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Express Conversations: Listen to celebrities and public figures dive into their lives and careers, and discuss contemporary issues as they are interviewed by our editors from the Indian Express. Join us to hear the wisdom of the some of the greatest living legends of our time
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Jul 11, 2025 • 14min
Would Love To Work With Shah Rukh Khan On A Film Like Gangs Of New York: Rajkummar Rao
In this exclusive conversation Rajkummar Rao and Manushi Chhillar speak to Anas Arif about their new film Maalik. They discuss their respective roles, what they look for when choosing a script, and the kind of experience audiences can expect from the film.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jul 4, 2025 • 18min
Abhishek Bachchan: 'It was terrifying to first face the camera with my father'
In an exclusive interview with Devansh Sharma, Abhishek Bachchan talks about his 25-year journey from Refugee to Kaalidhar Laapata, 20 years of working with father Amitabh Bachchan in Sarkar, and his memories of watching mother Jaya Bachchan's films in childhood.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jun 27, 2025 • 18min
Historian Audrey Truschke Breaks Down India Through Lens of Marginalised
Audrey Truschke discusses her book on 5000 years of South Asian history, starting with the Indus Valley Civilization around 2600 BCE. She explains the choice of 5000 years, including a brief account of early human migration 120,000 years ago. Truschke emphasizes the importance of diverse voices, particularly women and oppressed castes, in her narrative. She critiques political appropriations of the Indus civilization and highlights the book's non-nationalist approach, covering historical connections, cultural exports, and the evolution of Hindu nationalism. She was in conversation with The Indian Express’ Adrija Roy Chowdhury.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jun 20, 2025 • 14min
Boman Irani on Detective Sherdil
In this riveting interview, veteran actor Boman Irani talks to Navya Kharbanda about his memories of shooting Munna Bhai MBBS with Sunil Dutt, popularity of his character Virus from 3 Idiots, his recent Cannes debut, and his upcoming Zee5 film Detective Sherdil.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jun 13, 2025 • 12min
'We wanted trans people to tell their own stories': Zoya Akhtar
In an exclusive interview with Devansh Sharma, producer Zoya Akhtar and director Ayesha Sood talk about their new unscripted series In Transit, having trans people tell their own stories, and the failure of Superboys of Malegaon.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

Jun 6, 2025 • 1h 8min
CM Devendra Fadnavis Exclusive Interview on Power, Politics, & Maharashtra’s Future
Join us for an exclusive conversation with Maharashtra's stalwart leader, Devendra Fadnavis. In this insightful interview, CM Devendra Fadnavis shares his perspectives on the 2024 general election's challenges and the BJP's remarkable turnaround, Maharashtra's transformative infrastructure projects, and his development-driven vision for the state. He also discusses building consensus across party lines in a polarized political landscape, upcoming local body elections, and national economic challenges. Get a glimpse into the politics of transformation and the road to Viksit Bharat 2047, and discover how Maharashtra is poised to contribute to India's growth story. Don't miss this engaging discussion with one of India's most influential leaders!Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

May 24, 2025 • 26min
Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi on Bhool Chuk Maaf
In this exclusive interview with Nawaz Kochra, Rajkummar Rao and Wamiqa Gabbi talk about their upcoming film 'Bhool Chuk Maaf'. While Rajkummar opens up about married life and shares instances from his wedding day, Wamiqa reveals how her grandmother pressurizes her for marriage. Watch this candid and fun conversation to know more.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

May 16, 2025 • 45min
Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sejal Shah discuss their recent film Costao
Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui and director Sejal Shah discuss the experience of shooting their film Costao, trend of creating biopics in Bollywood, friendships in the industry, perceptions and stereotypes in Bollywood and much more.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

May 9, 2025 • 49min
Shoojit Sircar on 10 years of Piku
In an exclusive interview with Devansh Sharma, filmmaker Shoojit Sircar talks about 10 years of his seminal slice-of-life film Piku, and memories of working with Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan, and Amitabh Bachchan.Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar

May 2, 2025 • 20min
Riteish Deshmukh and Raj Kumar Gupta On Raid 2
In this candid and entertaining interview, Riteish Deshmukh and director Raj Kumar Gupta open up about their upcoming film Raid 2. Riteish shares hilarious behind-the-scenes moments, including why Ajay Devgn becomes extra chatty off-camera, and jokingly exposes Akshay Kumar’s “4 AM myth.” He also talks about his journey with TikTok, Genelia’s reactions, and his desire to return to comedy hits like Housefull and Dhamaal. Meanwhile, director Raj Kumar Gupta reveals how Raid came to be and what drew Riteish to the project beyond just playing an antagonist. This one’s packed with fun, insight, and plenty of laughs!Edited and Mixed by Suresh Pawar