Podcasts by The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith Kumbla

RRR movie talk: Why M.M. Keeravani's score and songs need more applause from 2022-09-21T15:24:37

On RRR's stupendous success in India and abroad, and how M.M. Keeravani needs more applause for it. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snehith-kumbla/message

Three actually good Himesh Reshammiya songs: Hindi film songs from 2022-08-22T06:30:14

Three movie soundtrack songs composed and sung by maverick Hindi movie soundtrack composer Himesh Reshammiya. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snehith-kumbla...

Goodbye KK: Celebrating KK's songs: Hindi film songs (Hindi language episode) from 2022-06-01T13:15:30

Celebrating the Hindi film songs sung by the timeless romantic Krishnakumar Kunnath, known by his stage name KK, who we lost too soon on May 31, 2022. He was only 53. --- Send in a voice messag...

The Southwest Monsoon: The greatest soundtrack of our lives from 2022-05-28T16:52

Recording the arrival of the southwest monsoon in India. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snehith-kumbla/message

Celebrating R.D. Burman songs: Song medley (Part 1) from 2022-05-06T06:22:42

A medley of R.D. Burman songs to celebrate his extraordinary talent. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snehith-kumbla/message

1942: A Love Story (1994): Great Indian soundtracks from 2022-05-05T14:43:30

Featuring R.D. Burman's swan song, the soundtrack that reestablished his reputation as a maverick, genius music director. But R.D. wasn't around to enjoy ots success. --- Send in a voice messag...

Bombay (1995): Great Indian soundtrack of the week from 2022-05-04T18:40:07

Featuring A.R. Rahman's stunning fusion of western sounds with Indian vocals to produce one of the greatest Indian soundtracks of all time. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotif...

RRR (2022): Great movie background scores from 2022-04-28T07:09:58

On the amazing M.M. Kreem score that surprisingly few are talking about - the brilliant songs and bgm for the exagerrated, over-the-top action entertainer RRR. --- Send in a voice message: https...

The Batman (2022): Great movie background scores from 2022-04-27T14:42:04

Talking about how Michael Giacchino's score elevates Matt Reeves' The Batman (2022). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/snehith-kumbla/message

The Legend of Bhagat Singh: Hindi film revisit: The Bhagat Singh legacy from 2022-04-01T16:11:53

Revisiting the 2002 Rajkumar Santoshi movie, cowritten with Piyush Mishra, featuring music by A.R. Rahman, starring Ajay Devgn, Sushant Singh and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anc...

The Will Smith, Chris Rock Saga at the Oscars 2022 from 2022-03-30T04:18:27

The Will Smith slap to Chris Rock, the implications, reactions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Shreya Ghoshal birthday special: Her early Hindi film song hits: Hindi film songs from 2022-03-12T14:21

Celebrating the singing journey of probably one of the greatest Indian playback singers of our time, Shreya Ghoshal. She has been singing for movies for 20 years, and only turned 38 today! --- ...

Zindagi ek geet hai - Yash (1996): Underrated Song of the Week: Hindi film songs from 2022-03-10T17:39:09

The underrated song of the week is from a movie that lives in its soundtrack that has freaky opening notes, electronic robotic airs, and some superb melodic singing. --- Send in a voice message:...

Sahir Ludhianvi birth anniversary special: Hindi film songs from 2022-03-07T18:56:52

On his 101st birth anniversary, celebrating the legendary Hindi film songs of one of the greatest Indian poets and Hindi film lyricists, Sahir Ludhianvi (1921-1980). --- Send in a voice message...

Shankar Mahadevan 55th birthday special: Hindi film songs from 2022-03-05T15:06:29

Wishing the masterly vocalist and composer Shankar Mahadevan a grand 55th birthday, here's a selection of songs that dot the Shankar Mahadevan story. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor....

Three great anti-war Hindi film songs: A anti-war special from 2022-02-25T13:10:14

Featuring three Hindi film anti-war songs, mingled with readings from war in literature to make this special episode on the stupidity of war. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehi...

Tu Hi Tu - Kabhi Na Kabhi (1998): Underrated Hindi film song of the week: Hindi film songs from 2022-02-24T16:58:02

An atmospheric A.R. Rahman classic unusual for its vocal choices, especially featuring Malayalam legends M.G.Sreekumar and K.S.Chitra, and how Rahman uses technology to his advantage. Featuring Jav...

Cham Cham - Striker (2010): Underrated Hindi film song of the Week: Hindi film songs from 2022-02-22T16:09:11

Featuring a soulful qawwali sung by the zany, innovative Sonu Nigam, composed by Shailendra Barve, lyrics by Jitendra Joshi. Moving away from qawwali cliches, devoid of heavy chorus, yet full of so...

Lata Mangeshkar: Seven songs, seven decades: Hindi film songs (Part 2 of 2) from 2022-02-19T06:38:15

Featuring three more songs amd some honourable mentions from the epic journey that the great playback singer Lata Mangeshkar had across seven decades in Indian soundtrack history. Music copyright b...

Lata Mangeshkar:Seven songs, seven decades: Hindi film songs (Part 1 of 2) from 2022-02-18T12:41:45

Featuring four of Lata Mangeshkar's legendary songs in her epic musical journey from the 1940's to the 21st century. Part 1 of 2, we feature here four of these seven songs from each of her singing ...

Bappi Lahiri (1952 - 2022) songs:A musical tribute from 2022-02-16T08:14:08

Featuring the best songs of composer, singer, Bappi Lahiri, who passed away today on Feb 16, 2022, at the age of 69, leaving us a legacy of soulful romantic and dance numbers. --- Send in a voic...

The Great Indian Soundtrack by Snehith Kumbla (Trailer) from 2022-02-08T16:18:27

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Tumbbad (2018): Movie Classics from 2022-01-25T15:19:01

A podcast on probably the best horror dram ever made in India, Tumbbad (2018). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

In memory of my maternal grandmother: The Sunday Chill #3 from 2022-01-23T06:22:41

In spontaneous memory of my maternal grandmother, Radhamma Adka (1933-2022). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Visitor by Roald Dahl: Book excerpts: Great short stories from 2022-01-22T06:27:25

Reading from one of Roald Dahl's most deliciously macabre tales ever, a story that was first published in Playboy, The Visitor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle: Sherlock Holmes: Book Excerpts from 2022-01-21T18:05:29

Reading from the evergreen 1902 Sherlock Holmes novel, with a touch of the supernatural. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Wednesday Story #1: The heroic Yogita Satav from 2022-01-19T07:08:09

On January 7, 2022 what did Pune resident Yogita Satav do to be immortalized as a hero? Know more on The Wednesday Story by Snehith Kumbla. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith...

Thingalaycha Nichayam (2021): Movie review of the week from 2022-01-18T06:02:17

Reviewing the Kerala State Award winner 2021 for second best movie and best story, the one location setting based drama-comedy, Thingalaycha Nichayam (2021). --- Send in a voice message: https:/...

The Monday Grind #1 by Snehith Kumbla: On jobs, Monday blues, traffic, arrows, leisure, He-Man, etc. from 2022-01-17T18:33:08

The attempted remedy for the dreaded Monday blues, episode one. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Sunday Chill #2 by Snehith Kumbla: Travel songs, and why we travel from 2022-01-16T08:03:44

On travel songs, the question of why we travel, what is this pull of the outdoors...welcome to The Sunday Chill. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

This life at play by Girish Karnad: Book excerpts from 2022-01-12T14:47:43

Reading from the long awaited memoir of the great, late intellectual, playwright, actor, writer and director, Girish Karnad (1938-2019) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-ku...

Irrfan Khan, forever: 55th birth anniversary special from 2022-01-10T15:34:26

Celebrating the great Irrfan on his 55th birth anniversary (January 7, 2022). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Sunday Chill #1 by Snehith Kumbla: Mountains, seas, and flights from 2022-01-10T06:09:38

Soundscapes from my recent travels. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Don't Look Up (2021): Movie review of the week from 2022-01-09T14:12:33

The new satire featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Cate Blanchett, Meryl Streep, Mark Rylance & Timothee Chalamet. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Atrangi Re (2021): Movie review of the week from 2022-01-09T13:53:14

Reviewing the new Anand L. Rai movie starring Dhanush, Sara Ali Khan and Akshay Kumar. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Room on the Roof by Ruskin Bond: Book Excerpts from 2022-01-07T17:58:31

Reading from Ruskin Bond's first book ever, the 1957, award winning The Room on the Roof. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Minnal Murali (2021): Movie review of the week from 2022-01-07T05:39:31

Reviewing the Malayalam superhero Netflix Dec 2021 release, Minnal Murali, starring Tovino Thomas, Guru Somasundaram, Femina George and others. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sne...

Vikram Vedha (2017): Movie review of the week from 2021-12-19T11:28:34

Reviewing the 2017 neo noir thriller starring Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Kurup (2021): Movie review of the week from 2021-12-19T08:14:54

Reviewing the Malayalam movie based on the longest fugitive chase of an Indian criminal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

To Sir, With Love by E.R. Braithwaite: Book Excerpts from 2021-12-15T05:15:39

Reading from the true life memoirs of a teacher, about how he interacted with his students in London's East End. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Chasing the Monsoon by Alexander Frater: Book Excerpts: Rain 🌧 obsessed from 2021-12-13T08:46:46

Reading from the 1990 travelogue classic by British travel writer Alexander Frater (1937-2020) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Sunday Chill by Snehith Kumbla: Episode 1: Poetry, The Beatles, Music, Food, Sensual from 2021-12-05T06:59:32

The first episode of the weekly celebration of poetry, idleness, music, movies, delicious food and sensuality.

The Sunday Chill by Snehith Kumbla: Poetry, The Beatles, Music, Food, Sensual from 2021-12-05T06:59:32

The first episode of the weekly celebration of poetry, idleness, music, movies, delicious food and sensuality. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

How Jim Corbett came to write his wildlife experiences: Book Excerpts from 2021-12-04T05:53

Book extracts that shed light on how Jim Corbett finally got down to write his wildlife experiences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Lighthouse Keeper of Aspinwall by Henryk Sienkiewicz: Short Story: Book Excerpts from 2021-12-02T08:17:07

A short story about fate, life's experiences, isolation, country, longing for a land, and other timeless human emotions. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Beatles: Get Back: Part I review: Music documentary from 2021-12-01T17:32:22

Review of the first part of the new Beatles documentary: Get Back,now showing on Disney Hotstar. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Hindi film rain songs cover versions: Hindi film songs from 2021-12-01T15:36:23

Impromptu rain songs for the heck of it. Also includes songs that have nothing to do with rain. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

83 movie trailer analysis: Hindi movie (Hindi language podcast) from 2021-12-01T05:01:07

Trailer analysis of the upcoming Kabir Khan sports movie, 83. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Love and Longing in Bombay by Vikram Chandra: Book Excerpts from 2021-11-30T17:12:59

Featuring a book excerpt featuring Sartaj Singh's first appearance, before Vikram Chandra's third book, Sacred Games, now a popular Netflix series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.f...

Mazeedaar movie of the week: Sandwich (2006): (Hindi language episode) from 2021-11-28T14:20:37

A Hindi language episode on a fun Hindi movie to watch this weekend. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Friday night 🌙 (uncalled for) sing-a-thon #1: Hindi film songs from 2021-11-26T19:01:07

Singing for the heck of it, any resemblance to singing in tune is purely accidental. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Beatles: Get Back Documentary: Initial Review from 2021-11-26T16:51:17

The initial review of the Peter Jackson edited footage heavy documentary of The Beatles working on their final studio album, Let It Be, that was initially called Get Back. --- Send in a voice me...

Pundits from Pakistan: India on tour 2003-2004 by Rahul Bhattacharya: Book Excerpts from 2021-11-25T04:19:33

Reading from the prologue of a non-fiction account of the Indian cricket team's historica 2003-2004 tour of Pakistan in dangerous, uncertain times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm...

Twenty love poems and a song of despair by Pablo Neruda: Poetry Reads from 2021-11-23T14:27:46

Reading from the translated third book of poetry by Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, published when he was only 20 - Twenty love poems and a song of despair. --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...

Basanti Hawa (Spring Wind) by Kedarnath Agarwal: Poetry Reads from 2021-11-22T03:37:30

Revisiting a school favourite Hindi poem and its translation, by Kedarnath Agarwal. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Dhamaka (2021): Movie Review from 2021-11-21T13:19:17

Reviewing the new Ram Madhvani thriller flick Dhamaka (2021), starring Kartik Aaryan, an official remake of a 2013 South Korean movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumb...

Iruvar (1997) and Jai Bhim (2021): Movie reviews of the week from 2021-11-20T17:38:07

Reviewing Mani Ratnam's flawed but cinematic political drama and the new Tamil flick on the fight against caste oppression. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Recommended reading: Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis from 2021-11-18T14:52:58

Reading recommendation to improve your English vocabulary. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Classic Movies: Sholay (1975): Volume I from 2021-11-16T06:28:33

A celebration of the classic Indian western drama Sholay (1975) that remains the ultimate classic four decades and counting. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde: Book Excerpts from 2021-11-15T13:38:47

An excerpt from chapter 1 of the 1890 novel by Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Karaoke Saturdays: Afghan Jalebi: Hindi film songs from 2021-11-13T06:35:31

Featuring the song Afghan Jalebi from Phantom (2015), music by Pritam, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, singers (various). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Motorcycle Diaries 🏍 by Ernesto 'Che' Guevera: Book Excerpts from 2021-11-12T06:27:57

Reading from the travelogue of Argentinan revolutionary Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, describing the 1952 motorbike trip taken with his friend Alberto Granado. --- Send in a voice message: https://anch...

Male playback singers in Hindi films: A furtive history from 2021-11-10T16:36:37

A curtain raiser and summary of male playback singing in Hindi films over the last eight decades. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Night in Tunisia by Neil Jordan: Book Excerpts from 2021-11-09T14:00:32

Reading from the 1976 short story collection by Irish writer and film maker Neil Jordan. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Office (2005-2013): Streaming recommendation of the week from 2021-11-04T05:38:06

Recommending the US adaptation of the sparkling British original The Office. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Army of Thieves, The Blue Umbrella, Call My Agent: Movie Reviews, Web Series Reviews from 2021-11-03T08:33:21

Reviewing two movies and a web series, all playing on Netflix. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

An introduction to Haiku: Japanese form of poetry from 2021-11-03T05:56:07

A detailed introduction and selections from reading from haiku poets, anthologies, and knowing more about this Japanese form of poetry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-ku...

Book reading recommendation: The works of Ernest Hemingway from 2021-11-01T04:06:13

A reading recommendation to those looking to improve their English and get into the intricacies of the language and why it is essential and hard to communicate in simple English. --- Send in a v...

Useful Work vs. Useless Toil by William Morris: Book Excerpts from 2021-10-31T06:37:08

Reading from the shockingly relevant 1891 essay by William Morris. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Pataakha (2018): Movie recommendation of the week from 2021-10-31T04:06:16

Recommending Vishal Bharadwaj's 2018 comedy drama, featuring great acts by Sanya Malhotra, Radhika Madan, Sunil Grover and Vijay Raaz. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumb...

Sardar Udham, Bhoot Police movie reviews: Movie reviews of the week from 2021-10-29T08:50:42

Reviewing two recent Hindi direct to OTT releases, Sardar Udham and Bhoot Police --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Recommendation of the Week: Dave Chappelle from 2021-10-10T17:06:22

Is Dave Chappelle the greatest stand up comedian of all time? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M.K. Gandhi: Book Excerpts from 2021-10-06T16:51:42

First two chapters read from An Autobiography or The Story of My Experiments with Truth by M.K. Gandhi --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

All the Little Hoofprints by Robinson Jeffers: Poetry Corner from 2021-09-18T05:57:20

Reading from the poetry of the environment movement icon Robinson Jeffers (1887 - 1962) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The unsung songs of Ravi: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-09-15T14:49:45

Celebrating the movie soundtrack songs of composer Ravi Shankar Sharma aka Ravi. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Malgudi Days by R.K.Narayan: Book Excerpts from 2021-09-08T11:04:08

Reading from this wonderful, timeless collection of short stories. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Fictional Indian Detectives: A Byomkesh Bakshi story by Saradindu Bandopadhyay: Book Excerpts from 2021-09-07T05:23:25

An excerpt from the popular Indian fictional detective series starring Byomkesh Bakshi and his loyal friend Ajit.

The Story of My Life by Helen Keller: Book Excerpts from 2021-09-01T04:08:37

Reading from the first chapter of Helen Keller's autobiography The Story of My Life.

Gulzar: 87th Birthday Special: Hindi films and songs from 2021-08-30T15:55:43

On the great lyricist, poet and filmmaker Gulzar who turned 87 on 18th August 2021. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Pakeezah, Thambi, Vishwaroopam, Minari: Movie Reviews from 2021-08-30T14:41:55

Four movies, four genres, four reviews

#Home and Richard Jewell: Movie Reviews from 2021-08-22T07:56:26

Reviewing two different movies, one a slice of life family Malayalam and another a true-life inspired Hollywood drama.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger: Book Excerpts from 2021-08-21T15:17:25

Reading from the 1951 debut novel by J.D. Salinger, that made him a novelist for the ages.

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo: Book Excerpts from 2021-08-19T16:43:10

Book excerpt from the Mario Puzo novel featuring Michael Corleone and The Godfather plot weaved into this heroic rebel tale. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

A Wicked Boy by Anton Chekov: Great Short Stories from 2021-08-18T17:25:10

A timeless story of love, secrets, tradition, and a wicked kid. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Short Story Excerpts: Games at Twilight by Anita Desai from 2021-08-18T08:54:05

Reading from the elegant prose of Anita Desai, a school favourite, Games at Twilight. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Shershaah and Kuruthi: Movie Reviews from 2021-08-18T07:40:53

Reviewing the Hindi war bioepic Shershaah (2021) and the Malayalam home invasion thriller Kuruthi (2021). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Great Short Stories: Odour by Saadat Hasan Manto from 2021-08-18T04:40:17

A short story reading of a sensual tale by iconic Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto.

Movie Recommends: Conflict (1945) from 2021-08-07T17:47:48

Recommending a Humphrey Bogart classic that may not be his best performance, but certainly an engaging psychological drama. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Masters of the Universe: Revelation: Web Series Review from 2021-07-28T16:40:11

Reviewing the new Netflix animation five episode season 1 of Masters of the Universe: Revelation, featuring He-Man, his nemesis Skeletor and other characters.

Lone Fox Dancing by Ruskin Bond: Book Excerpts from 2021-07-25T12:12:10

Reading from the legendary writer's 2017 autobiography. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Mukesh Birthday Special: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-07-23T07:02:10

Celebrating the legacy and songs of the Hindi playback singer Mukesh (1923-1976) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway: Book Excerpts from 2021-07-17T06:00:02

Reading from the classic 1952 novella, where not a word seems wasted. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs: Part 10 from 2021-07-10T14:38:20

Celebrating the greatest songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Tokyo Cancelled by Rana Dasgupta: Book Excerpts from 2021-07-10T06:46:01

Reading from the first chapter of the underrated novel, a modern parable on the Arabian Nights.

The Kama Sutra of Vatsyayana: Book Excerpts from 2021-07-10T05:44:52

Reading from the initial chapters of the much misinterpreted work.

The Dilip Kumar tribute from 2021-07-07T05:27:38

A tribute to the great Indian actor Dilip Kumar, who passed away early today at the age of 98. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book Excerpts: Jejuri by Arun Kolatkar from 2021-06-28T15:22:40

Of careless times, journalism classes, and discovering the works of bilingual poet Arun Kolatkar.

Jejuri by Arun Kolatkar: Book Excerpts from 2021-06-28T15:22:40

Of careless times, journalism classes, and discovering the works of bilingual poet Arun Kolatkar. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book Excerpts: Sunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar from 2021-06-28T03:54:52

Excerpts from the 1976 autobiography of the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar - Sunny Days.

Sunny Days by Sunil Gavaskar: Book Excerpts from 2021-06-28T03:54:52

Excerpts from the 1976 autobiography of the legendary Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar - Sunny Days. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

R.D. Burman Birthday Special (Part One) from 2021-06-27T15:27:16

Celebrating the 82nd birth anniversary of the great Hindi film music director R.D. Burman, born on June 27th, 1939, we lost him on January 4, 1994.

Great Short Stories: A New Flower by Ruskin Bond from 2021-06-27T13:42:18

Reading a short story from Ruskin Bond's 1998 collection, A Bond with the Mountains.

A New Flower by Ruskin Bond: Great Short Stories from 2021-06-27T13:42:18

Reading a short story from Ruskin Bond's 1998 collection, A Bond with the Mountains. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Mohd. Rafi Songs for Shammi Kapoor Medley: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-25T13:59:48

Random memorable songs of the legendary Rafi going on the livewire Shammi Kapoor. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 9: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-25T12:11:04

Celebrating the best songs by Hindi playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Mrs. Packletide's Tiger by Saki: Great Short Stories from 2021-06-21T17:34:45

Reading the classic short story by the British writer Saki.

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 8: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-20T15:32:14

Celebrating the greatest songs of Hindi playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Udit Narayan Medley Cover Version from 2021-06-17T07:14:27

Random medley of Hindi film playback singer Udit Narayan's songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 7: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-15T06:06:15

Celebrating the best songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Coming Through Slaughter by Michael Ondaatje: Book Excerpts from 2021-06-14T05:45:39

Reading from Booker Prize Winner, Michael Ondaatje's first novel, a fictional take on a jazz pioneer. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 6: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-13T17:07:46

Celebrating the greatest Hindi film songs of the 1973-born Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 5: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-12T17:52:53

Fifth part of celebrating Hindi movie playback singer Sonu Nigam's greatest songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

India: An introduction by Khushwant Singh: Book Excerpts from 2021-06-12T07:26:32

Excerpts from India's best-known journalist, Khushwant Singh's work. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 4: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-11T18:20:49

Continuing on the journey of celebrating the best songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Whereabouts by Jhumpa Lahiri: Book Excerpts from 2021-06-11T06:55:23

Excerpt from Jhumpa Lahiri's new novel, Whereabouts.

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 3: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-10T18:37:12

Part three of many to come, celebrating the greatest songs of Hindi film playback singer Sonu Nigam. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Greatest Sonu Nigam Songs (PART TWO): Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-09T17:24:53

Featuring the best Sonu Nigam Hindi film songs between 1998 and 2000, in the second part of the series.

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 2: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-09T17:24:53

Featuring the best Sonu Nigam Hindi film songs between 1998 and 2000, in the second part of the series. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Greatest Sonu Nigam Songs (PART ONE): Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-08T16:37:09

Featuring the musical journey of Sonu Nigam, the mercurial Hindi film playback singer. Part one of many to follow.

Sonu Nigam's Greatest Songs 1: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-08T16:37:09

Featuring the musical journey of Sonu Nigam, the mercurial Hindi film playback singer. Part one of many to follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Movies, Music, Books, Etc by Snehith Kumbla (Trailer) from 2021-06-08T03:53:53

Sahir Ludhianvi Birth Centenary Special: Hindi Film Songs from 2021-06-06T17:54:14

Celebrating film song lyrics written written by Sahir Ludhianvi, one of India's greatest poet and songwriter. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Rain Songs in Hindi Movies: A Spontaneous Celebration (In Hindi) from 2021-06-05T17:48:25

A run through the best rain songs ever made in popular Hindi cinema. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book Excerpts: This Way for a Shroud by James Hadley Chase from 2021-03-05T15:45:43

Excerpts and crime thriller talk about this exceptional 1953 James Hadley Chase page turner.

This Way for a Shroud by James Hadley Chase: Book Excerpts from 2021-03-05T15:45:43

Excerpts and crime thriller talk about this exceptional 1953 James Hadley Chase page turner. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Why I am an Atheist and Other Works by Bhagat Singh: Book Excerpts from 2021-03-02T10:01:15

Excerpts from this collection of writing of fiery Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh, hanged along with fellow revolunaries Rajguru and Sukhdev on March 23, 1931 by the British Empire in Lahore. --...

Book Excerpts: Why I am an Atheist and Other Works by Bhagat Singh from 2021-03-02T10:01:15

Excerpts from this collection of writing of fiery Indian revolutionary Bhagat Singh, hanged along with fellow revolunaries Rajguru and Sukhdev on March 23, 1931 by the British Empire in Lahore.

My Kumaon by Jim Corbett: Book Excerpts from 2021-02-16T16:36:27

Excerpts from this celebratory edition featuring Jim Corbett's unpublished writings, first published in 2012. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book Excerpts: My Kumaon by Jim Corbett from 2021-02-16T16:36:27

Excerpts from this celebratory edition featuring Jim Corbett's unpublished writings, first published in 2012.

The Lonely Tiger by Hugh Allen: Book Excerpts from 2021-02-15T04:29:47

About this wonderful collection of true wildlife encounters, and about its lesser-known author, and book excerpts. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book Excerpts: The Lonely Tiger by Hugh Allen from 2021-02-15T04:29:47

About this wonderful collection of true wildlife encounters, and about its lesser-known author, and book excerpts.

The Saturday Punch by SK from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Podcaster Snehith Kumbla rounds up the week with his talk on movies, music, books and other general occurrences like some bloke threatening to demolish democracy.

Book excerpts: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading excerpts and talking about the landmark non fiction crime novel In Cold Blood.

Book excerpts: Delhi a novel by Khushwant Singh from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading from one of the greatest novels in Indian English literature, by celebrated journalist Khushwant Singh.

Book Specials: Celebrating Hundred Years of The Moon and Sixpence by W Somerset Maugham from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Celebrating 100 years of The Moon and Sixpence by W Somerset Maugham.

Book excerpts: Free Love and Other Stories by Ali Smith from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading a portion from the short story Free Love from this short story collection by Ali Smith.

Great Short Stories: Mrs. Packletide's Tiger by Saki from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading the comic short story Mrs. Packletide's Tiger by the British writer of wicked wit - Saki.

Book excerpts: The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading from The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway.

Great Short Stories: Toba Tek Singh by Saadat Hasan Manto (in two parts) from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Reading of a short story by Saadat Hasan Manto on the madness of partition.

Song of the Day: Imagine by John Lennon from 2020-11-19T05:35:37

On the iconic 1971 song John Lennon, the poetry collection behind its origin, a strand from its lyrics.

Imagine by John Lennon: Song of the Day from 2020-11-19T05:35:37

On the iconic 1971 song John Lennon, the poetry collection behind its origin, a strand from its lyrics. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Song of the Day: Vincent by Don McClean from 2020-11-17T07:57:49

How Don McClean read about the tragic Dutch painter and was moved to write a song to celebrate the great painter's spirit.

Vincent by Don McClean: Song of the Day from 2020-11-17T07:57:49

How Don McClean read about the tragic Dutch painter and was moved to write a song to celebrate the great painter's spirit. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Song of the Day: Yesterday by The Beatles from 2020-11-16T19:03:38

The most covered song in the world and at one time voted the best pop song ever, about Yesterday by The Beatles.

Death and the Magician: The Mystery of Houdini by Raymund Fitzsimons: Book Excerpts from 2020-11-15T07:30:06

A reading from the Reader's Digest compilation. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Book excerpts: Death and the Magician: The Mystery of Houdini by Raymund Fitzsimons from 2020-11-15T07:30:06

A reading from the Reader's Digest compilation.

Song of the Day: Groovin' by The Rascals from 2020-11-15T06:53:33

A perfect song for a chilled out, laid back Sunday experience, by a 60's New Jersey band.

Groovin' by The Rascals: Song of the Day from 2020-11-15T06:53:33

A perfect song for a chilled out, laid back Sunday experience, by a 60's New Jersey band. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Saturday Punch by SK #2 from 2020-11-14T17:11:47

My weekly round up of the week, on current affairs, movies, books, and other small talk. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Saturday Punch by SK #1 from 2020-11-07T10:24:50

Podcaster Snehith Kumbla rounds up the week with his talk on movies, music, books and other general occurrences like some bloke threatening to demolish democracy. --- Send in a voice message: h...

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote: Book Excerpts from 2020-10-26T06:48:21

Reading excerpts and talking about the landmark non fiction crime novel In Cold Blood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Trial of the Chicago 7: Rambling Movie Review from 2020-10-25T08:46:31

Reviewing the new Aaron Sorkin movie based on a 1969 trial of eight defendants, harking back to the US of today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Delhi: A novel by Khushwant Singh: Book Excerpts from 2020-10-24T11:35:13

Reading from one of the greatest novels in Indian English literature, by celebrated journalist Khushwant Singh. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Bulbul Can Sing (2108): Rambling Movie Review from 2020-10-24T10:56:28

Review of the Assamese movie by Rima Das, Bulbul Can Sing (2018) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Village Rockstars (2017): Rambling Movie Reviews from 2020-10-24T04:35:22

Review of the beautiful, charming Assamese coming of age movie, directed by Rima Das. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Rambling Movie Reviews: Village Rockstars (2017) from 2020-10-24T04:35:22

Review of the beautiful, charming Assamese coming of age movie, directed by Rima Das.

The Hunt for Gollum: The Lord of the Rings Fan Movie Review from 2020-10-10T14:20:59

About the fan movie on Gollum, and why you may like to watch it, and what part it plays in The Lord of the Rings plot. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Night in Tunisia by Neil Jordan (short stories): Book Excerpts from 2020-10-06T06:44:36

Reading from a 1976 award-winning short story collection by Neil Jordan.

Book excerpts: Night in Tunisia by Neil Jordan (short stories) from 2020-10-06T06:44:36

Reading from a 1976 award-winning short story collection by Neil Jordan.

Lata Mangeshkar Birthday Special: Hindi Film Songs from 2020-09-28T05:37:40

Going down memory lane and picking up milestone Lata Mangeshkar Hindi film songs, Mangeshkar turns 91 today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Celebrating Hundred Years of The Moon and Sixpence by W Somerset Maugham: Book Excerpts from 2020-09-27T06:27:57

Celebrating 100 years of The Moon and Sixpence by W Somerset Maugham. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

S.P. Balasubrahmanyam tribute: Indian Music Specials from 2020-09-26T09:03:38

On the death of great Indian playback singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam and his incredible songs. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

The Dishwashing Song by Snehith Kumbla from 2020-09-23T09:02:49

A spoof song dedicated to all brave souls who washed dishes all this pandemic with utmost courage and patience. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Books: Roald Dahl 104th Birth Anniversary Podcast from 2020-09-17T15:50:56

On my favourite Roald Dahl books, his stories for adults, recommended compilations, and readings. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Music: Dil Chahta Hai: Great Hindi Film Soundtracks: Shankar Ehsaan Loy from 2020-09-17T04:55:03

On the breakthrough 2001 Hindi film soundtrack Dil Chahta Hai. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Agatha Christie Birthday Special: Book Specials from 2020-09-15T06:49:21

On Agatha Christie, her initial books, subsequent fame and a excerpt reading of Curtain: Poirot's Last Case. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Celebrating Gulzar: First Song, First Film from 2020-09-14T16:07:14

On Gulzar, notes poet, lyricist and filmmaker, his first songs and first films, episode one, more to follow. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

JL 50 web series review: Planes, dames and time travel from 2020-09-10T16:19:31

Reviewing the new Sony Liv sci-fi drama JL 50, starring Abhay Deol. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Circus artists and Ram Singh Charlie: Movie Reviews from 2020-09-10T07:58:46

Reviewing the touching, if mitigated drama, Ram Singh Charlie, featuring a superb performance by Kumud Mishra. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Celebrating Jagjit Singh: Indian Music Specials from 2020-09-09T18:08:02

Talking about the music documentary Kaagaz Ki Kashti: Jagjit Singh Come Alive, his songs, his legacy, and poetry. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Asha Bhosle Birthday Special: Hindi Film Songs from 2020-09-08T08:16:22

Celebrating legendary singer Asha Bhosle's birthday, recalling her songs and legacy. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Movie reviews: Jersey (2019) and underdog sports movies... from 2020-09-06T15:20:33

On the Telugu sports drama Jersey, on sports, commercial cinema, and a heart-touching climax. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Movie specials: The True Grit (2010) remake from 2020-09-06T14:25:34

About the True Grit remake, Jeff Bridges, John Wayne, and the Coen Brothers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Movie reviews: C U Soon, standout content and social media from 2020-09-06T13:23:35

Reviewing the new streaming Malayalam release C U Soon, starring Fahadh Faasil --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Movie reviews: Kaamyaab (Success) and the wonderful Sanjay Mishra. from 2020-09-03T06:26:22

Reviewing the touching, comedy drama Kaamyaab, one of the pick of Hindi movies in 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message

Great Short Stories: No Room for a Leopard by Ruskin Bond from 2020-08-30T19:45:09

Reading a short story by Ruskin Bond, featured in a rare collection - A Bond with the Mountains. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/snehith-kumbla/message