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ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash
ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash gets eminent people from different walks of life to talk about issues that impact you and society at large. Join Smita Prakash as she brings important voices from the field of politics, sports, entertainment, and lifestyle. Dive in for a great listening experience brought to you by India’s largest news agency.
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ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-402 | India Silent on Iran War: Strategy or Compromise? | Ex-Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran
Pankaj Saran is a former diplomat with over 40 years of experience in foreign policy, strategy, and national security. He has served as India’s Ambassador to…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-401 | Manickam Tagore on Tamil Nadu Polls, Vijay, Stalin, Modi, Rahul & Freebies
Manickam Tagore is an Indian National Congress MP representing the Virudhunagar constituency in Tamil Nadu. He serves as Whip of the Congress Party in the Lok…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-400 | S Gurumurthy on Tamil Nadu Polls, Vijay, Modi, Rahul, DMK, Sanatana & More
Swaminathan Gurumurthy is the editor of the Tamil political weekly Thuglak. An auditor by training and an ideologue by conviction, he has spent decades at the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-399 | “U.S. Entered the Iran War Unprepared” Biden Era Top Gulf Official Daniel Benaim
Daniel Benaim served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the U.S. State Department. He previously advised President Joe…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-398 | Iran War: 10 Lessons India Must Learn Now | Lt Gen Raj Shukla
What lessons can India learn from the Iran war? How have drones proved to be a game-changer in modern warfare? How is Iran using ‘Shahed’ drones to carry out…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-397 | Iran War, LPG Crisis, Strait of Hormuz Threat & India’s Interests | Kanwal Sibal | ANI Podcast
Kanwal Sibal is a former Foreign Secretary to the Government of India. He has served as India’s Ambassador to Turkey, Egypt, France and Russia, and as Deputy…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-396 | “My Job is to Create a Super Team, Not Superstars” Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir is the Head Coach of the Indian cricket team. Under his leadership, the team has won two major ICC tournaments — the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-395 | “U.S. win is unclear..." Ex-US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer on Iran War
Jon Finer is an international affairs expert and former Principal Deputy National Security Adviser to Jake Sullivan during the presidency of Joe Biden. Before…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-394 | “IRGC Has Gone Rogue”: What Happens to Gulf Security Now? | Defence Expert Swasti Rao
Dr. Swasti Rao is a geopolitics and defence expert, commentator, and author. She is currently an Associate Professor at the Jindal School of International…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-393 | From Dalal Street to De-Dollarisation: NSE MD Ashish Chauhan on India’s Financial Rise
Ashish Chauhan is the MD & CEO of the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE). A technocrat from IIT Bombay and IIM Calcutta, he was part of the founding team…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-392 | Beyond Kashmir: Is the Target the Whole of India? | Author Abhinav Pandya
Abhinav Pandya is an author and scholar who has studied the concept of jihad in great depth. He has also advised the former Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Satya…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-391 | China’s Digital War, EVM Hacking, OTP Frauds & AI Misuse EXPLAINED | Amit Dubey
From OTP scams and phone data leaks to AI misuse and digital warfare, how safe are we really? Cybersecurity affects you, your family, your workplace, and even…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-390 | John Brittas on Kerala Model, Hindutva Politics, Congress, Communism & Malayalam Cinema
John Brittas wears many hats: parliamentarian, journalist, Managing Director and Chief Editor of Malayalam Communications Limited, which runs Kairali TV and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-389 | Dhurandhar, Modi, Rahul, Vijay, DMK, Sanatana & ED Raids | Karti Chidambaram
Karti Chidambaram is an Indian National Congress MP representing the Sivaganga constituency in Tamil Nadu. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-388 | Farmers, Jobs, Women’s Safety, Gurugram, Water Crisis & More | Nayab Singh Saini
Nayab Singh Saini, the Chief Minister of Haryana, led the BJP to win a third term in the state, despite predictions of anti-incumbency against the party. In…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-387 | Social Media, Gaming & Risks Among Children | Dr Bhavna Barmi & Anshu Bedi
Can gaming addiction push kids toward serious mental health crises? Does social media influence increase vulnerability to anxiety and depression in teens? To…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-386 | Delhi CM Rekha Gupta on Pollution, Education, Healthcare, Yamuna & Sanitation Crisis
Rekha Gupta is the Chief Minister of Delhi, following the BJP's return to power in the capital after 27 years. Her political journey began with the Akhil…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-385 | Failures, Fame & Fearlessness | Neena Gupta & Sanjay Mishra with Smita Prakash
Neena Gupta is a versatile actress and author, known for playing a wide range of characters. She won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-384 | UGC Regulations 2026: Dr Vikas Divyakirti on Protests, Reservation & Caste Discrimination
UGC Regulations 2026 are witnessing protests in North India with General Category students raising concerns that these rules could increase discrimination…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-383 | ‘Omnipresent’ Rajeev Shukla: Politics, Cricket, Bollywood & Power Corridors
Rajeev Shukla is often described as one of India’s most well-connected public figures. Jokingly, many call him ‘Omnipresent’ Rajeev Shukla. Over the years, he…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-382 | India vs Trump’s Tariffs, USA-Europe Trade War & China’s Leverage | Indrani Bagchi
Indrani Bagchi is the CEO of Ananta Centre, a platform for dialogue, leadership, and public policy. She has many years of experience covering the Ministry of…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-381 | Iran Crisis: If U.S. Strikes Khamenei, What Comes Next? | Gaddam Dharmendra & Waiel Awwad
Gaddam Dharmendra is a former Indian Foreign Service officer who joined the service in 1990. He served in senior diplomatic roles for over three decades and…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-380 | ED vs Mamata, Bengal Polls, I-PAC Raids, Infiltration & SIR | Sukanta Majumdar
Sukanta Majumdar is a Lok Sabha MP from Balurghat and serves as Union Minister of State for Education and Development of the North Eastern Region in the NDA…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-379 | Venezuela Crisis, Trump’s Foreign Policy, Greenland, Chinese Weapons & India | Amb. Ashok Sajjanhar
Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar served in the Indian Foreign Service for over three decades. During his distinguished career, he served as India’s Ambassador to…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-378 | Democracy vs Demography: Will It Change Bharat Forever? | J. Sai Deepak Podcast
J. Sai Deepak is a senior advocate at the Supreme Court of India and a well-known author. His books include 'India, That Is Bharat: Coloniality, Civilisation…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-377 | Bangladesh to Pakistan: Rising Islamisation & Terror Threats Explained
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Constantino Xavier, Senior Fellow in Foreign Policy and Security Studies at the Centre…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-376 | Gaur Gopal Das Unfiltered: Religion, Politics, Spirituality, Marriage, Gen Z & Modern Life
Gaur Gopal Das is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker. He studied at the College of Engineering, Pune, and briefly worked with Hewlett Packard. Soon…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-375 | India’s GDP Boom, Urban Crisis, Global Narrative Game & More | Sanjeev Sanyal
Sanjeev Sanyal is a historian, economist, author, and currently serves as a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister of India. In this…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-374 | The 'Real' Samosa Caucus 7.0 Edition | Abhijit, Anand, Sushant & Tehseen
The much-awaited episode of The ‘Real’ Samosa Caucus –Edition 7.0 is here, packed with raw, uncensored, and no-holds-barred conversations. Joining the panel…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-373 | India vs Pakistan: Who Wins the Narrative War? | Lt Col Pavithran & Amb. Anil Trigunayat
In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, we are joined by Lt. Col. Pavithran Rajan, a former intelligence officer, academic, and tech…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-372 | Bina Ramani on the Kapoor Family, Rekha, Indira Gandhi, Jessica Lal & More
Bina Ramani is a fashion designer, author, and entrepreneur. She pioneered India’s boutique culture, played a key role in shaping Delhi’s Hauz Khas Village…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-371 | Bollywood’s PR ‘Mafia’, Box Office Lies & Star 'Ego' | Taran Adarsh & Bhawana Somaaya
Taran Adarsh is a leading film trade analyst and renowned critic. With decades of experience, he is considered one of the most trusted voices on box office…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-370 | India–Russia ‘Dosti’: Why is the West Rattled? | Ex-Diplomat Talmiz Ahmad Explains
Talmiz Ahmad is one of India’s most experienced diplomats, with decades of work across West Asia, the Gulf, and global strategic affairs. A former Ambassador…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-369 | Madhuri Dixit on Fame, Films, Politics, Pay Parity, Shah Rukh Khan & 8-Hour Shift Debate
Madhuri Dixit is one of the film icons that India has loved for over four decades. From Mohini in 'Tezaab' to Nisha in 'Hum Aapke Hain Koun' and Chandramukhi…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-368 | This viral Udaipur wedding makeup artist was once banned in Bollywood
Namrata Soni is one of India’s most celebrated makeup artists. Over the last two decades, she has worked with the biggest names in the industry and even built…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-367 | Yoga, Stroke Among Youth, Gym Myths, Brain Health & Diabetes | Top Neurologist Explains
Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji is one of India’s top neurologists with over 28 years of experience. After serving in the Armed Forces Medical Services, he joined…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-366 | Himani Shivpuri on Working with Shah Rukh, Govinda, Aishwarya, David Dhawan & BTS of DDLJ
Himani Shivpuri is famous for playing motherly and memorable character roles in Hindi Cinema. She has acted in many hit films like Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Dilwale…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-365 | Delhi Blast: Pakistan’s Retaliation After Op Sindoor? | Sushant Sareen & Ashok Chand
On 10th November 2025, a terror blast near the Red Fort shook the capital. For the first time in over a decade, Delhi witnessed an attack in the heart of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-364 | PK vs Nitish vs Tejashwi: Who Will Win Bihar Polls? Inside Stories from the Ground
Arun Kumar is Associate Editor of the Hindustan Times, with over three and a half decades of experience covering Jharkhand and Bihar. Ravi Upadhyay is a Senior…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-363| Chirag Paswan Rules Out Post-Poll Alliance, Says “I Love PM Modi a Bit Too Much”
Chirag Paswan is the Founder and Chief of the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas). He serves as the Union Minister for Food Processing Industries in the NDA…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-362 |“I'm Super Happy, Nitish Kumar Is Going..." Prashant Kishor's Explosive Podcast
Prashant Kishor, the man who has designed winning election campaigns for leaders across party lines, is now in the political battlefield himself. After the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-361 | Nitish Kumar’s Son to Take Over JDU? | Sanjay Jha Drops Big Hint Amid Bihar Polls
Sanjay Kumar Jha is a member of the Rajya Sabha and serves as the National Working President of Janata Dal (United). He is also the Chairperson of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-360 | Free Speech, Cinema, 8-Hour Shift Debate, Royal Heritage & Family: Soha Ali Khan Speaks Out
Soha Ali Khan is an actor, author, podcaster, and one of the most articulate voices from the Pataudi family. In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-359 | Dawood, Bollywood, Mumbai Police vs Mafia, 1993 Bomb Blasts & Pak's ISI | D Sivanandhan
D. Sivanandhan is one of Mumbai’s most respected former Police Commissioners, a man who saw the city’s darkest days up close, from the bloody gang wars of the…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-358 | “India is just screwing parts together…” HCL Co-Founder Ajai Chowdhry on 'Make in India'
Ajai Chowdhry is one of India’s leading tech visionaries and a co-founder of HCL, the company that helped build India’s computer revolution. Over the decades…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-357 | Punjab’s Drug Crisis, Jobs, ‘Vote Chori’, Congress & Sikh History | Jaiveer Shergill
Jaiveer Shergill is a Supreme Court lawyer and national spokesperson of the BJP. He is known for his sharp arguments, nuanced views, and fearless commentary…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-356 | Prahlad Kakkar on Aishwarya-Salman Feud, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka, Ad Filmmaking & More
Prahlad Kakkar is one of India’s most iconic ad filmmakers. He is the man behind some of the most memorable commercials in Indian advertising history…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-355 | Sudhir Chaudhary on ‘Nano Chip’ Controversy, Fake News Case, Govt Pressure & TRP Race
Sudhir Chaudhary is one of India’s most prominent television journalists, known for his sharp news analysis, bold opinions and decades-long career in broadcast…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-354 | Untold Stories of Raj Kapoor, Dilip Kumar, Balraj Sahni & Amitabh Bachchan | Parikshit Sahni
Parikshit Sahni is one of Indian cinema’s most respected veteran actors, known for his memorable performances in Kabhi Kabhie, Tapasya, Lage Raho Munna Bhai, 3…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP 353 |Saurabh Shukla on Ranbir Kapoor, Amrish Puri, Comic Timing, Awards & More
Saurabh Shukla is one of India’s most talented and loved actors, known for his roles in Satya, Jolly LLB, and Barfi. A National Award winner, he is admired for…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-352 | Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani: India Story, Trump Tariffs, Adani, Ambani, Real Estate & Jobs
Dr. Niranjan Hiranandani is one of India’s most respected business leaders and real estate developers. Co-founder and Managing Director of the Hiranandani…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-351 | Fled Iran’s Revolution & Built a Bakery Empire in India | L’Opéra Founders
Kazem Samandari is the Executive Chairperson and Co-Founder of L'Opéra, one of India’s most prominent French bakery operations. Christine Samandari-Hakim, his…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-350 | Rani Mukerji Unfiltered: Movies, Shah Rukh, 8-Hour Shift Row, Media, Paparazzi & More
Rani Mukerji is one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed and versatile actors, renowned for her powerful performances in films such as Black, Mardaani, and Hichki…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-349 | The ‘SILENT’ Killer in Your Body: Tips from Top Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Ramakanta Panda
Dr. Ramakanta Panda is a renowned cardiac surgeon and Chairman of the Asian Heart Institute, a leading cardiac care hospital in Mumbai. He has performed over…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-348 | Jinnah, Nehru & Indira, Rajiv, Sikh Diaspora, Modi & Punjab Politics | Tarlochan Singh
Sardar Tarlochan Singh is a former Rajya Sabha member and ex-Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities. He has spent his life fighting for Sikh…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-347 | Bollywood, Bigg Boss & Payjama Party: The Funniest Podcast Ever with Cyrus Broacha
Cyrus Broacha is a comedian, political satirist, podcaster, and author. He is best known for MTV India’s Bakra and his popular satirical show The Week That…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-346 | Bangladesh, Infiltration & Future of Northeast India | Tripura King Pradyot Manikya
Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma is the titular King of Tripura and the founder of the Tipra Motha Party. His party runs the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-345 | Tibet, India–China Thaw, Brahmaputra Dam, Dalai Lama’s Successor & Nepal | Lobsang Sangay
Lobsang Sangay served as the Tibetan Prime Minister in exile from 2011 to 2021. He was the first person without a monastic background to hold this post. Born…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-344 | Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: ‘Deep State’ Behind Regime Change? | Pavneet Singh
Pavneet Singh is an author, teacher, and content creator who makes videos on geopolitics, foreign affairs, and international relations. Over the years, he has…
ANI Podcast with Smita PrakashEP-343 | Inside India’s Biggest Cases: Rajiv, Indira, Jessica Lal & More | Ex-IPS Amod Kanth
Amod Kanth is a former IPS officer who served in the Delhi Police and is known for handling some of India’s most high-profile and sensitive cases. He was the…