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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. Fled Iran’s Revolution & Built a Bakery Empire in India | L’Opéra Founders | EP-351

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    Fled Iran’s Revolution & Built a Bakery Empire in India | L’Opéra Founders | EP-351

    Kazem Samandari is the Executive Chairperson and Co-Founder of L'Opéra, one of India’s most prominent French bakery operations. Christine Samandari-Hakim, his wife and co-founder, played a key role in developing the bakery’s concept and brand identity. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Kazem and Christine Samandari share their experiences as Baha’is in pre-revolutionary Iran, and the challenges their families faced during the Islamic Revolution. They also talk about how their son’s love for French pastries inspired L’Opéra, following a year of preparation. The couple explains why India is the ‘El Dorado’ for startups, innovators, and entrepreneurs, offering ease of doing business and living. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:32 – Story of Christine Samandari 06:32 – Story of Kazem Samandari 08:44 – Iran Before the Islamic Revolution 15:36 – Christine’s Father’s Assassination 17:35 – The Baha'i Faith Community in Iran 21:45 – What Is the Baha'i Faith? 29:22 – Connection with Iran 33:39 – Journey to India 37:54 – Story Behind French Bakery L’Opéra 42:48 – Sourcing Ingredients for L’Opéra 47:29 – Was India Ready for a French Bakery? 54:55 – Expanding Beyond Delhi 57:03 – Was India the Right Choice for L’Opéra? 59:06 – Ease of Doing Business in India

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  2. EP-350 | Rani Mukerji Unfiltered: Movies, Shah Rukh, 8-Hour Shift Row, Media, Paparazzi & More

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    EP-350 | Rani Mukerji Unfiltered: Movies, Shah Rukh, 8-Hour Shift Row, Media, Paparazzi & More

    Rani Mukerji is one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed and versatile actors, renowned for her powerful performances in films such as Black, Mardaani, and Hichki. With a career spanning nearly three decades, she has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry and continues to remain a beloved star among audiences. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Rani speaks candidly, on her very first podcast, about her journey in cinema, winning a National Award for the first time, and her long-standing friendship with Shah Rukh Khan. She also shares her views on the recent debate around 8-hour work shifts in the film industry and explains why she prefers to stay away from the media and paparazzi. Beyond her on-screen life, Rani opens up about balancing family and career, and what continues to inspire her as an actor today. 00:00 – Introduction 01:20 – Winning the National Film Award 05:15 – Mrs. Chatterjee vs Norway Story 07:31 – Challenges Faced by Immigrants 09:08 – Preparing for a Character 10:26 – Rani & Karan’s Kids Watched the Ceremony 11:43 – Wedding Pictures & Privacy 15:49 – Actresses and Their Private Lives 18:40 – First Screen Test & Mom’s Reaction 20:20 – Role in Kuch Kuch Hota Hai 21:36 – Backlash over Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna 26:50 – Handling Setbacks After Success 28:54 – Reinventing Herself 32:14 – Creative Process During Hichki 36:00 – Pausing Career for Her Daughter 38:33 – Durga Puja Celebrations 41:26 – Competition With Kajol? 45:15 – Bringing Indian Women to the Forefront 48:37 – Husband’s Support for Hichki 51:29 – Deepika’s 8-Hour Shift Demand 54:19 – Films Better Planned Today? 55:57 – Who Shah Rukh Khan Gels With Better 56:41 – Winning National Award After 30 Years 58:06 – Directors Who Bring Out the Best in Her 1:04:04 – Will Rani Mukerji Direct a Film? 1:05:42 – Upcoming Projects 1:07:38 – A Message for All Women

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  3. EP-349 | The ‘SILENT’ Killer in Your Body: Tips from Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda

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    EP-349 | The ‘SILENT’ Killer in Your Body: Tips from Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda

    Dr. Ramakanta Panda is a renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, a leading cardiac care hospital in Mumbai. He has performed over 30,000 successful cardiac surgeries. Awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2010, Dr. Panda has operated on several top Indian leaders, including former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Tarun Gogoi. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Dr Panda discusses the rising cases of heart attacks among young people. He addresses whether the COVID-19 vaccine is linked to heart attacks. Dr. Panda also highlights how lifestyle changes are driving the rise of heart disease in India. He emphasises that diet, exercise and daily habits play a crucial role in preventing heart problems. Dr Panda also shares how he stays calm and focused while performing high-risk surgeries. 00:00 – Introduction 00:46 – Lifestyle Factor Behind Heart Attacks 11:29 – COVID Vaccine and Heart Attack Link 14:49 – Late-Night Habits & Heart Health 21:46 – VIP Patients & High-Risk Surgeries 25:39 – Health Insurance & Financial Security 30:54 – Sugar & Processed Food 36:22 – Heart Risk from Smoking & Alcohol 40:41 – Veg Diet vs Non-Veg Diet 52:04 – Akshay Kumar Fitness Routine 59:53 – Surgery of Dr. Manmohan Singh 1:01:56 – Emotional Stress & Heart Attack Awareness 1:07:52 – Misconceptions About Heart Health 1:13:16 – Heart Attack Symptoms 1:17:02 – Self-Medication and AI Tools

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  4. EP-348 | Jinnah, Nehru & Indira, Rajiv, Sikh Diaspora, Modi & Punjab Politics | Tarlochan Singh

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    EP-348 | Jinnah, Nehru & Indira, Rajiv, Sikh Diaspora, Modi & Punjab Politics | Tarlochan Singh

    Sardar Tarlochan Singh is a former Rajya Sabha member and ex-Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. He has spent his life fighting for Sikh causes, human rights, and keeping the Punjabi language alive, while promoting Sikhism around the world. At 92, Tarlochan Singh has seen it all, from India’s Partition to the rise of India as a major power in South Asia. In Part 2 of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Tarlochan Singh talks about Rajiv Gandhi’s Cold War with President Giani Zail Singh and the Bofors scandal. He also shares how Operation Blue Star changed India, and speaks on Hindu-Sikh unity, the farmers’ protest, Punjab’s drug crisis, and the role of the Sikh diaspora in shaping politics today. 00:00 - Coming Up 01:55 - Introduction 03:13 - Bofors Scandal Stories 17:57 - Sikh Diaspora After Rajiv’s Assassination 19:14 - Sikh-Hindu Unity 19:56 - Attempts to Break Sikh-Hindu Unity 24:06 - BJP & Akali Alliance 27:24 - Farmers’ Protest 36:42 - Punjab Unemployment Fuels Drug Crisis 38:00 - How Vajpayee Valued Punjab & Sikhs 42:21 - Dr. Manmohan Singh Beyond Sikh Identity 49:01 - Parkash Singh Badal’s Political Legacy and Life 54:53 - Partap Singh Kairon and Indira Gandhi 59:00 - Role of Sikhs in Modern Delhi 1:04:06 - Khushwant Singh’s Contribution to Sikhs 1:29:10 - Message to Young Sikhs in India & Abroad

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  5. EP-347 | Bollywood, Bigg Boss & Payjama Party: The Funniest Podcast Ever with Cyrus Broacha

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    EP-347 | Bollywood, Bigg Boss & Payjama Party: The Funniest Podcast Ever with Cyrus Broacha

    Cyrus Broacha is a comedian, political satirist, podcaster, and author. He is best known for MTV India’s Bakra and his popular satirical show The Week That Wasn’t, which ran on television for over 17 years. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Cyrus shares behind-the-scenes stories from The Week That Wasn’t and MTV Bakra, along with his experience on Bigg Boss. He also talks about sitcoms and reality shows, the Parsis of Bombay, and opens up about crushes, colleagues, marriage, food, and Mumbai’s lifestyle. 00:00 – Introduction 00:30 – Bombay Hindi vs. Delhi Hindi 05:29 – Animal Love Paradox in India 08:57 – Bigg Boss Experience 15:16 – The Secret of Lean Celebrities 18:21 – BTS of ‘The Week That Wasn't’ & ‘MTV Bakra’ 24:51 – Gen Z & Tech Distractions 28:52 – Indian Politics & Freebies Culture 34:46 – Friendship with Kunal Vijayakar 42:06 – Arnab Goswami & Pak Cricketers 51:03 – Sitcoms & Indian Reality Shows 55:40 – Parsis of Bombay 1:02:20 – Crushes, Colleagues & Marriage 1:10:26 – Food & Mumbai’s Lifestyle 1:21:49 – Parenting & Podcasting

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  6. EP-346 | Bangladesh, Infiltration & Future of Northeast India | Tripura King Pradyot Manikya

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    EP-346 | Bangladesh, Infiltration & Future of Northeast India | Tripura King Pradyot Manikya

    Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma is the titular King of Tripura and the founder of the Tipra Motha Party. His party runs the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council and is also an ally of the BJP at the state level, making him one of the key voices from the Northeast. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pradyot talks about infiltration from Bangladesh, his demand for a separate state called Greater Tipraland, and why he feels the Northeast is facing a crisis of identity. He also explains why he wants a “Bihar-style SIR” in Tripura, slams vote bank politics, and raises concerns about the rights of indigenous people. Pradyot looks back at Tripura’s merger with India, the legacy of his royal family, and his own journey from student politics to leading a regional party. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:23 – Delay in the Tiprasa Accord 06:10 – Demand for SIR in the Northeast 13:52 – The Untold Story of Tripura’s Merger after Partition 18:28 – Refugee Influx in Tripura 32:43 – Local Identity vs. National Identity 38:31 – NRC and the Demand for Greater Tipraland 46:45 – Tribal Identity & Youth Aspirations in Tripura 54:20 – Tripura Royal Family & Entering Politics 1:00:24 – Snap Reaction Segment 1:24:35 – Movies, Mimicry & Languages 1:30:08 – Message to the Youth

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  7. EP-345 | Tibet, India–China Thaw, Brahmaputra Dam, Dalai Lama’s Successor & Nepal | Lobsang Sangay

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    EP-345 | Tibet, India–China Thaw, Brahmaputra Dam, Dalai Lama’s Successor & Nepal | Lobsang Sangay

    Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He was the first person without a monastic background to hold this post. Born in 1968 in a refugee community in Darjeeling, India, he studied law at Delhi University. Later, he went to Harvard University to study international law and democracy, and is now an American citizen. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, he talks about how China interferes in the local affairs of South Asian countries, including Nepal. He warns New Delhi to be cautious about its thaw with China, reminding that Beijing follows an expansionist policy. He also shares his thoughts on the future of the Tibetan movement and what India and other nations can do to support it. Sangay speaks about the question of the Dalai Lama’s successor and what it would mean for Tibet and China. He also explains why China is building the world’s largest dam on the Brahmaputra and what risks it poses. Finally, he reflects on life in India and abroad, and what Tibetans living in exile continue to hope for. Link to Episode 131: https://youtu.be/8WXWYRNhBOw *Audio Timestamps:* 00:00 - Introduction 01:14 - PM Modi's China Visit 03:15 - Tibet's Stance on India-China Relation 07:51 - India's China Trade Balancing Act 10:25 - China's Pressure on India's Activism 13:18 - Tibetans Hurt by India's China Thaw? 17:53 - Is China Threatening Taiwan, Tibet? 20:18 - Why Does Xi Keep Visiting Tibet? 25:05 - Truth Behind Tibet's Chinese Rule 27:55 - What Do Exiled Tibetans Want? 29:48 - 'Voice For The Voiceless' Book 32:24 - Tibetan Buddhism Under Chinese Rules? 39:11 - Young Tibetans and Their Identity? 42:51 - Where Will Next Dalai Lama’s Successor Be Born? 44:17 - Dalai Lama’s Reincarnation Process Explained? 51:52 - Where Is the Real Panchen Lama? 55:21 - China's Fake Dalai Lama Motives 58:17 - Buddhist Nations and Dalai Lama's Future 01:06:25 - Buddhist Festivals vs. China's Push 01:11:42 - US Pushback on China's Narratives 01:20:30 - Why Bollywood's Silence on Tibet Issue? 01:23:15 - Does Lobsang Struggle with Identity?

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  8. EP-344 | Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: ‘Deep State’ Behind Regime Change? | Pavneet Singh

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    EP-344 | Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: ‘Deep State’ Behind Regime Change? | Pavneet Singh

    Pavneet Singh is an author, teacher, and content creator who makes videos on geopolitics, foreign affairs, and international relations. Over the years, he has carved a niche for himself by simplifying geopolitics into layman’s terms, making it easy for everyone to understand. He also runs a popular YouTube channel called SpyGamesPavneet. In this edition of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Pavneet discusses how governments are being toppled in South Asia, with Nepal serving as the latest example. Is there a foreign hand at play, or was it truly a people’s revolt? He also shares his views on the India–US trade dispute and why ties between the two countries have hit their lowest point in the last two decades. Pavneet further discusses Prime Minister Modi’s visit to China after seven years, and whether India should be cautious in resetting its ties with Beijing. The conversation also touches upon Pakistan, Operation Sindoor, the Russia–Ukraine war, and even the role of the so-called ‘Deep State’ in India. Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction 01:00 – Nepal’s Gen Z Protests 05:22 – Social Media’s Role in Nepal Protests 11:33 – Regional Politics and Nepal’s Stability 17:24 – Foreign Influence in Nepal’s Crisis 20:33 – Regimes Toppled in South Asia 24:25 – India’s Approach to Regional Stability 31:18 – China’s Vision and Regional Ambitions 36:16 – India’s Strategic Autonomy & the SCO Summit 42:26 – India–China Thaw & Nuclear Proliferation 47:00 – America’s Deep Game in Pakistan 49:37 – Regime Degradation in South Asia 54:52 – The India–China Border Issue 1:04:32 – Peter Navarro’s Anti-India Comments 1:10:09 – India’s Adaptive Foreign Policy 1:15:19 – Gen Z’s Geopolitical Awakening

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