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OFFSCRIPT with Ritika Agrawal
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- OFFSCRIPT with Ritika Agrawal
From TED's Youngest Senior Fellow to Oscar Submission: Usman Riaz on Naivety, Faith & the Glassworker
At 23, Usman Riaz stood on a TED stage, TED's youngest-ever senior fellow, and told the world he was going to make Pakistan's first animated film. What…
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From Jimmy Kimmel to 4 Movies in Development: Maureen Bharoocha on How to Build a Hollywood Career on Your Own Terms
She pitched a series of branded short films while working behind a cupcake counter — and it got her onto Jimmy Kimmel Live. Maureen Bharoocha joins Ritika…
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Building the Infrastructure: Rita on Creating the First South Asian Oscar-Qualifying Film Festival in America
She immigrated to the United States just after 9/11, paid herself $500 a month to run a nonprofit out of a broom closet, and spent 24 years building what no…
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The Underdog Story Behind the Underdog Story: Shubhangi Shekhar on Four Years of Delusional Confidence and South Asian Basketball
She graduated into a pandemic, left her job, moved to LA, and spent four years throwing her own savings at a documentary about a South Asian basketball team no…
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How To Get Cast In India: Shivam Gupta on Authenticity, Bombay, and Breaking In
He left home at 13 with a letter under his mother's pillow and a one-way conviction toward cinema. From theater rounds in Delhi to casting "Big Girls Don't…
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From Rhode to Hollywood: Chandni Sharma Modi on Culture, Community, and Building Rooms That Matter
After Heading Culture at Rhode. Chandni Sharma Modi stepped into one of Hollywood's most important behind-the-scenes institutions. VP & Strategic Development…
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The Outsider's Playbook: Sayani Gupta on Breaking Into Bollywood With Nothing and Building India's Hello Sunshine
She arrived in Bombay in 2011 with no industry connections, no family in the business, and a film school degree from FTII. Over fifteen years of eight…
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The $500 Billion Creator Economy: Aman on Building the Total Package in Hollywood & Bollywood
He started posting YouTube videos at 13, a shy kid doing magic tricks and VFX experiments to escape his own shell. Now Aman has millions of followers across…
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The Emmy-Winner's Playbook: Apoorva Bakshi on Betting Everything on Delhi Crime and Making Indian Stories Unstoppable
She is the Emmy-winning producer who read a script overnight, canceled all her meetings the next morning, and put her life savings into a show that had never…
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The Independent Filmmaker's Playbook: Venk Potula on Financing Indie Films, Beating Imposter Syndrome, and Building a Legacy Without the Studios
He built a production company from short films shot for a few hundred dollars, broke into Tribeca, and landed an IFC release, all without a single studio…
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The Rise of the Global Actor: Ankur Rathee on Making Yourself Bankable in Bollywood & Hollywood
He left a corporate career after Princeton, spent a decade building himself in Bombay, and now works across Bollywood and Hollywood. Ankur Rathee joins Ritika…
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BONUS: 30 Years in Hollywood: From Adam Sandler's Dormmate to Grey's Anatomy & Never Have I Ever | with Anjul Nigam
Before Grey’s Anatomy, True Detective, and Never Have I Ever, Anjul Nigam was a student at NYU during the golden age of indie cinema, chasing auditions and…
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How to Make Your First Short Film Without Industry Access | with Renu Razdan
She walked away from corporate stability to become a full-time actor. That’s how Renu Razdan has built her path in indie cinema, acting for years on sets, then…
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From NYU Film School to Zoya Akhtar's Made in Heaven: Cinematography Across Borders| with Neeraj Jain
What does it take to go from film school at NYU to working with Zoya Akhtar on one of India’s most iconic streaming shows, Made in Heaven? For cinematographer…
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From YouTube Virality to Netflix: The Real Blueprint on Financing, Distributing & Greenlighting your Show | with Abi Varghese
Abi Varghese turned an immigrant story into a phenomenon in Kerala and parlayed that momentum into directing for Netflix and Eros Now. He didn’t wait for…
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She Landed "The Big Bang Theory" without Film School. Here's How | with Rachna Khatau
When Rachna Khatau walked onto the set of The Big Bang Theory as Kathleen, she wasn’t backed by film school credentials or industry connections, just…
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The Road To The Oscars: What It Really Takes To Get Your Film Recognized | with Krushan Naik
Before the films, the festivals, and the Oscar buzz, who was Krushan Naik? In this episode of Chai with Champs, Krushan takes us inside his journey, from…
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The Woman Behind Ms.Media, Soundvilla & South Asian House on Building a Cultural Legacy | with Monika Varma Samtani
She didn’t just break into rooms , she built them. Monika Varma Samtani went from being one of the first South Asian anchors in American newsrooms to founding…
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He Cold-DM'd Boman Irani. It Landed Him On The Set of Rajkumar Hirani's Sanju | with Karan Wadhwa
What happens when you bet on yourself and send one bold DM? For Karan Wadhwa, it led straight to working under Rajkumar Hirani on the set of Sanju. That single…
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From A.R. Rahman to Film Production: How Rianjali & Kunal Build a Creative Empire
Say yes to one opportunity and it could lead you to A.R. Rahman.That’s exactly how Rianjali & Kunal Patel began a journey that transformed their lives, from a…
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She Went from Accenture to Directing a Netflix Film Backed by Mindy Kaling: with Sujata Day
What happens when a consultant at Accenture trades spreadsheets for screenplays and ends up directing, producing, and starring in her own films?Today on Chai…
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Inside Indian Cinema: Are we in a Renaissance or a really loud phase? w/ Sucharita Tyagi | Chai with Champs Podcast
From Delhi’s radio studios to Cannes red carpets, Sucharita Tyagi has built her voice into one of the most fearless in cinema. In this episode of Chai with…
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Chai with Champs Podcast: The Center Stage for South Asian Cinema Trailer
Welcome to the Chai with Champs Podcast; The Center Stage for South Asian Cinema. I am your host, Ritika Agrawal, where I sit down with Oscar-nominated…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Broadway to Bollywood: Chai with Ankur Rathee
Ankur Rathee is an Indian-American actor and dancer best known for his roles in the Amazon Prime series Four More Shots Please (2019), Zoya Akhtar's Made in…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFourth Time's a Charm: Chai with Tanpreet Parmar, Miss Canada 2024
Tanpreet is a passionate mental health advocate, focusing on promoting self-love and acceptance. Her diverse background encompasses modeling, acting, public…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Dreams to Reality: Chai with Rianjali
Rianjali is an award winning, NYC born, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter/composer with a mission to change South Asian musicians’ perspective in the…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Piano Chords to Brand Awards: Chai with Jenny Huang
️Praised as an “extremely sensitive and inspiring performer who touches souls,” award-winning pianist Jenny Huang has appeared in North America, Europe, and…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalMedicine by Day, MUSICMAN by Night: Chai with VJDAMUSICMAN
Born and raised in Durham, NC, Vybhav Jagannath donned the alias VJDAMUSICMAN in early 2018. The singer-songwriter began his journey with Young Enough To Know…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Home Runs to Hollywood: Chai with Neha Joy
Neha Joy is a Host and Producer at The Hollywood Reporter, where she reports on the latest in film, television, and pop culture through THR’s daily news videos…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Tech to Television: Chai with Sangita Patel
In this engaging episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with the incredibly versatile Sangita Patel, a true testament to the power of determination and…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Perseverance to Paralympic Medalist: Chai with Anna Johannes
In this deeply moving episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Anna Johannes, a true embodiment of resilience, determination, and the relentless…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Bridging Cultures to Breaking Barriers: Chai with Carla Eboli
In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with Carla Eboli, a groundbreaker in the advertising industry and a true advocate for diversity, equity…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Creator to Globetrotter: Chai with Jay Choyce Tibbitts
In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of Jay, a true embodiment of the term "multi-hyphenate." Jay's career is a journey through diverse industries…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Campus to Camera: Chai with Maya Eaglin
In this captivating episode, we dive into the world of journalism and reporting with the remarkable Maya Eaglin. Maya, a digital reporter and co-host for NBC's…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalFrom Intern to CEO: Chai with Trisha Sakhuja-Walia
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with the incredible Trisha Sakhuja-Walia, a trailblazing entrepreneur, community builder, and the driving force behind…
OFFSCRIPT with Ritika AgrawalChai with Champs - Trailer
At every phase of our life we’re either a career enthusiast, a career champ or both! Our desire to grow comes from various experiences and individuals that…