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#MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain will be launching the first season of ‘Make Calcutta Relevant Again - The Podcast’’ from 1 July 2023
The ‘Make Calcutta Relevant Again - The Podcast’’ aims to showcase the rich history, culture and contemporary significance of the city of Calcutta
#MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain will be launching the first season of ‘Make Calcutta Relevant Again - The Podcast’’ from 1 July 2023. Each episode of The Podcast will feature interviews of homegrown entrepreneurs and artists who have made it big starting from Calcutta. The trailer of The Podcast, to be launched tomorrow, 24 June, 2023 that will sum up the essence of the fun conversations and experience sharing in all the episodes.
The ‘Make Calcutta Relevant Again - The Podcast’’ aims to showcase the rich history, culture and contemporary significance of the city of Calcutta. The first season of the podcast has 6 episodes hosted by Mr Meghdhut Roychowdhury, Founder, ‘Make Calcutta Relevant Again’ & Chief Innovation Officer, Techno India Group & Dr Shabba Hakim, fellow Calcutta lover.
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“Young Calcuttans are eager to build something new and #MakeCalcuttaRelevantAgain helps them do that. It provides partnerships and support to upcoming creators and helps them showcase their work with top-notch mentors and industry experts who help them take their creations to the next level. We look forward to the launch of the first season of this extremely interesting podcast series which has some of the most well-known industry leaders and performers who share their success mantra. All the guests have started their journeys from Calcutta and have had a successful career. The aim is to bring back Calcutta's Glory and not only bring it back but take it to the next level through constant disruption and innovation,” said Mr Meghdhut Roychowdhury, Founder, Make Calcutta Relevant Again & Chief Innovation Officer, Techno India Group.
Starting 1 July 2023, a new episode will be released, every Saturday, digitally.
Episode 1 - Sagar Daryani, Co-founder, Wow Momo & Anjan Chatterjee, Founder, Speciality Group Of Restaurants
The episode focuses on Mr Sagar Daryani and Mr Anjan Chatterjee’s entrepreneurial journey. Both of them will be seen speaking about the emerging opportunities in Calcutta. Also, how Calcutta is the food capital of India.
Episode 2 - Usha Uthup, Eminent Singer & Anand Puri, Partner, Trincas
A fun conversation with the legendary pop singer, Ms Usha Uthup, who used to perform at the Trincas during her formative years, and Mr Anand Puri about music & nightlife of Calcutta. An intense discussion on Bengali language and the importance of setting right priorities in life will be the highlight of the discussion.
Episode 3 - Kabir Siddiq, CEO & Founder Sleepy Cat & Abhishek Rungta, CEO & Founder Indus Net Technologies Pvt Ltd
The duo share their story on how they started their businesses, how creating interesting strategies, solving real problems, absolute focus and customer should be the center of attraction for a successful business.
Episode 4 - Kiran Dutta, Youtuber - The Bong Guy & Parambrata Chatterjee, Actor & Director
Powerhouse entertainer, Mr Kiran Dutta talks about following his passion and Mr Parambrata Chatterjee shares interesting stories from the initial period of his acting career.
Episode 5 - Mr Shahanshah Mirza, Senior Officer In The Ministry of Finance also & Mr Shiladitya Chaudhury, Communication Consultant & Co-founder & Director, Oudh 1590 & Chapter 2
The episode focuses on the heart & soul of Kolkata, the famous ‘Calcutta Biryani’. How Wajid Ali Shah introduced ‘Potato’ in biryani, the untold story. Mr Shahenshah Mirza, being the great great Grandson of Nawab Wajid Ali Shah and Mr Shiladitya Chaudhury will take us through the journey of ‘Biryani’.
Episode 6 – Ms Kareema Barry, Actor & Social media influencer & Mr Pushpak Sen, Model
A fun episode with Ms Kareema Berry & Mr Pushpak Sen, where they discuss work ethics, fashion, food, literature and how one can take a Bengali out of Calcutta but can't take Calcutta out of a Bengali.
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The episodes will be available on the official Youtube channel and all audio streaming platforms including Spotify, Gaana, Jiosaavn and others from 1 July, 2023 onwards.
Last updated on 23 Jun 2023
