Episodios

  • Ajaneesh Loknath: From 'Ulidavaru Kandante' to 'Kantara: Chapter 1', an incredible journey

    Ajaneesh Loknath: From 'Ulidavaru Kandante' to 'Kantara: Chapter 1', an incredible journey
    Dec 13 2025
    Ajaneesh Loknath has had a busy 2025, with 'Kantara: Chapter 1' being his biggest project of the year. In this episode of 'This Changed My Life' podcast, the Kannada music composer opens up on how meeting Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty proved to be a game changer in his career. From craving for commercial success to scoring music for blockbusters, Ajaneesh opens up on some of the key moments of his journey so far.
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    16 m
  • Suresh Krishna interview: Secrets behind Rajinikanth’s Annamalai

    Suresh Krishna interview: Secrets behind Rajinikanth’s Annamalai
    Dec 6 2025
    Director Suresh Krissna, who is known for his four films with Rajinikanth (Annamalai, Veera, Baasha and Baba) and two with Kamal Haasan (Sathya and Aalavandan), is excited that his Annamalai, his first film with Rajinikanth, is re-releasing on December 12, 2025, coinciding with the Superstar’s birthday. “Back in 1992, fans celebrated the film as if it was their own. The fact that many elements – including friendship, revenge, love and fights – were part of the cinematic package appealed to them. I hope they love it today too.” In an exclusive with ‘The Hindu’, as part of ‘This Changed my Life’ podcast, the director talks about how Rajinikanth influenced an entire generation and how his films were lapped up. Interview: Srinivasa Ramanujam Video: S Shiva Raj Edit: Johan Sathyadas
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    50 m
  • Rukmini Vasanth: From hating rehearsals to acing big roles

    Rukmini Vasanth: From hating rehearsals to acing big roles
    Nov 22 2025
    Rukmini Vasanth was just one film old in 2023. Cut to 2025, she has the experience of working in some of the biggest projects of Indian cinema. The Bengaluru girl, who broke through with an intense performance in 'Sapta Sagaradaache Ello', is one of the busiest actors in India today. Having worked in pan-Indian movies like 'Kantara: Chapter 1' and 'Toxic', she opens up in the latest episode of 'This Changed My Life' podcast about her eventful journey.
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    33 m
  • Darbuka Shiva: ‘Filmmaking is a bit like football’

    Darbuka Shiva: ‘Filmmaking is a bit like football’
    Nov 15 2025
    Did you know that music composer-actor-director Darbuka Siva’s participation in an arts residency in the US changed his life? Watch to find out why – in this latest episode of ‘This Changed My Life’, in which Siva chats about his beginnings as a musician and how he chartered a unique approach towards songs and filmmaking.Darbuka Siva also talks about his fascination for football and why he adopts a ‘football manager style’ mentality when he does films. #darbukasiva #thehindu #tamilmusic #cinema #podcast Guest: Darbuka Shiva Host: Srinivasa Ramanujam Shot by Shivaraj S Edited by Johan Sathyadas
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    1 h y 7 m
  • An unlikely friendship: Vishnu Vishal and Aamir Khan

    An unlikely friendship: Vishnu Vishal and Aamir Khan
    Nov 8 2025
    Did you know that Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal is very close to Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, and considers the star as ‘God’?Vishnu, whose recent film was ‘Aaryan’, talks about how Aamir Khan came into his life, and how his interactions with him shaped his recent perspectives. He talks about this unlikely friendship in ‘This Changed my Life’, the latest podcast offering from The Hindu. Guest: Vishnu Vishal Host: Srinivasa Ramanujam Shot by Shivaraj S Edited by Johan Sathyadas
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    27 m
  • Art director Thota Tharani reflects on life-changing influences

    Art director Thota Tharani reflects on life-changing influences
    Nov 1 2025
    If you were asked the question “What changed your life?”, what would you say? The Hindu is on a quest to amass as many answers to this larger-than-life question. Starting November 1, on every Saturday, celebrities from all around the world over, will speak about a moment that altered their perspective, and hence their very existence. This could be an event, person, place, or thing, that brought them success or moved them to transform their outlook towards daily existence. In the first episode, one of Indian cinema’s most successful art director Thota Tharani, will talk to the audience about his artistic influences; the effort it takes to put together massive sets like that of recreating Mumbai’s Dharavi in Nayakan; and his time working with other legends like directors Mani Ratnam and Singeetam Srinivasa Rao, actor Kamal Haasan, and music director Ilayaraaja. The podcast promises insights into life from people who seem to have led it with deep meaning and have found purpose in creating art, while creating it well. Don’t forget to tune in!
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    24 m