The final episode is a rare coming together of two Advocate Generals,

Dr. Birendra Saraf the incumbent Advocate General for the State of Maharashtra, and his senior, Mr. Ravi Kadam, former Advocate General for the State of Maharashtra. Both men share uniquely parallel lives - both their parents migrated to Bombay, their fathers were the first members of their family to pursue law, and as second generation lawyers they carved their own unique practice that could be distinguished from their illustrious fathers’ careers. Hosting this episode is the former Secretary of the Bombay Bar Association, Mr. Vishal Kanade, who was part of Mr. Kadam’s chamber.

Justice Kathawalla candidly opens up about his journey into law and the path that led to him accepting judgeship. Talking to senior advocate (and well-known thespian) Darius Shroff, they explore the value of self belief and determination. From relying on the charity of others that supported his family and education as a child, to now providing scholarships and aid to less fortunate families, Justice Kathawalla’s story is truly inspiring. We also explore why he believes that in most cases, litigants through their advocates and the court, should first always explore a path to settlement.

CREDITS:

Guest: Justice Shahrukh J. Kathawalla

Host: Sr. Adv. Darius Shroff

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker

Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha

Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat

This is a Maed in India production.

Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome

Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram &Ishaan Devasthali

Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha

Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo

Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Research: Nirmal Bhansali

Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati & Ruchi Sawardekar

Studio: Island City Studios

From a humble middle class Maharashtran family, Justice Gupte was the first person in his family to pursue law, and was groomed by his grandfather from a very young age, not just to become a lawyer, but particularly to become a judge. Chatting with Sr. Adv. Darius Khambata, we explore Justice Gupte’s love for theatre and how there is a little bit of an actor in every lawyer and a bit of a director in every judge. He talks about the challenges he faced as a junior member of the bar, the qualities in a lawyer he looked for as a judge, as well as his views on the judiciary when it comes to fairness, honesty, and of course, justice.

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CREDITS:

Guest: Justice Suresh C. Gupte

Host: Sr. Adv. Darius Khambata

Editorial Guidance: Nitin Thakker

Special Thanks: Vishal Kanade & Firoz Bharucha

Concept & Creative Producer: Aditya Bapat

This is a Maed in India production.

Head of Production: Shaun Fanthome

Creative Head: Mae Mariyam Thomas

Sound Designer & Mixing Engineer: Kartik Kulkarni

Sound Editors : Lakshman Parsuram & Ishaan Devasthali

Directed and edited by: Jishnu Guha

Camera Assistant: Ujjwal Lo

Project Coordinator: Natasha Vakil

Research: Nirmal Bhansali

Assistant Producers: Meghna Gulati & Ruchi Sawardekar

Studio: Island City Studios