 27:04 – Amrish Puri’s Advice 31:36 – ‘Black Friday’ & Anurag Kashyap 38:52 – BTS of ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ 46:10 – Bollywood’s New-Gen Actors 49:46 – Legacy Of Om Puri 54:20 – Bollywood PR Culture 57:42 – OTT vs Theatre 1:02:23 – Rakesh Bedi’s Bollywood Journey 1:07:33 – Making Of ‘Punjab 1984’ 1:12:05 – Art Of Storytelling 1:19:48 – Indian Culture & Traditions

    EP-437 I Bollywood PR Culture, Typecasting, Political Films, Theatre & More | Pavan Malhotra

  5. Jul 29

    EP-436 | Education System, CJP, Degree vs Skills, AI, Movies, China & Startups | Ronnie Screwvala

    Ronnie Screwvala wears many hats: entrepreneur, investor, film producer and philanthropist. He built UTV into one of India’s biggest media companies, co-founded upGrad and established the Swades Foundation. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Ronnie Screwvala speaks about the student anger, paper leaks and what is wrong with India’s education system. He also discusses degrees versus skills, unemployment, AI, India’s competition with China, entrepreneurship, start-ups and why India must become a “no-collar nation”. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:45 – AI Bubble 02:54 – China in AI Race 06:54 – India’s Service Economy 09:48 – Entrepreneurial Journey 14:41 – Rang De Basanti 16:46 – Licence Raj & Liberalisation 22:30 – Education and upGrad 26:39 – Quick Commerce 30:02 – Advertising Agencies 32:30 – India’s Television Revolution 38:47 – Did OTT Save Indian Cinema? 44:34 – Will AI Make Our Minds Dull? 47:38 – Education & Rural Digital Divide 52:56 – India’s Untapped Tourism 55:52 – Student Protests & Education Reform 1:03:15 – AI & Entry-Level Jobs 1:07:31 – Blue-Collar Work 1:13:11 – AI, Agriculture & Farming

    EP-436 | Education System, CJP, Degree vs Skills, AI, Movies, China & Startups | Ronnie Screwvala

  6. Jul 27

    EP-435 | 26/11 Attacks, Modi, LK Advani, Gujarat Riots & Judicial Reforms | Mahesh Jethmalani

    Mahesh Jethmalani is a Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India and a former Rajya Sabha MP. He has represented the BJP in several high-profile legal battles over the past four decades. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Mahesh Jethmalani speaks about his father Ram Jethmalani's legacy. The conversation also covers 2002 Gujarat riots, 26/11 Mumbai attacks, judicial reforms, anti-defection law, Vande Mataram debate and NEET student protests. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 00:54 – NEET protests 10:51 – Anti-defection law 22:35 – Article 370 & Ram temple 29:20 – Ram Jethmalani's legacy 39:20 – High-profile cases 43:45 – LK Advani's leadership 48:13 – 2002 Gujarat riots 1:00:20 – 26/11 terror attacks trial 1:05:16 – 'Cockroach' remark by CJI 1:11:17 – Ram Jethmalani's courtroom drama 1:15:19 – Handling BJP cases 1:18:11 – Modi-Trump relationship 1:27:30 – Indus Waters Treaty 1:31:28 – Judicial reforms 1:43:19 – Vande Mataram debate 1:49:06 – Harshad Mehta case

    EP-435 | 26/11 Attacks, Modi, LK Advani, Gujarat Riots & Judicial Reforms | Mahesh Jethmalani

  7. Jul 24

    EP-434 | Manish Tewari on Cockroach Janta Party, NEET Protests, Police Action & Rahul Gandhi

    Manish Tewari is a senior Congress leader, lawyer and Member of Parliament from Chandigarh. He previously represented Ludhiana and Anandpur Sahib in the Lok Sabha and served as Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting. He is also an author and has been active in Indian politics for over four decades. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he discusses the Cockroach Janta Party protest, the NEET controversy, police action against students, Rahul Gandhi’s protest and the Parliament deadlock. He also speaks about the Punjab Congress, the 2027 Assembly elections, Operation Sindoor, his viral interaction with PM Modi. 00:00 – Introduction 01:16 – Cockroach Janta Party 06:01 – Political Involvement 07:36 – INDIA Alliance 14:36 – PM Residence Protest 15:54 – Pradhan’s Resignation 17:43 – Parliament Washout 20:05 – Anti-Defection Law 36:18 – Interaction with PM Modi 40:28 – Journey Through Congress 43:45 – Punjab Elections 2027 45:46 – Operation Sindoor 51:32 – Father’s Assassination 56:15 – Political Entry 57:52 – Rajiv Gandhi 01:01:53 – Punjabiyat 01:05:32 – Punjab Partition 01:10:43 – Satluj Movie 01:12:26 – Accidental Prime Minister 01:14:29 – Chandigarh Connection 01:16:50 – Partition Trauma 01:20:20 – Bittu Traitor Remark 01:26:19 – Bhagwant Mann 01:31:57 – US Trade Deal 01:35:02 – Conclusion

    EP-434 | Manish Tewari on Cockroach Janta Party, NEET Protests, Police Action & Rahul Gandhi

  8. Jul 20

    EP-433 | Is the American Dream Dead? | Arnab Ray on Racism, H-1B & AI Layoffs

    Arnab Ray, also known as Greatbong, is known for his satirical commentary on Indian politics, society, and popular culture. He is an author and holds a PhD in Computer Science. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Arnab Ray discusses racism against Indians, the H-1B visa crackdown, AI-driven job cuts, and the changing American Dream. 00:00 – Introduction 01:33 – Image of Indian Immigrants 05:55 – Challenges for Indian Immigrants 10:23 – Indian American Cultural Identity 17:10 – Political Influence of Immigrants 27:20 – H-1B Crackdown 32:41 – Indian Students in U.S. 40:01 – NRI Stereotype 46:01 – Indian Politics and NRI Connection 53:53 – Indian Diaspora and Political Polarisation 59:09 – Jimmy Kimmel Controversy 1:07:18 – Rise of BJP in Bengal

    EP-433 | Is the American Dream Dead? | Arnab Ray on Racism, H-1B & AI Layoffs
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