HistoryShots by ThisDay

Johnny Walker was an icon of Indian comedy. So many tropes that we see in Bollywood today were mastered by him over 50 years ago. In today's episode, we take a closer look at his life and times. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryS...

A man extremely committed to his ideals, Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi was someone who lived and died by his belief. A journalist with a spine, listen to the story of this freedom fighter on today's episode of HistoryShots. Voiced by: Dhriti Chopra Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make s...

Sahir Ludhianvi is one of the most influential names in the world of Urdu poetry as well Bollywood. In today's episode, we celebrate the life and legacy of this legend. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  ...

Ismat Chughtai's life has been full of challenges - from the patriarchal society, as well as from those in power. In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at the life and times of Ismat Aapa!  Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscr...

The story of Airtel, as well as the man who set it up, are both pretty interesting and inspiring. Do tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this iconic brand. Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get s...

Naiki Devi was an Indian queen who defeated Muhammad Ghori's invading forces. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about this ruler.  Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich his...

In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at the career of Kulbhushan Kharbanda. From Shaakaal in Shaan to Babuji in Mirzapur, he's been around for a really long while and continues to impress the audiences with his roles.  Voiced by: Dhriti Chopra Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iO...

Viru! Viru! Viru! Crowds would go in frenzy wherever in the world Virender Sehwag was batting. From his triple hundreds to his iconic sixes, and from his commentary to his work as an educator - Sehwag has done it all! In today's episode, we take a closer look at the life and career of Virender Sehwag.  Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like thes...

Sunny Paji's iconic roar from Gadar still resonates in our ears till date! Be it Damini, Ghayal, or Ghatak, Sunny Deol has been an expression of Bollywood's anger and the common man's angst since quite some time now. In this episode, we take a closer look at his life. Voiced by: Aditi Shukla Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Goo...

Om Puri is one of the most iconic supporting actors in Indian cinema. However, on a personal front, he went through many a ups and downs in his life. In this episode, we take a closer look at the life of Om Puri. Voiced by: Aditi Shukla Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to...

Anil Kumble's name is taken with utmost respect in Indian Cricket. A man who has elevated Indian spin bowling in the global stage - and a man who could (and did!) single-handedly bowl out an entire team.  Voiced by: Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to...

Kapil Dev is one of the most iconic Indian cricketers of all time! Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about The Haryana Hurricane! Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich hist...

Dr APJ Abdul Kalam continues to inspire the masses even after he is no longer with us. Listen to one such inspiring episode on today's HistoryShots.

On today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at the career of one of the most reliable openers from Indian cricket's history - Gautam Gambhir!

In today's episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at one of the most iconic names from Ramgarh, Madhya Pradesh. She also played a major role in the rebellion of 1857. Tune in to listen to her story! Voiced by Aditi Shukla Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscri...

Maharaja Bhupinder Singh shall forever be remembered as one of the most colorful characters in Indian history. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of this opulent ruler. Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subsc...

11th October marks the birthday of perhaps the biggest superstar that Bollywood has ever produced - Amitabh Bachchan. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to listen to the story of Big B! Voiced by: Debasmita Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots...

On this episode of HistoryShots, we talk about some of the earliest days of Hindustani Classical music, and the women who defined it. Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's rich history and...

Kanshi Ram dedicated his life to fighting caste-based oppression. A man who single-handedly brought in massive social change, we take a closer look at the life and legacy of this legend on today's episode of HistoryShots. Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to Hi...

Gauri Khan is often undermined as just Shah Rukh Khan's wife. However, she has a supreme sense of design, and is known to be one of the major designers for Bollywood homes. We take a closer look at her work and life on this episode of HistoryShots! Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Sto...

Her story begins as 'Akhtari Bai', she rises to fame - and then gives it all - but eventually returns to music. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know the story of Begum Akhtar - Mallika e Mehfil Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure...

Vinod Khanna's career witnessed many ups and downs over the years. In this episode of HistoryShots, we take a closer look at the life and legacy of this legend. Voiced by Aditi Shukla Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India'...

Rani Durgavati is remembered for her iconic battles against the Mughals, where she defended the kingdom of Gondwana. Tune in to today's episode of HistoryShots to know more about her. Voiced by Aditi Shukla Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to g...

Indira Gandhi's arrest by the Janata Party government proved to be a political win for her. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know more about that day! Voiced by Aditya W Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistoryShots to get stories from  India's ri...

Dr Kadambini Ganguly was a woman of many firsts, and a name that continues to inspire women all over the world even today. Tune in to this episode of HistoryShots to know her story. Voiced by Mudita Agnihotri Sant Do check out thisday.app for more interesting stories like these! You can also check out our app on the Google Play Store  or on the iOS app store .  Make sure to subscribe to HistorySho...