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What's Your Mantra?

What's Your Mantra?

Written by: MnM Spodlight
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Welcome to "What's Your Mantra", our brand new podcast that's all about stepping into the "Spodlight" with our charming host, Mantra, who’ll take you on a thrilling joyride through candid chats, that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.


Get ready to dive deep into the minds of our fascinating guests as they share their thoughts and stories, flowing effortlessly into multiple streams of conversation. From celebs to experts, and thought leaders, our interesting pool of guests will open up their hearts like never before. No clichés allowed here. We're all about keeping it real, raw, and honest.


So, buckle up and prepare to be inspired and entertained like never before!

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Episodes
  • Kettan Singh & Priya Raina Reveal the Secrets of Dubbing & Mimicry for Bollywood Stars

    Kettan Singh & Priya Raina Reveal the Secrets of Dubbing & Mimicry for Bollywood Stars
    Sep 15 2026
    What does it take to sound like Bollywood’s biggest stars? And can mimicry actually become a career?In this episode of What’s Your Mantra? with Mantra Mugdh, Kettan Singh and Priya Raina take us behind the art of mimicry, comedy and voice performance — from Sunil Grover and Johny Lever to impressions of Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan, Juhi Chawla, Sachin Tendulkar and more.In this episode:🎭 Can mimicry limit acting opportunities?🎙️ Why Sunil Grover is unmatched⭐ Amitabh Bachchan & Shah Rukh Khan’s voice tonality🎬 Dubbing vs spoofing😂 The legendary Johny Lever🏏 Being the voice of Sachin Tendulkar🎤 Connecting with celebrities through their voices🔥 Mimicking celebrities in front of them🎯 Guess the Celebrity Game00:00-00:54 Trailer00:55-02:03 Intro02:04-05:24 Does Doing Mimicry and Comedy Limit Acting Opportunities?05:25-11:04 Sunil Grover Being the Best at What He Does11:05-14:29 Priya Raina Mimics Kangana Ranaut in Front of Her14:30-16:00 Kettan’s Hrithik Roshan Mimicry You Can’t Miss16:01-18:20 Kettan & Paritosh’s Famous Lockdown Videos | Ravi Kishan Mimicry18:21-20:07 Juhi Chawla Gets Mimicked in Front of Her20:08-22:19 Dubbing vs Spoofing: What’s the Difference?22:20-23:30 The Amitabh Bachchan & Shah Rukh Khan Voice Connection23:31-27:20 How Did Kettan’s Mimicry Journey Begin?27:21-31:13 The Legendary Johny Lever31:14-33:45 Becoming the Voice of Sachin Tendulkar33:46-37:43 Connecting with Celebrities Through Their Voices37:44-39:14 Celebrities Who Don’t Like Being Mimicked39:15-41:45 Kettan Mimics Shashi Tharoor & Donald Trump41:46-45:11 Guess the Celebrity Game45:12-46:15 OutroWatch the full conversation and discover the voices, stories and secrets behind the art of mimicry.Subscribe to What’s Your Mantra? for more conversations with artists, performers and storytellers.Kettan Singh, Priya Raina, Kettan Singh podcast, Priya Raina podcast, Kettan Singh interview, Priya Raina interview, Kettan Singh mimicry, Priya Raina mimicry, mimicry, mimicry artist, mimicry comedy, Bollywood mimicry, Bollywood voices, voices of Bollywood stars, celebrity mimicry, celebrity impressions, Bollywood celebrity impressions, Sunil Grover, Sunil Grover mimicry
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    46 mins
  • India’s Mimicry Legend VIP on What's Your Mantra?

    India’s Mimicry Legend VIP on What's Your Mantra?
    Aug 25 2026

    On What’s Your Mantra, we’re celebrating the incredible voice actors and mimicry artists India has, the artists who can transform their voice, become a completely different character, and bring a world of personalities to life.In this episode, our guest is VIP, one of India’s OG voice artists and mimicry performers, along with his incredibly talented daughter Dhwani Pawar, who is carving her own path in the world of voices and performance.From performing on Comedy Circus alongside comedy legends like Johnny Lever, Kapil Sharma, Krishna and other stalwarts, to decades of mastering voices, characters and comedy, VIP has been an integral part of India’s mimicry and entertainment landscape.Together, VIP and Dhwani take our host Mantra through their journey, their craft and the evolution of mimicry across generations. If you enjoyed the episode, like, share and comment with your favourite moment, and subscribe to the channel for more conversations with India’s finest voice artists and mimicry performers. 🎙️
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • One Voice. Endless Characters | Every Bollywood Voice in One Man! Sumedh Shinde Mimicry

    One Voice. Endless Characters | Every Bollywood Voice in One Man! Sumedh Shinde Mimicry
    Jul 30 2026

    From a Dentist to India's finest voice artist & mimicry performer — this is the incredible journey of Sumedh Shinde!How does someone perfectly imitate Hrithik Roshan, Sonu Nigam, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, AR Rahman, John Abraham, Anil Kapoor and many more... without ever receiving formal training?In this episode of What's Your Mantra, Mantra sits down with Sumedh Shinde to learn about the art, science, and years of dedication behind professional mimicry, dubbing, voice acting, and singing.Sumedh shares fascinating stories about:🎭 His journey from dentistry to becoming one of India's most sought-after mimicry artists🎤 His orchestra days and first stage performance🎙️ How he cracked Hrithik Roshan's voice for dubbing projects🎶 The day Sonu Nigam noticed him and started following him🎬 Working in ads, films, voice-overs & dubbing🎧 Why mimicry is much more than simply copying a voice🤖 AI's impact on dubbing and whether actors should own their voicesIf you've ever wondered how voice artists transform into your favourite celebrities, this episode is a must-watch.00:00 - 02:17 – Highlight of the episode: Welcome Sumedh Shinde02:17 – Sumedh Shinde's Journey from Dentist to "Doctor of Impersonations"02:50 – Roots in Singing vs. Mimicry03:16 – Kapil and Mantra bonding on singing04:08 – Voice Imitation & Singing04:34 – The Kishore Kumar Legend05:38 – First Stage Performance – The Orchestra Days07:58 – School Days: Mimicry Before It Had a Name08:15 – Why Mimicry Has No Formal "Training Ground"08:55 – Mimicry vs. Acting – Where's the Line?09:58 – Respect for the Art Form: Mimicry as Stand-Up11:26 – The Big Break: "Aisi Ki Taisi" & Entering into Voice-Over World12:26 – Cracking Hrithik Roshan's Voice & Dubbing14:00 – People sumedh looked up to & bollywood influence14:30 – Sudesh Bhosle & the Kalyanji-Anandji Story17:28 – Doing Sonu Nigam During Lockdown18:09 – Sonu Nigam Notices & Starts Following Him19:10 – Mantra imitating Amir Khan20:05 – Sonu Nigam appreciated him and followed him22:06 – Why Mimicking a Singer's Speaking Voice Is Harder Than Singing22:13 – Cricket Analogy: Sachin vs. Dravid vs. Lara24:10 – Why He Doesn't Attempt Salman Khan24:44 – Shoutout to Vikas & Fellow Artists25:12 – Rahul Daswani & Chetan Shashital's Brilliance25:55 – Chetan Shashital's Advice on Voice Acting26:26 – Cracking Hrithik Roshan's Voice27:01 – How to work on your diction?28:37 – Hrithik's reaction after hearing sumedh29:15 – Story behind Hrithik's ad dub 30:10 – Connection with AR Rehman30:35 – 2 most important things in mimicry30:47 – Cracking John Abraham's Voice31:40 – Imran Hashmi & the Indian Idol Audition Moment32:36 – Unique Voices: Shahid Kapoor, Riteish Deshmukh, Ayushmann Khurrana33:01 – Mimicking AR Rehman34:14 – His Own Singing Journey & Indian Idol Auditions, Stage shows37:34 – Bollywood party hosted by Javed Akhtar and sumedh's mimicry won everyone's heart38:07 – Mimicking Anil Kapoor38:40 – Sunil Grover's "Major Nuances vs. Minor Nuances" Theory41:05 – Tips for Aspiring Mimicry Artists | Masterclass on Mimicry44:44 – List of Voices which sumedh does45:15 – AI's Impact on Dubbing & the Creative Industry46:50 – Actors Patenting Their Voices47:42 – Fun Game: Guess the Actor + Song Combo51:35 – Closing Thoughts & Thank You
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    52 mins
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