Episodes

  • Episode 1: Acharya Narendra Dev

    Episode 1: Acharya Narendra Dev
    Dec 13 2022
    When we look at the foundations on which this nation is built, there are familiar names like Jawharlal Nehru, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, B.R. Ambedkar and so on. However, there are those who shun the limelight and reject ambition as a weakness. Who in their words have said, I quote, “can neither become a leader nor a blind follower.” He’s known as the father of Indian democratic socialism. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we take a look at one of the leading theorists of the Congress Socialist Party, Acharya Narendra Dev. Narrated By: Nimisha Sirohi Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    27 mins
  • Episode 2: Aditya Birla

    Episode 2: Aditya Birla
    Dec 13 2022
    After 1947, India was recovering from the aftermath of British rule, which drained the country’s financial wealth, along with involving India in two World Wars. To make matters worse, with the country also in the midst of partition - India was thrown deeper into economic, social, and political turmoil. In the eyes of the British, India was doomed to fail. But against all odds, India rose from the ashes, with the help the many great minds and leaders this country has produced. Amongst them was a man who stood out for his immense contributions towards rebuilding the country’s economic strength, and putting India back on the road towards becoming a global economic power once again. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In today’s episode, we take a look at the life of Aditya Vikram Birla, the man who single handedly took the Aditya Birla Group to great heights and became India’s first global industrialist. Narrated By: Nishith Dhanak Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    27 mins
  • Episode 3: Amartya Sen

    Episode 3: Amartya Sen
    Dec 13 2022
    We sometimes spend our whole lives, without realising that we are applying economics to our daily life. From regular grocery shopping to planning a budget for a nation. And even less so do we realise how our economy affects the 80 million people in India, who live below the poverty line. Except for one man. Who’s life’s work was in welfare economics and the reasons behind poverty. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we explore the life of economist and Nobel Prize winner, Amartya Sen. Narrated By: Nishith Dhanak Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    23 mins
  • Episode 4: B.R. Ambedkar

    Episode 4: B.R. Ambedkar
    Dec 13 2022
    The Indian Constitution is one of the most important documents in the history of Independent India. It has served as a foundation upon which our nation has been built. The man who drafted the Constitution was a lawyer, a scholar in Economics, and an advocate for the rights of the underprivileged particularly the Dalit community. Yet, he had to go through a great deal of hardship before achieving greatness. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we explore the life of the Father of the Indian Constitution, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar. Narrated By: Nishith Dhanak Scripted By: Christopher Baretto The views, information, or opinions expressed during this podcast are solely those of the hosts and/or guests appearing on the podcast and do not reflect the views of Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd (Ideabrew Studios). Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. and its respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, assigns, employees, agents, directors, officers and shareholders does not assume any liability or responsibility nor endorses the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest. Under no circumstances will Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. assume direct or indirect responsibility or liability which may arise from the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest including but not limited to claims for defamation, libel, slander, infringement, invasion of privacy and publicity rights, obscenity, pornography, profanity, fraud, or misrepresentation. Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. has no control or endorsement over the views, information, or opinions expressed by the guest but is a mere distributor / interviewer and merely acting as a passive conduit for the distribution of this podcast, Ideabrew Solutions Pvt. Ltd. does not warrant that the views, information, or opinions in the podcast are accurate, complete, or true. Any views or opinions in the podcast are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, or individual.
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    28 mins
  • Episode 5: Dadasaheb Phalke

    Episode 5: Dadasaheb Phalke
    Dec 13 2022
    For people across the world, movies have been a major source of entertainment. India is home to some of the largest film industries in the world. With iconic movies spanning across several regions, India produces new movies each year in almost every regional language. Whether you like to watch arthouse, regional or commercial films, there isn’t anyone who doesn’t enjoy watching a story unfold in front of their eyes. In India, there is one man who is responsible for giving birth to cinema and creating a place for so many storytellers to tell their tale. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we take a look at the life of the Father of Indian Cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke. Narrated By: Nimisha Sirohi Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    33 mins
  • Episode 6: Dhyan Chand

    Episode 6: Dhyan Chand
    Dec 13 2022
    Cricket has been the most loved sport in India over the last few decades. But, before cricket gained prominence, hockey was the sport synonymous with India. Time and again, Indians have proved themselves masters of hockey. Be it the Olympics or the Commonwealth Games, the Indian hockey team has shone repeatedly over the years, making its country proud. And to understand India’s success we would need to trace back to the early years of Indian hockey, leading us to the brilliance of one man. His talent and achievements in field hockey were second to none. And like any other nail biting hockey game, his life was also full of twists and turns which lead to an eventual sweet victory. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we take a look at the life of the hockey wizard, Major Dhyan Singh Narrated By: Nishith Dhanak Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    25 mins
  • Episode 7: Munshi Premchand

    Episode 7: Munshi Premchand
    Dec 13 2022
    Our story begins in a small village of Lamhi, near present day Varanasi. After a lot of difficulties starting a family, Ajaib Lal, a post office clerk and Anandi Devi, were blessed with a daughter who they named 'Suggi'. On 31st July 1880, the couple gave birth to another child, a boy. This boy who was named Dhanpat Rai Srivastava at the time of his birth would later go on to become the legendary Munshi Premchand as we know today. After his birth, Dhanpat Rai Srivastava had several visitors including his uncle, Mahabir, a rich landowner, who nicknamed him ‘Nawab’ meaning ‘Baron’, a nickname that would go on to become one of his very first pen names. Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we take a look at the life of the Emperor of Novels, Munshi Premchand. Narrated By: Nimisha Sirohi Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    29 mins
  • Episode 8: PT Usha

    Episode 8: PT Usha
    Dec 13 2022
    In the 21st century, speed is everything. From fast internet connections to fast food delivery, we want everything to be quick. Moreover, we love watching speed, especially the track and field events in the Olympics. One of the most watched events is 100 and 200 metre races where athletes can reach up to speeds of 42 kilometres an hour. So who was the world’s youngest sprinter to take part in the Olympic Games? And what were some of the metaphorical and literal hurdles that had to be crossed to not just become the best in the country, but the best in the world? Welcome to the 100 Greatest Podcast where we take a look at some of the greatest personalities that have lived on Indian soil. In this episode, we explore the life of the Queen of Indian Track and Field, Pilavullakandi Thekkeparambil Usha or P.T. Usha as we know her. Narrated By: Nimisha Sirohi Scripted By: Christopher Baretto
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    27 mins